Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, September 1, 2018

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Mountain View News Saturday, September 1, 2018 

NASA’s InSight Has a 
Thermometer for Mars

Boston Court: Everything 
That Never Happened

Get Ready to Wiggle 
Waggle Walk at 
Brookside Park Sept. 30

 
Ambitious climbers, forget 
Mt. Everest. Dream about 
Mars. The Red Planet has some 
of the tallest mountains in the 
solar system. They include 
Olympus Mons, a volcano 
nearly three times the height 
of Everest. It borders a region 
called the Tharsis plateau, 
where three equally awe-
inspiring volcanoes dominate 
the landscape.

 But what geologic processes 
created these features on the 
Martian surface? Scientists 
have long wondered -- and may 
soon know more.

 NASA and DLR (German 
Aerospace Center) plan to take 
the planet’s temperature for the 
first time ever, measuring how 
heat flows out of the planet and 
drives this inspiring geology. 
Detecting this escaping heat 
will be a crucial part of a 
mission called InSight (Interior 
Exploration using Seismic 
Investigations, Geodesy and 
Heat Transport), managed 
by NASA’s Jet Propulsion 
Laboratory in Pasadena, 
California.

 InSight will be the first 
mission to study Mars’ deep 
interior, using its Heat Flow 
and Physical Properties 
Package (HP3) instrument to 
measure heat as it is conducted 
from the interior to the planet’s 
surface. This energy was in part 
captured when Mars formed 
more than 4 billion years 
ago, preserving a record of its 
creation. That energy is also 
due to the decay of radioactive 
elements in the rocky interior.

 The way heat moves through 
a planet’s mantle and crust 
determines what surface 
features it will have, said Sue 
Smrekar of JPL, the mission’s 
deputy principal investigator 
and the deputy lead for HP3.

 “Most of the planet’s geology 
is a result of heat,” Smrekar 
said. “Volcanic eruptions in the 
ancient past were driven by the 
flow of this heat, pushing up 
and constructing the towering 
mountains Mars is famous for.”

A mole for Mars

 While scientists have modeled 
the interior structure of Mars, 
InSight will provide the first 
opportunity to find ground 
truth -- by literally looking 
below the ground.

 HP3, built and operated by 
DLR, will be placed on the 
Martian surface after InSight 
lands on Nov. 26, 2018. A 
probe called a mole will 
pummel the ground, burying 
itself and dragging a tether 
behind it. Temperature sensors 
embedded in this tether will 
measure the natural internal 
heat of Mars.

 That’s no easy task. The mole 
has to burrow deep enough to 
escape the wide temperature 
swings of the Martian surface. 
Even the spacecraft’s own 
“body heat” could affect HP3’s 
super-sensitive readings.

 “If the mole gets stuck 
higher up than expected, 
we can still measure the 
temperature variation,” said 
HP3 investigation lead Tilman 
Spohn of DLR. “Our data 
will have more noise, but we 
can subtract out daily and 
seasonal weather variations 
by comparing it with ground-
temperature measurements.”

 In addition to burrowing, 
the mole will give off heat 
pulses. Scientists will study 
how quickly the mole warms 
the surrounding rock, allowing 
them to figure out how well heat 
is conducted by the rock grains 
at the landing site. Densely 
packed grains conduct heat 
better -- an important piece of 
the equation for determining 
Mars’ internal energy.

Cooking up a new planet

 For an example of planetary 
heat flow, imagine a pot of 
water on a stove.

 As water heats, it expands, 
becomes less dense, and rises. 
The cooler, denser water sinks 
to the bottom, where it heats 
up. This cycling of cool to hot 
is called convection. The same 
thing happens inside a planet, 
churning rock over millions of 
years.

 Just as expanding bubbles can 
push off a pot lid, volcanoes are 
lids being blown off the top of 
a world. They shape a planet’s 
surface in the process. Most 
of the atmosphere on rocky 
planets forms as volcanoes 
expel gas from deep below. 
Some of Mars’ biggest dry 
river beds are believed to 
have formed when the Tharsis 
volcanoes spewed gas into the 
atmosphere. That gas contained 
water vapor, which cooled into 
liquid and may have formed the 
channels surrounding Tharsis.

 The smaller the planet, the 
faster it loses its original heat. 
Since Mars is only one-third 
the size of Earth, most of its 
heat was lost early in its history. 
Most Martian geologic activity, 
including volcanism, occurred 
in the planet’s first billion years. 

 “We want to know what drove 
the early volcanism and climate 
change on Mars,” Spohn said. 
“How much heat did Mars start 
with? How much was left to 
drive its volcanism?”

 NASA’s orbiters have given 
scientists a “macro” view of the 
planet, allowing them to study 
Martian geology from above. 
HP3 will offer a first look at the 
inside of Mars.

 “Planets are kind of like an 
engine, driven by heat that 
moves their internal parts 
around,” Smrekar said. “With 
HP3, we’ll be lifting the hood 
on Mars’ engine for the first 
time.”

 What scientists learn during 
the InSight mission won’t just 
apply to Mars. It will teach 
them how all rocky planets 
formed -- including Earth, its 
Moon and even planets in other 
solar systems.

 More information about 
InSight is at: mars.nasa.gov/
insight.

 Boston Court Pasadena 
presents the world premiere 
of Everything That Never 
Happened written by Sarah B. 
Mantell and directed by Jessica 
Kubzansky, September 27 – 
November 4 (press opening 
October 6). The production 
stars Leo Marks (Shylock), 
Erika Soto (Jessica), Paul Culos 
(Lorenzo) and Dylan Saunders 
(Gobbo).

 Everything That Never 
Happened uses The Merchant 
of Venice as a jumping off point, 
exposing the realities of Jewish 
history and drawing three-
dimensional characters from 
the stereotypes depicted in the 
original Shakespeare. Mantell’s 
fresh and time-bending story is 
rich with humor and heartbreak 
while bridging the 16th century 
with today and beyond. What 
do we lose or gain by leaving 
our own culture? And what 
sacrifices does love demand of 
fathers and daughters, lovers 
and friends? Everything That 
Never Happened is a play 
about disguise, assimilation, 
pomegranates, and everything 
Shakespeare left out.

 Playwright Sarah B. Mantell 
explains in an interview 
with The Realm, what led 
her to re-tell this story: “It 
can feel daunting to take on 
Shakespeare for any number of 
reasons. William Shakespeare 
took a long-existing stereotype 
and imbued it with just enough 
empathy that it has lasted 
generations beyond his death. 
But it’s still a stereotype. One 
that has been used as an excuse 
to harm an entire ethnicity/
religion/race/culture of people 
for a very long time. I wanted to 
write a play that allowed these 
characters to speak in Jewish 
voices for the first time. To give 
them back their history, their 
humor, their heartbreak.”

 Mantell continues, “The 
stories we choose to tell and 
retell have a huge impact on 
how we see each other in our 
daily lives. I’m so deeply tired 
of the free pass we’ve given to 
the canonical. Shakespeare is 
brilliant and he is limited. It is 
possible to love something and 
also name the way it causes 
harm. And what is missing 
from it. I wrote Everything 
That Never Happened to prove 
to myself that that is true.”

 Jessica Kubzansky says, 
“I fell in love with this play 
the moment I read it. I’m a 
passionate Shakespeare lover, 
and I had done a workshop of 
The Merchant of Venice but 
found myself wrestling mightily 
with both the misogyny and the 
anti-Semitism at the heart of 
that play. What I instantly fell in 
love with in Sarah’s play was the 
opportunity to meet Shylock, 
Jessica, Lorenzo and Gobbo 
as richly three-dimensional 
human beings, with so much 
humor, joy, and pain in them 
all. The complexity at the heart 
of this story about a young 
Jewish woman who falls in love 
with a Christian man and then 
leaves both her culture and the 
father she loves behind, moved 
me unutterably. And, what I 
revere about this new play is 
that Sarah is also a poet for 
the theatre, and her gorgeously 
vivid, fresh language lights up 
the world. I couldn’t be more 
excited to bring this play to 
fruition.”

 Everything That Never 
Happened was developed at the 
Carlotta Festival of New Plays, 
Yale School of Drama (2017) 
and through The Playwrights 
Realm Writing Fellowship 
(2017). The play also received 
first runner-up of the Leah 
Ryan FEWW Emerging 
Playwright Prize (2017).

 Tickets, priced from 
$20 - $39, are available at 
BostonCourtPasadena.org 
or by calling 626.683.6801. 
This world premiere is made 
possible, in part, through a 
grant from the Fishman Family 
Foundation.

 Grab your walking shoes 
and a leash for the 20th 
Annual Wiggle Waggle Walk 
at Brookside Park at the 
Rose Bowl in Pasadena on 
Sunday, September 30. The 
Pasadena Humane Society & 
SPCA (PHS) hopes to raise 
$200,000 from the event, 
which will be used for food, 
shelter and medical care 
for the more than 12,000 
homeless PHS cares for 
every year.

 Thousands of people are 
expected to take part in 
the walk around the Rose 
Bowl. Animal lovers are 
encouraged to fundraise for 
the animals by registering 
as an individual or as part 
of a team on the Wiggle 
Waggle Walk website and 
asking family, friends and 
co-workers for donations. 
Supporters who are unable 
to attend the event can still 
donate via the Walk website.

 Participants can choose 
to walk a 1- or 3-mile loop 
around the Rose Bowl or 
stay behind to enjoy vendor 
booths at Brookside Park. 
Attendees do not need a 
dog to join the fun—just a 
desire to help animals. New 
teams this year include the 
Cat Lovers and Kids for 
Animals.

 The event will feature 
Makoto Taiko Japanese 
Drum Ensemble as a special 
musical guest, and both 
Pasadena and Arcadia K9 
units will be on site for 
exhilarating demonstrations.

 “The Wiggle Waggle Walk is 
a fun day out at the beautiful 
Rose Bowl to support 
the lifesaving work of the 
Pasadena Humane Society 
& SPCA,” said Julie Bank, 
the organization’s President/
CEO. “Join us at our biggest 
fundraiser of the year to help 
us care for the thousands of 
animals who come to us in 
need of help each year.”

 Early bird registration is 
$20 and includes a Wiggle 
Waggle Walk t-shirt, bib 
number and bandana for 
your dog. After September 
11, the registration fee will 
be $25. Pre-registration is 
encouraged, but Walkers 
may also register at the 
event. Fundraisers can 
receive a spot in the coveted 
VIP Lounge by raising $500 
or more. The VIP Lounge 
will feature complimentary 
breakfast goodies, beverages 
and free giveaways.

 Check-in opens at 8:00 
a.m. at Brookside Park. The 
Walk begins at 9:00 a.m. and 
festivities, including vendor 
booths, team photos, food 
trucks, music and even a 
canine costume contest, 
will continue until noon. 
Brookside Park is located at 
360 North Arroyo Blvd in 
Pasadena.

 For more information 
and to register, visit 
wigglewagglewalk.org.


Pet of the 
Week

Free Monthly Events at 
Pasadena Senior Center

 If you are looking for a 
friendly bunny, stop by the 
Pasadena Humane Society 
today! Cupcake (A464202) 
and her friend Cuddles 
were found abandoned in 
Glendale a little over 2 weeks 
ago. Cupcake is eager for 
attention and head bumps 
for more pets. She is easy to 
pick up and is ready to go to a 
new home. Hop on over and 
visit her today.

 The adoption fee for 
rabbits is $35. All rabbits 
are spayed or neutered and 
microchipped before going 
to their new home. 

New adopters will receive a 
complimentary health-and-
wellness exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information about how to 
care for your pet.

 View photos of adoptable 
pets at pasadenahumane.
org. Adoption hours are 11 
a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 
Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Saturday.

 Pets may not be available 
for adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
by phone calls or email.

 There is something for 
everyone in September at the 
Pasadena Senior Center, 85 
E. Holly St. You do not have 
to be a member to attend. 
Some events require advance 
reservations as noted.

 Labor Day Concert for All 
Ages – Monday, Sept. 3, at 
6 p.m. The summer concert 
series in the Scott Pavilion at 
the Pasadena Senior Center 
will conclude with the Great 
American Swing Band 
featuring the sounds of Big 
Band, rhythm and blues, jazz 
and Dixieland.

 Screening Mimis 
Film Discussion Club – 
Tuesdays, Sept. 4 and 18, 
at 3 p.m. Diehard film fans 
are invited to watch a movie 
the first and third Tuesday 
of every month, preceded 
by a presentation about the 
film’s hidden history and 
followed by lively discussion. 
Sept. 4: Infamous (2006, 
R) starring Toby Jones and 
Sandra Bullock in director 
Douglas McGrath’s film 
about Truman Capote’s first-
hand research for his book 
In Cold Blood. Sept. 18: Two 
Women (1960, NR) starring 
Sophia Loren and Jean-
Paul Belmondo in director 
Vittorio de Sica’s film about 
a widow and her teenaged 
daughter who struggle to 
survive the ravages of World 
War II in Italy.

 Nutrition for Weight Loss – 
Thursday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. 
Join this discussion about 
how to obtain adequate, 
balanced nutrition while 
achieving and maintaining a 
healthy weight. Presented by 
Regal Medical.

 Friday Movie Matinees 
– Fridays, Sept. 7, 14 and 
21, at 1 p.m. Everyone 
enjoys watching movies and 
the pleasures they bring. 
Sept. 7: The Great Debaters 
(2007, PG) starring Denzel 
Washington and Kimberly 
Elise. At a small African 
American college in the 
1930s, a professor forms a 
student debate team that 
goes on to beat Harvard 
University in the national 
debate championships. The 
film is based on true events. 
Sept. 14: The Leisure Seeker 
(2017, R) starring Donald 
Sutherland and Helen 
Mirren. A runaway couple 
goes on an unforgettable 
journey in their beloved 
old RV and, along the way, 
recapture their passion for 
life and their love for each 
other. Sept. 21: Book Club 
(2018, PG-13) starring Diane 
Keaton and Jane Fonda. The 
lives of four older women are 
turned upside down when 
they decide to tackle Fifty 
Shades of Grey, and in the 
process they inspire each 
other to make their next 
chapter in their lives the best 
chapter.

 Chiropractic for Good 
Health – Thursday, Sept. 13, 
at 10 a.m. A safe, effective 
and non-invasive technique 
called Quantum Neurology 
can uncover hidden 
neurological weaknesses in 
the nervous system resulting 
from brain or spinal cord 
injuries, accidents and 
strokes. Learn more about 
this technique and whether 
it may be right for you. 
Presented by Dr. Nazee 
Rofagha.

 Book Discussion: Love 
Soup for Seniors – Friday, 
Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. Born 
in 2015 when author John 
L. Feeny met Ann on social 
media, Love Soup for Seniors 
encourages improved health 
and lust for life, and that 
happiness is sustainable. 
Presented by John L. Feeny. 
Books will be available for 
sale and signing; a portion of 
proceeds will be donated to 
the Pasadena Senior Center.

 Founded in 1960, the 
Pasadena Senior Center is 
an independent, nonprofit 
organization that offers 
recreational, educational, 
wellness and social services 
to people ages 50 and older.

Fall Term of the Masters 
Series at Senior Center

 The fall term of the 
popular Masters Series at 
the Pasadena Senior Center, 
85 E. Holly St., is scheduled 
Tuesdays, Sept. 25 to Nov. 
13, from 2 to 4 p.m. There 
will be no session on Oct. 2.

 The Masters Series, which 
embraces and promotes 
lifelong learning, is open to 
members of the Pasadena 
Senior Center. Non-
members can try the series 
by attending their first talk 
free of charge.

 Individual talks are $15 
each, or register for the full 
six-week term for $105.

· Sept. 25 – Randy 
Schulman, vice president 
for advancement at The 
Huntington Library, Art 
Collections and Botanical 
Gardens, will take 
participants on a photo tour 
of the many gardens spread 
across 120 acres at the 
institution.

· Oct. 9 – Mike Genovese, 
political science professor 
at Loyola Marymount 
University, will discuss 
historical U.S. presidential 
scandals in previous 
administrations.

· Oct. 16 – Representatives 
from the League of Women 
Voters Pasadena Area 
will provide an unbiased, 
balanced explanation of 
upcoming bond issues on 
the November ballot.

· Oct. 23 – Learn about 
the culture and politics of 
the Korean Peninsula from 
Tom Plate, clinical professor 
and distinguished scholar 
of Asian and Pacific studies 
at Loyola Marymount 
University.

· Oct. 30 – Pasadena 
architect Jan Munz will lead 
participants on a virtual tour 
of the elegant and functional 
creations of iconic local 
architect Myron Hunt.

· Nov. 6 – A representative 
from the American Civil 
Liberties Union (ACLU) 
will discuss what’s really 
happening along the U.S./
Mexico border.

· Nov. 13 – George Lewis, 
a former NBC News 
correspondent, and Judy 
Muller, a former ABC 
News correspondent, will 
shed some light on what 
election results tell us about 
voter trends, the future of 
gerrymandering and the 
importance of voter turnout.

 To register, visit www.
pasadenaseniorcenter.
org or call 626-795-4331. 
For more information 
or to be placed on the 
mailing list, email pamk@
pasadenaseniorcenter.org or 
call 626-685-6756.

ALTADENA CRIME BLOTTER

Sunday, August 19th

10:15 AM – A vehicle 
was reported stolen from 
the 2300 block of E. 
Washington Boulevard. 
Vehicle described as a gold 
2000 Honda Civic. Vehicle 
was recovered by LAPD 
Southeast Division. 

Monday, August 20th

6:00 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
3000 block of La Corona 
Avenue. Suspect(s) entered 
the residence by removing 
the window screen. Stolen: 
unknown. 

7:22 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 
600 block of W. Mendocino 
Street. Suspect(s) entered 
the residence by removing 
the window screen. Stolen: 
black wallet and currency. 

Tuesday, August 21st

4:06 AM – Agustin Aldaba, 
57 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 2700 block of 
N. Tola Avenue for vehicle 
burglary. 

11:00 AM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in the 
2900 block of El Nido Drive. 
Vehicle damage: shattered 
window and dents. 

Wednesday, August 22nd

8:28 PM – A grand theft 
occurred in the 2200 block 
of N. Lincoln Avenue. 
Stolen: iPhone X. 

9:30 PM – A grand theft 
from an unlocked vehicle 
occurred in the area of Glen 
Canyon Road and Roosevelt 
Avenue. Stolen: gold & tan 
duffel bag, phone charger, 
clothing, sports equipment, 
and currency. 

Thursday, August 25th

No Significant incidents. 

Friday, August 24th

6:30 PM – A grand theft 
from an unlocked vehicle 
occurred in the 1700 block 
of New York Drive. Stolen: 
yellow and black tool bag 
and various construction 
tools. 

8:30 PM – An assault with a 
deadly weapon occurred in 
the 300 block of Palm Street. 
Investigation is on-going. 

Saturday, August 25th

7:03 AM – A vehicle 
vandalism occurred in 
the 2200 block of Lincoln 
Avenue. Vehicle damage: 
scratched. 

12:02 AM – An assault with 
a deadly weapon occurred in 
the 2500 block of Fair Oaks 
Avenue. Investigation is on-
going. 

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