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Corona by the numbers & local updates Compiled by Kamala Kirk Cases and deaths by neighborhood as of March 7: Culver City: 2,109 (deaths 95); Del Rey: 1,924 (deaths 28); El Segundo: 664 (deaths 5); Marina del Rey: 351 (deaths 2); Mar Vista: 1,948 (deaths 34); Palms: 2,497 (deaths 59); Playa Vista: 564 (deaths 7); Playa del Rey: 103 (deaths 1); Santa Monica: 4,408 (deaths 152); Venice: 1,506 (deaths 15); Westchester: 2,362 (deaths 50)
Total Westside cases: 18,436 total Westside deaths: 448 total confirmed cases in LA County: 1,203,152 total deaths in LA County: 22,029 total new cases as of March 7: 1,313 total new deaths: 22 hospitalizations: 1,176 positivity rate (seven-day daily average): 2.5% total number of people tested: 5,894,340 (Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)
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Ballona Wetlands Editor: I am ever so appreciative of Argonaut’s bringing this to the attention of Angelenos. Truly... destroying the village (uh, Wetlands) in order to save it... where have we heard that before and how did it work out?! Am I showing my sixties roots? Grr! Lisa Edmondson Los Angeles
Anti-Gay Hate Speech Editor: I am writing to complain of a very disturbing situation. At the Santa Monica Pavilions, pier and Venice Beach Ocean Walk, I have numerous times witnessed groups of Christians gathered. They have microphones and speakers, and hold up large signs proclaiming that Jesus is the only way and all others repent or burn in hell. They also yell loudly into their microphones about exactly who they feel are damned and much of their vitriol is aimed at the LGBTQ community. Loudly proclaiming in public crowded areas that gay people are evil and will burn in hell. I am from New York and have never witnessed such ugliness until I moved to Los Angeles. When I have gone to the police to complain about this public hate speech, they say it’s these people’s free speech right and that the first amendment protects their right to this travesty. What about the LGBTQ community’s rights? Scores of LGBTQ people are imprisoned and murdered around the world daily and allowance of public outcries of bigotry such as this
fuels the hate and violence. Would they be allowed to publicly defame women, Jews or African Americans? I would think not. But public outcries of religious bigotry against queers? Sure, no problem. The U.S. government says that’s OK. I am urging anyone who reads this and is rightly concerned about this government sanctioning of public anti-LGBTQ sentiment to contact your local and non-local politicians to let them know how dangerous this is and that something should be done to stop it. Jesus famously said, “Love thy neighbor and judge not.” These bigoted hatemongers are an offense to anyone who truly follows Christ’s teachings of love and acceptance. Jesus would weep. Anonymous
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Re: Medicare for All Editor: Mr. Tarabour’s letter regarding “Medicare for All” is somewhat misleading in that he does not define it. Medicare for All can mean something like Medicare Advantage, which is negotiated by CMMS but insured and managed by private insurers such as Aetna, SCAN, Blue Shield, etc. This type is favored by over 50% of seniors in California. However, it can also mean a plan under total government control such as original Medicare. In my opinion, the former offers broader coverage at a lower cost than the latter. Just think about the EDD or DMV running your health care. Kevin Minihan
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Collective Punishment for Isolated Guilt Let’s end the game of ‘political ping-pong’ by assigning guilt to only those that deserve it By Eric Rittmeyer In the Marine Corps we had daily formations. This is where all Marines within our company would come together. We’d hold formations in the morning before PT (physical training), before/ after chow (eating), and in the evening before hitting the rack (going to bed). They were used for many reasons, but one of the most important was to get a head count and make sure everyone was present and accounted for. The formations during the daytime hours weren’t normally a problem with getting everyone mustered (gathered) together. It was the early morning formations prior to PT that would normally pose the biggest problem. A normal formation might be at 0430 (4:30 a.m.) At exactly 0430, roll call started. If every single Marine wasn’t there, the whole platoon would be punished. This was a reminder to everyone that we all rely on each other and any one person not following orders could result in failure of the mission – which would most certainly translate into lives lost. Although it was just one person out of maybe 60 or 70 Marines who didn’t follow instructions, the whole platoon paid the price. It’s a necessity in the military where every action can have catastrophic effects on the mission, and quite often, can be the difference between life and death to the rest of the team. But outside of the military and a handful of civilian occupations (mainly law enforcement and first responders), it doesn’t work too well. The ultimate example of it “not working well” is our current political environment. Now, before I move forward, I need to give my disclosure — I don’t care who you vote for. I don’t care what party you’re affiliated with. I don’t care about your sexual preference. I don’t care if you pray. What I’m going to ask of you moving forward is to give me an open mind without allowing your current beliefs to alter your ability to think objectively. Fair? Just give it a shot. Please. OK, what I’m getting ready to share with you is the secret to fixing our nation. Here we go: In school, you may remember the “bell curve.” You might also remember terms like mean, mode, median, standard devia-
tions, symmetrical sides and asymptotic tails. For purposes of my hypothesis, I only need you to understand two terms — the center and the tails. Lucky for you I’m a Marine, so everything is automatically dumbed down by default. I want you to envision a bell curve with a line down the center. On one side are the Republicans and on the other side are the Democrats. Each side has their own “tail” which I’m going to refer to as the “1%.” So, to be clear, we have tails on both sides that each make up 1%. In the middle, we have the “center.” The center will make up the remaining 98% of people in our country. Half of them are Republican and half of them are Democrat. With all of this in mind, I want to now share with you my solution for fixing our broken country. It’s what I refer to as assigning “collective punishment for isolated guilt” and it’s totally decimating our nation by creating a deadly game of “political ping-pong.” Here’s how it goes: the 1% on one side (doesn’t matter which
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side), does something that’s purely insane. It might be an act of violence or maybe just something they say or do that’s absolutely bat crazy. What the opposite side does is take that isolated incident that was committed by someone within the 1% and “collectively punish” the entire group. Every last one of them. All 100%. Reacting in a way that most people do when assigned guilt for something they didn’t do, they retaliate. They do it in a way that’s really only meant to defend themselves against false accusations, but ends up inadvertently defending the actions of the “bat crazy” people on their side. They become so intoxicated in emotion that their only objective is to “win” the argument and the initial accusation now unintentionally becomes an afterthought. It turns into a game of “political ping-pong” that creates a perpetual battle where both sides are constantly trying to find isolated incidents that they can blow out of proportion and beat their opponents over the head with. All mental energy now shifts
into trying to defend ourselves, instead of directing it towards combating the actions of a very small section of our country that will never find peace — and they’ll never find it because they don’t want it. This is a very sad truth, but it must be recognized and accepted in order for us to find happiness and harmony moving forward. This small section doesn’t want to find solutions for problems. They want to find problems for solutions. What we’re currently experiencing are two political parties that deep down agree on the most important issues: safe schools for our children, job opportunities, access to world-class health care, financial prosperity. But the 2% of people that don’t seek solutions are preventing the other 98% from finding ways to live their happiest lives. I refuse to believe that our political beliefs have gotten so far out of control that they’ve rendered our brains incapable of logical thought processes. It’s time to stop allowing the foundation of our rebuttals on those we disagree with to be rooted in anger, delusion and an assumption of
that person’s worst intentions. Let’s end the game of “political ping-pong” by assigning guilt to only those that deserve it. The great Martin Luther King Jr. said it perfectly: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Eric Rittmeyer is a mental toughness expert and the author of “The Emotional Marine – 68 Mental Toughness and Emotional Intelligence Secrets to Make Anyone Instantly Like You.” To learn more, visit mentaltoughnessspeaker.com Power to Speak is The Argonaut’s guest opinion column for community members to voice their views on local matters and does not represent an editorial position or endorsement by The Argonaut. The opinions, experiences, research and data analysis expressed in this article are the author’s own. Have a unique point of view on a neighborhood matter or a national issue with a local twist? Email kkirk@ timespublications.com.
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Taking a Stand Against Homelessness The People Concern unveils mural in Santa Monica to kick off new campaign IMAGE COURTESY OF THE PEOPLE CONCERN
By Katie Lulla The People Concern, one of LA County’s largest housing and social service agencies, has launched their Together, We Can End Homelessness campaign. To kick off the campaign, they unveiled a massive mural on 7th and Colorado in Santa Monica. This interactive mural intends to spread awareness and inspire support for campaigns and ending the homeless crisis. According to John Maceri, CEO of The People Concern, homelessness was a major issue before the pandemic, which has forced many people onto the streets. The devastating effects of COVID-19 inspired The People Concern to launch a campaign connecting people to their neighbors in need. “We launched this campaign to change [the perception that homelessness is too complicated to solve]… We believe that everyone has a critical role to play in improving the lives of
Arts for LA plans to address the lack of diversity and employment insecurity within the creative industry by advocating for inclusive hiring practices, living wage jobs and racial diversity. our most vulnerable neighbors,” Maceri said. The mural was created through a partnership with street artist Corrie Mattie and Beautify Earth, and is located near The People Concern Santa Monica headquarters. The mural depicts black and white hands linked together with white birds taking flight against
a cheerful yellow background. It symbolizes members of the community connecting and working together to create a world where everyone is healthy and free from the confines of homelessness. “Our goal was to create a localized, grassroots movement incorporating traditional art mediums with a digital plat-
form… The [mural is] meant to not only beautify our community, but to also heal it,” Mattie said. Nearby there are window displays that show QR codes that open up a brief video covering the work The People Concern has done and will continue to do to help the homeless crisis. The video humanizes the homeless and reminds people to not disregard the most vulnerable members of the community. “We would like people to become monthly or even annual supporters of The People Concern,” Maceri said. “Usually people can volunteer their time, but with the pandemic, volunteer opportunities are limited.” The People Concern was founded in 2016 through the merging of OPCC and Lamp Community, which has given them decades of expertise in creating enduring support for the unhoused. The organization has an impressive success rate and
92% of people in their permanent housing program never face homelessness again. “We don’t just give out financial aid,” Maceri said. “Our success comes from building trust and giving people multilevel support ranging from medical aid and supportive housing to income assistance and mental health care.” People can also advocate for policy that emphasizes building affordable housing and increasing homeless services. “The People Concern is at the forefront of ending homelessness in LA and we are igniting a movement for people to learn about our work in their community and then become changemakers by supporting and joining our efforts,” Maceri said. The People Concern urges people to follow COVID-19 guidelines while viewing the mural. For more information, visit thepeopleconcern.org
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A Conversation about Mental Health Councilmember Mike Bonin holds virtual town hall COURTESY OF MIKE BONIN
By Katie Lulla 11th District Councilmember Mike Bonin recently held a town hall via Zoom that focused on three mental health resources and answered questions from district constituents surrounding mental health awareness and action. Eden Garcia-Balis, CEO of Airport Marina Counseling Service (AMCS), gave a PowerPoint presentation on AMCS’s different resources. AMCS offers a range of resources, from their At-Risk Kids Program to community-driven support groups, on a no-contract basis. Garcia-Balis concluded her presentation with slides on the signs of anxiety and anxiety management. She stressed the usefulness of mindfulness and exercise when combating the external stressors of social media, the news and COVID-19 concerns. “With the pandemic there is so much we can’t control, so we must really focus on what we can
Recently, 11th District Councilmember Mike Bonin held a town hall via Zoom that focused on mental health resources and awareness. control,” Garcia-Balis said. To decrease anxiety from the pandemic, she suggested having a plan and noted that the plans are different for every age group. Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger, CEO of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, which specializes in mental health crises and suicide prevention, addressed many of the family-based questions. Dr. Goldfinger said that childhood trauma often leads to adulthood depression. He also
mentioned that depression and anxiety has increased dramatically in children, but parents must also focus on their own mental health. “Our children respond to our verbal and often non-verbal cues,” Dr. Goldfinger said. “The most common and most improvable trauma for children is their own parents’ health.” Both Garcia-Balis and Dr. Goldfinger addressed the indicators of isolation and suffering in young children. Distressed toddlers may miss milestones and children can either become more risk-loving or withdrawn. A change in routine can be a signal of mental struggles in children and senior citizens. Another point brought up by Garcia-Balis was that technology struggles may also be a reason behind absences online. “Is your senior parent calling less?” she said. “When you’re chatting, what are they saying? Are they still meeting with others through Zoom?”
Dr. Jonathan Sherin, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, spoke about the importance of early intervention. He said that grief can appear from issues less severe than a family member’s death, such as a loss of purpose. However, many people do not seek help because of social and systemic stigma. “This is a challenge of engagement,” Dr. Sherin said. “We need individualized approaches to engage different people and we need a continuum of engagement tools. [In the 1960s] we did not do the cultural work…We moved from state hospital institutions [to the streets and jails.]” Dr. Sherin stressed housing as being a first priority for the chronically homeless, as homelessness can cause severe trauma even for those who do not have mental illnesses. Once there is housing, adequate care can be administered. Dr. Goldfinger added that the
local government needs to work with the surrounding community to devise sustainable solutions and social nets to bring people back into the community. “We really have to find ways to humanize the story of those living on our streets who have suffered this trauma and make it relevant to everyone,” Dr. Goldfinger said. At the end of the town hall, all three speakers emphasized mind-body connection and awareness. Dr. Goldfinger said that physiological changes can indicate psychological concerns. While more severe cases need help from professionals, many people benefit from having someone to listen to them and lend support. “Mental health is health,” Dr. Goldfinger said. “The mind and body are inseparable.” The Mental Health Town Hall is part of a series of conventions Bonin is holding to address questions and concerns around the pandemic.
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Timeless Designs Denmark kitchen design company Reform opens showroom in Santa Monica COURTESY OF MIKE BONIN
By Sara Edwards Reform, a Copenhagen-based kitchen design company, is bringing its modern, timeless designs to the Los Angeles area with the opening of its second U.S. showroom. Located at 2630 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica, the showroom will provide a firsthand look at the company’s unique, modular kitchen designs that are also reasonably priced. “Our two largest markets in the U.S. are New York and California,” said Scott Bird, Reform’s U.S. managing director. “There is an incredible design community and appreciation for modern architecture in LA, so it was a natural fit to open our next Reform location here.” Reform was founded by Jeppe Christensen and Michael Andersen in 2014. Christensen was formerly a partner in a design business while Andersen is an engineer. Christensen said the pair wanted to solve a common
Denmark-based kitchen brand Reform recently opened its first West Coast retail showroom in Santa Monica. problem: that a great kitchen design is out of reach for many homeowners so they wanted to create a solution that almost anyone could benefit from. Christensen said that he and Andersen came up with what they call their “IKEA solution,” which essentially means Reform’s
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cabinet fronts can be installed with the in-house cabinet models or with IKEA’s cabinets for convenience and to keep the price accessible. Along with their own designs, Reform also features kitchen plans from other European designers to create diversity in cabinet styles and kitchen layouts. “We offer high-quality interiors to match our award-winning exteriors and have collaborated with world-renowned architects, designers and artists to craft adaptable and accessible kitchen designs,” Christensen said. “While design trends change, craftsmanship and durable materials are here to stay, so we try to offer classic and timeless designs that are also provocative and pioneering, all at an accessible price point.” When it comes to home renovations, Anderson said that the kitchen design is one of the most overwhelming, and oftentimes can feel inaccessible because of
the high costs associated with planning it. Now, with online resources and the physical showroom, customers can meet with a Reform designer to create a kitchen plan that is affordable and within their budget. “We want to make kitchen design as accessible and seamless as possible, which is why we have several designs in varying price ranges to meet the needs of all our customers,” Andersen said. The way that people use and view their kitchen space has significantly changed since launching Reform. Andersen said the idea has shifted from finding simple “safe” design options to a real form of self-expression. People are starting to view their kitchens as social and entertainment spaces for the guests they welcome into their home rather than just a place for cooking and preparing food. “People have also expressed more interest in taking care of their kitchen just as they would an
expensive piece of furniture and want it to look and feel like the perfect area for their personal needs,” Andersen said. “We provide customers with a dedicated experienced kitchen planner that will help match our clients’ personality, style and budget.” The Santa Monica showroom is currently operating by appointment only where customers can have private showings of the designs that are available. The showroom also offers virtual appointments as well. “Our showroom is a highly curated space to help you visualize what your new kitchen can look like in a calm and relaxed setting,” Bird said. “Upon arrival, a dedicated kitchen expert will walk you through our designs and offerings before moving onto a more comprehensive planning process.” For more information, visit reformcph.com
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A Place for the Kids Venice resident Dorothy Bellina opened the community’s first preschool in the 1950s IMAGES COURTESY OF DOROTHY BELLINA
By Haley Beyer In 1952, Dorothy Bellina and her husband Doug opened Kiddie Cottage, a preschool in Venice that was located on Lincoln Boulevard. Preschools became popular during World War II because women were called out of the home to work, leaving their children in need of a guardian. After the war, many women continued working because they liked having the extra income, so there remained a need for child care. The Bellinas ran Kiddie Cottage for over 30 years, which offered working parents a safe place to take their children, provided the Venice community with a school, and prepared students for an elementary education. The Bellinas retired in 1985 but they still own the building, which is now occupied by Morning Glory Preschool. Just two months shy of her 93rd birthday, Dorothy fondly recalled all of the amazing memories she and her husband shared when running the first preschool in Venice. When Doug came across an ad for a school that was for sale, he and Dorothy thought it would be a perfect idea for a business. Running a preschool would allow them to earn an income while also providing care for their young daughter, Debbie. Doug built most of the equipment in the school yard because the things they needed weren’t available at the time. They also remodeled the interior of the building to maximize the number of children that could attend the school. 36 students were enrolled and there was an ongoing waiting list of kids waiting for their turn to attend. “The most challenging part about opening and running the school was getting the best teachers and setting up the program that I wanted for the children,” Dorothy said. “My favorite part about running the school was teaching the children, but I also enjoyed playing the autoharp and singing with the kids.” Debbie attended the day care until she was old enough for elementary school, but she eventually returned to work there as a teacher when she was
In 1952, Dorothy and Doug Bellina opened Kiddie Cottage, the first preschool in Venice.
Now retired, Dorothy will turn 93 years old on May 6. an adult. She later purchased her own school in Orange County. Mark Villarino attended Kiddie Cottage when he was 3 or 4 years old. He still remembers the fun times he had on the playground. “They had a white duck that liked to torment me,” Villarino said. “There was an old hand operated water well pump attached to a tub that I liked to play with. I also recall one of the items that we played with in the yard was a stripped down old car.” Villarino, who is still close to Dorothy, described their relationship as “unmeasurable.” They speak often, exchanging stories of the time at the day care, and he always listens intently to the amusing stories she shares. “I would like to think that the values learned at the school laid a solid foundation upon which the characters of the
For over 30 years, Kiddie Cottage provided working parents in Venice a safe place to take their children and prepared students for elementary school.
students were built,” Villarino said. “They possess a genuine and sincere capacity for caring that is rather rare to encounter nowadays. People today who watch some of the wholesome television family shows from the 1950s and 1960s see them as unrealistically idyllic, but Dorothy and Doug embodied the underlying messages contained within those shows. Those messages can be distilled down to the simple phrase: ‘Be excellent to each other.’” Nino Posella, another former Kiddie Cottage student, also had fond memories of his time there. “I remember lots of activities and nap time,” Posella shared. “I also remember cutting up something and Doug coming in and catching me…oops!” While at Kiddie Cottage, Posella formed several lifelong friendships. He also learned “the very valuable lesson that
even though it’s quiet and you may think no one is watching, look behind you before you do something you might regret later.” Having spent a portion of his childhood at the day care and a lot of time with the family over the years, Posella said that whenever he drove past Kiddie Cottage as an adult, it instantly brought back warm memories. “Somehow I felt comforted that it was there, I remember years later that I felt a sense of loss when it had changed as I drove by,” Posella said. “The Bellinas were fine and conscientious people. Their daughter Debbie is a great example of the morals and ethics of the family.” Proud of what she was able to do by teaching many children throughout the years, as well as serving the community of Venice, Dorothy retired in 1985 to explore other areas of life. She worked at the Museum of
Flying in Santa Monica, where she restored the World Cruiser (Douglas Aircraft), helped build a Tri-Wing Fokker airplane, flew in a Bushmaster Tri-Wing Ford plane, and went to Dover, Delaware to find a downed aircraft. Dorothy was also in a skit with Joan Rivers when she did extra work at the studios. Some of her favorite memories over the years include flying in the Goodyear Blimp, in addition to taking belly dancing, disco and ballroom dancing lessons. She also enjoyed riding her bike back and forth between Venice and Busch Gardens, which used to be in Van Nuys. Dorothy shared one of the most important things that she learned during her time as a teacher. “The children are really smarter than you give them credit for,” she said. And as a piece of advice, Dorothy added, “ Don’t ever take a wooden nickel.”
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Relax and Reset The NOW reopens in Santa Monica and launches new self-care product IMAGES COURTESY OF THE NOW
By Kamala Kirk The NOW reopened its Santa Monica and Silverlake locations on March 1, offering guests a place to relax and unwind through the healing benefits of massage therapy. The NOW also launched a new self-care product, Nourish by The NOW Hemp Calm Balm, a multitasking muscle rub that treats tired, tight muscles. Handmade in Los Angeles, the coconut oil-based salve is elevated with the calming benefits of broad-spectrum hemp and ashwagandha. Antioxidant-fueled capsicum and camu camu berry add extra restorative benefits to the elevated blend. In addition to reducing pain and restoring tired muscles, the balm reduces tension and stress, and provides relief for eczema and dry skin. It retails for $52 and can be added to treatments as an enhancement or used at home. It is available
The NOW is a premier wellness destination inspired by nature with four locations in Los Angeles County, including Santa Monica. for purchase at The NOW boutiques, online and on The NOW app. Since it was founded in 2015, The NOW has quickly become LA’s premier wellness destination with a thoughtfully crafted menu of table and chair massages with customizable enhancements such as herbal heat therapy and eye masks, in addition to a line of healing products. Designed to serve as a sanctuary from the bustling city,
Nourish by The NOW Hemp Calm Balm is a newly launched multitasking muscle rub that treats tired, tight muscles.
its aesthetic incorporates raw elements and natural materials to create a chic minimalist interior inspired by nature. The NOW operates four locations in LA County with more than 60 new locations planned across the U.S., including Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Raleigh and Scottsdale. “We are so grateful for all the encouragement and support we
received from our local LA community this past year,” said Gara Post, cofounder and CCO of The NOW. “We are excited to reopen our boutiques and welcome everyone back for a much-needed massage and reset with enhanced safety protocols in place.” To create a health and safe environment for employees and guests, The NOW has adopted a series of updated protocols based on current guidance and
orders from local, state and federal health officials. In addition to elevated cleaning and sanitization standards, The NOW has installed hand sanitizer units throughout the boutique and each treatment room, and Homedics and UV-C Light and Hepa Air purification systems have been installed in treatment rooms and guest areas. Employees and guests are also required to wear masks at all times, employee temperature and health screenings are required prior to the start of every shift, a temperature screen is required for all guests at entry, touchless check-in and check-out are available on The NOW app, and occupancy limitations are in place with more recovery time between each service to minimize and regulate guest traffic. For more information, visit thenowmassage.com
Combating Vaccine Rollout Inequities Shared Harvest Fund hosts chat about distributing vaccines to communities of color By Holly Jenvey Shared Harvest Fund recently hosted a virtual Fireside Chat to discuss how to prevent future inequities with the vaccine rollout. Shared Harvest Fund is a digital platform and skills-sharing marketplace that transforms employee engagement, community impact and helps eliminate the burden of student debt. According to LA County’s public health website, 1,958,547 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in LA as of Feb. 25. Administered second doses of the vaccine total 600,497. Reports say out of residents 65 years and older who received the vaccine, 29% are Pacific Islander, 18% are Asian, 17% are white, 14% are Latino, 9% are Native American and 7% are Black. A UCLA study also noted that Blacks and Latinos are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 compared to white residents. The fireside chat featured a panel of medical and health specialists including Tracey Veal, a postdoctoral fellow with Los
Angeles County Department of Public Health; Dr. Roberto Vargas, director of the Health Policy Pillar of the Urban Health Institute at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science; Paula Pearlman, who worked at Kaiser Permanente for
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35 years and is a volunteer medical director at Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation center in the world; and Fabian Garcia, director of government relations at Homeboy Industries. The panelists addressed the
inequity in distributing the COVID-19 vaccination, why communities of color are skeptical to take it, and what must be done to provide better access. Pearlman pointed out that educating communities and getting the correct knowledge out about the vaccine is key. “Knowledge is empowering,” Pearlman said. Garcia added that people are getting information from noncredible sources, which contributes to their hesitancy in getting the vaccine. Vargas brought up the importance of providing information about any adverse reactions of the vaccination. He said there should be transparency without chastising people when it comes to getting the vaccine. “We have to be transparent and honest,” Vargas said. Many households don’t have Internet, which is part of the reason why there has been a lack of access to vaccines. According to a press release from lamayor. org, Black and Latino households are one-third as likely to have
internet as white residents. Pearlman also said that older residents aren’t getting information about the vaccine because they aren’t connected to digital devices. Pearlman added that churches and religious leaders sharing information about vaccines would also be helpful. She also pushed for more Black and Latino decision makers in vaccine distribution, explaining that there need to be more people that represent underserved communities. There also needs to be a massive public relations campaign, including celebrities and influencers, who would be willing to take the vaccine and show their fans that it works. “I want to see LeBron James with a shot in his arm,” Pearlman said. Vargas concluded by pointing out that everyone needs to remain vigilant of the virus by continuing to wear masks, wash their hands and take all necessary precautions. “The vaccine will be the longterm solution,” Vargas said.
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natural fit for us because we already understood Texas barbecue and learned from the best,” said VP of marketing Margaret Schroeder. Specialty Restaurants previously worked with pit master Kevin Bludso for The Proud Bird, a barbecue restaurant near LAX, where they learned how to perfect slow smoked brisket. Bludso was a judge on the 2020 show, “The American Barbecue Showdown,” and owns restaurants in Hollywood and Melbourne, Australia. “We always knew [Red’s Smokin’ Texas BBQ] was going to have brisket, ribs and chicken,” Schroeder said. “It came down to the smoking and the wood combination.” Specialty Restaurants worked to perfect the meat rub and bourbon barbecue sauce, and learned to cook the meats with low and slow indirect heat for over 14 hours. The team chose to add a unique flair by using a blend of apple, pecan and hickory wood to smoke the meat. This creates a slightly sweet flavor that is just a little bit different from other smoked meats. To create even more taste, Specialty Kitchens sought out the best brisket meat they could find. “The rich, complex consistency and the marbling of the 1855 certified black angus meat, chosen for its higher quality, really has the flavor pull through,” Allegre said. “[It] would be our main show stopper.”
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In mid-January, Whiskey Red’s in Fisherman’s Village opened two ghost kitchens, We Love Wingz and Red’s Smokin’ Texas BBQ. By Katie Lulla Whiskey Red’s of Fisherman’s Village has two new additions: ghost kitchens. We Love Wingz and Red’s Smokin’ Texas BBQ opened in mid-January and have brought mouthwatering Texas barbecue and one-of-a-kind chicken wing sauces to the Marina del Rey boardwalk. “When our team came up with the We Love Wingz ghost kitchen concept, it was really about coming up with these different flavors around the melting pot of Los Angeles,” said Colette Allegre, marketing coordinator at Specialty Restaurants Corp., the parent company of Whiskey Red’s. “It’s not just your typical wing stop. They’re really fun flavors.” The Specialty Restaurants team wanted to break away from value-based chicken wings and open up a kitchen with bold flavors. Some fan favorites have been the Take Off All Your Cloves Garlic Parmesan, “Cluck O’ the Irish” Jameson BBQ and Lemon Peppa. “People are coming because they want to try these unique flavors, not because they’re coming for a traditional buffalo flavor,” Allegre said. We Love Wingz does offer Basic B* Buffalo wings and Plain Jane wings for the classic lovers. While We Love Wingz is unique and cheerful, Red’s Smokin’ Texas BBQ brings traditional smoked barbecue to the table. “[Texas style] just seemed like a
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Straight Outta Marina del Rey N.W.A. founding member and tech entrepreneur Arabian Prince is shaping the future PHOTOS BY LUIS CHAVEZ
By Jasmin St. Claire From rap music icon to technology guru, Kim Renard Nazel is a renaissance man. Under the moniker Arabian Prince, the Marina del Rey resident helped found the rap group N.W.A., which was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. He is responsible for some of the group’s hit songs such as “Panic Zone,” as well as the albums “N.W.A. and the Posse” and “Straight Outta Compton.” “People always ask me about my name,” Arabian Prince said. “In 1983, while I was deejaying at Skateland U.S.A. in Compton under the name DJ Prince with my good friend Egyptian Lover, a girl came over and said, ‘You should call yourself Arabian Prince because you’re always hanging out with this guy.’” While deejaying at Skateland, Arabian Prince met Dr. Dre and they eventually teamed up to produce a few projects together. It came naturally for Arabian Prince as he grew up hanging out in the KACE-FM radio control room, where his father was a DJ on talk radio. While his dad was working, Arabian Prince would mix music, and electronics and deejaying became his two passions. “While living in Compton as a kid, I had family members that were in gangs and doing crazy things,” Arabian Prince said. “They never wanted me to be in that lifestyle, so they gave me electronics to play with. When I was 15, I coded my own radio. When I was old enough to DJ, I saved some cash and built my own computer.” By 1985, rap was evolving into storytelling that centered around partying, clubs and girls, and reflected musical artists’ daily life struggles. But as gang activity and rivalries grew, throwing parties became potentially dangerous gatherings. As the environment in South Central Los Angeles changed, so did the musical style, which led to a new genre known as gangster rap.
Marina del Rey resident Arabian Prince is a founding member of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted rap group N.W.A.
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Arabian Prince also met Eazy-E at Skateland, who at the time he referred to as a “pharmaceutical technician or a street executive.” In addition to Dr. Dre, they added Ice Cube and MC Ren into the mix and N.W.A was born. “I had a great relationship with Eazy-E,” Arabian Prince said. “Early on when N.W.A. started, it was primarily a lot of business talk because I had done the record thing for a while. I had a lot of knowledge of the do’s and don’ts when it came to making records.” In 1987, N.W.A released the single “Panic Zone” on which Arabian Prince was a co-writer and vocalist. A year later when Ruthless Records was formed by Eazy-E and N.W.A.’s manager Jerry Heller, Arabian Prince helped the group earn a gold record when they released “Supersonic,” which he had originally produced for J.J. Fad. According to a few sources, that was the hit that made Eazy-E a lot of money. Arabian Prince also included Dr. Dre and DJ Yella’s names on the record because he saw them as his brothers, although he had made the record by himself. When Heller came into the picture, he became partners with Eazy-E for Ruthless Records and started managing the band. Some say he was the element that poisoned N.W.A., which made the group feel less like a family and more like a business. “As soon as Jerry took control, he had every excuse under the sun for everything,” Arabian Prince said. “A great discrepancy in the 2015 N.W.A. biopic ‘Straight Outta Compton’ is when they show Ice Cube raising questions about the royalties, then leaving the band over the dispute. Truth of the matter is, I was getting in Jerry’s face about the royalties. I started off as a solo artist, so I was aware of what a royalty statement was. I knew that when these many records were sold, there is a quarterly statement and when you look at it, you can
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see how much money was paid and then share it. This was not the case. We were also never paid for touring.” Because of royalty disputes and the way Heller was running the group, Arabian Prince left N.W.A. in 1988 prior to the release of its platinum-selling studio album “Straight Outta Compton,” but his music career wasn’t over. Arabian Prince continued deejaying and traveled to gigs in Germany, Russia, Estonia, the United Kingdom and Asia. He also performed at parties and clubs around LA and released his first solo album “Brother Arab” in 1989. A graduate of St. Bernard High School in Playa del Rey, Arabian Prince is a longtime resident of Marina del Rey. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and eating at his favorite local spots including Killer Shrimp, J Nichols Kitchen, Tajrish Persian Cuisine and Venice Ramen. “I always wanted to live in Marina del Rey,” Arabian Prince said. “It’s great here. It’s always 70 degrees, convenient to the beaches, close to the airport and it’s a nice community overall.” Aside from music, Arabian Prince is also a tech entrepreneur who is dedicated to helping others in the community. Last June during the pandemic, he launched Covitech, a platform that is intended to get people back to work safely. “The inner cities are really taking a big hit,” Arabian Prince said. “My passion is really taking care of the inner cities. Covitech is a software platform that my partners and I built during the pandemic to help small and large businesses keep an eye on the health of their employees.” As businesses are slowly reopening, they are also trying to figure out the logistics of bringing people back to work. Many are delayed because they don’t have easy access to testing, protective equipment or other resources that keep employees safe. Putting protocols in place can be expensive and time consuming, and for smaller businesses with few resources, it can be extremely challenging. Covitech is an easy-to-use app that gives employers access to COVID-19 screenings and informs workers of their status, as well as keeping them on track with local regulations. Employ-
ees can self-screen and report any symptoms before they leave home. The app walks employees through a set of questions regarding their temperature, well-being and so forth, then analyzes whether it’s safe or not for them to go to work. This information is then shared with their employer. Arabian Prince also noticed during COVID-19 that many of his colleagues and friends in the music industry were struggling to transition from live concerts and DJ sets to streaming, so his response was to create GGGOAT PC (Greatest Gadget Gear Of All Time, Greatest Gaming Gear of All Time). Because of his experience in the tech space, this seemed like a natural fit. Arabian Prince knew the future of technology was streaming and has worked diligently on his own Twitch network, a popular live video streaming service. His twitch handles are @ogggoatnation and @og_arabian_prince_nwa. “GGGOAT is the PC system we built that is designed to handle the streaming and all the tasks of videos, graphics, sound and overlays that streamers use,” Arabian Prince said. The system is designed to stream in high quality during live performances, whether it’s music, DJ sets or shows. It includes all of the bells and whistles such as graphics and sound, is affordable and easy to use. Another project Arabian Prince is working on is Inov8 Next Open Labs, which is located in the heart of Silicon Beach. The studio offers technology workshops, product demos, guest speakers, events and more. It provides today’s youth with a great opportunity to learn how to code video games, computer programs or even set up their own recording studios. “Inov8 Next Open Labs was created eight years ago to help our inner-city kids and communities have access to technology,” Arabian Prince said. “We work with our tech partners to educate the inner-city youth about the resources and jobs out there, and provide them with classes for those skills.” For more information, visit inov8next.com, gggoat.com and covitech.us. Follow Arabian Prince on Instagram @ogarabianprince and on Twitter @og_arabianprince
Arabian Prince’s passion for technology led him to create innovative companies including Covitech, GGGOAT and Inov8 Next Open Labs.
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Recovery of LA’s Creative Sector Arts organization releases 2021 policy platform and advocacy agenda By Sofia Santana Arts for LA — a network of local artists and advocates who help bring the arts to Los Angeles County students and residents — recently held a virtual policy platform and advocacy agenda meeting to learn about the result of months of collaboration and hear from community members. The meeting was led by Arts for LA executive director Gustavo Herrera and Cordelia Istel, director of organizing. It began by recognizing the barriers and disruptions many local artists are facing during the ongoing pandemic. “We know that creative communities have been hit extraordinarily hard, and 2020 was an incredibly difficult year for so many of us in the field, whether we’re artists, arts workers or arts organizations,” Herrera said. “We know that COVID-19 has unearthed some of the structural inequities that exist and that have always existed in our field.” Herrera also shared key values that the agenda highlighted: recognizing that the pre-pandemic status quo did not work; focusing on low-income and BIPOC creative communities, organizations and workers who have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and systemic inequity; and taking an intersectional approach to the issues. “A lot of the impacts of the pandemic have really hit our
Arts for LA plans to address the lack of diversity and employment insecurity within the creative industry by advocating for inclusive hiring practices, living wage jobs and racial diversity. housing for artists who cannot Arts for LA plans to address pillar issues, which we landed sector much like a disaster that afford to live in LA was one of the lack of diversity and on affordable space, equitable has left devastation in its wake, the issues that is most frequently employment insecurity within arts education, creative jobs, and we need to think in this brought up to the Arts for LA the creative industry by advocatand funding and capital.” mode of response, recovery and board and team. Arts for LA ing for inclusive hiring pracHerrera also explained that a rebuilding because so much of plans to respond to the needs of tices, living wage jobs and racial our basic infrastructure has been bulk of the research done on diversity. It also plans to these four pillars could not have their community by strengthenseverely impacted,” Istel said. ing eviction protections, respond to the issue of funding been possible without the Laura Before diving into the specific eliminating rent debt, and and capital within creative Zucker Fellowship for Policy equity barriers faced by promoting the need for small sectors by rebuilding a regional and Research, the community creatives and the ways to landlord relief funds. funding infrastructure that strategy sessions, policy address and fix these issues, The lack of funding and “prioritizes the health, wellworking groups and the State of Herrera explained the process accessibility of arts programs in being and financial stability of the Arts Summit. that led to the release of the LA creates a disadvantage for the sector’s most chronically For each of the four pillar policy and advocacy agenda. low-income students and under-resourced artists and art issues, the problem was identi“The process started in 2019,” students of color. The education workers, creative communities fied, a strategy for disruption Herrera said. “It started with equity response plans to fight and organizations.” was proposed, and a plan for having community conversaproposed cuts to arts programs how Arts for LA will work to tions to identify our four key in LA County school districts, For more information, visit address and fix these issues in and to support regional and artsforla.org 2021 was shared. state-wide arts program funding. The struggle to find affordable
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Thursday, March 11 Burton Chase Park Walking Club, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Need some fresh air and relaxation? Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Burton Chase Walking Club walks along the beautiful Marina. The club is free to join, but please observe COVID-19 restrictions. For more information, go to visitmarinadelrey.com Ballona Wetlands Webinar, 5 p.m. Please join this webinar to discuss the current plans and what can be done to fix the many glaring deficiencies. Topics will include sea level rise, greenhouse gas emissions, equitable public access, habitat protection, flood control, SoCalGas and more. Ensuring we have the best plan for this critically important ecosystem requires strong community engagement and fact-based discussion. Register at the link below and meeting information will be sent in the coming days. To register, visit ballona.org/ webinar 6th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, through March 31 Eco-friendly dry cleaner, Flair Cleaners, in Santa Monica is hosting its 6th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, Hang Up Hunger. The drive benefits the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry, Food Pantry, LAX, the Salvation Army Santa Monica food pantry, and the nonprofit Santa Clarita Grocery. Flair is matching donations up to 250 pounds of food donated by customers at each location. Anyone may bring unopened, canned or boxed food to any Flair Cleaners location. Expired food and glass packages will not
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Monday, March 15 Afternoon Sailing Camp The Department of Beaches and Harbors, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. $224 a person Los Angeles County Lifeguards will be instructing this recurring five-day sailing course. All levels are welcome! For more information, please visit beaches.lacounty.gov
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On March 13 and 14, The Gourmandise School is offering two virtual Easter-themed Panettone and Braided Easter Breads baking classes for guests of all ages. Parish in Venice started an Mar Vista Farmers Market, be accepted. Everyone who every-Saturday food pantry. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. donates will receive a coupon Since October 2020, the St. This vibrant, year-round for 50% off dry cleaning on a Mark Food Pantry has helped market offers local produce, future visit. over 11,000 people and prepared foods, kids crafts and For more information, visit distributed more than 82,000 live events. Located at 12198 flaircleaners.com pounds of food. They invite Venice Blvd., Grand View at in-need families who are from Venice Boulevard. Saturday, March 13 Venice and surrounding For more information, visit Marina del Rey Farmers neighborhoods to come pick up marvistafarmersmarket.org Market, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), Playa Vista Farmers Market, free produce and other food 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public) items. No registration needed. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This weekly outdoor event Drive-thru and walk-in options Rain or shine, the Playa Vista allows Westside residents to are available. Please wear Farmers Market will be out support local produce sellers a mask. offering fresh produce and and other vendors. Food from a St. Mark Church, 940 Coeur handmade foods! It is located on wide variety of businesses is D’Alene Avenue, Venice Millennium Drive between available for purchase. Masks (entrance on Garfield Avenue). Village Drive and McConnell. are required and only 40 people For more information, call the For more information, visit are allowed to shop at any one parish office at 310-821-5058 runwayplayavista.com time. Held in parking lot 11 at or email loavesandfishes@ Virtual Easter Baking Class, 14101 Panay Way. stmarkvenice.com 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More information is available The Gourmandise School is at beaches.lacounty.gov/ Sunday, March 14 offering virtual Easter-themed mdrfarmersmarket classes for guests of all ages. Main Street Farmers’ At-home bakers are encouraged Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to grab a spatula and get Shop for local fresh produce whisked away on a culinary and prepared foods from local journey with the Panettone and restaurants starting at 2640 Main Braided Easter Breads class. Street! You can also enjoy Join a renowned Gourmandise musical entertainment from chef as they walk guests through featured weekly bands, face the kneading, rolling and painting, balloon designs, and glazing of the prettiest breads of if you catch it on the right week, the season! Registered guests a cooking demonstration will be able to pick up their featuring local produce. sourdough starter kit from the Virtual Easter Baking Class, school’s location at Santa 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monica Place for an easy See previous event listing. shopping-less experience. $125 The Venice Beach Drum per person. Circle, noon to sunset For more information, visit Join locals, professionals and thegourmandiseschool.com visitors for some fun music on St. Mark Food Pantry, 11 the beach. Free spirits and a.m. to 1 p.m. On March 11 at 5 p.m., attend a free informational serious percussionists alike In response to its local Ballona Wetlands webinar that will discuss topics such as bring drums of all shapes and community in need during the sea level rise, greenhouse gas emissions, public access sizes to this improvisational jam COVID-19 pandemic, St. Mark on the sand. This event happens and more.
Floating Vinyasa Flow Group YOGAqua, noon to 1:30 p.m. Do you love yoga? Then step up your game with paddleboard yoga! This recurring class is a fun all-level session in the Marina Harbor. The first 30 minutes are spent teaching participants how to properly use a paddle board and the remaining hour will be devoted to yoga on the paddleboard. Don’t worry about floating away! Each board has an individual anchor. $44 for a single class. For more information and prices, visit yogaqua.com
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Up All Night – Ted Turner, CNN and the Birth of 24 Hour News, 10 to 11 a.m. Learn how CNN was born. The Brandeis Men’s Group will have another general meeting. However, instead of their famous lox and cream cheese on a bagel breakfast, it will be hosted on Zoom. Their guest speaker is Lisa Napoli, who will discuss her new book, “Up All Night.” It is the story of Ted Turner’s founding of CNN, an upstart TV network that changed the way news is delivered. For more information, visit bncla.org
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Everything You Should Know about a HELOC During 2020, a lot of people decided to make a change in their lifestyle. The coronavirus pandemic led to shutdowns across the country and the world. For people in big cities, that presented a set of challenges. With limited space and access to the things that are so appealing about city living, many people opted to move to suburban areas. There were bidding wars, and prices soared during 2020, and now a lot of those buyers are looking at ways they can renovate the homes they bought as we head into a new year. A home equity line of credit or HELOC is one option that offers more flexibility than a traditional loan but simultaneously lets you borrow against your home’s equity.
How Does a HELOC Work? With a HELOC, you borrow against your home’s equity, but there’s flexibility in how you use and pay back the money. It’s like a credit card in many ways.
You apply for financing and then you get a credit limit set by the lender. You can borrow up to that amount, and then you pay back what you borrow with interest. You can both withdraw and make payments daily or weekly if that’s what works for you. If you’re approved for a HELOC, you may be able to withdraw money during what’s known as the draw period. When your draw period ends, your lender may decide to renew your credit line. If not, you pay the amount outstanding either all at one time or over a repayment period. The length of HELOCs ranges, and they can go up to 30 years. They’re typically built on a long-term relationship with the lender.
How Much Can You Borrow? The credit limit offered with a HELOC depends on your credit and your outstanding debts and the market value of your home, and what’s owed on your mortgage. If you are a recent
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buyer and you want to start a remodel, you might not have a lot of equity in your home. The amount you can borrow with a HELOC is usually limited to no more than 85% of your home’s appraised value minus what’s owed on your mortgage. Fees that come with a HELOC can include title search, appraisal, application, and attorney fees. The lender sets the fees, so you need to read the fine print.
What Are the Downsides? A HELOC can sound like a great option. You borrow only what you need, and the flexibility works well for home renovation and repair costs because these can be uncertain. With that being said, there are downsides. One of the biggest risks is that if you can’t make your payments, you could lose your home. Banks try to protect against this by putting limits on how much you can borrow, but it’s still something to consider.
Your lender may also be able to freeze your credit line, which is usually done because of missed payments or changes in your home’s equity, but it’s a downside you do have to think about. Finally, the interest rate on a HELOC may be variable, so the market can impact how much you pay. A HELOC can be a good option if you don’t have the cash set aside for a renovation or repair, but there are other choices as well. The right fit will depend on individual factors including the scope of the project and how much equity you have in your home. THIS WEEK’S QUESTION WAS ANSWERED BY
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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE “KEY CHARACTERS” By ED SESSA ACROSS 1 Happening now and then 11 Support for an injured limb 16 Oz traveler 20 Hybrid citrus fruit 21 Edmonton NHLer 22 Terse rejection 23 Was in the running for 24 Like some prophets 25 Compressed video format 26 They show off pedicures 27 Part of 32-Down 29 Oddball 31 Reps’ rivals 32 Girl in Byron’s “Don Juan” 33 Steak __ 34 Small size 37 Have a meeting of the minds 38 Boxes for drawers? 41 Drops from the sky 42 City planner’s concern 44 Muppet chimp __ Minella 45 Gawk at 46 Move lightly 47 Snack often eaten inside-out 48 City with a notable tower 49 Bring together 50 Like much jewelry, in ads 54 Anchored floats 55 Like some FBI security scans 57 Country house 58 Miley’s Montana 59 Falcon’s nest 60 “Congrats!” 61 Prefix with grade 62 Bowl-making tools 64 Pass on
7 Great Plains 65 Kind of offer that natives avoids financing 8 Small grievances 67 Old-time 9 Santa __ winds anesthetic 10 Prynne’s scarlet 68 Ball of fire stigma 70 Longtime Cracker 11 Parlor furniture Jack prize support 72 Second 12 Climbing vine 73 Critical juncture 13 Ailments 74 Broadcasts 14 Mario Bros. 75 Bar codes? console 76 Gaza Strip gp. 15 Got big enough 77 Prom invitation for, as oversized 81 Canal that clothes roughly parallels 16 Former midsize I-90 in New York Chevy 82 Ones who have 17 Monets, Manets, class etc. 84 “Merci,” in Mainz 18 Having only 85 Palace prankster length, for short 87 Delta deposits 19 Aborted, at NASA 88 __ Ababa 28 It means nothing 89 Spam holders to the French 90 Incendiary fuel 30 “To __ his own” 92 Fix, as a printer 32 Pride initialism 93 One of Nolan 33 1948 also-ran Ryan’s seven 97 Rights activist 34 Figurehead spot Clooney 35 Champing at the 98 “__ you!”: fashion bit compliment 36 Marriage phrase 100 Colorful top from the Book of 102 Paltry Common Prayer 103 “I Am the Walrus” 37 Animated film was one mermaid 104 Emulated the 38 Potty opening? wealthy 39 Gut course 105 Abbr. on a 40 Date component cornerstone 42 Radii neighbors 106 Crofts’ partner 43 Churns up 107 Meager 46 End of the Tour characteristic de France 48 Uruguay’s __ del DOWN Este 1 Seis y dos 50 One wielding an 2 Small part of a ax? big hand 51 Soft palate 3 Turn over extension 4 Trout __: nutty 52 Quinn of fish dish “Elementary” 5 Group of geese 53 Architecture a-laying middle name 6 Like some 54 Baccarat call medical care 56 Quiet laugh
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SMEAR PRESSURE I’m a college sophomore and my boyfriend is a senior. He’s a football player and other girls have crushes on him. Recently, he was with his guy friends at a party. A girl came over and said I’d slapped her across the face. I’ve never even met her! Why would she do this? — Mystified Women are seen as the kinder, gentler sex because they tend not to leave a trail of bloody noses and broken barstools. But women go plenty aggressive on other women, just in ways they can’t patch up at urgent care – like when some mean girl dislocates your reputation and fractures your psyche in 36 places. In short, while men have Fight Club, women have Underhanded Snipe Club. Researchers find that women almost always use “indirect aggression” against other women – nasty gossip, ostracism, and “just trying to help!” shaming remarks – to vie for mates and jobs. Psychologist Kaj Bjorkqvist explains that this covert “social manipulation” maximizes the harm to the victim while minimizing the risk of counterattack on the perpetrator, who often remains anonymous –leaving the victim unable to trace how her social status ended up in the morgue.
Women’s mate competition can be a beauty contest – hotting up one’s appearance to yank male eyeballs away from female rivals – or an ugly contest: using “competitor derogation” (disparaging the competition to decrease others’ mate value relative to one’s own). A woman trashing another woman to men typically sneers that she’s ugly or slutty (in line with men’s evolved priorities for physical attractiveness and fidelity). However, evolutionary psychologist Maryanne Fisher observes that if the woman casting the shade is not all that hot herself, her remarks about another woman’s looks are likely to be dismissed. This might lead her to rely on “alternative tactics” – like inventing a story about how a hot woman is actually the lady bar brawler of the sophomore class. Unfortunately for the cuckoo case trying to destroy your reputation, her efforts may backfire. Most undergrad guys aren’t dating to wife up, so some (or many!) would be way into a high scorer on the hot/crazy scale: Hello, aggro babe hate sex! As for the eventual “auto detailing” that so often comes with, guys try to focus on the upside, like their car being easier to spot in a crowded campus parking lot. (Just look for the hot-pink spray paint, “GET YOUR HERPES HERE!”)
ANCESTRY DOT BOMB You wrote about a 58-year-old woman dating a 23-year-old guy. What’s the big deal with that? My daughter moved in with a 58-year-old creep when she was 18. He gave his own daughter heroin when she was 18. Bad guy. He and my daughter just had a baby, and now she’s pregnant again. — Distraught Dad First-time parents live in terror that they’re getting it wrong (like that they aren’t spending enough time reading “Hooked on Phonics” to their kid in the womb), when they could really just leave their kid in the woods and say, “Come back when you’re 20.” Okay, so the woods thing is a bit of an exaggeration. However, psychologist and twins researcher Nancy Segal explains that while “most parents believe they significantly shape their children’s behaviors ... we now know that genetic effects are pervasive.” In fact, “Most behaviors have a 50% genetic influence.” The power of genes in shaping our personality and choices is especially apparent in identical twins who were separated at birth and raised apart. Segal studied two of these identical twins: Oskar, who grew up Catholic in Nazi Germany and was an enthusiastic member of the Hitler Youth, and his
brother, Jack, who was raised as a Jew in the Caribbean and spent time on an Israeli kibbutz. When Segal and her colleagues brought them together as adults, each showed up at the Minneapolis airport in a white sports jacket over a two-pocket blue shirt with epaulets and had wire-rimmed glasses and a mustache. Among their many shared quirks, each read magazines from back to front, wrapped tape around pens for a better grip, kept rubber bands around their wrists, and – because each is germophobic – flushed toilets before use as well as after. As Segal emphasizes, a child’s “environment,” including parenting, “contributes only modestly” to the sort of person they become. Focusing on this might help. Perhaps if you remove any “shoulda, coulda” blame you place on yourself, you can set aside some of your anger, show compassion for your daughter, and be loving and supportive despite your dismay at her choices. It’s possible your grandkids have a chance. If you come at this more lovingly than adversarially, they just might end up spending more time with Grandpa than the bad dad you probably suspect is a few infant crying jags away from putting grain alcohol in the sippy cup.
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