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New high school proposed for district Campus would have environmental theme

BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

SMMUSD HDQTRS District officials are considering establishing an intimately-sized high school that would cater to the ecologically-savvy student populations of Santa Monica and Malibu, the secondary institution a possible natural transition for pupils of the popular Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH).

A task force that spent the past half-year studying various small school options presented its recommendation to the Board of Education on Thursday, a proposal to form a high school that would have a Global Environmental Science Sustainability and Technology theme.

The secondary school, which would be constructed, would start with only 100 students in the freshman class, adding 100 students every year, staffed by four teachers, several advisers and a principal.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is also home to SMASH, a K8 school that focuses on alternative methods of learning.

“Who doesn’t want another alternative school in this city,” Small Schools Task Force member Anthony Fuller asked the board.

“What other city in California can really do it.

Who is in a better position to do it than us?”

Fuller teaches science and world history at Olympic High School.

The proposed educational institution would have a number of differences from a conventional high school like Santa Monica

or Malibu high schools, namely lacking activities like a football team or marching band.

But the school will have unique programs, including required service-learning activities and internships.

“We think about global warming, we think about climate change, we think about things to come,” Fuller said.

The school could be jump-started with grants and help from partners in the community, including a number of local environmental non-profit organizations, nearby SEE SCHOOL PAGE 12

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Local screenwriter relives childhood on the small screen

BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

DOWNTOWN Mike Horelick is reliving his childhood, thousands of miles from where it all happened.

And the French are right there witnessing those wonder years.

Horelick just wrapped up an exciting month in his career, the screenwriter just seeing the debut of his new dramedy on French television, a story of two teenage skateboarders coming-of-age on the streets of Paris.

The series premiere of “Ben et Thomas” on May 31 was the result of more than four years of labor since the show was first conceptualized, a spin-off of a feature-length film that was shot in Horelick’s hometown of Santa Monica.

The show focuses on the friendship between two 16-year-old skateboarders from different ethnic backgrounds, Thomas an Arab, Ben a Jew, the young adults navigating through confusing and often trying teenage years, united in their love for skateboarding.

“We try to base it on the dilemma they face of having integrity and keeping their friendship together,” Horelick said. “We call it the ‘Wonder Years’ with skateboarding.”

The story is loosely based on Horelick’s friendship with the show’s producer, Jon Carnoy, both growing up in Menlo Park about a block away from each other, buddies since they were 8 years old.

After graduating from high school, Horelick left Menlo Park to attend Pomona College, transferring to the University of California at San Diego. He received his

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master’s degree in screenwriting from the University of Southern California in 1994.

While Carnoy went on to New York University after high school and eventually moved to France, Horelick remained in Los Angeles, working as a production assistant and later researcher for reality show, “Best of the Worst,” which was hosted by Greg Kinnear.

Despite the ocean between them, the friends have partnered in various entertainment ventures, Horelick always the screen-

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writer, Carnoy the director and producer, co-creating independent films including “Mob Queen,” whose cast included several stars from HBO hit series, “The Sopranos.”

The film premiered in small theaters on the Westside, including the Laemmle Theatre on Second Street.

After producing a number of periodic pieces, the film partners decided in 2002 to direct their attention on a smaller project, producing a 25-minute short film called “Ben et Thomas.”

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“I said, let’s do something small about two skateboarders, it would cost almost nothing,” Horelick said.

The Santa Monican wrote the screenplay in English, transmitted to France where Carnoy was living, the script translated to French and shot in Paris.

The short enjoyed critical success, prompting the filmmakers to produce a feature-length follow-up based on the same story, titled “Pee Stains and Other Disasters.”

This time the film was shot in Santa Monica where Horelick and Carnoy co-own Tunnel, a skateboarding brand popular in the 1970s. The friends purchased the brand in 2005.

While the filmmakers weren’t able to secure a buyer for the movie, a French television producer took notice, offering to adapt the film into a show.

The friends resumed their roles, Horelick drafting plots from every day observations through his skateboard business, submitting screenplays to France where Carnoy translated the scripts into French, shooting the scenes in Paris.

The show progressed sluggishly from conceptualization to reality, Horelick attributing the delay to production issues.

Several of the characters are based on real people from the producers’ lives. Swedish skateboarder Liselott Karlsson, one of the female protagonists, was slightly modeled after Horelick’s wife, Nicolina Karlsson, who is an art teacher at the PS #1 Elementary School on Euclid Street.

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Black providing the voice of the tubby Po, a panda in ancient China who becomes an unlikely martial-arts hero. The voice cast includes Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Lucy Liu and Jackie Chan.

While the movie played well to families with young children, moviegoers 17 and older made up 71 percent of the audience, according to Paramount.

“There was strong appeal for this movie in the tweens, teens and general audience beyond the core families and kids,” said Anne Globe, head of marketing for DreamWorks.

“Certainly, families and kids also showed up in droves, but we really have the opportunity to play as a broad comedy, too.”

“Kung Fu Panda” had the best opening ever for a non-sequel cartoon flick from DreamWorks, topping such hits as “Shark Tale” and “Madagascar.”

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LOS ANGELES A United States senator wants to know more about liver transplant operations performed by UCLA Medical Center on four Japanese gang figures, according to a published report.

The senator, Charles E. Grassley, Republican of Iowa, wrote a letter to the University of California, Los Angeles, requesting surgery details, according to the report by the Los Angeles Times.

“While surgeons do not seek to pass moral judgment on the patients they treat, Americans hope at the very least that foreign criminal figures wait in line along with the rest of us,” Mr. Grassley wrote.

The senator, who is the ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, also sent a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which in 2001 helped an alleged Japanese gang leader, Tadamasa Goto, acquire a visa to enter the United States in exchange for leads on potentially illegal activity in this country

by Japanese criminal gangs.

Law enforcement officials said Mr. Goto had provided no useful information and returned to Japan. The university said Mr. Goto, 65, later donated $100,000 to the hospital.

Mr. Grassley also asked for information from the federal Department of Health and Human Services, a private hospital accreditation group and the United Network for Organ Sharing.

The surgeries were performed by Dr. Ronald W. Busuttil, executive chairman of UCLA’s surgery department.

They were performed between 2000 and 2004, and in each of those years more than 100 patients died awaiting liver transplants in the greater Los Angeles region.

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‘Panda’ beats Sandler with $60 million weekend

BY DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press Writer

LOS ANGELES Jack Black’s Po the panda outgunned Adam Sandler’s Zo the hairdresser.

Black’s cartoon comedy “Kung Fu Panda” pulled in $60 million in ticket sales to debut as the weekend’s No. 1 movie, while Sandler’s salon romp “You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” opened in second place with $40 million, according to studio estimates Sunday.

The movies combined to carry Hollywood to a big weekend. The top 12 films took in $172.4 million, up 32 percent from the same weekend last year when “Ocean’s Thirteen” led with a $36.1 million opening.

DreamWorks Animation’s “Panda” and Sony’s “Zohan” bumped off the previous weekend’s leader, the Warner Bros. chick flick “Sex and the City,” which slipped to fourth place with $21.3 million.

That was a steep 63 percent decline from

its $56.8 million debut, but with a total of $99.3 million “Sex and the City” was just shy of $100 million hit status after only 10 days.

Paramount’s “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” was No. 3 with $22.8 million, raising its three-week domestic total to $253 million.

Two strong weekends in a row enabled Hollywood to chip away at its box office deficit compared to 2007, a record year for revenues.

“This month offers the marketplace the opportunity to catch up with last year,” said Paul Dergarabedian, president of box-office tracker Media By Numbers. “Last year’s June was not as strong as expected and this year’s may be stronger, so we’re definitely narrowing the gap in terms of revenue and attendance.”

Receipts are at $3.8 billion this year, off 1.5 percent from 2007, while attendance is down 4.3 percent, according to Media By Numbers.

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Bison situation is bleak Editor:

A wonderful letter (”Save the bison,” page 4, June 2) spoke of taking action to help the Yellowstone bison.

The situation is worse than described and help is definitely needed now.

The bison herd was about 4,300 going into the winter. This winter due to the disgraceful governmental management plan in effect, 1,447 bison who roamed outside the park in search of food were killed, over onethird of the herd. Additionally, 166 were killed legally by hunters, bison that you can walk within 30 yards of.

That’s hunting? Another 400 to 700 have died from natural causes during this recent hard winter.

Add it all up, about 50 percent of the herd is dead, most wiped out by governmental action.

And why all this killing? A disease called brucellosis that bison and elk carry and can be transmitted to cattle. But there is more.

The ranchers from three states, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming want to protect their herds which makes sense. However, the cattle that interact with the bison from Yellowstone are less than 1,000 in number. They are put on the public land that the buffalo use in the spring for grazing.

Supposedly, the cattle can get brucellosis from grazing on grass where bison calves were born. The government could solve this problem by having the cattle delayed being put on the public land for a month, by then the bison are all back inside the park and nature has taken care of the calving areas. There would be no needless slaughter required and millions of dollars used in the kills could be used for positive uses.

Incidentally, it has never been proven that brucellosis is passed in the wild from bison to cattle; only in the lab. It does pass from elk to cattle in the wild, but I do not see the game departments of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho out shooting massive herds of elk.

No, in fact Wyoming has winter feeding areas for them.

Here in Santa Monica, the government kills healthy trees; there in another of the most beautiful areas of America, the government kills another part of our patrimony.

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Go back to being funny Re: Kenny Mack

I just wanted to write to you in regards to your weekly column. Back when you were a comedian I would wait every week until Wednesday so that I could read your article in the Daily Press. Then you became a social commentator. I still read your articles, however, I really miss when you would make me laugh about Britney Spears, your player ways, and everything else. I don’t know if you read all of your e-mails, but if you could write one of your old fashioned laugh-out-loud articles and call yourself a comedian again for a week to satisfy an old fan that would be great. Thank you.

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Resignations, elections and a councilman’s ‘no’ DIANE TALARICO RESIGNED AFTER LESS

than two years as Superintendent of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. Her tenure was marked with controversy and upheaval.

Within weeks of taking the post in the fall of 2006, she approved a state-required financial document certifying the district had the fiscal wherewithal to pay for a teacher’s raise.

The district’s Chief Business Officer disagreed, refused to certify the document and resigned, triggering a fiscal crisis and a public relations nightmare.

Conflict and turmoil over special education programs, gag orders and Malibu’s plans to withdraw from the district, followed. Last month, a Lincoln Middle School teacher was arrested for allegedly molesting his students.

Even then, many Lincoln parents claimed it took the district “too long” to disclose policies on handling these incidents and on preventing future abuses.

I met Talarico at an Edison School carnival a couple of years ago. She was charming and gracious — just the opposite of her aloof and indifferent predecessor, John Deasy. Maybe a lack of staff support coupled with the usual poor oversight by the school board of what has become an increasingly dysfunctional school district contributed to the appearance she didn’t have a firm grip on her job. In any case, I wish her well.

LEAD TAKING THE LEAD?

I’m encouraged by the formation of a grassroots group composed of parents and school supporters dedicated to ushering in a “new era of leadership” in the SMMUSD. The group called LEAD for “Leadership Effectiveness Accountability Direction,” promises to work toward a higher standard of accountability, openness and effectiveness, according to a statement issued by the group. For years, I’ve been writing about and begging school supporters to pull their heads out of the sand and do something about the problems. Maybe it’s finally happening.

LEAD was formed because of questionable fiscal and management practices leaders say are jeopardizing the district’s status and credibility. LEAD co-chair, Debbie Mulvaney told the Daily Press (June 5, Page 1, “Transparency issues..."), "We want to hold the district leadership accountable."

The group will endorse candidates running for four school board seats up for grabs in November.

LEAD’s other co-chair, Laurie Lieberman claims the group has “a shared commitment to outstanding public schools. Our district needs more effective leadership, a higher degree of transparency in its decision-making process and a more responsive ear to parents in the community."

Let’s hope LEAD doesn’t resort to playing petty political games and “sell out” like the cheerleaders running the Committee for

Excellent Public Schools. It’s refreshing that LEAD members seem to recognize there’s more to good schools than continually burdening taxpayers with endless funding schemes that discourage accountability and encourage waste.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS SURPRISE? NO SURPRISE

No great surprises in our recent (second) state primary.

Fran Pavley beat out Lloyd Levine to be the Democratic nominee for the 23rd Senate District. I received eight, glossy, color brochures from Levine (and nothing from Pavley) although I’m registered as an “nonaffiliated “voter. I don’t know who managed his campaign but the sheer volume of increasingly malicious and petty attacks on Pavley must have cost him beaucoup votes. Negative campaigns don’t work here and Levine should have known this.

Proposition 98 failed miserably.

The "eminent domain” measure that would’ve phased out rent control statewide was a nasty, mean-spirited piece of crap backed by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, right wingers, rental property and trailer park owners and haters.

You’d expect that Proposition 98, with its clear threat to rent control, would have been vigorously opposed by Santa Monica for Renter’s Rights. I heard nothing from the powerful Santa Monica political organization that always brags about how they’ve got tenants’ backs. Other renters I talked to — all Democrats — told me they had received lots of information opposing the measure from SMRR. So whether SMRR itself dropped the ball or just ignored non-Democratic registered renters, I know that many individual SMRR members and just “plain citizens” worked hard to defeat Prop 98. My hat is off to them.

BOBBY SHRIVER JUST SAYS ‘NO!’

Kudos to city councilman, Bobby Shriver for his lone “no” vote against the development agreement for “The Village” — an overly dense, affordable apartment/market rate condominium complex slated for the Civic Center. Shriver told the Daily Press (May 15, Page 3, The Village clears first hurdle), “The project is much too big and will be much bigger than it looks ...." Shriver is right on.

This city-backed development will squeeze 324 housing units, parking for over 600 cars and 20,000 square feet of retail space into a 3.3 acre chunk of property. For the record, council persons Ken Genser, Richard Bloom, Kevin McKeown and Mayor, Herb Katz voted to move forward with the massive project. (Bloom, Genser and Katz will be running for re-election.) Councilman, Bob Holbrook abstained.

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Councilwomen Pam O’Connor was absent.

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we have heard demands from spokesmen for desperate homeowners, banks, and investors for every variety of government bailout. But there is one group from whom the nation has not heard: the millions of Americans who, like me, had nothing to do with the crisis, who entered into mortgage contracts they could meet or who refused to buy at exorbitant prices, but who will be forced to pay the bills for these bailouts. If we had a spokesman, this is what I wish he would say.

Dear Struggling Borrowers and Lenders, Every day, the government is offering a new intervention for your sake: To protect the borrowers among you from foreclosure, to protect banks and investors from ruinous losses, and to protect all of you who bought houses during the boom from declining home values.

The government is allowing taxpayerbacked, trouble-ridden Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to add even more risky subprime loans to their trillion-dollar portfolios while holding even less cash in reserve. It is “guaranteeing” more and more risky mortgages with taxpayer money through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

Through the Federal Reserve, it is continuing to inflate the currency to give cheap money to struggling banks. And it is floating several proposals to allow courts to slash valid mortgage contracts, assaulting the sanctity of contract.

All of this is profoundly unfair to those of us who will pay the price for your bailout.

It is universally recognized that when you invest in stocks, you are taking a risk — and just as you deserve the profits if the investment goes well, so you must accept the losses if it doesn’t.

The same holds true for real estate.

Whether you are an investment bank holding mortgage-backed securities, a borrower with an adjustable-rate mortgage facing foreclosure, or an “underwater homeowner” who owes more than your home is worth, the essence of your situation is the same: You chose to enter into a real estate transaction that has gone bad. And just as you had every right to any gains that might have ensued — so you must bear full responsibility for your losses.

Taking responsibility does not necessarily mean resigning yourself to foreclosure or to huge, irreversible write-downs. You should do everything possible to make the best of the situation by making voluntary offers to

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other market participants. A borrower can seek refinancing, a bank with a large mortgage portfolio can try to find a buyer, lenders and borrowers can renegotiate loan terms that are cheaper than foreclosure. But what is intolerable is to force us to bail you out — which is exactly what the government is doing more by the day.

Your representatives blithely ignore the injustice of their bailout schemes, claiming that the health of the entire financial system is at stake — just as they did with Long-Term Capital Management in the ‘90s and Savings and Loans in the ‘80s. But if the financial system ever does need these bouts on government life support, it is only because of decades’ worth of government interventions that have radically distorted private investments and camouflaged and shifted risks. To unwind these uneconomic policies and practices will be disruptive.

The question we face today is: Do we let the market function, penalizing primarily those who made bad investments — or do we unfairly foist damage on those who did nothing to cause it, while gifting boom-era borrowers and lenders with propped-up housing prices, lower mortgages, and easy credit?

There is no conflict between individual responsibility and a functioning housing market; to the contrary, the second requires the first. If we let the market function, home values would fall to some market bottom, new buyers would eagerly seize on lower home prices, borrowing from lenders who would have learned to lend rationally — and mortgage-backed securities would be valued accordingly.

The bailout policy, on the other hand, is creating indefinite uncertainty about home values and mortgage-backed securities, exposing taxpayers to trillions of dollars in future risks, further devaluing our savings through inflation, encouraging more irresponsible behavior in the future, and creating destructive new government interventions that destroy the vital protection of contracts.

Clearly, the just and the American solution is for all of us to tell the government that we will take responsibility for our decisions, and that no one has the right to make anyone else pay for his mistakes.

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Annual Tree Trimming Project City trees will be trimmed at the following locations: 30th Street (Pico Boulevard to Ocean Park Boulevard, 31st Street (Pico to Ocean Park), 12th Street (Montana Avenue to Wilshire Boulevard), Sixth Street (Wilshire to Colorado Avenue), Grant Street (Lincoln Boulevard to 16th Street), Ocean Avenue (Adelaide Drive to Pico), 17th Street (Broadway to Pico). There will be minimal lane closures from 7:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The annual tree trimming schedule is subject to change without notice due to inclement weather, emergencies, community events, budget conditions, street repairs or other public improvements. Residences and businesses will be notified in advance of tree trimming operations, blocks will also be posted with no parking signs.

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Colorado Ocean Relief Sewer Project Traffic from the I-10 Freeway will be directed to avoid Colorado Avenue by either using Pico Boulevard or East-West streets North of Colorado. This work started in January and is scheduled for completion in May 2009.

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Second/Fourth Streets Streetscape Improvement Project Construction crews will be working on both sides of Second Street from Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue. Work will begin on Ocean Avenue near the Moomat Ahiko.

There will not be any travel route restrictions, however lane widths will be reduced in the work area. There may be occasional disruption to some parking spaces and walking detours around sidewalk work. Please follow posted detour signs.

Traffic Signal Upgrade Fiber optic infrastructure installation and traffic signal modifications will continue in the following locations: 1) San Vicente Boulevard and Seventh Street; 2) Ocean Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard; 3) Santa Monica Boulevard and Seventh Street; 4) Pico Boulevard and Main Street; 5) Ocean Avenue and Moomat Ahiko Way. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Traffic lane closures and sidewalk closures should be anticipated at these locations.

East Colorado Improvement Project Pedestrian and neighborhood traffic improvements on Colorado Avenue between 20th Street and Centinela Avenue. Streets will be reduced to one lane both east and west bound from 20th Street to 26th Street. Some parking lanes will be removed during various construction phases. Pedestrian walkways will also be reduced during the construction period.

Citywide Sidewalk Repair Project Repairs to various sidewalk locations Citywide. Traffic lane closures and sidewalk closures should be expected throughout the construction zones. Detours may be announced as necessary, please follow posted detour signs.

Citywide Street Repair Project The Street Improvement Project is currently working on sidewalk repairs on Bay, Grant and Pacific streets. This work is from 10th to 16th streets. This work should be complete

by June 13, 2008. Please use the yellow flyers the construction inspector is placing at affected residences for temporary parking permits during street sweeping.

Street and Park Lighting Project Potholing, asphalt patching, and underground electrical conduit installation by boring/drilling on Main Street from Ocean Park Boulevard to Pier Avenue until June 27, 2008. Please follow posted detour signs. One lane may be closed as needed.

Neighborhood Traffic Calming Project Sidewalk and street improvements project bounded by Exposition Boulevard, Centinela Avenue, Virginia Avenue and Stewart Street. Lane and sidewalk closures in the immediate construction area with possible intersection closure with detour signage.

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Icahn’s big bet on Yahoo hinges on Microsoft sale

BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer

SAN FRANCISCO Antagonistic investor Carl Icahn became a billionaire by bullying already distressed companies, but his harassment of Yahoo Inc. could leave him with a black eye — and a hole in his wallet — if he’s wrong about Microsoft Corp.’s desire to buy the Internet pioneer.

Icahn, 72, has used a combination of guile, gall, grit and gamesmanship to get his way more often than not since he began tormenting vulnerable companies 30 years ago.

The conquests helped Icahn build an estimated fortune of $14 billion after starting out on Wall Street with a $4,000 bankroll from his winnings playing poker.

His roll call of stock market successes include profitable showdowns with Marshall Field, Phillips Petroleum, Texaco, USX and, most recently, BEA Systems. There have been flops, too: the now-defunct airline TWA and video rental chain Blockbuster Inc., whose stock has lost nearly two-thirds of its value since Icahn bought a stake in the company in 2005 and muscled his way on to the board of directors.

Having spent more than $1 billion for a 4.3 percent stake in the company, Yahoo represents one of Icahn’s biggest bets yet.

The payoff — or possible loss — will hinge largely on the irascible financier’s matchmaking skills as he tries to patch up a tiff between two fellow billionaires, Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer and Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang.

If he can’t persuade Ballmer to change his mind and renew his pursuit of Yahoo, Icahn could find himself holding a losing hand as investors bail out of Yahoo’s stock.

“There may be some unintended consequences to Icahn’s actions that he hasn’t fully

thought about,” said Dennis Carey, senior client partner for Korn/Ferry, which specializes in recruiting chief executives and board directors for corporate boards.

Icahn hasn’t returned repeated phone messages left by The Associated Press during the past three weeks.

But it’s doubtful Icahn — an avid chess player who majored in philosophy at Princeton University — hasn’t considered the risks of his Yahoo gamble, according to his biographer, Mark Stevens, who wrote “King Icahn” in 1993.

“He is always thinking 10 moves ahead of the other guy,” said Stevens, who now runs a Rye Brook, N.Y., management consulting firm, MSCO. “He looks at business through the lens of Socrates and Nietzsche as opposed to how it was taught in Harvard Business School.”

Yahoo found itself in Icahn’s cross hairs after Microsoft withdrew a $47.5 billion takeover offer for one of the Internet’s bestknown franchises.

Like many investors and analysts, Icahn is convinced Yahoo sale’s to Microsoft represents those two companies’ best chance to mount a more serious challenge to Internet search and advertising leader Google Inc. But Ballmer reasoned a takeover wasn’t in the cards after Yang told him Yahoo’s board didn’t want to sell for less than $37 per share, or more than $52 billion.

Unless Ballmer wavers from that stance, Icahn could wind up in a tough spot when Yahoo’s annual meeting rolls around Aug. 1.

If Yahoo shareholders are angry enough to oust the company’s current board for its handling of Microsoft’s takeover bid, Icahn and eight other men that he has nominated as alternative directors could wind up trying to figure out a way to accelerate Yahoo’s growth in the booming Internet ad market.

That’s a problem that Yang hasn’t been able to solve in the year since he took over as CEO from Terry Semel, whose own turnaround efforts had stalled badly.

Icahn has promised to fire Yang and replace him with a more experienced leader in the mold of Google Chairman Eric Schmidt while still trying to lure Ballmer back to the negotiating table.

The uncertainty raised by a boardroom coup might cause Yahoo’s stock price to sink, saddling Icahn with substantial losses.

Even if Yahoo’s current directors hold on to their jobs, most analysts think Yahoo shares are likely to fall below the prices Icahn paid for them if there’s no hope for a Microsoft takeover.

When Icahn began accumulating his stake in Yahoo, the stock was trading between $22.97 and $26.84 — well above its price of $19.18 before Microsoft made its Jan. 31 bid.

Icahn thinks Yahoo might be able to fetch $49.5 billion, or $34.375 per share, from Microsoft. Yahoo shares ended last week at $26.44. Microsoft had no comment about Icahn’s suggested target price.

Despite his wealth, Icahn’s experience as a child living with modest means in New York’s Queens borough still drives him, Stevens said. While growing up, Icahn developed a deep resentment of the elite, an attitude reflected in his acerbic attacks on CEOs and their perceived cronies on corporate boards.

“He used to say he couldn’t wait to ruin their golf games at their country clubs and pour vinegar in their martinis,” Stevens said.

Yet Stevens thinks Icahn’s own ego may have blurred his judgment and caused him to thrust himself into the highly publicized saga between Yahoo and Microsoft.

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While Yahoo fits Icahn’s preference for targeting companies under shareholder siege, he bought his stake while Yahoo shares were well above their 52-week low of $18.58 — a price that reflected investors’ worries that the company is destined to fall further behind Google in the lucrative Internet ad market.

Icahn usually snaps up stock when it’s in a trough. “I think he may have blown it this time,” Stevens said.

Making Icahn seem even more exposed, technology appears to be a blind spot. He reportedly doesn’t like e-mail and his public comments make it clear he doesn’t understand the industry jargon.

But Icahn didn’t have to be a technophile to help engineer BEA’s sale to rival software maker Oracle Corp. for $8.5 billion earlier this year. Oracle had withdrawn an earlier offer of $6.7 billion, or $17 per share, after BEA demanded $21 per share.

Icahn helped resurrect the talks a few weeks later, culminating in Oracle’s agreement to pay $19.375 per share — 52 percent above BEA’s stock price on the day before Icahn first disclosed his stake in the San Josebased company.

That deal probably wouldn’t have happened without Icahn’s involvement, according to a person familiar with the BEA talks.

The person wasn’t authorized to talk publicly about Icahn’s behind-the-scenes role.

Now many market observers are hoping Icahn can bridge the gap separating Microsoft and Yahoo.

“You need someone to make the case for the deal and so far (Icahn) is doing a good job,” said Espen Eckbo, director of the Center for Corporate Governance at Dartmouth University’s Tuck School of Business. “As a small shareholder, I would be very happy to have him around."

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Another mistrial for man accused in fatal shooting A man charged with murdering a rival outside a San Pablo liquor store is headed for a third trial after another jury deadlocked in his case.

A judge declared a second mistrial for 34-year-old Milton Scott on Friday, after a Contra Costa County jury said it had come to an impasse with an 11-1 vote to convict him of second-degree murder.

Scott’s first mistrial had ended with a 10-2 vote in favor of conviction.

Authorities say Scott and the victim, 29-year-old Lemech Nelson, had a history of animosity and that Scott allegedly had shot Nelson once before. When the two ran into each other at the J&M Liquor store on March 12, 2005, Scott allegedly returned with a gun and shot Nelson as he exited the store.

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Fremont police are investigating a bloody fight at a wedding reception that left six men injured.

Authorities say the melee started when six to eight men crashed the party Saturday night at Niles Banquet Hall. When they were asked to leave, a fight broke out, leaving five men stabbed and a sixth beaten.

All were taken to the hospital, and police have not released their conditions.

The venue is the same place where a 35-year-old man was fatally shot by party crashers during a wedding reception in February. Police say the shooting that killed Francisco Sanchez was believed to be gang-related.

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Warren G arrested on drug-related charge Rapper Warren G was arrested Sunday on a drug-related charge after police pulled over the car he was riding in.

The 35-year-old rap artist, whose real name is Warren Griffin III, was arrested shortly after 1:30 a.m. Sunday in Hollywood after the car he was a passenger in was pulled over for a red light violation, police said. Marijuana was found inside the vehicle, said police Officer Karen Smith.

Both Griffin and the driver, Ryan Butler, were booked for investigation of possession of a controlled substance. They each posted $20,000 bail and were released.

A phone message left for Griffin’s agent, Al Hassas, was not immediately returned Sunday.

Griffin was nominated for a Grammy in 1995. He also was arrested in 1996 for carrying a loaded assault weapon in his truck.

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Father dies after daughter runs him over A man has died after his daughter accidentally ran him over with a pickup truck in the driveway of his home.

Authorities say 40-year-old Robert Gates suffered head and other injuries and died at a local hospital Friday night. San Bernardino County sheriff’s Sgt. Chris Allen says the girl lost control of the vehicle after pressing the gas instead of the brake.

Gates was struck by the right, front part of the F-150 pickup and run over.

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Teen killed in drive-by shooting A 16-year-old boy has been killed in a drive-by shooting and authorities believe it was gang-related.

Authorities say the teen, who was not immediately identified, was struck multiple times Saturday afternoon when a sedan drove up to him and its occupants opened fire.

He is the third Baldwin Park high school student killed since the start of the school year.

Los Angeles sheriff’s Detective Jonas Shipe says the teen was affiliated with a gang.

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A couple who claims they were bitten by bedbugs in an Indian casino hotel is trying to have outside judges oversee their case after the matter was tied up in the tribal judicial system for three years.

Gloria and Robert Chisley went to the Barona Resort & Casino in Lakeside in August 2005. They say they were bitten in a bug attack and are seeking compensation for the physical and psychological pain that Gloria Chisley says she still suffers.

“Most people don’t realize that when you go to an Indian casino, it’s like entering a foreign country where you have very few rights,” said Chisley’s attorney, LaToya S. Redd of Bonita.

As Indian casinos and hotels have become more popular, there has been an increase in cases overseen by the tribal justice system.

The Chisleys claim the system is rigged against them, citing as evidence that the judge who heard their case was a tribal attorney. Now the couple wants the 4th District Court of Appeal to oversee the case.

Redd has so far been unsuccessful in getting the case into state court. Last year, Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith said the matter belongs in tribal court.

But after a ruling in a different case, which said the state system has a right to check tribal-system decisions for fairness, Redd is hoping to have the Goldsmith decision overridden.

The tribe disputes Gloria Chisley’s claim she was bitten by bedbugs and suggested the marks on her skin were the result of scabies.

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Gas hits national average of $4 for the first time ever

BY ADAM SCHRECK AP Business Writer

NEW YORK The average price of regular gas crept up to $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, passing the onceunthinkable milestone just in time for the peak summer travel season.

Prices at the pump are expected to keep climbing, especially after last week’s furious surge in oil prices, which neared $140 a barrel in a record-shattering rally Friday.

While Americans who have to drive will feel the biggest squeeze, the increased prices also translate into higher costs for consumers and businesses, who will be forced to shoulder increased costs for food and anything else that needs to be transported.

“I don’t think we’ve felt quite the full impact of $138 or $139 a barrel oil,” said Jason Toews, co-founder of fuel price research site GasBuddy.com.

Gas prices rolled past their latest threshold Sunday, increasing to $4.005 a gallon overnight from $3.988 the day before, according to AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.

Of course, drivers in many parts of the country have already been paying well above that price for some time.

California has seen some of the highest prices; a gallon there now averages $4.436 a gallon, the most in the country. Missourians are paying the least at the pump, with a gallon in the Show-Me State selling for a relatively cheap $3.802 a gallon.

Prices have risen by about 20 cents in the past three weeks, according to a report by the Lundberg Survey released Sunday.

Truckers and others with diesel engines under the hood have it even worse off. A gallon of diesel now sells for $4.762, up nearly a penny overnight, according to AAA and OPIS. Prices hit a record atop $4.79 at the end of May. Skyrocketing oil prices, which are trading at more than double their level last year, are largely to blame for the surge. Crude prices shot up more than 13 percent late last week in their biggest two-day price gain in history.

Benchmark light, sweet crude for July delivery officially finished the week at $138.54 on the New York Mercantile Exchange, but at one point jumped as high as $139.12.

“This could be a real weight on the economy,” James Cordier, president of Tampa, Fla.-based trading firm Liberty Trading Group, said of oil’s jump Friday. “With every nickel that gas goes up, people are driving less and less.”

Oil’s latest surge caught some longtime

petroleum industry veterans off-guard, and left analysts wondering if it represented a one-time spike or the beginning of a new wave of advances.

Yolanda Cade, managing director of public relations at AAA, said gas prices are likely to rise further, although the automotive club is waiting to see where oil prices head this week before making any new predictions.

“We’ve cautioned gasoline station owners against not recklessly increasing retail prices just because of one big jump in the crude market,” she said Sunday. “One day of trading doesn’t constitute a market trend.”

A number of factors are behind oil’s ascent.

Soaring demand in Asia and elsewhere is ensuring global supplies remain tight even as Americans cut back; recent figures from the U.S. Energy Department’s Energy Information Administration showed U.S. gasoline demand actually fell 1.4 percent over the last four weeks.

A tumbling dollar is also contributing to the increase. Many traders buy commodities such as oil as a hedge against inflation when the dollar is falling, and a weaker dollar makes oil cheaper for investors dealing in other currencies.

The rapid increase has also enticed speculators, frustrated by low returns elsewhere, looking to make a quick profit.

The influx of so much fresh money into energy markets has caught the attention of federal watchdogs. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently said it has begun a probe of U.S. oil markets focused on possible price manipulation.

For many drivers, the higher gas prices mean rethinking everyday habits.

Some are reining in gas consumption, either by cutting back on all but the most essential driving or looking anew at alternatives like public transportation. Sales of gasguzzling vans and sport utility vehicles are down, while those of fuel-efficient compacts and hybrids are on the rise.

Others are getting creative.

Take Robert Torrey of Connecticut, the state tied with Alaska as the second most expensive for gas. After leaving work in the town of Windsor Locks last week, he drove across the border into Massachusetts to fill up his van with $100 worth of gas. He figures he’s saving about $10 per fill-up by traveling the 18 miles north.

“I let it run all the way down to the bottom before I get here,” said Torrey, while pumping gas at the Pride station off I-91 in Springfield, Mass. “I try to combine it with other trips while I’m up here, so that makes it worth the drive."

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Dissecting the use of DEET Dear EarthTalk Is it true that the DEET used in most mosquito repellents is toxic? If so what problems does it cause? And what are some non-toxic alternatives for keeping mosquitoes at bay?

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DEET IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE

king of mosquito repellents, though not everyone is keen to slather it on their skin. A study conducted in the late 1980s on Everglades National Park employees to determine the effects of DEET found that a full one-quarter of the subjects studied experienced negative health effects that they blamed on exposure to the chemical. Effects included rashes, skin irritation, numb or burning lips, nausea, headaches, dizziness and difficulty concentrating.

Duke University pharmacologist Mohamed Abou-Donia, in studies on rats, found that frequent and prolonged DEET exposure led to diffuse brain cell death and behavioral changes, and concluded that humans should stay away from products containing it. But other studies have shown that while a few people have sensitivity to DEET applications, most are unaffected when they use DEET products on a sporadic basis according to the instructions on the label.

The upside of DEET is that it is very effec-

tive. A 2002 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that DEET-based repellents provided the most complete and longest lasting protection against mosquitoes. Researchers found that a formulation containing 23.8 percent DEET completely protected study participants for upwards of 300 minutes, while a soybean-oilbased product only worked for 95 minutes.

The effectiveness of several other botanicalbased repellents lasted less than 20 minutes.

But a number of new concentrations of botanical repellents that have hit the market since are reportedly better than ever. In 2005, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) granted approval to two healthier alternatives to DEET—picaridin and oil of lemon eucalyptus—for protection from mosquitoes. Picaridin, long used to repel mosquitoes in other parts of the world, is now available in the U.S. under the Cutter Advanced brand name. Oil of lemon eucalyptus, which is derived from eucalyptus leaves and is the only plant-based active ingredient for insect repellents approved by the CDC, is available in several different forms, including Repel Lemon Eucalyptus, OFF! Botanicals, and Fight Bite Plant-Based Insect Repellent.

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Another leading nonprofit, Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA), likes Herbal Armor, Buzz Away and Green Ban, each containing citronella and peppermint as well as various essential oils (cedar wood, lemongrass, etc.). PANNA also lauds

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Biologists: Lake Erie snakes no longer a threatened bunch

BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KELLEYS ISLAND, Ohio The nonpoisonous Lake Erie water snake — deemed endangered by the state and threatened by the federal government almost a decade ago — has rebounded in recent years, and biologists predict that it will soon be removed from the lists.

The water snake once inhabited 22 islands and rock outcrops of western Lake Erie, part of the Ontario mainland and shorelines of Ohio’s Catawba/Marblehead peninsula.

But the species fell victim to development and, more specifically, hogs, which were brought to the islands in the early 20th century to kill the snakes. As vacationers crowded the resort communities on South Bass, Middle Bass and Kelleys islands each summer, more of the snakes — which are known to bite — were eliminated.

Just 1,200 adult water snakes were left

about 20 years ago, Northern Illinois University researcher Richard King said.

Now there are about 12,000. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing the snake’s status.

The service declared the snake threatened in 1999, meaning it was in danger of extinction in some areas. The listing made it illegal to kill or harm the snakes or destroy their habitats.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources designated the water snake as an endangered species in 2000. It also received legally protected status in Canada by Ontario’s provincial Endangered Species Act. In Ohio, the snakes have benefited from several hundred acres of protected habitat.

Additionally, islanders have been told they can’t build docks or breakwalls with sheet metal at water level. Property owners have been building docks from wire mesh, wood and rock, which make it easier for snakes to pass through and nest.

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Burger recall followed questionable procedures

BY JEFFREY GOLD AP Business Writer

NEWARK, N.J. While the Topps Meat Co. churned out millions of frozen hamburgers a month, beef ground one day was often stored and “reworked” with meat from another production cycle, government documents show.

A conveyor belt that moved raw patties to packaging was marred by “gouges, cracks and tears,” inspectors said. They found residue on surfaces that fresh meat came into contact with.

But the plant kept operating, until an outbreak of E. coli last summer and fall sickened at least 40 people in eight states and led to one of the nation’s largest beef recalls.

Documents obtained by The Associated Press and interviews show that the nowdefunct company cut back on testing for the dangerous pathogen and disregarded sanitary issues, but also that federal food inspectors overlooked crucial evidence that Topps used risky processing procedures and operated under a flawed food safety plan.

“Clearly, something was missed at Topps” when the company became “complacent,” Kenneth Petersen, head of the national Office of Field Operations for the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, conceded in an interview.

The documents present the most detailed picture yet of what was happening at Topps, which sold its products to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and supermarkets and institutions such as schools, hospitals, restaurants and hotels around the country under the Topps brand as well as several private labels.

Topps had been in business for over six decades and claimed to be the leading U.S. maker of frozen hamburgers before it closed its plant in northern New Jersey and went out of business last year within two weeks of initiating the recalls. The Centers for Disease Control said at least 40 people in eight states were sickened after eating Topps beef.

The recall ultimately comprised nearly 22 million pounds of beef — a year’s worth of production.

Former Topps executives declined or did not respond to requests for comment on the U.S. Department of Agriculture documents, which were obtained by The Associated Press through Freedom of Information requests.

According to the USDA reports, regulators examining the plant in Elizabeth, N.J., last fall found the company failed to test some raw meat for the potentially fatal bacteria, botched daily cleansings and ignored parts of its own operating framework.

Topps did not require that every batch of meat received from slaughterhouses be certified to be free of E. coli, inspection documents show.

Suppliers don’t always test certain cuts, such as steaks and roasts, where any bacteria would usually be on the exterior and could be readily killed by cooking. But when Topps ground such “intact” cuts, any bacteria present was mixed into patties, where interior temperatures of 160 degrees during cooking would be needed to kill it.

“They were doing that trimming and putting it into their ground mixture, but not doing any testing on it themselves to determine if it had E. coli,” said Petersen. “That was another avenue for potential contamination.”

In a separate interview, Petersen said

Topps had decreased end-of-line testing for E. coli from monthly to three times a year.

“Somewhere, I don’t know if lazy is the right word, but they got complacent,” he said.

Topps recalled 332,000 pounds of hamburger on Sept. 25 after authorities in several states reported people becoming ill. The USDA inspection service suspended production the next day, citing deficiencies in sanitation and an inadequate plan that is supposed to outline where contamination might occur and what will be done to prevent it. The plant was barred from reopening without revising its procedures.

Inspectors also questioned Topps’ practice of “re-work,” in which meat ground on one day could be added to meat during another production cycle. No law prohibits mixing different lots of beef, but food safety experts generally agree it expands the risk of contamination.

“That is a very bad process, and hardly anyone in the industry does that,” Petersen said. “If you want to manage E. coli in your plant, it’s just not a good idea to go back in time.” He said his agency is compiling figures on how many processors nationwide use rework.

Federal inspectors also criticized sanitary measures at the plant, citing “product residues observed on product contact surfaces” and “recurring deficiencies of unsanitary equipment,” including “gouges, cracks and tears” on a conveyor belt.

The deadly bacteria strain, E. coli O157:H7, does not originate in grinding plants. It is harbored mainly in the intestines of cattle, but can get into meat through improper butchering and processing.

Grinding operations such as Topps are the last chance to halt the spread of E. coli before the meat is available to the public.

Confronted with those findings, Topps expanded the recall on Sept. 29 to 21.7 million pounds, the second-largest U.S. beef recall at the time — although much of the meat had already been eaten.

Amid an idled production line and the financial fallout from the recall, Topps closed its 67-year-old business on Oct. 5, putting 87 employees out of work.

In late October, the USDA inspection service identified a now-defunct Canadian slaughterhouse, Rancher’s Beef Ltd. of Balzac, Alberta, as a likely source of the multistate E. coli outbreak linked to Topps.

Topps filed on Nov. 21 to liquidate in bankruptcy court, citing thousands of creditors and liabilities that far outstripped its assets.

At least three families have sued Topps, claiming relatives became ill from its hamburgers. With the company out of business, they are seeking shares of insurance payouts that could total $22 million.

“The problem with Topps is it seems they had really low, low frequency of testing their finished hamburger product,” which saved money, said William D. Marler of Seattle, a lawyer for two of the families. “Their testing protocol really was designed never to find E. coli; never to slow the process down.”

Marler examined the inspection documentation at the request of the AP and said many deficiencies should have been caught.

“This report clearly shows that their safety procedures and testing procedures were definitely below par and led to this outbreak and ultimately to their bankruptcy,” he said.

“My point is, these things are so obvious, where was the inspector in July and August 2007?”

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DreamWorks animated releases, only the second and third “Shrek” movies did better.

“You Don’t Mess With the Zohan” features Sandler as an Israeli commando who fakes his death so he can live out his dream to become a hair stylist in New York City.

The movie came in on par with other comedies from Sandler, whose top four past openings range from “The Longest Yard” at $47.6 million to “Click” at $40 million.

“He’s just in his zone. He’s incredibly consistent,” said Rory Bruer, head of distribution for Sony.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Media By Numbers LLC.

colleges and universities and Santa Monica businesses, Fuller said.

Jose Escarce, the board vice president, said the community flirted with the idea of a small high school years ago, but it never materialized due to funding issues.

Mike Bone, a father of two children at SMASH, said he favored a small secondary

WEEKEND RESULTS 1. “Kung Fu Panda,” $60 million.

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3. “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” $22.8 million.

4. “Sex and the City,” $21.3 million.

5. “The Strangers,” $9.3 million.

6. “Iron Man,” $7.5 million.

7. “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian,” $5.5 million.

8. “What Happens in Vegas,” $3.4 million.

9. “Baby Mama,” $780,000 10. “Made Of Honor,” $775,000.

Show debuts in France FROM CP PAGE 1 friend, Thomas Glass, who lives in Washington D.C. “He always inspired us to do things we

school, adding that the alternative school is more like a community where students and teachers know each other on a personal level.

“This whole movement toward a smaller high school is not to denigrate Samohi, I think it’s too big for my kids,” Bone said.

“Hopefully you guys will approve some form of SMASH-like high school and have this experiential learning that my children have started.” normally didn’t do,” Horelick said.

The show will air three days a week for the next five weeks on the France 4 network before it is broadcast again on France 2 in the fall.

Horelick said he hopes the show will get picked up in other French-speaking countries.

“It’s four years in the making and when I

School board members in general supported the concept of a new high school, directing staff to develop a plan to help move the idea to reality.

“I’m a big proponent of it,” board member Barry Snell said. “Although I have a lot of respect for the three high schools, both Malibu, Santa Monica and Olympic.” melodyh@smdp.com

finally saw it online, it was somewhat unbelievable to me,” Horelick said. “The fact we were able to base these stories on our childhood and there are enough people who care about that, I thought that was a great thing.” melodyh@smdp.com

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Nadal routs Federer to win fourth French Open in a row

BY HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer

PARIS Early in the second set of the French Open final, not quite halfway into what would wind up as Roger Federer’s worst loss in 173 career Grand Slam matches, he watched intently as Rafael Nadal pushed a forehand wide to end a lengthy exchange.

Federer saw the ball land out, punched the air and yelled. Neither the exact words — English? French? Swiss German? — nor the precise sentiment — delight? relief? — could be discerned. That he would be so moved was noteworthy in itself.

A man who has won 12 major championships, who has been ranked No. 1 a record 227 weeks in a row, who has placed himself squarely in any discussion about the greatest players in tennis history, found significance in the winning of one measly point.

Why? Because Nadal so thoroughly, so untheatrically, outplayed Federer in every possible facet Sunday, beating him 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 to win a fourth consecutive title at Roland Garros.

During the trophy ceremony following the most lopsided men’s final at the French Open since 1977, and at any Grand Slam since 1984, Nadal felt compelled to say: “Roger, I’m sorry.”

“He dominated from the first point until the end,” said Federer, who hadn’t lost a 6-0 set since 1999, and hadn’t won fewer than five games in a match since 2002. “It’s the strongest Rafa that I’ve ever seen. He was more dominant than the previous years.”

Federer, much to his chagrin, is in perfect position to make that comparison. For the fourth year running, he came to Paris needing a French Open championship to complete a career Grand Slam, something only five men have accomplished.

In 2005, Federer reached the semifinals, then lost to Nadal.

In 2006, 2007 and 2008, Fededer went a step further, reaching the final, then came up short against his nemesis every time.

Think of it this way: Over the past four French Opens, Federer is 0-4 against Nadal, 23-0 against anyone else. Or this way: Federer is a combined 12-0 in finals at Wimbledon (beating Nadal the last two years), the U.S. Open and the Australian Open, and 0-3 in finals at the French Open.

“He no longer plays short balls, the way he did in the past. You can no longer attack him on his forehand, the way I could in the past,” said Federer, now 6-11 overall against Nadal, 1-9 on clay. “He is getting much more aggressive, and it’s becoming much more difficult.”

That said, Federer insisted afterward he can win the clay-court major championship.

“I still go out of this tournament with a positive mind-set,” he said. “Not with a mind-set: ‘Oh my God, I had no chance today.’”

That might be. But had Federer figured out a way to win, it would have been considered an upset. Sound silly? The top-ranked player wins a match, and it’s an upset?

Well, yes. Do not forget how invincible Nadal is on clay, and at this tournament.

He’s the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win the French Open without dropping a set, the first since Borg from 1978-81 to win the tournament four years in a row.

Sunday’s victory also makes Nadal: — 28-0 for his career at the French Open; — 115-2 on clay since April 2005;

— 22-1 in clay-court finals.

“I am humble,” Nadal said, “but the numbers are the numbers.”

His match statistics against Federer were stunning, the sort that make you want to go back and reread them.

Nadal held break points in 10 of Federer’s 11 service games, converting eight times. He won the point 24 of the 42 times Federer went to the net. He won 16 of the 24 points that lasted 10 or more strokes, according to an unofficial tally compiled by The Associated Press.

Most tellingly, Federer finished with 35 unforced errors, Nadal with seven. Yes, seven.

“When I was playing,” Nadal said, “I didn’t believe the match is like this.”

There were times it seemed that Federer couldn’t figure out how to play. Try serveand-volley? Nadal picked the perfect place for a passing shot. Try to hang behind the baseline and trade groundstrokes? Nadal scrambled around, playing defense, until the opportunity arose to switch to offense, and with a grunt and an uppercut of a forehand, the 22-year-old Spaniard would flick a winner.

Unlike, for example, the 2007 Wimbledon final — filled with artistry and grit from both players until Federer won in five sets — only Nadal played with elan Sunday.

“To lose the way I did today — it’s obviously hard and it’s a rough loss, but it’s OK,” Federer said, a blue baseball cap pulled low over his eyes. “I’ll move forward from here, and I’ll try again.”

Nadal recognized it was not Federer’s finest day.

“If I am playing my best tennis ever, I’m never going to win 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 against Roger Federer, no? For sure, it’s impossible,” the second-ranked Nadal said. “He didn’t play very well. Everybody knows that.”

For one fleeting moment, Federer appeared to have a chance to make things interesting. After breaking Nadal for the only time, and later holding serve without facing a break point for the only time, Federer pulled even in the second set at 3-3. The match was an hour old, and finally the tiniest hint of drama broke through the gray clouds.

In the next game, Nadal — gasp! — frittered away two forehands, allowing Federer to get within one point of a 4-3 lead.

Nadal, however, brought it back to deuce, ending an 18-stroke point with a drop shot that Federer reached but slapped into the net.

Federer lost the following two points by missing forehands. And that, essentially, was that. The man who stands two Grand Slam titles shy of Pete Sampras’ record would not win another game, losing the last nine.

“I don’t know whether he didn’t have a good feel for his shots or if he was overthinking,” said Nadal’s coach and uncle, Toni. “What I see is that he’s missing a bit of self-confidence. He never looked comfortable. Maybe it’s a mental block.”

Could be.

“To beat Rafa on this type of surface, you need to play your best tennis,” said Borg, who watched from a front-row seat. “But Roger’s going to be back. And so will Rafa.”

Borg, who thinks Nadal could break his mark of six French Open titles, was among the tournament’s past champions who stood on court Sunday during a prematch ceremony marking the stadium’s 80th anniversary.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080838440 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ROCKET FISH, 2505 OCEAN FRONT WALK, VENICE, CA 90291, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : STEVE CHRISTENSEN, 2505 OCEAN FRONT WALK, VENICE, CA 90291, LISA CHRISTENSEN, 2505 OCEAN FRONT WALK, VENICE, CA 90291 This Business is being conducted by, husband and wife. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: LISA CHRISTENSEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/12/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080867682 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PALM MOTEL, 2020 14TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : SPYROS DELLAPORTAS, 432 NINTH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402; DONNA DELLAPORTAS, 432 NINTH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90402 This Business is being conducted by, husband and wife. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)5/1/1983. /s/: SPYROS DELLAPORTAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/15/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008

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does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080867683 NEW FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STARKE DESIGN, 2727 11TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : LISA LOUISE STARKE, 2727 11TH STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: LISA L. STARKE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/15/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080622377 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PAPERCHASE, AI #/ON 19961093679, 732 AMERICANA WAY, GLENDALE, CA 91210, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : BORDERS, INC., 100 PHOENIX DRIVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: BORDERS, INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 4/10/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008

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Name Changes ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. LS017329 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of KELLY RANAE JUNGERSMITH for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner or Attorney: KELLY RANAE JUNGERSMITH filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: KELLY RANAE JUNGERSMITH to KELLY RANAE GRACE. The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Notice of Hearing: Date: June 20, 2008 Time: 8:30, Dept. A., Room 510 The address of the court is 6230 Sylmar Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91401.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press.

Date: 5/08/2008 PATRICIA M. SCHNEGG Judge Of The Superior Court 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. SS016741 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Petition of ELIZABETH ANNE ELLIOTT for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner or Attorney: ELIZABETH ELLIOTT filed a petition with this court for a decree of changing names as follows: ELIZABETH ANNE ELLIOTT to ELIZABETH ELLIOTT HOPKINS The court orders that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Notice of Hearing: Date: JUNE 19, 2008 Time: 8:30AM, Dept. A., Room 104 The address of the court is 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Santa Monica Daily Press.

Date: MAY 2, 2008 GERALD ROSENBERG Judge Of The Superior Court 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008

DBAS Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name Document Record # 20080622546 Current File No. 20070462490 State of California, County of Los Angeles The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious Business name: PAPERCHASE located at 8307 WEST 3RD STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 3/2/2007 In the county of LOS ANGELES. Registered owners: BORDERS, INC., 100 PHOENIX DRIVE, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION /s/ BORDERS, INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 4/10/2008 Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080877897 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CLINZES CONSTRUCTION CO. , 863 TOWNE CENTER DR. # 160 POMONA, CA 91767. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CLINZELL H. WASHINGTON III 863 TOWNE CENTER DR. # 160 POMONA, CA 91767 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: CLINZELL H. WASHINGTON III This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/16/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080858462 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LEAHEY LIFE COACHING SERVICES, 707 BAY STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : RADCLYFE LEAHEY, 707 BAY STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405; TERRY ANN LEAHEY, 707 BAY STREET, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405 This Business is being conducted by, husband and wife. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)1/1/2008. /s/: RADCLYFE LEAHEY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/14/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name Document Record # 20080868428 Current File No. 040678608 State of California, County of Los Angeles The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious Business name: NATURES SUNSHINE PRODUCTS WELLNESS CENTER located at 2116 WILSHIRE BLVD, SUITE 100, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 3/22/2004 In the county of LOS ANGELES. Registered owners: MICHAEL JAMES BROWN, 1064 HARVARD ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403; MARIA ROCIO BROWN, 1064 HARVARD ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 This business is conducted by: A HUSBAND AND WIFE /s/ MICHAEL JAMES BROWN, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/15/2008 Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 5/19/2008, 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name Document Record # 20080887115 Current File No. 06 0973762 State of California, County of Los Angeles The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious Business name: CARTRIDGE INK located at 11664 NATIONAL BLVD, LA, CA 90064 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 5/03/2006 In the county of LOS ANGELES. Registered owners: STEVEN FREEDBERG, 132 S. OAKHURST DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL /s/ STEVEN FREEDBERG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 5/19/2008 Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080886724 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A FOR C INTERNATIONAL, 9118 ARCADIA AVE. SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : A FOR C INTERNATIONAL 9118 ARCADIA AVE. SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/19/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080839662 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, INC., 28412 ROCK CANYON DR. SANTA CLARITA, CA 91390.

The full name of registrant(s) is/are : PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, INC. 28412 ROCK CANYON DR. SANTA CLARITA, CA 91390 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation.

Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/12/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080847994 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PROFESSIONAL PLUS JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC. , P.P.J.S, 2993 N. MAPLE AVE. RIALTO, CA 92397. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : PROFESSIONAL PLUS JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC. 2993 N. MAPLE AVE. RIALTO, CA 92397 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/13/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080847995 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BILLIONAIRE LOGISTICS ACCESS MANAGEMENT, LLC, B.L.A.M., 16027 S. BROOKHURST # G-155 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : BILLIONAIRE LOGISTICS ACCESS MANAGEMENT, LLC 16027 S. BROOKHURST # G-155 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/13/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080859320 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MATRIX LOCK & KEY, INC., 201 W. CUMMINGS ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90805. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MATRIX LOCK & KEY, INC. 201 W. CUMMINGS ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90805 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/14/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080867753 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as C.B.A MARKET, INC., 4007 OLMSTED AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90008. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : C.B.A MARKET, INC. 4007 OLMSTED AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90008 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/15/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080850331 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RAMIREZ BARBER SHOP 1, RAMIREZ BARBER SHOP 2, 2806 MOUNTAIN VIEW EL MONTE, CA 91732. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JOEL RAMIREZ 2806 MOUNTAIN VIEW EL MONTE, CA 91732 This Business is being conducted by, an individual.

Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)10/28/1996. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/13/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080878490 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 161 ST. PROPERTIES, 4128 W. 161 ST. LAWNDALE, CA 90260. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CALVADA MANAGEMENT CORP. 25034 WOODWARD AVE. LOMITA, CA 90717 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/16/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080878494 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as WOODWARD PROPERTIES, 25034 WOODWARD AVE. LOMITA, CA 90717. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CALVADA MANAGEMENT CORP. 25034 WOODWARD AVE. LOMITA, CA 90717 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/16/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080878491 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KINGSDALE PROPERTIES, MITCHELL BERNARD , 14609 KINGSDALE AVE. LAWNDALE, CA 90260. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CALVADA MANAGEMENT CORP. 25034 WOODWARD AVE. LOMITA, CA 90717 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/16/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080878492 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 97TH ST. PROPERTIES, 728 W. 97TH ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90044. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CALVADA MANAGEMENT CORP. 25034 WOODWARD AVE. LOMITA, CA 90717 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/16/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080849830 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as QUANTUM COMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, 7462 N. FIGUEROA ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90041. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : QUANTUM REALTORS, INC. 611 N. ALVARADO ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation.

Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/13/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080884537 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LIFE, LOVE + POWER, 12824 HADLEY ST. STE. 103-B WHITTIER, CA 90601. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : WILLIAM LERETTE J 9401 DEL MAR AVE. MONTCLAIR, CA 91763 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: WILLIAM LERETTE J This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/19/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080886278 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CARRIE'S SCHOOL OF ADVANCED BEAUTY TECHNIQUE, 12824 HADLEY ST. STE. 103-A WHITTIER, CA 90601. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CAROLINE LERETTE A 6588 PALO-VERDE PL. RANCO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 WILLIAM LERETTE J. 6588 PALO-VERDE PL. RANCO CUCAMONGA, CA 91739 This Business is being conducted by, husband and wife. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: WILLIAM J. LERETTE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/19/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080886475 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EDG JANITORIAL, INC., 11502 MCLAREN ST. NORWALK, CA 90650. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : EDG JANITORIAL, INC. 11502 MCLAREN ST. NORWALK, CA 90650 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/19/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080886474 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PARTNERS FOREVER, INC., 829 N. HOBART BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90029. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : PARTNERS FOREVER, INC. 829 N. HOBART BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA 90029 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/19/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080878312 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANYTIME ANYPLACE 24 HR. NOTARY, 12620 WASHINGTON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : GIL ROMERO, 12620 WASHINGTON BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: GIL ROMERO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/16/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080887116 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CARTRIDGE INK, 11664 NATIONAL BLVD, #102, LA, CA 90064, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JOSH FREEDBERG, 132 S. OAKHURST DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: JOSH

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FREEDBERG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/19/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008

WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 640, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : GETTY FINANCIAL, 1821 WILSHIRE BLVD., SUITE 640, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation.

Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: GETTY FINANCIAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080869319 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BALLONA BEACH SUMMER DAY CAMP, AI #/ON 200516610204, 5512 W. 82ND STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045; PO BOX 5754, PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90296-5754. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : BALLONA BEACH SUMMER DAY CAMP, LLC, 5512 W. 82ND STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90045 (CALIFORNIA) This Business is being conducted by, a limited liability. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)6/2/2005. /s/: BALLONA BEACH SUMMER DAY CAMP, LLC This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 6/2/2005. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/9/2008,6/15/08, 6/23/08 6/30/2008, ,

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080920237 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as C&R AUTO REPAIR , INC., C&R HEADS & PARTS, 23580 PINE ST. NEWHALL, CA 91321. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : C&R AUTO REPAIR , INC. 23580 PINE ST. NEWHALL, CA 91321 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080919277 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CYPRESS CB, LLC, VISTA VERDE, VISTA VERDE APARTMENTS, 2377 DALWORTH ST. GRAND PRARIE, TX 75050. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CYPRESS CB, LLC3934 LEES AVE. LONG BEACH, CA 90808 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)5/22/2008. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080920160 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A LOVELY DAY, INC., 1725 E. HARDWICK ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90807. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : A LOVELY DAY, INC. 1725 E. HARDWICK ST. LONG BEACH, CA 90807 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080957017 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LAW OFFICES OF JACK G. CAIRL, APC, 159 S. NORTON AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90004. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : LAW OFFICES OF JACK G. CAIRL, APC 159 S. NORTON AVE. LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/30/08. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080902207 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as C&C DISCOUNT SALES, 14074 E. LAMBERT RD. WHITTIER, CA 90605. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : RUBEN CUEVAS 2241 PARK AVE. POMONA, CA 91766 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)1/1/1999. /s/: RUBEN CUEVAS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/21/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080919537 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SPOTLIGHT BABY; JUDY KANG, INC., AI #/ON 2901824, 1425 STANFORD ST, UNIT 6, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JUDY KANG/SPOTLIGHT CORP, 1425 STANFORD ST, UNIT 6, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation.

Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: JUDY KANG/SPOTLIGHT CORP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080919539 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as POWER PROPERTY GROUP, 2701 OCEAN PARK BLVD, SUITE 140, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405; 2633 LINCOLN BLVD, SUITE 131, SANTA MONICA, CA 90405. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MEIGAN M. EVERETT, 2527 BARRY AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90064 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: MEIGAN EVERETT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080919540 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MYSTICAL THREADS; MYSTICAL THREADS . COM, 833 EUCLID ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ANNIE SCHMIDT, 833 EUCLID ST, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: Annie Schmidt This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080919541 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GETTY CAPITAL; GETTY; G.F.I; G.C.I AI #/ON 3085122, 1821

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080919538 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SWEDISH HEALTH INSTYTUTE; DR. ANDERS, 937 6TH STREET, #7, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403, COUNTY OF LA. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ANDERS JELVEUS, 937 6TH STREET, #7, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: ANDERS JELVEUS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 5/26/2008, 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080938471 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALEX'S AUTO GLASS, 15743 E. AMAR RD. LA PUENTE, CA 91744. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ALEJANDRO CEJA 524 GLENARBOR ST. SANTA ANA, CA 92704 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)1/1/1999. /s/: ALEJANDRO CEJA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/28/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080936785 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SLAUSON OUTLET, 918 W. 58TH ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90037. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : DAVID RODRIGUEZ 1427 E 71ST ST. LOS ANGELES, CA 90001 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: DAVID RODRIGUEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/28/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080920236 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as STAR MOBILE HOMES, NATIONAL MOBILE HOMES, 9900 LAKEWOOD BLVD. STE. 201 DOWNEY, CA 90240.

The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MCNL, LLC 9900 LAKEWOOD BLVD. STE. 201 DOWNEY, CA 90240 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date). /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/23/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080927913 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MOA DENTAL GROUP, MOA DENTAL IMPLANT CENTER, 3226 SEPULVEDA BLVD. TORRANCE, CA 90505. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JONGWOOK LEE, DDS, INC. 31 E. MACARTHUR CRESENT # E209 SANTA ANA, CA 90505 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/27/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080927548 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MIRNA'S ENTERPRISE,INC., M.E.I., 7017 FISHBURN AVE. BELL, CA 90201. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MIRNA'S ENTERPRISE,INC. 7017 FISHBURN AVE. BELL, CA 90201 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/27/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080946427 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RBF CONTRACT, 1364 MARION CT. CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : RBF GLOBAL SOURCE GROUP,LLC 1364 MARION CT. CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91745 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/29/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080947422 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PICTURE PERFECT VIDEO SERVICES, 14351 RAMO DRIVE LA MIRADA, CA 90638. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JOHN BUSCH 14351 RAMO DRIVE LA MIRADA, CA 90638 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: JOHN BUSCH This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/29/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 6/2/2008, 6/9/2008, 6/16/2008, 6/23/2008

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20080958658 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as Khashm Organization, USA, Iranian Monarchist Movement, 468 N. Camden Dr. Suite 204, Beverly Hills, CA 90232. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : Amir Hakim, 849 S. Shanandoah #102, Los Angeles, CA 90035 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed:Amir Hakim The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)5/30/2008. /s/: This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 5/30/2008. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement

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