Santa Monica Daily Press, October 29, 2007

INSIDE SCOOP

COMMENTARY

SPORTS

SMC INSTRUCTOR GETS ACTIVE PAGE 3 CITY DOESN’T WALK THE WALK PAGE 4 FIGHTING TO LIVE PAGE 14 Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Volume 6 Issue 298

Santa Monica Daily Press IT CAN BE SO SIMPLE SEE PAGE 8

Since 2001: A news odyssey

THE LEARNING TO DANCE ISSUE

TRANSPORTATION

NOT SO FAST

City officials want to review Expo Line plans again STORY BY KEVIN HERRERA PAGE 10 Brandon Wise news@smdp.com

A noble scientist Samohi grad awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

BY MELODY HANATANI I Daily Press Staff Writer LOS ANGELES When Jeremy Pal watched “An Inconvenient Truth,” he came into the movie with not much expectations and a slight dislike for the star of the documentary.

Little did the Loyola Marymount University professor know that he would one day be among the group of scientist sharing the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with the former Vice President Al Gore.

Gary Limjap (310) 586-0339

“It was better than I expected it to be,” the Santa Monica High School graduate said on Thursday.

“Obviously, Al Gore is not a scientist or researcher in any sort of form ... but all things considered, he did a pretty good job and came off being quite likable in my opinion.”

The Nobel Foundation announced the 2007 laureates earlier this month, naming Gore and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change for “their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change.

Pal, a professor of civil engineering and environmental science, is among a group of contributing authors with the

HEADY HONOR: Jeremy Pal, a professor at Loyola

SEE NOBEL PAGE 10

Marymount University, was a contributing author to a study on global warming that earned a Nobel Peace Prize.

platinum

Photo courtesy of Loyola Marymount University

TAXES ALL FORMS, ALL TYPES, ALL STATES

AUDITS • BACK TAXES • BOOKKEEPING • SMALL BUSINESS

It’s all about you... The client

SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA 331 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm • 310.451.1349

• www.readersjewelers.com

(310) 395-9922 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 Santa Monica 90401

Kitchen Kid

Cooking up delicious kitchen experiences for eager eaters of all ages!

Build your child’s confidence, reinforce academic skills, and encourage healthy, adventurous eating at home.

Birthday Parties!

Parent-Child Cook Groups!

Family Classes!

After-School Culinary Lessons!

Calendar 2

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

A newspaper with issues

Happy Holidays Thanksgiving Day Open 7:30a.m. – 2p.m.

Christmas Day Open 7:30a.m. – 2p.m.

1920 Santa Monica Blvd. (Corner of 20th & Santa Monica Blvd.)

(310) 829-9597 7 Hours:: 6:30am m - 10:00pm m Daily

www.kitchenkid.com samantha@kitchenkid.com 310.450.3462

Halloween Horror Films: 'High Tension' 1704 Montana Ave., 7 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.

The Montana Avenue Library is screening “High Tension,” a French film about two women being terrorized by a mysterious killer at a country estate. Free popcorn and beverages will be served.

Play bridge 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.

The Fairview Branch Library invites the public to play bridge.

All levels welcome.

An enchanting lunch 1211 Fourth St., 12:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m.

Storytelling, an enactment of a Halloween-themed fairy tale, lunch, and more make up Halloween Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre — an event for 3- to 5-year-olds and their folks. Ticket prices are $25 for children; parents are free (including lunch) and participate throughout.

Reservations are a must. Call (310) 394-9779, ext. 2 or visit www.SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com for more information.

Kultural Columbus 1700 Ocean Park Blvd., 11 a.m. — 7 p.m.

“Columbus,” is split between Kulturas' two locations - on Fourth Street and Ocean Park Boulevard. The Fourth Street display exhibits two large and striking panels of pastel on paper, while the Ocean Park location exhibits the smaller oil on wood panels.

Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007 Halloween Family Flick: 'Monster House' 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 4:30 p.m. — 6 p.m.

Trick-or-treaters can gear up for the Main Library's Fall Festival celebration at this free screening of the computer-animated flick, "Monster House." All ages welcome. Seating is first come, first served.

Tippi Hedren returns to school 1660 Stewart St., 1 p.m.

Tippi Hedren - the iconic actress best known for her starring turn in Alfred Hitchcock's “The Birds” and who now devotes much of her time to her wild animal preserve near Los Angeles - will give a free presentation at Santa Monica College’s Academy of Entertainment & Technology; Room 235. Hedren will talk about her acting, producing and wildlife efforts with the students. The presentation is open to the public but seating is limited. For information, call (310) 434-8278.

Story time Tuesdays 11360 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., 10 a.m. — 11 a.m.

The West L.A. Library offers stories and crafts for kids every Tuesday morning.

Su mo’ singing 1026 Wilshire Blvd., 9 p.m.

SumoSkinny, Leaha Boschen and Brienne Moore will perform tonight at Temple Bar. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information, visit www.templebarlive.com.

For more information on any of the events listed, log on to smdp.com and click the “Events” tab for the given day’s calendar.

Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

3

Wildfire survivors say grace Group of evacuees give thanks for rescue

BY CHELSEA J. CARTER Associated Press Writer

SAN DIEGO

Survivors of Southern California firestorms that destroyed more than 2,000 homes found reasons Sunday to be thankful even as the damage toll mounted and firefighters worked to contain blazes.

Fire officials were keeping an eye on warm, dry weather that moved in behind a moist, tropical system that allowed fire crews to make gains Saturday. Winds up to 15 mph were expected, but weren’t considered a problem.

“This is fire conditions that we can actively fight, unlike the Santa Ana winds,” said SEE FIRES PAGE 12

Photo courtesy Tom Wright

THOUGHTFUL EDUCATOR: Ryan McMillen discusses a book with his class at Santa Monica College last week.

COMMUNITYPROFILES RYAN MCMILLEN

Reaching the world Educator’s actions help inform media of conflict in Burma

BY JARED MORGAN Special to the Daily Press

SMC The desks in his classroom were positioned in a circle. Ryan McMillen, like the handful of students arranged around him, held a copy of Jonathan Safran Foer’s “Everything is Illuminated.”

McMillen’s copy was different — his was worn and the cover didn’t feature

Elijah Wood. This book was made into a movie two years ago.

The story follows an ordinary young man who travels to Ukraine to find the truth behind his family’s past.

“This class is quiet,” McMillen said, referring to the students after they exited the classroom.

From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, he teaches English 31, or advanced composition, at Santa Monica College. The course is geared toward students majoring in English. But, apparently English isn’t the only subject he gravitates to. This mild mannered college instructor also dabbles in Internet activism.

Since 1967

Quality & Value Always!

Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

310-399-7892 27322 Main n St. Santaa Monica

“1/2 price menu omelettes EVERYDAY! From 6AM until 7AM – GET OUT OF BED!”

Spears attends court hearing

BY LINDA DEUTSCH AP Special Correspondent

Like the lead character in Foer’s book, an ordinary educator, McMillen, made a cyber journey to Burma where a major uprising is currently turning the somewhat obscure Asian nation on its head.

Instead of a personal journey of self-discovery, McMillen was about to embark on helping to enlighten the masses about a conflict that is currently gripping the human family.

After receiving an e-mail containing a video of Japanese journalist Kenji Nagai being gunned down by a Junta soldier in Myanmar, or Burma, McMillen decided to upload it to the iReporter section of

LOS ANGELES Britney Spears arrived in court giggling on Friday but was later heard swearing during a break in a closed hearing that ended with no decision on her bid for shared custody of her two young sons with Kevin Federline.

Lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said the court was expected to issue a written ruling by next Tuesday after extensive testimony was presented on a number of issues.

Spears did not comment after the hearing. Earlier, she uttered an epithet when a reporter asked how the proceedings were going.

Attorney Sorrell Trope, who represents Spears, said “something has changed, but I can’t say what.” He said Spears was pleased,

SEE CP PAGE 13

SEE SPEARS PAGE 12

OpinionCommentary 4

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

My Write

Send comments to editor@smdp.com

Bill Bauer

Do the math on the trees (The Daily Press) story “Cash don’t grow on trees” (Oct. 25) suggests that, according to city staff, Santa Monica may lose millions of dollars if there are any changes to the final Second and Fourth streets streetscape plan — such as the uprooting and relocation of scores of healthy ficus trees, for example.

But exactly which design changes are they talking about? Go to the Planning Department, as we did, and you receive one set of plans for the project. Visit the city’s Web site, and you get a different set of drawings, with a different tree count. If one design was used for the application, and a different one for the bidding (after the grant was awarded), does this count as a money-losing design change?

One thing we know for certain: Leaving the healthy trees in place will SAVE the city over $600,000 — by the city’s own estimates. Let’s stick to what we know: Leave the healthy trees in place, and save a few hundred thousand of the taxpayer’s dollars. That’s hardly a risky proposition.

Dan Jansenson Santa Monica

Not clearing the air Editor:

I am writing out of concern for the air we breathe in the Santa Monica Airport Sunset Park area.

Many years ago, before the large commercial corporate jets; yes, our air was OK to breathe.

We are unable to go into our own backyard due to raw jet fuel filling the air from the jet take-offs and landings.

The article (“What smog? SM honored for clear air initiatives,” Oct. 24) may be talking about the air you breathe down nearer to the ocean with the ocean breezes.

The air quality of this neighborhood is totally unacceptable at so many hours during the day.

You are invited to come to my house and sit in the backyard to take a deep breath and enjoy this air at this end of the runway.

Many people say, “Why not move?” Where are we able to go in Santa Monica with homes being over millions of dollars!

These homes were built here before the jets.

The increase of fumes is totally toxic and we are unable to enjoy daily walks and gardening.

We have to close all windows. The black soot from the exhaust of jets is everywhere.

Help us on this end to make our air safe to breathe.

The safety of our air has not improved and it is misleading to read this article.

Patty Laurie Sunset Park

Bush hits all the wrong buttons Editor:

What does Iran having the capability of one nuclear bomb in 10 years (U.S. intelligence agencies) have to do with raising the specter of World War III, as trumpeted by President Bush? This sounds like the rant and ravings of the fundamentalist right and Armageddon nuts. Or is it nuclear brinkmanship that Bush is aiming at?

Keep George Bush away from the button.

Ron Lowe Santa Monica

If money’s burning a hole in your pocket, it’s not a new pair of pants you need.

FEEDTHEPIG.ORG

ross@smdp.com

Send comments to editor@smdp.com

EDITOR Michael Tittinger

Editor:

FIND THE BENEFITS OF SAVING FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE.

PUBLISHER Ross Furukawa

City’s ‘green’ effort: All talk and no walk LAST MONDAY, I WROTE THAT THE

city’s “green” image was all rhetoric and little action. I wrote that statistical information from the City’s Solid Waste Management was incomplete, deliberately confusing and contradictory — in essence, a shell game.

Bottom line is the city’s record on sustainability including all those "environmentally friendly" things such as resource reduction, recycling and not polluting the environment fell far short of City Hall’s boasts.

Although the city talks a good line, the truth is that its lousy record on most things “green” goes back years. In December, 1993, Craig Perkins, the City’s Director of Solid Waste Management, wrote a letter to Water Quality Control Board inspector who criticized the City Yard and Transfer Station. Perkin’s response appeared to promise to fix problems such as waste exposed to rainfall because of a lack of a roof and a drain that allowed hazardous and toxic effluent to run into the bay, untreated, Although Perkins told the AQMD his facility would be covered by October, 1996, It’s still unroofed. Hazardous chemicals still end up in the bay at Pico Boulevard untreated, especially when it rains and the SMRF treatment plant overflows.

On June 15, 2005, I wrote in this space, "The present City yard and transfer station is where trash is sorted, separated and prepared for recycling or transport to a landfill is in terrible shape. There’s no roof. Dust becomes airborne and isn’t adequately monitored." Being it takes in construction and demolition waste, one fears that airborne particles from the facility may contain asbestos fibers, a known carcinogen, that can dissipate for miles in prevailing breezes.

Environmental problems are not confined to the city yards. Rainwater runoff from parking lots in the newly renovated Virginia Park drain into neighborhood streets and gutters. The city’s traffic jamming policies is responsible for tons of exhaust pollutants that spew into the atmosphere, annually.

With all this, one has to ask, “Where’s the oversight? Where are city politicians with their sustainable, “green” agenda? And, are we going to continue to make bad decisions and costly mistakes?

Nevertheless, despite all the issues. city staff has still recommended to City Council that the city’s Solid Waste Management Division continue to handle collection as well as transfer, recycling and disposal services for Santa Monica’s garbage.

Tuesday night, the council will discuss how to handle Santa Monica’s refuse. It’s item 3-A on their agenda. Numerous options are on the table as put forth by an “independent” evaluation committee in the item’s staff report (available online.) All will affect quality of service, the environment and cost us for decades to come.

The committee says commercial trash

collection would be best handled by the city with an option for a private company to compete with the city. Currently, several private companies are competing to provide commercial collection. If a second private firm were to be added, Athens Services, Inc., a City of Industry operation with a record of union-busting and environmental violations, was recommended as the “second ranked” provider by the committee.

Transfer and disposal services which includes sorting and material recovery also had a number of options. The city could farm this out or handle it in an “improved” City Yard and Transfer Station, itself. Or, it could share the operation with a private partner. The evaluation committee recommended the city handle this function, especially materials recovery — or “recycling” to you and me.

This, means spending tens of millions of dollars to roof the city yard and bring it up to present day standards and environmental requirements.

editor@smdp.com

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Daniel Archuleta daniela@smdp.com

STAFF WRITERS Kevin Herrera kevinh@smdp.com

Melody Hanatani melodyh@smdp.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bill Bauer, David Pisarra, Meredith Carroll, Kenny Mack, Jack Neworth, Lloyd Garver, Seth Barnes, Taylor van Arsdale, Dane Robert Swanson, Mark Marchillo, Ken Tarr, Mike Heayn, Brian Hepp and Mariel Howsepian

NEWS INTERNS Jared C. Morgan Thea J. Chard Gabrielle Harradine news@smdp.com

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Fabian Lewkowicz fabianl@smdp.com

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Morgan Genser Brandon Wise Pablo Robles news@smdp.com

ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Robbie P. Piubeni rob@smdp.com

Rob Schwenker schwenker@smdp.com

WITH ALL THIS, ONE HAS TO ASK, ‘WHERE’S THE OVERSIGHT? WHERE ARE CITY POLITICIANS WITH THEIR SUSTAINABLE, ‘GREEN’ AGENDA? AND, ARE WE GOING TO CONTINUE TO MAKE BAD DECISIONS AND COSTLY MISTAKES?’

Julie Martinez juliem@smdp.com Liam Blume Liamb@smdp.com

ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Cynthia Vazquez advertising@smdp.com

OPERATIONS MANAGER Connie Sommerville connies@smdp.com

PRODUCTION MANAGER Tessa Vergara tessav@smdp.com

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Frances Casareno production@smdp.com

CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER Annie Kotok anniek@smdp.com

CIRCULATION

As an alternative, the committee recommended the city’s Solid Waste Management Division and one or more of two non-Santa Monica based firms and Santa Monica based, Southern California Disposal share recycling, transfer and disposal functions.

City Council has some difficult decisions making, but I can’t help but get a whiff of politics behind this report. The conspicuous absence of a more active roll for locally owned SCD with its clean environmental record (and who happens to be right next door to the current city yard) is puzzling but not surprising.

I’m uncomfortable with the committee’s proposals and I see a wide open door for the city to expand its solid waste operations, but at what cost to Mother Earth and the taxpayers of the community?

Considering the history, I can’t help but feeling we’re all going to be trashed.

Keith Wyatt Glenn Bolan glennb@smdp.com

A newspaper with issues 410 Broadway, Suite B Santa Monica, CA 90401 OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913

Visit us online at smdp.com

The Santa Monica Daily Press is published six days a week, Monday through Saturday.

19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 daily readership. Circulation is audited and verified by Circulation Verification Council, 2006. Serving the City of Santa Monica, and the communities of Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.

Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC

BILL BAUER can mr.bilbau@gmail.com.

be

reached

at

© 2006 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved.

OPINIONS EXPRESSED are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Santa Monica Daily Press staff. Guest editorials from residents are encouraged, as are letters to the editor. Letters will be published on a space-available basis. It is our intention to publish all letters we receive, except those that are libelous or are unsigned. Preference will be given to those that are e-mailed to editor@smdp.com. All letters must include the author’s name and telephone number for purposes of verification. Letters also may be mailed to our offices located at 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, 90401, or faxed to (310) 576-9913. All letters and guest editorials are subject to editing for space and content.

Commentary Visit us online at smdp.com

RECYCLE NOW!

That Rutherford Guy Send comments to editor@smdp.com

CRV ALUMINUM CANS: $1.70 per lb.

Come on, who doesn’t like vampire pictures?

— Bela Lugosi

HALLOWEEN IS ASSOCIATED WITH

strage creatures, but none more so than the vampire. To most, the vampire is a myth, an image popularized in movies, television and books. Yet the vampire is no mere Hollywood creation. It is a universal legend.

Stories about this blood-sucking fiend have been told throughout the world for centuries, perhaps as long as tales have been told. The villagers of Uganda, Haiti, Indonesia and the Upper Amazon all have their local variety of vampire. Native American tribes, Arctic Eskimos and many Arabian tribes know the vampire well. Many of the stories are obviously myth, but some no doubt have their roots in reality.

Incidents involving “actual” vampires have been chronicled by monks, ministers and virtually every form of writer. In fact, the highly respected 18th century French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote: “If there ever was in the world a warranted and proven history, it is that of vampires; nothing is lacking, official reports, testimonials of persons of standing, of surgeons, of clergymen, of judges; the judicial evidence is all-embracing.”

When we begin to examine the elements of truth behind the vampire legend, we soon discover that it disguises a morbid reality.“Today,” writes author Brad Steiger, “medical science recognizes a vampire psychosis wherein troubled individuals may become convinced that their life depends upon drawing fresh blood from human victims. The persons suffering from such a psychosis may, in extreme cases, actually believe themselves to be dead.”

Whether the vampire is a product of fact or fiction, its legend has been trumpeted both in literature and film. However, it is the movies that have by way of folklore, religion, sex and gore woven an irresistible symbol of the underdog vampire who fights and fights again but can never win against the forces of God and men. And now the vampire is so tightly interwoven into our cultural matrix that it seems at times as if the vampire’s torn and ripped spirit is one with modern culture.

The following are some of my favorite vampire flicks.

“Nosferatu” (1922). F. W. Murnau’s film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” remains one of the creepiest and most atmospheric versions. Remade by Werner Herzog in 1979.

“Dracula” (1931). The mother of all American vampire films, this classic starring Bela Lugosi, despite its vintage, is still fine viewing. What would Halloween be without this movie?

“The Last Man on Earth” (1964). The always watchable Vincent Price is the sole survivor of a plague that has turned the rest of the world into vampires who constantly seek to destroy him. This film is the precursor to “Night of the Living Dead” (1968).

“Rabid” (1977). After undergoing plastic surgery, a young girl develops a strange lesion in her armpit and finds that she now has a craving for human blood. Very violent.

Fright Night (1985). A teen discovers that his new next-door neighbor is really a vampire and, with help from friends, seeks to destroy the bloodsucker. But the vampire learns of their plans and fights back.

“The Lost Boys” (1987). A divorced mom and her two boys move to a California town.

But soon the boys are drawn into a group of rebel-rousing teens who are really a gang of vampires. One of the more hip vampire flicks that has the two Coreys (Haim and Feldman) working together for the first time. Violent.

“Near Dark” (1987). Caleb is a farm boy who is a vampire in transition. And in order to become a full-blooded bloodsucker, he has to kill and feed. He hooks up with a small band of close-knit, vicious vampires whose main interest is feeding on humans. But Caleb is a reluctant bloodsucker. Violent.

“The Addiction” (1995). A Ph.D. candidate, when bitten by a vampire, develops a ferocious appetite for human blood. Vampirism here is paralleled with drug addiction. Violent.

“Blade” (1998). Blade is a half-human/halfvampire who seeks out and eliminates his vampire kindred. Soon Blade is battling to prevent a vampire apocalypse. Very violent.

There have been more vampire films made than any other genre. For whatever reason, vampires are considered special.

Maybe it’s because there is something in their character that is reflective of us. After all, the image of the vampire is forever shifting and changing, reflecting not itself but our own fears and secret longings. The vampire casts no reflection in the mirror. He doesn’t have to—after all, it’s our own faces we see when we gaze into the vampire’s eyes.

JOHN W. WHITEHEAD is founder of The Rutherford Institute.

P R O U D LY B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y

Going to pot City officials have been accused of dragging their feet when it comes to allowing medical marijuana dispensaries into the city. Some city bosses say it would be more trouble than it would be worth.

So this week’s Q-Line question asks: Should the city welcome dispensaries as they would any other state-approved business? What safeguards do you believe should be put in place if such a thing were to occur?

Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your answers in the weekend edition of the Daily Press. Please limit responses to a minute or less.

(Up to $1.90 per lb.) Drop-off donation bins available 24 hours in front 2411 Delaware Avenue in Santa Monica

(310) 453-9677

MICHIGAN 24TH

Santa Monica Recycling Center

CLOVERFIELD

John H. Whitehead

“I am Dracula.”

5

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

X DELAWARE AVE.

10 WEST

WHATT AREE YOU U AFRAID D OF? Flying?? Publicc Speaking?

Doctors?? Exams?

Auditions?? Spiders?? Heights?

Wee cann makee them m disappear!

John McGrail C.Ht. Clinical Hypnotherapist

(310) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com

GERMAN CAR SERVICE Specialist in Repair of Porsche • VW • Audi • BMW

Best alternative to high dealer prices I Complete service and repair I All work guaranteed I Locally owned and operated since 1965 I

2202 O LYMPIC B LVD., S ANTA M ONICA • ( 310) 8 29-2563

LocalNation 6

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO “Know Before You Go” is a weekly update on construction projects throughout Santa Monica. Here is a run-down of this week’s construction projects initiated by City Hall

Alley Closure at 3107 Santa Monica Blvd.

Construction crews are working in the alley behind 3107 Santa Monica Blvd. The alley will be closed to traffic. Detours will be posted at various sites during construction.

Annenberg Community Beach Club at Santa Monica State Beach (415 Pacific Coast Hwy.) Material delivery to the construction site will continue 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Flag persons will be in the area to ensure safe conditions and limit disruption to Pacific Coast Highway.

Annual Tree Trimming Project City trees will be trimmed at the following locations this fall: Second Street (California to Colorado avenues), Fourth Street (Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado Avenue), Main Street (Pico Boulevard to Southern city limits), Montana Avenue (Seventh to 17th streets), 24th Street (Idaho Avenue to Wilshire), Ashland Avenue (Lincoln Boulevard to 14th Street), Delaware Avenue (15th Street to Cloverfield Boulevard), Virginia Avenue (Centinela Avenue to Stewart Street). There will be minimal lane closures from 7:30 a.m. to 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.

Back On the Beach Café (445 Pacific Coast Hwy.) Flag persons will be assisting with parking lot and Pacific Coast Highway traffic flow, weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Big Blue Bus Transit Store (223 Broadway) Improvements to the Big Blue Bus Transit Store include a new building façade and construction rehabilitation. Construction is scheduled until Oct. 31.

Big Blue Bus Campus Expansion (1620 Sixth St.) Public parking at the corner of Sixth Street and Colorado Avenue is now closed. There is no parking or pedestrian access to the south sidewalk of Colorado Boulevard, between Sixth and Seventh streets. West sidewalk of Seventh Street, between Colorado Avenue and Olympic Boulevard will also be closed to pedestrians.

Marine Street Utility Undergrounding Relocation and undergrounding of electric, phone, and cable facilities on Marine Street, between Lincoln Boulevard and Prospect Court. Parking limitations will be posted daily and detours may be announced as necessary.

Stewart Park Restroom Project (1819 Stewart St.) Construction of new restroom facilities at Stewart Park. Sidewalk is closed on the west side of Stewart Street (between Exposition and Delaware). Please use east sidewalk.

Temporary restrooms are on-site for public use.

Traffic Signal Upgrade Installation of the fiber optics infrastructure will continue on Lincoln Boulevard from Olympic Boulevard north to Wilshire Boulevard, Wilshire Boulevard from Lincoln Boulevard, and Ocean Avenue from California Avenue south to Colorado Boulevard. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Lane closures and sidewalk closures can be expected throughout the construction zones.

Wilshire Storm Water Diversion Structure Construction for the installation of the diversion facility on Ocean Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard is in process and is scheduled for completion in December . Traffic will be narrowed to two lanes north, one lane south on Ocean Avenue at Wilshire.

Second and Fourth Street Pedestrian Improvements Pedestrian and streetscape improvements along Second and Fourth streets will consist of sidewalk repairs, installation of the new curb extensions at mid-block crossings, tree replacements and relocations, and tree uplighting. Crews will be trimming trees on Second and Fourth streets from Oct. 1 to Oct. 22. Possible pedestrian detours, please follow posted detour signs. Sidewalk repair work continues on Second Street (between Santa Monica Boulevard and Colorado Avenue). Sidewalk repair work continues on Second Street (from Colorado Avenue to Wilshire Boulevard). Possible pedestrian detours, please follow posted detour signs.

Reno trespassers feel railroaded

BY SCOTT SONNER Associated Press Writer

RENO, Nev. Gabe Kennedy had never heard of the railroad police when a special agent for Union Pacific wrote him a $190 ticket for trespassing on a bridge university students routinely use as a shortcut to campus.

Neither had Jason Ormsby, a graduate chemistry student at the University of Nevada, Reno, or Katie Carr, who is studying there to be a teacher.

“I cried,” said Carr, 22, who lives in neighboring Sparks, nicknamed the “Rail City” because of its birth along the tracks at the turn of the 20th century.

“I’ve never even had a speeding ticket and I get a walking ticket,” she said. “I asked if he would give me a warning and he told me, `Police don’t give warnings. The signs are the warnings."’

One of the last vestiges of the Old West, railroad police have been protecting the rails since the mid-1800s when they faced Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Unfamiliar to most, they are railroad employees who have law enforcement jurisdiction under state and federal laws to make arrests and carry firearms.

Pennsylvania became the first state to authorize its governor to appoint railroad police officers in 1865, four years before completion of the transcontinental railroad.

Before that, several railroads hired famed private detective Allan Pinkerton, who foiled a conspiracy in 1861 to sabotage track between Baltimore and Wilmington, Del., as part of an attempt to assassinate President Lincoln.

Nevada didn’t formally authorize railroad police until 1921 in a law that remains largely unchanged, said Guy Rocha, the state’s archivist.

“In the very early period they were protecting the interests of the railroads, whether it was the instance of the assassination attempt out East or breaking unions,” Rocha said.“Most of the time it is keeping people off their property — hobos or bums or tramps.”

Last month, Union Pacific’s police extended their long arm of the law to Reno college students, issuing $190 citations to two dozen who were nabbed during a four-hour special enforcement operation as they crossed the railroad bridge over U.S. Interstate 80 on the north edge of the downtown casino district.

Dale Bray, Union Pacific’s director of public safety, said the railroad has conducted 208 similar special operations around the nation this year and removed 5,600 people from railroad property while issuing trespass citations to 122 people.

Several Reno students claimed as many as 100 people were cited, but Bray said the agents told him the total was only 23. A number of people were stopped before they walked onto the bridge and therefore were not cited, he said.

“These operations are not to punish people, it is to enforce laws that are there to protect them,” said Bray, who noted students could use pedestrian bridges within a block and a half in either direction.

“One of them was wearing headphones and another was reading the newspaper as they walked across the narrow bridge,” he said.

Many of those caught grudgingly paid their tickets. But about a dozen who said they were being “railroaded” showed up in Reno Justice Court to challenge the fines.

“I was just trying to make it to class on time so I cut across the railroad bridge,” one student quietly explained to the judge.

Ormsby said he and his friend were about two-thirds of the way across the bridge when the officer approached.

“He told us in a rather aggressive way how dangerous it was to cross the bridge, but if he really was concerned about that he could have been on the other side of the bridge warning us away instead of issuing us a citation,” Ormsby said.

“I thought we were just going to get a warning. The whole thing seemed pretty ridiculous,” he said.

Justice of the Peace Jenny Hubach agreed.

“It’s sort of silly that they charged you.

I’m going to dismiss it,” she told one defendant before dismissing the cases against each of the accused railway trespassers. “They must have had a slow day.”

Railroad officials said the matter is anything but silly.

“We take safety very seriously here,” said James Barnes, a regional spokesman for Union Pacific, headquartered in Omaha, Neb. Last year, 517 people died while trespassing on railroad property in the United States. From January through Aug. 1 of this year, there have been more than 26,000 instances of trespassing on Union Pacific property, Bray said.

I ASKED IF HE WOULD GIVE ME A WARNING AND HE TOLD ME, `POLICE DON’T GIVE WARNINGS. THE SIGNS ARE THE WARNINGS."’ Katie Carr Reno student

This past week, a man was injured and his two dogs killed when they were hit by a train on a trestle in Verdi west of Reno near the California line. It was the same spot where this summer two people escaped but the horses they were riding were struck and killed by a train.

Richard Gent, Nevada’s director of Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit group that Union Pacific helped start years ago to educate the public about railroad safety, said the Reno train bridge in question has been a popular shortcut for students years.

“It is a challenge there,” he said from Fallon. “There are other places you can cross nearby where there are sidewalks.”

Gent said the tickets are warranted because a train moving at 55 mph takes more than a mile to stop and if someone was on the bridge, they’d have nowhere to go.

“It’s a difficult lesson to learn but you’ve got to start somewhere. The next lesson is someone gets killed out there and everybody says, `What happened?"’

Bray said there was nothing excessive about the $190 fines.

“How much money do you want to put on someone’s life?” Bray asked.“I think you could argue it’s not enough for this type of activity.”

Union Pacific stepped up its enforcement of trespassing generally since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, he said.

Environment Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

7

Nature challenges trail’s guardians

BY KATE RAMSAYER I Associated Press Writer MT. JEFFERSON WILDERNESS, Ore. Last November, a torrent of ice, water and rocks roared down Milk Creek from the slopes of Mount Jefferson.

The flow, probably released when an earthen dam collapsed on Milk Creek Glacier, carried Volkswagen Beetle-size boulders a mile downstream, rerouted streams and left several feet of mud on the forest floor in the valley below.

It also damaged the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Now, where the trail used to slope down to cross Milk Creek, there’s a 30-foot cliff.

“It scoured it near vertical,” said Brad Peterson, a trail crew foreman with the U.S. Forest Service. “It was pretty staggering when we saw it.”

Lacking a trail, hikers had to either scramble downstream a hundred yards or so to find an easier river crossing, or slide down the cliff, sometimes lowering their backpacks down first by rope.

Horseback riders couldn’t pass at all, Peterson said.

Although the Pacific Crest Trail was officially completed in 1993, its path isn’t fixed in stone, and the land surrounding it is not static.

In addition to floods, fires regularly scorch Oregon’s section of the trail, which not only changes the views, but also increases the amount of upkeep required.

Even regular winter storms cause damage that threaten to overtake the trail.

The Forest Service steps in to help with big stuff, like in September, when a crew blew up boulders. But with the agency’s budgets stretched thin, and a goal to involve the public in taking care of national trails, the Pacific Crest Trail also gets help from a dedicated group of volunteers that keep it passable for hikers and equestrians.

IT SCOURED IT NEAR VERTICAL. IT WAS PRETTY STAGGERING WHEN WE SAW IT.” Brad Peterson, A trail crew foreman At Milk Creek last month, a blast echoed down the valley and sent up a cloud of white smoke and rock bits, as the Forest Service set off explosives to clear the trail.

Because this is a national scenic trail, there was more concern with getting it in shape for hikers and horsemen than there would be otherwise, said Abe Quihuis, recreation technician with the Detroit Ranger District.

“Any time you have a national recreational trail, it gets

By the Associated Press

SPOKANE, Wash. New research has bolstered some scientists’ suspicion that large swaths of the Inland Northwest are vulnerable to damaging earthquakes.

Seismic activity in Eastern Washington and northern Idaho is relatively low compared to that on the Pacific coast, but scientists are proposing high-tech studies to assess the potential hazards.

Several recent earthquakes in north Spokane and southern Stevens County in northeast Washington were so small that no one reported feeling them. They turned up on an advanced network of seismographs covering the Western United States.

A “swarm” of minor earthquakes in 2001 and 2002 rattled downtown and north Spokane from depths so close to the surface that seismologists warned that a quake one magnitude stronger could cause serious damage to many of the city’s stock of older buildings.

“I think this is a more important issue than Spokane might realize,” Craig Weaver, a seismologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, said about the 2001-2002 earthquake swarm.

Similar quakes have occurred periodically in Spokane, while larger ones have been documented across the region since 1872.

A magnitude-5.5 quake struck north of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in 1942, underscoring the potential for stronger tremors in the region.

Spokane had been considered a lowhazard area until a 3.7-magnitude tremor shook the city on June 25, 2001. It was the first of more than 50 earthquakes recorded over the next 10 months, the largest of which reached magnitude 4.0.

A one-point increase in magnitude on the scale is actually a 10-fold increase in amplitude, so a 5.0 quake is ten times larger than a 4.0 quake.

“The fact that it was right there in town was pretty dramatic,” University of Washington seismology professor Steve Malone told The Spokesman-Review.

“What does that mean for the future?”

Scientists aren’t sure, but they’re eager to get a better idea of what seismic hazards the region faces.

New technologies such as aerial laser mapping and global positioning are helping researchers better understand earth movements.

Historically, seismic activity in the Inland Northwest has been concentrated in three or four areas: Walla Walla and MiltonFreewater, Ore., where Columbia Basin geology bumps into the Blue Mountains; southcentral Washington where a “fold and thrust belt” of rock layers occurs; and in the Lake Chelan area where newer volcanic basalt rock meets older types of rock at the north edge of the fold-and-thrust belt.

Spokane sits at the northern edge of the volcanic basalts, making it a boundary area where earthquake hazards are typically found.

A cluster of four earthquakes with magnitudes of 1.5 to 2.3 struck along the Little Spokane River on the city’s north side in September. Three similarly small quakes occurred earlier this month in southern Stevens County.

Recent high-tech laser mapping done in the Puget Sound area has uncovered major earthquake fault lines extending in an eastwest direction toward Eastern Washington.

A fault through the Tacoma area along the White River was traced into the crest of the Cascades and is believed to be connected with the Yakima Fold Belt to the east. The USGS is planning aerial laser mapping in the Toppenish Ridge and Yakima areas in hopes of tracing the Tacoma fault line eastward.

Scientists increasingly believe that seismic features throughout Washington are interrelated.

“We need to figure out how to put all of Washington into a more complete earthquake and tectonic model,” Weaver said.

In Spokane, the U.S. Soil and Conservation Service is planning the first high-resolution laser mapping of the urban area, about 400 square miles around the city, Weaver said.

B OB G ABRIEL I NSURANCE Providing Professional & Personalized Service Since 1936 Auto Experts

Life, Disability & Pension

Homeowners

Commercial & Business

Workers Compensation

Group & Individual Health

Representing “A” rated companies including MERCURY INSURANCE California survey shows Mercury Insurance Auto rates to be the most competetive in this area.

Phone Quotes Available We encourage you to support the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum — The Archives of Santa Monica.

1539 Euclid (310) 395-2290

310.829.0305 2325 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

99546014

Scientists want more data on seismic hazards in NW

top priority,” he said.

Quihuis and others spent the winter and spring getting special permission to use tools like explosives and power drills in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.

Glacial ice and a massive, warm rainstorm probably combined to cause the flood that damaged the trail.

Yet a more common occurrence — wildfires — can also cause trail maintenance challenges that last for years.

Last year, the Forest Service closed the Pacific Crest Trail twice because of fires in the region. This year it narrowly avoided closing the route for the G.W. Fire, said Chris Sabo, trails specialist with the Deschutes National Forest.

“During the G.W. Fire we were concerned about the through-hikers coming through, and if it was to be closed how to reroute them,” he said. “Our main concern during a fire is just getting anybody out of danger.”

Fires also have a lasting affect the trail itself.

“You lose your forest canopy and all the vegetation,” Sabo said. “It’s a big concern, especially that first winter, that you could have some severe drainage on the trail.”

In 2003, the B & B Fire burned over the trail in the Deschutes National Forest.

The fire left the volcanic soil even more prone to erosion, said Mike Dawson, trail operations director with the Pacific Crest Trail Association.

Environment 8

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Earth Talk By the editors of E Magazine

Send comments to editor@smdp.com

*CHILDRENSS & ADULTT COSTUMESS FORR SALE *ADULTT COSTUMEE RENTALS *MASKSS *WIGSS *MAKE-UPP * ACCESSORIES *CUSSTOMM DRESSMAKINGG *TAILORING *ALTERATIONS 2516 WILSHIRE BLVD. SANTA MONICA, CA 90403 * (310) 582-8230 * FAX (310) 582-8233 (www.UrsulasCostumes.com)

Photo courtesy Getty Images

REACHING OUT: Getting large institutions to begin recycling is no easy job. But the recycling itself is easy, thanks to service providers that can provide the supplies needed to gather recyclables and the regular weekly or daily pick-ups.

Getting big business to recycle is simple Dear EarthTalk: The hospital I work at doesn’t recycle at all, not even plastic bottles and cans or food service trays. I was wondering how to get the facility to start up some kind of recycling system?

Adrianna Schultz via e-mail

GETTING A LARGE INSTITUTION OR CORPORATION

on board with recycling is no easy job, especially when you are starting from scratch. A good place to begin is to get permission from higher-ups to solicit bids from waste haulers and recyclers interested in new business. Such service providers can provide you with both the supplies needed to gather recyclables as well as regular weekly or daily pick-ups, depending on needs.

If convincing your employer to look into recycling in the first place is a stumbling block, there are many resources available to help turn that tide. The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC), a state agency dedicated to helping Ocean State businesses manage solid waste in environmentally sound ways, publishes “In the Workplace,” a print and online pamphlet that outlines the steps for setting up a workplace recycling and reduction program. According to RIRRC, wannabe workplace recyclers need to start by securing organizational support and commitment and educating fellow employees about the importance of recycling. The pamphlet also includes useful tips about reducing waste altogether.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s “Recycling Works” program offers a similar set of guidelines specifically for recycling at hospitals and health care institutions. Additionally, New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation publishes a free guide showing health care facilities how to evaluate their performance in preventing waste and pollution and

identify opportunities for recycling and for cutting back resource use.

Another good resource for information on hospital recycling is the website of the nonprofit Waste Reduction Resource Center, which offers case studies detailing how several small and large health care facilities coast-tocoast have launched successful and money-saving recycling and waste reduction programs.

Examples include a Vermont hospital with no budget for recycling that set up a self-sustaining, money-saving system for organics collection and composting, and a Pennsylvania hospital that now saves $150,000 a year due to the implementation of its recycling program.

Those looking to reduce waste in hospitals should be sure to consult the “Plan-Do-Check-Act” section of the Sustainable Hospitals website.

The summary provides useful tools for getting management approvals and enlisting the support of employees in both recycling and lowering disposable product consumption. It also has a section on how to reduce energy usage.

Implementing recycling and waste reduction programs at hospitals makes sense not only for local ecology and for institutional bottom line, but also for the examples that can be set for the millions of patients and workers that pass through the health care system every day.

Want to get down to earth? earthtalk@emagazine.com.

Submit

questions

to

Environment Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

9

Ceramics maker goes green

BY JEFF BARNARD I AP Environmental Writer GRANTS PASS, Ore. A lot of people talk about sustainability.

Barry Russell, CEO of a small high-end decorative tile manufacturer called Encore Ceramics, goes way past the point that he can obviously justify it for the bottom line.

All three cars owned by the company are hybrids.

Russell buys carbon-offsets for air and highway miles logged by the company. Solar panels on the roof produce some electricity and the rest is green-tagged. More solar panels are going in. Leftover clay and glazes are recycled so they don’t become pollution. Packaging is almost exclusively recycled paper. Motion-detector switches turn lights on and off automatically.

“Am I crazy?” says Russell. “Maybe.”

Not so much crazy as ahead of the curve in a growing business ethic that is saying companies need to save energy, recycle more, produce less waste, and reduce the need for foreign oil, said James Sweeney, professor of management science and engineering at Stanford University.

“Most every company I ever worked with has its own internal set of principles that restrict them from being willing to do a group of things that may be legal but they think are unethical,” said Sweeney.

“What seems to be happening now, more and more, is understanding one of those ethical principles is that we need to take personal responsibility for our impacts on the environment.”

When it comes to acting on that ethic, small privately held companies like Encore Ceramics have a big advantage over large publicly held ones, said Deborah Gallagher, professor of environmental policy at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment.

“You have stockholders and other stockholders that are interested in the bottom line, and they only let the public corporations go so far,” she said. “If you have a private company it’s a little easier. The same goes for small versus large.”

However, dominant corporations have a far greater impact when they take meaningful steps to go green, such as Wal-Mart demanding its suppliers become more sustainable, she added.

She remains skeptical large corporations will go to the lengths that some small companies are going to without government mandates, or that sustainability will have much impact on the environment until more major corporations make big commitments.

THEY ARE NOT GIVING UP SOMETHING IN ORDER TO BE GREEN.” Kathy Sheehan,

Senior vice president of GfK Roper Consulting

One big hurdle CEOs face is accounting for the benefits of sustainable manufacturing practices, such as disposing of hazardous wastes, recycling, and dependence on foreign oil.

Likewise, there are few computer tools for engineers and designers that easily calculate the embedded energy costs and recyclability of materials the way there are to figure the strength and flexibility.

But as manufacturers face the prospects of taxes on greenhouse gases, tougher disposal laws, and penalties for not using green power — all being talked about in California — companies like Encore Ceramics will be ahead of the curve, said David Dornfeld, professor of manufacturing engineering at the University of California at Berkeley.

Conventional accounting practices don’t reflect them.

Breakthroughs can be expected once a company commits to examining every aspect of a business through the lens of sustainability, said Jim Hartzfeld, managing director of InterfaceRAISE LLC, a sustainability consulting

firm that is a spinoff of Interface Inc., an Atlanta carpet tile manufacturer dedicated to sustainability.

He advises companies that beyond cutting costs for energy and waste, embracing sustainability can improve their reputation, attract better employees, get better performance out of employees and foster innovation.

“It’s a huge business opportunity to retool and reimagine what you do,” he said.

Hartzfeld credits the sustainability lens with two breakthroughs at Interface. One was making each carpet tile a little bit different from the others in a given lot, eliminating the need for a customer to buy extra for replacements because the dye in the next lot wouldn’t match exactly. The other was a decision to develop a process to make carpet backing from recycled materials.

“We invested $12 million in a new way of making carpet tile backing that was barely penciled out as an investment at $25 (per barrel) oil,” he said. “These guys look like geniuses now.”

Still, getting consumers to accept green products remains a tough sell, said Kathy Sheehan, senior vice president of GfK Roper Consulting, which produces the annual Green Gauge report on consumers and the environment.

More than 70 percent of consumers contacted for Green Gauge say a company’s environmental practices are important in deciding what products they buy, where they shop, where they work, and where they invest. But 74 percent say green products are too expensive and 61 percent feel they don’t work as well.

“They are not giving up something in order to be green,” Sheehan said. “One of the themes that comes out is that if you can make it easy for people, it is much more likely to be effective.”

Russell’s epiphany came 15 years ago while working at a different tile manufacturer in Santa Rosa, Calif., where an engineer friend explained the threats to future generations from global warming.

TheAgentDirectory J.D. Songstad RE/MAX WESTSIDE PROPERTIES 11990 SAN VICENTE BLVD. #100 LOS ANGELES CA 90049

J.D. Songstad is "Tuned In" to all your Westside real estate needs!

www.MrWestside.com JD@MrWestside.com

(310) 571-3441

Andrea Arpaia Pacific Ocean Properties 2212 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica

aarpaia@pacificoceanrealestate.com

The Agent Directory is a unique advertising opportunity to present yourself as more than a name and a number. This unmatched section will allow you to list your specialty, focus, and the demographic you’re targeting.

Your goals become my priority.

Gaby & Associates — a Team of Real Estate Professionals dedicated to excellence Serving Buyers and Sellers on the Westside gabyschkud@aol.com

(310) 586-0308

310.502.5648

From Malibu to Hollywood, first time home-buyers t o experienced investors or simply for strategic real estate planning I am your one stop strategy shop! I focus on the needs of my clients and make sure everything runs smoothly from property to loan to follow-up after a completed transaction.

Gary Limjap Coldwell Banker 2444 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90403

Coldwell Banker 2444 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 102

468 N. Camden Dr. Ste. 200, Beverly Hills

(310) 706-6992

Your Company Name 97092 Pacific St. Suite 1F

Gaby Schkud

“Appreciate the Difference” Alliance Properties Group

I am originally from Napoli Italy. I specialize primarily in residential and income properties.

My goal is to provide you with a personalized and efficient service.

Your Name Here!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Call today at (310) 458-7737

Your guide to local real estate agents

Santa Monica Realtor for more than twenty years. www.garylimjap.com

(310) 586-0339

garylimjap@earthlink.net

Rob Schultz Pacific Ocean Properties 2212 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica Real estate is my life. For fifteen years I’ve lived and breathed real estate for my clients.

We can make the impossible happen.

rschultz@pacificoceanrealestate.com

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

(310) 392-9223

Santa Monica Daily Press readers will purchase 1/2 a billion in real estate this year.

CALL US TODAY TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS LOCAL LISTING.

458-7737

(310)

Local 10

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Expo Line gets second look

BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer

DOWNTOWN Citing preliminary reports that have the Exposition Light Rail line traveling through Santa Monica down the middle of Olympic Boulevard with elevated sections in downtown that could be as high as 35 feet, city officials are spending $300,000 to have other options considered.

The Exposition Construction Authority will consider which routes will undergo further environmental review on Thursday, Nov. 1.

City staff has issues with the rail line traveling down Olympic Boulevard to a potential Fourth Street station adjacent to the Civic Center and a renovated Santa Monica Place mall. As currently proposed, the rail line would travel down the mid-section of Olympic, which would require the removal of the landscaped median and coral trees.

Staff would like the Expo Authority to consider removing one lane of traffic on each side of the median to preserve the landscaped median, coral trees and the green boulevard along Olympic.

“The future Exposition light rail line is critically important to Santa Monica and it is crucial that the project serve the community in the best way possible,” Ellen Gelbard, deputy director of special projects, wrote in a city staff report. “Much of the future land use planning focuses on the Exposition light rail and the incredible opportunity that it presents.”

There is also an issue with the Olympic route and how it connects with downtown.

Current studies have the rail line rising as high as 35 feet above street level to cross Lincoln Boulevard and freeway ramps before connecting with the Fourth Street station, which would also be raised.

“It is important that the light rail station be well integrated into our downtown and the likelihood is vastly improved if the station is at-grade and easily accessible,” Gelbard wrote.

Councilman Kevin McKeown said he finds the idea of having elevated portions of the rail line “appalling.” Other members of the council agreed.

Their preference seems to be Colorado Avenue. Under this proposal, the rail line would use the Expo right of way until it ends at 17th Street, where the alignment would transition to run down the middle of Colorado to downtown. City staff considers this to be a more pedestrian friendly alternative.

Russell Sydney from the Sustainable Transport Club in Santa Monica, told

Brandon Wise news@smdp.com

VISION OF THE FUTURE: This landscaped median on Olympic Boulevard would have to removed to make room for the Expo Line in current plans.

council members that Colorado would be preferred by bicycle riders because it would be easily accessible and not include elevated sections that would create problems for those will neighborhood electric vehicles.

trees in the downtown area as part of a streetscape improvement project. The Treesavers group has filed to have the tress landmarked, which has put the project on hold.

The Colorado option would require the

IF YOU THINK PEOPLE ARE UPSET ABOUT FICUS TREES, WAIT AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY STARTS GOING AFTER CORAL TREES.” Russell Sydney, Sustainable Transport Club “I think one of the important elements is the character of Olympic Boulevard,” Sydney said. “If you think people are upset about ficus trees, wait and see what happens when the construction authority starts going after coral trees.”

Sydney was referring to the controversy over the council’s decision to remove ficus

removal of one lane of traffic in each direction. City staff believes the majority of parking spaces could be retained on Colorado and have minimal impact on traffic given that the majority of drivers use Colorado east of 20th Street where the Water Gardens complex is located.

It is believed that the Colorado option

would be less expensive than the Olympic aerial alignment. It would also avoid the issue of median and coral tree removal.

City staff is looking at other issues as well, including the placement of stations near Cloverfield Boulevard and 17th Street.

Current studies show the easternmost station located above Cloverfield in an aerial configuration. The construction authority has indicated both aerial and at-grade stations will be evaluated. City staff believes a station should be located at Bergamot Station, which has been the plan ever since that property was purchased by City Hall.

In Mid-City, staff is concerned about the placement of a station to connect with Santa Monica College. Currently, the construction authority is not committed to a third station, just the one at Cloverfield and in downtown. City staff is hoping they can convince the authority to put a station at 17th Street and Colorado because of its proximity to SMC and its ability to connect with Big Blue Bus routes. kevinh@smdp.com

Loyola Marymount professor earns a Nobel FROM NOBEL PAGE 1 IPCC, a collaboration of scientists, that earned the prize in the category of peace.

“It’s a great honor to be part of that process that led to the peace prize,” Pal said.

The 37-year-old Pal was born in Santa Monica and raised in Venice, graduated from Lincoln Middle School and later from Santa Monica High School in 1988. He went on to attend Santa Monica College for a brief period of time before moving on to Loyola Marymount University where he graduated with his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and later MIT for his post-graduate studies.

Before he joined the faculty at his alma mater, Pal worked for five years at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics as a scientist.

Pal, who now lives in Westchester, was attracted to the field of environmental science because of his love for natural resources and the great outdoors.

“We are natural and we are part of nature,” he said.

Founded in 1988 by the World Meteorological Association and the United Nations Environmental Programme, the IPCC aims to find a scientific consensus as to what is happening to the climate, assessing published reports and research. The group is split into three different focus groups and one task force, each assessing a different aspect of climate change, from the options of limiting greenhouse gases to the negative and positive effects of climate change.

Pal, who joined the Swizterland-based organization three years ago, focuses his work on regionalizing projections of potential global warming, exploring weather data on regions

such as Los Angeles and parts of Europe and Asia.

“I look at changes in extreme temperatures and precipitation ... and see how that would impact water resources and agriculture and human health,” Pal said.

Several of the IPCC’s working groups issued reports earlier this year that concluded that most global warming to date has been caused by human beings and is virtually certain to increase or continue in the future due to human activities, one of the biggest culprits being emission.

“There’s a lot of pride in the sense that the product developed by the IPCC is really well received and now the dissemination of the report is going to be wider,” said Dr. Kristen Averyt, spokeswoman for the IPCC. “The public in particular will really get to know the product.” melodyh@smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

ADVERTISEMENT

GAMES 25¢

COSTUME CONTEST BEGINS AT 6:00 PM.

FUNHOUSE $1.00 PICTURE BOOTH $1.00

NO TICKETS SOLD AFTER 8:15 P.M.

m

The PALloween Carnival is made possible through the generous support of:

Trick-or-Treat Sponsors

Mummy Sponsors

Candy Corn Sponsors

Pacific Park – Dave Rosenberg/State Farm Insurance – Bubba Gump Shrimp Company

Bourget Bros. - First Private Bank & Trust – Fremont Investment and Loan – Infiniti of Santa Monica – Lares Café – Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel – Pence Hathorn Silver – Santa Monica Bay Physicians – Sheraton Delfina – Tegner Miller Insurance Brokers – Wilson & Vallely Towing

Goblin Sponsors Volkswagen Santa Monica, Lexus Santa Monica, Toyota Santa Monica – SM-UCLA Medical Center

Jack-O-Lantern Sponsors Ray & Alice Carriere – First Class Vending – First Federal Bank of California – James B. Parr, CPA – Standard Parking – Taslimi Construction – Nort & Jean Wyner – Parkview Imaging, Dr. Jerry Dalrymple

Ghost Sponsors Barrett's Appliances – Bernard George Investigations, Inc – Dealer Operating Control Service Inc. – Linda Elson – Michael Flinkman Family – Four Oaks Garage Inc. – Real Property Group – Eddie Kanter – Readers Fine Jewelers – Hal Quigley, CPA – ISU Bob Gabriel Co. Insurance

The Barker Hangar is wheelchair-accessible. If you have an event specific disability-related request, please contact the PAL staff at (310) 458-8988 or TTY: (310)458-8696 at least three days prior to the event.

Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Line #14 serves the Santa Monica Airport.

11

Local 12

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Fire survivors count blessings FROM FIRES PAGE 3 Daniel Berlant, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

But there was a possibility of strong offshore winds in another seven days, he said.

It was the onset of the seasonal Santa Anas — fierce, dry winds blowing from the desert and out to sea — that spread fires across more than 500,000 acres of Southern California during the week, chasing a half-million people from communities as homes burned.

Despite the destruction, so many who lost so much still gave thanks at church services in some of the hardest-hit communities.

At the Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church, where 60 families lost their homes, they gave thanks for the big things: for lives saved, for families, for friendships. They also gave thanks for small things: a hug, a shoulder to cry on.

Nancy Hylbert gave thanks for a wrought iron ice cream table and chairs that survived outside, and a terra cotta cat statue from her garden.

“They are the only links with my past,” she said. “I feel a little bit like an amnesiac with no link to my past.”

Barbara Warden escaped her home with only three boxes of photographs and

her grandfather’s cuckoo clock.

“We’re sitting in church and I’m saying to myself, our lives will never be the same,” she said.

And yet Warden said she, too, was thankful. Nobody in her community or family was hurt or injured.

Fragile Handle with Prayer.”

Members hugged and rejoiced over the congregation’s fortune: The fire had spared all local members’ homes, a woman had given birth to a healthy baby boy while evacuated, and power had stayed on for those who disobeyed the

WE HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. WE HAVE EACH OTHER.” Barbara Warden, Wildfire survivor A day earlier, she sifted through the ashes of her home and found a sundial given to her by her husband. It was engraved with the message: “Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be.”

“That says it all, doesn’t it?” she said.

“We have a lot to be thankful for. We have each other.”

At Crestline, in the Lake Arrowhead region of the fire-ravaged San Bernardino Mountains, about 25 members of the Community Presbyterian Church had to piece together their own worship service because their interim pastor couldn’t get a resident’s card, the crucial piece of identification needed to drive past roadblocks.

A sign outside the church said, “Life is

order to leave town.

“Praise the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, we have lucked out much more than we deserve,” said Bill Lange, a scientist who led the service. “Dear Lord, thank you for sparing us again and thank you for helping all the people who needed the help.”

As the organist started playing “Here I Am, Lord,” several women wiped tears from under their glasses.

Symbolizing the region’s improving outlook, San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium was surrounded by thousands of people Sunday — but this time they were National Football League fans, not fire evacuees.

The San Diego Chargers’ game against the Houston Texans brought out crowds

of tailgaters following a week in which it had seemed the contest would have to be moved somewhere else.

Heidi Schutte was among volunteers soliciting the crowd for donations to aid fire victims. Her bucket was filled with $5 and $10 bills.

“People have been very generous. There’s no change in here — all bills,” she said.

Monika and Cody Dayton partied with 18-month-old son Aidan and friends at table full of chips and dips and a small grill.

The Daytons hadn’t been affected by the fires, but had taken in evacuees, and Monika Dayton said she had been among the many people who brought donated goods to the stadium while it was serving as a shelter.

Before the game, the crowd gave an ovation to a group of firefighters, law enforcement officers and National Guard members. Four firefighters led the Chargers onto the field, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, surrounded by fire and police chiefs and team captains, presided over the coin toss.

As of Sunday, the state Office of Emergency Services tallied 2,767 structures destroyed. OES spokeswoman Kim Oliver said the number included 2,013 homes.

With more than a dozen fires fully surrounded, firefighters were pushing to complete lines around seven others.

Spears’ appearance leads to little change in custody battle FROM SPEARS PAGE 3

FINGERTIPS

Morgan Genser news@smdp.com Compton College's Steve Tirogene leaps in the air to attempt a circus catch, but Santa Monica College defensive back Devyn Clayborn is there to break-up the pass Saturday at Corsair Field. Clayborn was called for interference on the play, but SMC went on to win its homecoming game 38-28. The victory was SMC's first of the season.

but he declined further comment.

Each parent will have a day with the boys this weekend, Kaplan said during a short news conference.

The three-hour hearing was held before Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon, who previously said there was evidence that Spears is a “habitual, frequent and continuous” user of drugs and alcohol.

He had withdrawn approval for her to even visit the children after finding she had failed to comply with some conditions for shared custody.

He later withdrew the ban and allowed her to visit Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1 — but only in the presence of a court-approved monitor.

Spears arrived at the courthouse on Friday eating cheese puffs in her white Mercedes-Benz convertible. She giggled when asked by reporters outside the courtroom if she was nervous.

She was escorted by sheriff ’s deputies and wore a black print dress and cowgirl boots. Her brown hair was lightly streaked with blonde highlights and she carried a large handbag.

Federline arrived a few minutes after Spears, wearing a gray pinstriped suit and an earring in his right ear.

Both were under court order to attend the proceedings.

They were asked to stand, raise their right hands and swear to tell the truth, which they did.

A few moments later, Gordon closed the hearing to the media at the request of Trope, who was expected to argue that Spears had complied with court orders and should regain the shared custody she lost earlier this month.

During a morning hearing, another lawyer for Spears won a motion to bar videotaping of deposition testimony in the case.

Attorney Thomas Paine Dunlap argued that video of the depositions would almost certainly wind up on YouTube.

He said his celebrity client had a right to be protected from that exposure.

Gordon made his ruling on that matter despite his concern that Spears is constantly courting attention.

Local Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

13

PUBLIC DUMP IN SANTA MONICA MICHIGAN

DELAWARE AVE.

FRANK

24TH

CLOVERFIELD

Southern California Transfer Company

10 WEST

310-828-6444 1908 Frank St. in Santa Monica SCDisposal.com

Attention Contractors and Construction Sites: We are a close and convenient Santa

Monica permitted and authorized mixed C&D transfer station.

Approved C&D Recycler * Roll off service available

GOT NEWS?

IF YOU SEE NEWS HAPPENING OR HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT,

GETTING SQUEEZED

Morgan Genser news@smdp.com Santa Monica College's Jackie Dawson (left) and Daniella Da Costa (right) challenge Pierce College's Rebecca Mendez for a loose ball on Friday. The game at Pierce College resulted in a 7-0 loss for the Corsairs.

COMMUNITYPROFILES RYAN MCMILLEN

McMillen is an unlikely activist FROM CP PAGE 3 CNN’s website.

“I just thought I should do something with it,” he said. “I sat on it for six hours … then decided to upload it. Someone from CNN’s iReporter called me. Later I got contacted by a guy with a British accent, which I guess meant that he was higher up.”

McMillen wasn’t comfortable with putting the Daily Press in touch with his source “for obvious reasons,” he said.

Those reasons involve a government that has a record of committing gross infringements on its citizens’ freedoms.

One such citizen, Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of the National League for Democracy political party, has been detained on and off by Burma’s Junta government since 1989. Suu Kyi, an advocate for nonviolent resistance against the Junta, has won numerous awards including the Sakharov Prize from the European Parliament, United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Jawaharlal Nehru Award from India and the Noble Peace Prize for her human rights efforts.

The U.N. Security Council, in an Oct. 11 report, stressed the importance of early release for all political prisoners being detained by the government of Burma.

“It also calls on the Government of Myanmar and all other parties concerned to work together toward a de-escalation of the situation and a peaceful solution,” the report stated.

Shortly after McMillen uploaded the video of the Nagai shooting, the government of Burma reportedly cut itself of from the rest of the World Wide Web. Following recent hikes in Burmese gas prices, citizens rose up in protest.

IT TAKES A FOREIGNER BEING KILLED TO SHED LIGHT ON WHAT’S GOING ON OVER THERE.” Ryan McMillen SMC instructor

The Junta, frustrated by the wave of videos being transmitted out of the country from Internet cafes, took measures to shut down the country’s Internet and cell phone service. Several media sources cited McMillen’s act of cyber reporting for the communications blackout, but he feels it was just something he had to do.

“Something happened in translation from the reporter to the editor and I was blamed for shutting down the Internet in Burma,” said McMillen. “It takes a foreigner being killed to shed light on what’s going on over there.” news@smdp.com

CALL THE SANTA MONICA PRESS AT OUR NEW TIPLINE!

CALL [310] 458-7737 Visit us online at smdp.com

Sports 14

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

NCAA SOCCER

Cal goalkeeper fights for her life

BY JANIE MCCAULEY AP Sports Writer

BERKELEY The diagnosis came a few weeks

SURF CONDITIONS

WATER TEMP: 60°

SWELL FORECAST ( 3-5 FT )

Today an ever-so-slight increase in southerly swell (180 degrees) is expected from a storm that was spinning off the coast of Peru a couple days ago. Waist to chest seems like a reasonable call for this one. No NW is expected, so this minor SW is about it for Monday

LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS TRACKING SW TRACKING SW

FOR FOR

4TH...

7TH...

TIDE FORECAST

FOR

TODAY

IN

SANTA MONICA

ago for California goalkeeper Jorden LaFontaine-Kussmann — lymphoma.

Now the 18-year-old freshman is about to undergo her second round of chemotherapy to attack a large mass in the middle of her chest. When she told her friends on the men’s soccer team she will soon be bald, they beat her to it: They shaved their heads in support.

“She’s amazing,” said Jordan Bethke, a freshman goalie on the Cal men’s team.

“She’s dealing with it like a champ.”

LaFontaine-Kussmann is handling her ordeal with a sense of humor and sense of purpose. She insists she will be back on the field for the 2008 season.

“I kind of just feel like I’m injured for six months,” she said. “I will pick back up where I left off. Not playing soccer is not an option.”

LaFontaine-Kussmann is staying in school, choosing not to return home to Lakewood, Wash., for treatment because of the support at Cal. The men’s players sporting what are now buzz cuts — the hair is growing back and they plan to shave again — but that’s just the beginning.

Her teammates are wearing navy blue wristbands with the initials “JLK” and lime green warmup shirts donated by the Missouri women’s soccer team. The Cal players also had green bracelets made in honor of Jorde, as they call her, and are plan-

ning a head scarf and hat party so she is prepared to stay warm this winter.

Teammate Megan Jesolva cut her hair to have a wig made for LaFontaine-Kussmann.

Cal also is trying to get former players involved.

“I sent an e-mail out to the coaches in Division I and asked if they had any experiences to share,” first-year Cal coach Neil McGuire said. “The overwhelming response has been incredible. Not only are we mobilizing but so are other programs.”

When the Bears play at Arizona State on Friday night, the Sun Devils will wear wristbands in her honor. Former Cal coach Kevin Boyd is now at ASU, and he recruited LaFontaine-Kussmann.

She will move into an apartment next week, with one of her sisters who has relocated to the Bay Area to help. Her parents also will be around regularly.

Because her cancer affects the cells of the immune system, LaFontaine-Kussmann has to be extra careful not to get sick. After her chemo treatments, which last anywhere from six to eight hours at a time, she is zapped. So having her own space and being out of the dorms will allow her to be much more comfortable as she recovers.

She will have five more chemo sessions spaced over three-week spans, followed by two months of radiation.

The last thing she wants is to be treated as if she is sick.

“Why be down and depressed about it?” she said. “I have the best situation going — a school that cares. I kind of feel lucky.”

NCAA FOOTBALL

Little changes atop AP poll

BY RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

NEW YORK Be careful, Boston College.

The Eagles were the new No. 2 in the Top 25 released Sunday, a ranking that’s been more of a burden than a reward recently. The second-ranked team in The Associated Press poll has lost three consecutive weeks. BC faces its toughest test of the season Thursday night at No. 8 Virginia Tech.

Ohio State is No. 1 in the media poll for the second consecutive week, receiving 57 first-place votes.

BC was idle this week but moved up one spot after South Florida became the latest No. 2 to lose, joining Southern California and California. The Bulls lost 30-27 at Rutgers on Thursday night.

The Eagles received two first-place votes and 1,494 points, giving them a small lead on No. 3 LSU. The Tigers moved up two spots, hopping over No. 4 Oklahoma, and received two first-place votes and 1,479 points after beating Auburn 30-24 on a last-second touchdown. Auburn fell five spots to No. 23 after the loss.

Oregon was No. 5, up two spots, and No. 6 West Virginia moved up three places.

Ohio State, Boston College, LSU, Arizona State and Oregon were the top five teams in the second Bowl Championship Series standings released Sunday.

After four top 10 teams lost last week, four new teams moved up to replace USF, South Carolina, Kentucky and Cal.

No. 7 Arizona State, which received one first-place vote, moved up five places without playing this week. The unbeaten Sun Devils (7-0), who have their highest ranking since ending the 1996 season No. 4, play Cal on Saturday.

Virginia Tech jumped three spots and Florida and Southern California also moved back into the top 10. The Gators and Trojans are tied for ninth.

Boston College hasn’t been ranked this high since the Eagles were No. 1 in 1942.

South Florida dropped nine spots to No. 11 after its first loss of the season.

No. 12 Kansas, one of the five remaining unbeaten teams in major college football, has its highest ranking since finishing the 1995 season No. 9.

No. 13 Missouri is followed by Kentucky, which lost to 45-37 to Florida, and South Carolina, which was upset 17-6 at home by Vanderbilt and fell nine spots.

No. 16 Hawaii (7-0) is the lowest ranked of the unbeaten teams.

No. 17 Texas, California, which dropped eight spots, Michigan and Georgia round out the top 20.

Four new teams entered the rankings this week, including No. 21 Virginia. The Cavaliers are in for the first time since 2005.

No. 22 Alabama, No. 24 Penn State and No. 25 Rutgers moved back into the rankings after victories.

Falling out this week after loses were Texas Tech, Cincinnati, Tennessee and Kansas State.

People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Blast off Although he typically shuns attention, former astronaut NEIL ARMSTRONG on Saturday addressed a crowd at the dedication of a new engineering building named for him at Purdue University, his alma mater.

Armstrong, the first person to step foot on the moon, said the faculty, not the building’s name, would make it valuable to students.

Former astronaut Armstrong helps dedicate Purdue University building moon on July 20, 1969.

NASA chose Armstrong to descend a ladder and leave the first lunar footprints.

In the decades since, Armstrong has never been as visible as Buzz Aldrin, who followed him out of the Eagle and onto the lunar surface, said James Hansen, an Auburn University professor.

Hansen, who authored Armstrong’s 2005 autobiography, said

“We dedicate this building today, but by itself, it cannot impart knowledge. It requires people,” Armstrong, 77, told a crowd of about 350 who gathered for the dedication.

Armstrong, who graduated from Purdue in 1955 with a degree in aeronautical engineering, gained international fame when the Eagle, Apollo 11’s lunar module, landed on the

Armstrong understands his fame, but he’s always been a bit uncomfortable with it because it was somewhat coincidental.

“It’s because he was the first,” Hansen said. “He’s embarrassed about that a little bit because he and Buzz landed at the same time. For various reasons, he was the one selected to go down the ladder first.”

Sixteen of Purdue’s 22 graduates who became

astronauts attended Saturday’s dedication, including Gene Cernan, who was the last man to walk on the moon in Apollo 17’s December 1972 lunar visit.

Jerry Ross, another Purdue graduate who became an astronaut, said Armstrong has kept his modesty despite his accomplishment and his famous first words.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

15

MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE 1328 Montana Avenue (310) 395-4990 The Haunting (1963) (NR) 7:30

AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 1441 3rd Street (310) 458-1506 The Comebacks (PG-13) 1:30, 3:35, 5:40, 7:50, 10:00 Lars and the Real Girl (PG-13) 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55 Saw IV (R) 2:10, 4:35, 7:00, 9:30 Things We Lost in the Fire (R) 1:40, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45

HARGITAY CAN’T ESCAPE Like the rest of us, MARISKA HARGITAY can’t seem to get away from the “Law & Order” series either.

While in Hawaii, the actress from “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” turned on a TV and the show was on.

“I was like, ‘Argh, I can’t get away from it.’

I turned it off and ran outside and of course people were like, ‘Oh my God you’re on TV right now!” the television detective told Newsweek magazine for editions on newsstands Monday.

AP

Kim apologizes for his DUI arrest in Hawaii DANIEL DAE KIM, one of the stars on ABC’s “Lost,” has apologized for his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving.

Kim said he was deeply ashamed and embarrassed and will fully cooperate with police, in a statement issued Friday by his publicist, Cindy Guagenti.

“It saddens me to know that I jeopardized the welfare of the kind people of Hawaii, a community that I love and call my home,” the statement said.

Honolulu Police arrested Kim early Thursday after an

officer spotted him driving erratically at about 2:30 a.m.

He was booked at the downtown police station and released after posting bail.

He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.168, twice the legal limit.

“To my friends, family, colleagues and fans, thank you for your kind words of support.” Kim said. “To those I have disappointed I can only ask that you accept my heartfelt apologies. I am truly, truly sorry.”

AMC 7 SANTA MONICA 1310 3rd Street (310) 289-4262 30 Days of Night (R) 1:20, 4:00, 4:35, 6:40, 7:15, 9:15, 10:00 Dan in Real Life (PG-13) 1:50, 4:45, 7:15, 9:55 Elizabeth: The Golden Age (PG-13) 1:15, 3:45 The Game Plan (PG) 1:35, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 Gone Baby Gone (R) 1:40, 4:30, 7:05, 9:45 Saw IV (R) 2:30, 5:05, 7:25, 10:05 We Own the Night (R) 1:25, 4:05, 7:00, 9:55

AP

LANDMARK NUWILSHIRE 1314 Wilshire Blvd (310) 281-8223

People time, Capricorn

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have:

★★★★★ Dynamic ★★★★ Positive ★★★ Average ★★ So-So ★ Difficult

Happy Birthday!

Often, life is a mixed bag, especially this year. On some level, a partnership will be intrinsic to your well-being. You will test the waters intellectually, emotionally and any other way you could possibly devise.

Your imagination seems limitless. Questioning and playing devil’s advocate is positive but not controlling. Your finances need careful managing, and spending too much could be tempting.

Always remember your long-term goals.

Born Today Actress Kate Jackson (1948) Actor (1947)

Richard

Dreyfus

Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at http://www.jacquelinebigar.com (c) 2006 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

Eastern Promises (R) 1:00, 4:00, 7:15, 9:45 Into the Wild (R) 1:15, 4:45, 8:15

ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★ Clear your messages. Make sure all parties are satisfied with agreements. You might find that this isn’t the case and you assumed otherwise. Encourage openness from others. You might need to curb your temper a touch! Tonight: Happy to be home.

★★★★ Imagine what it might be like to be someone else. Be relentless in the pursuit of more information and knowledge.

Through this avenue, you’ll find new answers. Find an expert if need be. Expect a lot of requests. Tonight: Could be late.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

★★★ Juggling your finances might not be what you want to do, but it’s what you need to do. Your understanding reaches a new level once you settle a hassle and can relax. Exchange ideas.

Tonight: Dinner with a friend.

★★★ Someone makes a heavy overture and means it. How important is it to maintain your independence? Don’t allow pressure to build financially. Handle a problem before it handles you.

Tonight: Play a game or listen to music.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

1:00, 4:30, 8:00

★★★★ You might feel overwhelmed by everything that is on your plate; just dig in rather than talk or groan. Slowly, you will see a difference. Seriously consider an expenditure that might be a timesaver. Tonight: Do some price comparison.

★★★★ Others continue to claim their power. Instead of feeling left out or tromped on, look at this period as your personal escape from responsibility. Do what you want for a change.

Don’t worry. Tonight: Say yes to an offer or suggestion.

Slipstream (R)

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★★ Though your mood often comes through, saying less might be the best way to work through an issue. If you listen and observe, you’ll discover a faulty judgment. State your case only when you are sure. Tonight: You feel more like yourself!

★★★ Take the plunge. Get as much done as possible. Jump over obstacles. You will find that if you turn around later, these “hassles” will have disappeared. Schedule appointments for later in the day. Tonight: People time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★ Use the daylight hours for a cause. You will get results as long as you don’t take a moment or event personally. Keep at it. Friends and meetings play an unusually significant role. Ask for support if need be. Tonight: Vanish. Just for you.

★★★★ You can put a spin on nearly anything if left to your wiles. The problem might be that you are none too grounded in the long run. Take a hard look at facts. Refocus on your longterm path. Tonight: Honor the fact that you might be tired.

Michael Clayton (R)

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

Tim Burton's The Nightmare

★★★★ Others seek you out. On some level you might wonder if you have enough responsibilities. Your shoulders are about to become broader, as others clearly need your help. Aim for what you want. Tonight: Don’t sell yourself short.

★★★ Recognize your priorities, and you will be in good shape.

Everyone has limits — you included. You might need to get your inner house in order before you start a new project or idea.

Finish what remains today. Tonight: Your mind spins out.

h

LAEMMLE’S MONICA FOURPLEX 1332 2nd Street (310) 394-9741 Bella (PG-13) 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:55 Darjeeling Limited, The (R) 1:40, 4:40, 7:20, 10:00 Lust, Caution (Se jie) (NC-17)

1:50, 4:50, 7:30, 9:55

MANN'S CRITERION THEATRE 1313 3rd Street (310) 395-1599 Across the Universe (PG-13) 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 The Heartbreak Kid (R) 12:40, 3:40, 7:40, 10:20 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, 7:30, 9:30, 10:30 Rendition (R) 1:20, 4:20, 7:20, 10:00 Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3D (PG) 12:00, 2:20, 4:40, 7:00, 9:20

More information email news@smdp.com

Comics & Stuff 16

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Janric Classic Sudoku

Girls and Sports

By Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty level ranges from Bronze (easiest) to Silver to Gold (hardest).

Difficulty

BRONZE

The Meaning of Lila

By John Forgetta & L.A. Rose

Š 2006 Janric Enterprises Dist. by Creators Syndicate Inc.

GETTING STARTED There are many strategies to solving Sudoku. One way to begin is to examine each 3x3 grid and figure out which numbers are missing. Then, based on the other numbers in the row and column of each blank cell, find which of the missing numbers will work. Eliminating numbers will eventually lead you to the answer.

The Other Coast

By Adrian Raeside

SOLUTIONS TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE

Garfield

Your ad could run here!

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

Dog eat Doug

By Jim Davis

By Brian Anderson

Comics & Stuff Visit us online at smdp.com

17

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

DAILY LOTTERY 12 20 24 38 51 Meganumber: 3 Jackpot: $63M 8 9 13 22 24 26 Meganumber: 19 Jackpot: $23M 7 12 16 35 39 MIDDAY: 8 2 0 EVENING: 5 1 8 1st: 09 Winning Spirit 2nd: 08 Gorgeous George 3rd: 06 Whirl Win

MYSTERY PHOTO

RACE TIME: 1.40.83

Fabian Lewkowicz fabianl@smdp.com

The first person who can correctly identify where this image was captured wins a prize from the Santa Monica Daily Press. Send answers to editor@smdp.com.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the winning number information, mistakes can occur. In the event of any discrepancies, California State laws and California Lottery regulations will prevail. Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at California Lottery retailers. Visit the California State Lottery web site at http://www.calottery.com

NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY

Strange Brew

By John Deering

CHUCK

SHEPARD

â?š Contrary Thinking: (1) Three U.S. finance professors, working with business data provided to the government of Denmark, concluded that a company's profitability usually falls following a death in the CEO's immediate family.

However, the professors found (according to a September Wall Street Journal report), that profitability slightly increased if the family death was that of the CEO's mother-in-law. (2) The Tata Group, a Mumbai, India, company that handles customer-service calls for several U.S. firms, has outsourced some of its work to a firm in Ohio (according to an August Fortune magazine report), on behalf of a client that insists on operators knowledgeable about American geography.

TODAY IN HISTORY The Harvard University 1921 football team loses to Centre College, ending a 25 game winning streak. This is considered one of the biggest upsets in college football.

The New York Stock Exchange crashes in what will be called the Crash of '29 or "Black Tuesday," ending the Great Bull Market of the 1920s and beginning the Great Depression.

In Louisville, Kentucky, Cassius Clay (who later takes the name Muhammad Ali) wins his first professional fight.

A collection of irreplaceable gems, including the 565 carat (113 g) Star of India, is stolen by a group of thieves including Jack Murphy from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

The first-ever computer-to-computer link is established on ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet.

Vietnam War: Vietnamization - The total number of American troops still in Vietnam drops to a record low of 196,700 (the lowest level since January 1966).

Demonstration flight of a secretly modified C-130 for an Iran hostage crisis rescue attempt ends in crash landing at Eglin Air Force Base's Duke Field, Florida leading to cancellation of Operation Credible Sport.

After years of delays, the 63rd Street Tunnel opens for service, the first expansion of the New York City subway system since 1967.

The American Galileo spacecraft makes its closest approach to 951 Gaspra, becoming the first probe to visit an asteroid.

1929

1960

Speed Bump

1964

By Dave Coverly

1969 1971

1980 1989 1991

WORD UP!

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

v a l e t u d i n a r i a n \val-uh-too-dinAIR-ee-un; -tyoo-\, noun: 1. A weak or sickly person, especially one morbidly concerned with his or her health. adjective: 1.

Sickly; weak; infirm. 2. Morbidly concerned with one's health.

18

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

ADVERTISEMENT

WANTS YOU TO SEE WHAT ALL THE BUZZ IS ABOUT

ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A

PRIZE PACKAGE 5 lucky winners will win: 4 passes to a special advance screening on November 1 at The Grove at 7:30 p.m.

Wowwee Flytech ™ Barry B. Benson ™

Please arrive early as seating is on a first come, first served basis and is not guaranteed. Theater is overbooked to ensure capacity. Admission is not guaranteed.

Simply complete the information below and send to: Santa Monica Daily Press/Bee Movie Promotion 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

All entries must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007. Winner will be notified on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2007.

(Employees of Santa Monica Daily Press, Paramount Pictures, and Wowwee are not eligible to participate.)

NAME

PHONE

ADDRESS

IN THEATRES NOVEMBER 2

Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

Classifieds

550 per day. Up to 15 words, 20 cents each additional word.

$

Call us today start and promoting your business opportunities to our daily readership of over 40,000.

Miscellaneous AFFORDABLE HOUSE CLEANING $40 by day, honest reliable, own transportation, references, L.I./L.O. nanny housekeepers. Low fees, been in business since 1988, open 7 days. Call, ask for Adeline (818)705-0295 or fax (818)705-0297

Announcements

$1000. REWARD for Lost Pot Belly Pig. Lost in Santa Monica Cyn. 10/22 at 8 AM. "Henry" or "little piggy" 15 lbs. PLEASE CALL 310-573-1760

Employment ADVERTISING SALES REP for Aviation publication. Big Commissions. Travel Perks. Must Show previous sales success. Michael@FlyingAdventures.com

IMMEDIATE POSITIONS available in the Environmental Services Department. Looking for part time housekeepers/ floor techs. Hospital Experience preferred. Call (310)829-8431 for interview.

$5.50 A DAY LINER ADS! CALL TODAY PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST FRI., SAT. and SUN. in Santa Monica. Call (310)998-2200. Ask for Susan

Furniture Pets Boats Jewelry Wanted Travel

Vacation Rentals Apartments/Condos Rent Houses for Rent Roomates Commerical Lease

Real Estate Real Estate Loans Storage Space Vehicles for Sale Massage Services

LOVELY RETAIL Space for lease, 1414 4th st.(between Broadway and Santa Monica Blvd)one block from the Promenade,outstanding foot traffic,1100 sq.ft plus private office, bathroom and parking,high ceilings,large streetfront windows,great light,available immediately. call 310-395-6924,12-6

RADIO PUBLICITY Campaign Sales, p/t or f/t in Santa Monica, $80k potential p/t. 310-998-8305 x84 WAIT STAFF Part time and full time positions available. Competitive wages and benefits.

Must have clear criminal background and be drug free. Please apply at 2107 Ocean Ave. SM, 90405.

WANTED AM & Pm Delivery Drivers Must have insurance & Clean driving record Call Patty’s Pizza 310-576-6616

HOWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP (310) 869-7901 Studios from $1,200. One bedrooms from $1,500. Two bedrooms from $2,000. Additional locations in West L.A. PLEASE Visit our website for complete listings at: www.howardmanagement.com

For Sale

MAR VISTA $1695 2 Bdrms, 1 Bath, No Pets, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Parking, Patio, 3573 Centinela Ave., “Rear Unit” Open Daily for Viewing 9am-7pm, Additional Info in Unit.

SPA/HOT TUB 2007 Model. Neck Jets.

Therapy seat. Warranty. Never used.

Can deliver. Worth $5950, sell for $1950 (310) 479-3054

MAR VISTA 3976 Inglewood Blvd. Unit 5, 1+1 $1050, stove, fridge, blinds, carpet, balcony, laundry, parking, no pets.

(310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com

Bookkeeping Services

MARINA DEL Rey $1000+ Studio/1Ba, Carpet, Fan, F/P, D/W, Gym Pool, $1250/Mo 1BD/BA Carpet, Fan, F/P, D/W, Gym, Pool, Cat ok $1350 /MO 2bd/2Ba Carpet, Fan, F/P, D/W, Gym, Pool, Cat ok $11850/Mo We have others From $650.00 310-276-0881 www.apartmenthunterz.com

QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING service, personal or businesses. Call 310 977-7935

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

For Rent 1244 11TH st. unit B 2+1/5 in Santa Monica, $1825, stove, new carpet, blinds, laundry, parking, no pets.

(310)393-6322 www.jkwproperties.com 12610 CASWELL Ave Unit 8, 2+2, stove, ceiling fan, new carpet, blinds, on-site laundry, tandem parking, no pets. $1495 (310)578-7512 jkwproperties.com

SANTA MONICA $800+ Studio Lower, Bright, Carpet, ref, stove, kit, No Smoke $800/MO Studio 1/Ba; No pet, balcony, carpets, parking $950/MO 1bd/Ba upper, no pets, ref stove, new paint SMC, PKG $1100/Mo We have others From $650.00 310-276-0881 www.apartmenthunterz.com

ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737

There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper.

(310)

BOLD IT! MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT SANTA MONICA $1750/mo. 19th Street near SM Blvd., spacious 2bd/1bath, upper. Large private patio, new carpets, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, laundry, parking, small building. No pets. Info (310)828-4481.

SANTA MONICA, $1695, 2 Bdrms, 1 Bath, NO Pets, Stove, Refrigerator, Parking. 1935 Cloverfield Blvd. #16, Open Daily for viewing 9am-7pm. Additional info in Unit. Manager in #19 VENICE $900+ Studio/1 Ba, view, No Pkg, LDY, Stove , HDWD $950/Mo 1BD/BA Sunny upper unit, 1 block from the beach $1045/MO 2bd/2Ba CRTYRD, laundry, Stve, bal, carpets, F/P $1900/Mo We have others From $650.00 310-276-0881 www.apartmenthunterz.com

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST GENERAL office 45wpm MS Word, filing, phones in Marina del Rey. 16 hrs. per week, Fax resume with salary history to (310) 306-4498

458-7737

Computer Services Attorney Services Business Opportunities Yard Sales Health and Beauty Fitness

Wealth and Success Lost and Found Personals Psychic Obituaries Tutoring

All classified liner ads are placed on our website for FREE! Check out www.smdp.com for more info.

SANTA MONICA $1295 1 bdrm, 1 bath, no pets. Stove, Refrigerator, Parking.

2535 Kansas Ave. #104. Open daily for Viewing 9am-7pm. Additional info in Unit. Manager in #101.

CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! Prepay your ad today!

Announcements Creative Employment For Sale

LOOKING FOR A GREAT PART TIME JOB? A leading Market Research Company is looking for Hosts/Hostesses for its Los Angeles Focus Group facilities located in Santa Monica. Must have previous experience in Hospitality, Hostessing, Hotel or Wait Staff or in Market Research or related field. Interested applicants must be computer literate, responsible and flexible, well spoken and have previous experience with direct client interaction both in person and on the telephone.

Job responsibilities include greeting clients, meal serving/clearing, audio & video recording as well as basic office and reception duties. Please email with "CSR Position" in subject line for consideration to mnorris@focuspointeglobal.com.

Your ad could run here!

LICENSED REAL ESTATE Assistant Needed Busy, successful Santa Monica real estate agent is seeking a licensed, experienced assistant. Monday thru Friday, no weekends required. Salary commiserate with experience. Please email resumes to katebransfield@hotmail.com

CLASSIFICATIONS:

Commercial Lease

RADIO INTERVIEW CAMPAIGN SALES. SALES POTENTIAL $80,000 P/T. (310)998-8305 XT 84

GIVE OF YOURSELF volunteers wanted at the discovery shop. Help us contribute to the American cancer society by spending 4 hours per week assisting in our resale shop in Santa Monica. Contact Terry or Shaunna at (310)458-4490

458-7737

*Please call our Classified Sales Manager to reserve your ad space. Specific ad placement not gauranteed on classified ads. Ad must meet deadline requirements. See complete conditions below.

For Rent

SECURITY GUARDS

DRIVER, MUST have clean DMV, mostly airport transfers. Call Ace Limo for appt. (310)452-7083

(310)

For Rent

PERSONNEL COORDINATOR for local non-profit. Experience with ADP system/human resources preferred.

Some training provided. FT $12-$14/hr Send resumes to 1665 10th St. Santa Monica, Ca. 90404

CO-OPPORTUNITY NOW HIRING! Produce, Grocery, Community Deli and Maintenance Assistants Go to www.coopportunity.com for more info or stop by the store at 1525 Broadway for an application.

Some restrictions may apply.

Prepay your ad today!

BRENTWOOD $900+ Studio/1Ba, no pets, ref pool, quiet, utilities $900/MO 1BD/BA Lower, blinds, PKG, balcony, carpets, parking $1095/MO 1bd/Ba; pool Laundry balcony, ref stove, PKG $1295/Mo We have others From $650.00 310-276-0881 www.apartmenthunterz.com

BOOKKEEPER OFFICE assistant, knowledge of quickbooks, word, and excel. 25 hours per week.

(310)452-3557

Immediate openings in beautiful Malibu gated communities Guard Card apply at www.lantzsecurity.com or call (818) 871-0193

YOUR AD COULD RUN TOMORROW!*

Employment

BRENTWOOD $900+ Studio/1Ba, no pets, ref pool, quiet, , balcony, carpets, parking $1300/MO 2bd /1Ba spac. lower unit, carpet. stove, D/W. F/P PKG $1695/Mo We have others From $650.00 310-276-0881 www.apartmenthunterz.com

19

Real Estate RELOCATING TO New Jersey or New York? I will help you. Nancy “Zofia” Morea, REMAX, Mt. Arllington, 973-601-1212

Real Estate

1418 8 26th h Streett #1

Santa a Monica $699,000 n House e Open y Oct.. 28th h 2pm-5pm Sunday 2 BR, 2.5 BA end unit townhome w/prvt entry. LR w/ frplc. Hrdwd in BR's & LR. Large master BR w/fplc & walk-in closet. 2 car prvt garage. Patio. Details & photos at

www.26thStreetTownhome.com or TEXT - 10586 to 95495 J.D. Songstad RE/MAX

(310)571-3441

WESTWOOD $895+ BCHL/1Ba, Upper Remodel, micro, Ref, Hdwd Tile, Strt Pk $895/Mo Studio/ 1BD/BA Carpet, Pool spa, Gated Grt loc $975//MO 2bd/2Ba Carpet, Fan, F/P, D/W, Gym , Pool, Cat ok $1650/Mo We have others From $650.00 310-276-0881 www.apartmenthunterz.com

Commercial Lease PRIME RETAIL OFFICE SPACE 2204 SUITE B PACIFIC ST. AND LINCOLN SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405 (310)895 1098 ASK FOR JEFF PRIME SM office spaces, directly across the street from court and civic center. Small firm or solo. Conference rooms, on-site manager, reception services, copier, fax.

From $1000-$2500.

Contact Sara (310)395-7900

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737 SANTA MONICA 2941 Main Street.

Creative office space $750-$1000/month.

Parking available.

MDR 13322 Washington 500-1900 sq. ft. office space for lease.

PAR Commercial (310)395-2663.xt.112 THIRD STREET PROMENADE. Four offices in third floor of six-office suite--. furnished/unfurnished. Architect-designed, exposed redwood ceiling and brick walls, interior windows, skylights. Steve (310)395-2828 X333

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CONDITIONS: REGULAR RATE: $5.50 a day. Ads over 15 words add 20¢ per word per day. Ad must run a minimum of twelve consecutive days. PREMIUMS: First two words caps no charge. Bold words, italics, centered lines, etc. cost extra.

Please call for rates. TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we do not issue credit after an ad has run more than once.

DEADLINES: 3:00 p.m. prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Friday at 2:30 p.m. PAYMENT: All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, credit cards, and of course cash. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (310) 458-7737; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Santa Monica Daily Press, P.O. Box 1380, Santa Monica, CA 90406 or stop in at our office located at 1427 Third Street Promenade, Ste. 202. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional services directory or classified display ads, please call our office at (310) 458-7737.

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

LOCATION 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

20

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

LegalNotices Prepay your ad today!

(310)

458-7737

Real Estate

PAC

WEST MORTGAGE 2212 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica

1-888-FOR-LOAN

310 392-9223 VERY AGGRESSIVE

RATES TIME FOR A 30 YEAR FIXED? RATES AS LOW AS 6% 30 YEAR FIXED APR 6.116% 10 YEAR/1 ARM APR 6.85% 7 YEAR/1 ARM APR 6.905% 5 YEAR/1 ARM APR 7.25% 3 YEAR/1 ARM APR 7.275% 1 YEAR/1 ARM APR 7.35% 6 MO./6 MO. ARM APR 7.49% 1 MO./1 MO. ARM APR 8.25%

Run your DBAs in the Daily Press for only $60. Includes receipt and proof of publication.

6% 6.25% 6% 6%** 5.75%** 5.5% 5.25% 1.25%*

*Rates subject to change * As of August 29, 2007 ** Denotes an interest only loan

ROB SCHULTZ BROKER LICENSED CALIFORNIA BROKER #01218743

Storage Space SINGLE CAR enclosed garage near Bundy & SM Blvd. Approx 8'x19' $250/mo. Call 949-240-7262

Business Opps eBay Make big money on eBay! Limited seating. (310)712-2555 www.officialebayguru.com

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper.

$45 for two weeks. $20 every two weeks after.

Massage

Notices

Notices

DBAS

DBAS

BLISSFUL RELAXATION! Heal your body, mind, spirit. Therapeutic bodywork/energy healing. Strictly non-sexual. Introductory specials $68.00. Lynda, L.M.T. (310) 749-0621

nation in the file kept by the court.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 26, 2007 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 5 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should ap-pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a per-son interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and ap-praisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Trustee (818) 708-7272 Reliable Trust Deed Services, as Agent 19510 Ventura Blvd, Suite 214 Tarzana, CA 91356 (818) 708-7272 Sales Line (818) 961-0040 Lynn Wolcott, President P330291, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072283994 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE BRAND STUDIO, 225 SANTA MONICA BLVD. 11TH FLOOR, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90401. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : LIBRARY BEACH PRODUCTIONS, 2800 NEILSON WAY, #1207, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405 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)1/1/2007. /s/: LIBRARY BEACH PRODUCTIONS, PRESIDENT, STUART MCLEAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 1/1/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007

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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007

EXQUISITE, INTUITIVE, strong and tender relaxing body work by mature Europen.

Very Professional, Sonja (310) 397-0433.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THERAPEUTIC Sports and Deep Tissue Massage, in/out call available at reasonable rates. Call David @ 310 922-1095

Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY JOHNSON Case No. SP007262 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of MARY JOHNSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Duane A. John-son, Sr. in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-BATE requests that Duane A. Johnson, Sr. be appointed as per-sonal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important ac-tions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 16, 2007 at 9:15 AM in Dept. No. R located at 1725 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should ap-pear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a per-son interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and ap-praisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner: BARRY L FRIEDMAN ESQ SBN47840 BARRY L FRIEDMAN INC 12730 HANOVER ST LOS ANGELES CA 90048-3740 Santa Monica Daily Press CN784573 18803 Oct 22,23,29, 2007

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HAYWARD R. ALKER Case No. BP107099 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of HAYWARD R. ALKER A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Judith Ann Tick-ner in the Superior Court of Califor-nia, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PRO-BATE requests that Judith Ann Tickner be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for exami-

Attorney for petitioner: CHARLES A LARSON ESQ SBN82233 ELIZABETH A BAWDEN ESQ 212068 LAW OFFICES OF CHARLES LARSON 9100 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 300E BEVERLY HILLS CA 90212 Santa Monica Daily Press CN784584 ALKER Oct 22,23,29, 2007

Trustee Sale No: 07-23008 Loan No.: 4661 Title Order No. 6516841-30 A.P.N. 4283-022-006 TRA No. Notice Of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/19/2007, at 11:00 AM, New Haven Financial as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded on 05/13/2005 as Instrument number 05-1133504 of official records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Joanne Choo, a single woman, as Trustor, Brett Lightner, an unmarried man as to an undivided 33.333% Interest, Jennifer L. Sullivan, Trustee of the Jennifer L. Sullivan Revocable Trust as to an undivided 33.333% Interest, Martha and Kurt Anderson Trustees of the Anderson Family Trust as to an undivided 33.333% Interest as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state) At: In the main lobby at 19510 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1824 10th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $165,388.00 (Estimated) accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell.

The undersigned caused said notice of default and election to sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Date: 10/25/2007 New Haven Financial, as

TSG No.: 3114399 TS No.: 20069070801615 FHA/VA/PMI No.: Notice Of Trustee's Sale YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/16/1998 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/05/2007 at 11:30 AM First American Loanstar Trustee Services, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/29/1998, as Instrument No. 98 1763378, in book, page, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California.

Executed by: Peter Tejera, a single man, will sell at public auction to highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 4289-003-003 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 719 Bay Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $459,100.25 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 10/15/2007 First American Title Insurance Company First American LoanStar Trustee Services 3 First American Way Santa Ana, CA 92707 First American Loanstar Trustee Services may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Original document signed by Authorized Agent Chet Sconyers – For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P322738 10/15, 10/22, 10/29/2007

DBAS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072161392 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THE RIGHT PLACE ORGANIZING, 1837 EUCLID ST. APT. B, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : DEVON M. RAYMOND, 1837 EUCLID ST. APT. B, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404 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/: DEVON M. RAYMOND This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/19/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072221545 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as OLSO, 657 MILWOOD AVE. VENICE, CA. 90291. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : NATSUO TOMITA, 657 MILWOOD AVE. VENICE, CA. 90291 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/: NATSUO TOMITA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/26/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007

BOLD IT! MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072283995 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as LOCKED ON HEALTH, LOCKTON LONGEVITY, 135 SAN VICENTE BLVD. #10, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90402. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : WILLIAM LOCKTON, 135 SAN VICENTE BLVD. #10, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90402 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 LOCKTON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/4/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072277425 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VENETO WEST, RONAN CHRIS MURPHY, HOME RECORDING BOOT CAMP, 11153 WASHINGTON PLACE, CULVER CITY, CA. 90232. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : CHRISTOPHER A. MURPHY, 4712 ADMIRALTY WAY, #536, MARINA DEL REY, CA. 90292 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein on 12/31/2007.. /s/: CHRISTOPHER MURPHY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/3/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072283996 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. DBA SANTA MONICA FAMILY DENTISTRY AI#/ON 145026, 1260 15TH ST. #703, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. 15726 SUTTON ST. ENCINO, CA. 91436 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)11/23/1988. /s/: ALAN RUBENSTEIN DDS INC. PRESIDENT, ALAN RUBENSTEIN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/047/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072218584 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as L P REALTY HOLDING CO., 8122 ANTWERP, LOS ANGELES, CA 90001. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : LARRY PARKER, 8122 ANTWERP, 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/: LARRY PARKER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/26/2007. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072232330 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as COMFYZONE, 820 N. BEAUDRY AVE. APT 2, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : HONG LU, 820 N. BEAUDRY AVE. APT 2, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 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/: HONG LU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/27/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072233469 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GUILLERMINA ALVAREZ R., 3848 NICOLET AVE., APT 19, LA, CA 90008. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : GUILLERMINA ALVAREZ R., 3848 NICOLET AVE., APT 19, LA, CA 90008 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/: GUILLERMINA ALVAREZ R. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/27/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072188396 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as HONEY DROP PUBLISHING & MARKETING, 2149 E. VINE AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91791. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : TONY JOHNSON, 2149 E. VINE AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91791 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/: TONY JOHNSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072188395 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as J.S. ENTERPRISES & INVESTMENTS, 2210 S. DUNSMUIR AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90016. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JOSEPH SHIPP, 2210 S. DUNSMUIR AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90016 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/: JOSEPH SHIPP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072190277 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JMI DESIGNS; JMI DESIGN, 9833 ARKANSAS ST., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JUAN MANUEL IBARRA, JR., 9833 ARKANSAS ST., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 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/: JUAN M. IBARRA JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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

LOCATION 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

LegalNotices Prepay your ad today!

21

Run your DBAs in the Daily Press for only $60. Includes receipt and proof of publication.

(310)

458-7737

CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper.

$45 for two weeks. $20 every two weeks after.

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007

istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)9/1/2007. /s/: ACCELERATED FUNDING, INC.; STACY HUBBARD; PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072254190 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RIGHTLINK REALTY AND MORTGAGE; RIGHTPICK REALTY AND MORTGAGE; RIGHTLINK PROPERTIES, 11877 E. DEL AMO BLVD., CERRITOS, CA 90703. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ROSALEO O. GORGONIA, 18719 GREENBAY DR., ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CA 91748 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/: ROSALEO O. GORGONIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/1/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007

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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/28/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007

being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: KAI MAU CHU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/9/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072219957 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as KALI HI ENTERTAINMENT; KALI HI EDUCATION; AI #/ON 3025606, 10736 JEFFERSON BLVD. #783, CULVER CITY, CA 90230. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ALVA MANAGEMENT INC., 10736 JEFFERSON BLVD. #783, CULVER CITY, CA 90230 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)1/15/2005. /s/: ALVA MANAGEMENT, INC.; SHERRI ANDERSON; CEO PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/26/07. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072188415 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as W. CARSON STEWART D.D.S., 5801 S. FIGUEROA ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90003. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : WILBURN CARSON STEWART D.D.S., 1520 NILES ST., BAKERSFIELD, CA 93305 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/: W. CARSON STEWART This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072233464 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as RIVERA & MARTINE'S MOBILE TRUCK WASH, 14428 CASTLEGATE AVE., COMPTON, CA 90221. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MARTINEZ MIGUEL, 14428 CASTLEGATE AVE., COMPTON, CA 90221; JORGE RIVERA, 11002 INES ST., WHITTIER, CA 90605 This Business is being conducted by, co-partners.

Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: MIGUEL MARTINEZ; JORGE RIVERA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/27/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072188549 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PROCESS IT GROUP, 5118 W. JEFFERSON BLVD., LA, CA 90016. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : RUBEN SERGIO SOLIZ, 222 S. IDAHO ST., UNIT B, LA HABRA, CA 90631 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/: RUBEN SOLIZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072187672 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MJ WORLD, 190 SIERRA CT., STE. B202, PALMDALE, CA 93550. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ACCERLATED FUNDING, INC., 190 SIERRA CT., STE. B202, PALMDALE, CA 93550 This Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Signed: The reg-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072187673 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MJ WEST, 190 SIERRA CT., STE. B202, PALMDALE, CA 93550. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : VISTA REALTY ALLIANCE, INC.; 190 SIERRA CT., STE. B202, PALMDALE, CA 93550 This Business is being conducted by, joint venture. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)9/1/2007. /s/: VISTA REALTY ALLIANCE, INC.; STACY HUBBARD; PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072187674 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MJ & ASSOCIATES, 190 SIERRA CT., STE. B202, PALMDALE, CA 93550. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ACCELERATED FUNDING, INC., 190 SIERRA CT., STE. B202, PALMDALE, CA 93550 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)9/1/2007. /s/: ACCELERATED FUNDING, INC.; STACY HUBBARD; PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/21/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072220078 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTION, 1811 FOURTH ST., SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : HECTOR JUAREZ, 246 E. CHESTNUT, UNIT F, MONROVIA, CA 91016 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/: HECTOR E. JUAREZ JR. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/26/2007. 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 10/8/2007, 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072285618 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SS CELL, 5312 SANTA ANITA AVE., TEMPLE, CA 91780. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : GEORGE ALGARIN, 5312 SANTA ANITA AVE., CA 91780 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/: GEORGE ALGARIN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/4/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007

Your ad could run here!

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072285832 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PREMIER AUTO BODY, 16327 SO. VERMONT AVE., GARDENA, CA 90247. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : DANIEL NEE WONG, 2618 W. 163RD ST., TORRANCE, CA, 90504 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)7/1/1991. /s/: DANIEL WONG This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/4/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072261455 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MODE DOWNTOWN, 916 S. OLIVE STREET, UNIT A, LOS ANGELES, CA 90015. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNICATION IMPROVEMENT, LLC, CA, 900 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE 828, LOS ANGELES, CA 90017 This Business is being conducted by, a limited liability. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNICATION IMPROVEMENT; ANTHONY C. JONES; DIRECTOR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/2/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072288373 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAK MAK COMMUNICATIONS; AI # ON: 2319372, 1296 S. LA BREA AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90019. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MEGAFU ENTERPRISES, 1296 S. LA BREA AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 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)7/1/2002. /s/: MEGAFU ENTERPRISES; CHUMA MEGAFU; PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/4/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072288371 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as IN & OUT CASH EXPRESS; AI # ON: 2319372, 1296 S. LA BREA AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90019. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MEGAFU ENTERPRISES, 1296 S. LA BREA AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 90019 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)9/1/2002. /s/: MEGAFU ENTERPRISES; CHUMA MEGAFU; PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/4/2007. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072276952 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DL TRUCKING, 7871 OLEANDER, FONTANA, CA, 92336. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MANUEL DE LA TORRE, 7871 OLEANDER, FONTANA, CA, 92336 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/: MANUEL DE LA TORRE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/3/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072286075 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as C & M PRODUCE, 9310 KAUFFMAN AVE., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JESUS MIRTA LOZOYA, 9310 KAUFFMAN AVE., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 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/: JESUS MIRTA LOZOYA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/4/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072222485 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BGA FORKLIFT SERVICE, 1661 W. 259TH ST., #235, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : BENJAMIN GARCIA, 1661 W. 259TH ST., #235, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710 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/: BENJAMIN GARCIA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/26/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072252389 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as A & E GOMEZ, 12124 708 ST., LAKEWOOD, CA 90715.

The full name of registrant(s) is/are : IGNACIO GOMEZ, 12124 708 ST., LAKEWOOD, CA 90715; EZEQUIEL GOMEZ, 11739 WALCROFT ST., LAKEWOOD, CA 90715 This Business is being conducted by, co-partners. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: IGNACIO GOMEZ; EZEQUIEL GOMEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/1/2007. 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 10/15/2007, 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072243618 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GO PRO US, 1192 SHEPHERD WAY, CLAREMONT, CA 91711.

The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ROBERT M. COSTELLO, 1192 SHEPHERD WAY, CLAREMONT, CA 91711; SHARON RUTH COSTELLO, 1192 SHEPHERD WAY, CLAREMONT, CA 91711 This Business is being conducted by, co-partners. Signed: The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)8/30/2007. /s/: ROBERT M. COSTELLO; SHARON COSTELLO

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072337453 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FOREVER UNFOLDING, 1542 HARVARD ST. ST. A, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : GLENDALYNE ROMA, 1542 HARVARD ST. STE A, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404 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/: GLENDALYNE ROMA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/12/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072276791 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EL PASTOR RESTAURANT, 4300 E. WASHINGTON, L.A., CA 90023. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ARACELI MORENO, 4337 EUGENE ST., L.A., CA 90022 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/: ARACELI MORENO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/3/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072304848 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as FINANCIAL EXPRESS SERVICES COMPANY, 11103 LYNROSE STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91006. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KAI MAU CHU, 11103 LYNROSE STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91006 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/: KAI MAU CHU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/9/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072329895 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as GOZO DE SALVASION, 6458 FLORENCE AVE., BELL GARDENS, CA 90201. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : DAVID ISRAEL FLORES, 3824 JOSEPHINE ST., LYNWOOD, CA 90262; MARINA FLORES, 3824 JOSEPHINE ST., LYNWOOD, CA 90262 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/: MARINA FLORES; DAVID I. FLORES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/11/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072304849 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as JIMMY VICTORIA COMPANY, 309 EL MONTE STREET, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KAI MAU CHU, 309 EL MONTE STREET, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 This Business is

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072304852 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SUNSHINE TRADING COMPANY, 11103 LYNROSE STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91006. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KAI MAU CHU, 11103 LYNROSE STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91006 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/: KAI MAU CHU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/9/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072331303 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as SWEET GOSSIP, 15014 PARAMOUNT BLVD., PARAMOUNT, CA 90728. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ROSALIA AYALA DE FERGUSON, 824 E. ITALIA ST., COVINA, CA 91723 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/: ROSALIA AYALA DE FERGUSON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/11/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072295804 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as T.W.G. HAND CARRIER, 10613 ALEXANDER AVE., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : TOBY ALFONSO RODRIGUEZ, 10613 ALEXANDER AVE., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 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/: TOBY ALFONSO RODRIGUEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/5/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072331258 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as THAI DERM RESTAURANT, 3219 N. SAN GABRIEL BLVD., ROSEMEAD, CA 91770. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KRIENGSAK KRAIKITTIKUN; 911 NEW DEPOT ST. #3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 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)10/11/2007. /s/: KRIENGSAK KRAIKITTIKUN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/11/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737

LOCATION 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

22

A newspaper with issues

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

LegalNotices Prepay your ad today!

Run your DBAs in the Daily Press for only $60. Includes receipt and proof of publication.

(310)

458-7737

CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper.

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

DBAS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072318425 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as TU VAN NGUYEN, 1613 RADFORD PL. MONROVIA, CA 91016. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : TU VAN NGUYEN, 1613 RADFORD PL., MONROVIA, CA 91016 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/: TU VAN NGUYEN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/10/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072297160 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANGEL ROCK'S ACCESSORIES, 5173 SANTA MONICA BLVD. 'B', LOS ANGELES, CA 90029. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ARACELI LOPEZ VASQUEZ, 6029 CARLTON WY. #3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90028 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/: ARACELI LOPEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/5/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072410200 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ART AS RESPONSA, 2102 CENTURY PARK LANE #116, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90067. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MARSHA PLAFKIN HURWITZ, 2102 CENTURY PARK LANE #116, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90067 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)1/5/1999. /s/: MARSHA PLAFKIN HURWITZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/24/07. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072200481 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANDREA'S HAIR FASHIONS, 12049 PARAMOUNT BLVD., DOWNEY, CA 90242. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ANDREA ROSE ANDRADE, 11642 MITLA AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241 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)5/1/1997. /s/: ANDREA ROSE ANDRADE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 9/24/07. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name Document Record # 20072419335 Current File No. 05-116124 State of California, County of Los Angeles The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious Business name: WHEN PIGS FLY PRODUCTIONS located at 849 11TH STREET APT. 108, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403-1631 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 05/17/2005 In the county of LOS ANGELES. MIRJAM KOSITCHEK This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL /s/ MIRJAM KOSITCHEK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/25/2007. Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072350285 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as AMLIGHT LEDS, 2051 S. GARFIELD AVE., COMMERCE, CA 90040. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MAY MI TSAN, 1336 ELM ST. #1, ALHAMBRA, CA 91803 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)10/15/2007. /s/: MAY MI TSAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/15/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072304850 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as YOU AND ME FINDINGS COMPANY, 309 EL MONTE STREET, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KAI MAU CHU, 309 EL MONTE STREET, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776 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/: KAI MAU CHU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/9/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072329279 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as XCLUSIVE, 3530 SIERRA ST., L.A., CA 90031. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : RAUL PEDRAZA JR., 3530 SIERRA ST., L.A., CA 90031; CARLOS BARRON, 576 S. CLARENCE ST. #280, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031 This Business is being conducted by, co-partners. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: RAUL PEDRAZA JR.; CARLOS BARRON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/11/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name Document Record # 20072329313 Current File No. 95179402 State of California, County of Los Angeles The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious Business name: MOON TRUCKING located at 4259 NILAND ST., LYNWOOD, CA 90262 The fictitious business name referred to above was filed on 02/02/95 In the county of LOS ANGELES. DANIEL MOON, 4259 NILAND ST., LYNWOOD, CA 90262 This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL /s/ DANIEL MOON This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/11/07. Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072375197 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as PACIFIC CHIROPRACTIC & REHAB CENTER AI#/ON 3048655, 2701 OCEAN PARK BLVD. #101, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : LEE CHIROPRACTIC & REHAB WELLNESS CENTER, INC. 2701 OCEAN PARK BLVD. #101, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405 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/: LEE CHIROPRACTIC & REHAB WELLNESS CENTER, INC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/3/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072304544 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as DENIM REPUBLIK, 3111 W. CENTURY BLVD., #101, INGLEWOOD, CA 90806. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ALI BALOUR, 1026 E. PCH, LONG BEACH, CA 90806 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/: ALI BALOUR This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/9/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072304851 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BEST FINDINGS COMPANY, 11103 LYNROSE STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91006. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KAI MAU CHU, 11103 LYNROSE STREET, ARCADIA, CA 91006 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/: KAI MAU CHU This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/9/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007

$5.50 A DAY LINER ADS! CALL TODAY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072303820 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BEN KWOK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, 720 HILL PLACE, #3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : BEN KWOK, 720 HILL PLACE, #3, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 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)10/1/2007. /s/: BEN KWOK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/1/2007. 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 10/22/2007, 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072421245 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ANJALI NATURALS, 833 9TH ST. SUITE F, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KIMIKO MIYAZAWA 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/: KIMIKO MIYAZAWA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/25/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072419334 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as MAGICK HOUR ENTERTAINMNET, 849 11TH ST. APT. 108, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403-1631. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MIRJAM KOSITCHEK, 849 11TH STREET APT. 108, 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/: MIRJAM KOSITCHEK This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/25/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072419336 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VITA EXCHANGE, 2800 28TH ST. SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ROBORANT LLC, 108 WEST 13TH ST. WILLMINGTON, DE. 19801 This Business is being conducted by, a limited liability. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: ROBORANT LLC, FRANK BROWNING, MANAGING MEMBER, FRANK A BROWNING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/25/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072339484 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ARTLAB, 448 28TH ST., MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : DENNIS MICHAUD, 448 28TH ST., MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266 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/: DENNIS MICHAUD This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/12/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

BOLD IT! MAKE YOUR AD STAND OUT

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072368283 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BJ'S DOWN HOME COOKIN', 2606 PICO BLVD. SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KEYLA BELL, 1917 20TH ST. SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404 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/: KEYLA BELL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/17/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007

$45 for two weeks. $20 every two weeks after.

Vehicles for sale

1990 Subaru Legacy 4dr. auto, PS, AIR, Pwr windows, 114k miles $1650 (310)384-8244

1964 CORVAIR Coupe, auto, 6 cyl, looks and runs great, new transmission, interior, tires, 98K original miles, $2950 310-795-0652 Jeff

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072368169 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as 168 FOOD SERVICES, 9550 FLAIR DRIVE #301, EL MONTE, CA 91731. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : LIEM DIEP, 7648 1/2 GARVALIA AVENUE, ROSEMEAD, CA 91770 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/: LIEM DIEP This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/17/2007. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072339490 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as ALL PRO BUILDERS, 18328 CLARKDALE AVE., ARTESIA, CA 90701. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : ESTEVAO M. BARREIRA, 18328 CLARKDALE AVE., ARTESIA, CA 90701 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)12/28/1997. /s/: ESTEVAO M. BARREIRA This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/12/07. 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 10/29/2007, 11/5/2007, 11/12/2007, 11/19/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE NO. 20072330526 FIRST FILING. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as VQ CREATIVE, 1550 CLOVERFIELD BLVD. #9, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : VICENTE RENE QUINTERO, 1950 CLOVERFIELD BLVD. #9, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90404 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/: VICENTE QUINTERO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 10/11/2007. 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).

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

LOCATION 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Visit us online at smdp.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

23

Shop our easy-to-use directory for services of every kind.

Post your services by calling today!

(310) Prepay your ad today!

458-7737

Please call our Classified Sales Manager to reserve your ad space. Specific ad placement not gauranteed on classified ads. Ad must meet deadline requirements.

All classified liner ads are placed on our website for FREE! Check out www.smdp.com for more info.

Services

Services

Services

—ALL AROUND—

Painting/Tiling

HANDYMAN EXPOSE YOURSELF! (in the legal way) Improve the success of your business with smart, authentic, memorable commercials for every medium. RMW offers film/ tv/web production from concept to completion. writing - production - post production - videography - documentary Call for your free quote today: 323.899.3957 INTERNATIONAL DOG TRAINING AND SERVICES ................Behavioral Management...........Individualized Service Programs. (310)869-1649

Hauling

CALL THE ORANGEMEN Delivery, Hauling & Junk Removal

Call Tony (323) 873-5382

Hair Restoration

All aspects of construction from small repairs to complete remodels

REFERRALS AVAILABLE

Call Tony

(310) 449-5555 (310) 447-3333

*Increase Volume & Length *Aid Problem Areas *Swim, Shower, Exercise w/ Confidence *New “Extensions”, “Integration” Methods Call for free consultation and brochure

11500 W. Olympic Blvd. #330 Woodland Hills West Los Angeles (818) 999-9952 (310) 477-2320

Cleaning AFFORDABLE HOUSE CLEANING $40 by day, honest reliable, own transportation, references, L.I./L.O. nanny housekeepers. Low fees, been in business since 1988, open 7 days. Call, ask for Adeline (818)705-0295 or fax (818)705-0297

Handyman

WEST SIDE HANDYMAN

Handy Man Therapy • Carpentry • Frame/Finish • Foundation/Concrete • DryWall, Paint, Elec.

• Lighting Landscape • Hardscape Furniture • Architectural Design • Plans & Permits -Green & Sustainable -Free Consultation

10% off 1st Job 27 Years exp.

Call (310) 430-2806

The Handy Hatts SINCE 1967 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SPECIALISTS IN ALL DAMAGE REPAIR Free estimates, great referrals

FULL SERVICE HANDYMAN FROM A TO Z Call Brian @ (310) 927-5120 (310) 915-7907

Life is short — Why make it shorter

John J. McGrail, C.Ht. Certified Hypnotherapist (310)) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com

$5.50 A DAY LINER ADS! CALL TODAY

Culinary

RAW FOOD CHEF

Holistic Health

Neck, shoulder, upper, or full body massage.

Out only.

Lee (310) 806-8479 Moving Movers with Style, Inc. CAL T-190313

CA 338038

Licensed & Insured On-Time & Dependable Last Minute Moves

Great Rates For a Stress-Free Moving Experience

(310) 409-3244

STILL L SMOKING?

LIC# 888736 “HOME SWEET HOME”

www.moverswithstyle.com

Call the House Healer

Steve's Painting Cell: (213) 663-3664 (213) 765-0252

Painting and Decorating Co.

Need More Hair?

Painting Free Estimates Exterior and Interior Over 10 yrs experience References Available Work Guaranteed

CALL 310-397-1616

Your ad could run here!

Available for Raw Parties and Instruction.

Learn how to make healthy and tasty smoothies, soups, salads, wraps, sushi, pizza & pasta.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with cakes, cookies, & ice creams.

www.ChefRaw.com Info@ChefRaw.com 310-309-7410

YOUR AD COULD RUN HERE!

CALL US TODAY AT (310) 458-7737

WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR EMAIL TO: EDITOR@SMDP.COM OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913

Call us today at (310) 458-7737

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

Visit us online at smdp.com LOCATION 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401

24

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007

ADVERTISEMENT