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1-10-07 Newspaper

2007-01-23T20:56:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, January 10, 2007
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Structure Fire at 1201 Sycamore Terrace #196

On December 19, 2006, there was a structure fire at 1201 Sycamore Terrace #196. The public safety and fire units responded at 4:17AM. They found two bedrooms fully engulfed in the fire. The fire was brought under control in 27 minutes. The resident suffered minor smoke inhalation and was treated by the paramedics at the scene. He was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment. A firefighter sustained a minor injury and was treated and released at a local hospital.

Christmas Light Displays in the Spotlight

#1 Christmas displays, in order of popularity

1) Tangerine Way, Sunnyvale, CA (The whole street)
2) 1298 Lynn Way, Sunnyvale, CA
3) 1058 Robbia Dr., Sunnyvale CA

Since Global Warming, our World has been slowly Disappearing…
With cooperation from communities all over the world, we can do what has not yet been done-------stop Global Warming. As Global Warming continues, the ice caps are continuing to melt. Polar bears have been stranded on large chunks of ice. But now, as we are confronted by the polar bear situation, more species are on the verge of extinction. Now species such as butterflies, many birds, and elephants are on the path to extinction. Whether you care about these animals or not, Matthew’s Newspaper encourages YOU to help make a difference.

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Wednesday-Friday: Mostly sunny.
Highs in the 50’s and 60’s.

Saturday-Sunday: Partly cloudy, 60% chance of rain 10% chance of lightning Highs in the upper 50’s

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12-5-06 Newspaper

2007-01-23T20:54:00.000-08:00

Matthew's Newspaper
Tuesday, December 5, 2006
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Gamers Say that Nintendo Wii Overpowers Sony PlayStation 3
Since their debuts more than a week ago, two new game systems earn good grades from consumers - but the underdog Nintendo Wii is the early favorite over the pricier Sony PlayStation3.
Both sold out on Day 1: Nov. 19 for the $500-$600 PS3 and Nov. 21 for the $250 Wii. But Nintendo seems to be reaping the benefits of a better supply.
Overall, Sony is estimated to have shipped between 125,000 and 175,000 PS3s to stores, says American Technology Research analyst P.J. McNealy; the target had been about 400,000. Nintendo shipped between 425,000 and 475,000, he says.
GIFT GUIDE: Games for all ages
Nintendo's launch "has been probably a little better than expected and Sony's has been a little bit more disappointing," McNealy says. "If you have to rank on who won this holiday so far, Microsoft is first, Nintendo a close second and Sony a distant third, which is a rare statement."
Many gave up on getting a PS3 and opted for the Wii, according to New Media Strategies, a research firm that monitored Web activity related to the systems. And 38% who sought a PS3 and were subjected "to sleep deprivation, lost wages, missed classes, the elements and even muggings came away from the experience with a bitter taste in their mouths," the report says.
About 49% of online discussions were favorable to Wii, compared with 27% for PS3. Says the firm's Sam Huxley: "The hype machine went too far."
The Wii, says Bryan Clute, 26, of Silverdale, Wash., rates an A because the new remote-shaped wireless controller is "something I haven't been able to experience before. It really adds to game play" in the bowling game that is included with the system. Clute, who waited in line at a GameStop store to reserve a system, says, "It was well worth it."
David Nieves, 26, of Philadelphia gives the Wii an A-. "Nintendo has definitely gotten it right." He and friends spent most of the first day golfing, boxing, bowling and playing baseball. The games "were a blast."
Assessments were harsher for the PS3. Ray McLean, 34, of Brooklyn, N.Y., rates the PS3 an A but gives the games a B "because many of the launch titles were pushed back to later dates." He wanted to see aerial combat game Warhawk, for one, because it would take full advantage of the motion-sensitive controller. But connected to his 42-inch HDTV, "I'm surprised at how good (the games) look, given that they are first-generation games."
Brett Conlon, 26, of Fairfax, Va., gives the PS3 a B- because of the system updates needed before playing games, going online and playing multiplayer games. "I will say, however, that Resistance: Fall of Man shows a lot of potential. The Blu-ray player has amazing clarity (compared with) a regular DVD."
On its website, Entertainment Weekly gave the Wii a B+ and PS3 a B. "The Wii slightly edges out the PS3 in our head-to-head because it has a blockbuster Zelda game at launch and a very attractive price point," Geoff Keighley says. But in the long run, "the race will get even tighter."
Scientists say Pollution Actually Helps
If the sun warms the Earth too dangerously, the time may come to draw the shade. The "shade" would be a layer of pollution deliberately spewed into the atmosphere to help cool the planet. This over-the-top idea comes from prominent scientists, among them a Nobel laureate. The reaction here at the U.N. conference on climate change is a mix of caution, curiosity and some resignation to such "massive and drastic" operations, as the chief U.N. climatologist describes them.
The Nobel Prize-winning scientist who first made the proposal is himself "not enthusiastic about it."
"It was meant to startle the policy makers," said Paul J. Crutzen, of Germany's Max Planck Institute for Chemistry. "If they don't take action much more strongly than they have in the past, then in the end we have to do experiments like this."
Serious people are taking Crutzen's idea seriously. This weekend, NASA’s Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., hosts a closed-door, high-level workshop on the global haze proposal and other "geoengineering" ideas for fending off climate change.
In Nairobi, meanwhile, hundreds of delegates were wrapping up a two-week conference expected to only slowly advance efforts to rein in greenhouse gases blamed for much of the 1-degree rise in global temperatures in the past century.
The 1997 Kyoto Protocol requires modest emission cutbacks by industrial countries — but not the United States, the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases, because it rejected the deal. Talks on what to do after Kyoto expires in 2012 are all but bogged down.
When he published his proposal in the journal Climatic Change in August, Crutzen cited a "grossly disappointing international political response" to warming.
The Dutch climatologist, awarded a 1995 Nobel in chemistry for his work uncovering the threat to Earth's atmospheric ozone layer, suggested that balloons bearing heavy guns be used to carry sulfates high aloft and fire them into the stratosphere.
While carbon dioxide keeps heat from escaping Earth, substances such as sulfur dioxide, a common air pollutant, reflect solar radiation, helping cool the planet.
Tom Wigley, a senior U.S. government climatologist, followed Crutzen's article with a paper of his own on Oct. 20 in the leading U.S. journal Science. Like Crutzen, Wigley cited the precedent of the huge volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991.
Pinatubo shot so much sulfurous debris into the stratosphere that it is believed it cooled the Earth by .9 degrees for about a year.
Wigley ran scenarios of stratospheric sulfate injection — on the scale of Pinatubo's estimated 10 million tons of sulfur — through supercomputer models of the climate, and reported that Crutzen's idea would, indeed, seem to work. Even half that amount per year would help, he wrote.
A massive dissemination of pollutants would be needed every year or two, as the sulfates precipitate from the atmosphere in acid rain.
Wigley said a temporary shield would give political leaders more time to reduce human dependence on fossil fuels — the main source of greenhouse gases. He said experts must more closely study the feasibility of the idea and its possible effects on stratospheric chemistry.
Nairobi conference participants agreed.
"Yes, by all means, do all the research," Indian climatologist Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the 2,000-scientist U.N. network on climate change, told The Associated Press.
But "if human beings take it upon themselves to carry out something as massive and drastic as this, we need to be absolutely sure there are no side effects," Pachauri said.
Philip Clapp, a veteran campaigner for emissions controls to curb warming, also sounded a nervous note, saying, "We are already engaged in an uncontrolled experiment by injecting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere."
But Clapp, president of the U.S. group National Environmental Trust, said, "I certainly don't disagree with the urgency."
In past years scientists have scoffed at the idea of air pollution as a solution for global warming, saying that the kind of sulfate haze that would be needed is deadly to people. Last month, the World Heath Organization said air pollution kills about 2 million people worldwide each year and that reducing large soot-like particles from sulfates in cities could save 300,000 lives annually.
American geophysicist Jonathan Pershing, of Washington's World Resources Institute, is among those wary of unforeseen consequences, but said the idea might be worth considering "if down the road 25 years, it becomes more and more severe because we didn't deal with the problem."
By telephone from Germany, Crutzen said that's what he envisioned: global haze as a component for long-range planning. "The reception on the whole is more positive than I thought," he said.
Pershing added, however, that reaction may hinge on who pushes the idea. "If it's the U.S., it might be perceived as an effort to avoid the problem," he said.
NASA said this weekend's conference will examine "methods to ameliorate the likelihood of progressively rising temperatures over the next decades." Other such U.S. government-sponsored events are scheduled to follow.
Encounters an News Crew
On Friday, December 1st, Matthew’s Newspaper met George Kiriyama, who appears on the 11 o’clock news on NBC11. He was going door-to-door, questioning people about the “Birdland” robberies. (See the “Local Robberies” section). The Matthew’s Newspaper employees saw him go up to the house they were in front of and realizing they knew a little about the robberies, they promised each other they would get it out before NBC11. Mr. Kiriyama overheard this and was really interested in Matthew’s Newspaper!!
Local Robberies

As you read above, there have been some robberies in the Birdland neighborhood. This is a series of robberies in which thieves are hopping fences and enter the back way by breaking windows. It’s kind of strange because it would be easier in the summer when most people have windows open anyway, but I guess they figured people are buying gifts since it’s close to Christmas time.
Also, Robbia Drive residents received a notice about a November 3rd burglary on their street, and two Matthew’s Newspaper employees saw/heard some suspicious activity. Hear about their encounter at www.matthewsnewspaper--burglaries.blogspot.com.

Police Encounter 12-9-06 On December 9, 2006, Matthew’s Newspaper saw two police cars with a black pick-up truck pulled over. Of course Matthew’s Newspaper had to interview them. We learned that the officers saw a car with a broken tail-light, so they gave him a ticket. But then, when they asked for his license, they discovered he was driving without a license. Because he didn’t have a license, they had to tow the truck away.
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Wednesday, December 13--- SunnyArts Neighborhood Watch Meeting at Sunnyvale Community Center 550 E. Remington—Community room Regarding recent Sunnyvale burglaries and Neighborhood Community Action steps.
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Weather Forecast
Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday-Friday: Cloudy, 85% chance of rain.
Highs in the 40’s and 50’s.
Saturday-Sunday: Partly cloudy, 30% chance of rain Highs in the upper 50’s

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11-21-06 Newspaper

2007-01-23T20:51:00.000-08:00

Matthew's Newspaper
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
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Rare Stamp Used to Mail Absentee Ballot

Some Florida voter wouldn’t be happy to find out that they lost hundreds of thousands of dollars by mailing a rare stamp to their local polling place. It was a 1918 Inverted Jenny stamp which images a biplane that appears to be printed upside-down. It was turned up Tuesday night when election officials were examining ballots. Only around 100 of these stamps have been found. Last year, a block of four stamps could have sold for about three million dollars, but this year, the one stamp alone that was turned up could sell for more than $500,000 at an auction!

How to Avoid Emotional Eating Habits—There IS Help

If you are feeling stressed or anxious, eating isn’t the answer
There are several alternatives for “emotional—eating—itis.”

Ø Learn to recognize your hunger. Before you automatically pop something into your mouth, rate your hunger on a scale of 1 to 5 -- 1 being ravenous and 5 being full. Make every effort to avoid eating when your hunger is a 4 or a 5.
Ø Find alternatives to eating. Make a personal list of activities you can do instead of eating. Perhaps go for a walk, call a friend, listen to music, take a hot shower/bath, exercise, clean your house, polish your nails, surf the Internet, schedule outstanding appointments, watch television, look through a photo album, etc.
Ø Keep a food journal. Logging your food will help to identify your toughest timeframes. It also will make you accountable... so perhaps you'll be less apt to reach for unnecessary food.
Ø Three-food interference. Make the commitment to first eat three specific healthy foods before starting on caloric comfort foods (i.e., an apple, handful of baby carrots and a yogurt). If after that, you still want to continue with your comfort foods, give yourself permission. However, most of the time, the three foods are enough to stop you from moving on.
Ø Exercise regularly. Daily exercise relieves stress and puts you in a positive mindset, which provides greater strength to pass on the unhealthy fare.
Ø Get enough sleep. Research shows that sleep deprivation can increase hunger by decreasing Leptin levels, the appetite regulating hormone that signals fullness. With adequate sleep, you'll also be less tired and have more resolve to fight off the urge to grab foods for comfort.
Electronics—Does Size Matter when Picking a Digital Camera?
This is NOT an ad!
Virtually all digital cameras take decent pictures these days. In choosing one, first decide if your priority is small size or extra photographic power and flexibility. A few models strive to offer it all, many have an LCD large enough to dominate the camera's rear side, even as their resolution keeps growing. Five megapixels is already considered minimal resolution, and 7 or 8 are offered by a small but growing band. Other features trickling down from large models to a few small ones include zoom ranges larger than 3x, image stabilization, and manual controls. One familiar feature may soon be on the endangered list: the optical viewfinder.
Meanwhile, larger and more powerful cameras keep gaining new capabilities and, in some cases, growing cheaper. Some advanced compacts--cameras that offer extensive controls and higher-than-entry-level resolution while retaining the convenience of a built-in lens--rival some SLRs and weigh nearly as much. Resolution now runs between 8 and 10 megapixels, and the ability to save images as a RAW file is standard. (A RAW file contains the captured image before it has been processed by the camera's built-in software and gives you maximum flexibility in controlling things such as sharpness and color balance.)
More super-zooms, with optical zoom ranges 10x or greater, feature optical or mechanical image stabilizers. Most of these cameras are bulky and weigh a pound or more. However, innovative designs make a couple of models smaller and much lighter than the rest, heralding a new day for this type of camera.
SLRs, once limited to those on champagne budgets, are increasing in resolution and coming down in price; several are now available for less than $1,000. Recently, three manufacturers--Sony, Nikon, and Canon--all introduced 10-megapixel models in that price range, thereby upping the ante in the growing competition for serious photographers.

Safeway CEO Discusses Health Care
Safeway’s CEO, Steve Burd, had a discussion about health care. He identified two root causes to escalating health care costs: the lack of a market-driven mechanism and a lack of incentives for consumers to change their behavior and heath care spending habits. “We don’t have the solution yet but we (Safeway) want to be part of the solution.” Safeway’s consumer-driven health care program features full coverage for preventative care, a high-deductible plan, and tax-advantaged employer contributions to health care reimbursement and savings accounts. Preventative care and behavioral programs covered by the company include those for smoking cessation, weight loss, and stress reduction. Burd said, “You can save as much as 40% in a restructured system with behavioral changes.” Health care reimbursement and savings accounts offered through Safeway ensure that its employees have a stake in their health care coverage and won’t treat health care as a “free good,” explained Burd. Since the program was implemented for about half of its 30,000 nonunion employees a year ago, Safeway has seen an 11% decrease in health care costs. Given the grocery industry’s low profit margins, approximately 1.5%, Burd said that this reduction is significant.
New Machine goes in at PW Supermarkets Cupertino

Have you ever been to Nob Hill or Albertson’s? If so, have you seen a Coinstar® machine? There are two different models, shown above. Guess what? Now PW Supermarket of Cupertino is adding a Coinstar machine. It is not officially open yet, but there’s a sign that says, “coming soon.”
The new Coinstar Prepaid Center kiosk offers an easy way for you to find all of the prepaid products you need in one place.
Got questions about Coinstar? Go to http://www.coinstar.com/ for details and answers to frequently-asked questions!
The Competitor: Safeway’s Coinmaster
It works just like Coinstar!
With Albertson’s, it’s Coinstar, but with Safeway, it’s “Coinmaster.” It works just like Coinstar: put your coins in the tray, push them down the chute, it counts your money, and gives you a cash-in receipt. Coinstar is better because you can do more than get a cash-in receipt, you can get a gift card and other things. Safeway can fix that, though.

Coinstar and Coinmaster both charge an average of 8% of your coins for the usage of the machine when you get a cash-in receipt. But that’s all Coinstar charges for. They don’t charge for gift cards, etc., only cash-in receipts. Another reason Coinstar is better is that it gives you friendly notices when you’re going to fast, like, “My, you have a lot of coins! Please wait while we catch up.” Coinstar has a touchscreen, Coinmaster doesn’t. Also, something funny: one of Matthew’s Newspaper’s cats’ names is “Star.” Get it? Star and Coinstar! A disadvantage is that people lose coins in two ways at both places:
Ø People drop coins and don’t realize it
Ø People don’t know about the reject tray, although Coinstar reminds you to check it.
More about the reject tray: If you accidentally insert foreign or junky coins, arcade tokens, etc. they will come out in a slot labeled “REJECT TRAY.” Sometimes, if you insert those coins again, it will accept them. Our free tip to you if you have or want to use the machine, remember to check the reject tray!

Attention Coin Collectors: Message from the US Mint
Buy coins directly from the US Mint!

Rather then scrounging around for special coins, you can buy coins from the US Mint. Go to http://www.usmint.gov/ and click on Buy Online in the left panel. Just think—all those rare coins belonging to you!! They list prices and details. This is a great way to show off. But then again… it takes away the fun from FINDING something special.

Man Shot in Play Station 3 Frenzy
Two armed thugs tried to rob a line of people waiting for the new Play Station 3 game system to go on sale early Friday and shot a man who refused to give up his money, authorities said. In other states, customers pushed and shoved their way to the shelves to get at the limited supply, and in Kentucky, four people were grazed by BBs fired from a passing vehicle as they waited for a Best Buy store to open.

Leonid Meteor Shower Expected this Weekend

The annual Leonid meteor shower could produce a strong outburst this weekend for residents of the North America and Western Europe.
A brief surge of activity is expected begin around 11:45 p.m. ET Saturday, Nov. 18. In Europe, that corresponds to early Sunday morning, Nov. 19 at 4:45 GMT. The outburst could last up to two hours.
At the peak, people in these favorable locations could see up to 150 shooting stars per hour, or more than two per minute.
"We expect an outburst of more than 100 Leonids per hour," said Bill Cooke, the head of NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office.
Bottom of Form Cooke notes that the shooting stars during this peak period are likely to be faint, however, created by very small meteoroid grains.
Elsewhere people will see the typically enjoyable Leonid display of a few meteors each hour, weather permitting and assuming dark skies away from city lights.
Ancient debris
The Leonids are bits of debris left behind by repeated passages through the inner solar system of the comet Tempel-Tuttle. Each November, Earth crosses various trails of debris, which have spread out over centuries and millennia. Dense debris trails have caused incredible meteor storms in years, past, notably 1998 through 2002.
Since then the show has been back to normal. But recent computer modeling suggests a brief outburst.
"For parts of Europe, Africa and eastern North America, a far more prolific Leonid show could be in the offing this year," said Joe Rao, SPACE.com's Skywatching Columnist.
This year is not expected to be as memorable as some but well worth a look, astronomers say. The Leonids are known for producing bright fireballs, which could occur at any time.
The Leonids are so-named because they appear to emanate from Leo. The meteors can race across the sky in any direction, but trace each one back and it'll point to Leo.
Other opportunities
Unfortunately for viewers on the U.S. West Coast, the peak occurs before Leo rises. Outside of the expected peak, the best time to watch for Leonids is in the pre-dawn hours, when the constellation Leo is high in the sky.
The Leonids are actually underway already, ramping up gradually to the peak. The event continues for several days after the peak. So any morning during this time could offer up a handful of meteors each hour. Other shooting stars from other sources typically grace the sky at low rates, too.
Flurries of enhanced activity can come at any time. Cooke suggests taking a look in the pre-dawn hours Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Up to 10 shooting stars per hour are possible any of these mornings.
How to watch
Precise prediction of meteor showers is an infant science, so those in position to observe the possible outburst should plan to head out a half-hour before the predicted peak, allowing eyes time to adjust to the dark, and stay out for up to a half hour after the expected peak.
No special equipment is needed. Telescopes and binoculars are of no use.
A lounge chair or blanket and warm clothes are all you need. Find a dark location with a clear view of the Eastern horizon. Lie back, face east, and scan as much of the sky as you can. You never know exactly where a Leonid will appear.
Scientists say Pollution Actually Helps
If the sun warms the Earth too dangerously, the time may come to draw the shade. The "shade" would be a layer of pollution deliberately spewed into the atmosphere to help cool the planet. This over-the-top idea comes from prominent scientists, among them a Nobel laureate. The reaction here at the U.N. conference on climate change is a mix of caution, curiosity and some resignation to such "massive and drastic" operations, as the chief U.N. climatologist describes them.
The Nobel Prize-winning scientist who first made the proposal is himself "not enthusiastic about it."
"It was meant to startle the policy makers," said Paul J. Crutzen, of Germany's Max Planck Institute for Chemistry. "If they don't take action much more strongly than they have in the past, then in the end we have to do experiments like this."
Serious people are taking Crutzen's idea seriously. This weekend,
NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif., hosts a closed-door, high-level workshop on the global haze proposal and other "geoengineering" ideas for fending off climate change.
In Nairobi, meanwhile, hundreds of delegates were wrapping up a two-week conference expected to only slowly advance efforts to rein in greenhouse gases blamed for much of the 1-degree rise in global temperatures in the past century.
The 1997 Kyoto Protocol requires modest emission cutbacks by industrial countries — but not the United States, the biggest emitter of carbon dioxide and other heat-trapping gases, because it rejected the deal. Talks on what to do after Kyoto expires in 2012 are all but bogged down.
When he published his proposal in the journal Climatic Change in August, Crutzen cited a "grossly disappointing international political response" to warming.
The Dutch climatologist, awarded a 1995 Nobel in chemistry for his work uncovering the threat to Earth's atmospheric ozone layer, suggested that balloons bearing heavy guns be used to carry sulfates high aloft and fire them into the stratosphere.
While carbon dioxide keeps heat from escaping Earth, substances such as sulfur dioxide, a common air pollutant, reflect solar radiation, helping cool the planet.
Tom Wigley, a senior U.S. government climatologist, followed Crutzen's article with a paper of his own on Oct. 20 in the leading U.S. journal Science. Like Crutzen, Wigley cited the precedent of the huge volcanic eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines in 1991.
Pinatubo shot so much sulfurous debris into the stratosphere that it is believed it cooled the Earth by .9 degrees for about a year.
Wigley ran scenarios of stratospheric sulfate injection — on the scale of Pinatubo's estimated 10 million tons of sulfur — through supercomputer models of the climate, and reported that Crutzen's idea would, indeed, seem to work. Even half that amount per year would help, he wrote.
A massive dissemination of pollutants would be needed every year or two, as the sulfates precipitate from the atmosphere in acid rain.
Wigley said a temporary shield would give political leaders more time to reduce human dependence on fossil fuels — the main source of greenhouse gases. He said experts must more closely study the feasibility of the idea and its possible effects on stratospheric chemistry.
Nairobi conference participants agreed.
"Yes, by all means, do all the research," Indian climatologist Rajendra K. Pachauri, chairman of the 2,000-scientist U.N. network on climate change, told The Associated Press.
But "if human beings take it upon themselves to carry out something as massive and drastic as this, we need to be absolutely sure there are no side effects," Pachauri said.
Philip Clapp, a veteran campaigner for emissions controls to curb warming, also sounded a nervous note, saying, "We are already engaged in an uncontrolled experiment by injecting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere."
But Clapp, president of the U.S. group National Environmental Trust, said, "I certainly don't disagree with the urgency."
In past years scientists have scoffed at the idea of air pollution as a solution for global warming, saying that the kind of sulfate haze that would be needed is deadly to people. Last month, the World Heath Organization said air pollution kills about 2 million people worldwide each year and that reducing large soot-like particles from sulfates in cities could save 300,000 lives annually.
American geophysicist Jonathan Pershing, of Washington's World Resources Institute, is among those wary of unforeseen consequences, but said the idea might be worth considering "if down the road 25 years, it becomes more and more severe because we didn't deal with the problem."
By telephone from Germany, Crutzen said that's what he envisioned: global haze as a component for long-range planning. "The reception on the whole is more positive than I thought," he said.
Pershing added, however, that reaction may hinge on who pushes the idea. "If it's the U.S., it might be perceived as an effort to avoid the problem," he said.
NASA said this weekend's conference will examine "methods to ameliorate the likelihood of progressively rising temperatures over the next decades." Other such U.S. government-sponsored events are scheduled to follow.

WAL-MART Shuts Down in Play Station 3 Frenzy

Retailers expect to be overwhelmed by demand during the impending video game console launches, but say they're working to keep the spirit festive while trying to prevent chaos and confusion.
Lines of anxious customers were growing at Best Buy and Wal-Mart stores across the country Wednesday as major retailers were getting confirmation of how many of Sony Corp's PlayStation 3 consoles they would be getting for its Friday launch.
Stock of Nintendo Co.'s Wii will not be as constrained, but retailers are also expecting the inaugural batch to sell out quickly after they go on sale Sunday.
Major retailers refused to widely announce exactly how many units would be distributed to individual locations.
To curb overly high hopes and potential frustrations, many retailers were trying to make it clear that supplies would be limited. They posted notices in stores and warned on Web sites that PS3 supplies would be tight through the holidays. Store employees are also reiterating the message to customers who are lining up in designated areas outside stores.
Best buy noted on the front page of its nationwide circular ads on Sunday that it would have a minimum of 20 60-gigabyte PS3 models and six 20-gigabyte models per store on Friday. How much each store would have in stock above that allotment was up for speculation.
Jose Mota, 26, of Hayward isn't worried. He was the first in the line of 33 people who had already camped outside of the Best Buy store in Union City since Tuesday.
The store manager told them to keep the place clean and left the light on for them overnight, he said. The group — now an ad-hoc community — also is conducting a roll call every four hours to make sure everyone still has their places. People are taking turns to go get food or grab a shower.
Keeping a safe environment for consumers is a top priority, but the process is still a balancing act, said Jill Hamburger, vice president of gaming at Best Buy Co. Inc.
Sony promises 400,000 PS3 machines for the U.S. market on the day of the launch and a U.S. total of about 1 million units by year's end — down sharply from its original projections of 4 million. Nintendo expects to have 4 million Wiis ready worldwide when the console hits store shelves, with the bulk going to North America.
Sony declined to detail its distribution strategy, but spokesman Dave Karraker said the company is roughly following a normal path but scaling it down proportionately to a retailers' typical share of Sony gaming products.
Sony plans to replenish inventories weekly, using air transport instead of ocean freighters, he said.
Though Sony could not speak for retailers, Karraker hinted that stores holding midnight sales events would likely hold more units in stock.
Best Buy will have midnight openings at 18 stores, including one in West Hollywood complete with celebrities. Target Corp. is throwing an all-night party at its Atlantic Terminal store in the New York City borough of Brooklyn so gamers can try out the PS3 and get a chance to win one. The Sony Style Store in Manhattan will celebrate with a midnight opening.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will have a midnight opening on Friday and a PlayStation trailer outfitted with video gaming stations through the weekend at its Orlando Fla. location.
On the eve of the Nintendo Wii launch, Toys R Us Inc. will host a block party at its Times Square store in New York, featuring music, bright lights, a countdown clock and an appearance by Nintendo of America's president, Reggie Fils-Aime.
"We expect our stores across the country to be busy on the launch dates," said Target spokeswoman Paula Thornton-Greear. "Our stores are prepared to manage crowds including a ticket system to ensure those in line first receive a ticket that ensures them a console based on our inventory."
At Wal-Mart stores, only customers in the designated waiting areas armed with tickets toward purchase will be invited into the stores to pick up their consoles.
Toys R Us conducted in-store pre-sales of the PS3 on Oct. 29 during which customers camped overnight to get a limited number of tickets. The retailer was relieved to recently learn it would be able to deliver on those pre-orders, but no other customers will immediately be able to get any PS3s that day, Kathleen Waugh, a Toys R Us spokeswoman, said Wednesday.
"That word is out there now, and we're making sure people know in advance so they're not waiting outside," Waugh said.
Some GameStop Corp. customers who snagged pre-orders of a PS3 last month may not be quite as lucky, as the nation's largest specialty game retailer warned earlier this week it would not be able to fulfill all of its pre-orders on launch day.
Others, such as Amazon.com, chose not to take any pre-orders of the PS3 to avoid the potential of confusion or disappointment.
Even online auctioneer eBay Inc. — where PS3s with retail prices of $500 and $600 were bidding Wednesday at an average of $1,500 and Wii machines were going for more than double its $250 retail price — is taking precautions. It imposed restrictions, including limiting sales to only established eBay vendors with minimum rating levels.
The days leading up to the console launches haven't been completely glitch-free.
Best buy inadvertently posted on its Web site last weekend that it was taking pre-orders for the PS3. It was removed within a few hours but not before an undisclosed number of customers swarmed after the erroneous offer.
To Sony's credit, however, it is effectively avoiding a repeat of the public outcry from the shortages of the rival Microsoft
Xbox 360 launch last year, said Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter.
"Sony is managing this well. They are telling us the numbers are very small," Pachter said. "Nobody is thinking they're getting a PS3 for Christmas and those that do get it will be pleasantly surprised."

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.
Advertising Space Available!
We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and all my email subscribers. See the Ads Published section.
Visit My Blog!
To see more history on Matthew’s Newspaper, or to leave a comment on any of the articles you’ve seen here, visit my blog at http://www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com/.
Weather Forecast
Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday-Sunday: Sunny, highs around 85 °F
(Editor’s Note: The UV Index is 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

Puzzle Corner
For a whole website of jokes, go to http://www.mnjokes.blogspot.com/.
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NOTICE: We are no longer doing crossword puzzles. For unlimited crossword puzzles, go to http://www.mncrosswords.blogspot.com/ as of 9/12/06!!

2006-11-18T20:33:00.000-08:00

10-24-06 Newspaper

2006-10-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Matthew's Newspaper
”News and views that you can use”
Serving the Santa Clara County since 2002

Vote Yes, Vote No, But Vote!
Background on local political races
District Attorney:
On October 12, 2006, Matthew’s Newspaper attended a breakfast where both candidates for district attorney, Karyn Sinunu and Dolores Carr, gave 5-minute speeches.
Dolores Carr went first.
Matthew's Newspaper joins Judge Carr
She encourages you to visit her website at www.judgecarrforda.com. This is the first truly contested election for district attorney in 16 years. Her top priority is public safety. She is endorsed by 75 to 80 defense attorneys. Six retired Assistant District Attorneys, each with 30 years experience all endorse Carr. They had supervised both Carr and Sinunu.
Carr was the deputy district attorney from 1985-2000. She has a broad perspective on cases, since she has seen them from all sides (as a defense attorney, as a prosecuting attorney, and as a judge.)
Karyn Sinunu went second. Sinunu says, “I am the business-friendly candidate.” She believes that it is important to have a safe and friendly community, which she promises to continue. Her campaign is about critical differences. She has tried every kind of case (murder, gang, white collar, etc.)
Sinunu is also an award-winning trial attorney. She says, “My opponent can’t claim that.” She also has supervised 190 attorneys, and she says “that’s administrative experience my opponent does not have.” She has made changes to the criminal justice system. She is endorsed by the San Jose Mercury, the Palo Alto Weekly, and other county newspapers. While we’re talking about endorsements, though, retiring DA George Kennedy withdrew his endorsement for Sinunu in July.
Sinunu has independence from the police, where she brings up that her opponent is married to a police officer. She claims that three times the number of elected officials endorse her, including Sunnyvale Mayor Ron Swegles. (Note: Mayor Swegles also endorses Judge Carr.) To close her speech, she says, “I’m a real veteran career prosecutor.” Her website is www.sinunu4da.com.
Matthew’s Newspaper Interviews Dolores Carr
On Wednesday, October 18th, Matthew’s Newspaper had the opportunity to interview Judge Dolores Carr, candidate for District Attorney for Santa Clara County. Here are the questions and answers from the interview:
Matthew’s Newspaper (MN)> What experience do you have to be the District Attorney?
Dolores Carr (DC)> I have 26 years as a lawyer, and I spent the first few years of my career in private practice, where I handled civil litigation and criminal defense work. I spent the next 15 years in the District Attorney’s office handling the day-to-day work as a D.A. I ended my career there supervising the sexual assault unit, and in that job, I supervised the trial lawyers on rapes and child molest cases. There were some other cases, but that’s the bulk of them. I made the decisions on what charges to file in those cases for the two years I did that job. I also tried sexual assault cases, misdemeanor cases, I charged felony cases, I represented abused and neglected children in juvenile dependency court and I prosecuted juvenile delinquency cases. Those are just examples of the kinds of cases I worked on for those 15 years.
MN> You said that you managed a group of trial lawyers?
DC> Yes – senior trial lawyers, because the lawyers that are put in charge of trying the sex crimes are usually senior lawyers, and so I was in charge of supervising them; I managed several grants, and then I made the charging decisions on the cases that came into the office, and then passed them off to the lawyers to actually handle them in court.
So, not only do I have private practice experience, but I’ve been a DA for 15 years, and then I’ve been a judge for 6 years. This gave me the opportunity to see cases that the DA would bring into court, and I was the judge who would hear those cases. The District Attorney position itself is a leadership position. So, the DA, at least in our county, because it’s very large, does not try any cases, rarely goes to court, and really manages the office, handles the budget, deals with the Board of Supervisors, sets the expectations and the mission for the office, deals with the Chief of Police for the various police departments in the county, works on prevention and works with the community, at least in my vision, to improve the services that the DA brings. So, rather than being a trial lawyer, or a lawyer on particular cases, the DA is really the manager of a very large law firm.
MN> Why do you want to be District Attorney?
DC> I want to be the District Attorney because I understand how important that leadership position is, to make sure that public safety is maintained, that we keep a very low crime rate, and also make sure that the cases that are brought to court are brought fairly, and with an eye to justice and with an eye toward compassion and fairness.
MN> Do you have the option to turn down a case?
DC> Absolutely. All the DAs who make those kinds of decisions have that option, so what they look at are several things: First, when they read the police report or the investigation, they’re looking to see whether or not a crime has been committed. Once they determine that the crime has been committed, they also have to determine whether it can be proved to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt – not just that the defendant probably did it, but can it be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, because that’s the burden of proof in court. Then, in addition, you have to look at whether or not it’s a fair and just thing to do. So there could be some circumstances where there was a crime, and the defendant did commit it, and you think you could prove it beyond a reasonable doubt, but it really would not be a just thing to prosecute. The DA also has the discretion on how many charges to file, whether the charges in certain cases would be misdemeanors or felonies, which are the less serious and the more serious, and so it really is a matter of judgment on the part of the deputy district attorney who’s making that decision.
MN> Don’t you feel that you want to be in a position of power?
DC> I want to be in that position because I know I can make a difference in a positive way for our community. And that means that I would have some power in the sense that the position is an important one. But I think that the thing to remember is that in order to accomplish anything, to really get anything done, it takes the cooperation of the people you work with. In other words, you can have the best idea in the whole world, but if nobody will sit down at the table and listen to you about your idea, or take your idea and implement it or put it into effect, your idea can go to waste. Just because you have the power or the position doesn’t mean you can get anything done.
MN> What do you like to do in your free time when you’re not campaigning?
DC> Well, I haven’t had much free time since I’ve been on the campaign trail, but I’ll tell you that once I have some free time, I would like to begin my work-outs again, to go to the gym and to jog and to exercise and to take walks outside. I also like reading, and I like music, and I like to play the piano, and I like to dance. Those are some of the things that I would like to do when I have some free time. And although I would not LIKE to do this, I intend to clean out my garage.
MN> Do you have any promises to make to the voters?
DC> Yes, I do have some promises that I will make to the voters. Those promises are not to take the obligation to work for justice in the community for granted, and to always make sure that everyone in the office is being as responsive to the public as possible, and not to take for granted the power that the DA has to make decisions that affect people’s lives. So, it’s always being sensitive to the fact that the District Attorney’s office does have a tremendous amount of power to charge somebody with a crime that would cause them to go to jail, and that power has to be exercised with common sense and with compassion and fairness, and always with an eye as to whether or not it’s the right thing to do. So that would be the promise that I would make – that I would always maintain that in the forefront of the decisions that I make.
MN> What about skills that you have that your opponent doesn’t have?
DC> I try very hard not to say anything negative about my opponent, so the way I could answer that is that I think that I have better skills at communicating and cooperating and working collaboratively with the people that the DA needs to work with to be successful. So, I have all the support, pretty much, from the law enforcement associations in the county (the police groups), and I also have a significant majority of support, I believe, from the defense attorneys, the attorneys who work for the defendants in these cases. I think that comes from a history of being able to work cooperatively with other people. I think that’s a real strength that I have.
MN> How many attorneys would you be supervising, as the District Attorney?
DC> There are about 180 lawyers, almost 100 investigators, and there are several hundred staff members.
MN> Do you have something good you would like to say about your opponent?
DC> What I will say about my opponent that is positive is that I believe that she is a hard worker, and that she has done a good job in a number of areas, and has been a competent and successful trial lawyer. I think she has some very good individual skills.
MN> What was your hardest case as deputy district attorney?
DC> Probably the hardest case that I handled was a case where a woman who was developmentally delayed was raped by someone she knew and she reported it to the police, but she had a very difficult time communicating about what had happened. So the difficulty was that because it was a case where it was her word against his word, it became very difficult to prosecute because of her inability to really communicate effectively about what had happened to her. It was hard, because I felt that she had been truly victimized, but that I could not proceed on the case without having enough evidence without her being able to testify effectively.
MN> What should voters know about your opponent?
DC> Voters should know that my opponent has been a top-level manager for the last 10 years in the DA’s office. And because these elections don’t come along very often, it is an opportunity for the people who work with her in the DA’s office to kind of give a “report card,” or to give information through their endorsements to the public about whether or not they want to work with her in the future. I think it says a lot when all of the law enforcement associations (the police groups) that work with the DA’s office regularly all support me; that a significant number of lawyers support me; that all the members of the board of supervisors who have made a decision on who to support, support me; and that the six assistant district attorneys who either worked with or supervised both my opponent and me, and who are now retired so they don’t have anything to gain or lose by making an endorsement, all support me; and that her own boss, George Kennedy, who had earlier endorsed her, withdrew his endorsement. I think that is a kind of report card on what they think about how she would be if she were the district attorney.
District Attorney for Santa Clara County: Matthew’s Newspaper endorses Judge Dolores Carr because of her broad experience and her passion for fairness, as well as her ability to work well with so many other people.
Prop. 83: Matthew’s Newspaper: No position California Chamber of Commerce: No position
Prop. 84: Cleaner, safer water: endorsed by

Matthew’s Newspaper California COC League of women voters Sunnyvale COC
Prop 85: Waiting period and parental notification before termination of minor’s pregnancy
Matthew’s Newspaper: Oppose Calif. COC: No position
Prop 86: Tobacco Tax initiative
Matthew’s Newspaper: Support Calif. COC: Oppose
Prop 87: Argument for “California is dangerously dependent on foreign oil. Yes on 87. We can rely on alternative fuels.”
Matthew’s Newspaper: Support Calif. COC: Oppose
Prop. 88: Education funding, real property parcel tax.
Matthew’s Newspaper: Oppose Calif. COC: Oppose
Prop. 89: Political campaign contributions, corporate tax increase
Matthew’s Newspaper: No position CA COC: Oppose
Prop. 90: Government acquisition, regulation of private property
Matthew’s Newspaper: Oppose CA COC: Oppose
Santa Clara County Measure A: SC County Land Conservation InitiativeArguments against: “don’t risk Santa Clara County’s future”
Matthew’s Newspaper: Oppose Sunnyvale COC: Oppose
Recipe Corner
Here are two recipes you might like to try: cabbage ramen salad and spinach dip.
Cabbage Ramen Salad (great pot luck recipe)
Ingredients:1 lg. head cabbage, shredded4 green onions, sliced4 T. toasted sesame seeds1 c. slivered almonds2 pkgs. Chicken-flavored Top Ramen noodles, crushed
Mix above ingredients in extra large salad bowl.
Dressing:¾ c. oil4 T. sugar1 tsp. salt½ c. white wine vinegar2 pkgs. Chicken flavoring from Top Ramen
Mix dressing ingredients in small bowl. Toss with salad and noodles at last minute so salad doesn’t get soggy. Recipe can be halved and still feed a large family.
Spinach Dip
Ingredients:1 pkg. Knorr leek soup mix1 c. mayonnaise1 c. sour cream1 can water chestnuts, chopped finedash Worcestershire sauce1 pkg. chopped frozen spinach, thawed and drained
Mix first 5 ingredients together, then add the spinach. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours for best results. Cut top off round loaf of sour dough French bread. Hollow out until ¼” on sides.

New Traffic Light Goes up at Sunnyvale-Saratoga Ave. and Fremont Ave. in Sunnyvale
New sign faces Valero gas station
On October 17, 2006, we noticed a new traffic sign facing the Valero gas station. Are they really going to make the people leaving that lot wait at a light? If you look at the lower part of the picture, you see a . It IS pretty dangerous to cross the driveway. Besides, in all the other directions at the Sunnyvale-Saratoga/Fremont intersection, there are already s. But maybe they will turn the sign another way. See their progress in the next issue.
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.
Month of October Special curbside garbage collection
Friday, Oct. 27 Free card-making class at Craf’it (1139 Tasman Dr. @ Lawrence Expwy., Sunnyvale)
Tues., Nov. 7 Election Day – don’t forget to vote!
Wed., Nov. 29 Nob Hill’s grand re-opening (Grant Rd. @ El Camino in Mountain View)
Season of Fall Sunnyvale special vehicle tow-away

Classified Ads Now Available in Matthew’s Newspaper
Having a garage sale or yard sale? Something that’s all text no graphic? Matthew’s Newspaper is a great way to reach people anywhere in Santa Clara County. For just 75¢/line, we can get you some great publicity.

Matthew’s Newspaper Autumn Deal on Ads
Will you “fall” for our “trick deal?” You can choose one! Buy three get one free or 10% off any ad! It’s up to you. Act now! Offer good all fall!!
For Halloween-related things, see the last page.
Mountain View Nob Hill Changing Location
Nob Hill groceries of Mountain View on Grant Rd. near El Camino will be moving next door to a bigger area where Circuit City used to be. They will re-open on November 29 at their new location. Right now, they are preparing the new parking area. The new store will be much larger than the current one.

ord crimmage
Theme: Elections. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.

_______________________ Hint: Someone who holds a political office.
N E S T A R O
_______________________ Hint: One of many on the ballot.
S U M A R E E
_______________________ Hint: A formal enactment by a legislature.
T U T A S T E
_______________________ Hint: These are counted to see who wins an election.
L A B L O S T
Jokes
Levels of jokes:
A=Adult S=Senior M= Mid-teens C=Child T=Toddler
Q1: (C-S) Where do happy cats come from?
Advertising Space Available!
We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and all my email subscribers. See the Ads Published section.
Visit My Blog!
To see more history on Matthew’s Newspaper, or to leave a comment on any of the articles you’ve seen here, visit my blog at www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com.

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Accusatory Mailers sent to Villa del Sol Residents
The mailer just above is complaining about the pool temperature at the Villa Del Sol Apartments. But they went WAY too far! In fact, the apartment’s mailer sent in response says that they have set the pool to the fall/winter temperature, 83-85°F, and in spring/summer it’s 78-80°F. If you can’t read the mailers, feel free to go to www.mnandvilladelsol.blogspot.com as of Oct. 26.
Weather Forecast
Here is my weather forecast:
Thursday-Friday: Sunny; highs upper 70°s to 80°
Saturday-Monday: Cooling trend, highs upper 60°s to 70°
(Editor’s Note: The UV Index is 5 on a scale of 1 to 10.)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the riddle and puzzle:

Joke answer: Peru (Purr-u).

Word Scrimmage Answers

1.SENATOR 2.MEASURE 3.STATUTE 4. BALLOTS

MN's version of eBay

2006-10-15T16:39:00.000-07:00

MN's version of eBay

8-22-06 Newspaper

2006-08-23T17:48:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, August 22, 2006

Matthew's Newspaper
”News and views that you can use”
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

Sunnyvale Town Center Redevelopment Project – Update

The city of Sunnyvale is tired of waiting for Fourth Quarter Properties to cure their breach of contract. They were supposed to start construction by January of this year, and as you can see if you drive by, nothing has been done since the parking structure was torn down.
Now the city wants to buy the 30 acres owned by Fourth Quarter and hire another developer to finish the project. They will have to agree on a price, so the next step is for the two parties to each hire an appraiser to determine the fair market value. If the two prices are within 20% of each other, the numbers will be averaged, and that will set the price. Land values are between $2 million and $3 million per acre in Sunnyvale, so the value should be set between $60 million and $90 million. John Pilger, the city’s communications officer, says a new project could be in the works by the end of this year. Let’s hope so!

Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Business Expo a Big Success!

On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce hosted their centennial business expo in downtown Sunnyvale. It was held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., along with the farmer’s market and the downtown music series, which always draws a big crowd. Matthew’s Newspaper was there, and we gave out M&M’s with our business name and cell phone number written on them. We also had forms to fill out to become an email subscriber or to advertise in Matthew’s Newspaper. Overall, the event was a big success!

Four-year-old gets Hit by a Car

As sad as it seems, it’s true. A four-year-old girl and her mother were crossing in a crosswalk at nighttime. This crosswalk was not lit. Then a car came speeding through and hit the mother, then the girl. Although the mother was smart to stay on the outside to protect her daughter, it still hit both of them. “The car blew the girl half a block” says one eyewitness. “She was still conscious and screaming” confirmed another.
What can you do to help? Go to the Matthew’s Newspaper voting site, www.mnpollzone.blogspot.com and vote for better-lit crosswalks. Print the page with your vote and send it to:

Matthew’s Newspaper

360 E. Evelyn Avenue

Box 611

Sunnyvale, CA 94086

We will bring it up at the next Sunnyvale City Council meeting and tell them how many people voted for better lit crosswalks. The deadline is September 5th, 2006, but the sooner the better!

NOTICE: When you address your letter, do not say to P.O. Box 611. Just say Box 611, otherwise it will be rejected.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

August 23 Wednesday night weekly band music in downtown Sunnyvale (last one)!

August 23 Smoothie King Grand Opening!

August 24 First day of school at Stocklmeir

August 26 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. SunnyArts Neighborhood Association annual block party (meet on Schubert Drive). Please bring one of the following: main dish, salad, dessert, or beverages to share. Remember to bring chairs or blankets to sit on.

To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.

Who’s our District Attorney?

A few days before the election, Matthew’s Newspaper did an article on what the candidates for District Attorney had to say for themselves.
93,907 people decided that Delores Carr best met their needs. She had lots of experience and provided lots of information.
76,015 people decided that Karyn Sinunu was the best. She was focusing on just one thing.
31,920 people decided that Jim Shore was pretty good. His endorsement wasn’t very detailed.
21,594 people chose Marc Buller. He was only concentrating on San Jose.

Real Estate
There is a townhouse for sale at 693 Crescent Ave., Sunnyvale, CA by Citi Home Realty & Mortgage (cell phone: (408) 390-5577). The asking price is $579,000.

More info:

Well kept two-story 1184 sq. ft. townhouse
Ø Two bedrooms and 1½ bathrooms
Ø Maple cabinetry and granite countertops in the kitchen
Ø Dual-pane windows and marble flooring throughout the townhouse
Ø Central air conditioning
Ø Balcony on the upper level (great view)
Ø All new interior paint and doors, as well as remodeled bathrooms

Recipe Corner

Here are two recipes you might like to try: tropical rice salad and ultimate 7-layer dip.

Tropical Rice Salad (serves 4)

Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice3 Tbsp. red onion, finely chopped½ green bell pepper, chopped1 can niblets corn, drained1-15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed1-2 oz. jar diced pimientos, drained
Dressing:
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves2 cloves of garlic, minced3 Tbsp. cider vinegar3 Tbsp. olive oilsalt and pepper to taste
Combine first six ingredients. Toss with dressing and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Ultimate 7-layer Dip

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix1 cup sour cream1 cup salsa1 cup shredded lettuce1 cup Mexican style shredded cheese½ cup chopped green onions2 Tbsp. sliced pitted ripe black olives
Mix beans and taco seasoning mix. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate. Layer remaining ingredients over bean mixture. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled. Serve with tortilla chips or assorted crackers.

Giants Baseball Recap

The Giants snapped a long losing streak with a 4-game sweep of the San Diego Padres. Then they came home to play 3 games against their arch rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers, on Friday, August 18th. They won that game 8-4, extending their win streak to 5 in a row. Unfortunately, they lost 14-7 on Saturday in a crazy game where the Dodgers were leading 10-0 at the end of the second inning. Starting pitcher Brad Hennessey was pulled with no outs in the second with the bases loaded and the score was 6-0. The Giants could not win another game against the Dodgers.
Sunday’s game was a wild one. It was 5-0 (Giants losing) in the bottom of the 9th and Randy Winn was on 1st base. Omar Vizquel hit a dribbler to the second baseman and somehow, it got away from him! Then we had runners at the corners. Thanks to two more hits, we had the bases loaded with the score 5-1.Then an unintentional walk to Barry Bonds made it 5-2, but we still lost.
The Giants are now playing a series with the Arizona Diamondbacks. They won the first game on Monday by a score of 5-2. The Diamondbacks had three errors in that game, which helped the Giants. After the Giants finish three games with Arizona, they start a four-game series with Cincinnati. The Giants will not get a break in their schedule until August 28th. The Giants play-off hopes are not gone yet!

New Businesses Around Town

Kut N’ Beauty: Just to the right of Safeway, on the corner of El Camino and Maria Avenues. They advertise that they have the lowest prices in the bay area on beauty supplies. Go to www.kutnbeauty.com for more details.

Ginger Café: A Chinese restaurant at 894 E. El Camino Real suite 114. It’s on the corner of Mathilda and El Camino. They are not open yet. For more details, go to www.gingercafe.net.

Smoothie King: In the same complex as Ginger Café, suite 110. They have sample tasting on Tuesday, August 22nd from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and their Grand Opening is Wednesday, August 23rd. For more details, go to www.smoothieking.com.

Fidelity Investments: Just to the right of Smoothie King, in the same complex. For more information, like why you should choose Fidelity, go to www.fidelity.com.

Word Scrimmage
Theme: Electronics. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.

_______________________ Hint: They come with a USB cord so you can view them on the computer.
M A A C R S E
_______________________ Hint: You can listen to music through this.
K R S E P E A
_______________________ Hint: _______ Wireless.
V Z R E I N O
_______________________ Hint: Small power source.
T T Y A B R E

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and all my email subscribers. See the Ads Published section.

How Much is Your Car Really Worth?

Want to know how much your car is worth? If you drive a Ford, the Ford Motor Co. website (www.ford.com) has a section where you can tell them about your car (mileage, model, color, etc.) and they’ll tell you how much your car is worth. This picture shows our car’s odometer at 100,000 miles!

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Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday-Sunday: Sunny, highs around 85 °F
(Editor’s Note: The UV Index is 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. CAMERAS 2. SPEAKER 3.VERIZON 4. BATTERY

7-25-06 Newspaper

2006-08-06T20:20:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Matthew's Newspaper
”News and views that you can use”
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

Social Worker Wrongfully Terminated by Palo Alto VA

Cheryl Hewitt has a Masters Degree in Social Work, and recently moved here from Michigan to start a job with the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Although Cheryl faces many challenges every day because of cerebral palsy, she is a very competent professional who prides herself on being independent and self-sufficient. In fact, she was awarded the “Professional Disabled Woman of the Year” in 1988 by the state of Georgia Chamber of Commerce. She was also instrumental in crafting the “Americans with Disabilities Act” and was at the presidential signing in 1994.
When Cheryl accepted the position with the VAPAHCS in January, her employer knew that she had cerebral palsy, which impacts her motor skills. The agency also knew that she uses a wheelchair for mobility, and that some reasonable accommodations would have to be made so that she could perform the essential functions of her job.
Once Cheryl started her job, she identified several accommodations that would help her: an ergonomic keyboard and trackball, a direct dial-out phone, a new computer with word prediction software, a more efficient, faster fax machine, and clerical help. All these were promised by the VA, but only the keyboard, trackball, and direct dial-out phone were provided. Cheryl never received the clerical help she needed. Not only that, but there were several safety concerns identified by her union representative: a wall clock that had fallen on her head, inaccessible office space, tangled wires under her desk, and a door she couldn’t close (although the VA was kind enough to tie a 6-foot rope to the door so she could pull it closed behind her. They only recently replaced the rope with an automatic closing mechanism.).
As of July 28, 2006, Ms Hewitt is being discharged from her job for “failure to qualify” during her probationary period. After an unsuccessful attempt to fire her for putting false information on her application (which was not true), the VA stated that she was “unable to function independently as a Social Worker.” Ms. Hewitt has filed a complaint of discrimination with the VA’s Office of Resolution Management. She has an attorney and Local 2110 of the American Federation of Government Employees fighting on her behalf.
What can you do to help? Please contact our local government representatives: U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (boxer.senate.gov) and Dianne Feinstein (feinstein.senate.gov), and Representative Anna Eshoo (eshoo.house.gov), and let them know about this gross injustice. The state of California can do better than this to comply with the laws regarding employees with disabilities.

Relief from Record-Breaking Heat is On the Way!

Temperature records fell all over the bay area this past weekend as people crowded into any place that was air-conditioned. We heard that the only way you could buy an air conditioner was to order it on-line, because every other place was sold out! The malls were so crowded, you would have thought it was Christmas!
In the meantime, we need to conserve energy to avoid involuntary blackouts. Companies can volunteer to have their power shut off in exchange for lower rates, so that helps cut down power usage. Not using the dryer or the oven or stove can help, too. If we don’t save enough power, we will have continuing blackouts. Over the weekend, 180,000 customers were without power in California. As of early Monday morning, that number was down to 100,000 in Northern California and the Central Valley, and another 44,000 in Southern California. Thank goodness, relief is in sight. We should be down to about 82 degrees by this weekend.

Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Hosts Business Expo August 2nd

Please come and visit the Matthew’s Newspaper booth at the business expo on Washington Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale on Wednesday, August 2nd. We’ll be on the end closest to Sunnyvale Avenue. We will have M&M’s, if that encourages you. You can also hear music by the Hitmen and check out the Farmer’s Market. This event will last from 5:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., with music performed from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Lost and Found

This sign was seen in Vacaville, CA last weekend: Lost Bird: African Gray Parrot; gray with red tail. Reward! Call (707) 761-0407. In case he flew down to the bay area, be on the lookout!

Found: key ring, Friday, July 14th on the corner of Floyd and Fremont Avenues. Call (408) 245-4038 to claim.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.
July 24-28 Vacation Bible School at Crosswalk Church in Sunnyvale
August 2 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo & band music Murphy Avenue/Washington Avenue intersection

Jefferson – the 51st State

This map is one proposal for the borders of the new state of Jefferson, which includes portions of Northern California and Southern Oregon.

The paragraphs below were taken from the www.jeffersonstate.com website.

There have been many attempts at forming a new state comprised of northern California and southern Oregon, but none has gained so much attention and retained it as the secession movement of 1941.
The abundant supply of minerals and timber in this region was largely inaccessible due to the lack of sufficient roads and bridges into the rugged mountain border country. The local pioneering people grew weary of unfulfilled promises from Salem and Sacramento to help fund sufficient highway projects in the region while building campgrounds in the cities where there were more votes.
Representatives from the mountain border counties involved met in Yreka, CA on November 17, 1941 to form an alliance to obtain federal aid for the construction and repair of bridges and roads. The Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $100 to research the possibility of seceding from the state of California and joining the other counties to form a new 49th state. The Yreka Chamber of Commerce was very instrumental in persuading the Board.
The local newspaper ran a contest to name the new state and the winning entry was Jefferson. The winner of the contest pocketed $2 for his efforts. Yreka was designated the temporary state capital where the ‘State of Jefferson Citizen’s Committee’ was formed.

Giants Baseball Recap

The Giants finished a 4-game series against the San Diego Padres by taking 3 out of 4 from the first-place leaders. On Saturday, July 22nd, after winning three in a row, the Giant’s were temporarily in first place, with San Diego ½ game behind. In Sunday’s game, Armando Benitez blew a save opportunity in the 9th inning, and the Padres ended up winning it in 12 innings, 6-5. That was a sad one! After a day off on Monday, the Giants head to Washington to play the Nationals for a three-game series, then they go to Pittsburgh for another 3-game series. They return home and play against the Nationals on Monday, July 31st.

Word Scrimmage

Theme: Jewelry. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: It can cut glass.
D D N A O M I
_______________________ Hint: “Wear jewelry and make a _______ statement.”
N H S O F A I
_______________________ Hint: It’s green.
R D E E M A L
_______________________ Hint: An inexpensive kind of jewelry.
S T U C O M E

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and all my email subscribers. See the Ads Published section below.

Visit My Blog!
To see more history on Matthew’s Newspaper, visit www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com.

Ads Published

Sunnyvale Health Care Center
1291 S Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Rehabilitation, Transitional and Extended Care
“Families caring for family”
Family owned and operated
Specialists in pain management
24 hour skilled nursing care
Individualized, comprehensive therapy
Specializing in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Open air garden patios
Social and educational activities
Bright and cheerful facility
Call us at (408) 245-8070 or visit us on our website, www.svhcc.com

Game Recommendation

There’s a really cool hand-held game called 20Q that almost ALWAYS guesses what you’re thinking of within 20 questions. You would be amazed at how quickly this electronic game can zero in on a category and then guess the right answer. You just have to press a button to say
YES
NO
SOMETIMES
RARELY
UNKNOWN
You can also press the UNDO button to go back to the last question and change your answer.
The other way you can play this game is by going on-line to their web-site at www.20Q.net. Go ahead – try it!

Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday-Thursday: Sunny, highs around 88 - 92°F

Friday-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high around 84°F
(Editor’s Note: The UV Index is 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the Word Scrimmage puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. DIAMOND 2. FASHION 3. EMERALD 4. COSTUME

7-11-06

2006-08-06T19:56:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Matthew's Newspaper
"News and views that you can use"
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

Happy 4th of July!

On Independence Day, July 4th, Matthew's Newspaper went Vallco Fashion Park to watch fireworks. The turnout was a whole roof full! People gathered around to watch fireworks on the top of the parking lot. There were pops echoing in all directions. People were scurrying around the parking lot trying to see fireworks! But they were only firecrackers; not to be seen. Then, there was a BOOM! Everyone turned around. A red firework burst in the air. Then you could here OOOOH! AHHHH! Everyone was enjoying it. There were several more BOOMS and BANGS and several more fireworks. There were big ones, small ones, LOUD ones, quiet ones, single-colored ones, multi-colored ones. The grand finale was the best, as usual. Then, the Matthew's Newspaper camera battery ran out...

Nob Hill is Relocating

Nob Hill of Mountain View is relocating around the end of October or the beginning of November. "In order to be in time for the holidays" says assistant store manager Scott. They are moving right next door to a bigger area where Circuit City used to be. The new store should have lots of improvements, which we will feature in the next issue.

Drug Barn Customer Calls Police

On Saturday, July 8, we saw two police cars in front of Drug Barn. We interviewed Officer Rudy Ramirez for more details. He said that a customer called them from Drug Barn, complaining about how they treated her. The police came right over and talked to the customer and the manager, to get both sides of the story. They were able to come to an agreement. Matthew's Newspaper would say that police officers are peacemakers.

Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 100 Years

From 1906-2006, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce has been serving our community. They have also served Matthew's Newspaper very well. They send lots of notices, such as what to do if your business gets destroyed in a natural disaster, and dates of their monthly member mixers and breakfasts. They are having their business expo on Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale. It's on August 2nd. You can see Matthew's Newspaper there. We will have M&M's, if that encourages you.
Upcoming Events -- Mark Your Calendars!

To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.
July 23 Michael's of Cupertino Grand Re-Opening, 20590 Homestead Rd.
July 24-28 Vacation Bible School at Crosswalk Church in Sunnyvale
August 2 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo & band music Murphy Avenue/Washington Avenue intersection

Giants Baseball Recap

The Giants finished a 4-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 3-1 loss on Sunday, July 9th. They are tied for 3rd place with the Colorado Rockies as they head into the All-Star break. The All-Star game will be played July 11th, and Jason Schmidt was one of the pitchers chosen to play in that game. The winning team determines who gets the home field advantage in the World Series.

Little-known Bubble Gum Facts
Why is bubble gum pink? Because it was the only food coloring the inventor had left when he invented it. This is NOT a joke. Here are some more facts about bubble gum:

The United States issued the first patent for chewing gum was William F. Semple; a dentist from Vernon, Ohio.

William Wrigley Jr. was a pioneer in branding and promoting goods through advertising in the early 1900's. His spearmint gum became a bestseller.

The first commercially successful bubble gum was Dubble Bubble, which came out in 1928. The inventor who holds the patent is Gilbert Mustin.

U.S. military personnel popularized chewing gum during World War II by giving it away as gifts in Europe.

In 1953, The Topps Company, manufacturers of Bazooka bubble gum, started including a small comic strip with each individually wrapped piece of gum. The comic strip featured Bazooka Joe.

Various companies started issuing bubblegum cards in the 1930's. Pictures varied from war heroes to figures of the Wild West to professional athletes. The Topps Company became famous for offering baseball cards in packs of gum and sponsoring bubble-blowing contests.

The largest bubblegum bubble ever blown was 23 inches in diameter!!

To blow a bigger bubble, chew the gum for five or ten minutes to remove as much sugar as possible.

You can remove gum that's stuck to your hair by using peanut butter. It helps disperse the gum from the strands of hair.

Kids in North America spend 500 million dollars every year on chewing gum.

In the year 2000, Dubble Bubble started a national bubble blowing contest held every year for kids 12 and under. These contests are held at Wal-Mart stores across the country.

Sunnyvale Historical Society and Museum Association Turns 50!

This year, the Sunnyvale Historical Society and Museum Association turns 50. One way they plan to celebrate is to hold a groundbreaking ceremony for their new museum at Heritage Park on Saturday, September 30th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You can come and hear live music (by Swamp Foot), see a model and plans for the new museum, check out the antique and collectible sale, enjoy the children's activities, and have a BBQ lunch (cost is $3 - $6). Admission is free and open to the public.

Museum Visitors can Learn about Sunnyvale History

The Martin Murphy family played an important part in Sunnyvale's and California's history. The Murphy party was the first to cross the Sierras by covered wagon into California in 1844, and two years later, Martin Murphy, Jr. helped rescue the Donner party. He also founded the city of Sunnyvale and brought the railroad through his property. The Murphy family built the first frame house in the area in 1850, and the house stayed in the family until 1950, when it was given to the city of Sunnyvale. Unfortunately, it had to be torn down in 1961 because of fire damage. That's why the Sunnyvale Historical Society and Museum Association wants to build a replica of the house. They also have lots of artifacts that show how people lived before the turn of the 19th century.
The Society is still raising money to build the new museum. They have already received a $600,000 grant from the state of California, and they have a total of $2.3 million in pledges toward the cost of construction.
Heritage Park is located at the Sunnyvale Community Center, at 550 E. Remington Drive in Sunnyvale.

Department of Public Safety's Ride-Along Program

The Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers a Ride-Along program to Sunnyvale residents, college students, Explorer scouts, and people who might want to become a public safety officer. You must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check first. Your ride-along day starts at DPS headquarters (across the street from the library) where you get a short orientation and a tour of the facility. You are assigned to an officer and you get to ride with that person for about two hours. If a lot of people are interested, they take the officer candidates first. You have to fill out an application, and it usually takes two to four weeks to process.
To request an application, call 730-7100 or stop by the Department of Public Safety and pick one up.

Word Scrimmage

Theme: Plastic objects. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: They can hold liquid.
S T T B L E O
_______________________ Hint: These have no smell, but they look pretty.
S L O W F E R
_______________________ Hint: Sun-_______.
L A G E S S S
_______________________ Hint: _______ container.
G A E R S O T

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew's Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and all my email subscribers. See the Ads Published section below.

Ads Published

Come visit Dr. Sawyer at Murphy Avenue Pet Clinic, located on the corner of Murphy Avenue and Hendy Avenue. He has separate entrances for cats and dogs.
Don't forget-- you can read the latest issue of Matthew's Newspaper in the waiting area.

Sunnyvale Health Care Center
1291 S Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Rehabilitation, Transitional and Extended Care
"Families caring for family"
Family owned and operated
Specialists in pain management
24 hour skilled nursing care
Individualized, comprehensive therapy
Specializing in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Open air garden patios
Social and educational activities
Bright and cheerful facility
Call us at (408) 245-8070 or visit us on our website, www.svhcc.com

MICHEAL'S is relocating!
Come visit us at our new BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER location next to PW Super.
Grand Opening on Sunday, July 23, 2006!

David Hunt says, "I'm on the HUNT for your real estate needs." He has lived in Sunnyvale for nearly 40 years.

Visit MY Blog!

To see more history on Matthew's Newspaper, visit http://www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com/.

Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday-Thursday: Sunny, highs around 80 - 82°F
(More good butterfly weather!)
Friday-Sunday: Mostly sunny, high around 84°F
(Editor's Note: The UV Index is 10 on a scale of 1 to 10-- extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. BOTTLES 2. FLOWERS 3. GLASSES 4. STORAGE

6-27-06 Newspaper

2006-08-06T19:20:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, June 27, 2006
”News and views that you can use”
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

Hybrid Cars You Can Buy Now—Help Stop Global Warming

Fuel emissions from cars and other forms of transportation contribute about 40% of climate-changing emissions. Hybrid cars help reduce fuel emissions because the hybrid engine gets power from the battery instead of gasoline when the car accelerates. When the car is stopped, the hybrid gasoline motor shuts off and the car runs on electricity. Here is a list of hybrid cars that are available now:
Ford Escape SUV (The Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the road.)
Toyota Highlander SUV
Toyota Camry
Toyota Tundra
Honda Civic
Honda Accord
Chevrolet Silverado
Lexus RX
Mercury Mariner
Infiniti M

Global Warming is Affecting Our Climate
(Please see the Matthew’s Newspaper Weather Forecast)

Global warming is causing a lot of changes in our climate. We are having more record-breaking temperatures, more floods, stronger hurricanes, and more droughts. With the warmer weather comes:
more mosquitoes, poison ivy, and ragweed
glaciers melting faster
more droughts and crop failure.
One thing we can do now to reduce carbon emissions is buy hybrid cars. We can also use our heaters and air conditioners less, insulate our houses better, and use ultra-efficient light bulbs. Another idea is to ask our government officials to buy climate-friendly cars and products. Here is a website that has more ideas on how to affect climate change: www.parade.com.

Wednesday Night Band Music in Downtown Sunnyvale

On Wednesday, June 21st (Happy first day of summer), Matthew’s Newspaper went downtown to hear band music, and they have fruit and accessories stands. They have great music that’s fun to listen to. They allow pets there. There were mostly dogs. There is also a wishing fountain that is kind of hard to find. Matthew’s Newspaper recommends that you go there. The sound of music will help you find your way.

M&M’s—New Products
Did you know that you can order M&Ms with a customized message in your choice of 21 colors? The message can be two lines on each M&M, with each line having up to 8 characters. They also have pre-packaged 8 oz. bags with a happy birthday theme or a wedding theme. You can check it out at www.mymms.com.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.
July 4 Sunnyvale State of the City Picnic in the Park11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Washington Park
July 23 Michaels’ of Cupertino Grand Re-Opening
July 24-28 Vacation Bible School at Crosswalk Church in Sunnyvale
August 2 Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo & band music

Be Prepared! What to Do if Your Car Goes into the Water

This will probably never happen to you, but if it does, you should be prepared. If your car goes into the water (a lake, a bay, or any body of water) and starts to sink, here’s what you should do:

Leave the keys in the ignition. The battery will still work under water, and power windows will still work.
Take your seat belt off.
Unlock the door.
Roll down the window. If the window is stuck, use a “Power Punch” tool to break through the glass.
Start climbing out. Sit on the window and push off.

Giants Baseball Recap

On Saturday, the 24th, Barry Bonds hit home run #719 against the Oakland A’s. The Giants could not hold on to their lead, however, and going into the ninth inning, the Giants were down 7-5. Then, Ray Durham came back in the bottom of the 9th with a 3-run homer to win the game 8-7. In Sunday’s game, the Giants lost to the A’s by a score of 10-4. Their record is 37-38 as they head into a 3-game series at home against the Texas Rangers.
ord crimmage
Theme: Equipment. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: Small power source.
T R Y B E A T
_______________________ Hint: The Wright brothers flying _______.
N I C E H A M
_______________________ Hint: Eco-_______.
M E S S T Y S
_______________________ Hint: Way of showing information.
P L A I D S Y

Advertising Space Available!
We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and all my email subscribers. See the Ads Published section below.

Ads Published

Come visit Dr. Sawyer at Murphy Avenue Pet Clinic, located on the corner of Murphy Avenue and Hendy Avenue. He has separate entrances for cats and dogs.
Don’t forget – you can read the latest issue of Matthew’s Newspaper in the waiting area.

Sunnyvale Health Care Center
1291 S Bernardo Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Rehabilitation, Transitional and Extended Care
“Families caring for family”
Family owned and operated
Specialists in pain management
24 hour skilled nursing care
Individualized, comprehensive therapy
Specializing in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Open air garden patios
Social and educational activities
Bright and cheerful facility

Call us at(408) 245-8070 or visit us on our website, www.svhcc.com

MICHAEL'S is relocating!
Come visit us at our new BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER location next to PW Super.
Grand Opening on Sunday, July 23, 2006!

David Hunt says, “I’m on the HUNT for your real estate needs.” He has lived in Sunnyvale for nearly 40 years.

Visit MY Blog!
To see more history on Matthew’s Newspaper, visit www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com.

Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday-Friday: Sunny, high around 85°F
(Should be good butterfly weather!)
Saturday-Sunday: Partly cloudy, high around 80°F
(Editor’s Note: The UV Index is 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. BATTERY 2. MACHINE 3. SYSTEMS 4. DISPLAY

6-13-06 Newspaper

2006-08-06T19:12:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Matthew's Newspaper
”News and views that you can use”
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

How Intel Handles New Threats

In the last 18 months, Intel, the 38-year-old semiconductor giant, has lost a significant portion of its market share to AMD. The company’s stock has fallen 35% in the last year. Now, the company is taking stock of this “crisis” situation and deciding how to get back on track.
For starters, Intel’s CEO, Paul Otellini, plans to get rid of money-losing products. He will probably get out of the cell phone and telecommunications market. Another product that didn’t do as well as expected was the Itanium microprocessor, which customers thought was too expensive. Another way Intel hopes to recapture some of its market share is by launching a new power-efficient chip. That news is expected around June 26th, so stay tuned.
I had an idea that maybe Intel would like to use – a new kind of printer. This printer would have an Intel chip that would make it print each page faster because the ink cartridges would not have to go back and forth. The ink would be deposited on each page as the sheet of paper feeds through the printer.

Two-dollar Bills

As you probably know, two-dollar bills are no longer being made. If you want a two-dollar bill, just go to your local bank and they should have them there. If not, you can ask the bank to order some for you, usually at no charge. However, you may have to order a minimum quantity. Two-dollar bills from the years 1928, 1953, and 1963 are the most common. The first modern U.S. two-dollar bill came out in 1976, for the U.S. bicentennial celebration. You can order the common green seal two-dollar bill, or the rarer red seal two-dollar bill. The United States has been making these bills since the Civil War.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!

To get your event listed here, please call (408) 504-8612.
June 22 Award-winning singer, Tim Cain2 p.m. at Sunnyvale Library, 665 West Olive Ave.
July 4 State of the City Picnic in the Park11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Washington Park
July 23 Michaels’ of Cupertino Grand Re-Opening
July 24-28 Vacation Bible School at Crosswalk Church in Sunnyvale

Giants Baseball Recap

I got to go to the Giants-Pirates game on Saturday, June 10th. It was a cold, gray day at the ball park, but it was still fun. I got to sit next to the mayor, which made it more fun. I just wish the Giants had won, but they lost 2-0. On Sunday, they lost again by a score of 7-5, even though they were ahead 5-2 at one point. I hope they figure out how to start winning games again! This week, the Giants travel to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks, then, on to Seattle.

Word Scrimmage

Theme: Business and technology. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: Places where you sell things.
M A S K T E R
_______________________ Hint: Engage in a contest.
M O P T E E C
_______________________ Hint: Computer output device that needs paper.
R E N T R I P
_______________________ Hint: Something you sell.
T O P C R U D

Kitty Corner – How to Brush Your Cat’s Teeth

Most cats need their teeth cleaned by a veterinarian by the time they’re three or four years old. By that age, most cats have already developed gum disease. What can you do to help your cat keep its teeth in good shape? You can brush its teeth! You don’t use a regular toothbrush, though. You can start by taking your cat to a quiet, enclosed room (so it can’t escape!). Talk in a calm voice as you gently pull back your kitty’s lips to expose its teeth and gums. Use a piece of gauze to wipe the outside of the upper teeth. Hopefully, your cat will like the massage. Then you can graduate to a pet toothbrush that you put on like a finger glove. Did you know there are poultry- and seafood-flavored toothpastes for cats? If you put a little on the pet toothbrush and let your cat lick it, the cat should get used to the idea. Good luck!

Sunnyvale Health Care Center (SVHCC)

On Tuesday, June 6th, my mom and I got a tour of the Sunnyvale Health Care Center from their Admissions/Marketing director, Erin Casey. We were greeted at the front door by an orange and white kitty named Beanie Bert. He is one of the kitties who provides “pet therapy” to the residents. I know how soft and sweet kitties feel, so I thought that was a great idea!
Erin showed us the physical therapy room, which had a pretty mural of an outdoor scene on the walls. She also showed us the panel on the wall that has all the room numbers on it, and lights that light up next to the room number if someone presses the call button for help. Erin said that within a few days of a new patient being admitted, she asks them how they would rate the Health Care Center on response time and quality of food, among other things. She said that one patient reported that they served the best “hospital” food he had ever tasted!
The Sunnyvale Health Care Center is run by the Chavez family. They call their approach “family caring for families.” The family’s mom/grandma even lives there! They always have lots of activities, including movies, piano music, and “happy feet” time, where they play dancing music throughout the entire facility. If you want to visit, they are located at 1291 S. Bernardo Avenue at Fremont Avenue in Sunnyvale, of course!

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Library, City Hall, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and my class at Stocklmeir. Look for the “Ads Published” section.

Ads Published

Sunnyvale Mayor Ron Swegles wants you to visit his blog at www.asksunnyvalesmayor.blogspot.com. Please leave a comment.

MICHAEL'S is relocating!
Come visit us at our new BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER location next to PW Super.
Grand Opening on Sunday, July 23, 2006!

David Hunt says, “I’m on the HUNT for your real estate needs.” He has lived in Sunnyvale for nearly 40 years.

Come visit Dr. Sawyer at Murphy Avenue Pet Clinic, located on the corner of Murphy Avenue and Hendy Avenue. He has separate entrances for cats and dogs.
If you’re a train fan, you’ll be glad to know that you can see all the action on the train tracks across from the clinic.
Don’t forget – you can read the latest issue of Matthew’s Newspaper in the waiting area.

Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps a fire alarm in his belly button! Have you ever seen a sewage treatment plant’s belly button? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! (:

Visit MY Blog!
To see more history on Matthew’s Newspaper, visit www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com.

Weather Forecast
Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday - Thursday: Cloudy, 40% chance of rain.
(Editor’s Note: The UV Index is about 9 or 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzles:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. MARKETS 2. COMPETE 3. PRINTER 4. PRODUCT

Note: Have a nice day! You can report anything about your cat, or belly button, or any subject that might be in the newspaper. :)

5-30-06 Newspaper

2006-08-06T18:56:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Matthew's Newspaper
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Meet the Candidates for District Attorney

California’s primary election is coming up on Tuesday, June 6th. One of the races is for District Attorney of Santa Clara County, and there are four candidates (listed in alphabetical order): Marc Buller, Delores Carr, Jim Shore, and Karyn Sinunu. Here is some information about the candidates, which came from their web sites.

Marc Buller’s statement from his web site (www.marcbuller.com

Nunca habia un Fiscal (District Attorney) Mexicano o Latino de nuestro Condado. Necesitamos mas abogados y policia que habla espanol y entienden nuestra gente y cultura para tener un systema judicial que es justo.Marc Buller es el nieto de immigrantes Mexicanos. Los abuelos de Marc querrian una vida mejor por sus hijos, como muchas familias en nuestra communidad Latina.Marc Buller quiere ser la voz de la communidad Latino en San Jose y el Condado de Santa Clara y necesita su apoyo y su voto!
Here’s the translation:
Never has there been a Mexican or Latino District Attorney of our county. We need more lawyers and police who speak Spanish and understand our people and culture in order to have a judicial system that is just.
Marc Buller is the grandson of Mexican immigrants. Marc’s grandparents wanted a better life for their children, like many families in our Latin community.
Marc Buller wants to be the voice of the Latin community in San Jose and Santa Clara County and he needs your support and your vote!

Jim Shore’s endorsement from the Metro newspaper, found at www.shoreforda.com:
The replacement of longtime DA George Kennedy has been a particularly Machiavellian succession characterized by a nasty race. The unfortunate politicization of this arm of the justice system has divided the prosecutor's office and the ecosystem of agencies that interact with it. Members of the public have a direct interest in how well this agency performs its role, because public safety affects all of us. The person best equipped to unite the office following this bruising race is Jim Shore. An experienced crime fighter who organized the California Prosecutors Association, he is well equipped to boost internal morale and serve as the public voice of the office. He is a good mix of the tough-on-crime talk that the public seems to like, tempered by support for prosecutorial and judicial discretion to produce reasonable and compassionate results when appropriate. Most importantly, Shore is the most independent of the candidates. He is not afraid to speak up when he sees something inside the department that he feels needs to change, and he has not compromised himself through a web of backroom deals. For these reasons, we're supporting Jim Shore for DA.
Delores Carr’s endorsement, found at www.judgecarrforda.com
"I worked in the DA's office for more than 37 years and am well acquainted with all four candidates. I endorse and support Dolores Carr for District Attorney for two primary reasons. First, she has broad experience and has demonstrated exceptional leadership abilities both inside and outside the DA's office. Second, and perhaps most important to me, she has a history of unquestioned integrity. I believe she will do a tremendous job serving the cause of justice in our community."
Dave Davies Asst. District Attorney (ret.) Santa Clara County
Also on her web site is a 3-part position paper on “Ethics of Justice in the DA’s Office.” The three installments are thorough, and go into detailed analysis of the issues addressed in the San Jose Mercury’s series “Tainted Trials, Stolen Justice” which ran in January of this year.

Karyn Sinunu’s endorsement from the current DA, found at www.sinunu4da.com
"Karyn Sinunu has the best experience handling all aspects of prosecuting the most serious criminal cases, and she has the best large-law-office management experience, and she has the best record of success managing justice-system projects, and her scholarship and work ethic are excellent."
-- George Kennedy
District Attorney Santa Clara County

Matthew’s Newspaper received an invitation to a fundraiser for Ms. Sinunu (they got my name from the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce), and my mom and I decided to attend so we could interview the candidate. We asked her about the two books she wrote, since she refers to these books in her statement in the voter information pamphlet. The books are Victims’ Rights and Hate Crimes. We also asked “What was the most exciting or interesting thing that happened to you in your job?” She said it was when she helped free a man who had been in jail for 12 years for a murder he didn’t commit.

Mail Carriers Get Tested on Speed of Delivery

On Friday, May 19th, we got to accompany our mailman, Reggie, and his boss, Josie, as they walked his route together. Josie told us that every two years, mail carriers are timed as they deliver the mail to see if they meet the standards set by their union.
Josie had all of the addresses programmed into a hand-held device. The addresses appeared in the order that Reggie delivers the mail in our neighborhood. She entered in the number of pieces of mail for each house, or, if there was no mail, the device automatically displayed the next address.
Josie said that Reggie would be rated to see if his delivery speed met, exceeded, or fell below the standard set by his union. The information is used to balance the carriers’ routes, so they can all finish their deliveries in the same amount of time.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendars!
June 3-4 Sunnyvale Art and Wine Festival10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in downtown Sunnyvale
June 22 Award-winning singer, song-writer Tim Cain2 p.m. at Sunnyvale Library, 665 West Olive Ave.
July 4 State of the City Picnic in the Park11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Washington Park
July 23 Michaels’ of Cupertino Grand Re-Opening
Word Scrimmage
Theme: Cat breeds. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: See theme.
S N A P I R E
_______________________ Hint: See theme.
R U B S E E M
_______________________ Hint: See theme.
M A E S I E S
_______________________ Hint: See theme.
S O C I A L C

Giants Baseball Recap
I got to see Barry Bonds hit his 714th home run against Oakland on May 20th. In Sunday’s game against Colorado (May 28th), he hit number 715. I’m glad he waited until a home game to do it. Now the Giants are in Florida for the first three games of a 6-game road stand. They lost the first game to Florida 5-1. After Florida, they travel to New York to play the Mets, then they come home to face the Marlins and the Pirates. I am going to the Pirates game on June 10th, so I can give a first-hand account of that game!

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Kitty Corner – Your Cat’s Amazing Ears
Did you know that cats have 19 muscles in their ears? These muscles allow them to swivel their ears180° and turn them toward any sound. Cats’ ears are sensitive to even slight changes in atmospheric pressure and the earth’s magnetic field, so they can accurately predict storms and earthquakes. Cats can also hear sounds at higher frequencies than we can (50-65 KHz, compared to 18-20 KHz for humans). Your cat’s ears also give it great balance and the ability to always land on its feet. So help your cat take care of its ears! If it starts clawing at its ears, running around in circles, shaking or tilting its head, those are signs that something is wrong and your cat needs to see a veterinarian right away!

Ads Published

David Hunt says, “I’m on the HUNT for your real estate needs.” He has lived in Sunnyvale for nearly 40 years.

MICHAEL'S is relocating!
Come visit us at our new BIGGER, BRIGHTER, BETTER location next to PW Super.
Grand Opening on Sunday, July 23, 2006!

Come visit Dr. Sawyer at Murphy Avenue Pet Clinic, located on the corner of Murphy Avenue and Hendy Avenue. He has separate entrances for cats and dogs.
If you’re a train fan, you’ll be glad to know that you can see all the action on the train tracks across from the clinic.
In the “cats” waiting area, he has “spicey micey” treats, and some neat pill wrapper treats (in case you have to trick your cat into taking a pill). We didn’t check the “dogs” waiting area, so we don’t know what he has on that side.

Sunnyvale Mayor Ron Swegles wants you to visit his blog at http://www.asksunnyvalesmayor.blogspot.com/. Please leave a comment!!

Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps a sewage treatment plant in his belly button! Have you ever seen a birdhouse’s belly button? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! (:

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To see more history on Matthew’s Newspaper, visit http://www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com/.

Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday - Sunday: Sunny, Highs around 80. (Editor’s Note: The UV Index is around 8 to 10 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. PERSIAN 2. BURMESE 3. SIAMESE 4. CALICOS

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5-3-06 Newspaper

2006-08-06T18:44:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, May 3, 2006

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Interview with Sunnyvale Mayor Ron Swegles

On Monday, May 1st, I got to interview the mayor of Sunnyvale, Ron Swegles. He was nice enough to clear out his schedule for the rest of the afternoon, so my mom and I got to talk to him for two hours! I tried to think of questions that Matthew’s Newspaper readers would like to ask. Here are the questions and answers from the interview:
1. Matthews Newspaper (MN): What did it take to become mayor?

Ron Swegles (RS): In Sunnyvale, we appoint the mayor from the city council based on three criteria: seniority, number of votes received, and no previous term as mayor. Normally, the mayor receives training by being the vice mayor before he or she is elected mayor.
2. MN: What was your most important act as mayor?

RS: Nothing that exciting usually happens, but I guess it would be meeting President Bush. (Editor’s Note: President Bush came to Silicon Valley on Friday, April 21st. Mayor Swegles and the mayor of Mountain View were on hand to meet him at Moffett Federal Airfield, along with Governor Schwarzenegger and the chairman of the California Republican Party.
3. MN: What is your job as mayor? Is it a full-time job?

RS: Usually I’m out visiting companies, congratulating them when they reach a milestone. If they’d like to meet with the mayor to discuss anything, they make an appointment. I also attend ribbon-cutting ceremonies (or board-cutting, in the case of Lowe’s) and go on various speaking engagements. Last Saturday, I went to a leadership camp for the NAACP in the mountains of Saratoga. Tomorrow, I’m flying to Atlanta with councilmember John Howe to represent Sunnyvale for a Base Realignment Advisory Committee (BRAC) meeting. The committee will discuss the future of Onizuka Air Force Base, among others. Right now, “weekend warriors” use it to practice touch-and-go maneuvers.
4. MN: Do you have another job, besides being mayor?

RS: Yes. I work for Brandenburg, Staedler and Moore as a community administrator at one of their mobile home communities.
5. MN: Where were you born? Where did you grow up? Where did you go to school?

RS: I was born and raised in Wayne, Michigan. I went to Ben Franklin Middle School, Wayne Memorial High School, and after spending four years in the Navy, I got a VA scholarship to Cleary College in Michigan.
6. MN: Are you a baseball fan?

RS: Yes! I’m a Giants fan. And it helps that the minister at my church (Los Altos United Methodist Church) is a big Giants fan, too, because he likes to organize group outings to Giants games for our church. (Editor’s Note: The mayor is also the Director of Leisure Ministries at his church.)
7. MN: What would you like to tell us about your family?

RS: I have a wonderful wife who fills in for me when I’m on the road. I have two daughters and three sons (one lives in England, and one is in the Air Force), and I was blessed to have them all fly in for my swearing-in ceremony last year.

Global Warming – We Must Act NOW!

The world needs to go on a diet, and cut its use of coal, oil, and gas. If we don’t reduce our use of these fuels by 70% in the near future, we won’t have much of a future!
The web definition of global warming is “a gradual warming of the Earth’s atmosphere reportedly caused by the burning of fossil fuels and industrial pollutants.” Here is a graph that shows how much the Earth has warmed since 1860.
Why is global warming so important? Climate changes produced by global warming have far-reaching consequences. For example:
Melting glaciers could raise sea level 20 feet.
More severe weather (such as category 4 and 5 hurricanes, droughts, floods and heat waves) means property damage, crop failure, and more deaths caused by heat.
Changes in the pH of the world’s oceans means some fish will become extinct.
What steps can we take to drastically cut our use of coal, gas and oil? For one thing, we can drive hybrid cars. We can also switch to other energy sources, such as wind, solar, tidal power, hydro-electric power, and clean hydrogen fuels. I know our next car will be a hybrid. How about yours?

Advertising Space Available!

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Lowe’s Home Improvement StoreInterview with John Spence, Store Manager

On Thursday, April 27th, I interviewed John Spence to see what’s going on at the newest Lowe’s store, now open in Sunnyvale at Wolfe and Arques. Here are the questions I asked him, along with his answers:

1. MN: What sets Lowe’s apart from other home improvement stores?

JS: Our focus is on the total house, not just “sticks and bricks.” We’re also going after total home finishing, garden, accents, outdoor living, installation, and special order sales.
2. MN: Is this a good place to work? Why?

JS: I’ve been in retail for 32 years, and this is the best retail organization I’ve worked in. They treat their people fairly and offer the best benefits I’ve ever seen.
3. MN: Will you be offering workshops to customers? If so, what kinds?JS: We’ll have clinics every Saturday. For example, we’ll explain how to install pavers and tile, and how to paint house interiors. We are also working with Habitat for Humanity and coordinating Product Knowledge seminars. They will send female contractors to teach the seminars.
4. MN: Do you offer a low-price guarantee?

JS: We match any competitor’s price and beat it by 10% if you bring in their ad when you come to buy. We can also call the competitor to verify their price.
5. MN: Do you offer design services?

JS: Yes, we offer kitchen design services. A cabinet specialist could also help with bathroom design.
6. MN: Do you guarantee your plants for one year from the date of purchase?

JS: Yes.
7. MN: How long have you been working for Lowe’s?

JS: For 1 ½ years.
8. MN: What special events are planned for your grand opening (May 10th)?

JS: The Lowe’s #48 NASCAR will be here for at least two days. We may also have Dean Johnston and JoAnn Liebeler from PBS’s HomeTime show. There will be a drawing for a $1000 shopping spree and a truck box full of tools. Customers can fill out entry forms near the flooring department.
9. MN: Do you carry tools specially sized for small hands?

JS: Yes.
10. MN: What prompted the change in your slogan from “Lowe’s – Improving Home Improvement” to “Let’s Build Something Together”?

JS: It probably has to with changing the focus to “we’re here to help.”
11. MN: What are your duties as store manager?

JS: I oversee the total operations of the store and the property it sits on.
12. MN: How did you hire staff?

JS: We rented a room at the Four Seasons hotel to hold interviews and ran an ad in the San Jose Mercury News.
13. MN: What is the most fun part of your job?

JS: I like dealing with customers, helping them complete their jobs, and making sure they have everything they need before they leave.
We noticed that employees answer the phones with “Thank you for calling Lowe’s, where we deliver and install…” Their name badges say “Customer-focused.” We also talked to customers and got these comments:
“The selection here is great – you can find a lot more high-end products here than at Home Depot.” (Editor’s Note: Lowe’s employees call Home Depot “the orange cube.”)
“It’s so roomy. I can navigate the aisles so easily.”
Editor’s Note: The carts are fun to drive!

Giants Baseball Recap

Barry Bonds hit his 712th home run today in the 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. The Giants also lost last night, 10-4, although they were leading 2-0 at one point. Now their record is 13-13, which ties them with the Diamondbacks for second place in the National League West. Now the Giants travel to Milwaukee for two games against the Brewers, then it’s on to Philadelphia for three games. The Giants will face the Astros at home on Monday, the 8th, to make up for a game that was rained out in April.

Word Scrimmage
Theme: Words from the Mayor’s Interview. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: Moffett __________ Airfield.
L A F D E E R
_______________________ Hint: __________ Valley.
N O S I C I L
_______________________ Hint: __________ Air Force Base.
Z O I N K U A
_______________________ Hint: Director of ___________ Ministries.
U S E R I E L

Ads Published

Yarn Place is offering a free beginning knitting class from 4-5 p.m. on Thursday, May 11th, a free beginning crochet class from 4-5 p.m. on May 25th, and a trunk sale on Sunday the 21st, the only Sunday of the month they’re open! It is from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. Save from 10-50% off! Stop by at 123 E. Fremont Ave. Sunnyvale, CA, or call (408) 739-7888!

Sunnyvale Mayor Ron Swegles wants you to visit his blog at www.asksunnyvalesmayor.blogspot.com. Please leave a comment!!

Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps a birdhouse in his belly button! Have you ever seen all the aphids of the world’s belly buttons? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! (:

Weather Forecast
Here is my weather forecast:
Wednesday - Sunday: Sunny, Highs around 80. (Editor’s Note: The UV Index is 9 on a scale of 1 to 10 – extremely dangerous! Wear sunscreen!

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. FEDERAL 2. SILICON 3. ONIZUKA 4. LEISURE

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Fame

2006-06-21T19:10:00.000-07:00

Matthew's Newspaper is grateful to be the first honorary member of the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce (boy, does it smell good in there) in their 100-year history. Matthew's Newspaper has attended lots of the Chamber's events celebrating their centennial year; such as their monthly breakfest and their monthly mixer. Visit their website at www.svcoc.org.

The Sunnyvale Public Library and City Hall have agreed to carry Matthew's Newspaper. if you're ever in town, check it out!

Honored Companies/People

2006-05-13T10:51:00.000-07:00

I give thanks to Office Depot (www.officedepot.com) for reprints of my newspaper, and the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce (www.svcoc.org).

Spread the Word!

2006-04-29T21:02:00.000-07:00

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4-18-06 Newspaper

2006-04-29T20:54:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
”News and views that you can use”
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002
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Police Search on Easter Sunday

At about 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, I noticed a police SUV patrolling our neighborhood. The police officer told us that his vehicle had special equipment for gathering evidence. We then learned that a couple of young teenagers were seen in the area with air rifles. The police found their shirts and rifles abandoned near the Crazy Buffet.
Various police vehicles were involved in the search. As they patrolled the area, the officers heard from several different neighbors who had seen the boys hopping fences to avoid the police. At one point, police learned that the boys had run through a backyard on Rembrandt and hopped that fence, then landed in a backyard on Robbia Drive. The policeman we talked to said “the lady who lived there was scared to death!”
The boys are described as “between 13 and 18, and kind of small.” The police think they may go to Fremont High School. One possible suspect is a boy who lives on Van Dyck Ct. who has been in trouble before. We could tell the police were confident they would catch those kids.

Interview with Cupertino Firefighters Chip and Matthew

On Saturday, April 15th, my mom and I saw a fire truck in the parking lot at PW Super on Homestead Road. (A fire “engine” does not have a ladder – a fire “truck” does.) The truck was from the city of Cupertino and it had a “platform bucket” at the end of its ladder. Chip told us that makes it specially equipped to respond to emergencies. He said that their captain, Neil Linney, is the best captain in Cupertino because he knows the city of Cupertino very well, and where all the hydrants are, so they can respond quickly. Since Captain Linney knows his way around the city, they usually don’t need a “run card,” which has a small map of the area where they need to go.
We asked Chip “What was your most exciting experience as a firefighter?” He told us about the time he drove to the Colorado Rockies in 2003 to help put out a wildfire. Captain Linney told us the trip took 2 ½ to 3 days. They drove for 21 hours, switching drivers every 2 hours, then they rested for 6 hours. When they arrived, they used foam to make the water “stick.” The foam acts like soap, they explained, and breaks the surface tension of the water.
Chip shared that they have rescued people from burning buildings and people trapped in cars. Another station he knows of has rescued dogs from the sides of steep hills. My mom asked what drivers should do if a fire truck is behind them with the siren going. Chip said you should pull as far to the right as possible and stop, because the fire truck will always try to pass you on the left. You should never violate any laws (like running a red light) to make room.
As we concluded our interview, Chip, Matthew and Captain Linney were joined by firefighter Jennifer. She told us they were buying supplies for a special dinner they were cooking that night to raise money for Cupertino Community Services.

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $5.00/issue for a business card ad. If you pay $15.00 for three issues, the fourth one is free! This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Public Library and my 4th grade class at Stocklmeir. Look for the “Ads Published” section.

Nosy Neighbor

We heard from a reliable source that one of our neighbors on Robbia Drive walks around the neighborhood looking for minor violations that she can complain about.

Funny Sightings Around Town

My mom said she saw a motorcyclist with furry puppy dog ears attached to his helmet. She figured he was in his 60s, and had a good sense of humor. If you see any funny sightings, please report them to Matthew’s Newspaper!

Lost Pets

On Miller Avenue in Saratoga, we saw a sign for a lost cat. It is a brown tabby. If you see it, please call (408) 446-4693 immediately!
House for Sale
There is a house for sale at 1414 Floyd Avenue. They held an open house on Easter weekend, so it might be sold already!

Giants Baseball Recap

Baseball season got off to a very rainy start. Two games were rained out, and two other games had rain delays of almost 2 hours! The Giants took two out of three games from the Dodgers in Los Angeles, and they won the opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks last night. That game was a crazy one! In the first 3 innings, the Giants built up a 7-0 lead. I thought “for sure they’re going to win!” Then, the D’backs caught up and eventually went ahead 9-7! The Giants’ Mark Sweeney tied the game with a 2-run homer in the 8th. In the top of the 9th, the Giants went ahead 10-9 on a sacrifice fly by Randy Winn. Reliever Tim Worrell came in to finish off the D’backs in the bottom of the 9th. The next 3 games against Arizona are on Fox Sports Network (FSN, channel 40) at 6:40 p.m. each night.

Word Scrimmage

Theme: Parts of the body. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.
_______________________ Hint: It’s on your face.
L I T R O N S
_______________________ Hint: You use it to pick out food at the grocery store.
L E E L B A Y
_______________________ Hint: These come in pairs.
D I S N E Y K
_______________________ Hint: Food comes through here on its long journey.
C H A S M O T

Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps all the aphids in the world in his belly button! Have you ever seen a pair of suspenders’ belly button? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! (:

Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Tuesday-Thursday: Sunny, a few clouds.
Friday: Partly cloudy.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Small chance of rain.

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle:

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. NOSTRIL 2. EYEBALL 3. KIDNEYS 4. STOMACH

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4-4-06 Newspaper

2006-04-04T19:51:00.000-07:00

Matthew's Newspaper
Tuesday, April 4, 2006
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Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

Read All About It! (:
Best Buy and PetSmart – Meeting with the City Manager

On Thursday, March 23rd at 7 p.m., interested residents were invited to talk to City Manager Amy Chan about problems with the Best Buy and PetSmart buildings that back up to Chopin Drive. A couple of neighbors even opened their homes to Ms. Chan so she could experience the problems first-hand. At the meeting, Ms. Chan noted that some concerns had already been addressed: The rear wall of the Best Buy building has been repainted a more neutral color, and the parking lot lots are now turned off at 11:02 p.m. (they had been staying on until 4:00 a.m.).
On March 31st, a follow-up meeting was held where Ms. Chan met with the developer and owner to discuss neighbors’ concerns and their suggestions. One great suggestion came from a retired engineer who attended the meeting. His idea was to build an angled foyer enclosing the existing entrance doors to each building. The bright, ugly signs could be moved to the angled part that would face El Camino. The doors of the foyer would also be located on the side facing El Camino, which would cut down on noise heard in the neighborhood. The cost of the foyers could be recovered through reduced cooling costs in the summer and heating costs in the winter.
On a side note, one resident strongly suggested that Sunnyvale needs an architectural review board to prevent more ugly buildings from being built in the future. It turns out that at the end of November, the city council will meet to discuss study issues. If we went as a group, Ms. Chan said we could influence the ranking of the council’s priorities.

Vandalism Strikes Stocklmeir School Again!

On Saturday, March 18th, when my mom and I came to the school to play, we noticed that someone had thrown paint balls on the playground and against the walls and bathroom doors. On Monday, the 27th, I noticed that someone had done it again!

Interview with Lynn Lam, Owner of Yarn Place
On March 21st, we interviewed Lynn Lam to find out more about her store, Yarn Place. She told us that she started her business by selling yarn on eBay. She stored her inventory in her house and met customers at a local Starbuck’s to display her yarn from the back of her car. Her store opened on December 1, 2005.
Yarn Place carries a variety of unusual kinds of yarn. Lynn says the most popular is “sari” silk, made from leftover sari fabric. She also sells packages of wool for people who like to spin their own yarn. She carries merino wool, regular wool, and cashmere. She also carries soy fiber (bleached) that feels like silk – it’s made from soy bean waste – and bamboo fiber silk, which keeps you cool, even in hot weather. Other types of silk fiber include tussah silk fiber (made by silkworms that are raised outside and eat oak leaves) and mulberry silk fiber (made by silkworms that are raised indoors and eat only mulberry leaves). Lynn also taught us the difference between Thai silk and Chinese silk: Thai silk is soft, very straight, and has more body, while Chinese silk is soft with not as much body, and it takes dye very easily.
If you want to take classes in knitting or crocheting, she offers those, too. Just pick up a schedule at her shop at 123 E. Fremont Ave.
Jokes

Q: What would be a good title for a story about a race between a tortoise and a man?

Q: What kind of dog cries the most?

For answers to these jokes, see the Answer Section at the end of this newspaper.
Advertising Space Available!

We charge $1.00 per ad, up to 7 lines. This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Public Library and my 4th grade class at Stocklmeir. Look for the “Ads Published” section.
Lost Pets

On Rousseau Drive, we saw a sign for a lost puppy missing since 03-08-06. He is nine months old and fits in his owner’s hand. (We think he is a Chihuahua.) If you see him, please call (408) 738-3005 immediately!

Interesting Facts

Did you know that…
The average weight of a human brain is 40 to 80 oz.? That’s 2 ½ to 5 lbs.!
The Ferris wheel is named after its inventor.
A snail can sleep up to 3 years!

Real Estate
There is a house for sale at 1439 Floyd Ave. here in Sunnyvale (near Stocklmeir School). If you are looking for a house to buy, you can call Coldwell Banker for more information.

Neighbors in the News

Our neighbors across the street are having a lot of work done to their house. In fact, they had to move out of their house 3 ½ months ago so work could start. On Sunday, we happened to catch one of the residents who was checking on the progress. She said they expected to be able to move back in a couple of weeks. She told us “It’s been a pain, but hopefully it will be worth it.” Her mother is acting as the general contractor, trying to manage all the sub-contractors.
We talked to one of the sub-contractors who was working on the kitchen. He installed some beautiful dark cabinets and was getting ready to install a granite countertop. He also remodeled both bathrooms, enlarging the master bathroom by borrowing space from a half bath. It should be beautiful when it’s done!

Baseball Season Starts This Week
Monday, April 3rd, was the first day of baseball season. The Giants played the San Diego Padres in San Diego. They sent starting pitcher Jason Schmidt to the mound to face San Diego’s Jake Peavy. It looked like a pitcher’s duel for the first few innings. The Giants scored first in the top of the first, but San Diego came right back in the bottom of the first with a home run. The final score was 6-1, San Diego. Let’s hope the Giants do better next time! The Giants home opener will be Thursday, April 6th against Atlanta at 1:05 p.m. The game is sold out, but you can watch it on Fox Sports Network (FSN).

Word Scrimmage

Theme: Presidents. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.

_______________________ Hint: Think money.
C O I N L L N
_______________________ Hint: He was known as “Jack.”
D E E N K Y N
_______________________ Hint: He died in office after 2 years.
G H A I R N D
_______________________ Hint: He was born in Arkansas.
C O I N L T N
Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Tuesday: Rain in the afternoon. High in the upper 50s.
Wednesday: Clearing. High in the upper 50s.
Thursday: Rain returns. High around 57.
Friday: More rain. High around 60.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Low 44°F. High 60°F.
Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps suspenders in his belly button! Have you ever seen a calendar’s belly button? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! (:

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the jokes and puzzle:

Joke Answers

1. “The Tortoise and the Hairy”.
2. A Chi-wah-wah.

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. LINCOLN 2. KENNEDY 3. HARDING 4. CLINTON

Note: Have a nice day! You can report anything about your cat, or belly button, or any subject that might be in the newspaper. (:

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MN doesn't WANT your help, we NEED it!

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Please report ANYTHING cool. Commercials, websites, jokes, video games, opinion, an event, houses for sale or rent, etc.! Act now and we can put it in the latest newspaper. We accept last minute contributions. Thanks! Our next newspaper will be Mar. 30, and we always do it every other week. (Posted Mar. 27, 2006)

Please, leave a comment

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I would love to hear your opinion. I check comments regularly (after every two meals)! I enjoy a large number of comments!!

Links

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You can find lots of links in my blog. Here are some more you won't find anywhere else in my blog: www.towncats.com, information about cats and kittens that need homes, www.blogger.com, the home page of what you are looking at now, www.cupertinounionschooldistrict.com, information on schools in the Cupertino Union School District, www.cosmeo.com, a website that helps kids with their homework, and www.angelides.com to find out why you should elect Phil Angelides for goverener, www.timeforkids.com, a magazine website with fun articles for children and adults, and www.bayareamercedes.com to find info on or buy a Mercedes-Benz car, and www.9lutron.com to get a lighting device! Check 'em out!

My food stands

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At my food stands, I sell pie, granola bars, gumballs, lemonade, candy bars, and necklaces. I sell necklaces because I have millions of beads.

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Stores

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Find out the places where you can get cool stuff in Matthew's Newspaper!

Top 4 HGTV (Home and Garden Television) shows

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Show and percentage

Cash in the Attic............................................................................52%
I Want That!..................................................................................18%
Kitchen Trends..............................................................................16%
Designed to Sell..............................................................................14%

Cool contraption

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Have a kitty-cat? If so, there is a thing that you snap on to its collar. It has blinking lights that go off every time your cat is content, "so you know if your cat is content with just a glance." It is also a good toy for cats, because the lights blink. For more, go to www.hgtv.com, and click on I Want That!.

Cool!

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Check out my newspaper. Trust me! You'll like it!

Ha ha ha! Got any jokes?

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This newspaper features jokes. Tell us a joke! We'll feature it, unless we've already featured it. If you make up your own, we shouldn't have already done it! Lets hear a joke from you!

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Click this link: www.matthewsnewspaper.blogspot.com

Circulation

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My newspaper goes to five neighbors, the Sunnyvale Public Library, and to 18 e-mail subscribers. That's 24 subscribers!

Matthew's Newspaper can use your help! Act now!

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Please, call in to report ANY lost pet poster(s) you see; along with the place it was last seen,
color(s), breed, and the owner's(') phone number(s). Any information not listed, well, oh well!

I already saw a "Lost Dog" poster, and left my business card as a sign that I'm featuring his/her (their) lost pet(s). Please let me know! I am already doing good business!

Matthew's Newspaper events

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Matthew's Newspaper, MN
MN is short for Matthew's Newspaper.

At...
...the Yarn Place store:
April 5- beginning knitting 4-6 p.m. Start a knitting project.
6- "Happy Hours" (every Thursday) 4-6 p.m. Bring a knitting project, or just chat!
11- triangle shawl 6-8 p.m. Learn it!
15- beginning crochet 1-3 p.m. Start a crochet project.
19- "feather and fan" 2-4 p.m. Learn it!
22- simple cables 1-3 p.m. Learn it!
25- Knitting on the Bias 4-6 p.m. Learn it!
Yarn Place, 123 E. Fremont Ave. Sunnyvale CA, 94087
(408) 739-7888
theyarnplace@yahoo.com Send them e-mail! Tell them your coming!

All about Matthew's Newspaper

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The story
M.N. all got started when I got a hole-in-one on the nineteenth hole at Golfland. We wrote to the Mercury News, and we amazingly got a responce saying that not too many people would be interested. So I started my own newspaper.

The history
I've been doing this for close to four years!

We feature:
Ads ($1.00 up to seven lines)
Lost pets
Facts of interest
Real Estate
Interviews
Weather
Puzzles
Companies
Etc.

Subscribe!
Simply supply your e-mail address in a comment. I check for comments regularly.

One time I featured...
...an interview with a WWII verteran!
...an article on the history of M&Ms!

What would be the perfect article? You decide!

Report anything that you see, feel, smell or hear that YOU think is newsworthy! Even your opinion on anything!

A sneak peak
In the next newspaper, which should be 3-30-06, we will feature a lost dog.

Off schedule!
Sometimes our newspaper is before or after the two-week period. Look for it!

The routine

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We pulish a newspaper every other week.

3-16-06 newspaper

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Thursday, March 16, 2006
Serving the City of Sunnyvale since 2002

Read All About It! (:

Best Buy and PetSmart – Stay or Go?
Protest – It’s not Over Yet!

As a result of the City Council meeting on January 31st (featured in 2-4-06 Newspaper), a discussion has been scheduled at the Senior Center for Thursday, March 23rd at 7 p.m. At the City Council meeting, many people who live on Chopin Drive shared about how the Best Buy and PetSmart buildings annoy them – from the lights coming on at 4 a.m. to the smell of dog poop along the fence that backs up to their property. They all expressed their frustration, and their disappointment with the City Council for overturning the Planning Commission’s decision (they had recommended that the buildings NOT be approved). Now, the City Manager, Amy Chan, has called this meeting to hear ideas from disgruntled neighbors on how to improve the situation. You may have gotten a notice about the meeting. If you don’t like the Best Buy and PetSmart buildings, “be there or be square!”

Jokes

Q: What’s the easiest way for a koala bear to lose a race?

Q: What’s the scariest movie in the world?

Q: What did Captain Dogg say when he saw the front of his newly built ship?

For answers to these jokes, see the Answer Section at the end of this newspaper.

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $1.00 per ad, up to 7 lines. This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Public Library and my 4th grade class at Stocklmeir. Look for the “Ads Published” section.

Lost Pets

There is a lost dog last seen 02-12-06 at 8 p.m. that has not been found! He was last seen running toward Central Expressway down the North Mathilda on-ramp to Central. He is a little black-and-white Australian Shepherd male. He has on a brown leather collar, a yellow microchip tag and a Clovis rabies vaccination tag. His name is Tejan and he is slightly scared of people. If you see him, please call (408) 781-3199 immediately!

Real Estate

There is a house for rent at 1224 Robbia Dr. here in Sunnyvale. If you are looking for a house for rent, you can call Real Estate Connection at (408) 873-2100 for more information.

New in Town

Along the southbound side of Mathilda Ave., there is a sign that says “FUTURE HOME OF GUARENTY BANK.” If you are looking for a bank, or want to change banks, check this one out to find out more details.

Word Scrimmage

Theme: People. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.

_______________________ Hint: Old people have at least one.
K L E I N R W
_______________________ Hint: You see them in stores.
S C R E R O G
_______________________ Hint: Watch out for the crazy ones!
S R E V R I D
_______________________ Hint: He might have a lot of answer # 1.
A N D R A G P
New Yarn Store Opens in Town
We discovered a new store called The Yarn Place on the corner of E. Fremont Avenue and Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road. It’s hard to find unless you know where to look. It’s tucked in the corner behind the Valero gas station. The store offers classes in knitting and crocheting on Saturday afternoons. They also have “Happy Hours” every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. where you can come with your own knitting or crocheting project, or just come and chat. They have an interesting selection of yarn. In a future issue, we’ll try to feature an interview with the owner, Lynn Lam.
Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Thursday: Rain in the afternoon. High in the upper 50s.
Friday: Light rain. Temperature in the 50s.
Saturday: Cloudy. High around 57.

Sunday: Sunny. High around 60.

Monday: Rain returns. Low 44°F. High 60°F.
Ads Published
Kristy's Klubhouse-Quality home day care. Kristine A. Morris, day care provider.
Mrs. Morris’ day care is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. She has two beautiful cats named Shadow and Panther.

Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps a calendar in his belly button! Have you ever seen a Boo-boo Bear ice pack’s belly button? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! (:

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the jokes and puzzle:

Joke Answers

1. To get dis-koala-fied.
2. “Scary Potter” (rhymes with Harry Potter).
3. “Bow Wow!”

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. WRINKLE 2. GROCERS 3. DRIVERS 4. GRANDPA

Note: Have a nice day! You can report anything about your cat, or belly button, or any subject that might be in the newspaper. (:

"All About You" notice

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You can still fill out the "All About You" in the 1-9-06 newspaper.

1-9-06 Newspaper

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Monday, January 9, 2006
Matthew’s Newspaper – Read All About It! :)

Note: Would you like me to correct you if you can’t read the words properly? :)

Local Cat News

Last summer (2005) in Gilroy, a PetSmart employee found some teenage boys with a knife who were torturing a kitten. The employee saved the bloody screaming kitten, and called Town Cats for help. Town Cats took the kitten to the vet, who had to amputate its tail at a cost of over $800. It’s amazing that the kitten is still loving, happy and friendly. He found a loving home with some people who renamed him Hancock. We assume those violent teenage boys went to jail, which they should.

Word Scrimmage

Theme: New Years. If you need help, the answers are on the last page.

_______________________ Hint: They’re how you celebrate New Years.
P R T A E I S
_______________________ Hint: You might have these at a ___________ (Answer #1).
B B B L U E S
_______________________ Hint: You get these on New Years Eve.
P P P O R E S
_______________________ Hint: You do this at a New Years Eve __________. (Answer #1).
A I N D C G N

Advertising Space Available!

We charge $1.00 per ad, up to 7 lines. This is a great way to reach all the subscribers to Matthew’s Newspaper, including the Sunnyvale Public Library and my 4th grade class at Stocklmeir. Look for the “Ads Published” section.
AII About You

Fill out this information, and you could be featured in our next newspaper!

1: My name is __________________________________________________
Circle or underline one in each of the following questions.
2: I would like to travel by… A boat B train C car D other
3: My favorite number is… A 1-100 B 101-200 C 201-300 D higher
4: My favorite letter is… A a-h B i-m C n-t D u-z
5: My favorite game system is… A Xbox B PlayStation C PlayStation2 D other
Fill in the blank. If none, circle DHO (Don’t Have One).
6: My favorite video game is ______________________________________ DHO
7: My favorite board game is _______________________________________ DHO
8: My favorite article in this newspaper is _____________________________________ DHO
9: My favorite food is ______________________________________________ DHO
10: My favorite item at the food stand is _______________________________________ DHO
Circle or underline one.
11: I like… A pizza B hot dogs C neither …best

Weather Forecast

Here is my weather forecast:
Today: Partly cloudy. 35% chance of rain.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. No rain.

Wednesday: Sunny. High 77° Low 68°

Thursday: Mostly sunny.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Small chance of rain.

On January 1, 2006, we noticed the street lights were blinking. At around 2:10 p.m., they were solid on. It was probably the high winds.

Ads Published

KIDS! LEARN TO PLAY CHESS!

Let Mike Jones teach you to play chess. Anyone can improve!
Eat pizza, drink soda, and win prizes! Lessons are every Friday night at the 9 Fruits Learning Center, 1134 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View. It is at 6 – 8 p.m. for grades 4-up. Also, learner or pro, play tournaments every Saturday 11 a.m.– 3 p.m.
To contact Mike, call (408) 234-4074
Belly Buttons

Daddy keeps a party of tiny people in his belly button! Have you ever seen a champagne bottle’s belly button? And just don’t forget King Belly Button! :)

Cub Scout News
Today, on our walk, my mom and I saw Cub Scout troop 457 working on a project. The scouts had gathered at our neighbors, Eric and Alex’s house to build bird houses.
Later, we saw a car driven by a lady wearing a Cub Scout leader uniform. A kid in the back seat, who was wearing a Cub Scout troop 475 uniform, leaned out the window to say “Hey, I know you from school, but I forget your name.” I reminded him that we play 2-touch together at recess. It was interesting that his troop number was so similar to Alex’s troop number. In fact, my mom thought they were headed to Alex’s house because she thought it was the same troop number.
Neighborhood Sightings
(Warning! This article might seem gross.)
My mom and I always seem to find something interesting whenever we walk through our neighborhood. Today was no exception. I went in one direction with my walkie-talkie, and my mom went in another direction with her walkie-talkie. It was great because we could tell each other where we were, and if we found anything interesting, we could tell the other person to come check it out. Sure enough, I found something on the sidewalk in front of a neighbor’s house. I called my mom over to look at it. I pointed out the curved tail and the shriveled feet and the open mouth of a dead, decayed rat! At first, my mom thought it was a curved twig with some small bird feathers attached to it. But as she bent down to take a closer look, she could make out one of the shriveled feet. How exciting, but in a gross way!

Lost Pets

If we notice a sign about a lost pet, we will take down the information and report it here to spread the word. If everyone helps to look for lost pets, they might get found sooner. Fortunately, there have been no lost pets for a while. :)

The Answer Section

Here are the answers to the puzzle :)

Word Scrimmage Answers

1. PARTIES 2. BUBBLES 3. POPPERS 4. DANCING :)

Note: Have a nice day! You can report anything about your cat, or belly button, or any subject that might be in the newspaper. :)

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Stores

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Cool contraption

Top 9 best video games

Cool!

Ha ha ha! Got any jokes?

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Circulation

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Matthew's Newspaper events

All about Matthew's Newspaper

The routine

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"All About You" notice

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