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--Weather Corner --What Is a Year? The interval required for the earth to complete one revolution around the sun. A sidereal year, which is the time it take for the earth to make one absolute revolution around the sun, is 365 days, 6 hours, 9 minutes, and 9.5 seconds. The calendar year begins at 12 o’clock midnight local time on the night of December 31st-January 1st. Currently, the Gregorian calendar of 365 days is used, with 366 days every four years, a leap year.

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The Hit Radio Program Joins CRN Digital TalkSAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA — GOTT Entertainment Incorporated, the producers of America’s hit golf talk & lifestyle program the Tee IT Up Show, are pleased to announce the expansion of their national radio network. The Tee It Up Radio Network (T.I.U.R.) has join forces with CRN Digital Talk Radio, which is the leader in cable/digital talk radio across the US.Al and Adam Gottfried (father and son duo), creators of the hit show Tee It Up, are very excited about the partnership with CRN.“We are excited to reach more people across the US via CRN and their niche outlets via cable, terrestrial radio and online/social media,” said Adam Gottfried.“Mike Horn, Founder of CRN is our kind of man. He gets it. He’s been in this

business forever, like us which makes me feel comfortable and excited,” added Alan Gottfried.Since 1983, CRN digital Talk Radio has been the premier syndicator of talk radio programming to Cable/Satellite TV, Broadcast Radio and the Internet. CRN creates the freshest talk radio programming and partners with top radio talent in the industry. In addition, CRN maintains an in house network of 6 High Definition audio channels and a full service media agency. Please visit www.crntalk.com for additional information.The Tee It Up Radio Network is also excited to announce the details of the The 8th Annual Tee It Up Show CELEBRITY Golf Classic. This special annual event will be held at Mountain Gate CC in Los Angeles on October 7th. For playing spots or sponsorship 411, call Margaret Gottfried @ (818) 849-3630, ext. 221. The tournament continues to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Celebrity invitees include Donald Trump, Dennis Haysbert, George Lopez, Alan Thicke, Vince Gil, Jane Seymour, Oscar De La Hoya and many more. Listen to the Tee IT Up Show Sunday mornings 6-8am PST/9-11am EST. Check your local listings or listen LIVE by logging on to www.teeitupshow.com and clicking on LISTEN LIVE. (www.teeitupshow.com)

Pictured Above: Van Nuys Neighborhood Councilman Derek Waleko and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa pose for a picture after discussing the city’s budget. Derek Waleko has represented the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council as one of the two elected “Budget Advocates” as well as serving as the Honorable President of the VNNC.

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA -- Derek Waleko’s entire career has been involved in international business with the last three years focused on improving Los Angeles. Derek has a rich history with Asia, living overseas for many years building his network working for the Korean government. Today, Derek is a senior government advisor in charge of investments at the prestigious KOTRA Los Angeles, handling foreign direct investments and mergers & acquisitions with specialties in international trade, economic development policy, and strategies. Derek’s main task is analyzing company financials and promoting U.S. businesses to investors. Derek has been featured in the Korea Times and was named Mr. KOTRA in 2012.In addition, Derek has been working towards turning Los Angeles into a hub city for international trade between Latin America and Asia. Working closely with LA Economic Development Corporation and the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Derek led the charge in working directly with the Mayor’s office to develop the city’s first Latino-Asian conference called KLP 2012. By bringing together both private and public sectors from Latin America, Los Angeles, and Asia, Derek envisions new job growth for the future of Los Angeles. Derek also works with global corporations and was the lead at KOTRA for Samsung Shilla’s $1.2 billion bid at Los Angeles World Airport’s new LAX duty-free development.Outside of work, Derek volunteers much of his time within his community. As the former President of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council, Derek sat on the board of the Mayor’s Budget Advocate Committee, spending countless hours drafting recommendations to advise the Mayor on reducing the city’s deficit and increasing revenue. Throughout the years, Derek has done much to give back directly to the community, such as helping send a local undocumented student benefiting from the AB540 law to UCLA through sponsorship and fundraising, working with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps passing out toys in CD 6 during the holidays, feeding the needy with his wife during Thanksgiving, and working on beautification projects including graffiti removal and street cleanup efforts. Derek and his wife are also big advocates for no-kill animal shelters and spay/neuter programs for the pets of Los Angeles. (Continued on page 4)

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-- Word oF the Week --politics (pronounced “pol-i-tiks”)-- noun1. the science or art of political government.2. the practice or profession of conducting political affairs.3. political affairs: The advocated reforms have become embroiled in politics.4. political methods or maneuvers: We could not approve of his politics in winning passage of the bill.5. political principles or opinions: We avoided discussion of religion and politics. His politics are his own affair.

-- the poWer oF preVentIon --By Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D.The media is abuzz with stories of outrageous markups at many hospitals. One of the most eye-popping numbers making the rounds? A supposedly “non-profit” hospital charges $1.50 per pill for a generic version of Tylenol. That’s about 100 times the retail price.Obviously, health care takes too much out of our paychecks, too much from our bank accounts, and too many of our tax dollars. Spending in this sector accounts for almost 18 percent of the economy. And the rising cost of government health programs is the biggest long-term driver of our national debt. Medicare alone cost $551 billion in 2012 and is projected to cost more than $1 trillion in a decade.The question is what we should do about it. One approach is simply to squeeze down costs, and there are certainly savings to be reaped this way. A better approach, however, is to look at what is driving these high levels of health care spending and see if we can intervene there.The simplest answer in terms of cost drivers is just two words: chronic disease. Right now, chronic disease is rampant in America -- almost half the population has at least one. It’s a mistake to think of these conditions as mere nuisances to be managed. They kill. More than 1.7 million Americans succumb to a chronic condition; it’s a factor in 70 percent of all deaths in the country.In addition to being deadly, chronic disease is also expensive. Roughly three quarters of $2.7 trillion spent on health care in 2011 was linked to patients with chronic disease.That’s a huge cost for individuals and employers. It’s an even bigger percentage of the cost to taxpayers of government-run health programs: About 83 percent of Medicaid spending and a whopping 98 percent of Medicare was for patients with some sort of chronic disease.Medicare, the federal health program for seniors, is particularly susceptible to costs associated with chronic disease: Over half of its patients have five or more chronic conditions, and those patients account for about three quarters of the program’s spending.Our problem in a nutshell is that we are too focused on treating these conditions when we should be focused on preventing them.The fact is that in America we don’t really have a health care system. We have a sick care system. We spend too little time and money trying to prevent people from getting sick and too much on treating people who are already ill.We shouldn’t wait until people are sick to help them. And the good news is that many of the most common chronic ailments are preventable: According to the Centers for Disease Control, more exercise, better eating habits, and smoking cessation could prevent 80 percent of heart disease and strokes as well as 40 percent of cancers. (Continued to page 8...)

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entertainment tips of the week

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By Jean Strauber, Entertainment Editor

the hIstorIC pantages theaterThe Pasadena Playhouse has long been one of the shining lights of theater here in the Los Angeles area. My entire column is devoted to this venerable institution as my way of saying thank you for so many years of great entertainment for the theatre-going public.The historic Pasadena Playhouse has a rich history dating back to 1917 when an itinerant acting troupe by the name of the Gilmor Brown Players settled in Pasadena -- at the time a sleepy little town of farmers and wealthy vacationers. The town fell in love with the Players and before they had spent 10 years here, local residents donated the money to move the company out of the derelict old burlesque house and the newly constructed Pasadena Playhouse in 1924, originally known as the Pasadena Community Playhouse. At the time, The Playhouse was the largest and most technically

advanced venue on this side of the Mississippi River. George Bernard Shaw dubbed Pasadena “The Athens of the West.” During the 30’s the theatre included a College of Theatre Arts (known as “The Star Factory”) which produced such notables as Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Raymond Burr and Sally Struthers. Talent came from across the country and premiered hundreds of new plays by such notable playwrights such as Tennessee Williams, Eugene O’Neill and Noel Coward.The Playhouse was constantly abuzz with activity. In fact the Playhouse experimented with new theatrical forms, such as theatre-in-the-round. The Playhouse built and operated on of the first television stations in Southern California -- KTTV. For a variety of reasons including the death of founding director Gilmore Brown, changes in Actors Equity Association laws and the opening of drama departments in colleges and universities,

the Playhouse went bankrupt and had to close its doors in 1969. Thanks to a partnership between the Pasadena city government, local businesses and the dedicated patrons and philanthropists,, the theatre re-opened its doors in 1985. In recent years, the Playhouse has become instrumental in launching new works and landmark revivals for the American Theatre, while displaying a commitment to cultural and theatrical diversity. Recent highlights including the nation tour of “Purlie” (with the Goodman Theatre), “Looped” (starring Valerie Harper) and others.You can find a collection of history in the form of programs, photographs and written material in The Pasadena Archives, funded by the Pasadena Playhouse Alumni and Associates and their generous donors. sleepless In seattle

- the MUsICalThe Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Elizabeth Doran, Executive Director)

in association with David Shor Productions announced the cast and creative team for the forthcoming world premiere of “Sleepless In Seattle - The Musical.” You know the story: Sam is a widower and a single father; his son, Jonah, calls into a talk radio program looking for a wife for his father; Sam ends up getting on the phone and laments about his lost love. Annie hears the program and falls in love with Sam, despite the fact that she has never met him and is engaged to another man. Annie sets out to meet Sam while he is contending with an onslaught of letters from available women equally touched by his phone call. Sleepless In Seattle, the movie, has been named among the Top 10 Best Romantic Comedies of all time. Director and Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps stated, “I am extremely pleased and most fortunate to have such a talented cast of performers and designers to bring this beloved story to our stage. Each and every one of them will bring their unique personal energy, artistry and musical skill to this production which I hope will have a whole new generation fall in love with Sam and Annie’s romantic adventure.”Producer David Shor added, “With this amazing cast and the addition of the incredible talents of multi-Tony Award nominee

Larry Blank as our music supervisor, Tony Award-winning Michael Starobin as our orchestrator, multi-award winner musical Director David O and Emmy Award-winner Spencer Liff as our choreographer, I couldn’t be more thrilled with the show the audiences at the Pasadena Playhouse are going to experience in a few short weeks.” The cast includes Time Martin Gleason (The Phantom of the Opera) as Sam, Joe West (Broadway’s “A Christmas Story”) as Jonah, Chandra Lee Schwartz as Annie and Sabrina Sloan as Becky. Performances will begin May 24 and run through June 23, with an official press opening on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 5:00 pm. Preview single tickets are $59 to $74, with premium seating available at $100. Regular single ticket prices are $64 to $107 with premium seating available for $100 each on weeknights and $145 each on weekend performances. Tickets are available by calling The Pasadena Playhouse at (626) 356-7529. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue in Pasadena.

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The Pasadena Playhouse debuts Cirque At The Playhouse summer programs for youth, teens and adults on July 15 with a showcase and festival

finale planned for August 17, 2013. Cirque At The Playhouse is dedicated to training and nurturing a local and global community of artists of all ages committed to excellence in the study of circus arts, clowning, mask play, serial arts and all non-fourth-wall styles of theatre. Guided by professional Cirque artists, Cirque At The Playhouse invites all participants to explore the magical discipline of Cirque -- corporal excellence, aerial wonder, object manipulation and comique prowess. Youth classes (ages 8-12/grades 3-7) comprise a two-week session from July 15-28. Kids will enter a ‘Big Top” of fun and explore the world of Cirque and learn how to balance gravity, juggling, acrobatics, aerial wonder, clowning, games and play. Teen classes (ages 13-17/grades 8-12) -- two-week session July 15-28. Teens will train in skills needed to advance in a career in physical theatre arts. Adult Classes (Ages 18+), a two-week session July 15-28. The program is open to all adults who have to “run away to the Cirque.” A two-week professional intensive program will be held from July 29 to August 11. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena. Call the Pasadena Playhouse at (626) 356-7529 or visiting PasadenaPlayhouse.org.

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(Continued from page 1) -- Derek’s love for animals and taking care of the land came from his childhood growing up on his family’s cattle ranch in Texas. Much time was spent caring for livestock and tending to the fields. It was on his family’s ranch where he learned simple life lessons about hard work, commitment, and what an honest day’s work can produce.Throughout his travels, from studying abroad in Spain, to attending graduate school in Manhattan, to living in South Korea, Derek has learned to embrace the world’s unique diversity. He believes that every person has something to contribute to their community, and he’d like to be a champion to make the voices of Los Angeles heard.Derek met his wife Sandra at Texas Tech University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree. Sandra is now a teacher at Yeshiva University, where you’ll find her and Derek cheering for the Yeshiva basketball team. He and Sandra live in Van Nuys with their dogs, Stormy and Minnie. (www.derekwaleko.com)

la sherIFF’s depUtIes CaraVan to saCraMento to honor the Fallen

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Twenty-two members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are caravanning 380 miles from Sheriff’s Headquarters to Sacramento in honor of California Peace Officers killed in the line of duty. The deputies’ journey started Sunday morning, May 5. They will be driving marked Sheriff’s patrol vehicles with black bands across the Sheriff’s Insignia. The black bands represent the loss of peace officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies will be joining other California law enforcement officers and participate in the 2013 California Peace Officer’s Candlelight Vigil and Memorial ceremony in memory of California Peace Officers who died in the line of duty.

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sUMMer readIng skIlls prograMs on la ValleY College CaMpUs

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA -- Los Angeles Valley College, Community Services, will offer eight different reading skills programs for 4 year olds through adults. Tuition and materials fees vary by program level. The early summer session begins the week of June 21 and a late summer session begins the week of July 24. Programs are available on the Los Angeles Valley College campus at 5800 Fulton Avenue in Valley Glen. Reading programs for younger students build comprehension and students learn the phonics and fluency skills they need to become strong readers. Programs for older students and adults are geared toward improving comprehension and study skills, vocabulary, and speed reading. The skills taught in the classes reinforce the importance of reading for pleasure and developing a lifelong love of books.Los Angeles Valley College, Community Services, and the Institute of Reading Development have cooperated to provide these programs to residents of the Los Angeles Valley College service area since 1995. The programs are designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. For more information about the reading programs or to register, call (888) 201-2448, 5:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday to Friday, or 5:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday to Sunday.

FIrst 5 la laUnChes CaMpaIgn For Fathers and Male CaregIVers to proMote theIr IMportanCe

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Some forms of households that were rare just a generation ago are becoming common as more fathers than ever before are taking an active role in the day-to-day care of their children. Among fathers with a wife in the workforce, 32 percent were a regular source of care for their children under age 15, up from 26 percent in 2002, according to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report. And among these fathers with preschool-age children, one in five fathers was the primary caregiver, meaning their child spent more time in their care than any other type of arrangement. First 5 LA is launching a public education campaign targeted toward fathers and other male caregivers of children

5 and under to promote the importance of fatherhood/male involvement and empower dads to take a more active role to make a positive long-term impact in their child’s life.Studies show that responsible male figures active in their children’s lives contribute to their positive development both cognitively and socially. Such children tend to get along better with their peers, be academically successful, stay in school longer and use drugs and alcohol less frequently.“Children thrive when they have an involved father or male caregiver, someone who loves them, knows them, guides them, and helps them achieve greater academic success,” said Kim Belshé, executive director of First 5 LA. ” Through this campaign,

we want to inspire and equip men to be engaged fathers, grandfathers and father figures for the young children in their lives.”There are currently several organizations throughout Los Angeles County that with the help of First 5 LA funding offer programs aimed at better engaging fathers in their children’s lives. They include: Young Dads Program, Friends of the Family, 15350 Sherman Way, Suite 140, Van Nuys. Call 818-988-4430 or visit www.fofca.org; Project Fatherhood, Operation Life, 7143 Baird Ave., Reseda. Call 818-705-3140 or visit www.operationlife.org; and Positive Parenting for Padres (Spanish), The Help Group Child & Family Center, 15339 Saticoy St., Van Nuys. Call

818-267-2738 or visit www.thehelpgroup.org.The First 5 LA campaign promoting fatherhood will offer a variety of ways men can make a difference in a young child’s future. Running from April through June, the campaign includes: a special issue of First 5 LA’s quarterly Family Guide; local radio and online advertising and media interviews; a video series featuring a local chef and his young son; joint activities with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sparks and Chivas; and a special event in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education along with other organizations. Visit www.ReadySe tGrowLA.org for more information and suggested activities for parents and children to do together.

soBer daY la parade, FestIVal

& Walkathon at CIVIC CenterVAN NUYS, CA -- The 18th annual Sober Day LA, Spring Festival and Walkathon will take place on Sunday, May 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival will include a youth and family fair with exhibits, booths, community information and live music, as well as dancers, musicians and singers from around the world performing on the main stage. Participants will walk one of two routes -- one from Panorama Mall to the Van Nuys Civic Center, and a parade route from Van Nuys and Vanowen to the Civic Center. The parade will include equestrians, dancers, floats and drill teams. For more information or registration, call Sober Link at (818) 623-0945 or visit www.soberdayla.com.


Travel tips of the week

-- eastern Canada WIth gloBUs --By Jean Strauber,Travel EditorWant to explore Eastern Canada? Globus Vacations offers this nine-day escorted Historic Cities of Eastern Canada tour. On this vacation you’ll be able to spend two nights each in Montréal, Québec, City, Ottawa, and Toronto. The tour will begin in Montréal, Canada’s second-largest city, with a sightseeing tour and a visit to Notre Dame Basilica. Your next destination is Québec City, once the center of New France and one of the most historic and best-preserved cities in North America. Third destination is Canada’s capital, Ottawa. And, last but not least, you’ll head to Toronto. The following is your the itinerary:DAY 1- Arrive in Montréal. That night, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink (and probably some hors d’oeuvres). Your tour director will provide some information about your upcoming adventure. Your Hotel for the next two nights is the Montréal Fairmont.DAY 2- This morning a local guide will join your

tour director in a sightseeing tour which will take in Notre Dame Basilica, the Old Seminary of St. Sulpice, and a drive to the top of Mount Royal to enjoy a panorama of the city. In the evening your tour director might suggest an optional dinner excursion to the Restaurant du View Port located in the heart of Old Montreal. The restaurant is located in a historic building dating back to 1880, which originally served as an inn for the sailors that visited this important commercial harbor. The charm of the old stone walls have been preserved in the dining rooms.DAY 3- After your included breakfast you’ll board your deluxe motorcoach and journey to romantic Québec City, once the center of New France and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival you will enjoy a guided tour of one of North America’s most historic and best-preserved cities. Within the walls you’ll see old world houses crowding the narrow streets in Lower Town by the St. Lawrence River and the historic Plains of Abraham. Other sightseeing points of interest

are the Place d’Armers, the Laval Seminary and the Place Royale. Your hotel for the next two nights is Hilton Québec. DAY 4- Today is free for you to enjoy some independent activities. Explore the city’s historic sites, take a carriage ride, or just stroll the streets of Old Québec City. Your tour director might suggest two optional excursions. The first is a 90-minute narrated cruise where you’ll discover the charm of Ile d’Orleans. You can admire the Montmorency Falls, the highest waterfall in eastern Canada, view the port installations on both shores of the St. Lawrence River and cruise beneath the prestigious Chateau Frontenac (pictured), perched atop Cap Diamant, with the majestic Laurentian Mountains in the background. A second optional excursion is a guided trip to Montmorency Falls, a waterfall which is higher than Niagara Falls and offers an unforgettable panorama view. Then, it going to the western tip of Ile d’Orleans, followed by dinner at Le Moulin Saint Laurent, originally a water mill with a history dating

back to 1675. The cuisine at this charming dining spot includes local and regional specialties.DAY 5- Today you will head to Ottawa, the nation’s capital. But, before you leave Québec there is a stop at a Sugar Shack for a guided tour to learn the art of making maple syrup. As you head south, there will be a stop at Cap-de-la-Madeleine for a visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a national shrine famous for its famed stained glass windows. There will be ample time to stroll through the grounds of the sanctuary and see the Madonna in the old chapel. Your journey continues on to the nation’s capital which is framed by the banks of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. Before a riving at your hotel, enjoy a delicious Canadian specialty -- a Beavertail, a pastry stretched to the shape of a you-know-what, with your favorite topping added. Your hotel in Ottawa will be The Lord Elgin.DAY 6- Your morning begins with a sightseeing tour accompanied by a local guide. You’ll see the Canadian Mint, the residences of the Governor General and Prime Minister and Parliament Hill. You may wish to visit the Canadian Museum of civilization to study their exhibits which covers the period of early Norse

settlement, exploration and fur-trading days, as well as the achievements of later generations. DAY 7- Travel this morning to Ivy Lea and then on to Gananoque. Here you will board a boat for a cruise through the waterways of 1,000 Islands National Park. Then, it’s on to Kingston for a brief visit of this historic city. Next, it’s driving along Lake Ontario to Toronto, Canada’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. Your hotel will be the Fairmont Royal York.DAY 8- In Toronto, begin your final full day with a short drive south along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. Board the Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. If you’re adventurous, take an optional flightseeing over the falls. Before leaving the area you’ll see the picturesque Floral Clock. In the afternoon you’ll return to Toronto to enjoy a sightseeing tour which will include the Legislature Building; the

ethnic neighborhoods; the University of Toronto; and Eaton Centre, the city’s number one tourist attraction with more than 300 stores for world-class shopping. In the evening your tour director will host a special farewell dinner at the top of the 1,815-foot tall CN Tower. DAY 9- The tour ends this morning after breakfast. Globus will provide transfers from the hotel.May I recommend that you schedule the Historic Cities of Canada tour during the fall foliage season when Mother Nature takes out her palette and paints her trees in vivid purples, oranges, reds and golds? The optional excursions that I mentioned might or might not be offered, but you can be certain that the optional excursions that will be offered will enrich your vacation even further. Globus Historic Cities of Canada Tour is $2,060 per person/double occupancy, land only. For more information consult your travel professional or me at (800) 870-9345.


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MAUI, HAWAII –Honua Kai Resort & Spa on Maui knows bigger is better when it comes to vacation accommodations and living area. Their Kamehameha Suite’s expansive lanai is a jaw dropping 3200 square feet. The pinnacle in a collection of specialty suites that range from oceanfront end units to ocean view penthouses, the extravagant 3-

bedroom Kamehameha Suite is located oceanfront on the 6th floor of Hokulani tower. While the interior measures an impressive 2650 square feet, the 3200-square-foot lanai more than doubles the living space of the vacation suite. The 270-degree view from the lanai wraps from the West Maui Mountains, islands of Molokaì and Lanaì, and the Pacific Ocean.The lanai has seating for a large gathering with contemporary teak David Sutherland furnishings and is meant to be used as an extension of the interior with a glass Nana wall system that pockets back opening up the interior suite to the outdoors. Here guests can lounge on one of the three sun beds, whale watch on a chaise lounge, enjoy the sunset in the center seating area, and share dinner under the stars.The Kamehameha Suite is priced at $2500 per night, plus taxes and resort fee. For reservations and information, please contact a travel professional, or call the Resort directly at 1-888-718-5789 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hawaiì Time, or visit www.honuakaimaui.com.About Honua Kai Resort & Spa (www.honuakaimaui.com) -- Honua Kai offers a uniquely contemporary Maui experience. Nestled on 38 oceanfront acres of Kaànapali’s pristine North Beach, the resort is designed as two U-shaped buildings with ocean and mountain views, lush landscaping and expansive open spaces. This openness is mirrored in each of the 628 guest suites (studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom) with professionally equipped kitchens, spacious and homelike floor plans, and luxury resort services. An imaginative aqua network of pools, hot tubs, natural pond bridges, waterslide, waterfalls and fountains allows for privacy and play. The Hokulani building houses 318 guest suites, Àina Gourmet Market, pool, fitness center, concierge desk and Family Fun Club. The Konea building has 310 guest suites and two pools. Duke’s Beach House is located oceanfront, and the pool & beach activities operate poolside.

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SAN DIEGO, CA — The Catamaran Hotel, Resort and Spa in San Diego is the place to be on Mission Bay. If you want to relax and just watch the sailboats cruise by after a nice full body massage, that is totally understandable. However, if you were into kayaking, boat cruises, sailing, surfing, water skiing, biking, skating, kayaking and free diving, you would want to be at the Catamaran Hotel as well.

The Catamaran awakens the senses, relaxes the body and soothes the soul. You can explore the hidden gardens with over 1,000 types of eclectic plants and flowers, exotic birds, 100 varieties of palm trees, and 30 types of hibiscus. Be sure to surround yourself with the striking sunsets, the splendor of secluded sandy beaches, and the sights and sounds of nature all in one place.This historic property and its surrounding area was originally the summer estate of the Scripps family which they called Braemar. Mrs. Scripps, matriarch of the family, envisioned a simple yet elegant home, a place where the family could enjoy wonderful ocean breezes and comfortable starry nights. The family eventually abandoned their summer estate in late 1955, and it was sold. In 1958, Mr. William D. Evans acquired the property and began construction of what would become the Catamaran Resort Hotel. Initially the resort was a modest 82-room Inn. The pier has not changed much since the property was first purchased. The original décor was modeled off of a Spanish motif. However, the Spanish décor did not create the ambient feeling the Evans hoped to effect. He wanted the buildings to act as a frame around a picturesque landscape. After much deliberation, it was decided that the main constant motif of the ever-changing inn would be drawn from tropical themes and influences.When looking at the main buildings, you will notice that the architecture is heavy on the bottom and light on the top. This is typical of colonial Hawaiian architecture. All of the window frames and doors you see in the hotel are carved out of Mahogany that was cut 25 years ago in Honduras. Expert craftsmen were hired to design and build the exotic waterfall and pond in the lobby. The waterfall itself is comprised of several distinct six-foot by eight-foot tall segments. The tile in the lobby is made up of handcrafted Cantera stone imported from deep in the heart of Mexico.Throughout the decades, the Evans family has gone to great lengths to import traditional Pacific Island art. All of the ethnic art including spears, personal jewelry, hand-woven rugs, and warrior shields are from New Guinea and were made prior to World War II. As you face the front desk, look above and you will see a very large Tapa cloth made of Mulberry bark. It is from the New Hebrides Islands located off the coast of New Guinea. When this piece was commissioned, it was the largest one done since 1920 and took many different island families over a year to make. The wood that makes up the front desk is called Black Koa wood, which is native to the Tahitian Islands. The totem poles throughout the property were handcrafted in Bali specifically for the Catamaran. As you approach the stairs on the way to the Atoll restaurant, look to your left and you will see large carving encased in glass that looks like a stool. This piece of art is known as the “speaking stool,” the second largest known in existence. It was found by Michael Rockefeller in a headhunter village in 1961.The Catamaran’s 313 rooms and suites are spacious and tastefully appointed with their own balcony or patio. Mission Bay, the world’s largest aquatic park, is at your doorstep and the enticing waves of the Pacific Ocean are just 100 yards away. Enjoy marvelous views of the California coastline or stunning city skyline from every part of the beach resort. In San Diego, activities and local attractions are never far away. Visit the world famous San Diego Zoo, historic Old Town, and SeaWorld. Whether staying at the Catamaran Resort for pleasure or business, you’ll experience San Diego, one of Southern California’s most exciting cities, in all its fascinating and colorful detail. (For more information, please visit www.catamaranresort.com)


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Cárdenas deMands end to seqUesterSAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley), member of the House Committee on the Budget, on May 3 issued a statement following the addition of more than 170,000 American jobs in April.“America has shown that we are resilient, and that we are continuing to fight, as we emerge from a worldwide economic downturn,” said Cárdenas. “Under President Obama’s leadership, we have now created private sector jobs every single month for more than three straight years. However, we should be doing better.“Our economic growth is being cut by the guillotine known as sequestration. Without this clumsy, wasteful, across-the-board cut, our nation’s economy would be performing better and we could spend in a way that invests in our future while responsibly shrinking our deficit. I have written budgets before and I know that a responsible solution is possible. When we return to Washington, I hope Speaker Boehner and Budget Chairman Ryan get us around a table with the Senate, so we can hammer out our differences, write a real, American budget and get this country on the right fiscal track.”

CItY oF los angeles reCeIVes $13.7 MIllIon grant to traIn and hIre angeleno WorkersLOS ANGELES, CA -- Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined with the Community Development Department and workforce development partners to celebrate the placement of 200,000 Angelenos in living wage jobs and over 75,000 youth in LA Youth summer employment over the course of his administration, making Los Angeles’ workforce development program one of the most successful in the country. And the good news doesn’t stop there, officials took the opportunity to also announce the receipt of a $13.7 million federal grant aimed at training and hiring an additional 2,000 or more displaced LA workers.“A job is more than a paycheck, it is a sense of purpose,” Mayor Villaraigosa said. “Throughout the course of my administration my office has worked hard to provide living wage employment for the people of Los Angeles. Today we can say that we’ve done that for 200,000 Angelenos and with this grant today, we’re about to add 2,000 more.”The “Getting LA Back 2 Work” campaign, funded by a National Emergency Grant under the Department of Labor, will provide displaced workers from Department of Labor-identified public agencies and private employers with paid on-the-job training at a variety of businesses that have pledged to hire workers once their training is complete. The grant will reimburse employers with up to 90 percent of their training costs for employees displaced from the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Unified School District, United States Census, Northrup Grumman and Borders Bookstores from 2010 to present.“Helping people train for jobs and place them in solid positions is our goal and this National Emergency Grant enables us to do just that,” Gregg Irish, Executive Director of the City’s Workforce Investment Board, said. “We look forward to taking this challenge and finding a specific group of jobless individuals, bringing them into our WorkSource Centers and giving them the tools and training that will put them in front of employers who will embrace them as highly valued members of their workforce.”Displaced workers who qualify are urged to locate their local WorkSource Center by visiting www.wiblacity.org/b2w or calling 3-1-1. At their local WorkSource Center, workers will receive small-group or individual orientation workshops and will be immediately enrolled into the “Getting LA Back 2 Work” program.“It is a job to get a job,” successfully placed WorkSource Center training program graduate Jeni Cobb said. “But if we are proactive, go through trainings, job fairs, conferences, workshops, and utilize resources available in your community, like the City’s WorkSource Centers, people will find jobs again.”In order to facilitate appropriate re-employment, WorkSource Centers will also conduct a basic skills assessment of each program participant, and will determine which specific skills gaps can be addressed through classroom training, subsidized work experience, and/or direct on the job training. Training activities will be structured for each individual program participant. This training ensures that skills gaps preventing an individual from securing employment are quickly and easily identified and addressed.“There are still too many of our workers left behind because of the Great Recession,” Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board Chair Charlie Woo said. “I invite the business and employer community to join us in this public-private partnership to get unemployed Angelenos re-trained and back to work.”To sign on as an employer with the “Getting LA Back 2 Work” program, businesses must sign a “Pledge to Hire” with the City of Los Angeles. To receive further information on this process, business owners are urged to contact Brenda Anderson at [email protected] or 213-744-9076.

-- the poWer oF preVentIon --By Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D. (...Continued from page 2)

But prevention takes work. We need to gather more evidence about which prevention programs are most effective. We must fund new research and improvements in information technology that can make it easier to spot chronic disease before it becomes a problem.We also need to find ways to encourage healthy behavior. One study looking at 32 different programs designed to promote good health found that such programs could save an average of $3.48 in health spending for every dollar spent on health promotion.We also need better management and better coordination of those who are already chronically

sick. Researchers have found that the chronically ill get just a little more than half of the preventive services that are clinically recommended.That’s not good enough. But there are signs of hope. Medicare, for example, is already improving as a provider of wellness, with more than 20 million seniors enjoying free wellness visits, cancer screenings, and other preventive services the program now offers.There’s plenty more to be done. We need to reward evidence based medicine and rebuild our health care payment system so that its pays for outcomes, not procedures. We need to facilitate communication

between health researchers and practicing doctors, find opportunities hidden in the reams of patient data, and redirect basic research efforts toward cures for chronic diseases.Ultimately, our challenge is not about spending less. It’s about spending smarter. Prevention of chronic disease is the key.

Kenneth Thorpe, Ph.D., is the chairman of the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. He currently serves as the Robert W. Woodruff Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Policy & Management, in the Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.


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