Mistaken Identity Stepfather Says He Believed Officers Were Gang Members

INSIDE SCOOP REAL ESTATE SPORTS SOMETHING GONE FOWL PAGE 3 ON THE SUNNY SIDE PAGE 14 BUYING OUT BECKHAM PAGE 19

Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 Volume 6 Issue 56 Santa Monica Daily Press CAMPBELL’S COURT BATTLE PAGE 21 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE WORKS ON LAYERS ISSUE TRACKING YOUR CHILDREN Mistaken identity Stepfather says he believed officers were gang members

BY KEVIN HERRERA Daily Press Staff Writer

AIRPORT COURTHOUSE The stepfather of a 21-year-old Santa Monica man charged with the attempted murder of two undercover police officers testified Tuesday that he believed the officers were gang members looking to kill him, and that may have been the reason why they were attacked. Richard de la Cruz, who was called to the stand by the judge, also testified that his stepson, Michael German Espindola, could not have been the shooter because he saw Espindola inside the family’s apartment just TATTLETATTLE TELLYTELLY as shots were fired outside the front door. ParentsParents useuse GPSGPS softwaresoftware inin cellcell phonesphones toto keepkeep tabstabs onon kidskids STORYPAGE3STORY PAGE 3 The man responsible for firing at least three shots at the officers is Espindola’s Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] cousin, who was with de la Cruz as the two TOUGH CELL: Santa Monica High School Senior Nick Piacentini, 17, talks on his Motorola cell phone during lunch break on Tuesday as he waits for walked from their van to the apartment, the his sandwich at the Donut King. Asked if his cell phone was equipped with a tracking device, Piacentini answered, ‘Hell, no!’ stepfather said. “I was halfway to my apartment when I heard a gunshot,” the 33-year-old de la Cruz said. “I tried to duck, and as I looked up, I Witty newspaper could see through (the apartment) window and saw Michael. He jumped up and ran (from his computer).” hops on the Defense Attorney David Diamond pressed de la Cruz about his recollection of the shooting, an incident that lasted just a local paper trail few seconds. “Are you confident that (Espindola’s BY MELODY HANATANI cousin) is the shooter?” Diamond asked. Daily Press Staff Writer “Yes,” de la Cruz said. “Do you have any reason to lie?” CITYWIDE The nation’s gay population has Diamond asked. kicked off a campaign demanding they “No,” de la Cruz replied. receive the same library card privileges as The shooting occurred in the early morn- heterosexuals, the Onion has reported. ing hours of Feb. 2, 2006. In other news, the Onion also reports that Undercover officers with the Santa Donald Rumsfeld purposely left out infor- Monica Police Department were following a mation about his most recent post as van being driven by de la Cruz on Pico Defense Secretary from his resume. Boulevard after receiving a call from their Such satirical news by a publication pro- commander that the van was parked suspi- claiming itself to be “America’s Finest News ciously at Ralph’s supermarket, on Source” has brought laughter to Santa Alejandro Cesar Cantarero II [email protected] Cloverfield and Olympic boulevards, just a PAPER THE TOWN: Print copies of the satirical newspaper, the Onion, have recently popped SEE THE ONION PAGE 8 up in stands and eateries in the Santa Monica and Los Angeles area. SEE ESPINDOLA TRIAL PAGE 7

VONS RALPHS ALBERTSONS AND OTHER LOCAL RETAILERS Gary Limjap SMALL BUSINESS STARTUP? Let me help you succeed (310) 586-0339 YOU CAN SAVE CONSULTING • BOOKKEEPING • PLANNING TAXES It’s all about you... The client $$$ ON YOUR GROCERIES SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA (310) 395-9922 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 www.iCanShop4Less.com Santa Monica 90401 BOB GABRIEL INSURANCE Calendar 2 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Providing Professional & Personalized Service Since 1936

99546014 FORGET PARIS! Auto Experts Life, Disability & Pension EUROPEAN FASHION, AMERICAN PRICES Homeowners Commercial & Business Workers Compensation Group & Individual Health UP TO 75% OFF HAIR, SKIN, CLOTHING AND SUPPLIES Representing “A” rated companies Creative Cut (Normally $40) @ $15. including MERCURY INSURANCE All other services 20% off. GOLDWELL MORADI STUDIO 1st time clients only. PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE California survey shows Mercury Insurance Auto 7 Days 310.453.1533 1625 Wilshire at 17 Street in Santa Monica rates to be the most competetive in this area.

Phone Quotes Available

We encourage you to visit the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum — 310.829.0305 The Archives of Santa Monica. 1539 Euclid (310) 395-2290 2325 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

ROP_K_#99545113.ad

Fitness Class (Mambo Mania) 1711 Stewart St., 7 a.m. — 8 a.m. For more information, call (310) 515-4840. Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre 1211 Fourth St., 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. For more information, call the Playhouse box office at (310) 394-9779, ext. 2 or visit www.SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com. Kiwanis Club Weekly Meeting 1332 Sixth St., noon — 1:30 p.m. The Santa Monica Kiwanis Club holds its weekly luncheon with guest speakers. Joan Collins and Linda Evans in “LEGENDS!” 11301 Wilshire Blvd., 8 p.m. — 10:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Wadsworth Theatre box office or online by visiting www.WadsworthTheatre.com. Tickets can also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets. Westside Enrichment Community Adult Classes 11800 Texas Ave., times vary For details, visit www.westsideenrichment.com or call (310) 312-8727. FULL SKIN CARE The Anatomy of Dance 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., call for times GinaMarchese Call (310) 829.9556 or visit www.TAGTheArtistsGallery.com for more information. Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 Weekly LeTip Business Networking Group 11th Street and Wilshire Boulevard, 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. Weekly networking over lunch at El Cholo to provide additional leads and referrals to your line of work. Only one person per profession may join. Call (310) 356-7519 to reserve a spot. 60 Minute Basic Facial Salvation Army Youth Night 1533 Fourth St., 6 p.m. — 8 p.m. Event is open to kids ages 5-12. Activities include games, crafts and Bible lessons. A $ .00 meal is also included. 60 w/Complimentary Eyebrow Wax! Laughter Yoga Group 717 Broadway, 11 a.m. — noon VALID ONLY MONDAY-WEDNESDAY Laughter Yoga combines yoga breathing and laughter exercises. For more information, 320 SANTA MONICA BLVD call Kim at (310) 471-5773. (310) 562-1592 Fitness Class (Mambo Mania) OFF 3RD STREET PROMENADE IN BAY CITIES BEAUTY SUPPLY 1711 Stewart St., 7 a.m. — 8 a.m. Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre 1211 Fourth St., 11:30 a.m. — 1 p.m. You’ve put the pounds on...Have fun taking them off Church Mice INDOOR/OUTDOOR 1220 Second St., 3:15 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. Music, art projects, Bible stories, games and snacks are offered every Thursday in MILITARY STYLE the Christian Education Building of First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica. Children three years of age through second grade are welcome! For more information, WORKOUT call Rebecca Hall at (310) 451-1303, ext. 26. Pacific Crest Trail presentation $ .00 402 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m. — 8 p.m. PER CLASS 15 Robert Francisco, a 2006 PCT thru-hiker, will speak about his journey on foot from Mexico to Canada at REI. PER MONTH $300.00 No More Kings at the Gypsy Lounge 23600 Rockfield #3A, Lake Forest, 8 p.m. — midnight Check out this pop/funk/rock band as they sing about zombies, Surfs and the Karate BRING IN THIS AD FOR A FREE BOOTCAMP Kid.

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. (310) 395-4441 1233 THIRD ST. PROMENADE S.M. Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 3 COVER STORY Kids can BIRD TESTING talk but can’t hide BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

WILSHIRE BOULEVARD News last week that two teenage boys were found alive in a Missouri apartment after they were reported missing, one of whom had vanished more than four years ago, has kept a cell phone business here busy the past few days. Parents worried that their child could be the next victim of abduction have flocked to Startronics — an electronics store selling car stereos, home theater systems and cell phones — to grab a hold of a new cell phone equipped with Global Positioning System [GPS], a software normally utilized in the form of a car navigation system. Fifteen-year-old Shawn Hornbeck had been missing since 2002 when he was discovered by police on Friday in a Kirkwood, Mo., home during a search for 13-year-old Ben Ownby, who had gone missing earlier that Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] week. Police arrested Michael Devlin, 41, SITTING DUCK: Dilyn Murphy held onto her 2-year-old son, Dashiel, while he fed the ducks at Douglas Park on Tuesday. charging him with one count of first-degree kidnapping. In the parental version of Big Brother, wireless companies like Verizon and Sprint have banked on the GPS market, rolling out high-tech cell phones with features like the No harm, some fowl turn-by-turn navigation system and a family finder feature that enables parents to keep tabs on their children at virtually all times. CLEAN BILLS: Local ducks show no signs of avian flu virus Through a computer on their own cell phone, a parent can locate their child BY KEVIN HERRERA not just old samples,” Beeler said. “Santa humans, leading to an outbreak that could through the GPS tracking system installed in Daily Press Staff Writer Monica, since it has so many mallards, is a kills anywhere between 5 million to 150 mil- the cell phone. The function displays a map good testing area. Mallard ducks are a good lion people. of the real time location of the child, the DOUGLAS PARK County health officials have bird to monitor for avian flu viruses.” At least 12 companies and 17 govern- speed at which they are traveling and the given ducks here a clean bill of health, at least Avian flu caught the attention of millions ments are developing pre-pandemic influen- nearest address. Other features allow the par- when it comes to the deadly avian flu virus. worldwide in October 2004, when za vaccines in 28 different clinical trials that, ents to set boundaries in the phone, which After testing the fowls’ feces over the last researchers discovered that H5N1 is far if successful, could turn a deadly pandemic will immediately notify the parent if the several months, Emily Beeler, a veterinarian more dangerous than previously believed infection into a non-deadly one. child leaves those boundaries. For example, if with the Los Angeles County Department of and was being spread by waterfowl to chick- Beeler stressed that none of the ducks a parent sets the perimeter of Santa Monica Health, found no signs of “highly pathogenic ens, crows and pigeons. The virus also tested showed signs of the deadly strand, High School as a boundary, then a message H5N1,” more commonly known as bird flu. showed an increasing ability to infect mam- however, some have other viruses. will be sent to their phone whenever their The testing, which will continue until mals as well, including humans. “They’re found to carry a number of flu teenage child ventures off campus. August, is being funded by a pandemic flu A total of 157 people have died as a result viruses,” Beeler said. “The vast majority are The option is available through Sprint in a grant from the Center for Disease Control. of contracting the virus, most in Indonesia mild and do not infect people at all.” service called “Sprint Family Locator,” and “We’re testing in a few different places in and Vietnam, according to the World Health Feces from ducks has long been a concern Verizon, which offers “Chaperone.” The the county that are geographically spread Organization. of city officials, who must drain the ponds at apart so we can sample where wild water fowl Scientists fear that as the virus mutates, it SEE PHONE GPS PAGE 6 land and defecate so we can get fresh samples, could be spread more easily amongst SEE AVIAN FLU PAGE 9 Since 1967 Quality & Value Always! Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

310-399-7892 “A great cup 2732 Main St. Santa Monica of coffee!” Nazelie Elmassian Los Angeles OpinionCommentary 4 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues GUEST COMMENTARY ALEX EPSTEIN PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa [email protected] Turn on your heart lights How to truly support our troops EDITOR Editor: WHATEVER THEIR VIEWS OF PRESIDENT its state supporters, including the militant, Michael Tittinger Regarding “Put a stocking in it already” (Jan. 13-14, Page Bush’s new “surge” of 20,000 soldiers, both terrorist theocracy of Iran. Liberals’ only pol- [email protected] 4), that’s quite a bitter little editorial. liberals and conservatives continue to claim icy proposal is that we not take military STAFF WRITERS The Daily Press states that “Non-Christians ... should- that they support our troops. Liberals say action in Iraq or in any other country beyond Kevin Herrera n’t be expected to tolerate the party from which they have they support our troops by criticizing or Afghanistan. Why? Because they believe that [email protected] been excluded forever.” Excluded? Why? Nobody has opposing “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” which America has no right to defy the “interna- excluded (them). they claim has unnecessarily killed 3,000 sol- tional community” or “impose its will on the Melody Hanatani [email protected] I am not Jewish, but I take great joy in sharing with, and diers. Conservatives say they support our rest of the world” — i.e., to aggressively pur- enjoy seeing how happy my Jewish brothers and sisters troops by supporting the mission that most sue its self-defense. They, like the conserva- NIGHT EDITOR are to have their Menorah on Third Street. I’m not exclud- of our troops believe in. tives, advocate self-sacrifice in foreign policy. Lori Bartlett ed from their party. In fact, neither liberals nor conservatives Denying our right to an all-out military [email protected] Martin Luther King Jr. Day was this week. I am not truly support the brave men and women who defense, liberals say we must engage commit- PARENTING African American, but I’m sure you wouldn’t consider me risk their lives to defend America. For both, ted enemies like Iran with endless “diploma- Nina Furukawa excluded from taking Monday to reflect on his message. “support our troops” is a cheap, undeserved cy,” i.e., bribery, appeasement, and inaction. [email protected] Why the bitterness about Christ’s message? claim to patriotism — one that obscures One does not support our troops by keep- Ironically, the colored lights, the trees and the holiday their unwillingness to do what is truly neces- ing them home when their and our freedom STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER songs that seem to bother have nothing to do with the sary to protect America and its soldiers. requires military action. Our soldiers did not Fabian Lewkowicz birth of Christ that we are celebrating. Don’t believe me? Granted, almost everyone wants to give our join the military to sit on their hands while [email protected] Try to find colored lights, Christmas trees, Santa, roasted troops the resources they need to do their jobs: Iran prepares for nuclear jihad. PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN chestnuts, etc. in the Bible. Jack Frost was not, as you The best weapons, armor, provisions, and If liberals were truly concerned with our Christine Chang might assume, one of the Apostles. training available — as well as praise, gratitude, troops in Iraq and the freedom our soldiers [email protected] P.S. — Most of the great Christmas songs were written and encouragement. But for our government should be fighting for, they would call for our ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES by Jewish composers — and in the summer, no less. Look to truly support our troops, it must do far more soldiers to smash the insurgency and move on Robbie P. Piubeni it up. than help them do their jobs; it must give them to defeat our other enemies. Instead, they call [email protected] the right jobs to do — the jobs that will effec- for a self-effacing retreat from Iraq, followed Eric Cooper tively defend America while minimizing the Rob Schwenker Santa Monica risk to their lives. Our government must place [email protected] soldiers’ lives at risk only when American free- ... NEITHER Andrew Swadling dom is threatened, and during war it must give [email protected] them the objectives and tactics that will defeat LIBERALS NOR Call for architectural grace period the enemy as quickly as possible. ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Editor: The conservatives’ Iraq war does not meet CONSERVATIVES TRULY Cynthia Vazquez I must agree with Burl Michael (“Housing project reaps this standard. It could have — if the war had [email protected] benefits,” Jan. 10, page 4) when he comments that people been undertaken as a step in defeating the SUPPORT THE BRAVE TRAFFIC MANAGER who are on the Planning Commission who have any per- anti-American, terrorist-sponsoring regimes Connie Sommerville sonal stake in any given public project should be disal- of the Middle East and thus rendering the MEN AND WOMEN WHO [email protected] lowed to vote on that project. It’s basic democracy. Hello! region non-threatening. Instead, President I also agree that the building at 15th Street and Bush made the war’s primary focus the wel- PRODUCTION MANAGER RISK THEIR LIVES TO Alejandro Cesar Cantarero II Broadway is rather ugly, especially with that foil thing. fare of Iraqis — above all, their “freedom” to [email protected] (But a nice color, for once.) elect whatever regime they wished, no matter DEFEND AMERICA. I do not agree, however, that private citizens should be how anti-American. Further sacrificing PRODUCTION ARTIST allowed to build as many units on their properties as are Americans to Iraqis, Bush and his subordi- by further kowtowing to the anti-Americans Tessa Vergara on public housing properties. The last thing we need is a nates imposed crippling “rules of engage- at the United Nations — actions that would [email protected] bazillion more over-priced, over-sized condos. Public ment” (also supported by liberals) that place greatly embolden the Islamic totalitarians. CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER housing is our last, best hope to keep any degree of eco- the lives of civilians in enemy territory above Liberals oppose the Iraq war and other Annie Kotok nomic diversity and balance around here. our soldiers. Our hamstrung troops in Iraq wars, not because they truly value our soldiers, [email protected] I hope and pray that the ‘Powers that Build’ for the have not been allowed to smash a militarily but because they — like the conservatives — Santa Monica public will re-think their architectural philos- puny insurgency; instead, they have been oppose our soldiers mounting an uncompro- CIRCULATION Keith Wyatt ophy. (The exterior of the new library is still a shock.) Hey, forced to suffer an endless series of deaths by mising, self-assertive defense of America. But Glenn Bolan guys! Yo! This is the public calling: What about graceful? an undefeated enemy, while Islamic totalitar- such a defense is required to defeat the threat [email protected] ians worldwide rejoice in our defeat. of Islamic totalitarianism. We must adopt a Lily Houston-Helbig One does not support our troops by foreign policy of self-interest and commit to NEWS INTERNS Santa Monica sending them to fight wars of self-sacrifice defend ourselves using our full, unmatched Irene Manahan Kristin Mayer and then thanking their corpses. The conser- military might. Neither the conservatives nor vatives’ call to “stay the course” in Iraq — or the liberals support this, and thus they end up SPECIAL PROJECTS to add 20,000 troops to that course — is sacrificing our troops and our freedom. Dave Danforth harmful to America and its troops because Do not let the conservatives or liberals [email protected] the mission has been conceived and con- pose as defenders of America or its military. LOL: laughing out loud EDITOR-AT-LARGE ducted in defiance of American interests. Demand that they start truly protecting Carolyn Sackariason BRB: be right back If the conservatives do not support our America and its soldiers — or be scorned as [email protected] troops, then do the liberals? Absolutely not. traitors to both. MUSM: miss you so much Observe that while liberals criticize the A/S/L: age, sex, location Iraq war for killing our troops, they propose ALEX EPSTEIN is a junior fellow at the Ayn Rand A newspaper with issues BF: boyfriend no alternative policy that would protect Institute (http://www.aynrand.org/) in Irvine, America against Islamic totalitarianism and Calif. Contact the writer at [email protected]. 1427 Third Street Promenade, #202 OLL: online love Santa Monica, CA 90401 LULAS: love you like a sister OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 POS: parent over shoulder Visit us online at smdp.com WTGP: want to go private? LMIRL: let’s meet in real life

The Santa Monica Daily Press GOT NEWS? is published six days a week, HDOP: help delete online predators IF YOU SEE NEWS HAPPENING OR HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT, Monday through Saturday. 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 CALL THE SANTA MONICA PRESS AT OUR NEW TIPLINE! daily readership. Circulation is audited and verified by Circulation Verification Council, 2006. Serving the City of Every day, children are sexually solicited online. Santa Monica, and the communities of Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA.

Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica You don’t know what your kids are saying online. Or who they are saying it to. A lot of times neither CALL [310] 285-TIPS Chamber of Commerce. do they. Protect your kid’s online life. To get a full list of acronyms or report an incident, call 1-800-THE LOST or visit cybertipline.com. HDOP: help delete online predators Visit us online at smdp.com Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC © 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 [email protected]. 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 1427 Third Street Promenade, Suite 202, 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 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 5 Earth Talk By the editors of E Magazine Send comments to [email protected] Are You Ready? Going organic Hypnotherapy can help you turn for the latest on the no-smoking sign for good clothing trends John McGrail, C.Ht. (310) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com

Dear EarthTalk Where can I find fashionable clothing brands that use organic materials? RECYCLE NOW! Trey Muhlhauser CARDBOARD: $65 per Short Ton Chicago, IL (Up to $75 per short ton) Drop-off donation bins available 24 hours in front INCREASED ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS worldwide have not escaped the notice of Santa Monica Recycling Center MICHIGAN the fashion industry, which has been fast X

2411 Delaware Avenue in Santa Monica 24TH incorporating organic materials into its DELAWARE AVE. (310) 453-9677 CLOVERFIELD designs. Materials like hemp and bamboo are coming on strong, but organic cotton is by far the fabric of choice for most green clothing designers. According to Organic Exchange, a nonprofit committed to GERMAN CAR SERVICE expanding the use of organically grown Specialist in Repair of Porsche • VW • Audi • BMW fibers, global retail sales of organic cotton products increased from $245 million in I Best alternative to high dealer prices 2001 to $583 million in 2005. Photo courtesy I The problem with traditional cotton — EARTHLY BUSINESS: Materials like hemp, Complete service and repair by far the most used clothing fabric in the bamboo and organic cotton are the fabrics of I All work guaranteed world constituting a $300 billion global choice for many natural clothing designers. I Locally owned and operated since 1965 market — is that producers use liberal amounts of insecticides, herbicides and syn- made in Tunisia and Peru. A key part of thetic fertilizers to grow it. Analysts estimate Edun’s mission involves fair wages and 2202 OLYMPIC BLVD., SANTA MONICA • (310) 829-2563 that cotton crops use about one quarter of healthy working conditions for garment all the agricultural insecticides applied glob- workers in developing countries. ally each year. According to the U.S. Some online retailers featuring hip INTERESTED IN YOUR DAILY FORECAST? Environmental Protection Agency, seven of clothing made from organic materials the top 15 pesticides used on U.S. cotton include upstarts like ShopEnvi, Bamboo crops are potential or known human car- Styles, Grassroots Natural Goods, and bet- CHECK OUT THE HOROSCOPES ON PAGE 2! cinogens. ter-known outlets like Gaiam. Even Wal- Call us at (310) 458-7737 Given such problems, choosing organi- Mart and Target are now stocking a wide cally grown alternatives may be one of the range of organic cotton clothing. To find best things consumers can do to help the other organic clothing retailers, the online environment. Luckily, many designers are repository of all things green, EcoMall, offers using such materials to great effect in their an impressive listing of sources for a wide newest lines. Examples include Kelly B range of cool, green-friendly garments on its Couture, Xylem, Turk + Taylor, Blue Canoe, clothing page. Another Web site, Stewart + Brown, Armour Sans Anguish, EcoBusinessLinks, provides a listing as well Ecoganik, Nature Vs Future, EcoDragon, on its Natural Clothing Retailers Page. Gypsy Rose, Maggie’s Organic, Two Star Dog Meanwhile, the non-profit Organic and Enamore, all which are making waves in Consumers Association has launched fashion circles with their cutting edge cloth- “Clothes for a Change,” a campaign to pres- ing designs crafted from materials grown sure major clothing retailers and manufac- without harmful synthetic chemicals. Big turers to wean themselves off of traditional players like Levi Strauss, Victoria’s Secret, cotton and petroleum-derived polyesters Esprit, Patagonia and Timberland are also and to start using more organic materials. increasingly offering organic cotton prod- Another key element of the campaign is to ucts. educate consumers about the benefits of Singer Bono, along with his wife Ali clothing made from organic materials. Hewson and designer Rogan Gregory, launched their Edun brand in 2005, offering Want to get down to earth? Submit questions to organic cotton T-shirts and sweatshirts [email protected].

PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY

Get on board... Community meetings are being held to determine the fate of a building at Main and Bay streets — now home to Horizons West Surf Shop — and how to pay homage to the Z-Boys skateboarders that emerged from a skate

shop once located there. The present owner wants to COUPON VALUED UNTIL MARCH 31, 2007 demolish the structure and erect a mixed-use “green” building in its stead. At the suggestion of the Landmarks Commission, meetings are being staged to collect public input of how to properly commemorate the site. This week’s Q-Line question: How should the former Z-boys spot be remem- bered? Suggestions run the gamut from a mural to a skate park to a Z-Boys walk of fame. Or should the original building remain? Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your answers in next weekend’s edition. Local 6 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues MONSON EXTERMINATORS General Pest & Rodent Control GPS feature gives parents Licensed/Bonded MANNY MONSON (310) 571-3102 the option to locate children [email protected] Licensed Operator FROM PHONE GPS PAGE 3 If Karen Beardsley’s children were still We’re in Santa Monica! young, she would’ve been more than happy service is also available through Disney Mobile. to activate the feature on their phones. Her Organic Pest Control ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Parents cannot use the feature without the children grew up knowing that they would Available by Request COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL child’s knowledge, said Kathleen Dunleavy, Los have a hard time keeping secrets from their Angeles spokeswoman for Sprint. Whenever a mother, who wasn’t afraid to say that she parent sends in a request asking for their searched their personal belongings. child’s location, a text message is automatically “A privacy issue didn’t exist in my sent to the child’s cell phone notifying that home,” the Bakersfield resident said during “mom has just located you,” she said. a visit to downtown on Tuesday. “As long as The product has grown slowly in popu- they’re in my home, I was going to police larity since wireless companies introduced them. It didn’t matter if they were 6 or 16 the feature more than a year ago, since Allan [years old].” Keiter, CEO of MyRatePlan.com, an unbi- After the final bell rang on Tuesday after- ased comparison shopping Web site. noon, students spilled onto the sidewalks The navigation system is currently the and streets outside Santa Monica High more popular GPS product since it appeals School, about 80 percent with a cell phone to a broader audience. The child locator, on attached to their ears. the other hand, might take some time, espe- “This is too much,” said sophomore Sadal cially considering children who are young Shokli of the GPS feature, while hanging out with enough to warrant such a feature might not her friends on Michigan Avenue after school. even have a cell phone, Keiter said. “You need your privacy with your phone.” But younger children might be more The feature would be best applied to open to the idea of being under the watchful young children, since they are more vulner- Only $99 eye of a parent at all times, he said. able to kidnappings and can get easily lost, Quit smoking with 1 personalized “Kids in late elementary school are old according to Shokli. STOP enough to have the cell phone, but are young “Once a child turns 15, a parent should hypnosis session plus an audio tape enough to not be turned off by the feature,” give them a real phone without the GPS,” & my WRITTEN GUARANTEE that Keiter said. Shokli said. Smoking100% SUCCESS WRITTEN GUARANTEE you’ll QUIT smoking Last year, many children received their “I would turn my phone off.” Christmas presents from Startronics where David Mun, a freshman at Samohi, does- The Easiest Way parents, attracted to the idea of having the n’t believe his parents would force the child OR IT’S FREE peace of mind of knowing where their kids locator feature on his phone since they have to QUIT! (818) 202-0037 are at all times, purchased new cell phones. a good, trusting relationship. BERT DRAGIN CERT. HYPNOTHERAPIST The interest in the cell phones subsided “I think it’s OK in some cases, when the until last Friday, said store manager Eddie kids are wild,” Mun said. Borgwardt on Tuesday. “They want to get a hold of their kid 24/7,” WHAT DO YOU THINK? Borgwardt said. “I got a 50-percent increase ■ Send letters to [email protected] in parents looking to keep in touch with their — ATTENTION — kids after the kidnapping a few days ago.” [email protected] AETNA HEALTH OF CALIFORNIA

ODDS OF A CHILD BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: 1 in 16,000 If you participate in Aetna’s 401k Plan, ODDS OF A CHILD BEING DIAGNOSED WITH we would like to speak with you about AUTISM: 1 in 166 the expenses in your plan.

Please Call Jerome J. Schlichter Law offices of SCHLICHTER BOGARD & DENTON www.uselaws.com (800) 873-5297

2029 Century Park East, Ste. 1400 100 South 4th Street #900 Los Angeles, CA 90067 Saint Louis, MO 63102 By Appt. Only To learn the signs of autism, visit autismspeaks.org Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 7 Deliberations expected soon FROM ESPINDOLA TRIAL PAGE 1 who committed the crime. During questioning by the defense, de la few minutes earlier. The two undercover Cruz said that while he saw Espindola in the officers were assigned to robbery suppres- apartment, he did not turn around to see sion and were wearing street clothes and who was shooting at the officers. But, he is driving an unmarked vehicle, police said. confident that it was Espindola’s cousin. Fearing for his life, de la Cruz said he A gun that was linked to the shooting drove quickly down Pico Boulevard and through ballistics was found in Espindola’s turned onto 17th Street. He said he parked apartment. However, no DNA evidence was his van and began to walk inside. found and no fingerprints were recovered When the officers turned onto 17th Street that could link Espindola to the weapon. from Pico Boulevard, a Latino male popped The prosecution alleges Espindola was the out from behind the van and opened fire, shooter and that the absence of fingerprints sending three bullets into the officers’ car, is common, presenting an expert witness according to police. One of the .38-caliber who testified earlier in the now nearly two- bullets struck the officer driving the vehicle week long trial that fingerprints are found on in the right wrist. only roughly 5 percent of weapons recovered. Both he officer in the passenger’s seat of Deputy District Attorney Frank the unmarked car and another officer who Tavelman also called one of the officers who saw the van parked at the Ralph’s have iden- was targeted. The officer testified that tified Espindola as the shooter. He was Espindola was the shooter. Another officer arrested and charged with attempted mur- said he saw Espindola riding in the van with der. Espindola was also charged with two de la Cruz minutes before the shooting. counts of assault with a firearm, and one During opening statements, Tavelman count of firing at an occupied vehicle. suggested Espindola fired at the officers In addition, the complaint against because he wanted to get back in favor with Espindola, who was at one time a member of his gang after helping police in an investiga- a local Santa Monica gang known as SM17, tion into a double murder at the Moose alleges the attempted murder was to further Lodge in Santa Monica. Tavelman also said the activities of a criminal street gang. Espindola may have fired because he Espindola has plead not guilty to the thought the officers were rival gang mem- charges and is being held on $2.4 million bers looking to kill him. bail. If convicted, he faces up to life in As with the Espindola’s mother, who testi- prison, according to the Los Angeles County fied last week that her son was at home at the District Attorney’s Office. time of the shooting, the prosecutor tried to discredit de la Cruz by bringing up inconsis- UNCOMMON PRACTICE tent statements he made in a pre-trial hear- In a rare move, it was Los Angeles ing and during his testimony in court. Superior Court Judge Antonio Barreto Jr. Several times de la Cruz could not recall that called de la Cruz to testify. Barreto said the names of people he was in contact with he was looking for clarification from the in the hours before the shooting, nor was he stepfather as to what he believed happened sure as to what time the attack occurred. before, during and after the shooting last Testimony is expected to continue today, February. The judge allowed both sides to with closing arguments coming in the after- question de la Cruz. noon or Thursday morning. It is the defense’s claim that Espindola was at home downloading music and watch- WHAT DO YOU THINK? ing racy videos on his computer at the time ■ Send letters to [email protected] of the attack on the officers, and that it was his cousin, now living in Washington state, [email protected] Mail. Fax. Call. Email. Running your classified ad is easy! $550 per day. Up to 15 words, 20 cents each additional word. Mail. Name: Fill out this form and mail to: 1427 Third Street Promenade Address: Suite 202 City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Santa Monica, CA 90401 Classification (Pets, Yard Sale, Etc...): Fax. Ad Copy (attach copy if necessary) Fill out this form and fax to: 1______2______3 (310) 576-9913 ATTN: Classifieds 4______5______6

7______8______9 Call. 10______11______12 Call Annie Kotok! (310) 458-7737 Ext. 114 13______14______15 Requested Start Date: / / Requested End Date: / / Email. Extras (Additional 20 cents/word): Email your ad to: ❒ ❒ ❒ ALL CAPS bold italics [email protected] ❒ Box (.50/day) ❒ Reverse($1/day)

Payment: ❒ Visa ❒ Mastercard ❒ AMEX ❒ Check PREPAY YOUR AD TODAY! ___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___

Exp: | 20 Check #:

Make checks payable: Santa Monica Daily Press Call us with questions (310) NO CASH PLEASE 458-7737 Signature: Visit us online at smdp.com Local 8 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Several hundred racks contain the Onion in SM FROM THE ONION PAGE 1 model set before coming into Los Angeles.” The paper has a circulation of 50,000 in University of Wisconsin at Madison, were Laid out like a normal newspaper, the the LA area, 20,000 of which comes from sitting in their dorm room and making up Monicans in recent months as print copies Onion dishes satirical articles on local and Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Brentwood funny stories. They soon put those stories of The Onion popped up in newsstands, national news, sports, politics, business, edu- and Venice. The paper seems to be most into print and started selling ads. bars and pizza parlors across the city. cation, science and technology. The only sec- popular in the North of Wilshire region, “It ran rampant in the university and The Onion newspaper is the brainchild tion that offers true, yet humorous, com- where almost no papers remain when new soon spilled over into the community,” of two former University of Wisconsin stu- mentary is the AV Club — the paper’s enter- issues are delivered in the middle of the Bedell said. dents, who began distributing free copies of tainment section. week. The Onion was soon distributed in their weekly rails against standard news Several hundred news racks containing “I work at three bars in Santa Monica and Milwaukee, and then Chicago, gradually publications in the Los Angeles area in the Onion are scattered throughout the city, there’s never any copies left by the time they growing until 1996, when its popularity August. including Wildflour Pizza on Main Street, deliver the new editions,” said Tona exploded during the dot-com boom. The “It’s been on the charts [to come to LA] for Brittania Pub on Santa Monica Boulevard Mondragon, a bartender at Over Under humorous news that had brought tears of a long time,” said Rob Bedell, LA city manager and Over Under Sports Grill on Santa Sports Grill, 14 Below and The Shack. laughter to the eyes of so many people in the for the Onion. “We wanted to get our business Monica Boulevard. Mondragon reads a copy whenever she Midwest was now available online. can, appreciating the funny content that “The online component really took off keeps her customers occupied whenever because people could e-mail stories to each PUBLIC DUMP IN SANTA MONICA they venture into a bar alone. Some stop in other,” Bedell said. “A lot of people have the Southern California Transfer Company just to grab a copy. confusion that it started online, but the roots Bedell believes the paper is most appreci- are in print.” ated among the college-educated to post- Onion books began publishing in the late MICHIGAN graduate crowds. 1990s when print distribution began

24TH “They’re the overeducated, overpaid peo- expanding to other markets. Today, the DELAWARE AVE. CLOVERFIELD ple who like to go out and have fun,”he said. paper is offered for free in Chicago, New FRANK 10 WEST “They get it, they’re in tune with business York, Minneapolis, San Francisco, Austin, and the cultural events going on.” Denver, Madison, Milwaukee, Los Angeles The paper keeps Cara Wanek occupied and, of course, Santa Monica. 310-828-6444 whenever she’s in a restaurant and dining by How the founders came up with “The 1908 Frank St. herself. Onion” moniker remains a mystery to this in Santa Monica “I love how people come up with stuff off day. the top of their head,” she said while sitting “I fear that it is lost in the annals of time,” on the Third Street Promenade on Tuesday. Bedell said. “I have heard many rumors — it ‘Item found in garbage to be turned into has layers that you have to peel back or read- Attention lamp someday’ - the Onion ing it makes your eyes tear with laughter.” Contractors and Construction Sites: During the 1987-88 school year, Chris Johnson and Tim Keck, two students at the [email protected] We are a close and convenient Santa Monica permitted and authorized mixed C&D transfer station. Approved C&D Recycler * Roll off service available — ATTENTION — AMGEN, INC EMPLOYEES

We are representing employees in matters involving other 401k plans. If you are a current participant in the Amgen 401k plan we would like to speak with you. Please Call Jerome J. Schlichter TOGETHER TO SERVE YOU BETTER Law offices of SCHLICHTER BOGARD & DENTON Comfort is just a ride away www.uselaws.com We accept all competitors coupons! (800) 873-5297 20% off for seniors Supporting Santa Monica Support Your Community $25 FLAT For Fast Pickup Call: 2029 Century Park East, Ste. 1400 100 South 4th Street #900 TO LAX Los Angeles, CA 90067 Saint Louis, MO 63102 828-3333 By Appt. Only For free rides go to: www.passangerswanted.net/freetaxi Local Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 9

FREE PARKING AVAILABLE 1726 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica Phone: (310) 829-3625 Fax: (310) 829-0254

CAN’T FIND A DAILY PRESS NEWSTAND IN YOUR AREA? WE’LL TRY TO GET ONE TO YOU! Call us at (310) 458-7737

Discount rates Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] DUCKS IN A ROW: City staff must be careful when dealing with ducks as they are protected by WITHOUT DISCOUNT SERVICE. state and federal laws. The ducks may not be disturbed while nesting. It’s no accident more people trust State Farm to insure their cars. Call today. City aims to clean the ponds FROM AVIAN FLU PAGE 3 To do that, city staff is looking at installing a series of drainage pipes so that Douglas park annually to clean them. If not, the ponds can be cleaned one at a time, the feces can cause algae to grow and kill allowing the ducks to migrate from one Providing Insurance and Financial Services plants, which the ducks depend on to sur- pond to another and not be without water. vive. The ponds are scheduled to be drained Some residents complained last year when State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (Not in NJ), Bloomington, IL in February or March, city staff said. City Hall drained all three ponds around the Because the ducks are protected by state time that some ducklings had hatched. and federal laws, city staff must be very careful “We are trying to also educate the com- in how they deal with them. The ducks cannot munity that while it is fun to come to the David B. Rosenberg, Agent be disturbed when they are nesting, and spe- park, and the kids really like feeding the Insurance Lic. #:0618319 P040034 12/04 1220 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90401 cial permits are needed to trap them. City staff ducks, is a problem,”Polachek said.“There is Bus: 310-458-3400 has, for the most part, left the ducks alone, plenty of food for the ducks. allowing them to come and go as they please. “The plant material within the pond is “The ducks are a nice feature for a lot of what they eat, so bringing Cheetos really is a people out there,” said Elaine Polachek, the disservice to the ducks.” open space manager for City Hall. “We just have to manage them.” [email protected] TORREY PINES ~ January 22-28, 2007

www.buickinvitational.com ~ 619-281-GOLF www.centuryclubofsandiego.org State 10 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Coming to a PC near you States step up to fund works on personal computers and laptops equipped with a Amtrak service, but Netflix plans to start offering high-speed Internet connection and Microsoft Corp.’s Windows operating system. That means the movies can’t be movies over the Internet watched on cell phones, TVs or video iPods, let alone com- want federal to match puters that run on Apple Inc.’s operating system. BY MICHAEL LIEDTKE Despite its limitations, the online delivery system repre- BY SARAH KARUSH AP Business Writer sents a significant step for Netflix as it tries to avoid obsoles- Associated Press Writer cence after the Internet becomes the preferred method for LOS GATOS Netflix Inc. will start showing movies and TV piping movies into homes. WASHINGTON The Pacific Surfliner, running from San Luis episodes over the Internet this week, providing its sub- “This is a big moment for us,” Netflix Chief Executive Obispo, Calif., down the coast to San Diego, is Amtrak’s sec- scribers with more instant gratification as the DVD-by-mail Reed Hastings as he clicked a computer mouse to quickly call ond-most popular route, with nearly 2.7 million passengers service prepares for a looming technology shift threatening up “The World’s Fastest Indian” on the instant viewing serv- last year. its survival. ice. “I have always envisioned us heading in this direction. In But one thing sets it apart from most other trains run by The Los Gatos-based company plans to unveil the new fact, I imagined we already would be there by now.” the federally funded passenger railroad: It’s paid for by the “Watch Now” feature Tuesday, but only a small number of its Besides preparing Netflix for the future, the instant view- state of California. more than 6 million subscribers will get immediate access to ing system also gives the company a potential weapon in its California is among 14 states that fund corridor service the service, which is being offered at no additional charge. battle with Blockbuster Inc. As part of an aggressive market- that Amtrak wouldn’t otherwise provide. On Tuesday, Sens. Netflix expects to introduce the instant viewing system to ing campaign, Blockbuster has been giving its online sub- Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., and Trent Lott, R-Miss., are about 250,000 more subscribers each week through June to scribers the option of bypassing the mail and returning expected to announce the introduction of legislation that ensure its computers can cope with the increased demand. DVDs to a store so they can obtain another movie more would, among other things, encourage more state invest- After accepting a computer applet that takes less than a quickly. ment in Amtrak by making federal matching funds available. minute to install, subscribers will be able to watch anywhere Since its 1999 debut, Netflix has revolutionized movie- The sweeping bill — similar to one that passed in the from six hours to 48 hours of material per month on an watching habits by melding the convenience of the Web and Senate 93 to 6 last year but was never voted on in the House Internet streaming service that is supposed to prevent pira- mail delivery with a flat-fee system that appealed to con- — calls for $12 billion in federal funding for the next six cy. sumers weary of paying the penalties imposed by years. Many Amtrak supporters believe it has a better chance The allotted viewing time will be tied to how much cus- Blockbuster for late returns to its stores. this year with Democrats in control of Congress. tomers already pay for their DVD rentals. Under Netflix’s After first brushing off Netflix as a nettlesome novelty, But one aspect of the bill is relatively uncontroversial. The most popular $17.99 monthly package, subscribers will Blockbuster has spent the past few years expanding a similar idea of matching funds for state investment in Amtrak is one receive 18 hours of Internet viewing time. online rental service that provoked a legal spat over alleged that both supporters and critics of the railroad have The company has budgeted about $40 million this year to patent infringement. embraced — and something states like California believe is expand its data centers and cover the licensing fees for the Netflix has been able to maintain its leadership so far, long overdue. roughly 1,000 movies and TV shows that will be initially building so much momentum that the world’s largest retail- As for Amtrak itself,“states are our future,”President Alex available for online delivery. er, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., abandoned its efforts to build an Kummant told The Associated Press last week. He said a Netflix’s DVD library, by comparison, spans more than online DVD rental service in 2005. matching program for capital investments, along with mak- 70,000 titles, one of the main reasons why the mail is expect- In the last three years, Netflix has signed up nearly 5 mil- ing Amtrak “more user-friendly” for states, is essential if ed to remain the preferred delivery option for most sub- lion more subscribers to become increasingly profitable. Amtrak is to capitalize on growing demand for intercity rail. scribers. Although Netflix won’t report its 2006 earnings until later Even without such matching funds, states have been step- Another major drawback: the instant viewing system only this month, analysts believe the company made about $44 ping up. The biggest player, California, currently contributes million last year, up from $6.5 million in 2003. $73 million for the Pacific Surfliner and two other trains it EXPERTS IN MESSENGER SERVICE SPECIALIZING IN... Despite the company’s growth, Netflix’s stock price has runs jointly with Amtrak. dropped by more than 40 percent over the past three years, Illinois last year doubled its annual subsidy to Amtrak to shriveling to $22.71 at the end of last week. $24 million. The increase followed several years of double- Advertising and The erosion largely reflects investor misgivings about digit growth in the number of riders on routes connecting Netflix’s long-term prospects. Chicago with St. Louis, Carbondale, Ill., and Quincy, Ill., and Creative Agencies Once it becomes more practical to buy and rent movies allowed Amtrak to offer much more frequent service. within a few minutes on high-speed Internet connections, Other states that subsidize Amtrak service are Maine, Direct or Same Day Service to Anywhere in SoCal few consumers presumably will want to wait a day or two to Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, receive a DVD in the mail. If that happens, Netflix could go Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington and Available anytime 24/7! the way of the horse and buggy. Wisconsin. Competitive Rates and Excellent Local References Online movie delivery already is available through servic- Outside of Amtrak’s busiest route — the northeast corri- es like CinemaNow, MovieFlix, Movielink, Vongo and dor from Boston to Washington — the state corridors are GUARANTEED ON-TIME SERVICE Amazon.com Inc.’s recently launched Unbox. Apple Inc. also the biggest success stories. They provide a stark-contrast to is emerging as major player, with hundreds of movies and the railroad’s long-distance trains, which many critics TV shows on sale at its iTunes store and a new device that believe should be eliminated because they are costly and promises to transport media from a computer to a TV attract comparatively few riders. (310) 458-6000 screen. State involvement is healthy, “as opposed to having our www.smexpress.com But none of those online services have caught on like trains totally planned by a centralized, monopolistic, SINCE 1984 LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Netflix’s mail-delivery system, partly because movie and TV Washington, D.C., organization,”said Joseph Vranich, a former studios generally release their best material on DVDs first. Amtrak spokesman who is now one of its most vocal critics. National Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 11 Suit seeks to Biomass plant grows enforce ban BY AMANDA LEE MYERS Chediski fire, which in 2002 charred 469,000 we’re always looking for domestic renewable Associated Press Writer acres and burned 491 buildings in eastern forms of energy that would get us out of the Arizona while becoming the largest wildfire stranglehold of the Middle East on our ener- SNOWFLAKE, Ariz. Teeny leftover paper in state history. gy policy and our energy future,” Carlson on Yakama fibers, a forest full of charred trees, and a pile More woody waste will come from forest said. of wood chips so high it looks more like a thinning projects on wildland-urban inter- He said biomass provides the nation with mountain all sit waiting in eastern Arizona face — land where buildings meet the forest. 2 percent to 3 percent of its energy and less reservation for the biomass plant they soon will help fuel. The third source will be leftover wood at than 1 percent of its electricity. The 24 megawatt, $53 million plant now sawmills. He said biomass plants are most common under construction will be the second and Arizona’s new plant will join nearly 100 in California and Northeastern states, booze sales by far the largest biomass plant in Arizona. biomass plants in the country, said Bill including Maine and New Hampshire, Builders and backers of the plant in Carlson, chairman of the Redding, Calif.- because those areas have more readily avail- By The Associated Press Snowflake, about 130 miles northeast of based USA Biomass Power Producers able fuel and their electricity systems have a Phoenix, say it will provide a stable source of Alliance, a national group of owners and high-cost structure that makes using alter- TOPPENISH, Wash. A Yakama tribal member electricity for the eastern mountain commu- has filed suit to get the federal government to nities of Arizona, allow the state’s utility com- enforce terms of an 1855 treaty banning alco- panies to use more renewable energy, and THIS PROJECT IS ABOUT hol from the 1.2-million-acre central help clean Arizona’s forests of small-diameter Washington reservation. trees, which have helped fuel some of the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION In the lawsuit filed last week in U.S. District most devastating wildfires in state history. Court in Yakima, Marlene White also alleges “This project is about environmental AND CREATING ELECTRICITY IN AN the government is not enforcing federal liquor protection and creating electricity in an laws that prohibit alcohol sales on reservations environmentally safe and renewable fash- ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE AND RENEWABLE FASHION.” without tribal permission. ion,” said Scott Higginson, executive vice “There has been no enforcement,” White president of NZ Legacy, a land and energy Scott Higginson said. “When we first started the alcohol ban in development company building the Executive vice president, NZ Legacy reference to our treaty, we were successful in Snowflake White Mountain Power plant, getting rid of the state liquor stores, but since which is expected to be in full production by operators of biomass plants. The state’s nate fuels more financially logical. then nothing has been done.” December. other biomass plant was in Eagar but recent- In order for more biomass plants to be built, White’s lawsuit seeks a court order banning Fuel sources for the plant will come from ly shut down. Its owner plans to open it Carlson said governments need to issue more alcohol six years after the tribe voted to limit leftover recycled paper fibers at a neighbor- again in May. renewable energy requirements. For example, reservation sales. ing paper mill and from “woody waste,” Carlson defined biomass as any type of the Arizona Corporation Commission Tribal attorney Jack Fiander said many Higginson said. woody material, ranging from bits of left- approved new rules in October that require tribes have been successful in regulating and The woody waste will come from three over wood to eucalyptus trees, that can be state-regulated utilities to get 15 percent of their taxing alcohol on their reservations based on sources. The first will be small-diameter converted to fuel. electricity from renewable sources by 2025, federal laws. Most lacked the legal power the trees that were burned in the Rodeo- “It’s a renewable form of energy, and with annual increases of roughly 1 percent. Yakamas have in their 1855 treaty, Fiander said. SEWER AND DRAIN SPECIALISTS

(excludes drain cleaning) SERVICES: $25 off next service Sewer & Drain Repair • Water Heaters • Plumbing Fixtures Water & Gas Leaks • Copper Re-Pipping • Drain Cleaning Floor & Wall Heaters • Electronic Pipe Locating Video Inspection for Sewer & Drain Lines Family owned and operated• Licensed, Insured & Bonded CONOVER Serving the Westside • CA LIC #845109 PLUMBING Commercial & Residential (310)821-6200 12 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 13 RealEstate 14 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues

OFFICES: Our country will continue to be appeal- Days on the Market A minor rise in new office buildings in ing to foreign investors. U.S. property prices 2006 kept office vacancy rate relatively flat, look competitive from a global perspective. Jodi Summers Send comments to [email protected] but with healthy job growth, continued “The weak dollar also has given global robust absorption levels, and moderate investors more buying power in America,” speculative development, the vacancy rate is observes Ross. Mostly sunny for LA real estate expected to drop by the end of 2007. The commercial market will be lucrative, Industrial: but not as lucrative as in years past. The experts are predicting good into small equity funds, limited partnerships A shortage of properties suitable for tra- “Investors will have to look for ways to prospects in commercial real estate in 2007 and alternative investments.” ditional and inland ports is driving the need enhance value,” concludes Riggs. ... and even better news locally. Stan Ross, It’s believed that much of what is now for build-to-suit warehouse and distribution chairman of the board of the University of evolving with capital investments is an out- facilities. The chic conversion of older Jodi Summers negotiates properties for Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real growth of last year’s privatization push — industrial properties to mixed-use purposes Sotheby’s International Realty. Contact her at Estate cites New York and Los Angeles when some of the larger public Real Estate is also keeping inventories down and rents [email protected] or (310) 260-8269. Visit her among the “leading metropolitan markets” Investment Trusts went private. up. Vacancy rates are forecast to maintain Web sites at where properties will continue to command Investors still have access to the inexpen- the steady down trend they’ve seen since www.SoCalInvestmentRealEstate.com or top dollar. sive debt of recent years, which leaves room early 2004. Rents are expected to increase www.santamonicalandmarks.com. The Lusk Center also suggests that, in for potentially higher returns from real slightly. addition to investing in traditional office, estate investments than other types of 2007 COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OVERVIEW retail, industrial and hotel assets, speculators investments offer. With these factors at RETAIL: will examine alternative investments, includ- work, the USC Lusk Center chairman says, Retail is the dark spot in the commercial ing urban infill, adaptive reuse and multi- real estate “will continue its dominance as an marketplace. Hit by still-soft consumer con- family retail developments near inner city asset class in 2007.” fidence and a mega merger between the transit centers. For all commercial sectors, lending vol- Federated Department Stores and the May Economists note that throughout 2006, ume is up and delinquencies are down. Department Stores that prompted store sales and leasing were on a growth curve in Construction costs are keeping speculative closings, retail was the only commercial sec- the office, industrial and multifamily sec- development to a minimum. Import and tor in which vacancies rose and rent growth tors. They foresee these property types con- export activity continues at high levels, sus- decreased in 2006. Regional shopping cen- tinuing to grow through 2007 and into 2008. taining demand in warehouse and distribu- ters and neighborhood centers alike are suf- The retail property market will be softer. tion facilities. Strong corporate profits are fering from store closures and softening con- The expanding U.S. economy and an stimulating businesses to expand office and sumer confidence. Retail vacancy rates are influx of institutional investment capital are production space. predicted to rise slightly in 2007. Average keeping the volume of sales transactions “The U.S. economy is proving very retail rent is forecast to increase marginally. high in the commercial sectors. resilient, and that favors commercial real “Institutional investors have returned in a estate,” confirms Kenneth Riggs, CEO of MULTIFAMILY: big way,” say NAR economic analysts. Real Estate Research Corp. The apartment market is strengthening as Ross calls 2007 the “Year of Recycling” for The National Association of Realtors has potential home buyers remain in rental real estate capital. The Lusk institute chair- spoken to those in the know and makes the housing and echo boomers enter the rental man explains that capital is not leaving following 2007 commercial property predic- market. Vacancy rates will continue to be property markets, but it is “being recycled tions: marginal at best. LIVING LA VIDA LOCAL

Sotheby's International Realty

welcomes

Jodi Summers, Investment Property Professional to their team.

Jodi Summers Sotheby's International Realty tel:310.260.8269 [email protected]

Jodi Summers * Boardwalk Realty

310.309.4219 * [email protected] RealEstate Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 15 In your Space Christina S. Porter Send comments to [email protected] Maintaining a partnership takes a special touch FEW OPTIONS A common way to own investment real The partnership can exchange the single estate is as a member of a partnership. Being property for several like kind properties with in a partnership has many advantages, but an aggregate “equal” value; allowing easy dis- does present a challenge if one of the part- solution of the partnership or further ners wants to cash out using a 1031 exchanges. This strategy is commonly known exchange. as “swap and drop.” The partnership creates In the eyes of the IRS, a partnership separate limited liability companies (LLCs). “interest” is considered personal property The LLCs holds each new property for a suf- and does not qualify for a 1031 exchange. ficient amount of time to prove that they held The general rule that is that the “entity” that it for investment to insure the exchange will sells the relinquished property must be the be valid. The partnership then distributes the same “entity” that purchases the replacement LLCs to the individual partners. Some adjust- property. A simpler way to look at it is the tax ments relative to fair market value may be return that sells the relinquished property needed to keep the distributions equal to the must be the same tax return that purchases respective percentage interest. the replacement property (there is an excep- The partnership can transfer the interest in nance and the proceeds can be distributed to exchange partnership interest which as men- tion under the “disregarded entity” rule). If the real estate to the various owners as the partner who wants to cash out. tioned above, is excluded as like-kind prop- the partnership sells the relinquished proper- Tenants-In-Common (TIC). Holding title as a The common requirement for all of these erty under a 1031 exchange. ty and the partnership purchases the replace- TIC means that each co-owner has an “undi- is that the property be held long enough to As always, each investor should consult ment property, then the transaction is “like vided fractional interest” in the property and qualify as an investment. Doing the ground with their tax/legal professional to discuss kind” and qualifies for a 1031 exchange. provides a separate deed to each co-owner. work for a successful 1031 exchange should the risks and other factors involved with With careful planning and forethought, This way of holding title allows each co-owner be done long before the actual exchange partnerships prior to making any decisions. the members of a partnership can structure a to exchange their interests separately, meaning happens. This is done to minimize the risk transaction or series of transactions that that one can exchange into another property of the IRS claiming that the individual Contact CHRISTINA PORTER at (877) 4TM- allow one or all of the partners to cash out without the other co-owners. members or partners purchase the property 1031 or [email protected]. TM and “go their separate ways” while deferring The partnership could purchase the for resale rather than for investment or that 1031 Exchange assists investors and planning capital gains taxes. replacement property and after it closes refi- the exchange was really an attempt to and executing real estate investment strategies. Avoiding home-improvement headaches BY DAVID BRADLEY been lodged against the contractor. Finally, candidate offers a standard contract, run it Associated Press Writer KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS make sure to ask a prospective contractor to by your real estate attorney to make sure your If you don’t have the skills to do the work provide you with references, then call them interests are included in the terms. (An attor- IF YOU’RE MOUNTING A REMODELING right the first time, hire a professional. Too to check out the quality, reputation and ney also has sample contracts that will give project in the new year, here’s a checklist of often, shoddy work by homeowners is penal- workmanship of previous jobs. you an idea of the language and terms usual- nine things you can do to curb homeowner ized by finicky buyers when the time comes ly covered.) Note: As a homeowner, you have angst and avoid the pitfalls of home- to sell your home. Shelve your ego in favor of DON’T BUY ON COST ALONE leverage in the contract. Most contractors improvement makeovers gone awry. work that looks good and is done correctly. A lower cost contractor who doesn’t show who want or need the work, will probably be up on time, or who changes quotes for labor flexible in meeting your demands. SET A REALISTIC BUDGET HIRE AN EXPERIENCED CONTRACTOR and materials mid-project, isn’t a good value It’s okay to start with a general number to Interview multiple contractors and resist and may end up costing you more than USE THE CORRECT MATERIALS fit your pocketbook. But be sure to compute the temptation to employ the first available you’ve budgeted. So don’t quickly rule out Here’s a good rule of thumb: If a project every cost factor, including materials, labor, tradesman. Ask potential contractors the contractors who may want to charge you budget is tight, spend the most money on permits and special-order items in as much tough questions: How much experience do more for better service and a promise to fin- the objects (fixtures, knobs, door hardware) detail as possible. Plotting out your costs on you have on this type of project? Do you ish on time and within budget. In the long that are touched frequently or are visually computer spreadsheets will give you a big- have proof of insurance? Have you ever been run, you may actually save money — and prominent and less on other items typically picture overview for how much you’re sued for bad work? Do you show up on avoid financial woes later. out of view. If you can do without costly spending and will be helpful in your plan- time? How do you handle payments and wood, use weather-resistant composites or ning. A firm budget also sets perimeters and project expenses? Then do your homework GET IT IN WRITING plastics for crown moldings, decking and helps contractors know what you have to and call the Better Business Bureau where Say it with me: No deal with a contractor flooring. Youll save on maintenance spend. you live to find out if any complaints have is ever done on a handshake. If a contractor headaches, too.

$2,400,000 RETAIL FOR LEASE $5,000 $1,750,000 SOLDSOLD 1053 18th St., Santa Monica 3211 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica 1418 10TH ST. SM PRICE REDUCED!! 7 Units-Owner User. Well maintained. Vacant. 3BD/1.75 BA Owners Unit 2500+ Sq. ft. retail Available 3/1/2007 10 UNITS (ALL 1 BDRM) Seller said, “MOVE IT!” “Serving Santa Monica for 44 years.” Sullivan-Dituri Real Estate Company (310) 453-3341 Contact: Bill Dawson Joseph Fitzsimons www.Sullivan-Dituri.com RealEstate 16 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Clean out the closets Slim down and keep clutter moving BY MORRIS AND JAMES CAREY Once you’ve accomplished these tasks, you’ll be left with known as PayPal: It is a secure way of exchanging money Associated Press Writers more storage space than you know what to do with. With all over the Internet without disclosing personal information of the extra room, you ought to be able to store what’s left in with every transaction. In the ‘70s, actor and comedian Redd Foxx portrayed the a far more organized fashion. When you can easily access Finally, back to the first part of our plan: Giving to char- character Fred Sanford on the hit TV series “Sanford & Son,” what you have, then it becomes more valuable. ities definitely is a good thing. It helps others who are less in which he and his TV son played owners of a junkyard. Moving from last to first on the list above, we all know fortunate. And there is a great tax advantage associated with Although the show’s set was a simple, sparsely decorated about making a trip to the junkyard. It isn’t rocket science. donating. As a tax deduction, you can take full value for what home, you just knew it was smack dab in the middle of the Load the stuff up and get it there. Pay a small dump fee and you give. Wow — help yourself while helping others! messiest junkyard known to humankind. drive away relieved. Donating isn’t always as easy as you might think. Many Well, we don’t live anywhere near a junkyard, but we A garage sale isn’t much more complicated. Place signs organizations have strict rules about what they will and often feel like we’re “smack dab in the middle” of the one around the neighborhood a day or two in advance (check won’t take. Don’t be discouraged. The charitable organiza- that belonged to the Sanfords. So we have a New Year’s reso- into any required local permits), try to get neighbors to hold tion has to be able to sell what you give them. In some cases, lution that will ensure clear paths and junk-free surround- sales on the same day in hopes of attracting more buyers, put their sales resources are limited. In other cases, the charity ings: unclutter everything! prices on everything and make the prices really low. Oh, and doesn’t sell the item, but is geared only to use what is donat- Here’s our plan: try to run your sale over a whole weekend rather than just ed. First, we will be giving as much as possible to charities. one day. This gives passersby a chance to think about what Make a list of what you have, then make a few calls before Yes, a garage sale is great, but it doesn’t come with high they saw. you load your car. Just because you want to donate it doesn’t returns via built-in tax credits. Getting rid of junk begins to get a bit complicated as you mean the charity will be able to accept it. Next, we will list what’s left on eBay. You can sell just move up our list. However, the closer you get to the top, the By the way, if you are interested in which charities do about anything on the Internet. better your chance of walking away with money for your what, how they work financially, who does the best job with Then comes the garage sale. Keep this one in third place trouble and your stuff. your dollars and other donations, go to a Web site called and your gain will be 20-fold over past experiences. The world of buying and selling on the Internet is some- Charity Navigator at http://www.charitynavigator.org. It’s And finally, a trip to the junkyard — not Fred Sanford’s, what different than you might be used to. If you haven’t full of information about the country’s biggest, smallest, best the real one. done it before, find a friend who has. Look into something and worst charities.

Your guide to local TheAgentDirectory real estate agents Alexsys Andrea Arpaia Kate Bransfield Coldwell Banker Pacific Ocean Properties Prudential California Realtors www.alexsysnabor.com 2212 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica 3130 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100 I am originally from Napoli Italy. I specialize Kate is dedicated to providing an exceptional “YOUR NABORHOODS BEST!” I am a native primarily in residential and income properties. level of service for her clients by combining Angelino and my passion is helping people. I My goal is to provide you with a personalized Old Fashioned Service and Integrity with specialize in making money for my sellers and and efficient service. Up-To-The-Minute Technology. saving money for my buyers. [email protected] (310) 490-8024 [email protected] (310) 755-4771 [email protected] (310) 395-1133

Valerie Jean Hiss Your Name Here! Coldwell Banker Your Company Name www.valeriehiss.com 97092 Pacific St. Suite 1F

Monte Hartman, Brad F Cole, David Abrahams, Andrew Valerie Hiss has topped 200 million in sales The Agent Directory is a unique advertising Saurin and Sarah Rourke specialize in since her award winning career began in 1988. opportunity to present yourself as more than residential property sales in the Santa Monica, She represents Buyers and Sellers and special- a name and a number. This unmatched izes in the marketing and sales of single family section will allow you to list your specialty, Mar Vista, Venice and Marina Del Rey. homes, condos and townhomes on the Westside. focus, and the demographic you’re targeting. www.WestsideHomes.com (310) 301-9424 [email protected] DIRECT: (310) 230-2444 Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Call today at (310) 458-7737 Gary Limjap Gary Nuell Coldwell Banker Sotheby’s International Realty 2444 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica 90403 www.nuellrealestate.com

Your goals become my priority. “His honesty, knowledge of real estate, integrity and determination can not be explained in mere words. I Santa Monica Realtor for more than couldn’t recommend any other Realtor more!” twenty years. Debbie J – Venice www.garylimjap.com [email protected] (310) 586-0339 [email protected] (310) 489-5115

Your Name Here! Gaby Schkud Rob Schultz Your Company Name Coldwell Banker Pacific Ocean Properties 97092 Pacific St. Suite 1F 2444 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 102 2212 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica The Agent Directory is a unique advertising Gaby & Associates — Real estate is my life. For fifteen years I’ve opportunity to present yourself as more than a Team of Real Estate Professionals lived and breathed real estate for my clients. a name and a number. This unmatched dedicated to excellence We can make the impossible happen. section will allow you to list your specialty, Serving Buyers and Sellers on the Westside focus, and the demographic you’re targeting. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Call today at (310) 458-7737 [email protected] (310) 586-0308 [email protected] (310) 392-9223 Santa Monica Daily Press readers will purchase 1/2 a billion in real estate this year. (310) CALL US TODAY TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS LOCAL LISTING. 458-7737 National Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 17 Rising prices, tight market, lead Adopt-a-shark? to construction Conservationists strive to rally support for By The Associated Press Fins to the left YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. The Associated Press Rising prices for building materials and a the rapidly dwindling number of sharks tight labor market have put a number of BY TARA GODVIN give up its fear and begin acting on behalf of THE QUANDARY: Memories of the construction projects on hold here, and park Associated Press Writer sharks if species are going to be saved from “Jaws” movies and ongoing shark officials have returned to the drawing board extinction, Fordham said. attacks give the toothy fish a bad repu- to see if they can make them less expensive. HONOLULU Rows of razor sharp teeth, a car- About 20 percent of the world’s sharks tation. But conservation activists say Among the projects is a proposed visitor nivorous appetite and a bad reputation as a are now estimated to be threatened, their numbers are dwindling. center at Old Faithful, and a new wastewater “man-eater” have made sharks a tough pub- Fordham said. WHAT THEY SAY: “When these species treatment plant at the park’s Madison lic relations challenge for conservationists Public effort can come in the form of peti- are going up against salmon and right Junction. striving to rally support for protecting the tioning lawmakers, changing fishing practices whales ... and other endangered marine Park officials say the first hints of poten- misunderstood fish’s dwindling numbers. or choosing not to make a meal out of species mammals, they’re not exactly the most tial problems came in August 2005, when But experts say people’s attitudes toward deemed to be in trouble, advocates say. cuddly of the group,” said Sonja bids for two projects were 30 percent to 50 sharks have been changing since the days Ironically, the most feared of sharks, the Fordham, policy director of the percent higher than anticipated. when a single mistaken nibble on a human great white, is also among the most protect- Belgium-based Shark Alliance. “That’s when we knew were in trouble,” in Hawaiian waters spurred hunts for the ed. In New Zealand fines of up to $172,000 THE SOLUTIONS: Shark advocates said Steve Iobst, Yellowstone’s chief of main- “rogue” suspect. and six months in prison for harming the have set up adopt-a shark programs tenance, Tactics for bringing attention to sharks’ fish are about to go into effect. and enlisted NBA star Yao Ming in the Officials encountered similar problems plight have included adopt-a-shark pro- The path to protection, however, is more campaign against shark fin soup. last July, when they received just one bid for grams, awareness stickers designed by car- difficult for lesser known shark species such the Old Faithful visitor center. That $26 mil- toonist Jim Toomey, and a public disavowal as the spiny dog fish, which has an unfortu- lion bid also was higher than expected. of the Chinese delicacy shark’s fin soup by nate name and what some call “beady eyes,” ing for a meal in the shape of a person as the “It was way beyond the world of reality,” NBA star Yao Ming. Fordham said. media would like to portray them,” she said. Iobst said. Combining fascination and mortal fear, it’s The Shark Trust offers an alternative The same happened with the next phase easy to see why tales of attacks grab headlines. SURVIVAL OF THE SPECIES view. Visitors to the group’s Web site can, for of work on the historic Old Faithful Inn. The Global Shark Attack File logged the Several years ago the Ocean Conservancy example, “adopt” a great white shark for “We ran into a bidding market buzzsaw first shark attack of 2007 on Jan. 5 off Kauai. faced just such a challenge when it led a push about $39 with proceeds going to research as well on that,” Iobst said. That shark, estimated at up to eight feet, bit to get U.S. protection for the smalltooth saw- and conservation, or join in the Great At a time when the park was expected to a 13-inch half-moon chunk out of a surfer’s fish, a shark relative with a bizarre-looking, Eggcase Hunt. be buzzing with construction projects, it is board. The surfer was unhurt, and the spat- long snout ringed with protruding teeth. The pillow-shaped, leathery cases protect relatively quiet, instead. Projects on hold are out chunk later washed up on shore. “When these species are going up against the developing young of a variety of sharks the two at Old Faithful, a new justice center Fatalities, however, are few. Of the 86 salmon and right whales ... and other endan- and often wash up on shores. Hunters can at Mammoth Hot Springs, a new entrance known and suspected shark encounters in gered marine mammals, they’re not exactly report their findings online and learn more station at the park’s west gate, and the waste- 2006, only seven are known to be fatal with the the most cuddly of the group,”Fordham said. about them. water treatment plant. shark involvement in another two ocean fatal- The campaign including Toomey’s car- “It celebrates sharks. And it helps bring Work on the $3.5 million plant, to replace ities uncertain, according to the attack file. toon sticker featuring a kindly looking shark home to people that we have sharks in our one that park officials have said could see a Meanwhile, about 100 million sharks and saying, “Please help protect my pal, the waters,” Hood said. “major failure” at any time, was supposed to their close relatives are killed each year, endangered sawfish,” brought an unprece- The trust and other groups also promote start last summer. either deliberately or as fishermen’s bycatch, dented response and helped lead to the saw- the value of live sharks as an attraction for The projects coincided with a dramatic according to the Shark Alliance, a five- fish’s listing as endangered in 2003. scuba divers. rise in costs, especially for materials such as month-old international coalition of advo- Shark finning, the practice of killing Whale sharks can generate hundreds of steel, concrete, copper and wood — much of cacy and ocean recreation groups. sharks for their fins used in a popular thousands of dollars for local businesses that it driven by international construction mar- That would make for a fatality ratio of Chinese soup, is considered to be among the cater to divers seeking to view the giant ani- kets in China and India. about 1 to 10 million, some conservation biggest threats to sharks. mals, said Marie Levine, executive director Meanwhile, construction in the region advocates point out. Awareness campaigns and documentaries of the Princeton, N.J.-based Shark Research has been booming, especially in Montana’s “They’re not all just teeth,” said Sonja have brought attention to the issue, which Institute, which in addition to its advocacy Gallatin and Flathead counties. Fordham, policy director of the Belgium- even made it into celebrity news this sum- work organizes trips for divers on shark “It’s been somewhat unprecedented in based Shark Alliance and director of the mer after San Francisco-based conservation research vessels. terms of the amount of construction in shark conservation program of the group WildAid persuaded the Chinese-born “Sharks underwater are just the most Montana,” said Cary Hegreberg, director of Washington-based Ocean Conservancy. Ming to join the campaign. magnificent animals,”Levine said.“They just the Montana Contractors’ Association. Over the past 15 years both the public But shark consumption isn’t limited to move with such grace you expect to hear All of the activity means workers are hard and government ocean managers have come Asia. British fish and chips and German beer music.” to find and keep. Contractors are having to realize that sharks — which include more garden snacks have used the meat of spiny particular difficulty finding workers who than 400 species — are a more diverse group dog fish, which takes up to two years to can pass a drug test, Hegreberg said. than the voracious monster portrayed in develop inside its mother before being born, ON THE NET “If someone can make $30 an hour in “Jaws,” she said. Fordham said. ■ Global Shark Attack File Phoenix or Las Vegas, they will move from www.sharkattackfile.net Montana to those markets,” he said. MORE THAN JAWS A MATTER OF TRUST ■ The Shark Alliance Geography also works against Sharks range from the world’s largest fish, The European Union has become one of www.sharkalliance.org Yellowstone. A major project at Old Faithful ■ the whale shark, which grows up to 50 feet long the focuses of shark advocates because its Ocean Conservancy typically requires that workers live close by and feeds mostly on plankton and other small regulations are considered relatively weak. www.oceanconservancy.org in temporary housing, away from home and ■ Shark Trust prey, to the diminutive cookie-cutter shark, an Unfortunately, many Europeans are families. www.sharktrust.org up to 20-inch, bioluminescent fish that cuts unaware they even have local shark populations, ■ Shark Research Group “If you can get a stable, steady job where plugs of flesh out of its much larger prey. and shark sightings are often followed by nega- www.hawaii.edu/HIMB/sharklab you’re home every night at 5 o’clock, why Relatively few species pose a threat to tive media attention, said Ali Hood, director of ■ Shark Research Institute pull up stakes and go to Yellowstone humans. conservation at the U.K.-based Shark Trust. www.sharks.org National Park to build a new visitor center?” Still, the public needs do more than just “They’re not patrolling our coastlines look- Hegreberg said. You make the call. We’ll print the answers. Sound off every week on our Q-Line™. See page 3 for more info.

Visit us online at smdp.com National 18 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Colorado ski Dancing around resorts on bar. The idea is to help musicians get business in Sundance Film Festival brings money, but films by performing around all the film indus- pace to break try-types who flock to the festival. inconveniences for many Utah residents “We’ve had some success. We’ve placed some artists in films,” Roehmann said. visitor record BY DEBBIE HUMMEL the mountain. If we get time off, that’s where Sundance is constantly working with Park Associated Press Writer we go,” Topel said. City to do what they can to make the impact BY ROBERT WELLER Last year an estimated 52,850 people of the festival a little easier for locals, said Jill Associated Press Writer PARK CITY, Utah Residents here love to attended the Sundance Film Festival, which Miller, managing director of the Sundance hate it. also has venues in Salt Lake City, Ogden and Institute. DENVER Despite getting less snow, Colorado For 10 days each January their ski town is the Sundance resort in Provo Canyon. The The city’s free shuttle system increases its resorts are on a pace to break last season’s overrun by visitors with their eyes on films, majority of the festival’s venues and action hours during the festival and runs special record of 12.53 million skier visits, with 6.74 rather than the slopes. Traffic is a nightmare takes place in Park City, population 8,000, routes to service Sundance venues. percent more in the first part of the season and parking is nearly impossible. But with the about 25 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. The city’s Web site has an area devoted to than the same period last year, the industry Sundance Film Festival comes a lot of money Ken Mihal is the manager at Chimayo, an helping locals “enjoy and/or get around the reported Tuesday. and recognition leading many to say that for upscale restaurants on Main Street. During festival with minimal impact to your daily The resorts had nearly 3.3 million skier vis- all the inconvenience, Sundance still makes its from October through December 2006, up January cool. 207,533 from the same period in 2005. “Sundance is a really great thing to happen DURING SUNDANCE THERE’S NOBODY A skier visit is one skier or snowboarder to this town,”said Ron Wedig, a bartender and purchasing and using a lift ticket. manager at the No Name Saloon on Main UP ON THE MOUNTAIN. IF WE GET TIME Colorado resorts have benefited from a lack Street here. of snow in the East, but their Western com- Wedig says the 18-hour days he and his OFF, THAT’S WHERE WE GO.” petitors have had plenty. staff endure are worth it when business is as “This record first period puts us on a pret- good as will be all year. Davin Topel ty good pace for the rest of the year,” said “You meet amazing people,” said Wedig, Bartender, O’Shucks Molly Cuffe, spokeswoman for Colorado Ski who has been in the bartending business for Country USA, an industry group. about three festivals now. “You see a lot of fur the first weekend of Sundance, the restaurant schedule.” The state’s high-dollar destination resorts, coats. Tipping is very good.” will have enough business to stay open until An economic and demographic study con- including Aspen, Steamboat Springs, Telluride Wedig has to put in triple his normal liquor 1:30 a.m. and will serve about 400 dinners a ducted last year by the University of Utah’s and Crested Butte, have had an even bigger order for the festival. night. Bureau of Economic and Business Research increase in skier visits, 11.9 percent over the “A couple weeks before the festival I’ll put “It’s weird because it used to be that estimated the festival generated $61.5 million same period of 2005. Those resorts are farther in an order that is twice the normal amount so Sundance wasn’t that big a deal,” said Mihal. in economic activity for Utah, $52.9 million of from Denver’s airport and attract higher- I don’t shock the system when I do make that “But that first year after the (2002 Winter) that in the Park City area. spending visitors. big order,” he said. Olympics, it looked like the Olympics all over The Sundance Film Festival, in its 22nd year, Front Range destination resorts, including Vodka is the big seller, he said, usually again.” is considered North America’s premier showcase Vail,Breckenridge, Copper Mountain Keystone mixed with Red Bull. Not every business on Main Street benefits for national and international independent film. and Winter Park, were up 3.57 percent. Davin Topel, a bartender at O’Shucks just from the traffic, which all describe as gridlock. The 2007 festival is scheduled to open with a Destination resorts usually attract visitors next door agrees that it’s his busiest time of the “For me, it’s basically a big headache,” said screening of the documentary “Chicago 10,” for overnight stays. The Front Range resorts year. Carl Roehmann an employee of the Images of about the 1968 Democratic National are closer to Denver and the state’s other pop- “It’s only 10 days of hell,” he said. Topel he Nature Gallery. Convention in Chicago, on Thursday. The festi- ulation centers. uses the extra money he makes during “Parking is impossible. It doesn’t seem to val continues through Jan. 28. The state’s smaller resorts were up 10.74 Sundance to pay of a lot of bills. While the boost our business,” he said. percent. resorts are busiest during the Christmas-New But Roehmann finds something positive in “We achieved some great results under some Year holidays, Sundance is the busiest time for the festival — music. He’s in a band and part of ON THE NET fairly challenging weather circumstances during the bars, he said. a group that sponsors an event called the ■ http://festival.sundance.org/2007/ the critical holiday season,” said Rob Perlman, “During Sundance there’s nobody up on “Radical Rat Review” at a nearby restaurant and president and CEO of Colorado Ski Country. SportSurf Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 19 SOCCER MLS may move to buy out Beckham’s contract BY BETH HARRIS By agreeing to a transfer, Real Madrid AP Sports Writer could recoup a percentage of Beckham’s salary this season as opposed to getting LOS ANGELES Now that Real Madrid says it nothing when he becomes a free agent on won’t use David Beckham anymore, Major July 1. League Soccer could move to buy out the Lalas said he and Yallop will travel to remaining months on his contract and bring Spain at some point to meet with Beckham the star midfielder to the United States in time and “make sure he’s comfortable with the for the start of the league’s season in April. direction that we’re going and also inform Such a move would involve MLS working him. There is a great unknown for him over SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 58° out a transfer with Real Madrid — including here, too.” paying the Spanish team a percentage of Capello’s decision leaves Beckham with SWELL FORECAST ( 3-4 FT ) Beckham’s $11.3 million salary on top of a the prospect of a lengthy layoff following It looks smaller in the waist high range for west transfer fee — before the current window to Jan. 7, his last appearance for Real Madrid. facing breaks as winds turn to an onshore flow and likely pick up rather early. Tide will be an transfer international players closes Jan. 31. “We want him to be playing as much as issue for the early AM sessions and could shut Beckham agreed to a five-year contract possible to keep up fitness and to keep sharp, some spots down. last week with the Los Angeles Galaxy, a deal but we have no absolutely no say or should that starts after his contract with the Spanish we in the coaching situation at Real Madrid,” LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS club expires June 30. Real Madrid coach Lalas said. NW BY SUNDAY... Fabio Capello said Sunday that Beckham “Even if he were not to play for a period TRACKING NW'ERS FOR 23RD AND 26TH... will no longer play for the team, just prac- of time, he would have no problem in a very WIND AND TIDE ISSUES THIS WEEK... tice. short time being match fit.” “We would love to have David Beckham at the earliest opportunity, but I’m not hold- TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA ing my breath,” Galaxy general manager EVEN IF HE Alexi Lalas told The Associated Press on Monday. “We have structured everything WERE NOT based upon the assumption that he is going to be available after the season with Real TO PLAY FOR A PERIOD Madrid.” Beckham spokesman Simon Oliveira said OF TIME, HE WOULD HAVE Monday that the 31-year-old Englishman intends to fulfill the rest of his Real Madrid NO PROBLEM IN A VERY contract. Reports in Europe, however, say he could soon leave the club and head for Los SHORT TIME BEING Angeles. His Galaxy deal is worth up to $250 million in salary and potential commercial MATCH FIT.” and endorsement income. “Until the club sits down with him to Alexi Lalas address the situation, David will continue to General manager, Galaxy train with Real Madrid until the end of the season with his usual professionalism,” Los Angeles says it has sold over 5,000 full Oliveira told the AP. season tickets since the Beckham announce- MLS commissioner Don Garber said ment. The so-called “Beckham effect” also Monday that Beckham will remain a Madrid has boosted ticket sales for other MLS teams, player until his contract expires, denying a he said. Spanish newspaper story that said “We are in uncharted territory here,” Beckham’s lawyers were trying to arrange his Lalas said. early release. On Sunday, Capello criticized Beckham “There have been many recent reports for signing with the Galaxy before informing from the news media that have attributed the Madrid club. incorrect quotes from my office, including “He signed his contract before he spoke fabricated quotes that were attributed with Madrid and for me that doesn’t seem directly to me earlier today,” said Garber, right,” Capello said after Madrid’s 1-0 home who is vacationing in Mexico. victory over Real Zaragoza, a game Beckham Marca, a daily newspaper in Spain, quot- watched from a spectator box. ed Garber as saying: “I understand that the “If a player has a contract (with another lawyers of David Beckham are working to club) it isn’t right that you continue to treat arrange a possible friendly way out with the him as just another player.” white club because we would not be able to In an interview with Spain’s Onda Cero pay the buy-out clause. We want to have him radio, Real Madrid president Ramon as soon as possible and for this reason Calderon also took issue with Beckham’s Galaxy and the league itself are going to do conduct. what is necessary to bring him as soon as “We have been given the run-around for possible. In addition, David wants to come the past two months,” Calderon said. “We soon.” were never told that he had signed for Galaxy coach Frank Yallop was quoted in another club, that he had the house bought British newspapers as saying the team would and had everything ready to go. That, to me, see if it can get Beckham earlier than August. is not right.” “We have to wait and see what the details Oliveira said Beckham had made his of his Real Madrid contract are, and if he can intentions clear to club officials in a meeting get out of it,” Yallop was quoted as saying. before signing with the Galaxy. “Under normal circumstances he would join “We’ve done everything above board,” us in August, but we will see if he can come Oliveira said. “We made our intentions clear sooner.” to Real Madrid that David wasn’t staying at Asked whether MLS is working on a the club before meeting with the Galaxy.” transfer involving Beckham, Lalas said, “I Beckham joined Real Madrid from have no absolutely no knowledge of that. It’s Manchester United in 2003. The team hasn’t not appropriate for me to comment on a won a major trophy since, and the former player that’s under contract to another England captain was mainly a substitute this team.” season. Horoscopes 20 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues

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

★★★★★ Dynamic ★★★★ Positive Buy a treat tonight, Libra ★★★ Average ★★ So-So ★ Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Be thankful for your strong instincts, as they will guide you in a new direction. You handle a ★★★★ Fatigue might be a normal reaction to what is going on around you. You have had unex- community or professional commitment differently. A change of style might be just what the doc- pected jolts of energy in the past few weeks. You might be more comfortable working from home tor ordered. Tonight: A must appearance. or being more low-key. Tonight: Buy a treat on the way home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★★ Read between the lines. If a question isn’t being asked, or a major detail is missing, you ★★★★★ You might have a lot to say. The power of your words easily could be determined by your might need to zero in on what is lacking. Your insight draws a surprising result. New information timing and tone. Use ingenuity and your sixth sense. Of all signs, you know how to make waves. continues to come forward. Tonight: Check out several restaurants. Tonight: Hang at a favorite spot. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★★ A key person’s support allows you to head in a totally different direction. You have reason ★★★ Know when to stop playing the role of leader and allow others their time in the limelight. You to smile, as you draw surprising results. Express your unusually dynamic personality and leader- can use this period to evaluate an expenditure or repair that you might like to avoid but should ship skills. Tonight: Togetherness. Be with a favorite person. not. Tonight: Order in for dinner. CANCER (June 21-July 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★ Whether playing poker or dealing with a real-life situation, others clearly hold the cards. ★★★★★★ What you say makes waves, and others naturally step back. You might wonder where Know when to gracefully back out. Understanding where a friend, associate or loved one is com- all this power is emanating from. Perhaps it might be as simple as your dynamic word choice and ing from can increase the mutuality between you. Tonight: Think winter weekend away. tone. Others understand better than you think! Tonight: Go with quirky. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Plug into what must be done as opposed to what you really would like to do. Fun and games ★★★★ Intuitively knowing when to step back can fortify a situation. Your sixth sense works, espe- might distract you from some task that is very important. Enlist a partner in a project. Together cially with money. You still could see wild swings from the plus to the minus column and back you make quite a team. Tonight: As late as you want. again. Tonight: Take advantage of a lull. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★★★ Your playful style takes you in a new direction. Trust that others might want to be there ★★★★★ The unexpected occurs when you least expect it. Your behavior has ramifications with for you but could be too flaky and off-kilter. Allowing these special people to chip in through their friends. You might see some unexpected, strong reactions. Do you have a group of staid and true creativity can only enhance your relationships. Tonight: Midweek break. friends? Tonight: Where the action is. Born Today Happy Birthday! e Boxer Muhammad Ali (1942) You have a way with words and people. As a result, you develop into a winner and become very popular. Sometimes you Actor Jim Carrey (1962) might want to isolate yourself some, just to get a little peace and quiet. That timeout could be a hard act to integrate into this never-ending cascade of events that will punctuate your life. Be willing to revise your schedule or change directions. If you are single, you will meet people unexpectedly. They could pop in and out, out of the blue. Wait a year when dating Jacqueline Bigar is on the Internet at http://www.jacquelinebigar.com (c) 2006 by King Features Syndicate Inc. before you decide you are in a relationship. If you are attached, delve into new styles of communicating.

Feed your lifestyle. Right here. Right now.

express yourself

<07>tC <06>xA <06>xB

832 Santa Monica Boulevard “In Santa Monica...On Santa Monica” 888.203.8027

Our family of dealers includes: Lexus Santa Monica • Toyota Santa Monica • Scion Santa Monica • Hyundai Santa Monica • Volkswagen Santa Monica Toyota of Hollywood • Lincoln Mercury of Hollywood • Scion of Hollywood • Pacific Porsche • Pacific Volkswagen • Pacific Audi People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 21

Trump gets his place on MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE the Hollywood Walk 1328 Montana Avenue Upon a star (310) 395-4990 The Donald trumped Rosie star — the 2,327th on the steal the show as his father taken a firm grip on the jeopardy because of under- Wednesday when his star was unveiled Walk of Fame — took place held him at the podium. microphone. age drinking. He owns the Life of Oharu 7:30 Tuesday on the Hollywood on sun-splashed Hollywood “He’s strong, he’s smart, “Uh, oh, he won’t give up pageant. Thursday Walk of Fame. Boulevard. The event was he’s tough, he’s vicious, the mike,” said Trump, who O’Donnell said the Stray Dog DONALD TRUMP, pro- broadcast live. he’s violent — all of the was also accompanied to twice-divorced real-estate 7:30 ducer and host of NBC real- “It really has been a spe- ingredients you need to be the ceremony by his wife, mogul had no right to be AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 ity show “The Apprentice,” cial moment in my life,” an entrepreneur, and most Melania. “the moral compass for 20- 1441 3rd Street has been waging a war of Trump said. He said “The importantly, hopefully he’s The feud between Trump year-olds in America.” (310) 458-6232 words with Rosie O’Donnell, Apprentice” has been an smart because smart is and O’Donnell, 44, erupted Trump fired back in various moderator of ABC’s “The “absolutely amazing expe- really the ingredient,” the in December after Trump interviews, calling Babel (R) 10:15am, 1:15, 4:35, 7:40, View.” O’Donnell doesn’t rience.” 60-year-old billionaire announced that Miss USA O’Donnell a “loser” and a 10:50 have a star. Trump’s baby son, developer said. Tara Conner would keep her “fat pig.” Blood Diamond (R) The unveiling of Trump’s Barron, almost managed to Barron, meanwhile, had title, which had been in ASSOCIATED PRESS 12:45, 4:00, 7:15, 10:30 The Good Shepherd (R) 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:40 INQUIRY LAUNCHED The Holiday (PG-13) 2:00, 8:00 A formal inquiry into Perfume: The Story of a Urban easing back on the country scene Murderer (R) the death of Anna 10:45am, 4:55, 10:55 Nicole Smith’s 20- KEITH URBAN, out of country singer’s publicist, crazy thing,” Freundlich Despite his absence for year-old son has been rehab for alcohol abuse, to said Urban had finished said. promotion, the album AMC 7 SANTA MONICA scheduled for March launch world tour in April, treatment over the week- The tour dates are still reached No. 1 on the coun- 1310 3rd Street 27 in the Bahamas, the his spokesman says end and will head to being finalized, but after try chart and spawned the (310) 289-4262 chief magistrate said Keith Urban has com- Germany this week for pro- the club shows he will play hit singles “Once in a Alpha Dog (R) Tuesday. pleted his treatment for motional appearances. arenas in Australia in May Lifetime” and “Stupid Boy.” 11:00am, 1:50, 4:50, 8:00, The reality TV star, alcohol abuse and will ease Urban, 39, had checked and in the U.S. and Canada The Australian-reared 10:50, 12:00am who gave birth to a back onto the stage with a himself into rehab in in June. singer and Nicole Kidman, also Children of Men (R) 10:00am, 12:20, 2:45, 5:05, daughter three days short run of club shows in October. Urban sought treatment 39, were married in Sydney, 7:30, 10:10 before DANIEL SMITH the United Kingdom and The shows will launch just before the album came Australia, in June. The couple Dreamgirls (PG-13) mysteriously died at Germany in April, his Urban’s world tour in sup- out in November, forcing then moved to Nashville, 10:40am, 1:40, 4:40, 7:40, 10:30 her hospital bedside on spokesman said Tuesday. port of his latest album, him to delay the tour and where Urban records. Night at the Museum (PG) Sept. 10, will be among Paul Freundlich, the “Love, Pain & the whole several TV appearances. AP 11:20am, 2:00, 4:30, 7:10, the witnesses required 9:40 to testify before the Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno) (R) jury inquest, Chief 11:30am, 2:30, 5:15, 7:50, Magistrate Roger 10:40 Guilty plea of assault from Campbell Primeval (R) Gomez said. 11:50am, 2:10, 4:20, 7:00, “It’s to try and NAOMI CAMPBELL pleaded been charged with second- attend a two-day anger man- munity service indoors.” 9:30, 11:40 answer all the unan- guilty to misdemeanor degree felony assault, could agement program. Assistant District The Pursuit of Happyness swered questions that assault Tuesday for hitting have been sentenced to two The British catwalker Attorney Shanda Strain indi- (PG-13) have been raised in her maid with a cell phone to seven years in prison. wore stiletto heels, a thin cated in court that she had 10:50am, 1:30, 4:10, 7:20, 10:00 this matter,” he told over a pair of missing jeans. Campbell, 36, hit Ana gold anklet on her right leg no objection to Campbell reporters. “We hope by “I threw a cell phone in Scolavino in the back of the under sheer black hose, a working indoors. LANDMARK NUWILSHIRE going through this the apartment. The cell head with the phone in a formfitting black dress under Breitbart said Campbell 1314 Wilshire Blvd process and having phone hit Ana,” Campbell Manhattan apartment last a charcoal gray, waist-length will be working in fashion (310) 281-8228 lawyers cross-examine told Manhattan Criminal March. Scolavino was treated jacket and several gold shows for the next several Miss Potter (PG) witnesses that more Court Judge Robert for a head injury. chains around her neck. weeks in California, London, 11:00am, 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, information would Mandelbaum. “This was an In exchange for her guilty Outside the courthouse, Paris, Milan, Italy, and Brazil, 9:45 come out.” accident because I did not plea, Campbell must pay her lawyer, David Breitbart, will have until May 21 to com- Notes on a Scandal (R) 11:10am, 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, intend to hit her.” Scolavino’s medical expens- said he didn’t want Campbell plete the community service 9:55 AP If convicted at trial, es of $363, do five days of exposed to stalkers, so “I’m condition in her sentence. Campbell, who originally had community service and hopeful she can do the com- AP LAEMMLE’S MONICA FOURPLEX 1332 2nd Street (310) 394-9741

ENTERTAINMENT Captive (Cautiva) (NR) 11:00am Letters From Iwo Jima (R) 1:20, 4:45, 8:00 ‘Babel’ and ‘Dreamgirls’ go Golden Little Children (R) 11:00am, 10:00 BY DAVID GERMAIN Mirren noted that at age 25 in 1952, Elizabeth slick soul singer struggling to change with the times The Queen (PG-13) AP Movie Writer “walked into literally the role of a lifetime, and I and find new relevance as the Motown music scene 1:55, 4:35, 7:30, 9:55 Sweet Land (PG) honestly think this award belongs to her, because I evolves through the 1960s and ‘70s. 11:00am BEVERLY HILLS “Babel” won best drama and think you fell in love with her, not with me.” “People don’t come to me with supporting Volver (R) “Dreamgirls” was named best musical or comedy at Both Mirren and Whitaker have been regarded roles,” Murphy said backstage. “The reason I 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:55 Monday’s Golden Globes, establishing them as as Oscar front-runners since their films debuted last responded to this was that it was a great role. I’ve potential front-runners for a showdown at the fall. always been open to it; it just never came to me.” MANN'S CRITERION THEATRE 1313 3rd Street Academy Awards. Mirren also won the Globe for best actress in a Hudson rose to fame barely two years ago on (310) 395-1599 “I swear I have my papers in order, governor, I TV movie or miniseries as the current monarch’s “American Idol” on the strength of her powerhouse swear,” “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez namesake of centuries ago in “Elizabeth I.” voice, which she uses to great effect in “Dreamgirls,” Arthur and the Invisibles (PG) Inarritu of Mexico joked after California Gov. The crowd-pleasing musical “Dreamgirls” also a film that also shows her remarkable acting range, 11:30am, 2:20, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40 Arnold Schwarzenegger presented the best drama won acting honors for Eddie Murphy and Jennifer from brassy comedy to heartbreaking pathos as a Casino Royale (PG-13) prize for the sweeping ensemble drama that takes Hudson, its three prizes possibly positioning it as soaring vocalist in a Supremes-like singing group. 12:00, 3:30, 7:00, 10:10 place on three continents. the nominal favorite heading toward the Oscars. “I had always dreamed but I never ever dreamed Charlotte's Web (G) Inarritu’s wisecrack was a highlight of an other- “Babel,” a tale of families around the globe this big. This goes far beyond anything I could have 11:40am, 2:00, 4:20, 6:50, 9:30 wise ho-hum Globes ceremony, a show that failed linked by tragic events in the African desert, won ever imagined,” said Hudson, who dedicated her Code Name: The Cleaner (PG- to live up to its reputation as a freewheeling only best drama, leaving its Oscar prospects some- award to the late Florence Ballard, one of the singers 13) Hollywood soiree where stars sometimes cut loose what up in the air. Other dramas it beat, including from the Supremes on whom her “Dreamgirls” 4:30, 7:20, 10:00 Eragon (PG) with amusing antics. the crime saga “The Departed” and “The Queen,” character was based. 11:20am, 1:40 The Globes for best dramatic performances were still could challenge for the top Oscar. After a decades-long drought in which musicals Freedom Writers (PG-13) awarded for renditions of two wildly different heads Murphy, previously a three-time loser in the were virtually absent from Hollywood’s lineup, 11:00am, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, of state: Helen Mirren won best actress as Britain’s best-actor category at the Globes, finally won a “Dreamgirls” is the third song-and-dance flick to 10:30 Stomp the Yard (PG-13) priggish monarch Elizabeth II in “The Queen,” major Hollywood honor after a 25-year career in click with audiences in the last five years. “Moulin 11:10am, 2:10, 5:00, 7:40, while Forest Whitaker took best actor as magnetic which his fast-talking comic persona made him a Rouge” scored a best-picture Oscar nomination for 10:20 but savage Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in “The Last superstar while critical acceptance eluded him. 2001, while “Chicago” won best-picture for 2003, a King of Scotland.” “Wow. I’ll be damned,”said Murphy, who plays a feat “Dreamgirls” aims to emulate. More information email [email protected] Comics & Stuff 22 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues

Janric Classic Soduku 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 GOLD

The Meaning of Lila By John Forgetta & L.A. Rose

© 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 LAST PUZZLE

Garfield By Jim Davis

Your ad could run here! Your ad could run here! Call us today at (310) 458-7737 Call us today at (310) 458-7737

STRONG CD rate with an even stronger GUARANTEE. Dog eat Doug Looking for a secure place to grow By Brian Anderson your money? Get a guaranteed yield 4.45% 4.65% with a fixed rate CD from State Farm APY* APY* 1-YEAR CD 5-YEAR CD Bank.® For information, call me today.

Troy Wilson 2451 Santa Monica Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90404 Bus: 310-315-1955

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.®

*Annual Percentage Yield as of 3/01/06, rates subject to change without notice. Minimum balance to open an account and obtain the stated APY is $500. A penalty may be imposed for a withdrawal prior to maturity. Certificates automatically renew at maturity at the then current rate for the same term. Some products and services not available in all areas. P051011 STATE FARM BANK • HOME OFFICE: BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS • statefarm.com® 1/05 Comics & Stuff Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 23

DAILY LOTTERY

4 8 15 33 32 Meganumber: 10 Jackpot: $16M

7 16 18 29 46 Meganumber: 19 Jackpot: $11M

11 15 19 28 32

MIDDAY: 4 1 4 EVENING: 7 8 5 1st: 02 Lucky Star 2nd: 06 Whirl Win 3rd: 05 California Classic RACE TIME: 1.45.24 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 Mystery Photo Winner Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] retailers. Visit the California State Lottery web site at http://www.calottery.com Mimi Ison won the mystery photo. Please tune in tomorrow for a new photo. Happy hunting! NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY CHUCK SHEPARD

■ James Joseph Dresnock, 65, a native of Norfolk, Va., who has lived the last 44 years in North Korea, again pledged his alle- giance to Kim Jong-Il, whom he refers to as the “Great Leader” in scenes from a British documen- Natural Selection By Russ Wallace tary to be shown at Utah’s Sundance Film Festival in January. According to an October New York Times report on the film, Dresnock (who defected from the U.S. Army in 1962) has probably lived a heartier life in Pyongyang than he would have lived in the United States, given his abandonment by his parents, his teenage turmoil and his limited education. Said Dresnock, “I wouldn’t trade (the North Korean) system for nuthin.’” ■ In an incident likely to be repeated as Americans get larger, the body of a 600-pound man who was cremated at the Garner Funeral Home in Salt Lake City in October started a grease fire when leaking body fluids overheated the conventional oven. ■ According to prosecutors, Irenia “Lamb” Cotner, 34, managed to enlist four adults in rural Claremont, Ill., to help her murder a pregnant 16-year-old girl, by convincing them they all had hexes on them that could only be lifted by killing the girl before a candle with her name on it melted Speed Bump By Dave Coverly down. (They failed, but a man died fighting off the attackers.) One defendant said the hex was real because she got migraines every time Cotner came by. Another defendant said he learned about hexes and spells so that people would like him and said Cotner planned the murder for a remote location so that the gates of hell could open for the mother’s and fetus’s souls. In December, Cotner was sentenced to 57 years in prison, and two others go on trial soon.

TODAY IN HISTORY A U.S. Air Force B-52 carrying 1966 four unarmed hydrogen bombs crashed on the Spanish coast. (Three of the bombs were quickly recovered, but the fourth wasn’t found until April.) Convicted murderer Gary 1977 Gilmore, 36, was shot by a firing squad at Utah State Prison in the first U.S. execution in a decade. Swedish diplomat Raoul 1945 Wallenberg, credited with saving tens of thousands of Jews, disap- Your ad could run here! peared in Hungary while in Soviet custody. WORD UP! Call us today at (310) 458-7737 imprecation \im-prih-KAY-shuhn\, noun: 1. The act of imprecating, or invoking evil upon someone. 2. A curse. 24 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 25 YOUR AD COULD RUN TOMORROW!* Some restrictions may apply. Prepay your ad today! (310)

*Please call our Classified Sales Manager to reserve your ad space. Specific ad placement not gauranteed458-7737 on classified ads. Ad must meet deadline requirements. See complete conditions below.

CLASSIFICATIONS: Furniture Vacation Rentals Real Estate Computer Services Wealth and Success Pets Apartments/Condos Real Estate Loans Attorney Services Lost and Found Announcements Boats Rent Storage Space Business Opportunities Personals Creative Jewelry Houses for Rent Vehicles for Sale Yard Sales Psychic Classifieds Employment Wanted Roomates Massage Health and Beauty Obituaries $550 per day. Up to 15 words, 20 cents each additional word. For Sale Travel Commerical Lease Services Fitness Tutoring Call us today start and promoting your business opportunities to our daily readership of over 40,000. All classified liner ads are placed on our website for FREE! Check out www.smdp.com for more info.

Employment For Sale For Rent For Rent PART TIME POSITIONS LUXE HOTEL Sunset Boulevard HEALTHCARE FOR $59.93/mo!! NEW, SANTA MONICA $1595.00 2 Bdrms, 1 Has the following job openings LOW PRICE! Per family! Prescriptions, BEAUTIFUL Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Parking, No We are a private school in Santa Monica and have available. Dental, Vision, Hospitalization, More! MONTANA GARDENS pets. 2535 Kansas Ave., #209, Open Room Attendants F/T Call!! 800-891-4312. Daily for Viewing 9am-7pm, Additional 2 part time positions available. Turndown Attendants F/T Room and Board info in unit. Mgr: #101 House Attendants F/T HEWLET PACKARD notebook Brand New, 401 Montana Avenue SANTA MONICA $1600/mo Check out our website at www.xrds.org for more details. Laundry Attendants F/T 256 MB, 160 GB, pentium 4, Your home away from home. 2bdrm/1bath, New Carpets, Parking in- *Applicants must understand Basic (310)593-0414 Daily meals, laundry, housekeeping, cluded, stove, freshly painted, no pets English* Please fax or mail resume to 1714 21st Street, Santa SPA/HOT TUB 2006 Model. Neck Jets. utilities, and cable. 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath (310)395-RENT If you are interested in the following Therapy seat. Warranty. Never used. + Full Kitchen. Seniors and all ages www.westsiderentals.com Monica, CA 90404. Fax (310) 828-5636. No phone positions please come and apply Can deliver. Worth $5950, sell for welcome. calls please and you must include salary requirements. Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard $1950 (310) 479-3054 IMMEDIATE OPENINGS SANTA MONICA $1600/mo 2 11461 W. Sunset Blvd. bdrms/1bath, No pets, Carpet Floors, Los Angeles CA. 90049 WANTED: EXPERIENCED BACKYARD $2,500/MO quiet neighborhood, refrigerator, heater, T (310) 691-7570 BIRD FEEDERS! Gather data for Na- (310)395-RENT PT RECEPTIONIST F (310) 476-5894 tional Scientific Study. Supplies pro- (310) 245-9436 www.westsiderentals.com Hours 1-5pm. Strong communication skills & prior exp needed. Email:[email protected] vided. www.projectwildbird.org SANTA MONICA $2650/mo MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 Pets FREE HOUSING SERVICE—We help 3bdrms/2baths, Will consider pet, New daily. Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now match seniors with kitchen w/ GRANITE countertops, dish- PT Human Resources Assistant 800-690-1272. CAT SITTER seniors/mid-age/younger people. washer (310)395-RENT www.westsider- Must have at least 2 yrs admin exp. BA/BS & prior HR exp preferred. I will watch your cat, water your plants, 323-650-7988 M-F 9-5. entals.com OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Plan, organ- and take in your mail while you are ize, & conduct occupational therapy away. Call Kirsten. References available FREE RENTAL Lists & No Fee SANTA MONICA $700/mo Miscellaneous Employment programs in preschool settings to help (310)729-7258 Rentals. Sullivan-Dituri Company. Bachelor/1bath, No pets, Carpet Floors, rehabilitate those impaired because of 2111 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA Street parking, laundry-on-site, illness, injury or psychological or devel- non-smoking (310)395-RENT ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. BURKE WILLIAMS DAY SPA Education 90403. Medical, Business, Paralegal, Comput- opmental problems. B.S. Occupational www.westsiderentals.com Therapy with state license, 40 hrs/wk, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Fast, affordable ers, Criminal Justice. Job placement as- MAR VISTA 12450 Culver Blvd. Unit 210 SANTA MONICA $875/mo Studio/1bath, IN SANTA MONICA IS CURRENTLY jobsite: Santa Monica, Ca. Send ad & and accredited. Free brochure. CALL sistance. Computer provided. Financial 1bdrm/1bath, gated parking, intercom hardwood floors, new appliances, gran- SEEKING LICENSED, PROFESSIONAL resume to: Early Start Preschools NOW! 800-532-6546, ext. 588. aid if qualified. 866-858-2121. MANICURISTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL entry, stove, fridge, utilities included, ite countertops, deck, french doors, www.OnlineTidewaterTech.com Inc/SmartStart, 2505 Lincoln Blvd, www.ContinentalAcademy.com laundry, parking, no pets. $1050/mo CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNI- Santa Monica, Ca 90405 (310)395-RENT CATION SKILLS. APPLICANTS MUST (888)414-7778 www.jkwproperties.com www.westsiderentals.com REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL! Get a Classes HAVE A VALID CALIFORNIA STATE NAIL PART TIME mail sorter/cashier wanted MAR VISTA/Culver City Adj. $1695 2 4-room All-Digital Satellite system in- TECHNICIAN LICENSE. MUST HAVE A for busy Santa Monica mailbox store. SANTA MONICA GUEST House stalled for FREE and programming Art Classes Bdrms, 2 Baths. "Twnhs-Apt." No Pets. 2 Bedroom 2 Bath STRONG WORK ETHIC AS WELL AS A Pleasant environment + competitive Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, 2-Car starting under $20. FREE Digital Video PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCE AND DE- pay. No exp nec. Apply 2118 Wilshire Bl, taught by established artist. Paint 18th Street By SMC Recorders to new callers, so call now. Sculpt and draw in a garden setting. garage. 12048 Culver Blvd #202. Open Newly remodeled, wood floors MEANOR. MUST BE AVAILABLE TO Santa Monica. (310) 828-8645 Daily for Viewing 9am-7pm, Additional 1-800-795-3579. WORK EVENINGS, WEEKENDS AND Classes start February 1st, 2007. Laundry room in house PART TIME sales associate wanted for info in unit. Mgr. #101 HOLIDAYS. TRAINING PROGRAM IS RE- Your artwork and bio placed on No Pets, No Smoking American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Adoption QUIRED AND PROVIDED. www.campbellart.com free with sign ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 Contact Nikki @ 310-266-0629 in Santa Monica. 10-12 hrs. per week. PLEASE EMAIL RESUME AND COVER up. Call 310-804-0335 for schedule $2350.00 PREGNANT? Consider adoption. 24/7. Must be flexible. Fax Resume to LETTER TO: angelas@burkewilliams- and pricing. PALMS/BEVERLYWD ADJ. $1375.00 2 Receive pictures/info. YOU choose your (310)458-6494 SENIORS—Affordable Housing start- spa.com Bdrms, 1 1/2 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, baby's family! Financial assistance. Dishwasher, Parking, No Pets. 2009 ing at $430/month. 323-650-7988 1-866-236-7638. Lic#123021. POST OFFICE NOW HIRING. Avg. $20/hr. Employment Wanted Preuss Rd. #11. Open Daily for Viewing M-F 9-5. We Offer: $57K yr. Benefits, OT, PT/FT. Unrivaled Pay 9am-7pm, Additional info in unit. Mgr: Employment 1-800-584-1775 USWA Ref#P7601. HOUSECLEANING 101 Supplies APTS. houses condos and vacancies. Commercial Lease Wellness Program Your ad could run here! Babysitting on weekends. Excellent ref- SANTA MONICA $1600/mo 2bdrms/1 250 TEMP Positions Available! Body Mechanics Instructor Call us today at (310) 458-7737 erences. 30 years experience. Bath, Cat ok, 1-car Parking, SANTA MONICA 2941 Main Street. Small Warehouse, Sales, Cashier Professional Training (323)243-0008 laundry-on-site, refinished hardwood single room offices $825-$890/month. Barker Hangar Santa Monica Airport Benefits for Employees that Work 16 RADIO INTERVIEW campaign sales per- floors (310)395-RENT www.westsider- Parking available. PAR Commercial 2/1-2/20 $9/ hr. Hours a Week (Medical, Dental, Vi- son p/t flexible SM (310)998-8305 * 84 HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE entals.com (310)395-2663 ULTIMATE STAFFING 3 days/week. References available. 30 sion) SOCIAL ESCORTS needed. Accompany (310)201-0062 years experience. Theresa SANTA MONICA $2395/mo 3 401k celebs, V.I.P.’S to dinner, theatre, Real Estate (323) 567-3032 bdms/1.75bath, 1-car Subterranean AFLAC events, etc. assingnments strictly pla- ADVERTISING SALES Rep parking, laundry-on-site, stove, dish- tonic. P/T evenings and weekends. for weekly community newspaper, ex- College radio music promoter washer, balcony, fireplace $150/hr (323) 852-1377 Bookkeeping Services perienced self-starter, full-time, ex- (310)998-8305 xt.85 (310)395-RENT HOME SELLERS Free home evaluation. Free compterized cellent benefit package, Send resume QUICKBOOKS BOOKKEEPING service, www.westsiderentals.com to attn: Publisher, po box 725, Pacific DRIVER, MUST have clean DMV, Help Wanted list of area home sales and current listings. mostly airport transfers. Call Ace personal or businesses. Call 310 SANTA MONICA $1050/mo 1bdrm/1bath, Palisades, Ca 90272 or fax 977-7935 Free recorded message. (310)454-1078. Limo for appt. (310)452-7083 $1500 WEEKLY Guaranteed. Now ac- No pets, hardwood floors, quiet neigh- 1-800-969-8257 ID #1041 cepting applications. $50 CASH Hiring borhood, street parking, stove EXTRAS, ACTORS, MODELS! www.FreeListingPrice.com BLUE CROSS Pet Hospital hiring all po- Bonus. 888-318-1638. www.USMailing- For Rent (310)395-RENT sitions (310)454-2633. Sandra or Gin- $125-$750+/day. No exp. required. All Group.com www.westsiderentals.com ger looks needed! 1-800-556-6103 Exten- WLA: 2BDRM/1BATH. $1500/mo. Great BUY FORECLOSURES! From $200 sion 598 ASSEMBLE MAGNETS & CRAFTS FROM location, new carpet, tile, clean, quiet, SANTA MONICA $1200/mo 1bdrm/1bath, Month! 4% down/30 yrs. 7.5% APR. CUSTOMER SERVICE representative, GC JAPANESE RESTAURANT server wanted HOME! Year-round Work! Excellent Pay! parking, patio. Brenda (310) 991-2694. Hardwood Floors, refrigerator, stove, Call for listings. 1-800-715-8287. services is seeking a dynamic individ- washer/dryer, middle unit of three. Kaido Restaurant Santa Monica No Experience! TOLL FREE HOWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP ual for the following customer service (310)395-RENT NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN CABIN!!! (310)828-7582 or (310)980-0462 1-866-398-1113, code-11 (310) 869-7901 representative position in Malibu . Re- www.westsiderentals.com $89,900. E-Z to finish interior. Land sponsibilities and experience include SALES COMPANY EXPANDING in your area. Sale 1-8 acres . $29,900-$89,900 2bdrm/1bath $2095/mo SANTA MONICA $1200/mo 1bdrm/1bath, minimum 1 year customer service, cash SALES of cruise and tour packages. 40 $1400 weekly guarantee! Work from w/dramatic views, paved roads, utili- 2103 Oak Unit C consider pet, wheelchair accessible, handling and client relations. Full-time. Year Old National Tour Company. Paid Home! FT/PT. No experience necessary. ties. 828-247-9966 Refurbished. pool, dishwasher, yard, central heat Mon-Fri. benefits, paid vacation and training, flex 30/hrs week. Some week- $200 cash hiring bonus! 928 6th St. #12 $2550 2+2 (310)395-RENT TENNESSEE, 1-3 ac. Homesites. Intro- holidays.Call (626)851-8227, fax re- ends required. Base+comm. No cold 1-800-210-7347. www.TheLPMarket- ingGroup.com 1011 Pico #18 $2450 2+ loft www.westsidernentals.com ductory prices. Deed restricted comm. sume (626)851-8226 or email la.re- calls. Near LAX (310) 649-7171 w/parks & lakes. Wooded & paved [email protected] EOE M/F DV SANTA MONICA P/T postion for book- EARN EXTRA INCOME assembling CD PLEASE Visit our website SANTA MONICA $1300.00 1 Bdrm, 1 roads. Owner financing, lown down. COOPPORTUNITY-NATURAL keeper and office work. If interested, cases from home. Start immediately. No for complete Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, Parking, No 1-888-811-2158. www.TNLots.com GROCER-GROC. Asst., other positions, please call (310)450-4625 for details. experience necessary. listings at: Pets, 2535 Kansas Ave., #203 Open too! Apply at 1525 Broadway. www.easywork-greatpay.com www.howardmanagement.com Daily for Viewing 9am-7pm, Additional Your ad could run here! ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 1-800-341-6573x1525. info in unit. Mgr. #101 Call us today at (310) 458-7737

CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! 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. There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper. 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 Prepay your ad today! 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, (310) 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 458-7737 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 1427 Third Street Promenade, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90405 26 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Classifieds GET RID OF YOUR ROLLERBLADES. Sell your sports equipment to someone who will actually use it. Prepay your ad today! (310) CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! $550 per day. Up to 15 words, 458-7737 There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper. 20 cents each additional word. Real Estate Real Estate Business Opps Vehicles for sale Vehicles for sale Vehicles for sale

FREE CASH GRANTS! $700 - $800,000++ **2007** NEVER REPAY! Personal/Medical Bills, Business, School/House. Almost Everyone qualifies! Live Operators! AVOID DEADLINES! PAC Listings, 1-800-270-1213, Ext. 279

Fitness ’04 BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan 4D ’03 Dakota SXT $11,788 ’03 Porsche Boxster Cabriolet 2D WEST MEDICAL BENEFITS PLAN. $155.00 for (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) Auto, Air, Alloys, CD, (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) the entire family. Prescription, dental, Black, 6-Cyl 3.0L, Premium pkg, Air And lots more! Dark green, 6-Cyl. 2.7L, RWD, ABS, MORTGAGE hospitalization. Pre-existing conditions bags, ABS, premium wheels. (3S378411) rear spoiler, alloy wheels. (P1508) OK! 888-528-8433. (P1510) Toyota Santa Monica $27,951 2212 Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica $33,951 (800) 579-6047 Infiniti Santa Monica 1-888-FOR-LOAN Infiniti Santa Monica (866) 507-7253 Financial (866) 507-7253 310 392-9223 FREE CASH GRANTS! $700 - $800,000++ **2007** NEVER REPAY! TIMESHARE RESALES Save 60-80% Off Personal/Medical Bills, Business, retail!! Best resorts & seasons. Call for VERY AGGRESSIVE School/House. Almost Everyone quali- free Timeshare Magazine!! Open 7 days fies! Live Operators! AVOID DEADLINES! a week. 800-780-3158 www.holiday- Listings, 1-800-270-1213, Ext. 280 group.com/ifpa ’02 Explorer $9,995 RATES ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN ’03 Hummer H2 4D TIME FOR A 30 NEED A LOAN? No credit - BAD credit - ’02 Porsche Boxster S Cabriolet VIDEO system, Auto, 6 Cyl, (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) Bankruptcy - Repossession - Personal (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) Alloys, BEST DEAL! Black, Adventure pkg, OnStar, Nav. YOUR AD YEAR FIXED? Loans - Auto Loans - Consolidation Black, 6-Cyl. 3.2L, RWD, ABS, Air (2ZB51006) system, LOADED! (P1506) Loans AVAILABLE! "We have been help- bags, leather, alloy wheels. (P1513) Toyota Santa Monica $39,951 COULD RUN HERE! $30,951 (800) 579-6047 Infiniti Santa Monica RATES AS LOW AS 6% ing people with credit problems since 1991". Call 1-800-654-1816. Infiniti Santa Monica (866) 507-7253 30 YEAR FIXED 6% (866) 507-7253 10 YEAR/1 ARM 6% ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 CALL US % 7 YEAR/1 ARM 5.75 NEED CASH? Lawsuit Pending? We can 5 YEAR/1 ARM 5.75%** %** help! No-risk cash advances. CJB Fund- 3 YEAR/1 ARM 5.5 ing. 1-800-594-3029. TODAY AT % 1 YEAR/1 ARM 5.25 % www.cjbfunding.com YOUR AD 6 MO./6 MO. ARM 5 (310) 458-7737 1 MO./1 MO. ARM 1%* VISA/MASTERCARD NEW unsecured COULD RUN HERE! *Rates subject to change credit card! $7500 guaranteed ap- ’02 Jetta GLS $12,995 TIMESHARE RESALES. Buy, Sell, Rent. * As of November 12, 2006 ** Denotes an interest only loan proval! Bad credit, bankruptcy OK! CALL US TODAY AT Low Miles! Auto, Air, Moon ’05 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster 2D No commission or broker fees. 1-800-584-1891. Full Pwr, Tilt, Cruise (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) 800-640-6886. (310) 458-7737 (2M165750) Black, very low miles, sprt pkg, pre- www.buyatimeshare.com Toyota Santa Monica mium sound, nav system, leather NEW CONFORMING Massage (800) 579-6047 (P1517) EXQUISITE, INTUITIVE, strong and tender $36,591 LOAN AMOUNTS relaxing body work by mature Europen. Infiniti Santa Monica SELL YOUR 1 Unit $417,000 Very Professional, Sonja (877) 507-7253 2 Units $533,850 (310) 397-0433. CAR FAST! 3 Units $645,300 Your ad could run here! Advertise your used car for sale in the 3 Units $645,300 Personals Call us today at (310) 458-7737 only LOCAL DAILY newspaper in town. ’04 BMW 5 Series 525i Sedan 4D 4 Units $801,950 Talk to a Model (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) FOR ONLY Met. Green, 6-Cyl. 2.5L, Premium ’99 Mustang GT $6,995 24HRS. pkg, CD, air bags, ABS, leather, ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN 877-EZ MARIA moon roof. (I6442A) Absolutely Immaculate! h877-396-2742h $34,991 Air, CD, lthr, prem. Wheels $ $10–17 for 15 min. Infiniti Santa Monica (2550773) ATM/CC/Checks by phone (866) 507-7253 Toyota Santa Monica www.USLove.com (800) 579-6047 ’04 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Run 45it until it sells!* C240 Sedan Notices (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) Silver, 4D, V6 2.6L, slip control, NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL leather, dual power seats, moon ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: OCTOBER 4, 2006 roof, alloy wheels (P1514) To Whom it may concern: $23,951 The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: RSA Infiniti Santa Monica SAMPLE AD! GROUP LLC. ’03 Mercury Sable $6,995 (866) 507-7253 The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell Auto, 6 Cyl., P/W, ’98 Boxster $17,788 alcoholic beverages at: 1348 14TH ST, SANTA P/L, Tilt, Cruise Very Low Miles! Lthr, CD ROB MONICA, CA 90404-1702. (3G608497) Alloys, Must see! Type of License(s) Applied for: 47-ON-SALE GEN- Toyota Santa Monica (WU625494) 1964 Pontiac Catalina ERAL EATING PLACE. Toyota Santa Monica SCHULTZ Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control INGLE- (800) 579-6047 New Transmission, new paint job. 150K WOOD. (800) 579-6047 original miles. Immaculate condition BROKER LA125478 SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 1/10, 17, inside. Kept in garage for many years. 24, 2007 Must see! LICENSED CALIFORNIA $3,000 (310) 458-7737 BROKER #01218743 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ’03 Infiniti FX45 4D Date of Filing Application: JANUARY 9, 2007 (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) Ad shown actual size To Whom it may concern: Met. brown, Bose premium sound, Package includes: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: LONGS Loaded!! (I6303A) DRUG STORES CALIFORNIA INC. $33,991 ■ Ad runs until your car sells. Period.* The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell ’07 Camry SE $26,700 Infiniti Santa Monica ■ Large format photograph. alcoholic beverages at: 255 MAIN ST, VENICE, CA Under 2K Mi, Spoiler, alloys, ’98 Accord V6 EXL $8,995 (866) 507-7253 Coupe, Auto, Air, Alloys, ■ 20 word description. 90291. Roof, lthr, loaded! Type of License(s) Applied for: 21-OFF-SALE GEN- Lthr, roof, CD ■ (7U017366) FREE online placement! ERAL. Toyota Santa Monica (WA011010) Your ad could run here! Autos Wanted Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control INGLE- Toyota Santa Monica Call us today at (310) 458-7737 WOOD. (800) 579-6047 Call us today at WANTED JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES: Ka- LA125725 SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 1/17, 24, (800) 579-6047 wasaki Z1-900, KZ900, KZ1000, 31/2007 (310) 458-7737 H2-750, H1-500, S1-250, S2-350, Take advantage of this great offer. S3-400. Cash Paid. 1-800-772-1142. 1-310-721-0726. YOUR AD Business Opps COULD RUN HERE! ABSOLUTELY ALL Cash! Do you earn ’04 BMW 5 Series 530i Sedan 4D *Terms and conditions. Ad will run for thirty (30) consecutive $800/day? Vending route. 30 machines days. After 30 days, ad will expire and advertiser must call to sched- ’03 New Beetle $13,788 (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) ule a free renewal. Ads are renewed for an additional 2 weeks. + candy. $9995. 1-800-807-6485. CALL US Beautiful car w/Low miles! Advertiser must call within 5 days of ad expiration to renew. If renew- 1998 Porsche Boxster Light green, 6-Cyl., 3.0L, Premium al is placed after 5 days of ad expiration, advertiser must pay full price. Auto, Air EXTRAS, ACTORS, MODELS! $16,500 Engine and manual trans- pkg, leather, (P1519) Photographs must be submitted digitally in JPG or TIFF format. Email (3M400674) photographs to [email protected]. Photographs only appear on $125-$750+/day. No exp. required. All TODAY AT mission in excellent condition. 68k, $34,951 print edition. 20 word description maximum; additional words 50 Toyota Santa Monica leather interior like new. Infiniti Santa Monica cents. Call for more details. Private parties only. Terms subject to looks needed! 1-800-556-6103, Ext. (800) 579-6047 change without notice. 504 (310) 458-7737 Dan 773-459-6917 (866) 507-7253

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm LOCATION 1427 Third Street Promenade, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90405 Visit us online at smdp.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 27 YOUR AD COULD RUN TOMORROW!* Some restrictions may apply. (310) Prepay your ad today! 458-7737 ServiceDirectory *Please call our Classified Sales Manager to reserve your ad space. Specific ad placement not gauranteed on classified ads. Ad must meet deadline requirements. Promote your business in the only DAILY local newspaper in town. All classified liner ads are placed on our website for FREE! Check out www.smdp.com for more info.

Handyman Painting/Tiling Real Estate Therapy —ALL AROUND— METICULOUS PAINTING & DRYWALL STILL HANDYMAN SMOKING? 2006 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Interior & Exterior • Free Estimates ’04 Infiniti G35 Sedan 4D Signature limited edition, loaded All aspects of Life is short — (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) VIN 610 802 construction from Call Joe: 447-8957 Why make it shorter $26,995 REDUCED!!! Silver, V6 3.5L, low miles, RWD, small repairs to meticulouspainting.com LIC: 0002088305-0001-4 multi-CD, leather, dual power Claude Short Auto Sales Dealer complete remodels John J. McGrail, C.Ht. seats, (P1499) (310) 395-3712 REFERRALS AVAILABLE $26,991 Certified Infiniti Santa Monica Residential & (866) 507-7253 Call Tony Commercial Hypnotherapist (310) 449-5555 (310) 447-3333 Int. & Ext. (310) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com Texture & Drywall Wood works & Repair work 1978 Cadillac Seville Kitchen cabinet Attorney Services A true classic for sale by original Faux finish Roofing owner. Only 25k miles on re-built en- Replace cabinet & LAW OFFICES OF ’04 Lexus GX 470 SUV 4D gine. Runs great. Hurry! Counter top YOUR AD Stucco work (ACTUAL CAR NOT SHOWN) $2500 O.B.O. (310)395-2130 EDWARD J. SINGER White, V8 4.7L, 4WD, auto-climate COULD RUN HERE! Lic.# 825896 A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION control, CD Auto-changer, roof rack, 310.284.8333 Practicing in privacy glass (P1504) CALL US TODAY AT $36,951 Infiniti Santa Monica YOUR AD (310) 458-7737 (866) 507-7253 COULD RUN HERE! Pool and Spa WORKERS Your ad could run here! CALL US TODAY AT WESTSIDE GUYS COMPENSATION Call us today at (310) 458-7737 Full Service Handymen (310) 458-7737 CARPENTRY, ELEC., PAINT, ETC... AND TERMITE AND DRY ROT REPAIR Trucks/Vans ROOF REPAIR AND WATER DAMAGE IMMIGRATION CALEB 25-35/HR (310) 409-3244 Call us today Moving (310) 664-9000 ’03 Volvo S60 Sedan 4D Workers’ Compensation dial ext. 22 5-Cyl., 2.4L, auto, air bags, BEST MOVERS For Immigration dial ext. 40 traction control, leather, moon roof No job too small Making a false or fraudulent workers’ compensation claim is a felony (I6375A) subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine up to $50,000 or double the value $14,951 1992 Dodge Cargo Van B350 2 MEN, $59 PER HOUR of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine. Infiniti Santa Monica 1 ton, white, A/C Fully insured. We make it EZ. (866) 507-7253 Vin #: 167697 Free prep. & boxes. Discount for $2995 handicap & seniors! Claude Short Auto Sales Dealer Since 1975 Lic. T-163844 Your ad could run here! (323) 997-1193 (323) 630-9971 (310) 395-3712 Call us today at (310) 458-7737 Mail. Fax. Call. Email. Running your classified ad is easy!

$550 per day. Up to 15 words, 20 cents each additional word. ’02 PT Cruiser Mail. Auto, leather, moon roof, Fill out this form and mail to: low miles, immaculate! Name: (2T336107) 1999 Chevrolet Astro Van 1427 Third Street Promenade $9,995 8-passenger, loaded, low miles, Address: Suite 202 Toyota Santa Monica front & rear air bags, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (800) 579-6047 sunscreen glass City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) (Vin #: 127000) Classification (Pets, Yard Sale, Etc...): $5,995 Fax. Claude Short Auto Sales Dealer Ad Copy (attach copy if necessary) (310) 395-3712 Fill out this form and fax to: 1______2______3 (310) 576-9913 ATTN: Classifieds YOUR AD 4______5______6 7______8______9 Call. 1998 Dodge Intrepid COULD RUN HERE! 4dr, fully-equipped, leather, 10______11______12 Call Annie Kotok! CLEAN! (310) 458-7737 Ext. 114 (License #: 4AXV317) CALL US 13______14______15 $4,595 Claude Short Auto Sales Dealer Requested Start Date: / / Requested End Date: / / Email. (310) 395-3712 TODAY AT Extras (Additional 20 cents/word): Email your ad to: ❒ ❒ ❒ ALL CAPS bold italics [email protected] (310) 458-7737 ❒ Box (.50/day) ❒ Reverse($1/day) Payment: PREPAY YOUR AD TODAY! ❒ Visa ❒ Mastercard ❒ AMEX ❒ Check ___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___|___

Exp: | 20 Check #: 2003 Mercedes Benz E-324 Call us with questions 4dr, sunroof, sport package 2001 DODGE 15 PASSENGER VAN Make checks payable: Santa Monica Daily Press Dual air, many extras (310) Low miles! NO CASH PLEASE 458-7737 (License #: Izzy) VIN 543782 $29,995 $7,995 Signature: Claude Short Auto Sales Dealer Claude Short Auto Sales Dealer (310) 395-3712 (310) 395-3712 Visit us online at smdp.com

HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm LOCATION 1427 Third Street Promenade, Suite 202, Santa Monica, CA 90405 28 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT PACWEST MORTGAGE WISHES YOU HAPPY HOLIDAYS Buy it, Finance it NEW RATES 30 year fixed 5.75% APR 5.866% 10 year/1 arm 6%** APR 6.6% & Build it! APR 5.6% APR 7.75% Pacific Ocean Properties is proud to 15 year/1arm 5.25% 5 Year Fixed 1% & 2% announce the grand opening of PACIFIC 7 year/1 arm 5.75%APR 6.655% 5 year/1 arm 5.75%** APR 7.0% OCEAN CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN. 3 year/1 arm 5.5%**APR 7.0258% 1 year/1 arm 5.25% APR 7.1%

6 mos./6 mo. arm 5%APR 7.24% 1 mo./1 mo.arm 1%*** APR 8%

* Rates subject to change * As of January 3, 2006 ** Denotes an interest only loan *** Denotes Neg Am

Rob Schultz Barnabus Horkai REFINANCE TODAY Loan Officer Broker 2212 Lincoln Blvd. SM, CA (310) 392-9223 Licensed California Broker #01381120

WE HAVE NEW LEASING DEPARTMENT SPECIALIZING IN COMMERCIAL SPACE CALL US FOR DETAILS 1(888)FOR-LOAN (367-5626)

Pacific Ocean Properties Broker Rob Schultz, #01218743 Department of Real Estate Phone - (916) 227–0864 Pacific Ocean Properties 2212 Lincoln Boulevard, Santa Monica 310.392.9223

FORECLOSURES ARE ON THE RISE AGENTS AND Now is the time to buy. I have a list of 4,00 foreclosures. BROKERS! Call me to day to take advantage of this opportunity. HAVING TROUBLE Come join our MOVING YOUR team! Only one FOR INVENTORY? CALL US! NO PHOTO W NO PHOTO desk available. AVAILABLE IN ESCRO AVAILABLE WE HAVE BUYERS FOR RENT SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, INCOME PROPERTIES Venice Canals 1930 S. RIMPAU Ocean View, New 3BD, 1BA HOUSE 2 Town Houses BLVD. House 2,800 PR/MO AND CONDOS. 1,800SQFT LOS ANGELES Palos Verdes WESTCHESTER Andrea Arpaia 1,875,000 $665,000 $3.1M Agent new to the We are looking business. “I’ve sold 20 Venice Canals to acquire a homes in two years. PROPERTIES IN ESCROW $1,900,000 or $4,400,000 I invite you to become PALMS SPRING HOUSE, LANCASTER HOUSE, READING ST. IN When built twenty to forty number 21” WESTCHESTER, BRONSON IN KOREATOWN unit building on the west LINCOLNLINCOLN BLVD.BLVD. COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PROPERTIESPROPERTIES FOR SALE side. Please call us with any LINCOLN AUTO LINCOLN & 4 UNITS ON 2212 LINCOLN 2957 LINCOLN 2520 LINCOLN BODY LINCOLN IN available BLVD. BLVD. BLVD. VENICE SANTA MONICA 9,500 SQFT SANTA MONICA properties in this range. $1,800,000 $1,475,000 IN ESCROW $1,275,000 $3,900,000 $1,650,000