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From simple to blunt to humorous to curious, tourism slogans
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around the world make you want to get up and go.
By Liza Weisstuch Comedy and tragedy
ourism is a competitive business. Every destination— The tourism bureaus with what we imagine to be the tough-
cities, states, national parks, hotels, historical land- est jobs work in any country where residents are trying to flee
marks, etc.—is vying for your attention, time, and or have fled. In Africa, Rwanda avoids debate or unease with
money. All of which, of course, is in limited supply. But nei- “Remarkable Rwanda.” West of the Himalayas we’re re-
ther the time nor the money comes into play if the place minded “It’s beautiful. It’s Pakistan” while in the Middle East,
doesn’t have your attention. And that’s where savvy marketing if you’re thinking of visiting Petra or the Dead Sea or the
comes in. Nearly every country on this vast planet has a slogan Desert Castles, Jordan tourism wants to assure you “Yes, it’s
to make you perk Jordan.” On a serious note, though, with the unspeakable and
up and take notice devastating destruction of late Syria’s “Always beautiful” slo-
and inspire you to gan may, sadly, need some retooling.
come visit. And A little comic jab or pun is a dependable way to stick in peo-
let’s just say some ple’s minds. Morocco, for instance, broadcasts “Much Mor.”
slogans have a And then there’s one of our personal favorites: “Djibouti:
good chance of Djibeauty.” Another tactic for being memorable? Make an ef-
grabbing your at- fort to make no sense. El Salvador does a pretty good job with
tention by the col- this one, declaring itself “The 45 minute country.”
lar while others
Local Auto Dealer takes on

might float past
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you unnoticed
with bland re-
the System and Wins!

minders of their beauty or friendly residents or geographic lo-
cale (Portugal, for instance, beckons with the claim “Europe’s
West Coast” and Nigeria announces “Good people. Great na-
tion.”). And others might just make you giggle or, in some
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cases, furry your brow in bewilderment.
You're invited n Mark Lin's world of auto exporting, there

were two kinds of car dealerships.
rebates, if it can collect on the judgment.
Nonetheless, the case -- involving a fictitious
FamilyBreakFinder, a British company that offers tips for
One kind "would sell vehicles on the sly" to ex- shell company, falsified documents and a rogue
family vacations, created an epic map of tourism slogans
porters and work "under a kind of code of don't- sales manager -- serves as a cautionary tale for
around the world and it is, without a doubt, captivating.
ask-don't-tell silence," said a court summary of dealerships on the need to monitor their employ-
Tourism marketers have a tough job, to be sure: to capture a
Lin's testimony in a 2016 California civil trial. ees and fully run down suspicions about poten-
nation’s spirit in a few bite-size words. Some don’t tout any
"The other kind were those that were expressly tially problematic transactions.
bells or whistles. They give us just the facts—well, just a
open for export," the court decision said.
fact—and they give it to us quick. There’s “Magical Kenya”
Huntington Beach Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-
and “Epic Estonia.” Germany is “Simply inspiring” while the
Ram, according to the court's description of
Netherlands is “The original cool,” Uzbekistan is “Naturally
Lin's testimony, "was of the latter type."
irresistible!” and Denmark is “Happiest place on Earth!”
The jury in the case, a civil racketeering
Some nations express a bit more authority, presenting their
and fraud lawsuit brought by the dealership,
catchphrase as a demand or instruction. Romania tells the
rejected Lin's assessment and ordered him to
world “Explore the Carpathian Garden” and Poland orders
pay the dealership $1.8 million in damages
you to “Move your imagination” and if the Caucasus region
or inducing it to sell 117 Ram pickups that
is calling you, “Visit Armenia. It is beautiful.” For a bit of pos-
would be exported to China -- in violation
itive reinforcement, “Travel in Slovakia. Good idea!” Alba-
of its franchise agreement -- under the pre-
nia’s slogan has us a bit befuddled, though. They say “Go your
tense that they were destined for a Nevada
own way!” Is it just us, or does that sound like they’re turning
fleet operator.
you away.
The California Court of Appeal affirmed
Looking at the map as a whole, it seems there are a few
the verdict in July, dismissing Lin's protests
countries that need to have a powwow and come to some
that his role in the chain of transactions was
agreements. Mozambique beckons with “Come to where it
legal.
all started” while Egypt and Ethiopia declare “Where it all
The verdict could help the dealership re-
begins” and “Land of origins,” respectively. We’re not sure
cover the losses it sustained from the
if this is a case for anthropologists and archaeologists or
scheme, including charge backs of factory
philosophers.
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INSPIRATION
America: Home of the Free because of the Brave
It does not matter how
Creativity takes courage
slowly you go as long as
~Henri Matisse
you do not stop
GOD WILL PROVIDE

Dave Garofalo
~Confucius
Tick Tock
Publisher
A young woman brought her fiancé engagement ring, such as she deserves?" T wo guys grow up together but after college one moves to
Michigan, the other to Florida. They agree to meet every ten
years in Vero Beach to play golf.
home to meet her parents. asked the father.
After dinner, her mother told the girl's fa- "I will concentrate on my studies," the At age 30, they finish their round of golf and go to lunch.
ther to find out about the young man. young man replied, "God will provide "Where you wanna go ?"
for us." "Hooters."
The father invited the fiancé to his study "Why?"
for a talk. "And children?" asked the father. "How "Well, you know, they got the broads, with the big racks, and
will you support children?" the tight shorts, and the legs ..."
"So, what are your plans?" the father
asked the young man. "Don't worry, sir, God will provide," "OK."
replied the fiancé. Ten years later at age 40 they meet and play again.
"I am a biblical scholar," he
replied. The conversation proceeded like "Where you wanna go ?"
this...and each time the fa- "Hooters ".
"A biblical scholar, hmmm?" the
ther questioned, the "Why ?"
father said.
young idealist in- "Well, you know, they got cold beerand the big screen TVs and
"Admirable, but sisted that God everybody has a little action on the games."
what will you do to would provide. "OK."
provide a nice house Ten years later at age 50 they meet and
Later, the mother
for my daughter to live play again.
asked, "How did your
in?" "Where you wanna go ?"
talk go, honey?"
"I will study," the young man "Hooters ."
The father answered, "Why ?"
replied, "and God will provide for
"another Millennial, He has "The food is pretty good and there is
us."
no job, he has no plans, and he thinks
NOW THIS
plenty of parking."
"And how will you buy her a beautiful I'm God." "OK."
IS SNOW
At age 60 they meet and play again.
"Where you wanna go ?"
FUNNY
"Hooters ."
"Why ?"
"Wings are half price"
"OK"
"Hooters ."
"Why ?"
"They have 6 handicapped spaces right by the door."
"OK."
"Hooters ."
"Why ?"
SUCH
"We've never been there before"
Yikes
GREAT
Sierra is 13!
DEFINITION
WISDOM of "OLD"
Remembering the My memory's not as
Best of Charles Schulz sharp as it used to be..
& his Peanuts Cartoons Also, my memory's not
You simply should as sharp as it used to be.
take time to look at
these gems of great wis-
dom from good old
Charles Schulz.
These were truly
wonderful times when
things were based more
on common sense.
We believe and practice being fully involved with the communities we serve.
This is essential in building good will, encouraging growth and above all staying connected in our backyard 5
Chris MacDonald
On the road in Surf City
The Local News
Gong’s Still
By Chris MacDonald, Writer/Photographer,
HB Ambassador/The Local News Columnist
Serving Chinese
Food After 40
Years in HB
S
miling Sinh Vinh has been a Retired McDonnell Douglas En-
cook, waiter and manager at gineer Norman Sands recently cel-
Gong’s Chinese Food in ebrated his 93rd Birthday with
Huntington Beach for more than 35 family and friends at Gong’s. “We
years. “His friendliness is conta- had a great time and the food was
gious, just like the owner, Gong delicious,” said the bridge player
Wong,” said Brian Cizek, who has and square dancer, who works out
eaten there since it first opened in regularly at Crunch Gym.
1978. Jesus Arvizu, a technician with
“Sinh and all the longtime cooks, Irvine-based Pacific Pest Control,
waiters and food preparers I’ve seen said he looks forward to eating at
are smiling, hospitable and cus- Gong’s “whenever I’m in the area.
tomer-focused. They deliver a qual- The Kung Pao Chicken with shrimp
ity product in a very quick time. It’s is fabulous and the staff is so polite
just a joy eating there—authentic and shows customers much re-
and consistently good,” said the for- spect,” Arvizu said.
mer surgery nurse turned inventor A lot of Gong’s business is Take-
of products, including the interna- Out as Marsha Ma attests. “I love
tionally-acclaimed Aqua Clip Bottle the vegetables in Sinh Vinh and his
Beverage Holder. the dishes, espe- chefs at work
MAKIN WAVES SALON

“When my dad used to bring our cially their green preparing their
variety of dishes.
family there, they’d always slip a beans, pea pods
little something extra into our order, and mush-

such as an egg roll. 'Repeat cus- rooms,” said the Fountain Valley
tomers' is the name-of-the-game resident. “I take the veggies home
and that’s one reason Gong’s is still to eat. Many of their items are as
flourishing after 40 years!” authentic as I’ve found.”
Cizek, who also helps manage the They have dozens of dishes, in-
Precision hair cutting and Beautiful hair color
Men, women and children welcome Surf City Store on HB Pier, said his cluding Broccoli Beef, Orange
favorite dishes are Chicken Chop Chicken and Cantonese Spareribs
Suey and Mooshoo Pork (shredded (bite size spareribs sautéed and
Offering complimentary neck shaves and bangtrims!
Scalp massage with every service! pork, sautéed with eggs, bamboo cooked with Green Peppers in a
shoots, mushrooms and Chinese Garlic Bean Sauce).
vegetables—all rolled in a Chinese Gong’s has a Special Lunch
r noodle). Menu, served from 11-3, that’s rea-
Former Huntington Beach Mayor sonably priced. Guests have a
fo
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day ation!
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Barbara Delgleize presented Gong’s choice of one entrée ranging from
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to with a Special Proclamation for Lo Mein or Chop Suey, Kung Pao
Ca 4-18
e in nsult contributing to HB as a business for Shrimp, Mongolian Beef, Mush-
Comfree co 40 years. “That’s a real milestone! I room Steak, Meatballs, Scallops
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used to work as a Realtor for a com- and much more. Entrees are served
3
a pany right nearby and loved eating with Fried Wonton and Fried Rice.
4 -
there regularly,” said the current For further information, visit
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City Councilwoman and Re Max Gong’s at 6815 Warner Avenue,
20% off color services Select One Realtor. The restaurant’s Huntington Beach (near Golden-
10% off haircuts anniversary also was honored by west) or call 714-842-6797. It’s
State Senator Janet Nguyen and open 6 days a week (except Mon-
10% off next time when you book next appt. today! others. day).
6 The information contained in this column does not necessarily
reflect the opinion of The Local News.
UNITED BY BLUE, REI, LAZY DOG RESTAURANT

& BAR, AND THE BOLSA CHICA CONSERVANCY
TO HOST HOLIDAY CLEANUP IN
HUNTINGTON BEACH WETLANDS
Public Invited to participate
on December 8 Cleanup of the
Bolsa Chica Wetlands
T
HUNTINGTON BEACH
he Bolsa Chica Conservancy has joined with
United By Blue, REI, and Lazy Dog Restau-
rant & Bar to host a holiday cleanup in the Bolsa
Chica Ecological Reserve. The 1,500-acre wet-
land is the largest saltwater marsh of its kind be-
tween the San Diego-Mexico border and Central
California. Debris and non-native or invasive
plant removal is one way the community can work
together to keep the wetlands looking and func-
tioning their best. We all need a strong immune
system this time of year and so does the reserve.
“United By Blue is committed to conserving our
waterways and pleased to work together with the
Bolsa Chica Conservancy to enhance a treasure
like the Bolsa Chica Wetlands,” said Kelly Offner, Head of Cleanups for to take part in a community cleanup to ensure the well-being of the wet-
United By Blue. “We look forward to engaging the community to keep lands,” said Chris Simms, CEO & Founder of Lazy Dog Restaurant &
our ocean and coastal resources healthy.” Bar.
“REI is a long-standing partner of the Conservancy and we are excited It takes just 100 people to remove 1 ton of trash and invasive plants, so
to continue helping keep our local ecological resources be a vibrant place bring a friend or two and spend just two hours keeping the wetlands a
to play and explore in the Huntington Beach community,” said Kim Pan- healthy place for wildlife and southern Californians. Home to more than
nell of the Huntington Beach REI. 320 bird species as well as a variety of fish, marine and terrestrial
“Rolling up our sleeves and lending a helpful hand in our communities wildlife. the Bolsa Chica wetlands are the perfect place to engage our
has always been part of our Lazy Dog culture. Our teammates are eager community outdoors.
What: Bolsa Chica Wetlands Cleanup

Who: United By Blue with REI, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, and the Bolsa Chica Conservancy
When: Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9am to 11am
Where: Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, 3842 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach
Why: Let’s keep the Bolsa Chica wetlands healthy and free of trash and invasive plants
RSVP: https://unitedbyblue.com/blogs/cleanups
Japan is Not Perfect

But Unlike
Any Other Country
J
apan is a coun-
try which has a
rich culture that
combines old tra-
ditions from the
past centuries with
today’s incredible
t e c h n o l o g y.
Therefore, due to
their unique place
in both history and
the present, it’s lit-
tle wonder that
BAD
Japanese life dif-
fers greatly from
the one that we’re
used to In fact,
sometimes, this
ADS
country surprises
us so much that
we’d be forgiven
for thinking that
it’s from another
planet. The fol-
lowing photo
proves that Japan
is unlike any other
Expectations always meet reality in Japan. country.
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EDITORIAL
The Mayflower
People and Their Issues - Our Business... Compact Facilitated
Pilgrim Starvation
THE LOCAL NEWS is published on the 1st and 15th.
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THE LOCAL NEWS serves the residents/business men
and women of Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley and
By Harold Pease, Ph. D Pilgrims enjoying abundant food, but this was not their real
Westminster, California with entertaining, informative he pilgrims realized that some kind of governing reality. Few focus on the starving times the first year in 1620
document was needed for the new colony, “as when nearly half died. Harvests were not bountiful in that
and objective looks at ourselves, neighbors and the human nature is prone to disunity and differences year and the next two. Plymouth was beset by laziness and
that could be disruptive of peace.” Governor William thievery. Governor William Bradford, in his History of Ply-
world as issues are debated, people interact socially and Bradford thus described the circumstances under which the mouth Plantation, reported that “much was stolen both by
agreement came about. night and day” to alleviate the prevailing condition of hunger.
politically and events take place locally. We also believe “This day,[November 11, 1620] before we came to har- The mythical “feast” of the first Thanksgiving did fill their
bour, observing some not well affected to unity and concord, bellies briefly, he reported, and they were grateful, but abun-
but gave some appearance of faction, it was thought good dance was anything but common. Why did this happen? Be-
that we should have fun and thank volunteers!
Award Winning Staff there should be an association and agreement, that we should cause they had fallen victim to collective will and the
combine together in one body, and to submit to such gov- socialistic philosophy of mandated “share the wealth.” This
ernment and governors as we should by common consent dis-incentivized the productive base of society.
Rex Gerlach &
Jim Horton (Emeritus) agree to make and choose, and set our hands to this that fol- Then suddenly, as though night changed to day, the crop
Internet Services: lows, word for word…” of 1623 was bounteous, and those thereafter as well, and it
In other words, we agree to remain one body and to abide had nothing to do with the weather. Bradford wrote, “In-
to common consent in deciding what is best for our commu- stead of famine now God gave them plenty and the face of
1st Page Exposure
Sales: Account Manager: nity--even “word for word.” A democracy, if you will. That things was changed, to the rejoicing of the hearts of many,
was a giant step for the time and a prelude for what would for which they blessed God.” He concluded later, “any
follow—eventually a republic. The idea that the peoples’ general want or famine hath not been amongst them since
Kevin Garofalo
Marketing Coordinator vote even mattered was revolutionary. to this day.”
& City Editor: The Mayflower Compact contained just three sentences, One variable alone made the difference and ended the
the middle sentence is the heart of the document. It estab- three-year famine. They abandoned the notion of govern-
Nancy Gray
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Stacy Nunley
Chris MacDonald
Contributors:
Chris Epting, Cathy Green, Moe Kanoudi,
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must obey the will of the majority. None can go their sepa- distribution in favor of the individual having property and
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jects of our dread sovereign Lord, King James, by the grace pensation as those who did not. After the change everyone
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of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland king, defender kept the benefits of his labor. Those who chose not to work
of the faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God, basically chose also to be poor and the government (corpo-
reserves the right to print all or part, editing for brevity and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our ration) no longer confiscated from those who produced to
or language. Reproduction in whole or part is strictly king and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the
Northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly
give to those who did not. No government food stamps here.
prohibited without written permission. Subscriptions are and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, Dr. Harold W. Pease is a syndicated colum-
$35 per year, $19 for 6 months and $12 for 3 months. covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body nist and an expert on the United States Con-
Substantial copies of The Local News are direct-mailed to politic, for our better ordering and preservation and further-
ance of the ends aforesaid: and by virtue hereof to enact,
stitution. He has dedicated his career to
studying the writings of the Founding Fathers
residents and businesses in our circulation area. Subscrip- constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, and applying that knowledge to current
tion sales are a major part of our business approach. acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall events. He taught history and political science
Home delivery is augmented by direct mail to specific be thought most meet and convenient for the general good
of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission
from this perspective for over 30 years at Taft
College. Newspapers have permission to
local residents, business and officials. We encourage your and obedience.” publish this column. To read more of his weekly articles,
support and participation. Seal Beach, Rossmoor, The actual landing of the Pilgrims occurred December 21 please visit www.LibertyUnderFire.org.
Los Alamitos, Surfside & Sunset Beach have Market and work began on building houses two
days before Christmas in the harsh New

Coverage with bulk distribution in Belmont Shores, England winter. Women, children and the
Naples & Cypress. Address correspondence to infirm remained on the Mayflower for an-
These crazy, ridiculous, and
other two weeks. Starvation, scurvy and
lack of adequate shelter took 45 of the 102
emigrants the first winter. Of the 18 adult
almost unbelievable statistics will
women 13 died the first winter, another the
following May leaving only four alive for
make you question everything
630 Main Street
the 1st Thanksgiving the following Fall.
Moreover the starving times lasted two ad-
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Dave Garofalo
with no opportunity, if disaffected, to take
themselves out of it. The result, the
Publisher / Owner colony almost starved to death. The Com-
pact might well have said “Each will pro-
duce according to his ability and each will
receive according to his need,” which
Newspaper Print Policy: The Local News is a bi-
phrase is the heart of socialism. Pure

monthly print publication. Generally we try to publish on
the 1st & 15th of each month. We go to press on the
democracy (the collective will) tends to
2nd and 4th Thursday with a delivery date of the follow-
degenerated into socialism, which reduces
ing each Friday. The only exceptions are those months
or destroys incentive to produce or excel,

with 5 weeks. We distribute a 12 month production
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The Ancient
Cure All –
Castor Oil
Castor oil is a multi-purpose vegetable oil that has been used for thousands of years.
Although relatively common, castor oil is not generally as well-known as olive oil.
High in vitamin E, minerals, proteins, and even beneficial fatty acids, castor oil is great
for both your skin and hair. This means that they not only moisturize, hydrate and re-
plenish your skin, they will also offer anti-aging properties.
Reported benefits are:

• Acne: The antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of castor oil make it useful
in reducing acne. Ricinoleic acid can inhibit growth in the bacteria that cause acne.
• Texture: Castor oil is also rich in other fatty acids. These can enhance smoothness
and softness when applied to facial skin.
• Complexion: The fatty acids in castor oil can also promote the growth of healthy
skin tissue, making it helpful in restoring uneven skin tones.
• Anti-inflammatory for treating irritated skin.
• Moisturizing: Castor oil contains triglycerides. These can help maintain moisture in
the skin, making it a useful treatment for dry skin.
Other benefits include:

• Skin Hydration
• Skin Conditions
• Infections
• Constipation Relief
• Immune System Support
• Anti-Inflammatory Agent
• Antimicrobial Agent
• Lymphatic Stimulant
• Fights dry lips
While castor oil has a range
of promising properties, it is
important to note that the sci-
entific evidence supporting
many of these claims is not
conclusive, and much of the
evidence tends to be anecdotal
rather than scientific.
What to watch out for

when purchasing castor oil:
• Cold-pressed. This means that the castor oil has been extracted on its own, without
the addition of heat and chemicals.
• When a bottle is labeled this way, it means that castor beans are cold pressed for the
first time. This ensures that the product is high-quality, and offers enhanced health ben-
efits through essential nutrients, fatty acids, and minerals.
• Hexane-free. This is a popular solvent frequently used to extract oils from vegetables.
It’s said to be non-toxic and presents only a low risk, yet there is still a great deal of con-
troversy when it comes to inclusion in consumer products.
• USDA certified organic. The label means that the castor plant has been given the “go
ahead” from USDA organic inspections. This guarantees that there are no dangerous
chemicals or pesticides involved in any step of the castor oil making process.
Castor oil is not only effective for your skin and body, but it’s also cost-effective when
compared to other beauty regimes. It helps you benefit from a wide range of uses with
just one bottle. Whether you want to brighten the look of your hair or combat eczema,
it’s uses are endless.
Note: The product is recommended to be used much more sparingly than coconut oil
due to its thick consistency. Since castor oil can be toxic when consumed in large
amounts, medical experts typically recommend using it only externally over unbroken
skin. Avoid ingesting castor oil if you are pregnant.
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CRISTOFER ZILLO if he could perform against upper-level Ancient formation, escaped New Haven with its ninth win
hen quarterback Kurt Rawlings ’20 Eight competition. Last Saturday against league- of the season and at least a share of the Ancient
went down with a season-ending in- leading, undefeated No. 9 Princeton, he had the Eight crown.
jury against Penn earlier this season, opportunity to prove himself. “He is a very intentional guy,” head coach Tony
the Yale football team’s chances at repeating as The Huntington Beach, California, native took Reno said. “Griff is up in the office studying tape
Ivy champions all but dissipated. a while to build up confidence in frigid condi- early in the morning; he is one of those guys that
But the emer- tions against a fero- has the ability to learn from his own film and not
gence of rookie sig- cious Tiger defense allowing that to affect his next play, which is very
nal caller Griffin that allowed an aver- rare for a young player. There were a few oppor-
O’Connor ’22 has age of nine points per tunities on Saturday that I’m sure he wished he
given the Elis hope game coming into the had back, but he also made a lot of plays on Sat-
heading into The matchup. On the very urday as well. The pose, the character he has, the
Game after the 6- first Eli drive, O’Con- way he’s been able to run the offense, the way
foot-3-inch pocket nor tossed up the first he’s been able to deal with adversity are all things
passer recorded of his four intercep- that young players struggle with.”
two record-break- tions in the contest, Despite proving to be the catalyst for Yale’s
ing performances allowing the Prince- 43-point performance against the Ivy’s leading
in consecutive ton offense to set up defense, O’Connor remained humble and cred-
weeks. deep in Bulldog terri- ited his teammates for his success, especially
Rawlings more tory and take a two- the offensive linemen, running backs and wide
than proved his touchdown lead less receivers. Individual records, in his experi-
worth to the pro- than a minute into the ence, congratulate a single player rather than
gram in six games game. the collective effort of the team according to
this season. Before But Yale, led by O’Connor.
suffering a lower O’Connor, refused to “Griff is absolutely a great guy and amazing
leg injury, he to- go down without a player,” wideout JP Shohfi ’20 said. “He’s very
taled 1,562 yard fight. Mixing in rush- humble but also carries a confidence with him on
and nine touch- ing plays with deep, the field that helps lead our offense. He is pas-
down passes. Just downfield strikes, the sionate about this team. Ultimately we all just
a week after Rawl- Elis found success love playing and fighting together, and we’re all
Did You Ever

ings went down, through the air ready to do that one more time this season.”
the Bulldogs suf-
fered an embar-
Wonder
rassing 17–10 loss
to a Columbia
team, which se-
cured its first Ivy
League victory.
The defeat came with signal caller Jimmy Check against the Tigers, as they
’21 at the helm as he completed 18 of his 35 pass outscored them 29–17 in “Those with money had plates made of pewter.
attempts and threw two interceptions. Adjust- the final two frames to Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach
ments were expected to be made when the Elis rally from a 42–7 second- onto the food, caus-
returned home to New Haven to take on Brown, quarter deficit. ing lead poisoning
but no one predicted that a first year would get After throwing three death.
the start. Even fewer would have predicted the touchdown passes and This happened
prolific passing performance that followed. tallying 465 yards pass- most often with
“Coach Reno told me a couple of days before ing — breaking Yale’s tomatoes, so for
the Brown game that I would get the start, and I all-time, single-game the next 400 years
was very thankful and blessed for the opportu- yardage mark — O’Con- or so, tomatoes
nity,” O’Connor said. “I have played quarterback nor was given the ball were considered
for most of my life, so I wasn’t very nervous with the task of putting poisonous.
coming into the game, rather excited and eager up 16 points in the final Bread was di-
to play with my brothers.” four minutes to tie the vided according
Looking exceptionally confident and poised in game. On the game’s most to status.
the pocket against the league’s worst defense, important drive, the first Workers got
O’Connor completed roughly 80 percent of his year notched his final in- the burnt bot-
passes and notched four touchdowns en route to terception of the game tom of the loaf,
436 passing yards on the day, which put him all- after overthrowing a re- the family got the middle, and guests got the
time third in school history for single-game pass- ceiver in the flat. Prince- top, or the ‘upper crust.’ ”
ing yards. However, many were left wondering ton, lining up in the victory 11
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Michael Gates, Assistant City Manager LoriAn Farrel,
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ill James, often referred to as the father The Red Sox are a great example of how quickly rosters turn over. This year’s
of analytics, has made significant con- team won the World Series five years after their last title. Only one player was on
By Jordan Kobritz tributions to baseball over a period of the active roster of both squads.
four decades. Now a senior advisor to the Fast forward to Opening Day 2019. A number of players who finished the 2018
Boston Red Sox, James recently created a Twitter firestorm by saying, “If the season in uniform will have disappeared and new players will populate the rosters
players all retired tomorrow,
we would replace them, the
game would go on; in three
years it would make no dif-
ference whatsoever. The
players are NOT the game,
any more than the beer ven-
dors are.”
James’ comments were
made during a debate on whether players were overpaid, a controversial topic if of all 30 MLB teams. Some will come from the Minor Leagues, a few will sign
ever there was one. On one hand, management has historically felt they were, al- as international free agents and others will change teams via trade or free agency.
though in recent times they have kept their opinions to themselves. Labor, on the James’ substantive error, beyond trying to make his case via a medium that
other hand, believes the players are the game and therefore are underpaid when- hardly lends itself to thoughtful and intelligent discourse, was to suggest that all
ever teams end the year in the black. players are replaceable immediately. Anyone who lived through the 1995 replace-
Not surprisingly, James’ remarks elicited strong reactions from former and cur- ment player debacle during the last baseball strike remembers how painful it was
rent players along with a rebuke from the MLBPA. Executive Director Tony Clark, to watch the product on the field.
himself a former player, said the comments “were both reckless and insulting.” Are baseball players replaceable? Of course they are, eventually. Just don’t say
The Red Sox were quick to distance themselves from the controversy, pointing so out loud.
out in a statement that James is a consultant and not a paid member of the execu-
tive staff, a distinction without a difference except for tax purposes. Jordan Kobritz is a former attorney, CPA, and Minor League Baseball
James acknowledged the repercussions of his words, but added, “I do think that
my remarks, taken in context, could not be misunderstood in the way that they team owner and current investor in MiLB teams. He is a Professor in
have been.” and Chair of the Sport Management Department at SUNY Cortland
Except for comparing players with beer vendors, an egregious analogy if ever and maintains the blog: http://sportsbeyondthelines.com The opinions
there was one, James has history and common sense to support him. Current play- contained in this column are the author’s. Jordan can be reached at
ers replaced past players and they in turn will be replaced at some point in the fu- jordan.kobritz@cortland.edu.
ture, the only unknown being when. When that happens, the game won’t end.
Similar to life, it’s the cycle of sport. The information contained in this column does not necessarily
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By Daniel Bortz earn 5 to 11 miles per dollar spent, depending on elite status, award chart that shows you the maximum number of miles
e’ve done all the homework to deliver the unique and can earn additional miles from hotel stays, car rentals, you’ll need for a given flight.
features and benefits offered by each of the major and dining. There are two noticeable flaws though: the number of seats
U.S. carriers’ loyalty programs. In short: Get ready One caveat: most airlines publish an awards chart that available on United for award travel is limited, and miles ex-
to fly more for less money. shows the number of points or miles needed for a given flight. pire after 18 months of inactivity.
One of the easiest ways to score free flights is to take ad- Delta doesn’t. So, you’ll have to search for the flight you want
vantage of an airline’s frequent flier program. Indeed, roughly to see how many reward miles are required to redeem a seat SOUTHWEST
7 percent of flights are paid for with points or miles, accord- on that flight. Easy points redemption, generous earnings, and zero black-
ing to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers. But not all out dates make Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program a win-
frequent flier programs are created equal—and comparing ALASKA AIRLINES ner. Members earn six to 12 points per dollar spent, based on
these programs can be tricky for everyday travelers. With flights to more than 900 destinations worldwide, fare class, and can accrue additional points through hotel
All major U.S. airlines offer loyalty programs. Some pro- Alaska Airlines offers top-notch rewards through its Mileage stays, car rentals, dining, and shopping. While values vary,
grams let you rack up miles, while others programs let you Plan program. Members earn one mile for every mile flown Rapid Rewards points can be redeemed at an average of 1
accumulate “points” that you can redeem for things like dis- on Alaska (even on the lowest fare), and fliers earn elite status cent apiece, according to a Nerdwallet analysis. And travelers
counted flights, seat upgrades, access to private airport at just 20,000 miles; elites get two free checked bags, priority that fly 100 qualifying one-way flights, or accumulate
lounges, and other cool perks. check-in and boarding, and preferred seating. 110,000 Rapid Rewards points, get a coveted Companion
The drawbacks: blackout dates apply when booking Pass, good for free flights for a travel companion .
flights with rewards, and miles expire after two years of The worst aspect of the Rapid Rewards program? Points
inactivity. can only be redeemed for Southwest flights; many other fre-
quent flier programs let you redeem rewards for flights on
AMERICAN AIRLINES other airlines.
Launched in 1981, AAdvantage from American Air-
lines is the largest frequent flier program, with a reported JETBLUE
membership of more than 100 million. The airline oper- Points never expire and there are no blackout dates on Jet-
ates more than 3,500 flights a day within the U.S., and Blue’s solid TrueBlue rewards program. Members earn 3
flies to nearly 1,000 destinations worldwide. Members points per dollar spent and 6 points per every dollar spent
earn 5 to 11 miles per dollar spent, and 0.5 to 3 qualifying when booking a flight on jetblue.com. Even better, points are
miles per mile flown, based on fare class; they can also worth, on average, a handsome 1.3 cents each, according to
earn miles from select hotel stays, car rentals, and dining. The Points Guy’s May 2018 Valuations report. Also, redemp-
The AAdvantage program isn’t perfect though. The pro- tion is easy when you use the program’s Best Fair Finder cal-
gram is revenue-based, meaning miles are awarded based endar tool, which shows the cost in points for specific flights
Frequent flier programs are free and easy to sign up for. on dollars spent rather than number of miles flown. And on any day of the month.
And, don’t be fooled by the term “frequent flier”—these pro- mileage credit is forfeited after 18 months of inactivity. (The But, because TrueBlue only offers one elite membership
grams can be beneficial even for occasional travelers. airline allows you to pay to reactivate your mileage credit, status, there are no special perks for road warriors, and Jet-
So, what frequent flier programs have the richest rewards? but reactivation fees can be high depending on how many Blue flies to fewer destinations than larger U.S. airlines.
Here are the six best frequent flier programs among U.S.- miles have expired).
based airlines, including some benefits that make each pro- EARN MORE REWARDS BY USING AN AIRLINE
gram unique in its own way. UNITED AIRLINES CREDIT CARD
With 4,500 daily flights to more than 300 cities across five Every major U.S. airline has its own credit card that pro-
DELTA continents, United is among the largest airlines in the world— vides customers with opportunities to earn extra points, miles,
Delta Air Lines’ SkyMiles program is unique in that allows and has one of the best frequent flier programs. Members of or cash back for eligible purchases. So, if you do most of your
members to rack up miles that never expire. (JetBlue Airways its MileagePlus program earn 5 to 11 miles per dollar spent, flying on one airline, it generally pays to get that carrier’s
is the only other major airline with a frequent flier program and 1 to 3 miles per mile flown, based on fare class. Trans- self-branded credit card and swipe it when you can nab big
where miles don’t expire because of inactivity.) Members parency is also a plus, since the airline publishes a flight rewards. 19
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Recycling companies are struggling with higher processing costs due to a lack of sorting
Dear Earthtalk: aluminum compared to other packaging materials,” said Delvin notes. “So you see Styrofoam. You see PVC. You
Is recycling still worthwhile given the expense and Heidi Brock, President and CEO of the Aluminum As- see batteries and those types of things….” This mixing
emissions associated with it? sociation. of waste with recyclables, he says, makes it very difficult
~ Michael Vitti, Norwalk, OH In recent years, however, recycling companies are to extract the true recyclable commodities that are there
struggling with higher processing costs, due in part to that have value.
Americans generate about 254 million tons of trash newer, larger recycling bins that don’t require user sort- Improved education regarding the proper materials to
and recycle and compost about 87 million tons of this ing and thus become increasingly contaminated with recycle is needed to allow recycling plants to remain
material, which adds up to a 34.3 percent national recy- garbage. When the District of Columbia replaced resi- economically feasible. The pros and cons of recycling
cling rate. Recycling and composting prevented the re- dents’ 32-gallon bins with ones that were 50 percent are heavily debated, but there’s never an argument over
lease of approximately 186 million metric tons of carbon larger last year, the extensive amount of non-recyclable the environmental benefits of limiting disposable pack-
dioxide in 2013, according to material put into the aging and utilizing more durable reusable goods, like
the U.S. Environmental Pro- bins drove up the city’s shopping bags, coffee thermoses and water bottles, to
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
York City's On the Rocks. 11: HIGHLAND PARK 18 YEAR ($148) 20: THE MACALLAN EDITION NO. 1 ($880)
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tilled, yet woody, complex and honeyed whisky.”—
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Hodges Bend and ambassador for Teeling Irish whiskey “It doesn't get any more high-roller than this outstanding “Octomore boasts being the most peaty on the market,
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Hah, bar manager at Los Angeles' Big Bar 15: LAGAVULIN DISTILLERS EDITION ($105)
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Joshua-Peter Smith, bar director at San Francisco's Mourad can hogsheads. It’s a delightful whisky for drinking or “The finish is smooth and does not require much ice.
collecting.”—Nathaniel David Smith Notes of heather, chocolate and slight smoke prevail.”—
8: GLENFIDDICH 21 YEAR ($170) Lucinda Sterling, managing partner and bartender at New
“Plenty of baking spice and everything nice gives this York City's Middle Branch
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Your Community
H
ow much do you agencies illustrated the benefits of recycling in hopes group on the District website: www.ocwd.com/con-
know about water of gaining support for GWRS-like projects in Califor- tact-us.
challenges in your nia to combat water shortages during cyclical droughts. The third initiative was to inspire students of all ages
community? Wouldn’t you Limited numbers of bottles are available each year. If to pursue water-related education and careers and to
like to hear first-hand and be you are interested in receiving a bottle, please email create innovative solutions. OCWD will be celebrating
able to ask questions about how the Orange County info@ocwd.com. 23 years of hosting the Children’s Water Education
Water District (OCWD; the District), which supplies Secondly, the District opened a visitor center called Festival, a full-day event that provides third, fourth and
more than 75 percent of your water, is meeting those the H2O Learning Center. The Center is open to the fifth grade students with lessons on a number of envi-
challenges? It pioneered groundwater management in public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on regular business ronmental topics, including engineering, space travel,
California and co-created, with the Orange County days, Monday through Friday, for self-guided tours. wildlife, and, of course, water. OCWD also created a
Sanitation District, the Groundwater Replenishment Please sign in at the reception desk. OCWD also en- program for middle school students that supports Next
System (GWRS)--the world’s largest advanced water hanced its facility tours with brochures in five lan- Generation Science Standards. The District continues
purification project of its kind, which is located in guages, social media signage in the GWRS plant, and to co-host the compelling OC Water Summit to stim-
nearby Fountain Valley new animated presentations. These enhancements bet- ulate industry stakeholders to creatively solve global
Recently, OCWD embarked on three environmental ter educate the public about the challenges of providing water problems. The OC Summit is open to commu-
outreach initiatives that enhanced its already robust reliable water and their role in the solutions. The Or- nity members as well. In addition, the Water Advisory
outreach programs. Committee of Orange County
The first was lead- (WACO) was formed to facilitate
ing efforts with the the discussion of current and
Orange County San- emerging water issues affecting
itation District Orange County. Generally held
(OCSD) and Wa- the first Friday of the month at
teReuse California 7:30 a.m., in the OCWD board-
to pass legislation room, meetings are open to the
that now allows bot- public.
tling of advanced OCWD has a reputation for
purified water for ange County challenging the status quo, leading and provoking in-
educational pur- Water District sightful discussion. Its outreach programs strive to do
poses. OCWD and has a large number of water-related experts available the same. Won’t you join the conversation?
OCSD were the first to talk about ongoing and future projects for group Cathy Green represents Division 6 of the Orange
in the western hemi- meetings in Orange County and nearby communities. County Water District, which includes parts of Hunt-
sphere to bottle such water, using GWRS water. Staff There is no fee for this service. You can sign up for in- ington Beach and Fountain Valley. Contact Director
took the bottles of water and literature on a year-long dividual or group tours or to book a speaker for your Green at cgreen@ocwd.com.
tour, attending established events and bringing water
to those who might not otherwise have the opportunity Cathy Green was elected to OCWD in November 2010. She served two terms on the Huntington Beach
to taste it and learn about it. During the tour, the two City Council and was Mayor twice. Huntington Beach has been home to the Green Family over 41 years
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History of Toilet Paper

I
always try and send stimulating informative ternational Space Station, they still use regular which is still in effect today. Obama tried to triple
information to help you broaden your knowl- toilet paper but it has to be sealed in special con- that but the House wouldn't pass it.
edge of the world. tainers and Compressed
I know that you have always been curious, so 27) The Pentagon uses, on average, 666 rolls
now you’ll know. 20) During Desert Storm, the U.S. Army used of toilet paper per day.
toilet paper to camouflage their tanks.
1) The first recorded use of toilet paper was in 28) The most expensive toilet paper in the
6th Century China. 21) In 1973 Johnny Carson caused a toilet world is from Portuguese brand Renova..
paper shortage.
2) By the 14th Century, the Chinese 29) Renova is three-ply, perfumed, costs $3
government was mass-producing it. per roll and comes in several colors including
black, red, blue and green.
3) Packaged toilet paper wasn't
sold in the United States until 1857. 30) The CEO of Renova came up with
the idea for black toilet paper while he
4) Joseph Gayety, the man who in- was at a Cirque du Soleil show.
troduced packaged TP to the U.S. had
his name printed on every sheet. 31) Beyonce uses only red Renova
toilet paper.
5) Global toilet paper demand uses
nearly 30,000 trees every day 32) Kris Jenner uses only the black
Renova toilet paper.
6) That's 10 million trees a year
33) If you hang your toilet paper so
7) It wasn't until 1935 that a manu- you can pull it from the bottom, you're
facturer was able to promise Splinter- considered more intelligent than some-
Free Toilet Paper. one who pulls it from the top. (Wonder
how this was determined?)
8) Seven percent of Americans admit But remember when there was print-
to stealing rolls of toilet paper in hotels. ing on the TP and it showed when it was
pulled from the top.
9) Americans use an average of 8.6 sheets of
toilet paper per trip to the bathroom 34) Koji Suzuki, a Japanese horror
novelist best known for writing The Ring,
10) The average roll has 333 sheets. He said as a joke that there had an entire novel printed on a single roll of toi-
was a shortage, which there wasn't, until every- let paper.
11) Historically, what you use to wipe de- one believed him and ran out to buy up the sup-
pended on your income level. ply. It took three weeks for some stores to get 35) The novel takes place in a public bath-
more stock. room and the entire story runs approximately
12) In the middle ages they used something three feet long.
called a gompf stick which was just an actual 22) There is a contest sponsored by Charmin
stick used to scrape. to design and make wedding dresses out of toilet 36) When asked what necessity they would
paper. The winner gets $2,000. bring to a desert island, 49% of people said toilet
13) Wealthy Romans used wool soaked in rose paper before food.
water and French royalty used lace. 23) There was a toilet paper museum in Wis-
consin, The Madison Museum of Bathroom Tis- My Grandfather told me when I was a young
14) Other things that were used before toilet sue, but it closed in 2000. man that the world was getting really screwed up:
paper include: Hay, corn cobs, sticks, stones, We used to cook inside and poop outside
k
sand, moss, hemp, wool, husks, fruit peels, ferns, 24) The museum once had over 3,000 rolls Now we cook outside and poop inside.
sponges, seashells, knotted ropes, and broken of TP from places all over the world, including Who would have thought
pottery (ouch!). The Guggenheim, Ellis Island, and Graceland.
15) 70-75% of the world still doesn't use toilet 25) There is still a virtual toilet paper
paper because it is too expensive or there is not museum called Nobody's Perfect.
sufficient plumbing.
26) In 1996, President Clinton passed
16) In many Western European countries, a Toilet Paper Tax of 6 cents per roll,
bidets are seen as
more effective
and preferable to
toilet paper.
17) Colored
SCARY
toilet paper was
ONE WORD
popular in the
U.S. until the
1940s.
18) The rea-

son toilet paper
disintegrates so
quickly when
wet is that the
fibers used to
make it are very
short.
19) On the In-

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n a world characterized by political uncertainties, the auto analyst Felipe Munoz, “but preliminary data shows (109%). Only the compact segment decreased (-5%).
automotive industry provides one global constant – the 581,000 EV cars were sold – that’s about 0.8% of the The opposite is true in America, where all four segments
onward march of China’s new car market. global market.” posted declines, and Europe, where both mainstream and
China overtook the US as the world’s biggest car market So close, but no cigar, to reaching the 1% considered the premium compact and mid-size segments fell.
in 2010 and last year consolidated that position with 25.7 ‘tipping point’ for a technology to become permanent.
million cars sold – that’s eight million more than the US. In its run-out year, the Nissan’s Leaf Mk1 lost its num- Luxury is buoyant – all thanks to China:
Chinese car buyers are flocking to SUVs and city cars, es- ber-one crown the cheaper BAIC EC, a little-known Chi- Mercedes-Benz S-Class - 72,613 sales - The great secret
pecially local market electric vehicles; while, at the other nese EV with a 20kW battery and price tag starting at success story of global luxury car sales is Cadillac. Invisi-
end of the affordability scale, demand for luxury models $24,000. That the executive-priced Model Salso outsold ble in Europe, the storied US brand has three models in the
rocketed. the Leaf is a testament to the power of Tesla’s appeal. global luxury top ten best- sellers list.
For China, however, last year was actually a modest one, China’s ZD Zhidou was fourth, outselling the Renault The explanation, according to JATO Dynamics, is the
with growth of just 2% compared with 2016, but the con- Zoe and Tesla Model X. rapid growth in the number of billionaires in China.
trast with the US was stark. A total of 17.2 million units Cadillac XTS - 60,980 sales - Mercedes’ mighty S-Class
were sold in the US, 300,000 fewer than in 2016. This was SUVs on the march to world domination: takes top spot, as always, but its lead over the Cadillac XTS
the first time sales have tailed off there since the 2008 re- “Yes, they are taking over the world, everywhere,” says narrowed last year.
cession. Munoz. “It is a long-term trend that is now also impacting When Lincoln is included, there are two American
The damage to the US market was wrought in the sum- India, Brazil and south-east Asia.” brands in the top five. Where are Rolls-Royce and Bentley?
mer when SUV and pick-up sales dipped. Every SUV market segment is growing, with the biggest Of course, it’s all down to price and volume.
All of the data featured below comes from automotive expansion coming from mid-size and large SUVs. In BMW 7 Series - 55,990 - More food for thought: there’s a
industry analyst JATO Dynamics. Most of the figures are China, a number of 5+2 and full seven-seat SUVs were case for including the Range Rover in this list – it would fea-
actual year-end sales, but in some cases include December launched last year. ture in the top three if it did. Also consider Jaguar, as it readies
forecasts. This is because the final month’s official figures a new XJ saloon, which is expected to be pure electric. It
in some markets can take a while to filter through. Which countries are buying the most electric vehi- would need to find 25,000-plus units to enter the top five.
cles?
Luxury cars boom, sports cars decline: With 332,994 EVs sold, China was the number-one mar-
Demand in China made the luxury car market the ket last year, well ahead of the US and Europe. “Demand
biggest-growing segment in the world last year. Cadillac also doubled in 2017 in China,” says Munoz, “while US
and Lincoln were the major winners, alongside Porsche. interest was 14% lower.”
Car enthusiasts won’t be so pleased to see the sports car
market take such a hit, but declining demand for the Supercars still make a bang:
Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang hit the segment hard. The gold standard for loud and expensive fast cars re-
People carriers and vans continued their respective slides mains the Porsche 911 with 30,700 examples sold last year,
in popularity, with a decline of up to 10% globally for an increase of 4% compared with 2016. In fact, the 911
MPVs being more than offset by the growth of SUVs, dominates its segment like no other model – the second
which swelled by nearly 12%. best- seller is the Mercedes-Benz SL with 5800 units (down
About 27.6 million SUVs were sold in 2017, making up 14%).
a quarter of all global sales. Ferrari and Aston Martin enjoyed year-on-year sales
growth of 10.1% and 58.1% respectively. Lexus made a re- EMERGING MARKETS:
The top ten nations: winners and losers in 2017: markable jump up the charts. The LC (5700 sales) grabbed Last year was a good one for the 12 countries considered
We have already discussed China’s onward march as the third spot from the Mercedes-AMG GT (5100 sales). to be emerging markets, which increased total sales by 7%.
biggest car market. In contrast, the UK went into retreat in Total global volume was 75,400 units, a year-on-year rise India lifted sales by 400,000 cars and rose above Ger-
2017 with the biggest percentage drop of any global mar- of 5.3% – highly respectable given that this is a segment many as the fourth-biggest global market.
ket, down 5.4% to 2,902,754 sales as a result of economic of cars with starting prices around $112,000. Emerging markets have historically suffered from
uncertainties and new motoring taxes. volatile economies, with new car sales falling dramatically
The decline at least wasn’t sufficient to push the UK be- The demise of the three-box saloon: in response, but JATO suggests this may be the in the past.
hind France, where 2,539,826 cars were sold, but a drop of The rise of SUVs has historically meant a corresponding This year, the battle for brand leadership among emerg-
166,000 units repeated in 2018 alongside a rising French slide in conventional saloons. And although isolating sales ing markets will be intriguing. CanVWand Toyota close on
market would put the UK’s position under threat. of four-door saloons from those of hatchback and estate market leader Renault-Nissan?
body styles is not easy,
EV sales are up, but market JATO’s figures suggest US pick-ups and SUVs: a love affair that goes on and
share is tiny: that trend continued on and on:
Much has been written about globally, with the ex- Last year, US car sales fell by 1.9%, driven by drops in
global electric vehicle sales ac- ception of China. all car segments. The only two segments that posted an in-
counting for 1% of the total global Three of the four crease were the top two, SUVs (+5.8%) and pick-ups
market in 2017, a significant indi- main saloon/hatch- (+4.8%) according to JATO.
cation of the growing acceptance back/estate segments in Both segments combined accounted for 57% of total US
of battery-powered vehicles. But China actually ex- sales, an increase on 2016.
JATO’s numbers suggest this isn’t panded last year: mid- The reasons? Low gasoline prices, bigger ranges of mod-
quite the case. size (10% year-on-year els and local production. JATO’s analysts expect this trend
“The final figures are still not growth), executive to continue in the coming years.
confirmed,” says JATO global (14%) and luxury © Autocar
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Closed-end lease for 36 months. Amount Closed-end lease for 36 months. Amount manual and automatic
due at lease signing includes 1st payment, due at lease signing includes 1st payment, due at lease signing includes 1st payment,
$0 security deposit, tax, license, and fees. $0 security deposit, tax, license, and fees. $0 security deposit, tax, license, and fees. transmission, and axle assembly
Drive-off example based on 7.75% tax rate. Drive-off example based on 7.75% tax rate. Drive-off example based on 7.75% tax rate. components. See dealer for copy
Actual amount may vary. 12,000 miles per Actual amount may vary. 12,000 miles per Actual amount may vary. 12,000 miles per of limited warranty.
year with $.15 per mile thereafter. Offer year with $.15 per mile thereafter. Offer year with $.15 per mile thereafter.
extended to 1/2/19. extended to 1/2/19. Offer expires1/2/19.
FREE
Parking pass provided by the City of Huntington Beach. To receive the beach parking pass, a new
s for
Ask Uls! vehicle owner must: 1) complete the voucher with Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Huntington
Detai
GET YOUR Beach authorized personnel; and 2) take the voucher, bill of sale, and photo ID to either the
Community Services Department, Civic Center – 5th Floor, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach,
CA 92648, or Moorehouse Lifeguard Headquarters, 103 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach,
ANNUAL BEACH PARKING PASS! CA 92648 within 30 days of automobile purchase to redeem the voucher for a beach parking pass.
Beach parking pass valued at $150. Offer expires 12/31/18.
2016 Honda
CIVIC LX SEDAN NO PAYMENTS
• Less than 80,000 miles • 182-point certification
• 12-Month /12,000-Mile Limited Warranty^ $15,781 † plus tax and fees
1 at this offer FOR UP TO 90 DAYS
• 7-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Warranty^ Stk #995685, VIN 522818, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.0L,
On the Purchase of All New Honda
• SiriusXM® free three-month trial period 31,339 Miles
2017 Honda Vehicles on Approved Credit
2015 Honda CIVIC LX SEDAN
CIVIC LX SEDAN $17,228† plus tax and fees

$13,696 † plus tax and fees
1 at this offer
1 at this offer
Stk #995608, VIN 538329, Auto, 4 Cyl 2.0L,
Stk #995748, VIN 567072, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.8L, 11,631 Miles
40,211 Miles 2016 Honda
2015 Honda FIT EX HATCHBACK Interest, if any, accrues during the deferral period.
CIVIC SE SEDAN
$17, 313 † plus tax and fees
$14,673 † plus tax and fees
1 at this offer
1 at this offer Must finance through Honda Financial Services.
See dealer for details. Offer expires 1/2/19.
Stk #995779, VIN 045745, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.5L,
Stk #995661, VIN 268825, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.8L, 28,108 Miles
22,420 Miles ^See dealer for copy of warranty.
2016 Honda
2016 Honda HR-V LX SPORT †All advertised prices exclude government fees and
FIT LX HATCHBACK
$17,634†
plus tax and fees taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document
$15,536†
plus tax and fees
1 at this offer processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and
1 at this offer
Stk #995780, VIN 008373, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.5L,
Stk #995603, VIN 754184, Auto, 4 Cyl 1.8L,
30,045 Miles
any emission testing charge. All vehicles subject to
30,886 Miles prior sale. See dealer for details. Offers expire 1/2/19.
Maintenance Service
Discount up to
$
75 Off! **
• $10 off service between $80-$149.99
888-409-4577 NormReevesHuntingtonBeach.com • $35 off service between $300-$499.99
• $75 off service $650 & up
19131 Beach Boulevard SE HABLA ESPAÑOL CHÚNG TÔI NÓI TIÊNG VIÊT **Honda vehicles only. $75 maximum discount. Not eligible for tire purchases. Must present
Huntington Beach, CA 92648 888-639-0717 888-567-5232 coupon when order is written. Limit one coupon per person. Not valid with any other offer. Plus
tax and any hazardous waste fees. Valid only at Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Huntington
Beach, 19131 Beach Boulevard, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, 888-409-4577. Expires 12/31/18.
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SOUTH COAST

MITSUBISHI
2018 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross 1.5 ES
2019 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross ES
2018 Mitsubishi
Outlander LE
INTERNET PRICE $19,925 INTERNET PRICE $21,710 INTERNET PRICE $22,697

STOCK# S18204 / VIN Z041348 STOCK# S19064 / VIN Z010437 STOCK# S18168 / VIN JZ046987
2018 Mitsubishi 2018 Mitsubishi 2019 Mitsubishi

Mirage G4 ES Outlander ES Outlander SE
$12,499 $20,497 $20,299
R MARKNEW
STOCK# S18532 / VIN HF16289 STOCK# S18310 / VIN J005467 STOCK# S19080 / VIN U000843
INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE
SUPEOUT! DOW
0.00%AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS.
LOW
B2015 N
2017 Ford S
1ST TIME BUYERS, NO CREDIT, BAD CREDIT, NO PROBLEM
smart fortwo 2015 smart fortwo 2009 Audi 2013 Honda

electric Passion electric Passion A4 3.2L Accord Cpe LX-S Fiesta SE
5,400 6,600 6,988 10,988 9,900

STOCK# S90566P STOCK# S9049P STOCK# #S8460A STOCK# S9020A STOCK# S8965P
VIN K840221 VIN K831796 VIN K006886 VIN A000971 VIN M131953
$ $ $ $ $
INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE
2013 Toyota 2014 Volkswagen 2017 Hyundai 2017 Toyota 2013 Chevrolet
Prius Jetta SportWagen TDI Elantra SE Camry SE Volt
13,988 13,988 11,800 14,988 11,988

STOCK# S18056A STOCK# S8749P STOCK# S9039P STOCK# S89998P STOCK# S8591A
VIN F0470791 VIN M600764 VIN H022635 VIN HU400783 VIN U127085
$ $ $ $ $
INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE INTERNET PRICE
SOUTH COAST MITSUBISHI

2480 Harbor Blvd • Costa Mesa CA 92626
www.southcoastmitsubishi.com
714.545.1700
All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge, and
any emission testing charge. Financing in lieu of factory rebates for all advertised vehicles.
*Must finance through Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America to qualify.
All dealer added accessories at retail price. Offer good through close of business Thursday 12/20/18.
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