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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

The world seems to be moving a such a fast pace, that at a blink of an eye another month has gone by. Now we are in the 2nd month of 2011. I bet you did not know that February is "National Awareness" month. The reason I bring it up is that it is as good of reason as any to stop for a moment and take stock of your life and surroundings. Be appreciative of what you have, think about what we need to change, take a look at the new year's resolutions we did not make or have already forgotten, and decide about the type of year you want 2011 to be. What-ever your goals, dreams or desires are, I hope 2011 will be all you want it to be!

Please do not forget about all the businesses that sponsor your publication! Without their support NRL would not be here for you.

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A Home with HistoryThe Bianchinos offer a peek into their idyllic hide-away.

By Jodai Saremi, DPM

It is a known fact the Conejo Valley was home to Chumash Native Americans, but few North Ranch residents can claim to have a deed to property with written restrictions on where the land can be developed due to historical burial grounds. Gail and Frank Bianchino knew when they bought the land over 20 years ago that they liked the peace, the open space and beauty of the area, and Gail saw the opportunity to finally design her dream home. “What attracted me to this particular piece of land was two hugging oaks. I designed the floor plan on the back of a napkin one day at a bowling alley, centering on these trees. You can see them from the living room bay window and also from the dining room and the family room,” says Gail. Frank hon-ored the sacred grounds by building a shrine to Mary, mother of God, at the confluence of two arroyos, leaving the wilderness untouched in its natural beauty.

Drawing from English and Scottish ancestral designs, their home features seven molded fireplaces with marble surrounds, hardwood floors, a raised foundation (because Gail likes the sound footsteps make on a raised floor), marble counter tops, claw-footed tubs, formal entertaining spaces for intimate par-ties, and cozy rooms divided by French doors. “It isn’t a home young people would necessarily like because it doesn’t have the typical open floor plan. It’s very traditional,” says Gail.

In addition to the architecture, Gail used her flair for interior design, furnishing it with antiques she and her husband col-lected around the world and even locally at the antiques mall. Each piece, from furniture to painting, is labeled with its place

of origin, the price paid, the estimated value and the history of the piece. Some things hold special meaning for Gail and these are labeled specifically forbidding anyone from selling them out-side the family upon her demise.

It is fitting that these antiques have personal value for Gail, since she has been a citizen of the world from her childhood, when her father’s military career took her family everywhere from England to Germany and Australia. Frank also travelled with the military as a Navy drug and alcohol rehabilitation counselor deployed with the marines to Vietnam. Upon his return to the United States, he met Gail through mutual friends. They spent some time in northern California while Frank worked as a counselor for veterans at the College of San Mateo and Gail went back to school. Today, after serving the nursing and radiology tech programs at Moorpark College for 34 years, Frank is officially retired, but still uses his PhD in counseling psychology, teaching two classes at Moorpark College, while Gail dedicates her time to her business, EGGB design.

Actually, interior design is probably Gail’s seventh or eighth career. She has also designed jewelry, been a commercial artist, dabbled in real estate, styled hair and taught cosmetology class-es, held the position of director of transfers at Evergreen Valley College in San Jose and done student counseling at Moorpark College with her PhD in organization management. The job that she is most proud of, though, is that of being a mother to her daughter, Lucia, who teaches special education in Oak Park. “Lucia has a classroom of learning disabled third through fifth

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graders. Very few people can work with this student population, but she teaches with such grace and form,” says Gail.

Together, Frank and Gail keep busy within the community. They have participated in city counsel ad hoc for social services and they are members of the North Ranch homeowners’ board. They also support Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) in Ventura County as well as volunteer academic counseling for needy college students. Through their church, they attend Catholic retreats, feed the homeless, adopt a family for the holi-days and help with Habitat for Humanity. But when they are at home, they devote their time to their beloved AKC® champion basset hound, Winston. “He really is like our little boy,” says Gail. Which is why even though he was invited to the presti-gious dfs Crufts® dog show in London, they declined. “I had heard so many horror stories from people whose pets had to travel in the cargo hold of the planes that it was unthinkable to subject Winston to such trauma,” says Gail.

So, Winston and company often “vacation” at home, where every day is like an escape in such an idyllic spot as theirs. “With 58 full grown oak trees, two of them hugging in the back yard, 17 waterfalls and the suggestion that an Indian burial ground is located at the back of the property, this lot has a spe-cial feel,” says Gail. As a family, the Bianchinos feel blessed to have been able to make their home in North Ranch, where they don’t have to go far to enjoy life with friendly neighbors who are also good friends.


Gail and Frank with daughter Lucia Champion basset hound Winston

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Business Beat Design a DreamEileen Gould lends an expert eye to design and function.

By Jodai Saremi, DPM

Lifestyles Interior Design and Construc-tion, founded by Eileen Gould over 25 years ago, provides professional consulta-tion and services in design and construc-tion. Creating spaces where people can enjoy living and working is Gould’s pas-sion. “I have a good eye for color, textures and overall themes,” she says. “I love to orchestrate and organize the entire proj-ect and see it come to life—it’s almost like a symphony when all the pieces fit together properly.” Gould, a transplant from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a medical technolo-gist working for physicians in Century City, California, when she realized she would be happier in design school. After attending classes at night, she opened her business in 1979. “My goal was to be affordable to everyone so I could make their environment beautiful, their offices more functional, hospitals more serene, spas more relaxing and hotels more posh,” says Gould.

She begins the process by interviewing the clients to get an idea of their vision and to ensure a meshing of her ideas with theirs. Then computer-aided designs are

drawn up and she presents color boards to show different direc-tions they might take. Clients go shopping with Gould since she believes that it’s important for them to actually see and feel what they previously talked about, especially with regard to fur-niture and textiles.Essentially, she “captures the clients’ visions and tastes through good listening and intuition” because she hopes to help people avoid making expensive mistakes. “It is sad to go into places where people thought something would work (design-wise), only to find that it didn’t. Usually that is a lot of money down the drain,” says Gould. If the design requires a change in floor plan or remodeling, Gould pulls her own permits; her general contractor’s license comes in handy whether the job is for one bathroom or an entire house. Also, she allows projects to be arranged in stages, so that if something isn’t feasible to implement from beginning to end immediately, she will plan according to when the client can manage it financially. Which brings up an important point regarding her employees and stereotypical hit-and-miss contractor behavior: “My big-gest requirement is to do what you say you are going to do,” says Gould. “Your word is all you have, so my subcontractors must have integrity, ask questions and think outside the box. I don’t want to babysit my employees. Team play and communication are essential.” Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction can take care of everything from electrical and plumbing needs, to window


treatments and accessories. Gould has three main employees, although she has hired up to six when things are busy. She likes to keep the practice very “boutique and studio-like,” but subs out to 19 sub contractors who carry the same insurance and workmen’s comp she does. “We work with only the finest craftspeople and I have to say, for what you get, we are the best deal in town,” she says. Speaking of deals, all clients or associates who refer prospective business receive discounts on merchandise or design services. In addition, every January, design fees are reduced 25 percent as a New Year promotion. Gould proudly gives back to the community too, raising money for the children at Casa Pacifica and being involved with the “Home Alone” program for the National Assistance League. “We all need to give back to others who are less fortunate than us,” says Gould, who brings teddy bears for children and the elderly to Thousand Oaks urgent care facilities. Her favorite community service mission is the “MAGIC” camp put on by the National Association of Women in Construction, of which she is president. The week-long program, held in July and spon-sored by the Ventura County chapter, is for high school girls who want to learn about construction. Hands-on building proj-ects, electrical projects and green projects teach the participants many useful skills and introduce them to problem solving and team spirit necessary for success. In speaking with Eileen Gould, one can see she enjoys her work immensely. Her work is evident in many local establishments. She has remodeled and designed Savvy Salon, Lupe’s Mexican restaurant, two Tikka Grills, and has worked at Lake Sher-

wood Country Club. She has even won a designers’ challenge on HGTV. As the “queen of networking,” she derives much satisfaction out of getting to know her clients. “The clients are always more interesting and lovely than I could have imagined,” says Gould. “And enabling them to make smart choices as well as achieving a sense of satisfaction when their dreams are recog-nized is quite fulfilling indeed.” The next time you decide to redesign a room or a business, look up Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction for a personal touch from someone who’s been expertly assisting people with their design questions and projects for years. Gould will be glad to help.

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Lifestyles Interior Design and Construction, Inc.31275 La Baya DriveWestlake Village, CA 91361Phone: (818) 706-8825

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If you have not been to Muvico’s Pre-miere Theatres and Bogart’s for a pre-theatre dinner or cocktails, you are miss-ing out on a well-kept secret. Muvico came to Thousand Oaks in February of 2009 and was founded in Florida in 1984. With Bogart’s Bar and Grill side by side with the theatre, it brings date night back with style! The premise is to entertain guests at a VIP level, but with casual style, an upscale menu, and value pricing.

Bogart’s bar offer’s a fun Happy Hour appetizer and drinks menu. A specialty of the house is the Pear Martini, and the staff invites you to “drink, dine, unwind” with them seven days a week. Join them for NFL Sundays for happy hour spe-cials as well. Many great menu items are offered at the concessions stand for movie guests. Bogart’s staff take great pride in their customer service and their motto “Every table is my table; every guest my guest” rang true for us.

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were treated to dinner and movie with all of the bells and whistles. Included in the multi-theatre experience is a VIP All-Premiere177 seat theatre and two VIP premiere balconies, all for the “over 21” crowd. Our group enjoyed seeing ‘The Tourist’ starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, complete with popcorn and drinks. Chef Robert Haupt and staff put together a soirée that treated guests to a premium Muvico experience along with a great dinner. We were privy to the roll-out of a brand new 2011 menu, and enjoyed sampling appetizers, an artfully arranged salad, burgers and the Chef ’s choice selection of decadent desserts.

Our pre-movie dinner started with gourmet flatbread by the yard with fresh tomatoes and basil on a perfectly crisp crust served creatively on a long wood board. It was a favorite with all of the guests. The flatbread was accompanied by a delicious Ahi tuna appetizer, crusted with sesame and served over crunchy greens and sweet soy vinaigrette, much

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like an Asian slaw. The Ahi was topped with a wasabi crème fraiche which complemented the flavors perfectly.

What followed was a ‘Chop Chop Salad’, a refreshing blend of chopped greens, roasted corn, grilled chicken, tomatoes, avo-cado, tortilla strips, blue cheese, bacon and cucumbers. The salad had a unique presentation showing off Chef Robert’s creative approach, tasting like a cross between a Southwest and Cobb salad, garnished with purple endive all around. Following our salad course, we were surprised with a choice of burgers with sides of fries that delighted the crowd. Before being escorted to our VIP seats to see our movie, we were spoiled with a bevy of delicious desserts.

Date night at Muvico and Bogart’s exceeded all of our expec-tations!!!

How would you like to host a private party? Muvico and Bog-art’s can put together a themed event for your private guests or even a corporate event. How about hosting a ‘Hollywood Glam-our Night’ or a party with a special themed menu tied to the opening of the latest release? A popular night was a “Sex and the City” premiere complete with ‘cosmopolitans’ for the ladies! They are happy to help you plan a game night or karaoke with a menu to match. Imagine Wii or Playstation on the big screen! Create your special event soon.

If you are interested in joining us for a restaurant review please let me know at [email protected].

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VolunteerSpotlightNational Charity League, Inc., Conejo Valley Chapter Celebrated their 40th Anniversary!

National Charity League, Inc., Conejo Valley Chapter (NCL) proudly celebrated “Forty Years of Giving" on November 7th at the Westlake Hyatt Plaza Hotel with a Holiday Boutique. Miss Califor-nia, Nicole Johnson, graced us with her royal presence and helped award the raffle items. Memorabilia from our Chapter’s forty year history was on display for members and guests to enjoy while they shopped and socialized. The Conejo Valley Chapter was founded in 1970. NCL is a mother-daughter organization dedicated to serving the communities in which chapters are formed. We are committed to foster-ing the mother-daughter relationship through philanthropic involvement, lead-ership and cultural experiences and we strive to promote a sense of community responsibility in our daughters. Today our Chapter has more than 240 active members, serves 15 local philan-thropies and contributes over 10,000 hours to our local community each year.

Our chapter selected philanthropies are: ALS-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association, Conejo Recreation and Park District, Conejo Valley Historical Soci-ety/Stagecoach Inn Museum, Friends of Westlake Village Library, Hospice of the Conejo, LIFE Animal Rescue, Manna: Conejo Valley Food Distribution Center, Inc., Many Mansions, Inc., Mary Health of the Sick, My Stuff Bags, Support for the Kids, Therapeutic Recreation, Thou-sand Oaks and Newbury Park Libraries and The Wellness Community. The Conejo Valley Chapter is also the proud owner and operator of Fibber McGee’s Closet Thrift Shop located at 451 C Avenida de Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, at Moorpark Road and Avenida de los Arboles, (805) 492-0032. Proceeds from the Holiday Boutique and the Thrift Shop help to fund scholarships to local students and grants/gifts to our philan-thropy partners.

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Christina LaForgia and her daughter Nicoletta

Louise Rice and her daughters Morgan and Alexandra

If you do volunteer work or are involved with a charity please let us know at [email protected].


Health & WellnessBy Chris Stevenson

Happy New Year from your Local Fitness Guru!

With every happy new year comes a New Year’s resolution. Many of these resolu-tions revolve around weight loss and fit-ness. So here are 5 tips to help you make those resolutions “happy.” And when I say “happy,” I mean you are “happy” because you actually stuck to them and reaped the benefits!

1. Make sure the goals are realistic. Although we begin with good intentions we sometimes set unrealistic goals. We try and do too much too fast which often leads to getting burnt out. So when set-ting your goals, make sure they are ones that you can maintain. Health and fitness is a marathon, not a sprint.

2. Minimize the alcohol and cocktail par-ties for a few weeks. Since alcohol is the purist form of sugar, it has no place in the beginning stages of a “get fit” program. Not to mention the hangover that keeps you in bed or on the couch instead of get-ting your body to the gym.

3. Write! Studies have shown that writ-ing down goals makes one more likely to achieve them. I always keep mine on

a virtual post-it on the dashboard of my Mac. It is also a good idea to jot down some of your measurements and weight so you have a basis of comparison. When you re-measure or reweigh yourself, and see that you have made progress, you are more likely to stay on track. Results are a key motivator.

4. Vary up your exercise. Go for a hike. Take a kickboxing class. Swim in the pool. Changing up your routine not only keeps you from getting bored but it keeps your body challenged and helps you avoid hitting a physical plateau.

5. Make it the first 2 weeks. If you can make it that far, your healthy practices will become habits and you will continue to see results!

So…get out a pen and notebook…er…sorry, it’s 2011 folks…grab your iPad, laptop, or smart phone and start typing! Here’s to your health!!

Chris Stevenson C.S.C.S. is from Stevenson Fitness, Oak Park, CA 818-707-0123 www.stevensonfitness.com


Identity Theft—Resolve Not to Become a Statistic in 2011

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes worldwide, affecting an estimated nine million Americans each year. As Californians, we are even more likely to be targeted—accord-ing to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), our state ranked fourth in victims per capita in 2009. Do not become a statistic. Make a resolution to fight back and take a few important steps to protect yourself in the New Year.

How Can I Protect Myself?

• Shredalldocumentsthatcontainpersonalorfinancialinfor-mation.

• Reviewyourbankandcreditcardstatementsfrequentlyonthe Internet.

• ReportlostorstolenATMcards,debitcards,creditcards,and checkbooks immediately.

• Don’tleavemailinyourmailboxovernightoronweekends,and drop all outgoing mail off at the post office.

• Requestandreviewacopyofyourcreditreportfromallthreebureaus at least once a year.

• Donotprovidepersonalorfinancialinformationoverthetelephone unless you initiated the call.

• UsecautionwhendisclosingfinancialinformationontheInternet.

• Limittheamountofpersonalinformationthatyouprovide

in online message boards, chat rooms, and blogs and minimize your visibility on social networking and multimedia-sharing Web sites.

• Installfirewalls,anti-spam,andanti-virussoftwareonyourpersonal computer or laptop, and update your system regularly. Secure it when you are travelling.

What If It Happens to Me Anyway?

Unfortunately, it is virtually impossible to plan ahead for every possible scenario. If you believe that your identity has been sto-len despite your precautions, take action immediately.

• Notifyyourbankandcreditcardproviders.Ifneeded,obtainnew cards with new passwords or personal identification num-bers (PINs).

• Contactyourlocalpolicedepartment,andobtainacopyofthe report.

• FilecomplaintswiththeFTCandtheU.S.PostalInspectionService (USPIS).

• Contactoneofthecreditbureausandaddafraudalertmes-sage to your credit report.

Scott Nelson is the president of Security & Risk Management Group, LLC (SRMG) in Westlake Village, California, and an adjunct professor at the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology (SBT) at Webster University. He was previously a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) officer; a senior executive in the Federal Bureau of Investi-gation (FBI); and the vice president of security for both Warner Bros. Studios and Time Warner, Inc. For more information, visit www.srmg-link.com or contact him directly at [email protected] or 818-482-0540.

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FinancialFitness The ETF EvolutionBy Mark Wendell

Which came first; was it the tool or the knowledge to discover the tool? One uses what one knows to search for something one does not know. Case in point--new hybrid investment securi-ties! With the Exchange Traded Fund, or ETF, it was with over a century of securities related knowledge that the ETF invest-ment tool evolved from the traditional mutual fund. The recent proliferation of ETF funds has resulted in more than 1000 funds now available to investors, which totals about $1 trillion, whereas its ubiquitous matriarch, the traditional mutual fund, totals $12 trillion.

An ETF is an index-based mutual fund, an investment vehicle composed of a basket of securities that trade like stocks on listed exchanges, whereas traditional mutual funds are valued, traded, and their transactions settled once per day. ETF’s have quickly become a mainstream method of investing because they have built-in advantages over the traditional mutual fund: 1) An efficient form of owning many securities in one continu-ously traded investment security; 2) More tax efficient with low turnover; 3) Much less expensive with no 12b1 marketing expense fee and low internal expense fee; 4) Liquid because they trade continuously like stocks; 5) May be broad or have specific themes to provide diversification within one security; 6) Able to be shorted and margined for risk control, to cushion volatil-ity, and for leverage; 7) They are transparent in that the current holdings in a fund may be observed; 8) No after-hours trading, avoiding this possible violation of regulations experienced by traditional mutual funds.

With an ETF fund, a manager’s job is not to make judgments on individual stocks. Rather, it is to keep the portfolio as close to its index as possible. There may be unique design characteris-tics of an ETF, even with the same general title. The differences may be due to specific stocks which make up the brand name index or perhaps by the methodology for calculating the pro-portion of a particular stock placed in the index portfolio. A recent criticism of ETF funds is that they must buy or sell all stocks comprising an index. This causes a price movement cor-relation among most stocks simultaneously, even for lower qual-ity company stocks, causing artificially higher or lower prices. As a result, price distortions may occur, especially in thinly traded stocks, poor quality stocks, bonds, and emerging market stocks, particularly during stressed market conditions. Conse-quently, actively managed traditional mutual funds may have an edge by taking advantage of potential mispricing of securities to enhance investor returns beyond those of index funds.

Since an ETF typically represents a group, a strategy or a cat-egory of stocks, bonds, commodities, derivatives, currencies, or a combination thereof, they are a desirable alternative for port-folio asset allocation design, since portfolios may be designed to capture the performance of key benchmarks for attractive mar-ket sectors. Some investors who previously chose hedge funds for exposure to alternative investments are now considering a carefully designed ETF portfolio.

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Huët Vouvray, Le Haut-Lieu Sec 2009, France, $23.95

Valentine’s Day is upon us and I thought I would let you know about a semi-sweet wine from France that is sure to please your wife, husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, or whomever. The wine comes from a great producer of whites named Huet, from the region of Vouvray in France. During WWII the occupying Germans really enjoyed the Huet wines, but Old Man Huet was a member of the underground, and after loading his production for the Nazi’s, would end up blowing up the truck before the wines made it to the recipient. How’s that for a love-hate relationship? Anyway, back to Valentines’ Day! Huet makes whites from dry to very sweet, but a middle of the road choice would be the Le Huet-Lieu Demi-Sec. This is semi-dry but still sweet enough to call it a dessert wine. This wine is full bodied and voluptuous with notes of honeysuckle, pink grape-fruit, and a supple citrus finish. You could also pair this with a light Asian dish such as Steamed Sea Bass with a ginger sauce. However, the best pairing is by itself with your significant other on a romantic occasion. If you like your wine really sweet, try Huet’s Le Mont Moel-luex 1ere Trie, as it is a very persuasive wine.

Always know that I have personally tasted these wines and I make sure my local wine supplier has them in stock. Email me at [email protected] if you need help finding it.


Design Elements Homeowners will have new palette of colors for interior design in 2011

Merlisa Lawrence Corbett

With budget-conscious homeowners seeking affordable ways to enhance their surroundings, paint industry forecasters predict a vibrant 2011.

"We've seen reactions to the economy move from panic to acceptance, if not appreciation, because people are finding they have the opportunity to be true to themselves," said Jackie Jor-dan, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. "Hard times call for soft colors. People are romantic about the simpler times of youth and its refreshing honesty. Because of it, we are seeing people drawn toward hues that are nostalgic, such as the colors of tinted photography and faded maps."

Sherwin-Williams' "Today's Colors" 2011 forecast groups col-ors into four palettes: Purely Refined, Bold Invention, Restless Nomad and Gentle Medley. Purely Refined includes muted blues, lilacs, greens and grays interwoven with understated neu-trals. Bold Invention has vivid greens and intense turquoises and blues, inspired by urban scenes, including graffiti. Restless Nomad's palette includes dusky darks, hot vibrant pinks, reds and earthy food-influenced hues that evoke eggplants and cab-bages. Gentle Medley is an eclectic mix of earthy neutral tans combined with freshwater blue, mint green, copper and char-treuse pastels.

Benjamin Moore color experts predicted a "purple reign" in its 2011 color forecast: "Envision Color 2011." Sonu Mathew, senior interior designer at Benjamin Moore, called Vintage Wine the perfect color for the latest wood finishes, leathers, lin-ens and other textiles.

“When picking colors, start with nature,” said Tracy Morris, interior designer and former Benjamin Moore color consultant who blogs about color at huemuse.blogspot.com. One of her favorites is Manchester Tan, a timeless classic that works in any room. Morris suggested trying new finishes, too.

"Everyone knows what flat, eggshell and glossy finishes are, "Morris said. “But they don't know about finishes in between."A matte finish falls between flat and eggshell and contains porcelain dust which makes it easier to clean than flat paint. A pearl finish falls between eggshell and semi-gloss and is great for bathrooms.

"Color to me is like language, everybody speaks it, but everyone does not speak the same language," said Susan Beimler, a D.C. interior designer featured in the book "Farrow and Ball: The Art of Color."

Beimler painted her 10th-floor condo in Vero Beach, Fla., using watery blues and tones of sand and oyster inspired by her ocean views. She loves watering down colors to give them a peaceful, serene feel.

"The palette has become more neutral, but interesting neutrals taken from nature," said Beimler, who also likes the color of quince, a lemon-like fruit with hints of greenish brown.

"Neutral colors are here to stay," said Barbara Richardson, direc-tor of color marketing in North America for Akzo Nobel, one of the largest North American makers of paints, including the Glidden, Dulux and Ralph Lauren brands. "People want colors that reflect the beauty they see in everyday life. This includes time-worn colors."

Debbie Zimmer, color expert at the Paint Quality Institute in Philadelphia, said she expects metallic colors to be hot this year, but mostly as an accent.

"If I were doing metallics in a dining room I'd do it above the chair rail." She said a semi-gloss can add shine and shimmer to ceilings.

Zimmer said market research indicates the biggest obstacle to painting is fear.

"Not necessarily fear of painting, but more fear of choosing the wrong color," she said. "Paint is one of the most inexpensive ways to transform a room."

For those whose knees begin to knock at the thought of select-ing a hue, the Paint Quality Institute offers tips on its Web site at paintquality.com.

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Mediation . . . the bridge to Dispute Resolution

By Bernard Goodman

At one time or another in all of our per-sonal and business lives, we will experi-ence a disagreement over some issue with someone else. Should that dispute esca-late into a lawsuit, the disputants could be headed towards lengthy, emotionally draining, and very costly experience in court. There is, however, a time and cost-effective alternative to litigation called mediation. Mediation has been found to save relationships, resolve disputes, and obtain fairer results than divisive lawsuits.

A mediator is a neutral, third party facili-tator approved by all of the individuals involved in the dispute. The mediator doesn’t take sides, but works with those in conflict to find points of agreement and helps them reach an equitable, livable compromise. On occasion, a mediator may suggest ideas for consideration in

breaching any impasse, but he or she does not dictate, demand, judge or cajole those involved to ensure any agreement that is reached is actually made by the affected parties.

Whether the issues at hand are between businesses, neighbors, employers, family members or divorcing couples, mediation helps take the hostility out of the room and replaces it with a workable environment of consensus. Often, judges will order mediation to help resolve domestic relations disputes (divorce, child custody, and visitation) and, more frequently, in contract and civil damage cases.

While mediation does not always end in hugs and kisses, it is a cost-effective, private, less traumatic, and more informal means of bringing people together to settle disputed matters. By bridging their points of difference through negotiation with the help of a skilled mediator, everyone benefits.

Bernard Goodman is a Pepperdine Certified Mediator and a Real Estate Broker. He can be reached at 805-630-3758. www.mediationbybernard.com.

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HOME-STYLEDDecorating the Newlywed Love Shack

By Marsha Webster, The@Home Groupie

Yours, Mine or Ours? Ladies, amidst the bliss of merging your lives together, it’s easy to find yourselves in a marital dis-cord over merging your décor. When you have strong feelings about design, your beloved often needs to be handled with a little TLC when decorating your new love shack. Learn to navigate the poten-tial conflicts of merging two households with advice from MyHomeIdeas.com on how to get the look you both want, so you can live happily, this Valentine’s Day, and ever after.

Choose Your Battles. When merging furniture, let him keep his ratty recliner, or beloved sofa, but suggest it be reuphol-stered in a unisex fabric of your choice. If

he insists on displaying those hunting-related items in the living room, compro-mise by making your husband’s new office area their new home, where he can reign supreme over his animal kingdom.

Size Matters. If you want to bring him out of exile from his man cave, decorate the living/family room with his larger frame and seating habits in mind. If your husband is tall, make sure there’s a chair with deep seating for his legs. Put an ottoman table in front of his favorite chair if he likes to put his feet up (and to rest the remote!).

Be Selective, Not Secretive. Too much information is overwhelming for the

design-impaired; they will simply be intimidated by the abundance of choices. If you show him a magazine picture of an elaborately-draped bed, he may be so alarmed by the bed hangings that he’ll be unable to see the forest for the trees – namely, the charming shape of the headboard. Keep him in the loop by shar-ing your most conservative furniture and decor selections first, and then introduce the more ornate accessories.

Join me next month for more quick ideas to “create the home you’re a fan of ”. If you missed my other North Ranch Living articles, Google me at Marsha Webster, Examiner.com.

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For any connoisseur of luxury, the five star hotel is an essential component of their holiday. As you will see, it is not necessar-ily the most expensive, or the most opulent hotel in a particular destination that is considered the best; it is more than this. The hotel must be a reason for travelling to a place as well!

10: Kanuhura, Maldives: Made up of coral atolls spread out across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a unique country, and the Kanuhura is a stunning hotel that offers visitors the chance to enjoy their own luxurious villa that stands on stilts in the ocean itself to create the illusion that you are on your own!

9: The Bellagio, Las Vegas, USA: The Bellagio is the jewel in the crown of Las Vegas as the USA’s premier holiday destina-tion. The rooms are fantastic, the spa is out of this world, and the casino is the place to be seen, but it is the catalogue of stars that perform in the hotel’s vast auditoria that elevate the Bel-lagio above its rivals on the Las Vegas Strip.

8: Pitti Palace, Florence, Italy: This stunning city is the home of fine art, and the birthplace of the renaissance. The Pitti Palace is one of the most impressive hotels in Europe, and offers visi-tors the chance to enjoy the opulence of a renaissance palace that was once home to the Medici family, and boasts a number of masterpieces by artists such as Michelangelo on its walls!

7: Lion Sands Resort, Kruger National Park, South Africa: For anyone wanting to get close to nature at its most impressive, the Kruger National Park in South Africa is a great place to visit and is home to all of the so-called big-five animals. Visitors get to enjoy two safaris a day, and the resort is so exclusive that less than 20 people can stay there at any one time!

6: Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong: While it might not be the most luxurious hotel in Hong Kong any more, the Manda-rin Oriental is still the most stunning place to stay in the city. Offering views of the famous harbor, along with great cuisine

and stunning rooms, plus attention to detail and attentive per-sonalized service offered by the staff, the Mandarin Oriental is truly special.

5: Chiva Som, Hua Hin, Thailand: Chiva Som is probably the top spa destination in the world right now; a resort entirely dedicated to the concept of wellness. Upon arrival, all guests are assessed, and your menus, exercise programs and beauty treat-ments are planned for the duration of your stay making for a truly exceptional experience.

4: Park Hyatt, Sydney, Australia: It is undeniably luxurious, offers high quality service, and boasts a number of exquisite restaurants, but so do any number of other hotels around the world. It offers the best views of the Opera House and iconic harbor bridge that you will ever see.

3: The Waldorf Astoria, New York, USA: The Waldorf Astoria is the flagship property of the exclusive Hilton Group. It may no longer be the largest, most luxurious, or most exclusive hotel in the city, but it remains the most famous, most enchanting, and down right best with its perfect mix of luxury, service, and glamour.

2: The Ritz, London, UK: The original 5 Star hotel, the Ritz is a byword for tradition and luxury in one of the most exciting cities in the world. It offers majestic levels of service and accom-modation, and has a well-earned reputation as one of the finest places to eat out in the UK, with several world-class restaurants for guests to choose from.

1: Al Maha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Al Maha des-ert resort is without a doubt the best hotel you can stay in. It offers levels of exclusivity that are unrivalled, exceptional accom-modation, and above all, unmatched privacy and personalized service that will ensure that no matter how high your standards, this hotel will always exceed them!

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Tuesday, February 8 Westlake Women's Club's February Business Meeting and Lun-cheonWhere: Westlake Village Inn, 31943 Agoura Road, WLVWhen: 10:00amCost: $28.00 per personFeatured Program: John Tumak: The Big Band Sound: The Music, Musicians, Composers. Featured speaker at the club’s “Valentine Sweethearts Party” will be 1940’s Big Band Era expert John Tumak whose topic will be The Big Band Sound: Music, Musicians, Com-posers. The Westlake Women’s Club is a philanthropic, volunteer organization and a member of the California and General Federa-tion of Women’s Clubs, one of the oldest and largest volunteer organizations in the world

For more information or reservations: Ann Miller, 818-991-2663 or Beverly Van Nest, 805-241-3640

Tuesday, Feb. 15 Matisyahu: Up Close and PersonalWhere: Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Kavali TheatreWhen: 7:30pmInternationally acclaimed Chassidic/Reggae singer Matisyahu will give an unplugged acoustic performance at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Kavali Theatre. Chassidic comedian Mendy Pelin, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.

For more information: www.matisunplugged.com

Saturday, Feb. 19 BB KingWhere: The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301When: 9pmHis reign as King of the Blues has been as long as that of any mon-arch on earth. Yet B.B. King continues to wear his crown well. At age 76, he is still light on his feet, singing and playing the blues with relentless passion.

For more information: http://tickets.canyonclub.net

Saturday, Feb. 19 Maya AngelouWhere: Royce Hall, UCLA LiveThis Renaissance woman has been hailed as one of the great voic-es of contemporary literature. Angelou is a poet, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director. Her I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings was a National Book Award nominee, and her volume of poetry Just Give Me a Cool Drink of Water ‘Fore I Die was a Pulitzer Prize nominee.

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Monday, Feb. 21 "Son of Hamas: An Evening with Mosab Hassan Yousef”Where: Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 South Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village, CA 91361


When: 8pmMosab Hassan Yousef--the famed author of Son of Hamas who was disowned and denounced by his father, a leader in the Hamas movement, and who has repeatedly put his life in danger by exposing the violent ways of Hamas--will share his story of danger, discovery and honesty.

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Sunday, Feb. 27 Harlem GlobetrottersWhere: Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015 When: NoonThe Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. Great fun for the whole family!


Tuesday, March 1 Avenue QWhere: Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Avenue Q is a musical in two acts, and is an "autobiographical and biographical" coming-of-age parable, addressing and satirizing the issues and anxieties associated with entering adulthood. Its char-acters lament that as children, they were assured by their parents, and by children's television programs such as PBS's Sesame Street, that they were "special" and "could do anything;" but as adults, they have discovered to their surprise and dismay that in the real world their options are not unlimited, and they are no more "spe-cial" than anyone else.


Thursday, March 3 Kids Club with Puppets on ParadeWhere: The Oaks shopping mall, food courtWhen: 10amScott is the most highly sought after puppeteer in Southern Cali-fornia. His puppets have appeared in films and on television! He has the magic touch to make puppets come to life right before our eyes! You will be amazed with the skill of this highly talented performer!

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Saturday, March 5 Herbie HancockWhere: Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 South Grand Ave., Los Ange-les, CA 90012When: 8pmA true icon of modern music, highly acclaimed pianist and LA Phil Creative Chair for Jazz Herbie Hancock continues to push the boundaries of jazz with his unmistakable musical voice. Join him for a unique and intimate evening.

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Friday, March 18 Eddie MoneyWhere: The Canyon, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA 91301When: 9pmWith over 28 million records sold worldwide, Eddie Money's trade-mark raspy husky voice is easily recognized today. His most popu-lar hits include "Two Tickets to Paradise," "Baby Hold On," "Think I'm In Love," and "Take A Little Bit."

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