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PPCC Supports Amicus Brief in Boise Homeless Case penalizing sleeping on sidewalks. Pacific Palisades A federal court ruling last year in the case Community Council joins Martin v. City of Boise barred cities from punishing individuals from sleeping on pubBrentwood Community lic property unless they provide sufficient indoor housing. Council to asks Supreme and“Asaccessible long as there is no option of sleeping Court to overturn ruling indoors, the government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outpreventing cities from Curtain & Upholstery Cleaning Done Indoors, Your Home on public property,” reads the ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for enforcing homeless laws the Ninth Circuit, which includes both Idaho
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The Pacific Palisades Community Council (PPCC) has signed onto a Brentwood Community Council (BCC) amicus brief in support of the City of Boise's pitch to the United States Supreme Court to overturn a district court ruling that prevents cities from
and California. In the decision, which ruled a City of Boise law penalizing homelessness unconstitutional, citing the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause of the Eighth Amendment, the court did give cities leeway to prohibit sleeping in public in certain situations. On August 22 the City of Boise filed a petition in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking
review of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Martin v. City of Boise, formally asking the Supreme Court to consider the case. “If the 9th Circuit’s ruling is allowed to stand then cities will not have the tools they need to prevent a humanitarian crisis on their own streets. We hope the Supreme Court takes this case to restore the power of local communities to regulate the use of their streets, parks, and other public areas,” said Mayor Boise Dave Bieter. “Even where shelter is unavailable, an ordinance prohibiting sitting, lying, or sleeping outside at particular times or in particular locations might well be constitutionally permissible,” the decision reads. Since Boise filed this request many local jurisdictions have filed amicus briefs in sup-
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Pali Students National Merit Scholar Semifinalists 7,600 scholarships collectively worth over $31 million By Keldine Hull On Tuesday, September 10, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the 2020 semifinalists of the 65th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Approximately 16,000 high school students will go on to compete for a share of 7,600 scholarships collectively worth over $31 million. According to the NMSC, over 1.5 million juniors in 21,000 high schools throughout the United States entered the scholarship program by taking the 2018 Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT).
The next round of the scholarship program will determine who the finalists are. “To become a Finalist, the Semifinalist and a high school official must submit a detailed scholarship application, in which they provide information about the Semifinalist’s academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, employment, and honors and awards received,” said the NMSC. About 15,000 semifinalist students are expected to advance to finalists. Students will be notified in February if they make it to the next stage, and half of those students will go on to win a scholarship. Finalists will be selected for three types of National Merit Scholarships. Winners will be announced between April and July of 2020. The NMSC added, “These scholarship recipients will join more than 345,000 other distinguished young people who have
earned the Merit Scholar title.” The following students in Pacific Palisades were selected as semifinalists: Palisades Charter High School Brian Y. Jang
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Criminal Who Threatened Pali Students At-Large Man enticed young girls into car with candy, brandished knife near Pali schools By S am C atanzaro At a recent Pacific Palisades Community Council Meeting (PPCC) LAPD Senior Lead Officer Michael Moore provided an update on recent incidents involving knife brandishing and threats against the safety and security of students and parents at Pacific Palisades schools. According to Moore, the suspect in question is an individual named Aaron Meyer, who is believed to have mental issues and alleged to have committed multiple acts of vandalism and threats in the Palisades, including slashing tires, yelling threats, punching a person in a car, using
a hammer to break a car window and enticing young girls into his car with candy and committing elder abuse. Some of these incidents occurred near Palisades and Marquez Elementary Schools; several incidents were never reported and some were reported and then dropped. According to PPCC, the suspect Meyer was taken into custody on a recent misdemeanor charge of knife-threatening and was identified in a line-up, but following the City Attorney's procedures, he was released and asked to return for a later appearance to resolve the matter. If he does not appear, a warrant will be issued for his arrest. The police are currently looking for him. "Moore asks for anyone with information about this suspect to contact LAPD (contact info on PPCC). A court date has not yet been set and a community alert may be issued in the future. SLO Moore reminded everyone of the importance of reporting crimes to the police so that action can be taken," PPCC said.
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IN LOS ANGELES: Trump Vs. Homelessness White House Council of Economic Advisers release report on state of homelessness in America day before president visits California. By Sam Catanzaro President Trump was in Los Angeles and the Bay Area last week for fundraisers, landing at
Santa Monica Airport, just one day after White House economists suggested that increased law enforcement could be used to combat increases in homelessness in cities throughout California. “Of course, policies intended solely to arrest or jail homeless people simply because they are homeless are inhumane and wrong. At the same time, when paired with effective services, policing may be an important tool to help move people off the street and into shelter or housing,” reads a report from the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), released Monday titled “The State of Homelessness in America”. In a call with reporters, Acting CEA Chairman Tom Philipson highlighted homelessness in
PROS AND CONS OF LEASING TO AVOID CAPITAL GAINS TAX
By Ron Wynn
Your first gut reaction after getting the bad news about the amount of state and federal tax you would owe might be “How can that be possible?” Unfortunately if you have had no recent step up in basis (caused by the death of a co-owner spouse) and you have owned your home for many years, you have not only built a huge equity for yourself, but you also have Uncle Sam ready for his big cut. Although each situation is different and I urge you to speak with your CPA for guidance, for your primary residence after you write off of $250,000 (single person), or $500,000 (married couple), you may only deduct from your equity: A) The price you paid for your home B) Non-reoccurring improvements made to your property C) Prior to selling fix ups and upgrades D) Costs of sale. The remaining equity will be taxed in full, with approximately one third going to taxes. That could be a lot. One way to stomach giving up this much in California might be to rationalize the situation by telling yourself, “The total tax is about the same amount my home has appreciated in the past 2 years.” That is not always the case of course, but it might very well be close, in many cases. If you lease your primary residence for a reasonable period of time (See IRS code) before selling, and then do a 1031 tax deferred exchange (See IRS code) for a similar rent generating property, keeping all your equity in the up leg exchange, and also exchanging for an equal or more expensive property, you may defer taxes. But now you still may not personally occupy the newly acquired property for a reasonable period of time (See IRS code). It’s a lot of hassle and your ability to have it work depends, on your ability to defend yourself to IRS that the intent was not to occupy the up leg property at the time you took the steps of completing the exchange of a rental property for a rental property. The pros of going through all of this are obvious but few. They are: • Avoid paying capital gains • Rental income, assuming after mortgage, taxes and maintenance, that you will
have money left over A write off for losses (if any) and the ability to possibly depreciate the improvements over a period of years (See IRS code) The cons of leasing first are important to consider as well: • Being a landlord even with a property manager can be a nightmare and you never know what you might encounter • The market might easily drop significantly between now and when your lease is up • You will need to pay back the depreciation previously claimed (See IRS code) • You will lose your ability (after 3 years) to claim your owner-occupied deduction (See IRS code) • Your home will need to be refurbished, usually more so than anticipated (although you might get lucky) • Your equity is tied up, although you could refinance • Refinance programs are less attractive for non-owner-occupied properties • Your personal options in general are more limited because you are committed • If your expenses exceed the rental income, your losses every month are mounting (Remember your property taxes will increase because you do not have the primary residence property tax exemption any longer) Although I am not a CPA nor do I give tax advice, I am an experienced real estate broker advisor. Ron@RonWynn.com (310) 963-9944. Call me if I can help, but call your CPA for specific tax questions and advice.
California, especially in the City of Los Angeles, partly blaming recent spikes on state and local policies. According to one administration official, Trump has asked aides to figure out “how the hell we can get these people off the streets.” Local organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, however, asked the president to address the need to provide health care, along with housing, to vulnerable individuals in Los Angeles. “During his visit to our state, we hope the president will take the time to understand this issue and seek humanitarian and meaningful solutions,” said Elizabeth Benson Forer, the CEO of Venice Family Clinic. “Proposals aren’t enough. Action is needed now. Success will depend not only on funding for homeless programs but on all programs that serve those in need – from affordable housing to the continuation and extension of Medi-Cal coverage.” Forer and Venice Family Clinic leaders met on last Tuesday with a member of the administration’s team, Rear Admiral Susan Orsega, director, Commissioned Corps Headquarters, that was visiting Los Angeles to learn more about the City’s homeless programs. “Our experience shows that health care is critical to the success of housing many of those experiencing homelessness,” Forer said. “Many have experienced trauma in their lives, and providing health care, including injectable medications for mental health issues, helps establish the connections needed to get people experiencing homelessness to consider shelter and helps ensure they succeed in housing programs.” President Trump’s visit also comes as moving through LA City Council is a proposal that would prohibit sleeping within 500 feet of schools, among other locations including the Venice Beach Boardwalk and parts of 3rd Avenue near Rose Avenue, two areas where homelessness is especially visible. Councilmember Mike Bonin, who represents Venice, has come out against increased criminalization of homelessness saying “the heart of LA’s homeless problem is that that for decades we have focused on criminalization instead of
solutions…Every time we criminalize, homelessness gets worse.” Standing in the face of this proposal, and ultimately any solutions proposed by the White House, is a federal court ruling last year in the case Martin v. City of Boise which barred cities from punishing individuals from sleeping on public property unless they provide sufficient and accessible indoor housing. “As long as there is no option of sleeping indoors, the government cannot criminalize indigent, homeless people for sleeping outdoors, on public property,” reads the ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which includes both Idaho and California. In the decision, which ruled a City of Boise law penalizing homelessness unconstitutional, citing the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause of the Eighth Amendment, the court did give cities leeway to prohibit sleeping in public in certain situations. On August 22 the City of Boise filed a petition in the U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision in Martin v. City of Boise, formally asking the Supreme Court to consider the case. “If the 9th Circuit’s ruling is allowed to stand then cities will not have the tools they need to prevent a humanitarian crisis on their own streets. We hope the Supreme Court takes this case to restore the power of local communities to regulate the use of their streets, parks, and other public areas,” said Mayor Boise Dave Bieter.
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LOCAL FLAVOR The Palisades woman behind two new Westside restaurants. By Melanie Camp Having just launched two new restaurants in Venice, California, Create Hospitality Founder & CEO, Lauren Koeppe, is excited to share some cocktails. All of them, actually. Every one, on The Pier House menu, sits before me, condensation beginning to sweat on the side of chilled glasses, they beg me to dive in. The PH Margarita has a dash of blue butterfly pea flower that reacts with the lemon juice in the sour and turns the drink a delicate lilac color. I remembered reading somewhere that butterfly pea flower is good for your eyes, so I decided to start with this one. The cocktails are strong and delicious at The Pier House. A dangerous combination for a lightweight. Yes, I’m aware as an Australian born woman, I am letting the team down. Another healthy (in my opinion) choice cocktail on the menu, is the Amoxicillin. Its base is Tippling’s Ginger Beer Cordial. “You always want something delicious and refreshing with clean ingredients when you’re making a cocktail. For the most part, cocktail mixers are gross,” said Koeppe of her decision
to team up with the Venice-based, boutique, beverage manufacturer. Koeppe first met Tippling’s founder, Vytas Juskys at Burning Man a few years ago. Another local connection; local artist Patrick Marsden and his husband Michael Brunt came onboard to create one of their iconic moss walls. The piece provides a blanket of green inside the sunset room, a previously under-utilized space that looks out across the boardwalk to the beach. Making genuine connections has been a vital ingredient to Koeppe’s success. Building a name for herself in the hospitality industry working at world-class restaurants, including The Standard on the New York City High Line, Hakkasan in the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, and Hinoki & the Bird here in Los Angeles. She has worked with Celebrity Chefs, Antonia Lofaso, who has the Venice restaurant Scopa, and Australian chef Curtis Stone. “It is never hustling. It is about connecting,” Koeppe said. The Pier House and Cartolina’s General Manager, Patrick Hotchkiss is a connection. Koeppe worked with him at Hinoki and the Bird. Koeppe’s life and career haven’t always followed an upward trajectory. Growing up in Pacific Palisades, Koeppe spent her entire childhood dancing. She went so far as to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Colorado Boulder, majoring in modern dance. However, she didn’t enjoy the ruthless competitiveness of auditions.
Photo by Jakob Layman for Create Hospitality.
Photo by Jakob Layman for Create Hospitality.
Local artist Patrick Marsden and his husband Michael Brunt came onboard to create one of their iconic moss walls. The piece provides a blanket of green inside the sunset room at The Pier House.
Cartolina and The Pier House are two new restaurants in Venice. Local, Lauren Koeppe, is the woman behind them.
Hospitality gave her everything she loved about dancing. “It’s like putting on a show every night. You prepare the books and make sure everything is ready for everybody to be seated. It’s almost like you’re choreographing everything. Then, the guests start to come in, and you’ve got to facilitate the evening for them. You know? Every night is different,” she said. A year into her biggest career opportunity, working in Miami at the Fontainebleau, Koeppe found out her father had leukemia. “I told my boss that day, ‘I’m sorry I have to leave.’” Koeppe dropped everything to join her family to be by her father’s side at a hospital in New York. “He was everything to me,” she said. After her father passed away, Koeppe, her mother, and sister returned to Los Angeles with the rest of her family. Getting back into the swing of things career-wise took time. However, Koeppe was not too proud to have to prove herself all over again, taking a position
for which she was, arguably, overqualified. The ups and down of life, according to Koeppe, “are always an opportunity to learn.” Koeppe’s energy is calm, yet powerful. Like a hawk gliding high above ready to dive with precision into the smaller details. Like, selecting plates with a perfect mix of patterns and cutlery that has a worn look, all chosen to give the new restaurant a feeling it has been in Venice for years. She juggles work and life, in the thick of the chaos of pulling together a restaurant project, thanks to the team she has built up over the years. “So, it’s not just me. Being a good director is about leading people and pushing them to pull together the product or whatever material you need from them and making it the best. So, you’re working collectively,” Koeppe said.
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An event next month in Pacific Palisades at Corpus Christi School will help support over 35 local foster kids while providing ample fun. According to event organizers Alec Shepard and Robert Power, this October 12 event will give the foster kids fun activities during the day including pumpkin carving, games and hopefully the opportunity to meet some people who might be interested in connecting with them. “These foster kids need help and anyone interested in supporting them will be appreciated. We would like to announce this opportunity to help to our Palisades community. These kids are looking for mentors and/ or adoptive parents. Other ways to help are by donating supplies to this event, volunteering to help, or simply just talking to the foster kids during the event,” Shepard and Power said.
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Yee Haw Day at Pali Elementary October 12 Palisades Charter Elementary By Staff Writer Bring out the boots, hats and lassos as Yee Haw Day returns to Pacific Palisades next month.
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FILM REVIEW “Rambo: Last Blood” By Whitney Scott Bain
What a tuna. This is a movie that didn’t need to be made as it ended perfectly on a high note with the last Rambo film. Last Blood is an almost identical plot line that Sylvester Stallone scribed for
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LILY THE PINK: Helping Women Look Their Best Sandy Allbright’s permanent makeup studio in Brentwood By Staff Writer For women who want to look their best all the time, a brow artist’s boutique studio in Brentwood offers the perfect solution. Lily The Pink, established by Sandy Allbright, a talented Los Angeles brow artist at the chic Sola Salon Studios on Wilshire Boulevard in Brentwood, creates, through permanent makeup and microblading, the ideal eyebrow that perfectly enhances her client's unique facial features. “Permanent makeup is for women who want to look their best all the time. For women who struggle with traditional makeup. For working moms who would like to save time every day. For active people: swimmers, divers, tennis players, sailors, gym-goers, hikers etc. For women who like to travel, its such a hassle to lug around makeup and mirrors. For people who have lost eyebrow hair due to alopecia and chemotherapy,” Allbright, said. “Every client is a unique individual with different aesthetics, bone structure and skin. We custom design the permanent makeup to naturally beautify each face while collaborating very closely with the client to make sure she is 100 percent happy before we begin.” According to Allbright, eyebrows are vitally important to the overall aesthetic of the face and can make or break a look. There is no need to appear tired or unpolished or spend hours trying to get brows even and symmetrical looking, permanent makeup is the perfect answer to this daily dilemma. Out of the many brow artists in the Los Angeles metro area, Allbright and Lily The Pink stands out for its attention to detail and professionalism at her sanitary and OSHA compliant studio. “Lily the Pink is my passion. It merges my love of make-up and my love for helping people look and feel beautiful. As an eyebrow challenged individual, I found myself having to face the day with a startlingly bare forehead or spend hours (yes,
hours) getting my eyebrows to even look like actual eyebrows. I knew there had to be a better way,” Allbright said. “Enter the amazing world of permanent makeup and microblading. When I saw what could be done with this miraculous art form I was floored, I had to be a part of it, I had found my raison d’être.” Permanent makeup is less invasive than traditional tattooing and lasts between 1-3 years and Allbright works with only the highest quality pigments especially formulated for the face. “Permanent makeup has come a long way in the last five years, gone are the days of harsh and unnatural looking permanent makeup, we at Lily the Pink specialize in soft and natural-looking work that looks just like regular well-applied makeup except it does not smudge or smear or come off at the most inconvenient of times. It is a perfect marriage of art and science.” Allbright, who has lived in Santa Monica for 16 years, needless to say, loves her work and also serving her own community. “I am so glad to be able to serve the Westside with my talent in permanent makeup, I love this wonderful, active and engaged community and am excited to elevate their lives with my expertise. My aesthetic is natural, I want my clients to feel beautiful and confident and for people to not even realize that they had anything done, Allbright said. “So natural no-one will know but you.” For more information about Lily the Pink, visit LilyThePink.com, call (310) 592-6337 and follow on Facebook @lilylovespink, Instagram @ lilythepinkla and at https://www.yelp.com/biz/lilythe-pink-permanent-makeup-la-los-angeles
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Relieving Sciatic Nerve Pain with Shevi at Body Rythm Specialized Master Trainer, Shevi Baruch helps patients using Gyrotonic to reduce pain and improve their lives By Keldine Hull
For twelve years, following a surgical procedure, Beth was often unable to stand or walk without some discomfort or pain. “It was sciatic nerve pain,” Beth explained. “It had to do with the lower back. I had my muscles in my abdomen cut because of a surgery. It’s really hard to engage your abdominal muscles so you’re incorrectly using your back muscles.” Even with a professional background in yoga, meditation and working with patients who suffered from chronic pain, Beth still struggled with learning how to use her body correctly to address her own pain issues without re-injuring herself. A friend introduced Shevi Baruch.
her to Gyrotonic®, a method of exercising that simultaneously stretches and strengthens your body with minimal efforts, while increasing range of motion, creating space in the joints, and strengthens the muscles around the bones. Beth decided to experience it for herself and started at Body Rhythm, located on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica, working with the founder, Shevi Baruch, and Betty Townsley. “They really knew what they were doing,” Beth explained. “What I loved about working with Shevi is that she had the patience to meet me where I was at. While I felt better right away, it took a while before the pain that I came in for was completely gone. But it is. It’s really a miracle. To feel happy in my body is huge. I’m going to be 70 years old. I feel better than I did 20 years ago.” Shevi’s’ journey into the Gyrotonic method began after years of studying anatomy, physiology and kinesiology in Israel. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy and Clinical Audiology and a Master’s degree from the Program of Brain Sciences at the Bar-Ilan University. After experiencing a serious injury, Shevi started taking
Pilates classes and eventually began teaching Pilates. “I realized that by helping people with their body, I could actually help with many other problems,” Shevi explained. “Reducing or eliminating pain changes the way we approach life.” After moving to the United States, Shevi was introduced to the Gyrotonic and the Gyrokinesis® method and eventually became a master trainer in the method. The Gyrotonic method utilizes unique equipment, the Pulley Tower, for example, is made up of handles, pulleys and weights. The equipment is important because it gives you a resting place, a guidance, a support, so you can have multiple joint articulations without compression. Gyrokinesis, utilizes only a stool and a floor mat. Participants are guided through all the natural movements of the spine with corresponding breathing patterns. This approach systematically and gently works the joints and muscles through rhythmic and undulating movements similar to those done on Gyrotonic machines. Instructors at Body Rhythm are highly trained certified Gyrotonic,
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“Reducing or eliminating pain changes the way we approach life,” says Shevi Baruch.
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themselves,” Shevi continued. “We just guide them. We share with them our knowledge. Once you find the space yourself and when you find it yourself, it becomes yours.” For more information about Body Rhythm Pilates & Gyrotonic call (310) 255-1177 visit TheBodyRhythm.com, follow them on Facebook and Twitter or visit them at 2114 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica CA, 90403
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Walk Raises Over $50,000 to Fight Breast Cancer Walk 3to9 comes to Culver City’s Kenneth Hahn Park Photo: Courtesy.
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Alexander Audiology: Gene-Editing and Hearing Loss
Dr. Melissa Alexander on the potential for gene therapy to treat hearing loss. By D r . Melissa A lexander
Hearing loss affects nearly 50 million Americans and 360 million people worldwide. That’s roughly one in five people. It’s the second most prevalent health issue globally, affecting more than those living with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined. Unfortunately, the prevalence of hearing loss is growing. From the year 2000 to 2015 the number of Americans with hearing loss has doubled and globally, that number is up by 44 percent. While some may think of hearing loss as an inevitable side effect of the aging process, research has shown that hearing loss has widespread negative effects, including increased risk of falls, higher incidence of social isolation, depression and cognitive decline. By simply having a mild hearing loss, that person will have nearly 25 percent greater healthcare costs in their lifetime. For those with profound hearing loss, the added lifetime healthcare costs for that individual exceed one million dollars. Hearing loss is caused by a variety of factors including genetics, noise exposure, ototoxic medications, viruses or bacterial infections and aging. One revolutionary technology has proven successful at altering the gene responsible for genetic hearing loss and eliminating it. This technology is called CRISPR. CRISPR is a system found in bacteria that’s involved in immune defense. Bacteria use CRISPR to cut up the DNA of invading bacterial viruses that would otherwise kill them. Scientists have figured out a way to exploit this quirk in the immune systems of bacteria to edit genes in other organisms. While we’ve had other gene-ed-
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Located in the hear of Santa Monica, Melissa Alexander’s Alexander Audiology offers worldclass hearing care for Westside patients.
iting systems for years, this new version of CRISPR (cas-9) allows for more efficient and highly selective gene editing. The potential applications of this technology include correcting genetic defects and treating and preventing the spread of disease. Researchers have been experimenting with CRISPR for years, using it to tackle HIV, deleting genetic diseases from the cells of experimental human embryos and using it in agricultural industries to increase crop yield, improve nutritional value and raise drought tolerance. Recently, scientists at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital have successfully used CRISPR to alter the genes of mice with genetic hearing loss. Known as Beethoven mice, these animals have a genetic mutation that causes progressive hearing loss, culminating in profound deafness. With the use of CRISPR, scientists have managed to recognize a single incorrect DNA letter in the defective copy (among the 3 billion letters in the mouse genome). This new version of CRISPR ensures the precise and selective cutting of the mutant DNA, while leaving normal DNA unchanged. In experiments of cells with and without the Beethoven mutation, the tool accurately cut the defective copy of the gene in greater than 99 percent of cases. To measure whether this therapy worked in animals, rather than just cells, researchers
evaluated the auditory brainstem responses of mice. Beethoven mice are typically deaf by six months of age, by comparison, mice with normal hearing retain their hearing throughout life. Two months after receiving gene-editing therapy, Beethoven mice exhibited markedly better hearing than their untreated siblings carrying the genetic mutation. Some treated mice showed hearing improvement that approached normal hearing. While we are still a long way from using gene therapy in humans, this research provides hope that one day we will eliminate the debilitating effects of hearing loss by preventing it in the first place. Until then, hearing loss should be taken seriously. A routine hearing test should be part of every-
one’s annual physical. If you have hearing loss, wear hearing aids as soon as the loss is identified and wear them consistently! For more information about Alexander Audiology, visit alexanderaudiology.com, call (424) 738-3778, follow on Facebook and Instagram @alexanderaudiology or find them on Yelp.
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More Effective Treatment for HIV, Drug-Resistant TB LA BioMed’s Dr. Richard Murphy’s holistic approach By S taff W riter Dr. Richard Murphy is studying a new approach that shows promise for two deadly diseases Patients infected with both HIV and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDRTB) have historically had an uphill battle with low success rates and high mortality.
Making things worse, until recently, the therapy for MDR-TB has been difficult, involving months of painful injections. But there’s a promising new oral treatment regimen for MDR-TB that could make a huge difference to patients in resource-limited settings. Dr. Richard Murphy, an investigator at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed), is leading a team studying this new short-course regimen to determine why some patients are achieving success –with the intent of creating more effective treatments for everyone. To accomplish that goal, Dr. Murphy and
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION? ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 60? The UCLA Late-Life Mood, Stress and Wellness Program in the Geriatric Psychiatry Division is conducting a 12-month research study involving 12 weekly 60-minute sessions of either a health and education wellness class or a Tai Chi class. Participants will undergo three functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans. A complete psychiatric evaluation will be provided. Subjects will not be charged for participation and will be compensated. You must be at least 60 years old. If you or anyone you know is interested in participating, call for an appointment to see if you qualify, or for more information at: (310)-794-9523. The study will be conducted by Helen Lavretsky, M.D.
his collaborator, South African physician Thiloshini Govender, are comparing patients co-infected with HIV and MDR-TB who have not responded to treatment with those who have responded in order to better understand what’s working. Pill burden could be an important factor, so to determine if patients are having trouble keeping up with the demands of treatment, the team is using dried blood spot to monitor drug levels and estimate adherence. Dried blood spots are minimally invasive and allow specimens to be safely stored even in tropical climates. A major advantage of this short-course program is that it requires fewer interactions with the formal health care sector for injections. Reducing visits to clinics may be a good thing both for patients with MDR-TB as well as for other immunocompromised patients at clinics who are at risk for MDR-TB exposure. “Patients suffering from HIV and MDRTB face a difficult path back to health, but this new therapy could make things much easier,” Dr. Murphy said. “It is critical to study why some patients succeed and others do not, so that we can continue to improve treatment outcomes and reduce community TB transmission.” Dr. Murphy’s cohort study is funded by a grant from the UCLA AIDS Institute and Center for AIDS Research. Earlier this summer, he and his team began the study
of MDR-TB and HIV co-infected patients in South Africa at a hospital outside of Durban, South Africa. LA BioMed has been responsible for innovations that have revolutionized health care worldwide, such as the invention of paramedic training protocols. Dr. Murphy’s work is another example of the wide reach of LA BioMed’s research. “Dr. Murphy’s research could save thousands of lives,” said David Meyer, PhD, President and CEO, LA BioMed. “We are so proud of our investigators who consistently look to help those in need.”
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WHAT IS MAKING US SICK? Ananda Integrative Medicine takes a holistic approach By S taff W riter The Westside of Los Angeles is known for having residents that put health and wellbeing at the forefront of their day-today routines. Ananda Integrative Medicine, a health center located in the heart of Brentwood not only helps patients feel healthy but also allows them to get to the root cause of any ailments to answer the question: what is making us sick? “Integrative Medicine treats the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms with increasingly expensive pharmaceuticals and or surgery. This more patient-centered approach allows for greater time with patients to identify their main sources of discomfort or barriers to optimal health,” said Reshma Patel, P.A., CEO & Founder Ananda Integrative Medicine. Patel, who received her B.S degree in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine and a Masters Degree in Medical Science from St. Louis University earning Physician Assistant degree, Nutrition Genomics (understanding how the whole body responds to food), Pharmacogenomics (how genes affect a person’s response to drugs), bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (reduce side effects of hormone imbalance such as hot flashes and fatigue), Precision Medicine, Detoxification, Anti-Aging, Restorative Medicine and Nutrition. Before opening Ananda Integrative Medicine, located at 11950 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 110, Patel spent 14 years practicing family medicine, urgent care and occupational medicine in the Los Angeles area. It was her experience practicing “traditional” medicine that led Patel to get involved with Integrative Medicine and gives her a unique perspective when it comes to helping patients get to the root cause of health issues. As fall and winter illnesses begin to creep back into the reality of people throughout the Westside, Patel offers five factors that may be making us sick. Environmental Toxins “Environmental toxins are cancer-causing chemicals and endocrine disruptors, both human-made and naturally occurring,
that can harm our health by disrupting sensitive biological systems,” Patel said. Examples include BPA, Dioxin, Atrazine, Phthalates, Perchlorate, Fire Retardants, Lead, Arsenic, Mercury, Perfluorinated chemicals, organophosphates and pesticides (Monsanto's RoundUp that contains Glyphosate, for example) “All of these compounds can negatively affect human health. Many of them are known to, cause cancer (radon, formaldehyde, benzene), act as endocrine disruptors (BPA, pesticides, phthalates), cause organ failure or developmental problems (lead, mercury, cadmium), infertility (glycol ethers, pesticides),” Patel said. Unhealthy Microbiome (Gut Health) Gut Dysbiosis typically occurs when the bacteria in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract — which includes your stomach and intestines — become unbalanced. Hippocrates the ‘Father of Medicine’ famously stated over 2,000 years ago that, “All disease begins in the gut.” According to Patel, there are 19 conditions that begin in the gut: anxiety, depres-
sion, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, dermatitis, heart disease, dementia & Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, migraines, allergies, asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Lifestyle “Nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress, mind/ emotional state, community, all impact optimal health. I discuss all these areas in great detail with patients as these items are pillars to longevity!” Patel says. Hormones “Are your hormones balanced? Do you have estrogen dominance?” Patel asks. Symptoms of hormone imbalance in women include decreased sex drive, weight gain, menstrual irregularities, Uterine fibroids, fatigue, fibrocystic breasts, headaches, infertility, irritability, depression and anxiety. Symptoms in men include: sexual dysfunction, enlarged breasts and infertility According to Patel, risks associated with estrogen dominance range from: cancers, candida (yeast) overgrowth, thyroid dysfunction, auto-immune diseases. For men, too little testosterone can cause erectile dysfunction, muscle loss, weight gain, fatigue and mood-related problems Genetics According to Patel, one diet cannot suit everybody and at her practice, patients can develop a nutrition plan tailored specifically to their DNA. “Nutrition genomics is valuable to ascertain if you have genes that prevent proper
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Reshma Patel, P.A., CEO & Founder Ananda Integrative Medicine, located in Brentwood.
detox pathways, genes that predispose you to certain diseases, genes that favor a certain diet, genes that favor different types of exercise. Your genes are not your destiny. We can use nutrition to help turn ‘on’ or ‘off’ the expression of your genes,” Patel said. Other services offered at Ananda Integrative Medicine include infrared sauna treatments and vitamin injections, both of which provide patients a wide range of health benefits. For more information about Ananda Integrative Medicine’s services, visit AnandaIntegrativeMedicine.com/Services, call (424) 259-2089 or follow on Facebook @ AnandaIntegrativeMedicine and Instagram @integrative_Pa.
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Older You Get, Harder You Fall With Barbara Bishop
I’ve always heard that as you age, “avoiding falls” becomes an important part of your life. According to the National Council for Aging Care, every 11 seconds an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. Add me to the “Every 11 Seconds” list. At 60 years old, I now understand what all the fuss is about. A couple of weeks ago, I was coming out of an event, navigating the parking lot. Instead of looking two feet in front of me, I was looking 50 feet in front of me, trying to locate my car. All of a sudden, I tripped, without any warning, on a concrete block, the kind used in parking lots to organize the cars. (I hate those blocks; I have a small car that sits low, and I’ve hit those mo-fos several times, scraping the underbelly of the front end.) I flew over the blockade; I tried to break my fall by putting my right arm against a parked car next to me. Because of the force of the fall, my arm violently bent backward. I then fell on my left knee and elbow to the parking lot ground. I felt pain in my right arm that I had never experienced before. OMG! My arm is broken, I thought.
I couldn’t move. I started to cry, embarrassed, scared and in intense pain. My friend ran to get help. It was decided that I needed an ambulance to take me to the ER. 20 minutes later, they arrived. The paramedics lifted me on to a stretcher. I screamed in pain, but they remained calm and continued their protocols. I was then quickly lifted into the ambulance, and whisked off to Saint John’s. We were close to the hospital, thank god. And, on a Saturday night at 10 p.m., it wasn’t jammed. Thank god! I was put into a room almost immediately. The attending nurse was trying to find a vein in my left arm, and kept poking me in the wrong place. I had to show her where, at the same time begging her to get it done, so I could be relieved of some of the pain with an intravenous pain killer. (Later I had a massive bruise on my arm. Hopefully she’ll get better.) Once I was gently numbed, they took me for x-rays. They determined that I had a dislocated shoulder! Wow. Throughout my entire life, I’ve never had a broken bone, torn cartilage, sprained ankle, nothing. When I was younger, I was kind of jealous of the kids that got to wear casts. Not any more. The ER doc came into my room. Her plan was to put the shoulder back into place. Hopefully with me “asleep,” which she made arrangements for. I guess I fell asleep right
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“I flew over the blockade; I tried to break my fall by putting my right arm against a parked car next to me. Because of the force of the fall, my arm violently bent backward.”
away, because before I knew it, she woke me up to tell me she was done. It took less than five minutes! There was no additional damage. I was lucky. And they were great caregivers. In and out within two hours. A few days later, my right arm was covered in deep, dark bruises. My elbow and my knee were a black and blue mess as
well. A week later, the bruises were 80 percent gone. I had a follow up with my orthopedic surgeon. He said that I was a “bad ass” because I was healing so well. Little did he know how much of a baby I was a week ago. Whether you’re 50-plus or not, be careful out there!
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HIVE Mentality for Seniors Living with HIV/AIDS Celebrate National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. By Amy Patton Those in the LGBTQ+ community living in the late ‘80s to the early ‘90s did the unthinkable: they survived the AIDS Crisis. Now, they are aging and thriving. But living with HIV/ AIDS is no easy feat. September 18 is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day—a day to call attention to the growing number of people living long and full lives with HIV and aging-related challenges of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care. That’s where the HIVE (HIV- Elders) program comes in. HIVE launched in 2018 and is tailored for men who have sex with men (MSM) of all ethnicities who are 50 years of age and older and living with HIV. The program is designed to improve the health and well-being of this growing population of men by addressing stigma, social isolation, social support, and empowerment. Each week HIVE orchestrates meetings and events with purpose--meaning, topics are based off of an in-house study that identified the needs assessments for this group, including housing and food insecurity, stigma, isolation, depression, comorbidities, and other issues affecting people with HIV 50 and older. Meet Frank Gulli, who currently lives in LGBT Triangle Square – the very first senior housing for LGBTQ people in the United States. It is managed by the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Frank is longtime survivor of HIV and a member of HIVE. Century City-Westwood News spoke with Frank about his experience. Check it out: Can you introduce yourself? My name is Frank Gulli. I’m 68 years old and a proud gay man living with HIV who has fought for my rights for a long time. In one sentence, what is the HIVE program? The HIVE Program addresses some of the psychosocial issues that people like me, who are over 50 and living with HIV, are dealing with. Can you elaborate? HIVE offers social connection, so we don’t isolate; life skills to deal with past trauma, coping and stress; conversation so we stay current with each other, and health education dinners so we can eat and learn about managing co-morbidities. What is a HIVE exactly? HIVE is an APLA Health program that stands for HIV-Elders. It is also a group with members who share the same interests in being empowered while living with HIV over 50. What was the reason/driving factor to launch the HIVE program? Mainly that the majority of people living with HIV in the United States are now over the age of 50 and that number will continue to increase. We have different needs than someone who is 25 who was just diagnosed with HIV and can access new medications and an established continuum of care in Los Angeles. How does someone apply/get accepted to the HIVE program?
HIV survivor Frank Gulli
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There is no screening process. You just choose to participate in one or more weekly HIVE events and treat each other with the respect that we deserve. Why is HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day important to the LGBTQ+ community? It celebrates the struggles we overcame in the 80s and 90s with the AIDS crisis, the fact that we are alive when so many are not here with us, and that we are survivors, growing in numbers, here to stay. Can you talk on being a long-time survivor of HIV? What unique challenges come up? How do you overcome them? I was living in San Francisco when it became ground zero of the AIDS epidemic. By 1985, the city was full of heartbreak. I was diagnosed with HIV that year, forever making 1985 a pivotal year. There were no medical treatments, other than some antibiotics that seemed to prolong death for many. For whatever reason, maybe by the grace of God, I never got sick from HIV and I held on to hope for a better day. In 2000, I moved to Los Angeles and was on effective medication that suppressed my virus. Life in LA was cautiously optimistic for me. I was living pretty well, despite my diagnosis, and my fear of death had gone away. Life went on like that, but then suddenly, my new gang of friends started getting older. I started to see a lot of isolation and unhappiness take over. I did what I could to stay healthy, connected and relevant. I got more educated on HIV, I socialized as much as possible and entertained. I believe that we are now in a place where HIV is no longer chaos and an uncontrolled crisis; however, the HIV/AIDS epidemics is still a topic that needs our attention and requires everyone’s attention. There are several organizations that do not have the funds for programs that benefit clients like me. For me it is essential to come together as one community and be able to show support and show that we are there for one another. Is there any new or exciting information about the program or being a HIVE? HIVE events continue to increase. There is something every week to participate in. There is a big HIVE HIV & Aging Summit for consumers, like me, on December 7 at the new LA LGBT Senior Center. There is also a fun screening of Rocketman: the Sing Along version, on the Paramount lot for HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day.
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Skin Cancer Foundation Comes to Westside Mobile skin cancer education and screening program visits SM By Staff Writer Destination: Healthy Skin, The Skin Cancer Foundation’s mobile skin cancer education and screening program, has wrapped its third annual journey around the U.S. Local volunteer dermatologists conducted 1,827 free skin cancer screenings aboard the Foundation’s 38-foot Destination: Healthy Skin RV. Program participants also received The Skin Cancer Foundation’s educational materials and sun protection samples. The Destination: Healthy Skin RV traveled more than 10,000 miles between May and August, making stops for educational events in New York, Florida, Louisiana, Texas, Arizona, California, Utah, Colorado, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Connecticut. Together, 59 dermatologists teamed up to donate more than 175 hours of free, full-body skin exams at Destination: Healthy Skin events. The dermatologists identified 578 potential skin cancers and precancers, 40 of which were suspected melanomas. “Keeping this program on the road and providing this vital public health service has been one of our greatest accomplishments,” says Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of The Skin Cancer Foundation. “Many people who came by the RV told us they wouldn’t have gotten a screening this year
if we weren’t in town. These and other heartfelt comments motivate us to continue our efforts to reach as many communities as possible.” Skin cancers that are found and removed early, before they’ve had a chance to spread, are easier to treat and lead to better outcomes for patients. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends all adults see a dermatologist at least once a year for a skin exam while consistently checking their skin at home for anything new, changing or unusual. For the second year in a row, Walgreens collaborated with The Skin Cancer Foundation on the program. In each city, Walgreens representatives gave attendees the opportunity to receive a hightech facial image scan to examine sub-surface sun damage utilizing our Canfield Reveal® Imaging system. They also hosted interactive skin care experiences featuring Walgreens beauty consultants specially trained in sun care. These experts were on site to distribute sunscreen samples, educate visitors on the importance of sun protection and provide advice for staying safe in the sun. The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only global organization solely devoted to the prevention, early detection and treatment of skin cancer. The mission of the Foundation is to decrease the incidence of skin cancer through public and professional education and research. Since its inception in 1979, the Foundation has recommended following a complete sun protection regimen that includes seeking shade and covering up with clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses, in addition to daily sunscreen use. For more information, visit SkinCancer.org.
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PACIFIC PALISADES CRIME BLOTTER Submitted by LAPD Lead Officer Michael Moore Robbery 15200 Earlham Street, 9/21/19 at 11:45 a.m. The suspect (identified) pushed the victim to the ground and took her wallet. The suspect then fled the area on foot. Stolen Vehicle 15500 Sunset Boulevard, between 9/23/19 at 4 p.m. and 9/24/19 at 7:26 a.m. The suspect took victim’s vehicle from a multi-vehicle garage. 15200 Whitfield Ave, 9/14/19 at 6 p.m. The suspect responded to a sale ad for victim’s motorcycle and gave victim a check for the vehicle. The victim later discovered that the check was from a bank that no longer exist. Burglary 15400 Sunset Boulevard, 9/20/19 at 11:30 p.m. The suspect (male Hispanic, black hair brown eyes, 5’5” 150 lb, 25 years) smashed a glass roll up door to enter victim’s business and took tools and car batteries. 14800 Sunset Boulevard, 9/19/19 between 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The suspects (#1 male Hispanic, black hair, 160-170 lb, 25/30 years, #2 male Hispanic, black hair, 5’7” 170-180 lb, 20-25 years) entered victim’s home through a window, ransacked the bedroom, but did not take any property. Burglary/Theft from Vehicle Pacific Coast Highway/Porto Marina
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FOOD REVIEW: Peal Dragon By Grace Hiney
Pearl Dragon 15229 Sunset Boulevard Pacific Palisades (310) 459-9790 We Palisadians have been very fortunate to have the Pearl Dragon to feed us for many years. Since 2001 the restaurant continues to offer sushi, Asian menus and cocktails, too, all served in a very pleasant setting located in the middle of Palisades Village. Here you will find children enjoying Asian food while their parents try the sashimi or sushi both of which are prepared in a corner bar by excellent sushi chefs under the tutelage of Chef Ryo Akimoto. (And, as a note, almost all of the very young guests departed by 8:30 p.m. ensuring that the rest of us could relax and enjoy our evening calmly. My friend Barbara and I enjoyed a glass
of wine while studying the extensive menu consisting of small plates, salads, a dozen special rolls, noodle bowls, along with dinner plates, and of course, a generous array of sushi and sashimi offerings. There is something here for any appetite. While we studied the menu we were treated to spicy wok-fired edamame of delicious hot and salty green beans – a very tasty treat. Every small plate of the more than one dozen listed sounded thoroughly enticing. Certainly, the crispy vegetable springrolls with a pineapple glaze for only $9 lived up to our expectations. A happy way to start any meal. The Nanjing pork and ginger potstickers ($11) were also delicious. Of course there are five salads listed each of which sounded enticing, but like, more food than we wanted for dinner. There are more than a dozen Special Rolls listed varying from the Sumo of lobster and avocado topped with eel with a dynamite sauce and sesame seeds ($14). The Lobster and Tempura Roll caught Barbara’s eye. It was terrific. With the lobster tempura with avocado, crab, asparagus and tobiko wrapped in cucumber this was succulent and tasty to the last bite (all for $15). Everything sounded most compelling including the spider roll of soft shell crab with asparagus, avocado and cucumber ($14). I very much enjoyed my plate dinner
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The planets are in a position that encourages you to focus on mental health. Stretch your mind in a productive way. Don’t forget the importance of eating right for maintaining healthy emotional footings. Today is a five out of 10. Color gold plays a role. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Pay attention to your family, Taurus. You play bigger roles in their lives than you realize. Today might be a windy day where you are, but you can be someone’s steady oak tree. In the evening, especially, look to reconnect with someone you thought was lost. GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Gemini is feeling Mars in particular today. Wake up feeling refreshed and empowered. Today you have the heart of a lion if you're willing to roar. Overcome that mental obstacle that’s been holding you back lately. Something scandalous is around the corner at work; don't get pulled into the drama. CANCER (June 22-July 22) Cancers are feeling the chill of an icy relationship lately. How might you turn up the heat? Look to connect on a deeper level, and don’t be afraid to reveal your true feelings. Planetary transits are beneficial to you today, so accept the kindness of a stranger. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) There are some challenges awaiting you today, Leo, but if you stick it through, the day ends on an upswing. End your evening with self-affirmation. Your power spice today is celery seed, so try out a new recipe that uses it. Today is a six out of 10. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Virgo, you are living through an intense period of change right now. Health and beauty concerns are possibly creating a great upheaval in your mind lately. They might even be interfering with your sleep. Black and Gold are your power colors today. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Libras will benefit from finding someone to talk to today. Commit to making the best choices for your emotional well-being. A special movie might play a role in how the day progresses. Stand for something as opposed to falling for someone today. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) How have you been feeling, Scorpio? Be honest when you answer. You can use some changes right now, and the position of Mars is a great inspiration for those changes. Reach a new height in personal development. Find a book that challenges you. This is a great day to start a new fitness routine, and maybe find a friend along the way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Today is a nicely harmonious day for you, Sagittarius. Things are aligning well. Some of the stars’ positions point to the completion of tasks that have troubled you for a while. Enter into a new phase with your relationship, or seek to change the status of an old one. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Capricorns can expect a run of good luck in the near future. Don’t take it for granted or blow all the profits on some gaudy extravagance. Always set something aside for when the luck begins to fade. Today is a nine out of 10. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Aquarius, today is all yellow for you. Yellow is your power color, and lemons are a source of strength. Take strength in cheerfulness and humor. Offer it as much as you can. It’s a great day to do a kindness for a stranger! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Keep protecting the people you love, Pisces. You’re doing a fantastic job of being a positive influence on the people around you. Seek opportunity to be around the color white today, because it's a source of strength and power.
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16723 Sunset • • Completely updated unit Parking for 6 carsone-level offPalisades the street Most Affordable Home • Unobstructed ocean |views fromat most rooms 3 beds | 3 baths Offered $1,449,000 • Set above the streetSunset for nice outlooks 16723 • Convenient location near PCH • Parking Open, bright living/dining/kitchen for 6 cars off the •• Spacious covered patiostreet 3 beds private | 3 baths | Offered at $1,449,000
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