Santa Monica Daily Press, January 07, 2009

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Busted: City Hall files charges against unlicensed contractor

BY DAILY PRESS STAFF CITY HALL The owner of a home remodeling company in Santa Monica is facing criminal charges for allegedly accepting a down payment of $15,000 and then refusing to perform any work, officials with the City Attorney’s Consumer Protection Unit said Tuesday.

Hosayn Mandi, owner of New Line Interiors on Lincoln Boulevard, was arraigned last month at the LAX criminal courthouse on charges of contracting without a license, charging an excessive down payment, theft, and operating without a city business license. City officials said Mandi refused to remodel a kitchen even though he was paid.

The count of unlicensed contracting is punishable by up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. The other offenses are each punishable by up to one year in county jail.

Additionally, charging an excessive down payment has a maximum fine of $5,000. The City Attorney’s office has already obtained a court order prohibiting Mandi and New Line Interiors from conducting any contrac-

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tor’s business pending trial.

The investigation into New Line is part of an ongoing partnership with the Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) to crack down on illegal practices by contractors in Santa Monica. Mandi’s case was the unit’s fifth such filing of 2008, and as the trial-setting hearing SEE CHARGES PAGE 7

Making waves when it comes to adoption

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON, D.C. President George W.

BY MELODY HANATANI

Bush will leave behind a legacy of Bushisms, the label stamped on the commander in chief ’s original speaking style.

Some of the president’s more notable malaprops and mangled statements: • “I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully.” — September 2000, explaining his energy policies at an event in Michigan.

• “Rarely is the question asked, is our children learning?” — January 2000, during a campaign event in South Carolina.

• “They misunderestimated the compassion of our country. I think they misunderestimated the will and determination of the commander in chief, too.” — Sept. 26, 2001, in Langley, Va. Bush was referring to the terrorists who carried out the Sept. 11 attacks.

• “There’s no doubt in my mind, not one doubt in my mind, that we will fail.” — Oct. 4, 2001, in Washington. Bush was remarking on a back-to-work plan after the terrorist attacks.

• “It would be a mistake for the United States Senate to allow any kind of human cloning to come out of that chamber.” — April 10, 2002, at the White House, as Bush urged Senate passage of a broad ban on cloning.

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SM PIER For the past two years, Eric and Elise Beane have been the proud parents of a California spiny lobster, loving and providing for the crustacean through a caretaker.

The Beanes adopted the lobster in 2007 to support the Heal the Bay Santa Monica Pier Aquarium where they have thrown birthday parties for their real life 4-year-old son, Ethan. The couple renewed the adoption last year just before the lobster was replaced with a moray eel.

The family visits the aquarium every few months.

“It’s something tangible for (Ethan) to feel he has some vested stake in the animals there,” Eric Beane said.

The Marina del Rey couple are among the patrons who have financially supported the aquarium by participating in its Aquadoption program, officially “adopting” a sea creature through an annual donation.

The program launched in 2006 to raise money for the nonprofit organization and allow visitors to establish a connection to the aquarium, helping them gain a better understanding and appreciation of the oceanic environment.

There are currently seven different

NEEDS LOVE: A two-spot octopus crawls across its tank at the Heal the Bay Santa Monica Pier

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Aquarium Tuesday morning. The aquarium allows patrons to adopt its sea creatures.

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Quiet your mind and nurture your soul as you walk the permanent labyrinth laid in the floor of Simkins Hall at First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica. The labyrinth is an ancient walking meditation tool. This one is a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth laid in the floor of the Chartres Cathedral in France around 1220 CE. Walking the Labyrinth provides a contemplative time for prayer and meditation, and all are invited to participate. For more information, call (310) 393-8258 x106.

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Stairs get a second look

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HOT SPOT: Patrons enjoy their southern-influenced drinks and food on Monday night at South, a bar and grill located at 3001 Wishire Blvd.

Complaints regarding local restaurant shift to City Hall

BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

WILSHIRE BLVD More than nine months after South opened its doors and the noise complaints began pouring in from neighbors, some of the blame over the issues at the restaurant has been directed at City Hall.

The Public Integrity Division with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office recently received an unsigned letter alleging that four city officials — City Manager Lamont Ewell, City Attorney Marsha Moutrie, Councilmember Herb Katz, and Code Compliance Supervisor Katherine Comparetto — have committed misdemeanors because they have been “actively permitting South’s operation

while neglecting to enforce ordinances that are, without question, theirs to enforce.”

The Southern-themed restaurant, which is located at 3001 Wilshire Blvd., has received numerous complaints from neighbors surrounding the establishment since it opened in April of last year, concerning a number of issues ranging from speeding valet drivers to the volume level of music to noise from patrons after they leave.

Dave Demerjian, the head deputy of the Public Integrity Division, said that his office has no authority over violations of ordinances in other municipalities, only felonies and misdemeanors in cities that have no prosecutors.

“We’re not taking any action,” Demerjian said. “It’s purely a city issue.”

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officer six times since the restaurant opened, conducting a noise test during each site visit, according to Eileen Fogarty, the director of planning and community development. The Santa Monica Police Department has also sent an officer in response to complaints numerous times.

“We have contacted the owner of the establishment to advise him that basically we have received the complaints and if we go out there and find any violations, he will be cited,” Fogarty said. “Each time we have measured this at night and a whole range of times, it has not exceeded the noise ordinance.”

Co-owner Adam Milstein, who runs the restaurant with partners Philip Boyd, SEE COMPLAINTS PAGE 9

DOWNTOWN Residents living near the popular Fourth Street stairs and the fitness fanatics who climb them will have another chance to lobby city officials during a community meeting scheduled for Thursday.

The purpose of the meeting, the second held since October, will be to present suggestions that City Hall received from the community and gather comments on possible options for limiting the use of the median adjacent to the stairs and/or mitigate the effects on surrounding homes. Several residents have complained repeatedly about the number of people who flock to the northern end of Fourth Street to exercise at the stairs or in the medians nearby. It is illegal for people to do anything but walk or run in medians, however, many break the law, including personal trainers who set up exercise equipment for clients.

Santa Monica Police Chief Tim Jackman has stationed a park ranger at the stairs for the last few months to warn people about the median law. Jackman said the ranger was assigned in response to an overwhelming number of complaints from residents.

City Hall sent out a survey to 300 residents living within a 1,000-foot radius of Fourth Street and Adelaide Drive, where the stairs are located. City officials said in December that they would speak with Los Angeles city officials regarding the excessive use of the stairs, which are located just north of the Santa Monica border. It is believed that the medians have become so popular because of the stairs.

The meeting Thursday will be held at the Main Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Residents and exercise enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Staff from the City Attorney’s Office, Community Maintenance, City Manager’s Office, police, Community and Cultural Services and the Public Works Department will be available to discuss advantages and disadvantages from various points of view.

City staff will incorporate community feedback into recommendations to the city manager as to how to solve the problem. City Council directed staff to bring back recommendations for further action its Dec. 2, 2008 meeting. The Main Library is served by Big Blue Bus lines 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and 10. Questions about the meeting may be directed to public.works@smgov.net or (310) 458-8221. news@smdp.com

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Not all fish farms are created equal Editor:

Americans are eating more seafood than ever, yet at the same time, reports of overfishing and the degradation of our oceans are increasing. How do we reconcile the two? Fish farming — or aquaculture — will need to fill the gap. Not all fish farms, however, are created equal.

Offshore fish farming or open ocean aquaculture (OOA) involves growing thousands of fish in huge cages between 3 and 200 miles offshore. While this form of farming is not currently widespread in the United States, the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, one of eight regional councils that manage the fisheries, will be voting on a plan that would allow the development of the industry in Gulf waters.

Unfortunately, these “factory farms of the sea” could do more harm to wild fish populations than good.

Because water flows freely through the cages, excess feed, fish waste, antibiotics and chemicals all go straight into the ocean. Similarly, diseases that the farmed fish may develop can be passed on to wild fish just like we’ve seen with sea lice and salmon.

As a result, allowing OOA could threaten both the marine environment and human health, the effects of which could be felt even here in California as farmed fish often contain higher levels of toxins and pesticides than wild fish. And if the council approves their plan, they will be setting a precedent for other regional councils around the country to open our public waters to this industry.

Instead of polluting the ocean with open farming systems, we should start asking the government to fund research into more sustainable options, like landbased, re-circulating fish farms where waste can be captured and recycled. Consumers need to demand a sustainable solution to meet our seafood needs.

Robert J. Frcek Los Angeles

A poem for the Plovers Editor:

Snowy Plovers — Do we care?

At our shoreline Saturday morning I passed the silly, Snowy Plovers Near their fenced sanctuary.

Rushing as one to the water’s edge, Tiny beaks thrust into the sand To find a beach side breakfast.

You know their magical dance.

Their frantic back and forth dash Has always made me laugh, But sadness clouds my joy — These precious birds are threatened.

Suddenly, two gorgeous retrievers Bound amongst them, ecstatic, As they scatter their fragile prey.

Two ladies walk toward me and say, “The dogs have never hurt the birds.”

Never hurt the birds!

Will they ever return to lay their eggs In the sand of this precarious preserve?

Oh, I hope so.

Gary Mathews Santa Monica

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WE WILL HAVE A CHANGING OF THE

presidential guard in a couple of weeks with the ascension of the reincarnation of the Immaculate Conception. Barack Hussein Obama acquires the reins of power with the cleanest political resume this side of a whistle. People forget, however, that a whistle is usually filled with spit. In honor of his inauguration, however, it is rumored that the U.S. Post Office is issuing a commemorative stamp to “The Big O.” The first commemorative stamp contains the list of all of his legislative accomplishments as the “143 Day Senator.”

The full stamp set will be called the “President Zero” series that will include many of the outgoing president’s foreign/domestic policy accomplishments that President-elect Zero (or P-E-Z, like the candy dispenser) has adopted in “pragmatic” acquiescence.

The “Surge Stamp” will feature anti-war activists whining piteously about the loss of 4,100 brave patriots who have given their lives in defense of Iraqi democracy all the while implying that Dubya had sacrificed them on the altar of personal political gain because, in their perverted world view, Saddam Hussein was such a swell guy by comparison.

While trolling along the campaign trail as the square-jawed anti-war candidate and viral opponent of the surge, the PEZ now is in agreement with Dubya’s stewardship of the Iraqi War and the surge. The evidence of which is PEZ’s cabinet retention of Dubya’s Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.

Philosophically speaking, this is akin to being against cannibalism while hiring Hannibal Lecter as one’s personal chef. I guess the PEZ had to have someone more experienced to clue him in about what he thought he was talking about.

Do you think that the Beast Saddam, given his peculiar tastes in governance, would have ducked and laughed when a journalist threw a shoe at him during a press conference? One can now throw a shoe at a head of state in Iraq and only get a stern “finger wag” instead of a bullet in the head and one’s family fed feet first into a wood chipper.

Is this not an improvement? And spare me the spew about the “abuses” at Gitmo. They have AC and X-Box, folks, like the other antisocial maggots in American jails.

Is it an inconvenient truth that 623,026 men died after the Democrats fired the first shots of the Civil War? Democrat Woody Wilson’s World War I produced 116,708 dead while closeted socialist FDR churned up 407,316 American dead after the radioactive smoke cleared in WWII. WorstPresident-Ever-Truman’s splendid little Korean war garnered 36,914 killed on the battlefield while the Kennedy/Johnson fictionalized fiasco of Vietnam tagged and bagged 58,169.

Do the math — pretty grim numbers.

If Dubya, according to the lackeys of liberalism, has washed his hands in the blood of the innocents then Democrats, as a political class, are up to their nostrils in a burbling Jacuzzi of gore.

The “American Civil Lip-service Union

Stamp” decries the alleged former and future “abuses” of the Foreign Intelligence Service Act. The PEZ roundly propounded that he would “support a filibuster” to kill the act should it come to a vote. And then he voted for it. Nothing says “character” like a guy who walks his small talk just so long as no one’s listening in.

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA ACQUIRES THE REINS OF POWER WITH THE CLEANEST POLITICAL RESUME THIS SIDE OF A WHISTLE. PEOPLE FORGET, HOWEVER, THAT A WHISTLE IS USUALLY FILLED WITH SPIT.

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We have the “2008 Farm Bill Stamp” packed full of Illinois-bound Obama-pork marinated in corn ethanol subsidies to “pay forward” the $1.9 million in donations from Big Agri-business to the PEZ’s campaign. Dubya gleefully signed it to help the PEZ anyway he could.

And for glib libs crediting Dubya for all of the implosive economic deregulation, we have the “Slick Willie Clinton Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999 Stamp” which pragmatically permits banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, etc. to operate as a single entity.

Think “all your nest eggs in one basket” economic theory. Real smart, eh?

This act allowed marble-mouthed weeners like Democrat Barney Frank to play footsie under the financial bedcovers with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac who were the big sweaty headline players in our melting mortgage porn fest. Now, His PEZness has done a double down rub down with Dubya in greasy bailouts for Wall Street, the Big Three and anybody else with a corporate logo tattooed on their forehead.

The Post Office nixed, however, the “Aren’t you GLAAD to see Pastor Rick Warren?” stamp.

And when you purchase the Botox Biden, Shrillary Clinton and her husband’s faithful mongrel horde auxiliary stamps from the President Zero series, then it looks like the only “change” you’ll get is an all expenses paid, all white, latte liberal limousine affixed with a black hood ornament laughing all the way to the inauguration.

It’s looking like four more years of Bush/Clinton no matter where you stick it.

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Word in Edgewise Kenny Mack

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What’s next?

Every year, Santa Monica sees a fair share of big stories. Last year’s top issues included changes in the school district, trees (of course) and the battle over the airport.

So this week’s Q-Line question asks: What issues taking shape around town do you think will grab headlines in 2009?

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.

They got her the house, but not the car or the bodyguard, so when she’s at home, she’s protected from the paps, but not from her peeps. That only solves half the problem.

As she put it to a reporter from E!, “I think whoever did this, definitely has been [in my home] before. We have some suspects that I’m thinking of. I would tell them to please return my things, because I know that they’re probably watching. … They just have to anonymously have a taxi drop it off in my front gate in a box. They won’t get in trouble, but if all this goes on for much longer, they’re going to get in more trouble.”

I wouldn’t be surprised if a few nights a week didn’t find her hosting after-parties for her “friends,” and that brings me back to her parents and their denial.

Every security guard at Mulholland Estates couldn’t protect Paris from her invited party guests, and one thing Rick and Kathy knew she was going to do when she converted a room in her house into a club (complete with stripper pole) was invite some guests over to party.

Also, they might as well file the insurance claim now because she has a better chance of remaining anonymous driving around in her customized Pepto-pink Bentley “New Money Mobile” than she does of having a cab drop off millions in jewels at her front gate.

A friend told me it’s only worth committing a crime if you make enough money to change your life forever. I understand $2 million is a drop in the bucket to a Hilton, but Rick and Kathy need to realize that Paris kept enough jewelry in her house to change the life of anyone willing to steal it — and she didn’t even lock the door.

This is the second time she’s been victimized in this way and as the saying goes: Once is a trend, twice is a fluke, three times is a reasonable certainty. If this happens again, it’s reasonably certain it will keep happening.

Paris needs a bodyguard, not a BFF, because next time this happens she might be at home and she might get hurt. And her parents won’t be able to say they didn’t see it coming.

KENNY MACK is a writer, comedian, and social commentator living in Santa Monica who is shopping his book, “Word in Edgewise: The Collected Opinions of America’s Smartest Columnist” to forward thinking publishers. He can be reached at kennymack@gmail.com.

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that a low-speed chase featuring a Ford Bronco carrying a Heisman Trophy winner was “breaking news” coast-to-coast. But after living in the “30 Mile Zone,” I understand that here, the staples of local news — floods, fires, car chases, and the police blotter — sometimes involve people that the rest of the country only sees in movies or on TV shows, so they get more attention.

Seeing the spectacle the national media made of Paris Hilton being taken into custody back in 2007, I’m surprised more hasn’t been made of her house being broken into the week before Christmas when a single thief made off with about $2 million in jewelry. And I’m disappointed that her parents, Rick and Kathy, didn’t do more to prevent it.

In their defense, most parents don’t know what their kids are really up to. For decades, young people have come to think of the word “party” not as a noun, but as a verb. If parents in this town knew what goes on in VIP rooms and after-parties when the clubs close, they’d chain their kids to the kitchen sink rather than allow them to go for a night out in Hollywood.

But most moms and dads want to believe their kids are angels who would never experiment with sex and drugs and alcohol, so they’re predisposed to denial. When your daughter is pursued by a pack of paparazzi and her whereabouts are widely reported on dozens of gossip websites, however, you can’t say you don’t know what she’s doing. And you certainly can’t say you thought she was spending quiet evenings at home when you can just Google her on any given morning and find out she was at Area or Bar Delux the night before.

I take no pleasure in counting the ways Paris has embarrassed herself and her family, but let’s not forget a few things.

In 2004, Paris practically invented the concept of the celebutante porn star when she agreed to perform for Rick Solomon’s camera.

Over a six-month period in 2006 and 2007, she was arrested twice and became L.A. County’s most famous inmate. Back then, I gave Rick and Kathy credit for slapping Lee Baca and Rocky Delgadillo around until the sheriff and the city attorney made Paris-friendly statements to the press. I also advised them to move her into a new home in a gated community and get her a car with blacked-out windows and a 400-pound driver/bodyguard for protection.

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Asking questions a major priority ONE OF MY FRIENDS’ MOTHERS CALLED

me the other day to ask for some real estate advice. She wants to buy a second home on the West Coast and found a condominium she loved. The property was in excellent condition, but was dated with 1980s appliances, cabinets and décor. We spoke for about 15 minutes and the recurring theme was how much she loved the property, but also how expensive it was to buy. I asked her the following questions before we came up with a reasonable offer: WHAT IS THE PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT?

When looking at comparables, which are recent sales of similar properties, it is important to see what properties are selling for per square foot. When someone is referring to a per square foot measurement in relation to real property, they are referring to the actual structure.

WHAT IS THE PROPERTY’S CONFIGURATION?

Another way to phrase the question is “how many bedrooms and bathrooms does the property have?” When comparing properties, you want to make sure you are doing so with a property that is similar in configuration.

WHAT IS THE AGE OF THE PROPERTY?

A 10-year-old property is considered new if it has been maintained. Since properties can last as long as a 100 plus years, 10 years is a nominal amount of time in the life cycle of a building. However, the date of a property’s construction is very important to apartment investors because apartment houses built after 1978 in the City of Los Angeles, fall under rent control. The City of Los Angeles rent control laws do not apply to incorporated cities such as Santa Monica, Inglewood and Culver City. Nevertheless, some cities, such as Santa Monica, have their own rent control laws.

HOW LARGE IS THE LOT?

With a condominium, lot size is usually not a concern. However, if you are purchas-

ing a single-family residence or a commercial property, the lot size could have significant ramifications on future development of the property. In Los Angeles County, any lot that is smaller than 5,000 square feet is considered substandard and therefore has limits on development. This is not to say a lot below 5,000 is not valuable, as many structures reside on small lots. A substandard lot may inhibit future development and is something to consider before purchasing a property. Of course, the best course of action for future development is to speak with the city, a real estate attorney and real estate professional to find out information specific to the property you are interested in purchasing.

IS THE PROPERTY NEAR — OR DOES IT HAVE ANY — DESIRABLE AMENITIES?

An amenity can be as simple as a washer/dryer in the unit to as desirable as an ocean view. Obviously, some amenities are worth more, such as waterfront property, while others are becoming more common, such as stainless steel appliances.

These questions are a good starting point when you are trying to compare property values. However, the old adage of location, location, location, still holds true today. A property in a highly desirable location is going to hold its value better than a property in an inferior location.

After reviewing the information with my buddy’s mom, she decided to make an offer that was 15 percent below the asking price.

She thought the property was too expensive and once she reviewed the comparables, she was right. Of course, every property is different and you have to decide what that property is worth for you, but there is plenty of public information out there to help you make a decision.

MIKE HEAYN is a Washington Mutual multi-family loan consultant. He can be reached at (310) 428-1342, or e-mailed at michael.heayn@wamu.net.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio Oil prices fell Tuesday as fresh signs of a deepening U.S. recession trumped tensions in the Middle East and worries over natural gas shortages in Europe.

Light, sweet crude for February delivery fell 23 cents to $48.58 a barrel in trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Prices early on reached $50.47, the highest point since Dec. 1, before the National Association of Realtors reported that pending home sales fell to the lowest level on record in November.

A natural gas dispute between the Ukraine and Russia did effect heating oil

prices in the United States.

The dispute shut down gas supplies to six countries and reduced gas deliveries to several others.

At least two Bulgarian cities were totally without gas, and nations like Turkey were turning to Iran to bolster their supplies.

Heating oil, a proxy for fuel oil used in Europe, rose 3 percent with expectations that customers there will switch from natural gas. Traders began to sell crude once it reached $50 and began to realize that geopolitical problems were not enough to justify the rally, said Phil Flynn, an analyst at Alaron Trading Corp.

“At the end of the day it hasn’t cost us one drop of oil yet,” he said of the problems in the Middle East and Europe.

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Contractor fraud among top five consumer complaints in the state FROM CHARGES PAGE 1 is set for Jan. 28, the case will be one of the unit’s first prosecutions in 2009.

Representatives from New Line could not be reached for comment.

“The tightening of credit and a worsening economy may create more opportunities in 2009 for unlicensed contractors to take advantage of Santa Monicans who are trying to find bargains,” said Deputy City Attorney Gary Rhoades. “However, the vast majority of our complaints involve not just the lack of licensing, but folks who didn’t get close to what they bargained for. It will be cheaper in the long run if you insist on licensed work.”

The Consumer Protection Unit urges consumers to know their rights with contractors, including: • The right to hire licensed contractors.

• The right to check a contractor’s license

at www.cslb.ca.gov or (800) 321-2752.

• The right to pay only 10 percent or $1,000, whichever is less, as a down payment.

• The right to a written contract that specifies project costs, the down payment, a payment schedule and start and completion date.

The state Senate Oversight Committee ranks contractor fraud among the top five consumer complaints in California — a problem that costs consumers nationwide more than $100 billion annually.

To report a consumer complaint against a contractor, call the CSLB fraud team at (562) 345-7600 or go to www.cslb.ca.gov. For any contractor problems in Santa Monica, call the Consumer Protection Unit at (310) 4588336. news@smdp.com

President speaks his mind FROM BUSH PAGE 1 • “I want to thank the dozens of welfareto-work stories, the actual examples of people who made the firm and solemn commitment to work hard to embetter themselves.” — April 18, 2002, at the White House.

• “There’s an old saying in Tennessee — I know it’s in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can’t get fooled again.” — Sept. 17, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn.

• “Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we.” — Aug. 5, 2004, at the signing ceremony for a defense spending bill.

• “Too many good docs are getting out of business. Too many OB/GYNs aren’t able to practice their love with women all across this country.” — Sept. 6, 2004, at a rally in Poplar Bluff, Mo. • “Our most abundant energy source is coal. We have enough coal to last for 250 years, yet coal also prevents an environmental challenge.” — April 20, 2005, in Washington.

• “We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job.”

— Sept. 20, 2005, in Gulfport, Miss.

• “I can’t wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbors back into neighborhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons that somebody is creating new jobs.” — Sept. 5, 2005, when Bush met with residents of Poplarville, Miss., in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

• “It was not always a given that the United States and America would have a close relationship. After all, 60 years we were at war 60 years ago we were at war.” — June 29, 2006, at the White House, where Bush met with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

• “Make no mistake about it, I understand how tough it is, sir. I talk to families who die.” — Dec. 7, 2006, in a joint appearance with British Prime Minister

Tony Blair.

• “These are big achievements for this country, and the people of Bulgaria ought to be proud of the achievements that they have achieved.” — June 11, 2007, in Sofia, Bulgaria.

• “Mr. Prime Minister, thank you for your introduction. Thank you for being such a fine host for the OPEC summit.” — September 2007, in Sydney, Australia, where Bush was attending an APEC summit.

• “Thank you, Your Holiness. Awesome speech.” April 16, 2008, at a ceremony welcoming Pope Benedict XVI to the White House.

• “The fact that they purchased the machine meant somebody had to make the machine. And when somebody makes a machine, it means there’s jobs at the machine-making place.” — May 27, 2008, in Mesa, Ariz.

• “And they have no disregard for human life.” — July 15, 2008, at the White House.

Bush was referring to enemy fighters in Afghanistan.

• “I remember meeting a mother of a child who was abducted by the North Koreans right here in the Oval Office.” — June 26, 2008, during a Rose Garden news briefing.

• “Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 people.” — July 4, 2008 in Virginia.

• “The people in Louisiana must know that all across our country there’s a lot of prayer — prayer for those whose lives have been turned upside down. And I’m one of them. It’s good to come down here.” — Sept. 3, 2008, at an emergency operations center in Baton Rouge, La., after Hurricane Gustav hit the Gulf Coast.

• “This thaw — took a while to thaw, it’s going to take a while to unthaw.” Oct. 20, 2008, in Alexandria, La., as he discussed the economy and frozen credit markets.

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Sea star and octopus among animals open for adoption FROM ADOPTIONS PAGE 1 species available for adoption, ranging in price from $25 for an ochre sea star or purple sea urchin to $750 for a two-spot octopus.

The program has generated more than $7,000 through nearly 100 adoptions, with the sea star being the most popular.

“It creates that special connection between the kids and the animals,” Amber Maron, the public education coordinator for the aquarium, said. “Once you have that special relationship, it leads to caring about the ocean and taking better care of it.”

Program participants do not adopt a specific animal, but rather a species at the aquarium.

Some animals, like the octopus, have several adoptive parents. All receive a packet that includes an adoption certificate, two free passes to the aquarium, information about the species and a thank-you letter from executive director Vicki Wawerchak.

The Oak Park Neighborhood School, a preschool located in Ventura County, has been involved in the Aquadoption program the past two years, starting when teacher Lynda Skaggs took her class on a trip to the aquarium.

Her class has adopted the ochre sea star, which it has recently renewed. Two other classes in the school have recently adopted a moray eel and California sea hare.

The children have named the sea animal “Starry Bright.”

IT CREATES THAT SPECIAL CONNECTION BETWEEN THE KIDS AND THE ANIMALS.” Amber Maron Public education coordinator Heal the Bay Santa Monica Pier Aquarium

The 4,500-square-foot aquarium was founded in 1996 as the UCLA Discovery Center. The facility changed hands in February 2003 when Heal the Bay took over and shifted focus of the aquarium to exhibiting habitats in the Santa Monica Bay. The aquarium has hosted more than 290,000 visitors during regular public hours and 80,000 students for field trip programs. The space features three large touch tanks and several larger tanks that hold a kelp forest, different species of fish, sharks and eel.

Skagg’s class has returned to the aquarium since adopting the sea star.

“It helped them a lot knowing that was the animal they gave money to take care for us,” Skaggs said. “We have a picture of it in the classroom.”

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NIGHT OUT: Patrons watch TV at local eatery South, which is located on Wilshire Boulevard.

Restaurant owners say they continue to work with residents FROM COMPLAINTS PAGE 3 Robyn Landrum and Chris Shanley, said that he has responded to neighbors’ concerns each time, warning the company that operates the valet service that they would no longer work with South if any drivers were caught exceeding the speed limit. Many residents have said the valet issue has been resolved.

The restaurant has been contacted numerous times from a resident who lives a few hundred yards to the south on Stanford Street, complaining about the noise coming from South. Milstein said that the sound bounces off a building catty-corner from the restaurant to the resident.

The owners have offered several potential solutions, including paying for doublepaned glass windows and subsequently an air conditioner when the resident declined the latter option. They later installed a sound-proof wall around the resident’s windows, climbing the trees and hanging the wire themselves, Milstein said.

He added that he also hung a sound proof cloth that went around the entrance of the restaurant and covered the outdoor patio area. The cloth was later removed.

“We are still trying to fix the problem and be amicable about it,” Milstein said.

The owners are currently working on installing a hedge that will surround the outdoor patio area and parts of the entrance, hoping that it will create a sound proof shield.

Steve Fogelman, who lives just a few doors down from South, said the owners have not adequately addressed concerns of the residents with the exception of the valet issue.

He said South falls in a gray area when it comes to city code because it is licensed like a restaurant and meets requirements of such an establishment, but operates more like a sports bar. The restaurant has several televisions inside that broadcast games and other sports-related shows.

The city code for a restaurant requires that food be served at all times, which South does, according to Fogarty. A bar or a nightclub is different in that it charges patrons a cover fee and has a dance floor, both of which South lacks. Some residents have con-

tended that patrons do dance in the restaurant.

“My complaint was with how the law was written,” Fogelman, who said he plans to move in a few months in part because of the restaurant, said. “This is a unique situation.”

The resident added that many patrons park on nearby Lipton Street because Stanford is permit-restricted, leaving neighbors to deal with the noise of customers as they exit the restaurant and walk to their cars.

“It has completely changed the character of the whole neighborhood,” Fogelman said.

The corner of Stanford Street and Wilshire has been a dead spot for businesses in the past, housing both Ocean Sea Food and Punch Grill, which briefly occupied the space.

“It’s tough for us to grasp this with the economy in the state that it is,” Milstein said.

“Businesses are closing and there’s a group of people here … trying to affect business.”

Not all neighbors have opposed the restaurant.

Anita Chagaris said that she was excited when South opened, adding that her only concern — the valet — has been addressed.

“It’s nice to have a place to go to,” Chagaris, who lives several doors north of the restaurant, said. “They have followed every code and all the rules.”

Micaela Miner said her only concern is with the noise that comes early in the morning from patrons as they get in cabs stationed at a parking lot across the street from the restaurant and near her window.

The added bonus of having a restaurant close by is the security guards, which gives Miner a sense of safety when she comes home at night by herself.

The resident added that there have been few incidents since the restaurant opened, recalling one time when a patron threw up in front of her building. But Miner said she has no problem with customers enjoying themselves on the weekends.

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Energy is limited, Aries ARIES (March 21-April 19)

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

★★★★★ You have a lot of bounce and can deal with many different and sometimes challenging situations. Tap into your leadership skills. Others are relieved to see you take charge. Brainstorm with a key person. Tonight: Burning the candle at both ends, but know that your energy is limited.

★★★★ If possible, create more of a friendly atmosphere around your workplace, or consider a home office. In this type of situation, you’ll flourish and come up with more progressive and dynamic ideas. Brainstorm with a friend to make your work more reflective. Tonight: Say yes to a family member.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ Be willing to reach past the obvious. You could be exhausted by a situation that keeps repeating itself. Know when to halt a trend rather than keep pushing in the same direction.

If you need some thinking time, feel free to take just that. Tonight: Treat yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

★★★★★ Though you might encounter the same issues as others, your positive attitude and high energy carry you over the bumps.

Someone appears to be on your team, much more so than you thought. Tonight: Give yourself an ear-to-ear smile.

★★★★★ Defer to others and find out what is going on behind the scenes. If you want a major change or transformation, investigate your potential financial power. Extremes and a need to have your way at home emerge. Tonight: Defer, defer and defer (if you want peace).

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

★★ Know when to cut out and allow others to handle a problem. You might mull over a situation and consider your options. Others are more proactive than in the past, allowing you to be reflective. Tonight: Get a good night’s sleep.

★★★★ You earn your reputation today. Others count on your sense of responsibility and ability to go into situations deeper than many.

Revise your approach. Brainstorm away.

Tonight: Listen to the whispering around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

★★★★★ Zero in on what is important rather than what you think you need. The urge for playfulness and good times cannot be suppressed no matter what. Tonight: Where the action is!

★★★★★ Where others could feel down and out, you come out on top. Manifest your sense of humor, not only in fun interactions, but also in a bleak issue. A detachment naturally occurs with this approach. Tonight: Fun times are here.

★★★★★ Speak your mind with the knowledge that others do listen, even if they seem distracted. Stay on top of your game, completing as much as you can. Nix quiet work, and demonstrate your interpersonal skills. Tonight: Hang out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ Take a must-do situation and make it positive. Your creativity flourishes beyond present issues. If you are open to new possibilities and allow more creativity to come in, you’ll succeed beyond your imagination.

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★ Pressure builds on the home front. If you are dealing with property, try not to make any decisions if possible. You learn through events that your goals are changing, and rapidly at that! Tonight: Mosey on home.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult ★★★ Average

Sometimes this year you feel out of sync. Though you are even and stable, you discover the plusses of adapting a more light and intellectual attitude. Bring others in when facing a situation or problem, and ask for new thoughts and approaches. You discover being less rigid and more open draws success, greater interpersonal warmth and a sense of inner peace. If you are single, you could meet someone at the least anticipated moment. This person might help you manifest an innate talent, as well as build your security. Don’t hold back. If you are attached, the two of you create a key financial goal. GEMINI demonstrates a totally different approach to life, love and work. Observe.

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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 ★ (easiest) to ★★★★★ (hardest).

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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.

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■ Recently, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has been seeking 75 volunteers to be trained in listening to frogs so that the state can complete its annual frog survey. Georgia has 31 frog species, each with distinctive ribbits and croaks, and surveyors, after practicing detection, will monitor frog habitats to help officials measure population trends.

Tracking season begins this week.

■ A Houston Chronicle investigation revealed in November that Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to act against 75 percent of all self-identified illegal aliens convicted of local crimes in the Houston area recently, including immigrants who had committed felonies ranging up to sexual assault of a child and even capital murder. After ICE declined to hold them, that 75 percent were simply released back into the community. Nationally, during that same approximate time period, ICE was deporting twice as many illegal aliens with clean records (clean, except for being undocumented) as those with criminal rap sheets.

■ Rats Oppressed, But Bats Live Large: Environmental activists announced in November the intention to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for reducing by 80 percent the California sanctuary area of the endangered San Bernardino kangaroo rat (distinguishing feature: only four toes on its hind feet). In Britain, however, the Ministry of Defense has shown great sensitivity to bats that were living in antiquated military housing in two Hampshire facilities. Remodeled buildings for 18,000 personnel will include special cavities built into the structures so that the bats can resume cohabiting with the military.

■ Robert Christianson, 64, was arrested in October upon his arrival at Tampa International Airport, based on a hold requested

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Christianson was being sought only on two warrants: allowing a dog to run at large and having no license for his dog.

TODAY IN HISTORY the first U.S. presidential election was held. Americans voted for electors who chose George Washington.

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Employment

Computers

A NEW COMPUTER NOW! Brand name.

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GIVE OF YOURSELF American Cancer Society Discovery Shop needs volunteer sales help. You can contribute by spending 4 hours per week Thurs., Fri., or Sat.assisting in our up-scale resale shop in Santa Monica. Conact Terry or Shaunnah at (310) 458-4490.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING: Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career.

FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Housing available. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance.

888-349-5387.

ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home.

Medical, Business, Paralegal, Computers, Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial aid if qualified. Call 800-494-3586 www.CenturaOnline.com NEED A LOAN? No credit - BAD credit Bankruptcy - Repossession - Personal Loans - Auto Loans - Consolidation Loans AVAILABLE! "We have been helping people with credit problems since 1991". Call 1-800-654-1816.

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888-317-9567 POST OFFICE NOW HIRING. Avg. $20/hr. $57K/yr. including Fed. Benefits, OT. Placed by adSource, not affiliated w/ USPS, who hires. 1-866-483-1057

Employment Advertising Sales The Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica’s Daily newspaper is seeking an Advertising Account Executive.

Previous advertising sales experience isn’t needed but it’s certainly a plus. The job is meeting and networking with local and national businesses to help them get their message to our readers here in Santa Monica. We’re looking for smart, friendly people who are motivated by money to join our growing sales team. Great work environment, must bring a positive attitude and outlook to our team. If you play well with others, are aggressive without being pushy, and have a drive to succeed, we want to work with you.

Resumes are accepted via email to Rob Schwenker – Schwenker@smdp.com Assistant Manager Position AvailableSelf Storage company in Santa Monica seeking a candidate with a great personality and great phone skills. Position is full time, must have sales experience, a valid driver's license, be available on weekends, must pass background check. Please e-mail your resume to info@sawtelleselfstorage.com PT/FT SALESPERSON for a Hardware Store in Santa Monica . Call (310) 395-1158 HAIR STYLING Station For Rent. Friendly, Creative Environment. Reasonable Price. Ask For Jinny.(310) 430-0684.

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MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 800-690-1272.

Help Wanted $8000 GUARANTEED! Receive $8 for every envelope stuffed with our sales material.

24hr information.

1-877-220-4470 ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! No Experience!

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1-877-801-8172 Code 701.

EARN UP TO $500 weekly assembling angel pins at home. No experience required.

817-230-4879, www.angelpin.net WORK FROM HOME: Government Office Jobs. Full Benefits. $12 - $48 hour FT/PT. Call 1-888-293-7370.

Business Opps 100% RECESSION Proof! Do you earn $800/day? Local Vending route. 25 machines + candy. $9,995.

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Adoption PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Talk with caring agency specializing in matching birthmothers with families nationwide. LIVING EXPENSES PAID. Call 24/7. Abby's One True Gift Adoptions.

866-910-5610.

For Sale 2004 HONDA Civic Hybrid; 4 door sedan; silver blue opal; original owner; 60k miles; manual shift; excellent value.

Priced to sell $13,900 (310)459-4315

Instruction GUITAR LESSONS with Lou Allen. Classical or plectrum. Your home or mine. Call 310-828-2151.

Travel & Vacation TIMESHARE RESALES: Save 60-80% Off Retail! BEST RESORTS & SEASONS. Call for FREE TIMESHARE MAGAZINE! 1 - 8 0 0 - 7 8 0 - 3 1 5 8 .

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Resorts/Timeshares SELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE NOW!!

Maintenance fees too high? Need Cash?

Sell your unused timeshare today. No commissions or broker fees. Free consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com, 1-888-310-0115

MAR VISTA, 11621 Braddock Dr. unit 16 2bdrm. 1.5 bath, $1350, townhouse style, stove, carpt, w/d hookup, patio, gated parking, carpet, intercom entry, no pets.$500 off move-in (310)967-4471 www.jkwproperties.com WLA, LARGE 3+2. OCEAN VIEW, top of hill, prv drvwy, 3 patios/backyard, gated, no pets. Redeco $2450/mo 310-390-4610.

1248 11TH st. unit I, 3bdrm/1 1/2bath, stove, carpet, blinds, laundry, parking, no pets.on site manager $2550/mo $500 off move in (310)393-6322 www.jkwproperties.com 3623 KEYSTONE Ave.unit 5, $795 bachelor, lower, fridge, microwave, carpet, blinds, utilities included laundry, parking, no pets (310)578-7512 jkwproperties.com 615 1/2 MIDVALE lower Bachelor, no kitchen, sink, fridge,hot plate,, ceiling fan, carpet, street parking, no pets $895/mo (310)578-7512 wwwjkwproperties.com

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For Rent

For Rent

Real Estate

Santa Monica/ West LA $1395.00 to $2150.00 1Bdrm, 2Bdrms 2 Bdrms W/ Lofts NO pets. See manager at 1935 Cloverfield blvd. #15 for list of vacancies Santa Monica/ West LA $1395.00 to $2150.00 1Bdrm, 2 Bdrms 2 Bdrms W/ Lofts See manager at 2535 Kansas Ave #101 for list of vacancies

Newly Lowered Rates

Room and Board 401 Montana Avenue Your home away from home.

Daily meals, laundry, housekeeping, utilities, and cable. Studios, 1bdrms avaliable. Seniors and all ages welcome.

Ask about move-in special 1 month FREE.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Starting at $1,800/MO Beautiful Montana Gardens

(310) 245-9436

SINGLE 12746 Pacific Ave. unit 2 Lower stove, fridge, dishwasher, wall ac, carpet, blinds, laundry,intercom entry, restricted parking, no pets. $995.move-in special $200 off (310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com WLA $1750/MO. Large bright 2 bdrm upper, on Barrington near National. Very spacious. Large closets, crown moldings, new carpet appliances Closed garage Well maintained, charming, older building in popular WLA area.near Whole Foods. FREE MONTH WITH ONE YEAR LEASE (310)828-4481 or (310)993-0414 after 6pm.

WLA 1457 Westgate #E 1+1 stove, fridge, blinds, tile & carpet, garage parking no pets $1275/mo (310) 578-7512 jkwproperties.com

Houses For Rent

HOWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP (310) 869-7901

WLA 2577 Armacost Ave, 2bdrm/ 1 bath stove dishwasher microwave carpet central AC/heat 2 car garage front & backyard pet ok with deposit $2650 $500 off move-in (310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com

1234 11th Street # 8 1bdrm/1bath $1795 835 Pacific #6 Single $1275 All Utilities Included 1334 Euclid St, #8 1bdrm/1bath $1395 We are offering aggressive move-in specials

ROOM FOR Rent: Beautiful scenic SM Mountains, peaceful and safe. Fully furnished room in beautiful townhouse.

Pool, jacuzzi and tennis courts at your disposal.

Must love dogs.310-459-0702

PLEASE Visit our website for complete listings at: www.howardmanagement.com rentals@howardmanagement.com LARGE SM SINGLE CAR GARAGE or storage easy access, electircity $200/mo OBO (310)729-5367 Mar Vista $2300.00 2Bdrms, 2 Baths W / Loft Stove, Refrig, Dshwshr, Wshr/Dryr, Gated Parking, NO PETS 4077 Inglewood Blvd, # 4, 5, Call for Appt.

(310)780-3354

MAR VISTA 12610 CASWELL ave.unit 7, 1bdrm/1ba $1175/mo.upper, stove, fridge, carpet, blinds, parking,laundry, no pets.$200 off move-in (310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com

Electronics

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MAR VISTA 12450 Culver Blvd. Unit 206 & 208 1bdrm/1bath, gated parking, intercom entry, stove, fridge, utilities included, laundry, parking, no pets. $1195/mo $400 off move-in on site manager (888)414-7778 www.jkwproperties.com

SPA/HOT TUB 2009 Model. Neck Jets.

Therapy seat. Warranty. Never used.

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

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A NEW COMPUTER NOW! Brand name.

Bad or NO credit - No problem. Smallest weekly payments avail. Call NOW 1-800-624-1557

BIG SCREEN TV 51” for Sale Panasonic Good Condition and Quality $300.00 (310) 292-4624

* REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! * - Get a 4-room, all-digital satellite system installed for FREE and programming starting under $20. Free Digital Video Recorders to new clients. So call now, 1-800-795-3579.

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Santa Monica $1995 2 Bdrms, 1Bath , NO pets, stove, refrigerator, parking 1935 Cloverfield Blvd., #15 Open daily for viewing 9am-7pm. Additional info in unit manager in unit #19

1020 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica

Condo Share

Commercial Lease SANTA MONICA 250 26th St 900 sf office space for lease; 3 offices overlooking Brentwood Country Mart PAR Commercial 310.395.2663 x 130

Real Estate ***FREE FORECLOSURE Listings*** OVER 200,000 properties nationwide.

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Bookkeeping Services QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING service, personal or businesses. Online version available. Call 310 977-7935

Services TRAINED PROFESSIONAL SINGER Will sing at all parties, churches, women’s clubs, and all occasions.Jolson, Sinatra, Tony Bennett, popular songs, and will have a sing along.

Lots of fun. Holiday Parties! Call Gabe 310-392-6501

Gen. Contracting

A/C CONSTRUCTION General Construction Commercial & Residential

Remodel & Add ons Honest. Reliable.

FREE ESTIMATES — Sabbath Observed—

310.278.5380 Lic# 804884 Fully Insured

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$5.50 A DAY LINER ADS! CALL TODAY

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 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica. 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

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Services Handyman

The Handy Hatts Painting and Decorating Co.

SINCE 1967 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL SPECIALISTS IN ALL DAMAGE REPAIR “EXPERT IN GREEN CONCEPTS” Free estimates, great referrals

FULL SERVICE HANDYMAN FROM A TO Z Call Brian @ (310) 927-5120 (310) 915-7907 LIC# 888736 “HOME SWEET HOME”

Therapy

STILL L SMOKING? Life is short — Why make it shorter

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

Tutoring EXPERT TUTORING: Biology, Chemistry, SAT, ACT. Experienced classroom teacher. Excellent references. Great student rapport. 310-456-4747.

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Health/Beauty

THE ROLF method of Structural Integration, or "Rolfing", is a hands-on therapy for the restoration of the connective tissue system, or fascial network and to create more organization in posture. This webbing of tissue covers the entire body, and when injured or compressed from postural weaknesses, can distort into "holding patterns" and lead to inefficient movement and pain. Through ten sessions of specific deep tissue manipulation, breath and movement, the body is brought into a more balanced and flexible state. Call today for more information:(310) 924-1920 or visit Rolfsitherapy.com

Lost & Found FOUND RING on Lincoln and Rose. Call to identify Vicki (310)452-0772

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

Very Professional, Sonja (310) 397-0433.

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

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

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