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7pm, Cartoon Network
Adventure Time
Will romance bloom when LSP reunites with a former classmate in "Bad Timing"? Can Jake and Finn nab the bandit who robbed Her Lumpiness in "Candy Streets"? These questions and more may be answered.
SEASON 1 FINALE, 8pm, Fox
Almost Human
In "Straw Man," a rash of murders mimics the M.O. of a serial killer who was thwarted by Kennex's father. Off the beat, Dorian receives his first performance evaluation since rejoining the ranks. Spoiler alert: He gets perfect marks on the "conversations while riding in the car" portion.
8pm, CBS
How I Met Your Mother
The latest wedding day disruptions in "Vesuvius" include Lily and Robin's spat and Barney's suit-selection paralysis. Meanwhile, the gang views The Wedding Bride against Ted's wishes, and Robin's sister (Lucy Hale) returns.
8pm, The CW
How are you guys celebrating the 10th anniversary of Arrival Day? Gloria's doing so with a social experiment where some human teens spend a day in the Atrian sector in "Our Toil Shall Strive to Mend." Emery tags along to film the results, while Roman objects vociferously and Teri and Drake mess with the interlopers for kicks.
8pm, ABC Family
Switched at Birth
Dance numbers enliven every act of "Dance Me to the End of Love," and not just at the school formal, to which a reluctant Travis invites Mary Beth. Will cutting a rug help Bay adjust to her injury and her art class demands, Daphne pursue the notion of studying pre-med, and John attempt to reconcile with Kathryn?
9pm, ABC Family
The Fosters
The stress of a tough choice piles up on Jesus, throwing him off his wrestling game at a critical moment. Elsewhere in "Escapes and Reversals," Mariana learns some disturbing details about Zac's home life, and protecting Brandon could force Callie to hang another friend out to dry.
9pm, Syfy
Being Human
Sally's time-traveling finally backfires in "Rewind, Rewind." First she gets trapped in the past, then bollixes up the present for herself and her roommates. No word yet on which of our many possible dystopian futures this rigamarole will trigger.
9pm, Fox
The Following
As Ryan and the FBI search for Lily Gray in "Sacrifice," danger looms for Max. Stupid danger, Col. Jessup? On this show, Lt. Kaffee, is there any other kind?
SEASON 2 PREMIERE, 9pm, A&E
Bates Motel
Miss Watson's death preys on Norman's mind as "Gone but Not Forgotten" returns us to the quaintest little lodging spot this side of the Overlook Hotel. Meanwhile, Bradley goes to great lengths in the hunt for her father's killer, and Dylan is enmeshed in White Pine Bay's drug war. Recap all the season premiere shenanigans at 11pm, as the debut of Bates Motel: After Hours continues the Hardwickification of cable drama. Actors and producers will field questions from a studio audience in the live broadcast.
SERIES PREMIERE, 10pm, A&E
Those Who Kill
Chloë Sevigny stars as a homicide detective on the trail of a serial killer in this thriller based on the Danish crimes Den som dræber. In the opener, she recruits a forensic psychiatrist (James D'Arcy) to help her track down not only her killer quarry, but her missing brother as well.
10pm, FX
Lana, did you hear who's guest-starring at your party in "Archer Vice: Baby Shower"? Lana? LANA?! LAAANNNNAAAAAA! It's Kenny "Danger Zone" Loggins! And he's gonna sing a duet with Cherlene! And then Archer's gonna arm-wrestle Pam while making Krieger dance through a barn and Cyril wear a gopher costume because let's milk this for all it's damn worth!
10pm, NBC
The Blacklist
Dianne Wiest is "The Judge," the rumored ringleader of an underground court that may be connected to the reemergence of a long-missing prosecutor. While the team probes that, Red checks up on a woman who entices Tom at a conference.
10pm, ABC
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10pm, MTV
Teen Wolf
The tale of a World War II internment camp holds a crucial key in "The Fox and the Wolf." Meanwhile, Kira's strange new powers—and her vital new role—come to light.
10pm, Syfy
Lost Girl
In what winds up becoming a serendipitously timed tribute to the recently passed Harold Ramis, "Groundhog Fae" sticks Bo in a time loop, reliving the same night repeatedly. Preoccupied by Christmastime festivities, her friends don't even notice she's nowhere to be found.
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– Seth MacFarlane on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, 11pm, Comedy Central
– Author Caitlin Flanagan on The Colbert Report, 11:30pm, Comedy Central
– Tina Fey and Randy Newman on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:35pm, NBC
– Zach Braff, double arm transplant recipient Sgt. Brendan Marrocco and surgeon Dr. Andrew Lee, and Future Islands on Late Show with David Letterman, 11:35pm, CBS
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CITYWIDE A small majority of recently polled Santa Monica voters favor City Hall's tentative plan to fund affordable housing through a tax on the sale of real estate.
Since the dissolution of the redevelopment agency in 2012, construction and purchase of new apartments for low-income residents has slowed to a near halt. Before the dissolution, City Hall would spend more than $15 million annually to fund affordable housing. Since 1994, about 38 percent of all
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percent said they were not very or not at all prepared. Given the likelihood of a large quake in the near future, several local agencies said residents should begin to prepare as
CITYWIDE There will be a lot of races to watch tonight thanks, in part, to two men who aren't running. The three seats in the three fiercest races that Santa Monicans will vote on in tonight's primary election are up for grabs thanks to the retirement of Rep. Henry Waxman (DSanta Monica) and the term limits imposed on L.A. County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky. Former State Senator and Assemblyperson Sheila Kuehl has been running to fill Yaroslavksy's seat since January of last year. Former Santa Monica Mayor Bobby Shriver waited until this January to get into the race but holds the most cash, with $1 million coming from his own pocket. West Hollywood City Councilmember John Duran has less cash than Shriver or Kuehl but has picked up some notable recent endorsements, including that of the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. Other candidates include Pamela Conley Ulich, Doug Fay, Yuval Daniel Kremer, Rudy
Analy Bravo Santa Monica's Pico Youth & Family Center celebrated 12 years of service at its 7th Annual Hope & Unity Awards Gala. Awardees from left to right: Samohi students:Marcus Tappen & Ranjana Charles, UCLA senior Diane Romo and recent Syracuse University graduate: Angel Villasenor, who received the prestigious Joe Gandara Award, named after Santa Monica's only medal of honor recipient. PYFC founder Oscar de la Torre presented the awards.
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CITYWIDE A small earthquake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, hit the Westside on June 1 and public safety officials are using
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Coding for kids program at Santa Monica College Seeking to help minimize "summer learning loss" and introduce young people to high-demand careers paths, Santa Monica College Community Education is launching a new program that will teach computer programming to middle school students. The "Computer Coding for Kids Program" pairs a 3-part program in web design and mobile development with career exploration. "We want to be pro-active in giving kids a jump start on developing valuable skills for this new economy and doing it in a way that is engaging and fun." says Michelle King, SMC Director of Career & Contract Education. And although this summer's offering of the computer coding program will target disadvantaged youth and other at-risk student groups, the long-term goal of the program will be to help promote, engage and celebrate student success in learning Science, Technology, Engineering & Math- (STEM-) related courses, King said. Youngsters in this program will be taught the basics, starting with how to stimulate their creative thinking to generate concepts that can be developed into a computer code. Classroom instruction and discussions will be led by experts who are active in the local "Silicon Beach" tech community. Projects will teach the basic concepts of HTML and web development, while providing insight into applicable resources and possible careers paths. "In addition to providing students with valuable knowledge, the program is also aiming to convey the value and importance of continuous learning," King said. "Technology and the fast pace of business is requiring both skilled and unskilled individuals to continuously seek out training opportunities that will equip them to compete in what is now an ever-changing job market. Thus, introducing younger students to the concept of continuous learning will in itself help prepare them to compete in the new economy." The coding program is part of a larger effort to reach further into the community to ensure that a diverse group of students has access to learning opportunities that can work to reduce the "Achievement Gap" while advancing the over-arching goal of encouraging the study of STEMrelated courses. To help ensure the success of this ambitious and innovative program - which includes working collaboratively with other local educational non-profit organization - the Community Education Department is seeking the support of sponsors and other community leaders. For more information on how to support SMC's Community Education Department contact King at (310) 434-3323, or email email@example.com. EDITED BY MATTHEW HALL
Melendez, and Eric Preven. Unlike the other two tight races someone could, in theory, walk away with the title of supervisor this week. If one of the candidates receives a majority of the votes, it's over. If not, the top two vote getters advance to face of in the General Election in November. When Waxman announced earlier this year that he would retire at the end of this term, it seemed like every politician in the region was considering a run. What's left is a relatively open field with no obvious favorite. Bestselling author Marianne Williamson was running before Waxman announced his retirement and has raised the most cash. Former Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel and State Sen. Ted Lieu (D-Santa Monica), who jumped in the race just days after Waxman's announcement, have perhaps the best name recognition. David Kanuth, a former Los Angeles public defender, has raised nearly $1 million as of his last filing. The L.A. Times recently endorsed Matt Miller, a journalist and the KCRW radio host of the political debate show, "Left, Right &
TAX FROM PAGE 1 show that about $1 million a year will be available for affordable housing. At that rate it would take several years to accrue enough cash to cover one affordable housing project, city officials said. By the end of next year, the affordable housing pipeline will run dry, city officials say. In response, City Council decided to study the impacts and popularity of increasing tax rates to fund affordable housing. When real estate is currently sold in Santa Monica, City Hall takes $3 per $1,000 of transferred value. If a house is sold for $1 million, for example, City Hall gets $3,000. Council, with approval from voters, could raise that fee. Some California cities, like Oakland and Berkeley, collect $15 per $1,000. In San Francisco, they have a graduated tax; the higher sales pay a higher cut. In any sale over $100,000, San Francisco takes $5 per $1,000, whereas in any sale over $10 million, they take $25 per $1,000. To raise the rate, council would have to place the item on the November General Election ballot and get support from half the voters. To raise the rate and set the funds aside for something specific, like affordable housing, they'd need support from two-thirds of the voters. Or they could place two items on the ballot: One that asks for a rate increase for the transfer of real estate (requiring 50 percent approval) and another that asks that funds from a rate increase be used to fund affordable housing (also requiring 50 percent). If they both receive a simple majority, the tax could be City Hall's solution to funding affordable housing. Even at the $3 per $1,000 rate, City Hall has brought in more than $7 million in some years. As median sale prices increases, a rate boost could come close to bring-
Center." It's an open primary, which means that the top two candidates advance, even if one scores a majority vote. It also means that all the candidates face off, regardless of party. A Republican, L.A. County Deputy District Attorney Elan Carr, stands a good chance of advancing assuming the Democrats in the race split the votes. There are more than a dozen other candidates. With Lieu jumping into the congressional race, his State Senate seat became available. Candidates include Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education member Ben Allen, Manhattan Beach Mayor Amy Howorth, former State Assemblyperson Betsey Butler, reproduction rights activist Sandra Fluke, urological surgeon Vito Imbasciani, television writer Patric Verrone, attorney Barbi Appelquist, and attorney Seth Stodder. The top two candidates will face off in the General Election later this year, even if someone manages to gain a majority of the vote. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If results are not available by press time, The Daily Press will provide coverage of results online at www.smdp.com. email@example.com
ing affordable housing funding back to RDA levels. Earlier this year, council commissioned a study to find out if the tax increase would fly with voters in November. A polling company asked voters if they'd support a $6 increase to the rate of sales worth more than $1 million. They found that 57 percent of Santa Monica voters would approve of the tax if the election were held today. Only 27 percent said they would definitely support it, while 15 percent said they probably would and another 15 percent said they were undecided but leaning toward supporting it. About 21 percent of those polled said they definitely would not support it. Seven percent said they probably wouldn't and 4 percent said they were undecided but leaning toward opposition of the measure. Another 11 percent remained undecided. When asked if they would support setting the cash aside for affordable housing, the numbers were nearly identical, with support rising slightly to 59 percent. When educated on the topic support rose, up to 61 percent in support of the tax and 67 percent supporting the use of that tax for affordable housing. Interestingly, even when voters were read critical statements, support for both measures rose. Support for the tax rose to 59 percent after critical statements. Support for the tax being spent on affordable housing rose to 62 percent. "In considering whether to place the measures on the ballot," Agle said, "council will need to assess the community resources that could commit to supporting a ballot measure campaign, particularly because the City is not allowed to use its resources to advocate for ballot measures." Council will likely ponder the ballot measure at its July 8 meeting. email@example.com
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I was appalled by the letter of May 23, 2014 regarding a possible car dealership from the 'Gang of Four' and their public shamming of the Karie Group. As a Sunset Park resident, I received a respectful letter from Ron Davis, President of Santa Monica Ford exploring the idea of a neighborhood serving dealership with cafe on the street to replace the current blight at 2700 Lincoln Blvd. I for one would like to hear this idea out. Instead we get this selfappointed group of naysayers trying to repress and squelch public discourse before it has begun. They claim to 'represent' the neighborhood, but they only represent like minded people and certainly not anyone who's opinions differ from their own. This self appointed group do not represent businesses, the creative sector or the burgeoning tech sector, which makes up a large part of Santa Monica. Let public meeting occur and let people express their ideas before they are shut down and out.
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Lincoln Boulevard in the C4 Zone, where 2700 Lincoln Boulevard is located. However, City Staff has told me that the LUCE may limit the area for new automobile dealerships to portions of Santa Monica Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard north of the freeway. Given the circumstances, I am hopeful that the City and community will keep an open mind about allowing my existing Subaru dealership to relocate to 2700 Lincoln Boulevard. Subaru is a progressive brand that fits with Santa Monica. Subaru has been at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing and sales practices, and a model of corporate responsibility. Subaru has pioneered zero-waste manufacturing facilities, and employs 5,000 American workers at its Indiana plant. In Santa Monica, our Subaru dealership contributes about $400,000 of sales tax to the City's general fund annually, employs about 30 people, and our service department serves hundreds of Santa Monica residents. I hope to keep my Subaru dealership in Santa Monica, if possible. We have been conducting early outreach meetings with members of the community. My family and I sincerely care about Santa Monica and are committed to helping make Santa Monica a great community and contributing to the quality of living of its residents. I look forward to continuing the dialogue with community members and the City. Your readers should feel free to get in touch with me at (310) 4511588 or via email, email@example.com. Sincerely,
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On Memorial Day I and my wife ventured out to the new Tongva Park for the first time and we were very impressed. It is not a large park, 7 acres, but it is wonderfully put together and is so interesting and relaxing. The children's park play area is a joy to behold. Santa Monica now has a wonderful gem to explore. Incidentally, we also loved the new large parking garage on Second Street opposite the Hostelling International. The first 90 minutes are free and it's just a short walk from there to the Tongva Park. Santa Monica of late, gets knocked for many things but they certainly have two winners here.
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Andrew Adam' column on "Politics shouldn't override need," I agree with a couple of his statements: "The whole process shows some serious flaws in our city government." "Development is not necessarily bad." There are serious flaws in our city government. For over ten years it has been approving development after development with little regard for the overall affect on traffic and quality of life for the residents and voters. It has been in bed with the developers, their lawyers, architects, accountants, etc. It has used real estate development to bankroll excessive salaries and pensions for many in city government. (note the series of articles in the Daily Press this past year on the number of employees earning over $200,000 a year). Part of the present and future budget problems are caused by excess salaries, pensions and medical benefits. With the city obtaining $80,000 a year per room of hotel space; it is no wonder we see so many projected hotel developments. The city, by its allowing multiple major developments, is trying to earn its way out of the budgetary mess it has created, rather than look at its excess costs. "Development is not necessarily bad"; but there is good development and bad development. Putting a mega-development of 760,000 sq. ft. where there was 200,000 sq. ft.; bad development. Is the city really planning, when it looks at future developments in the Water Garden/Bergamot area one at a time rather than their overall impact on all resources? Remember the city is not the tourists, not the bureaucracy, not the commercial developers. It is the residents. Mr. Adams seems to think that 7,000 more car trips a day is no problem, yet he, himself, points out that even now you cannot go West in the morning or East from 2:30 to 8 without being in a traffic jam. I, for one, do think it is a problem. Our soon-to-come light rail would have only transported less than 5 percent of the workers in this proposed mega-complex. Is that progress; I do not think so. The planners have not come up with parking for residents near the station, so there might be less traffic on the 10 freeway. This "well reasoned and negotiated project" is not that. It is a perfect example of City Politics overriding the citizenry. "Well reasoned and negotiated"; not according to the almost 14,000 voters who
I have nothing to do with the Santa Monica Airport. I have never flown a plane, and the only times I have been to the Santa Monica Airport is to have dinner at the DC3 restaurant, register for classes at the Santa Monica College airport campus, or take the shortcut drive from Walgrove/ 23rd Street to Centinela/ Bundy. This letter is not intended to take a particular stand on the airport, rather it is a statement about Residocracy, the organization. I was very disappointed to read the recent e-mail that Residocracy sent to it's members. The e-mail stated that Residocracy is opposed to the petition drive to place an initiative on the ballot which will require the vote of our citizenry regarding any attempt by the City Council to change the status of the Santa Monica Airport. As a member of Residocracy, I joined because I was under the impression that the movement stood for all residents of our city. Residents who feel it necessary to voice any, yes any objection to what the City Council is doing. For you to send this most recent e-mail to all Residocracy members, is a display of pure political pressure, and an absolute contradiction to the values this organization held high from its inception. Residocracy spoke of it's socalled E-Petition, which was to allow any resident to voice any issue, and allow the public to have the ultimate power to change the way the City Council was conducting business, no matter what the issue. In sending this e-mail to members of Residocracy, it is a flagrant renouncement of the original Residocracy purpose. To add insult to injury, for you to ask Residocracy members to rescind their signature on this initiative, is a move only the zealots of SMRR or the current City Council would pull. This action is not what Residocracy was supposed to be all about. It is a violation of the original Residocracy doctrine of political neutrality. From its outset in February, Residocracy would serve the purpose of giving the people the opportunity to decide important civic issues, either pro or con, and Residocracy (the organization), would allow those voices to be heard. Now, Residocracy, the organization,is injecting it's voice into the fray. By doing this, Residocracy is proving to be no different than SMRR or the current Santa Monica City Council. So much for Democracy, it has been lost at Residocracy.
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move to the right when you see the lights. Someone's life may depend on those men and women in their dark blues and we should all be more conscious of the world around us and as we move into the crowded summertime traffic of visitors to our Paradise by the Pacific, we should have a campaign to remind people of this most basic tenet of civility. Don't be an obstructionist. I realize that there are times when there is simply no place to move to, but usually that is because people are being obstructionist in their driving habits. I mean specifically those morons who continue to push out into the intersection, on a yellow light, when to the most obtuse observer it would be apparent that you were only going to increase the traffic jam. Where are our legions of traffic officers when these people need to be reminded of, and ticketed for, blocking the intersection. It seems to me, that perhaps our local constabulary could engage in a bit of a public relations/public awareness campaign to alert drivers to the basics of proper etiquette. I suggest they do so with either the carrot of increased traffic flow and reduced delays, or the stick of a ticket that with fines and penalties will run the punished into the hundreds of dollars. I know that won't be popular, but someone has to do something about our heightened traffic this season, and to raise awareness about how important it is to keep traffic lanes open for emergency personnel. The young woman who was hurt on Sunday I hope was only being checked for safety's sake, but when it's really important like someone's bleeding to death or having a heart attack, seconds matter. So move out of the way. Go right when you see the lights. It's really that simple.
day for the Pedal on the Pier event that benefitted the Harold Robinson Foundation which sends kids to camp. This year my friend Lisa Brisse of State of the Heart Fitness (based out of the Loews Hotel) was again raising money for the HRF which was what brought me to the boardwalk and Pier. This year the HRF raised over $561,000, which is an awesome achievement. The event looked like it was a blast for the participants and clearly was a benefit for the community. It was a big draw for the participants and supporters this year, and as I went down to the Boardwalk and green space by the rings I could see it was big beach day for many people. The area was packed this weekend with people doing acrobatics and yoga poses. There was a guy doing a pommel horse type thing on one of the built-ins, it was truly a spectacle of the human carnival that is Santa Monica Beach. But something unfortunate happened. A woman fell and hurt herself. Her hands and legs were moving so it probably wasn't that bad, but it was enough to call the fire department and have an ambulance come. Which brings me to the rant of this story. What is with people who are too stupid to move out of the way when you hear sirens, see a giant red truck filled with firemen and an ambulance with its lights on? Seriously, I observed this twice in the last week. Once was on Broadway, the big red truck and the ambulance was coming down the road, lights on and sirens blaring, and do you think the drivers on the road moved out of the way? No. Is it really that foreign a concept to move to the right when you see the lights? Same thing on Sunday. Here comes the medical help and do people move out of the way? No. It's not like there was a lot they had to do to move. They were on foot, take three steps backward or forward and you're out of the way. This is the sort of thing that just makes me want carry a bullhorn and control the world. If you needed the assistance of the fire department, the police or an ambulance, you would not want them delayed, especially out of sheer stupidity. It is simply rude not to
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Residents had several chances to interact with Santa Monica police officers on May 31. The department held an open house on May 31 featuring representatives from several divisions including, harbor, equestrian, SWAT and neighborhood resource officers. Following the SMPD event, the Los Angeles County Police Canine Association held their annual K9 demonstration and vendor fair at Santa Monica College. The event included demonstrations by several local law enforcement agencies, including SMPD, and showcased the diverse duties of police dogs. During the event, K9 units demonstrated search and rescue skills, agility, obedience, suspect apprehension and vehicle pursuit tactics. The event also featured a flyover by a Los Angeles Police helicopter and several staged crimes with a law enforcement response. The day helped raise funds to support K9 units countywide. Officers said police dogs can cost up to $12,000 and several thousand more may be needed for training. Most animals are imported and officers are often out of pocket themselves for some of those costs. The association helps repay officers for their costs while also supporting the animals in their retirement. Visit www.lacpca.com for more information.
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QUAKE FROM PAGE 1 quickly as possible. "I say start with three days (of supplies) and build up to two weeks," said Hilary Anderson, Manager for preparedness and resilience for the American Red Cross of Los Angeles. "We don't want to scare people but the bottom line is the next catastrophic event will throw our systems offline considerably so the more supplies you have, the better off you'll be." SpcaLA said pet owners should also consider their animal's needs when planning for a disaster. "As spcaLA saw first-hand during Hurricane Katrina, pet owners will often risk their own safety to save their animals," said spcaLA President, Madeline Bernstein in a statement. "Help avoid that situation by creating a disaster plan for your whole family, pets included." SpcaLA said prepared pet owners should microchip their pets, keep pets vaccinated, let neighbors know about pets, display an "animal inside" sign to let emergency responders know, keep current pet photos, waste removal bags and have supplies of food and medication on hand. Ellen Rabin of Meals on Wheels West also referenced the lessons learned during past disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy in discussing preparedness. "We learned a lot post Sandy," she said. "The Meals on Wheels program needed to feed people for quite a long time, and like in Katrina, food became a much bigger issue. We need to make sure Meals on Wheels West can be part of the solution to help keep people nourished." Meals on Wheels West is partnering with Santa Monica Fire Department, Southern California Edison to distribute emergency kits to clients on June 9. Rabin said in addition to food and water, the kits include a flashlight/radio combination and emergency space blankets. "SoCal Edison have given grant funding to Meals on Wheels West for public safety so they are funding the project but the Fire Department will help us distribute them," said. "Firefighters are going to actually go to our clients houses by house and help us." Anderson said prepared residents should do more than just stockpile stuff; they should also practice how to behave during an emergency. She said families should develop a plan for exiting their residence and drill the escape plan. According to Anderson, recent studies show people have about three minutes to exit a house during a fire and as earthquakes can often start fires, any emer-
gency drill should account for multiple scenarios. "If you're in a multi-unit building and you don't have a fire escape, you need a fire safety ladder," she said. "If you're living in an apartment, walk the property and know the procedure for your particular building. Who turns off the gas? What is your manager responsible for?" She said families that should start by having conversations about how to exit in an emergency but move on from there. "Start with a conversation, write it down, but take it to the next step and test it out," she said. "If you don't start to practice them, they are just really great pieces of paper. You have to make sure everyone knows what's in the plan." Plans should include discussions of how to react during a fire or quake. Anderson said people should drop to the ground, seek cover and hold on during a quake. The Red Cross does not recommend people stand in doorways anymore. "Drop, cover and hold on," she said. "Get underneath something, don't try to run or move from where you are and protect your neck and head." For more information, visit the City of Santa Monica's Office of Emergency Management at www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Prepar edness/Preparedness_for_Residents.aspx, or the Red Cross at www.redcross.org/ca/losangeles/programs-services/preparednesseducation. For more information on Meals on Wheels West visit www.mealsonwheelswest.org. A basic emergency kit should include: Water - one gallon per person per, per day. Include extra for pets. Food - choose foods that are easy to prepare, eat and store. Food should be non-perishable and should not require refrigeration. Food supplies should include any specialized diets and pet foods. Include comfort items and utensils. Flashlight - with extra batteries Radio - with extra batteries First aid kit - have a basic kit but be sure to add additional non-prescription medications that might be needed such as antiacids or pain medication. An emergency supply of prescription medications for humans and pets should also be on hand. Hygiene items - dental supplies, soap, extra glasses or contact lens supplies, feminine supplies, garbage bags. Experts also recommend keeping a list of important contacts in your supply kit along and storing some cash. Families should also have a means of escape, such as an emergency ladder, if needed. email@example.com
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Stanley Cup rundown BY LARRY LAGE AP Hockey Writer
A capsule look at the Stanley Cup between the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings: SO FAR: New York beat Philadelphia in seven games, rallied from a 3-1 deficit to eliminate Pittsburgh and got past Montreal in six games. The Kings rallied from 0-3 to beat San Jose, had a 3-2 deficit before winning two straight against Anaheim and won Game 7 in overtime at Chicago to eliminate the defending champions. SEASON SERIES: Tied 1-1. It has been nearly seven months since these teams played. Brad Richards scored twice and Henrik Lundqvist made 28 saves and Ryan McDonagh scored a short-handed goal in the third period to help Rangers win 3-1 at Los Angeles in October. Tyler Toffoli scored the only goal and Jonathan Quick's previous backup, Ben Scrivens, shut out New York 10 in November on the road.
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STORY LINE: The Kings are expected to hoist the Stanley Cup for the second time in three seasons in part because they've proven to be as resilient as any team in any sport. Los Angeles is the first team in league history to win three Game 7s on the road in one postseason, a run that it started by becoming just the fourth NHL team to win a best-ofseven series after losing the first three games. The Rangers turned a good regular season into their greatest stretch of success in the playoffs since winning the Cup in 1994, by
rolling four lines and playing good defense in front of a great goaltender. New York might not be favored, but it can win any game or series with a trio such as Lundqvist, defenseman Ryan McDonagh and winger Martin St. Louis. NEW YORK'S KEY PLAYER: McDonagh. The two-way blue-liner is playing the best hockey of his career, leading the Rangers with 10 assists this postseason and tying St. Louis and Derek Stepan for the team lead with 13 points. The pride of St. Paul, Minnesota, proved he belonged on the ice with best hockey players in the world at the Olympics. LA'S KEY PLAYER: Jeff Carter. He bounced around a bit getting traded in 2011 and 2012. Los Angeles is thankful he landed on its team. Carter has nine goals (trailing only Marian Gaborik's 12 in the NHL this postseason) and 22 points (behind just Anze Kopitar's 24) in 21 games. He did not always play up to his potential with the Flyers or for Columbus, but is producing a lot in the playoffs. SCHEDULE (times EDT): Game 1, Wednesday at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.; Game 2, Saturday at Los Angeles, 7 p.m.; Game 3, June 9, at New York, 8 p.m.; Game 4, June 11, at New York 8 p.m.; Game 5 (if necessary), June 13, at Los Angeles, 8 p.m., Game 6 (if necessary), June 16 at New York 8 p.m.; Game 7 (if necessary) at Los Angeles, 8 p.m. PREDICTION: Kings in 6.
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★★★★ You could choose to let a problem hold
★★★★ You might be more in touch with what a group of friends wants than you are with what you need. Pull back some, and allow others to respond. Tonight: All smiles.
you back, or you might choose to bypass it. You initially won't know what is best for you. Make an adjustment to your schedule, and you will be drawn to the idea that allows you the greatest self-expression. Tonight: Let the party go on.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ You know how to deal with people effectively, yet when it comes to a roommate you hit a whole slew of problems. Be more forthright in how you handle a problem. Understand that there is likely to be a reaction, no matter what path you might choose. Tonight: Make nice.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ You might be very tired and want to try something different. Your ability to manage and solve a problem will come to the attention of several people. Tonight: Allow the conversation to continue.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★ You might see a financial situation developing that makes you quite uncomfortable and insecure. Get advice from someone you trust who is in the know. Don't act until you feel sure of yourself. For now, stay on the alert. Tonight: Treat a friend to dinner.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You might feel as if you are on a roll, yet you still hit your share of obstacles. Your ability to move past a restriction will delight the others involved. A general sense of wellbeing allows more give-and-take. Tonight: As you like it.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You might be too focused on the conclusion of a problem. Loosen up, and drop the uptight exterior. You will be delighted by how others respond to a more relaxed you. On some level, you also could be uncomfortable with this new change. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.
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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ You might want to rethink a personal matter during a talk with a trusted confidant. Hopefully this person has a totally different perspective to offer. You might decide to open up to even more people in order to make an educated choice. Tonight: In the moment.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You'll see an associate try to negotiate his or her way through a problem. You might gain a better sense of what this person's priorities are. You could feel as if you are finally gaining a new perspective of this person. Be open to a conversation. Tonight: Just do not be alone.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Be an observer. This action will allow greater give-and-take in the near future. You might be trying to assess the integrity of someone you deal with on a daily level. Tonight: Say little for now.
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This year you often see what others don't. They have no way of understanding what they cannot grasp. Explanations will need to be made, and you are the person for the job. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone from midsummer on. This person could light up your life. You also might find yourself in a predicament where you have two suitors to choose between. If you are attached, your emotional bond becomes much stronger after spring. Others might think you are newlyweds by the way you act. You will enter one of the more romantic periods in your life. LEO always has the capacity to make you smile. ...
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■ Democracy in Action -- (1) During a regional session of Spain's parliament in February, a photographer from the newspaper El Diario Montanes captured a shot of legislator Miguel Angel Revilla looking at a picture of a nude woman (in a magazine otherwise concealed inside a folder). (He explained later that he was of course just reading the articles.) (2) In May, U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia of Florida was captured on a C-SPAN camera during a House Judiciary Committee hearing casually eating his earwax. In the sequence, described on a Time magazine blog, he dug into his ear, inspected the results, placed them in mouth, then went "back for seconds." (Rep. Garcia explained later that he was actually dealing with a "hangnail.") ■ One of the leading theories as to the cause of a radiation leak at a nuclear waste dump near Carlsbad, New Mexico, in February is the facility's recent, unanticipated switch to "organic" kitty litter. Previously, an inorganic variety had been used to absorb liquid in the waste drums shipped to the facility from bombmaking plants that had been temporarily storing the waste pending creation of a permanent nuclear waste storage site.
TODAY IN HISTORY – The Buddhist crisis: Soldiers of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam attack protesting Buddhists in Hu, South Vietnam, with liquid chemicals from tear-gas grenades, causing 67 people to be hospitalized for blistering of the skin and respiratory ailments. – The launch of Gemini 4, the first multi-day space mission by a NASA crew. Ed White, a crew member, performs the first American spacewalk.
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The Land Governance Assessment Framework (LGAF) is a diagnostic tool designed to identify areas where policy interventions may be needed to improve governance in the land sector. The Framework divides land issues into five thematic areas; (i) Legal and Institutional Framework; (ii) Land Use Planning, Management and Taxation; (iii) Management of Public Lands; (iv) Public Provision of Land Information; and (v) Dispute Resolution and Conflict Management and an additional module on Large Scale Land Acquisition (LSLA).
In line with the thematic areas, 21 Land Governance Indicators (LGI) have been developed and these have been broken down into 80 dimensions while the additional module on LSLA has 16 dimensions. The LGAF study in Nigeria is thus based on the assessment of 96 dimensions by expert panels in workshops organized in two locations in the country between April-May, 2011.
An essential step in the implementation of the LGAF is the technical validation of the findings of the country report and the conduct of a policy dialogue meeting. The Nigerian LGAF country report, after its completion, was therefore put forward for technical validation on Nov. 3, 2011. The objectives of the validation workshop are to present and discuss the LGAF findings with the view of assuring consistency of the results; discussing and prioritizing areas for policy reform and proposing next steps to provide sustainability to the LGAF process. In line with these objectives, knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the land sector were selected from all over the country. In all, 30 local participants comprising relevant public officials, representatives of civil society, professional bodies, the academia including the country coordinator (CC) and 13 participants from international organizations including the World Bank, IFPRI, UNECA and DFID (GEMS) among others were in attendance (Annex 1).
The policy dialogue meeting, which is to discuss and prioritize areas for policy reform, make actionable recommendations and propose next steps to provide sustainability to the LGAF process, was conducted on Nov 4, 2011. In attendance are policy makers at appropriate levels. Specifically, 28 participants from Nigeria and 9 representatives from international organizations attended the meeting. Among the Nigerian participants are the representative of the Senate President of the Federal republic of Nigeria (Senator 'Gbenga B. Ashafa), the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the President of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyor and Valuers (NIESV), Director of Economic Growth in the National Planning Commission, and the representatives of the Federal Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development, and that of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (Annex 2).
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A/N: I'm backkkk! I've had the idea for this fic ever since this past summer, and I finally got the chance to sit down and start writing it today. It's a lot different from any of my other fics, but I'm really excited for how the storyline is going to play out. Enjoy!
To any bystander passing by, the two brunettes standing opposite each other in the airport looked like complete strangers. Upon a closer look, one might be able to discern from their body language and stiff postures that perhaps the two women did not like each other very much.
Katherine Pierce irritably ran her fingers through her straight hair, missing the way her tight locks would layer around her shoulders. She shot a disdainful glance at Elena Gilbert, who was awkwardly fiddling with the designer sunglasses that framed her face. "Could you make it a little less obvious, maybe?"
Elena's hands immediately dropped guiltily to her sides. "Sorry. It's just that, I'm not used to…" She gestured unnecessarily to the Louis Vuitton luggage set next to her, "To stuff like this."
"Well get used to it," Katherine snapped, "Because if there's any chance of you pulling off being ME, then you'll have to start acting like you've been surrounded by fancy things your whole life. Got it?"
Elena pursed her lips, seeming to restrain from rolling her eyes with great difficulty. "Maybe you should be a little less worried about me and more concerned with how you're going to pull off slumming it in the sticks."
Katherine huffed, placing one hand on her hip. "No need to take that snippy tone with me, Elena. I wasn't trying to insult you." She hesitated and then wrinkled her nose, "Is Mystic Falls really that bad?"
"No," Elena sighed resignedly, abandoning the defensive tone in her voice—for now. "But you grew up on the Upper East Side, and you've never attended public school, and…" She chewed on her lip, "Mystic Falls is going to be like stepping into a whole other world, that's all."
"Through the looking glass," Katherine quoted distractedly, kneeling down to rummage through her (non-brand name) luggage for something.
"You've read that book?" Elena asked, surprised. "I didn't think you—"
"Read?" Katherine straightened, holding a thick white binder in her hands. "So am I the one who should be offended now?"
Elena had the grace to flush, "Sorry, you just didn't seem like...never mind."
"Two months is hardly enough time to get to know someone, Elena," Katherine held the binder out to her companion, "Though this should help in that department."
Elena took the binder with a frown, and began flipping through it. Each page had a person's face on it, along with basic factual information (age, relationship to Katherine, job description, birthday, etc). "Um, what is this?"
"That is some reading for the plane," Katherine announced, looking quite proud of herself. "It's also how you're going to survive pretending to be me."
"But…" Elena paused on the page of a young woman named Anna, and quickly skimmed it. "Wait, you have your own maid?"
"Relax," Katherine placed a hand on Elena's arm, her voice taking on a persuasive edge. "Most of the people in that binder just work for my mom—my hairdresser, my trainer, my makeup artist—they're not people who'll be able to tell the difference between you and I. Don't worry."
Elena closed the binder and irately stuffed it into her purse, "Maybe not, but I'm pretty sure your maid will be able to tell the difference!" She swatted her new oversized curls out of her face, annoyed. "The only reason we said this was going to work is because your mom and my dad are both workaholics who never spend any time with us, and so they would never be able to tell—"
"They won't," Katherine interrupted, looking off to the side as a boarding announcement came over the speaker. "That's my flight," she turned back to Elena, her eyes becoming alight with excitement. "It's really happening," she grinned, reaching over and giving her newfound identical twin a hug. "We're really going to do this."
Try as she might, Elena could only muster up a halfhearted smile. "Be careful," she called after Katherine, "Call me if you—"
"Yeah, yeah," Katherine waved over her shoulder, "I'll text you when I land! Don't forget what we talked about!"
Nudging her sunglasses over her nose again, Elena shifted the Coach purse over her arm and took a deep breath as she gathered up her luggage and began walking off in the opposite direction towards her own flight.
Four hours later, Katherine landed in Richmond, Virginia. Hiding her nervousness, she exited the plane and made her way down to baggage claim. She sent a quick text to Elena to let her know that she had landed, and then scrolled through her newly programmed contacts up to the name that sent a fresh wave of nausea through her system. "Come on Kat, suck it up," she ordered herself under her breath. Glancing over her shoulder to make sure no one was listening, she hurriedly pressed the TALK button before she lost her nerve.
A couple rings later, a tired sounding male voice answered, "Hello?"
Katherine's breath caught in her throat, and she coughed to clear it. "D-dad, hi." A pause. "It's me," she added unnecessarily. "I just landed."
"Elena," John Gilbert's voice became lighter, though he still sounded strained. "Did you have a good flight?"
"Yes, no problem," Katherine replied, suddenly feeling lightheaded with anticipation. "Are you...picking me up from the airport?"
"It's been really busy down at the station today," John sounded evasive, "I sent your friend's mom down to pick you up. Just give her a call to let her know you're there, alright?"
Katherine's throat felt dry. Damn, she had been counting on John getting her from the airport. "Sure," she swallowed, "Which friend?" John's voice became muffled as he spoke to someone on the other end of the phone, and Katherine figured he had covered the mouthpiece with his hand. "Hello? Dad?"
"Um, okay...bye," Katherine muttered, her heart sinking. At that moment she became aware that the area around her had largely cleared out, and only a few pieces of luggage were now making the rounds on the conveyer belt. She caught sight of her modest black suitcase immediately (there was a bright green ribbon tied around the handle—Elena's idea of identification) and she quickly hurried forward to pull it off. It was so heavy, however, that she ended up staggering forward with it until a pair of hands grabbed the other end of the suitcase and helped her lift it to the ground.
"Thanks," Katherine gasped out breathlessly, sweeping her hair out her face to see a kind-faced woman beaming at her. It took Katherine a second, but she was able to recognize her from one of the pictures that Elena had shown her over the summer. "Mrs. Forbes!" Katherine smiled brightly, accepting the woman's warm hug. "How are you?"
Up close, Katherine could see the black circles lining the older woman's face, but Liz Forbes made no indication that she was exhausted. "Happy to see you, for one," she laughed, sounding sincere. "Caroline has been complaining all summer without you and Bonnie to keep her company."
Caroline Forbes. Best Friend. Cheerleader. Boy-crazy.
"I've missed Caroline, too," Katherine responded correctly, rolling her luggage down the large expanse and out of the airport. "I thought she went to cheerleading camp?"
"She did," Mrs. Forbes answered, ushering her into the parking garage. "But that was only for a couple weeks. She's been working down at The Grill since she got back last month. Do you think you're going to be getting a job once school starts?"
Katherine frowned. Work? She'd never had to work a day in her life, and she certainly wasn't going to start now. "No," she replied, realizing that the other woman was waiting for her response. "I mean, it's senior year so it's going to be pretty busy. I'm taking four AP classes this semester."
"Yes, your father told me," she leaned towards Katherine conspiratorially and winked, "He might not always show it, but he's really proud of you, Elena. He's been talking about you non-stop all summer. I think he really missed having you around the house. It's the first time you've been gone for such a long period of time, right?"
"Yeah..." Katherine trailed off, confused. The way Elena had spoken about John, it had seemed like he was never at home anyway. Why would he possibly miss her being around? "Well, it was only a couple of months," she added, "Taking those summer classes at Harvard was a really good experience."
"Did you meet any new friends?" Mrs. Forbes asked, glancing at Katherine as they pulled out of the garage and onto the busy freeway leading out of the airport, "Any cute guys?"
Katherine smiled in spite of herself, "Yeah, I met a couple of unexpected people. It was a lot of fun. I'm glad I went."
"If there's anyone that deserves to have a little fun, it's definitely you." Mrs. Forbes nodded towards the radio, "Go on, plug your iPod in. I know what those long plane rides are like. You must be dying to catch some shut-eye."
"I'm pretty tired," Katherine admitted, stifling a yawn. "And I can't wait to shower." She turned her head to study the passing scenery thoughtfully, "I can't believe school starts tomorrow."
"You must be excited to see your friends again."
Katherine took a deep breath, steadying her nerves. "Yes," she said confidently, "I can't wait to see them."
If Katherine had been nervous, it was nothing compared to how Elena felt when she landed at JFK. This is never going to work, she silently berated herself. Why had she let Katherine talk her into going through with this boneheaded scheme? There was no way she was going to be able to cut it in Manhattan, of all places! Everyone would know she was a fraud the second they set eyes on her.
She dragged her feet into baggage claim, and was surprised to see her luggage already neatly assembled side by side next to...Elena quickly wracked her brain for the faces from the binder that she had spent her plane ride memorizing. "Oh Trevor," she said formally, "Good to see you."
"Ms. Pierce," he bowed his head slightly, "Did you have a good flight?"
"Yes, thank you." Elena followed him out to the limo, feeling supremely uncomfortable as he held the door open for her. She slid into the spacious compartment, her hands touching the leather almost reverently. It was empty inside, but Katherine had already warned her that Isobel rarely left her office save for emergencies. "How is mother?" Elena asked once Trevor had taken his seat behind the wheel, "Her last e-mail said she was working on a big case."
"She is," Trevor confirmed as the limo pulled smoothly onto the road. "It has been getting a lot of publicity in the papers." Their eyes met in the rearview mirror, and he gave her a friendly smile, "Did you have a good time in Boston?"
"Yes," Elena turned her head to look out the window, the lights making her head spin. "But I missed home."
Trevor muttered something in response, but Elena didn't catch what he said. Instead, she let the lull of the engine draw her into a much-needed sleep. Far too soon, she felt the limo coming to a stop and she confusedly opened her eyes to see that they were parked outside what could only be described as a mansion.
With Katherine's instructions ringing in her ears, Elena left the luggage to be brought up by the staff. She carefully made her way up the stairs and entered the expansive hall, her boots digging into the luscious carpeting. "Katherine, darling," an unfamiliar voice greeted her, and Elena looked up to see her mother walking towards her.
"Mom," Elena whispered in awe, but luckily Isobel was too busy studying her with a scrutinous eye to notice.
"You've gotten thinner," Isobel frowned, touching Elena's shoulders gently. "Were they not feeding you over there?"
"The food was fine...mother," Elena had to dig her fingernails into the palms of her hands to will herself not to lose her nerve, "I've missed you."
"Yes, the house was simply not the same without you." Isobel placed a hand on Elena's back and led her towards another spiraling staircase. "Why don't you go upstairs and get ready for dinner? I've told the cook to make all your favorite things to celebrate your coming home."
"Okay," Elena agreed with a smile, and slowly made her way up the stairs. The map that Katherine had drawn her was etched into her mind's eye, and Elena's footsteps carried her into Katherine's room as if she'd been there a million times before. "Wow," she murmured, taking in the luxurious purples and pinks that draped the room. It looked like royalty. It looked like Katherine.
"You're back!" someone squealed, and Elena turned around to see Anna standing at the doorway, carrying a school uniform. She carefully placed it on the bed before holding her arms out to Elena, "I've missed you, Kat."
Well, clearly Katherine and Anna were closer than her dear sister had let on.
"Anna," Elena returned the hug, "It's good to see you, too. How have you been?"
"Better now that you're here," Anna held both of Elena's hands, "Isobel has been an absolute nightmare since you've been gone."
"Really?" Elena's brow furrowed, "Why? I was only gone for a couple of months."
Anna rolled her eyes, "I know she plays the cool and collected lawyer well, but she obviously missed you this past summer. But I think most of her bad mood was due to..." she trailed off, "Well, I'm sure she'll tell you over dinner."
Elena's nervousness, which had slowly ebbed away, now returned in full force. "Is something wrong?"
"I'm sure you want a hot shower after that long plane ride," Anna neatly sidestepped the question, "Shall I tell them you'll be ready for dinner in a half hour? And I'll tell the staff to bring your luggage up as well." She paused at the door and smiled again, "It really is good to have you back, Kat."
Exactly 30 minutes later, Elena descended the stairs and made her way to the dining room where Isobel was already seated. She smiled briefly at the person who pulled her chair out for her, and sat down across from her mother. With a shaking hand, she reached out for her glass of water and hurriedly took a sip to soothe her dry mouth. "The food looks delicious."
"I'll send the cook your compliments," Isobel smiled back at her, but the smile didn't quite reach her eyes. "Katherine, before we begin eating, there's something I need to discuss with you."
Oh god, she knows.
"Yes?" Elena squeaked, "Is something wrong?"
Isobel sighed, "I didn't tell you about this in our e-mails because I didn't want to concern you, but since school starts tomorrow, I don't think I can push this off any longer."
Curiosity getting the better of her, Elena slowly put down her glass. "Mother, what is it?"
"I'm sure you've been wondering what the big case my law firm has been working on lately is, and you'll find out soon enough because the local papers have been splashing it across their front pages for the past couple of weeks." Isobel bit her lip, "Do you remember when I told you the story of how your father and I split up?"
Elena's mouth nearly dropped open, and all she could manage to stammer out was, "Um, m-my father?"
"I know we haven't talked about him in years," Isobel went on hastily, "And I hate to bring him up, but..." She heaved another sigh, "The case that your father and I were both working on 18 years ago—about Giuseppe Salvatore embezzling money from his own company?"
The name rang a bell in Elena's memory. She vaguely remembered her father speaking about the case to her one time, though he had spoken of Giuseppe in less than favorable terms. "Yes," she nodded, "I remember. What about him?"
"Well, he's back to his old tricks again," Isobel answered slowly, "He's back in the city, Katherine. Needless to say, there is a lot of bad blood between the two of us. I want you to be careful, especially at school."
Elena only grew even more confused. "At school? What do you mean?"
Isobel spoke with the air of someone about to deliver some potentially destructive news. "When I say he moved back to Manhattan, I meant to say his family is back in the city." She looked deathly serious, "His son has enrolled at your school for senior year. You remember him, don't you? Damon Salvatore?"
*each chapter will follow a similar format: half in Katherine's POV and half in Elena's POV. A lot of familiar characters will be popping up in this fic ;) hope you liked the first chapter! xoxo


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We are pleased to be offering for sale two neighbouring sites located on a raised elevation with stunning views of Castletownbere and the harbour.
We are advised that each site has full planning permission which has been renewed for 5 years, for a four bedroom double fronted house of 2096 sq feet. Plans are available to view
Site 1 is 0.333 acres accessed via a public road 60,000
Site 2 measures 0.337 also has it own access 60,000
Services would include mains water
The sites are within half a mile of the fishing town of Castletownbere which is the principle town on the Beara peninsula.
As well as all the water sports that are available to participate in there are many golf clubs in the surrounding area and local pubs including McCarthy's Bar made famous by the book of the same name
Take this opportunity to visit these sites while they are available. Or negotiate for the purchase of both plots!
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