THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2004 Volume 3, Issue 73 FREE Santa Monica Daily Press A newspaper with issues L O T T O Law that targets SUPER LOTTO PLUS 26-9-20-3-42 Meganumber: 23 rent control abusers Jackpot: $10 million FANTASY 5 12, 13, 15, 33, 23 back in business DAILY 3 Judge lifts injunction vail in a pending lawsuit that chal- Afternoon picks: 8, 4, 7 lenges the controversial law. Evening picks: 8, 7, 9 on law designed to “The problem with the prior DAILY DERBY remove abusers law was that it gave unfettered 1st Place: 3, Hot Shot power to the landlord,” Judge 2nd Place: 10, Solid Gold BY JOHN WOOD Bascue said. “I find, on its face … 3rd Place: 4, Big Ben Daily Press Staff Writer the new regulation complies with Race Time: 1:41.18 the law, as written.” SM COURTHOUSE — A Passed last March under politi- NEWS OF judge has lifted a temporary cal pressure from lobbyists in THE WEIRD injunction against a controversial Sacramento, 3304 lets local land- by Chuck Shepard housing law, allowing landlords to lords charge market rates on ten- Police in Franklin Township, N.J., once again increase the rent on ants who use their rent-controlled charged a 20-year-old man with part-time tenants living in rent- units for part-time use such as shoplifting two pythons from the controlled units. vacation homes, offices or storage. The rationale behind 3304 was that Animal Trax pet shop and driving Santa Monica Superior Court Judge James Bascue, who issued rent control was designed to keep away with them. The man’s poor the injunction in November, cred- housing costs low, but has been judgment was not the reason ited officials for changing hijacked by some renters who use police caught him, but when they Regulation 3304 so the rent con- the inexpensive units for some- did later encounter the stolen trol board — and not landlords — thing other than living in them. snakes in the man’s house in has the authority to set higher Prominent real estate investor January, he admitted that one of rents. Judge Bascue said the rent Robert Bisno last year filed a law- the snakes had wriggled out of his control board now is likely to pre- See INJUNCTION, page 7 pocket during the getaway, wrapped itself around his leg, and After 20 years, police John Wood/Daily Press bit him in the “groin area.” A man lights up a cigarette at the Santa Monica Pier Wednesday QUOTE OF afternoon. Officials are considering making it a crime to smoke THE DAY seek justice in murder on the pier. “I’ve only met Suspect was free nearly Smokers could be snuffed four perfect people in two decades before my life and I didn’t like “We flew witnesses any of them.” being arrested in from Michigan at Santa Monica Pier – Unknown By Daily Press staff tion on the pending law. BY CAROLYN SACKARIASON and Chicago at great Daily Press Staff Writer Community activists say the DOWNTOWN — Smoking pier is one of the few remaining INDEX public expense.” cigarettes could soon be a crimi- A former Santa Monica bar piers without a policy restricting nal act beyond just the parks, in Horoscopes owner accused of killing one of smoking. To back up their posi- front of public buildings and the his customers in 1984 will face a — LT. RAY COOPER tions, they claim the following: ...... 2 beach in Santa Monica. Now judge today after being on the lam Santa Monica Police Detective ■ A May 2003 report by Santa smokers could be targeted at the Local for two decades. Monica Pier staff reported 450 pier as well. Antonio Aranda Pedraza was fires on the wooden pier in a single Local dems support Kucinich . . . .3 his Los Angeles home with a large Concerned individuals and charged with murder June 28, year, with 15 characterized as amount of money. But at some organizations were expected to 1984, six days after Javier Opinion point, he returned to the United address the Pier Restoration “substantial.” There are currently Gamboa Garcia was shot multiple States and was finally arrested by Corp. board on Wednesday night, more than 125 burn holes on the Get off the phone ...... 5 times in front Jalisco Cafe on Los Angeles police officers last advocating for a smoke-free pier caused by smoldering ciga- Olympic Boulevard near 18th July on drug charges. He alleged- Santa Monica Pier. rettes. Seal Beach and Santa Business Street. The cafe no longer exists, ly sold narcotics out of a parking Last fall, the Santa Monica Barbara both passed smoking poli- and neither did Pedraza — in the ...... 6 lot where he worked. City Council directed city staff to cies on their wooden piers in eyes of the law — until now. While Pedraza allegedly gave draft an ordinance banning smok- response to smoking-related fires. Pedraza allegedly fled the National police a false name when he was ing on public beaches and the The Venice Pier also is smoke-free. scene and hadn’t been seen by ■ arrested, his fingerprints revealed Santa Monica Pier. The City The pier attracts 3 million Alaska about to be tapped ...... 11 authorities since. Police suspected Council is now looking to the visitors a year, many of them fam- he fled to Mexico after they found his true identity. Authorities then People in the News PRC, in its role of managing and ilies with young children. The his car abandoned in Santa found he had an outstanding preserving the pier, for its posi- See SMOKING, page 8 Guber sells mountain retreat . . . .16 Monica. He’d also reportedly left See MURDER, page 8 Introduces THE UNDER $10 Music Lessons... DINNER SPECIAL That last a lifetime Served from 4pm - 10pm (310) 453-1928 , 1433 Wilshire Blvd at 15th St 1901 SANTA MONICA BLVD.
310-394-1131 www.santamonicamusic.com IN SANTA MONICA Page 2 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press HOROSCOPE think Platinum this Valentines Day... The Daily Horoscope is proudly sponsored by:
Royal Crown Diamond Solitaire BUILDING A BETTER BURGER
HOURS: M-TH:11AM-10PM FRI-SAT:11AM-11PM SUN:12PM-9PM 2901 Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica • 310.399.8383 The world is your oyster, Leo 331 Wilshire Blvd.Santa Monica 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS 310.451.1349 www.readersjewelers.com Eddie Guerboian The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★-Dynamic ★★★★-Positive ★★★-Average Happy Valentine’s Day! ★★-So-so ★-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) INTRODUCTORY OFFER ★★★★★ When focusing on creative proj- ★★★★★ Where your friends are is where ects, loved ones and friends, you cannot verify you want to be. A meeting could be instrumental and clarify enough right now. Others mean well to your well-being. Listen to suggestions. You Treat Your Cupid to a New Look but have their head in the clouds right now. Keep might have an idea that needs firming up. You on smiling, even if you find others to be a bit hit the bull’s-eye the more you work with others. For that Special Date bizarre. Tonight: Play away. Tonight: Where the gang is. Just don’t overdo it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★ Hi-Light & Haircut $85 ★★★★ Deal with the basics right now, as Take charge right now. You might a boss could make something more complicated want to do something totally different but need Tint & Haircut $65 and/or have what you consider an unreasonable to handle responsibilities that involve the out- idea. Be smart. Play along for now, and try it on side world. Curb a tendency to daydream, if for size. You will welcome the end of the day. possible. Deal with personal issues later. Tonight: At home. Book with Teresa Or Gilbert Tonight: Head on home. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ What might be obvious to you 1419 Abbot Kinney Blvd. in Venice ★★★★★ You need to reach out for others isn’t to someone else. Be ready to explain in sev- right now. You might have a strong hunch • medusahair.com eral different ways in order to help others see (310)396-7600 regarding the workplace and dribbles of infor- “Medusa Goes Out” what you see. Your ability to communicate needs mation you’ve heard. Work with a seemingly to come out as you help others break out of the wild idea. You might be surprised at the results. box. Tonight: Let your mind be entertaining. Tonight: Play away at a favorite spot. D CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) CANCER (June 21-July 22) ★★★★★ Work individually with a partner ★★★★ RAN “Come and see our NEW look” Take a hard look at what a partner- you care about or with those in your immediate G ship might be costing you. You might want to environment. You find that giving individual NOW OPEN make changes, or at least have a conversation attention works. Discuss what is just an idea. PENING! with that person. Realize that he or she might not Buy a lottery ticket, as you are lucky right now. O be grounded in the least. Tonight: Your treat. Tonight: Togetherness works. ADULT COLOR LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HAIRCUT Shampoo & AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★★ You star right now, and others ★★★★★ You might not be seeing another Shampoo & Quality Color seem drawn to you. Investigate new possibilities, clearly, or you might be casting a haze on a per- Precision Cut $ 00 perhaps those suggested by someone you think sonal situation. You might not be realistic about $ 95 often lives in a dream world. You don’t always what is going on around you. Your instincts lead 5OFF see people clearly, and put a special person on a you right now. Ask for advice, if need be. 9Long Hair Extra Min. $39 & Up pedestal. Tonight: The world is your oyster. Tonight: Accept an invitation.
Santa Monica VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) 2461D Santa Monica Blvd. ★★★ Listen to your sixth sense with oth- ★★★★ You might be all work, but others Fantastic Sav-on (Next to Sav-on Drugs) Sams Drugs ers, especially regarding your health. Don’t be appreciate your thoughtfulness and ability to get 26th St. 310-453-5103 Santa Monica Blvd. tempted by “new age” diets or nutrition without the job done. What might be a dream or fantasy first checking with a regular doctor. Use some of could become a reality. Discuss this idea with M-F: 9am-8pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: 10am-5pm your creativity with your work and dealings with someone you trust. Tonight: Relax in a favorite others. Tonight: Do something just for yourself. manner. BREAK THROUGH Santa Monica Daily Press YOUR FEARS Published Monday through Saturday Phone: 310.458.PRESS(7737) • Fax: 310.576.9913 Learn to say what you want when you want 1427 Third Street Promenade, Ste. #202 • Santa Monica, CA 90401 • www.smdp.com
CLASSES START Feb. 5 PUBLISHER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Ross Furukawa ...... [email protected] Alejandro Cesar Cantarero II ...... [email protected] EDITOR ADMINISTRATIVE TRAFFIC MANAGER Carolyn Sackariason ...... [email protected] Heather Rich ...... [email protected] STAFF WRITER CLASSIFIED REPRESENTATIVE John Wood ...... [email protected] Mitch Troy ...... [email protected] CHILD DEVELOPMENT COLUMNIST CIRCULATION MANAGER Margie Altman ...... [email protected] Robert DeAmicis ...... [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER CIRCULATION Rob Piubeni ...... [email protected] Keith Wyatt ...... [email protected] ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE CIRCULATION Steve Averill ...... [email protected] Glenn Bolan ...... [email protected] ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE SPECIAL PROJECTS (310) 393-2382 Rob Schwenker ...... [email protected] Dave Danforth ...... [email protected] PRODUCTION MANAGER MASCOT www.StutterSSC.org [email protected] Del Pastrana ...... [email protected] Maya Furukawa ...... [email protected] Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 3 LOCAL COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Rock on at SMC By Daily Press staff The mix of local windswell and a steep NW swell will continue to It’s all about the music at Santa Monica College later this month. fade today but mix with some cleaner conditions. Today the The Santa Monica College Emeritus College Band will present a program of Today expect 3-4’, waist- to chest-high, occasionally 5 ft. and fair water Is: classical, jazz and marches at its “March-Solo-Song” concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. conditions. Expect light winds through the first part of the day and WNW wind, 10-15 knots by the afternoon. 20 in the SMC Concert Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd. Admission and parking are free. Outlook: A new NW swell is expected for Friday with waves build- The 60-member concert band, part of SMC’s acclaimed Emeritus College for ing into the weekend. older adults, is under the baton of Wallace Umber. º On the program will be a wide range of pieces, including “A Tribute to Artie Write us at [email protected] and tell us what the surf is doing Shaw,” selections from “Finian’s Rainbow,” symphonic songs, and “Marches, today at your local break. Epic. 57 Marches, Marches!” For further information, call (310) 434-4306 or (310) 474-5271. LOW TIDES HIGH TIDES LOW ONE LOW TWO HIGH ONE HIGH TWO Local dems support Kucinich By Daily Press staff MONDAY 12:02 AM 1:48 PM 6:20 AM 8:37 PM The Santa Monica Democratic Club has officially endorsed Dennis J. Kucinich TUESDAY 12:49 AM 2:17 PM 7:00 AM 8:59 PM for president. WEDNESDAY 1:25 AM 2:46 PM 7:32 AM 9:18 PM Democrats said it was a long, challenging meeting last month with speakers also representing Howard Dean, John Kerry, John Edwards and Wesley Clark. The THURSDAY 1:59 AM 3:17 PM 8:08 AM 9:42 PM Kucinich campaign won when a Dean supporter, after much debate, changed his FRIDAY 2:34 AM 3:45 PM 8:41 AM 10:07 PM vote to support Kucinich, giving him the necessary 60 percent of the vote required to secure the endorsement. SATURDAY 3:05 AM 4:08 PM 9:15 AM 10:37 PM Last fall, Kucinich happened upon a Santa Monica Democratic Club meeting and SUNDAY 3:45 AM 4:36 PM 9:48 AM 11:02 PM attended incognito. When the group recognized him, they welcomed him and have now endorsed him as their presidential candidate. Santa Monica is considered one The Surf Report is sponsored by: of the most progressive cities in the U.S. and the Santa Monica Democratic Club members say the organization reflects that vision. They, like Congressman Kucinich, voted against the decision to go to war in Iraq and against the U.S.A. Patriot Act. If the walls could talk By Daily Press staff Do houses have histories? 12204 Venice Boulevard According to building biographer Tim Gregory, they do. Gregory is a noted reg- Mar Vista, CA 90066 istered public historian, certified archivist, researcher and writer with more than 20 (310) 397-8300 TEL boards • wetsuits years of experience in local history and historic preservation. (310) 397-8931 FAX swimwear www.rockboardshop.com Finding your home’s history will be the focus of conversation on Feb. 22 from 4 [email protected] clothing • accessories p.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by the Santa Monica Conservancy. The talk is geared to those who are curious about their homes and want to find out, for example, who designed and built it, and who lived there in the past. It also could be helpful for those who may be considering applying for landmark or struc- ture of merit designations. “Our homes are physical documents of our times,” notes Sherrill Kushner, pro- gram organizer. “If you know where to look, they have stories to tell us about who lived and worked in them and what they valued. They also reveal what was popular Former U.S. weapons inspector David So this week, Q-Line wants to know: and possible in architectural technology and style.” Kay testified before the Senate Armed “Should an investigation be Santa Monica Conservancy members may attend without charge; non-members Services Committee that there were a launched and who should be held $5. The Santa Monica Conservancy is dedicated to the preservation of Santa series of failures in pre-war intelligence responsible if, in fact, the intelligence Monica’s irreplaceable historic resources. on Iraq. He said we were almost all wrong doesn’t support the war effort?” Reservations are required. Call (310) 485-0399. about weapons of mass destruction. Call (310) 285-8106 with your His statements solidify what many response before Thursday at 5 p.m. We’ll Learn how to move on people have thought for months — that print them in Saturday’s paper By Daily Press staff there was no imminent threat of Iraq (Responses used to be printed on Friday building a nuclear arsenal. Now, there’s but have been moved to Saturday). Most of us want to live a more fulfilling existence, a life free of imagined limi- been talk about launching an independent Please limit your comments to a minute tations. But what really prevents us from fully reaching our goals? Why do we, even investigation into the United States intel- or less. It might help to think first about See BRIEFS, page 7 ligence community. the wording of your response. Elisabeth Howard’s VOCAL POWER ACADEMY IRS Private Lessons • Showcases PROBLEMS? Elisabeth Howard Director Performance Workshops PERSONAL • BUSINESS • OFFERS 1 on “American Idol” 10 winners on “Star Search” PRIVATE LESSONS 4 “Miss Saigons” & WORKSHOPS w/ SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA 20 leads on Broadway BAINBRIDGE SCOTT IN SANTA MONICA (310) 395-9922 3 Spotlight winners 429 Santa Monica Blvd. Ste. 710 800-829-7664 vocalpowerinc.com Santa Monica 90401 Page 4 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press OPINION LETTERS Stop sign, not a roundabout Editor: Teenage driver Sarah Capers had it mostly right (SMDP, Feb. 4, page 4). The roundabout at 26th Street and Washington Avenue is confusing and misused daily, and an accident waiting to happen. This is yet another place where my dog and I have nearly been killed, since the roundabout’s installation. We don’t need supervision and re-education, though. What we need is a stop sign.
Evelyn Jerome Santa Monica Roundabout part of the problem Editor: What a well thought out and intelligent letter (Sarah Capers, SMDP, Feb. 4, page 4). I agree with all you say and you had some very good suggestions. The solution to the traffic flow may be nearer than we think. If the City Council keeps up their present thrust, the streets will be narrower and with the condos and apartments being built all over the city, throwing more and more cars into the mix, eventually all driv- ers will have to park their cars in a giant parking structure outside the city limits and there will be no car traffic allowed in the city. A shuttle or bus system will carry peo- ple to homes, apartments, jobs, shopping, etc. Keep up the present trend and it will have to happen. I was also interested in your comments on older drivers. In fact, as a senior citi- zen, I would like to add that my observation of senior drivers is enough to make me cringe — and stay as far away from them as I can. I saw an elderly woman so not in I just haven’t seen any yet. I quit driving long before I had to and I am quite happy to control of her vehicle that she couldn’t maneuver a simple, slow right turn onto let bus drivers take me where I need to go. another street. The look of utter horror on her face as she struggled with her steering When a senior’s judgment of when it’s too much for them to drive is impaired, the wheel and sped onto another street would have been amusing if not so tragic. She family or the state should take their keys and sit them down. I actually heard one old looked like a 5-year-old who got hold of mommy’s keys and went for a joyride she guy say, “Well, if I kill myself in an accident, so what? I’ve lived a good long time.” had no way of handling. How about the innocent people he might take with him? Ask, Mr. Weller, the poster And I have yet to see an elderly person driving who is not making major errors of boy for senior drivers. timing and judgment. Thankfully, most other drivers avoid the accident while the old- ster goes on their merry way — like Mr. Magoo, with accidents and near misses going Marilyn Brennan on behind them. Maybe there are fantastic old drivers, I’m not saying there aren’t — Santa Monica Is the sky falling on America after the XXX Super Bowl? O’Reilly and Hannity picked up the torch er of all four-letter words. And by the way, ing about the case brought against the vice NEWS over on TV’s Fox News Channel, with the putting “mother” in front of it somehow president for refusing to reveal who he met no-spin-meister declaring, “We’ve reached seems to give the damn thing an extra wal- with in formulating the nation’s energy pol- on the the nadir, this is the total collapse of our cul- lop, doesn’t it? Front-running Sen. John icy. Say “Enron” 10 or 20 times. But it ture.” But, you know, I think they doth Kerry recently responded in a Rolling Stone doesn’t get any less indecent or obscene, EDGE protest too much. It was only a brief glimpse interview to a question about his vote to does it? Scalia, one of the five justices who of a right breast, and perhaps, in the name of give the president the authority to go to war voted against the Florida recount, effective- By Ron Scott Smith their “fair and balanced” network, they’d if necessary, “Did I expect George Bush to ly handing the nation over to Cheney and his have liked to have been presented with the f***k it up as badly as he did?” And that’s a young Texas protégé, bristled at the notion left side of the story too. no-no because in using it as a verb, it’s that anyone might question his ability to Warning: The column you are about to Perhaps the sanest response in all of “sexual,” and you haven’t heard the end of judge the case impartially. read may contain language and images America came from a 10-year-old who hap- this one yet, trust me. The vice president is already being touted unsuitable for adults. As for you kids, prob- pened to be watching the MTV halftime Lenny Bruce got arrested in 1961 for by media wise guys as the likely Republican ably no big deal. show close to where I — much to the bene- saying a whole mouthful of that thing, some presidential nominee in 2008, and it begs the They took the (VIII) out of Super Bowl fit of my own standards — missed it. “Janet of it with the “mother” in front, while doing question, could he really be physically up to XXXVIII on Sunday, and a reeling nation Jackson just showed her boob,” said the kid, his stand-up act in San Francisco, and it that task? You must admit, he has paced him- blushes bright red and holds on for dear life. matter-of-factly, and really, America, that’s appears that, 43 years later, the word is still self in this first term — we’ve barely seen You can’t blame it on Clinton, can you? What that. Get over it. way out of bounds for a decent society with him. We did see him here in LA in January, the hell, go right ahead and blame it on Clinton. In a further sign of America’s deteriorating its head buried in the sand. He used to ask and lest you underestimate, here’s what he At Houston’s Reliant Field on America’s moral climate under the Bush watch, earlier his audience to say it over and over again, said in an LA Times interview. “Am I the newest national holiday — Super Bowl on Triple X Sunday, after a pre-Super Bowl out loud, 10 or 20 times, until it stops sound- evil genius in the corner that nobody ever Sunday — a truly memorable football game NBA game between the Lakers and Raptors, ing obscene, and starts sounding stupid and sees come out of the hole? It’s a nice way to was decided in the last seconds by an Adam the Big F-Bomber, Shaquille O’Neal, irrelevant, like any word using the two stu- operate actually.” Now I don’t know about Vintieri, deja-vu-all-over-again, 41-yard dropped a couple of them on an unsuspecting pidest letters — the “f” and the “k” does. you, but that one kind of brought up the field goal. The game however will forever nation in a live post-game interview, saying, The fact is, there are some clear and pres- goosebumps on my arms. And they weren’t be remembered as a mere footnote to the “People pay good money to come watch these ent obscene words much more dangerous to the good goosebumps. night Justin Timberlake got to second base athletes play and they (the refs) try to take the fabric of a sane and healthy society than And, finally, I don’t know what qualifies with Janet Jackson. Stole second base, actu- over the f***-ing game.” But that’s not the that ‘F’ one that seems to stir up so much him to officially do this, but a Norwegian ally. Got into the red zone but didn’t score, one that got him thrown out of his next game, trouble. Say the words, “weapons of mass scientist by the name of Jan Simonsen has to keep it in football terms. because Bush’s decadent FCC officially ruled destruction” over and over again, 10 or 20 nominated George W. Bush for the Nobel To listen to the response coming out of earlier this year that, if used “as a superlative” times, and it gets no less offensive or obscene, Peace Prize. Norwegians make some very the right radio and TV echo chambers — the and not in “a sexual way,” it’s fine. Rock star does it? No matter who owns the things. fine vodka, and drink very much of the very self-appointed watchdogs of a morally Bono, at the Golden Globes last year, said What’s really obscene is that those words now fine vodka. Enough said. decaying America, you’d have to conclude while accepting his award, “This is really, rate their very own capitalized acronym — (Except for this. If you saw a bunch of that the sky is falling smack down on the really f***-ing brilliant,” and, as it was used WMD — because it’s just too much effort to asterisks in between the “f” and the “k” head of everything good. “There’s never in the superlative, he got a pass. Where the big say the whole thing all the time. when I used the bad word in this report, been a more serious attack on our culture,” Laker screwed up was when he went on to Dick Cheney is someone who has said even though it may have been in the sanc- wailed national radio host Mike Medved, say, after the interviewer informed him that those words over and over, but it doesn’t tioned “superlative” form, blame it on the while up and down the dial, fellow Chicken they were on live TV, “I don’t give a f***k.” seem to have hit the stupid level yet. He and f*****g editor.) Littles — from Limbaugh and Prager in the See, giving a “f***k” makes it a sexual noun, best buddy, Supreme Court Justice Antonin morning, to Elder and Savage in afternoon and thus the punishment. Scalia, recently went on a duck hunting trip (Ron Scott Smith may be f***cked after this drivetime, — they fretted, they moaned. It’s been a tumultuous year for the moth- together, on the eve of the high court hear- column. E-mail him at [email protected])
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 sub- ject to editing for space and content. Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 5 OPINION To phone or not to phone: Cellular is our way of life My cousin from London, England summer without one. When we weren’t been in the sand. This legislation wasn’t a time he was leaving and then a friend just was here on business last week and we fighting for space in the back seat, we new phenomenon and similar bills had to say “hi” all within my five-minute began talking about the differences in played word games, listened to stories already been passed in the U.S. and drive home. Go figure. our cultures. on the radio and slept. Canada. A little lazy research online also Oh … and I received an e-mail from my What startled him the most was when The first time I was ever exposed to a revealed that others had been put forward cousin confirming that Starbucks cash cards he witnessed what he termed the “dog cell phone — other than my Dad’s TV- elsewhere, including here. are not available nor accepted in England. sale” on a street corner in Santa Monica. size, leather-encased one — was when Days later, I found myself leaving the Were we actually selling caged dogs off my friend pulled one from her purse in a office and as soon as I drove out of the (Amy Perritt, a Santa Monica resident, the sidewalk? After a quick laugh at his bar. We were teenagers — it was the underground parking lot, I dialed a client. didn’t write this column hands free, but expense, we explained that it was a pet ’80s. Her parents had bought it for her as Then, I called my husband to see what she was talking on the phone). adoption. The next day, he pulled a a safety precaution. A brilliant idea in Starbucks card from his wallet and excit- retrospect, a “checking-up-on-her” tool edly told us it was a cash card he had was more how we considered it back won here at his sales meeting. On it: $10. then. I decided right away that I would- MM && AA TOBACCO & GIFTS “You do have Starbucks in London?” I n’t allow my parents to buy me one. asked. “Of course,” he said but he had My cousin and I started to count how Nat Sherman MCD Nat Sherman NY cut $ 3-pack for never heard of the card before. many people were talking on cell phones 3-pack for 2 OFF + tax + tax ON ALL INTERNATIONAL While taking him to his hotel, I near- in their cars. It turned out to be about 80 $ .08 $ .85 CIGARETTES w/ COUPON w/ COUPON CARTONS w/ COUPON ly crashed my car when he told me that percent of the drivers that we passed, or 1434 Fourth St. 11 Exp. 1/31/04 9 Exp. 1/31/04 ONLY Exp. 1/31/04 people in England were banned from who passed us. Santa Monica Copenhagen / Skoal WE CARRY ALL See our ad every using their cell phones while driving. A teenager turned at a Sunset Kodiak KINDS OF TOBACCO Saturday & Tuesday (parking in rear) We beat all prices in Apparently, Parliament has passed a bill Boulevard intersection, no doubt chat- + tax 2 for $ .24 POUCHES town because we are whereby if you’re ting with a girlfriend 9 in Santa Monica! w/ COUPON Exp. 1/31/04 & CAN caught holding a cell about their party 310.393.9592 phone to your ear Guest choices for the night. while driving you will A mother sat idle next be fined $40 pounds. Commentary to us at a red light (About $72 U.S.) By Amy Perritt talking on the phone I was stunned. while turning to hand Come In & Experience Surely, we all have the a fresh sippy-cup to freedom to know and decide when it’s a her little boy strapped into his chair in Our Grilled or Cold Panini good time to use a cell phone and when the back seat. A woman and a man Sandwiches & Superb Salads it’s not. Don’t we? dressed in business suits drove past us Thankfully, the British debated the and both were on their cell phones — bill. On the one hand, there are the checking their voicemails is my guess. Panini Party Platters • Weekly Specials • Everything Fresh & Made to Order young, less confident drivers to consid- Throughout the day, we noticed gro- Order Online at: www.paninigarden.com • Dine-In Garden Patio • We Deliver er. And we can’t possibly be 100 percent cery shoppers with cell phones to their Open Daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. attentive to the road while holding a ears as they grabbed soup cans off 2715 Main Street • Santa Monica • (310) 399-9939 • Fax (310) 314-2634 phone and participating in a conversa- shelves and selected garlic from bins. In tion with a person on the receiving end. a restaurant, we saw a table of young But on the other hand, is changing a CD, men all with their cell phones placed up putting on lipstick or grabbing a map next to their water glasses with the from the glove compartment any differ- exception of the one who was on his ent? It means only one hand is on the phone. We walked past a hairdresser and wheel and they are all distractions that saw a woman on her phone sitting under could — and do — lead to accidents. a heat lamp with her hair wrapped in cel- “We’re gonna make My cousin then explained that the lophane and dye dripping down her neck. ban was only for holding the phone and Truly, it was as exhausting and dis- INFINITI you happy.” people could still get a full day’s work turbing as the last time I got cut off by a done using hands-free devices. I was driver talking on a cell phone. There’s of Santa Monica confounded but regardless, my thoughts no way that policy will ever pass here, I turned to something more perplexing: told my cousin. The world before the cell phone. I decided to share this critical news Growing up, my family drove 18 about the ban in England with some col- hours to our grandparents’ cottage every leagues and soon realized my head had
Busy Bee Hardware “THE HEALTHY HARDWARE STORE”
SPECIALIZING IN: KEYS CUT FOR 75¢ • Juicers & Health Books Buy 2 and the second one is on us! • Amsoil Auto Products FX 35/45 • Water Filters & Radon Testers 1521 Santa Monica Boulevard • 310-394-1158
HAIR STYLISTS M45
$17 HAIRCUTS w/mention of this ad Look for our pre-owns daily in the classifieds. ASK FOR DEVIN 900 SANTA MONICA BLVD. 2918 Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica Tues-Fri: 9-6pm Sat: 8-5pm Call for an appointment 310.828.6986 Appointments not required. IN SANTA MONICA • (310) 394-1888 Page 6 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press BUSINESS 10 strategies on how you can preserve your wealth finances should signal an immediate using your applicable exclusion amount or 7. Have a trustee of an irrevocable trust IT’S YOUR review and possible updating of your will. to fund a marital trust, we recommend you purchase your insurance policy. Usually, life Unfortunately, seven out of 10 Americans consult your attorney or tax advisor before insurance proceeds avoid probate and are BUSINESS die without a will and, consequently, the taking any action. exempt from income tax. However, the pro- laws of their states decide the disposition 5. Gift away what you don’t need. ceeds will be subject to estate tax if you own By John Kim of their property. Lifetime gifts to family members or others or have rights in the policy. Purchasing the 2. Use your estate tax exclusion. The IRS can reduce your assets and subsequent policy within an irrevocable trust may pre- allows U.S. citizens to pass the first $1 mil- estate tax liability, by removing the appre- vent life insurance proceeds from increasing lion of assets in 2003 (incrementally ciation on those assets from your estate. your estate tax liability. You may also elect Are you wealthy? You may not think increasing to $3.5 million by 2009) to their You are entitled to transfer up to $11,0001 to have a third party, such as an adult child, you are. But when you’ve accounted for beneficiaries free of federal estate tax. per person each year without incurring any purchase the policy. your home, investments, personal property, If you are married (with a U.S. citizen gift tax or reducing your lifetime gift tax 8. Know what you have and where you retirement accounts and all insurance that spouse), don’t rely exclusively on the mar- exclusion amount. (Spouses together may have it. Your estate plan should make you own in your name, you may have ital deduction, which allows one spouse to gift up to $22,000.) Lifetime gift tax gifts sense. Remember to balance your tax con- assets over $1 million — and that means give to the other any amount of assets free made directly to educational institutions cerns with your non-tax concerns. Keep you’re “wealthy,” according to the IRS. of gift or estate tax. Make sure the first for tuition or to medical providers are also copies of your important papers and make In 2003, every dollar over $1 million spouse to pass away takes advantage of his excluded from gift tax. sure that appropriate parties know where (incrementally increasing to $3.5 million or her exclusion amount. Gifts to qualified charities may also be these papers are kept. by 2009) may be taxed up to 49 percent 3. Re-title assets as necessary to ensure advantageous from a tax standpoint. The 9. Choose executors and trustees wisely. (decreasing to 45 percent by 2009). If a that each spouse can use the estate and gift value of charitable donations, including Selecting one family member among sever- majority of your assets are in retirement tax exclusion to which they are entitled. financial assets such as stocks, artwork, al may create unforeseen problems down accounts, including qualified plans and Make sure there are sufficient assets in real estate and certain business interests, the road. You may burden an individual with IRAs, your estate could lose over two- each spouse’s name. Also, if you decide to and any future appreciation of those assets, special responsibilities for which they may thirds of its value to federal estate and use a revocable living trust, to avoid pro- reduces the value of your estate. These neither be suited nor prepared. The fiduciary income taxes. If a significant portion of bate and to provide for management of charitable donations also may qualify for duties may call for the expertise, impartiali- your assets is earmarked for your grand- your affairs if you become incapacitated, current income tax deductions. ty and independence of a corporate trustee, children, you could be faced with a “gener- remember to re-title those assets that you 6. Keep enough assets liquid to satisfy at least as co-trustee. You may also wish to ation skipping transfer tax” on top of what wish to place in the trust. Failure to re-title, estate taxes. Generally, the IRS requires employ a professional, such as an account- you may already have paid in gift and in both cases, may eliminate the intended that any federal estate tax liability be satis- ant or attorney, as executor or trustee. estate taxes (levied at a rate of 49 percent benefits of your estate plan. fied within nine months of the date of over $1,120,000 in 2003). After all these 4. Monitor retirement plan assets. death, and that payment must be in cash. (John Kim is a financial consultant with taxes, your beneficiaries might receive a Determining the appropriate strategy for There are four typical sources from which Smith Barney in Beverly Hills. He can be much smaller portion of what you worked dealing with the estate and income taxation funds can be obtained: cash reserves, loans, reached at (310) 205-4939 or visit so hard to accumulate. of qualified plans and IRA accounts liquidation of assets or life insurance pro- www.fc.smithbarney.com/jkim. This article is You may want to consider these strate- depends on your objectives and the needs ceeds. If properly owned by a trust or third based, in whole or in part, on information gies to help preserve your wealth: of your family. These assets are subject to party, life insurance proceeds may be espe- provided by the planning services department 1. Prepare a will. Be sure it keeps pace income tax, when withdrawn, as well as cially advantageous; they are income tax of Smith Barney. Smith Barney does not pro- with changes in your own personal circum- estate tax. Therefore, you might wish to free to the recipient and avoid estate tax. vide legal or tax advice. Please consult with stances or objectives and adjustments in take steps to avoid withdrawing funds in Be sure your heirs aren’t forced to sell your tax and/or legal advisor for such guid- tax laws. Marriage, divorce, birth, a move your IRA to pay potential estate taxes. If investments at “fire sale” prices because of ance. Smith Barney is a division of Citigroup to another state or a change in your you need to use IRA assets to fund a trust a shortage of liquid funds. Global Markets Inc. Member SIPC).
Protecting the most valuable commodity in L.A. ... YOUR TIME!
■ Detail oriented attention to your daily tasks ■ Care of plants and pets ■ Chauffered limo service ■ Complete tech support for your home/office/small biz ■ Relocation services ■ Your personal concierge Major Credit Cards Accepted • Virtually anything you need! Just ask!
400 S. Beverly Dr., Ste 214 in Beverly Hills • (310) 876-3180 • fax (310) 876-0182 Check us out at our website: www.errandsetc.biz KEEP YOUR NUMBER ARE YOU WHEN YOU SWITCH TO BACKED UP? and get a FREE Samsung E105 IT’S EASY AND WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY IN THE LONG RUN.
• Data backup packages start at $50 a month 3000 • Daily and Weekly back ups available ANTIME MINUTES • It’s automatic! $ .99 • Recovery assistance available. in CA *PLUS 49 & NV Free Activation *Only on approved credit. See store for details.
GL Mobile: 710 Broadway, Santa Monica (on the corner of 7th & Broadway) Call Zylink at 866.227.9539 310-255-0916 Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 7 LOCAL 24 Hours Door-to-Door Shuttle Service Lawsuit against new rent COAST SHUTTLE Shuttles to All Airports, Piers, & Amusement Parks. control law heard in April Over 16 Years Experience INJUNCTION, from page 1 not just to Bisno. TO or FROM suit against the rent control board, saying “They’ve taken the position that every Santa Monica to LAX - $14 it overstepped its bounds when it passed tenant has to take on City Hall and sue Venice to LAX - $12 the law. Bisno owns a home in an exclu- them,” he said. “Who can afford to do that?” sive enclave of Beverly Hills, but also rents a two-bedroom rent-controlled (800) 449-8267 apartment near the beach in Santa “The problem with Monica, according to court documents. If V A N S 3304 is enforced, Bisno — who pays the prior law was that it www.coastshuttle.com about $1,000 — will have to pay nearly $4,000 a month more in rent. gave unfettered power Bisno’s suit prompted Judge Bascue to Lower Rates & Best Service to Your Destination. issue the injunction. Allan Abshez, to the landlord.” Bisno’s lawyer, said 3304 is illegal because it goes beyond the scope of City — JUDGE JAMES BASCUE Hall’s rent control law. While rent control Santa Monica Superior Court SAVE MONEY! recognizes landlords should be able to get a fair return on their rental units, it says IT’S AS nothing about whether or not the tenant In the end, Judge Bascue decided that’s must actually live in the unit. In order for how the court’s rulings will apply to other EASY AS... part-time tenants to be denied rent con- tenants and the issue will be discussed at trol, residents must vote for an amend- the April hearing. In the meantime, rent ment to the rent law, Abshez contends. board officials assured Judge Bascue they Judge Bascue will hear arguments in would look at each case fairly. After the Bisno’s lawsuit on April 22. In the mean- ruling, rent board control attorney Keith time, rent control board officials have to Kresge said renters who feel they are figure out how to proceed with dozens of being overcharged by their landlords can cases decided before the law was file a complaint with the rent control changed. Judge Bascue ruled the law was office at City Hall. illegal from the time it was passed on A total of 120 petitions have been filed March 15, 2003 until it was amended on by landlords with the rent control board Jan. 8. The decision was based on the under 3304. Of those, 39 were dismissed notion that landlords shouldn’t have the or withdrawn, and 27 were still pending, $20 FLAT FEE TO LAX ability to set their own price on units. said Tracy Condon, a spokeswoman for $50 FLAT FEE TO LONG BEACH Though the pending lawsuit involves the rent control board. Thirty-eight deci- with ad only only Bisno, rent board officials have indi- sions were handed down, with 25 rental cated they would re-evaluate each case. hikes granted and 13 denied. Another 16 Michaelyn Jones, an attorney for the rent were automatically approved because the control board, said because the determina- tenants didn’t challenge them. tion already had been made that some ten- Rosario Perry, a prominent Santa ants aren’t full-time, the rent control Monica attorney who represents land- board could avoid retrying each case and lords, said there are thousands more units simply determine what the higher rent in Santa Monica used by people who actu- should be. Under the law, the rent control ally live elsewhere. He said the law is board sets the higher rent based on a slew important because it allows landlords to of factors, including how much neighbor- ensure rent control isn’t abused. ing apartments command. “I estimate 3,000 units in Santa Attorney Mark Palmer, whose client Monica,” Perry said. “Most owners don’t Giles Hunt saw his rent double as a result want to get involved with rent control, of the law, said he wants all court rulings and the hearings and everything involved to apply to tenants targeted under 3304, … they just don’t want to bother with it.” COMMUNITY BRIEFS
BRIEFS, from page 3 SRP $99.99 Annual contract required. when we know what we need to do to change our lives, hold on to self-destructive patterns and behaviors? Later this month, a workshop explores those questions, and offers a method for making changes in our lives. Psychological defenses developed early in life are helpful at the time, but later act as barriers to significant change. The speakers will discuss the development of such defenses, show how they interfere in personal development, and describe how we can overcome the barriers. Real-life examples will demonstrate principles that can help participants overcome imagined limitations and create a life of meaning and compassion. Topics of the meeting include: ■ Dimensions of an undefended life versus a defended life. ■ The value of experiencing the true emotional reaction to the joy and pain of life versus the deadening of painful feelings with addictive behaviors. ■ The value of generosity versus withholding. ■ The difference between coping effectively with anger versus the adoption of a victimized posture. ■ The therapeutic value of genuine friendship, and the contrast of genuine friendship with fantasy relationships. ■ The challenge of living a meaningful life in the face of existential realities. 2914 Main St. in Santa Monica ■ Learning to combine emotional and sexual intimacy. [email protected] The workshop will be held on Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UCLA Extension (310) 452-9935 INFINITY WIRELESS
in Westwood Village. Dr. Daniel Siegel, author of “The Developing Mind” & If you are not satisfied with our service, you may cancel within 14 days of activation with no early cancellation fee. ©2003 SERVICE INFORMATION: Limited time offer; subject to change. Coverage only available on our domestic GSM/GPRS network and that of our roam- ing partners (“Get More network”). Domestic long distance (but not for credit card, calling card or operator-assist calls) and roaming are on the Get More network. Weekends are midnight Thu. to midnight Sun. Credit approval, $35 activation fee and 1-year agreement required with $200 early cancellation fee per line. Use of our service constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions including mandatory arbitration. Taxes, USF and other charges additional. Unused allowances lost. Partial minutes used are rounded up and charged at the full minute rate; calls measured from when the network begins to process the call (before the phone rings or the call is answered) through its termination of the call. Rates are for domestic calls. Billing of roaming charges and minutes of use or services may be “Parenting From The Inside Out,” will be the facilitator at the workshop. delayed. Devices sold for use on our GSM/GPRS systems and may not be compatible with other wireless systems. Additional restrictions apply; see brochure and Terms and Conditions for details. PHONE INFORMATION: At participating retailers. While supplies last; ship- ping charges apply. Rebate mail-in offer requires purchase of the phone listed and new activation on qualified rate plan. You must be on qualified rate plan when rebate is processed. T-Mobile is a registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. Page 8 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press LOCAL ❑ STATE Ocean Oasis Preliminary hearing A Medical Spa for Women ■ Therapeutic Massage ■ Hot Stones ■ Deep Tissue Massage ■ Facials set for murder case ■ Pregnancy Massage ■ Aeromatherapy MURDER, from page 1 he had a calendar conflict.” Ask about our women’s circle Judge Mader instructed court person- murder warrant against him. Dr. Lisa Masterson, M.D. Pedraza’s preliminary hearing was set nel to call Furstman in San Jose and order for Wednesday at the Airport Courthouse, him back to LA. The preliminary hearing 1333 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica • (310) 458-8190 but his attorney, Scott Furstman, had a will begin today at 8:30 a.m. The hearing scheduling conflict and was in court in allows the prosecution to lay out its case. San Jose on another case. Matt Kookanim, Judge Mader will then determine if Santa Monica Daily Press another attorney representing Furstman, there’s enough evidence to proceed with a Has an ‘E-dition!’ asked Los Angeles Superior Court Judge trial. Pedraza has pleaded not guilty, Home delivery by E-mail Katherine Mader to move the case to according to court documents. another day. Lt. Cooper said Garcia was shot 14 Check the day’s headlines, news stories, That didn’t sit well with Santa Monica times, execution style. Three of the shots classifieds, comics, horoscopes and went to the back of the head. Pedraza appar- ads all before you leave the house! Police Detective Lt. Ray Cooper, who was the lead investigator on the case. He and ently got into an altercation with Garcia and FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE! the prosecutor contested the rescheduling, kicked him out of the bar for being overly For more information, please call: saying they had gone to great lengths to be intoxicated. Garcia was outside the bar 310.458.Press (7737) or sign up on ready to state their case against Pedraza. when Pedraza allegedly came at him from our Web site @ www.smdp.com They noted they’d flown two witnesses the side of the building armed with a gun. from the Midwest to LA to testify. Pedraza allegedly pulled a .38 caliber gun “We flew witnesses in from Michigan out and began shooting at Garcia.
BLACK BELT ACADEMY and Chicago at great public expense,” Lt. Pedraza was 36 years old when the TAEKWONDO SELF DEFENSE Cooper told the Daily Press. “It’s hard to shooting occurred. On Wednesday, the FOR KIDS, MEN AND WOMEN convince people to put their lives on hold aging 57-year-old appeared in court wear- and we have an issue with (the defense ing a gray mustache and a blue jump suit attorney) deciding at the last minute that issued by the county jail. FREE 30 DAY It’s getting harder to TRIAL MEMBERSHIP! A $100 VALUE light up in Santa Monica Experience the Difference ... SMOKING, from page 1 AB 846, signed into law by former Gov. Gray Davis last year, specifically vast majority do not smoke, yet are sub- King’s Celebrity jected to toxic secondhand smoke on the prohibits smoking within 20 feet of main Martial Arts often crowded pier. entrances, exits and windows of any ■ Cigarette butts that aren’t discarded building owned, leased or occupied by the 4 TIME WORLD CHAMPION onto the pier usually get thrown over the state, county or city. ATA CERTIFIED side of it, directly into Santa Monica Bay The state law compliments Santa Monica’s anti-smoking stance. The Santa 2110 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica • 310-828-2779 or onto the beach. Cigarettes are the No. 1 source of beach trash and threatens wildlife Monica City Council last March voted to who mistake the toxic butts for food. ban smoking in its 15 parks because of ■ Several environmental and health health risks associated with second-hand organizations support a smoke-free Santa smoke and the likelihood that children Monica Pier, including the local chapters could ingest discarded cigarette butts. of the Surfrider Foundation, Environment Violators could end paying as much as “BOSS Now, the American Lung Association, $750 after court fees and penalties. American Cancer Society and American Enforcement is done by random, periodic Heart Association. checks in the parks by the city attorney The pier would be just one of many office’s consumer protection unit and the LADIES” places smokers wouldn’t be able to light Santa Monica Police Department. up in Santa Monica. As far as the statewide law is con- A California law went into effect on cerned, it’s anticipated that clear signage by: Jan. 1 that prohibits smoking within 20 and placing ash cans at least 20 feet from feet of any public building, including uni- affected entrances, exits and windows versities and community colleges. will make the law virtually self-enforcing. Ellen Super-sized photos of Mars BY ANDREW BRIDGES Myche McAuley, who works in the image Bloom AP Science Writer processing lab at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. PASADENA — Thirty pints of ink, Each rover carries nine cameras, from 3,000 square feet of photographic paper the panoramic to the microscopic. There — and counting. are more — and better — cameras on Opening Reception: That’s what NASA has burned through Mars today than ever before. printing otherworldly, super-sized pic- “It was always our intent to build a set tures of Mars that are then sent to dozens of cameras capable of revealing Mars just Friday, Feb 6, 5pm-9pm of museums, many of which display them as if you were standing there,” said immediately. It’s part of NASA’s aggres- Cornell University astronomer Steve sive effort to promote interest in the Red Squyres, the mission’s main scientist. Colorful paintings mixed with collage and pastels Planet and the agency’s stunning photos. “But it’s hard to find a display medium imbued with vintage female icons. The martian landscapes appear just as that does it justice.” big and colorful as those seen by NASA’s An Imax movie is in the works. Until twin rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, 130 it’s in theaters, there’s engineer Kris 2314 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica million miles away. Capraro. The largest photograph NASA has Working in a cramped room at JPL, part one printed so far is a monster panorama as Capraro steadily produces the largest pho- 310.452.8839 long as a motorhome. tographs NASA has ever printed during “Bigger is better,” said engineer an ongoing space mission. Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 9 NATIONAL Governor calls for Western regional presidential contests BY BARRY MASSEY Richardson said party-run caucuses would resolve the Oklahoma for Western regional caucuses in 2008. Associated Press Writer financial question. The state Democratic Party estimates The governor, who served as energy secretary and Tuesday’s caucus cost about $300,000. At least 20 per- U.N. ambassador in the Clinton administration, was the SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Gov. Bill cent of registered Democrats cast ballots, according to driving force behind a change in state law that allowed Richardson, fresh from a successful presidential prefer- preliminary party figures. Democrats to hold their first-ever presidential caucus. ence caucus in his state, dusted off an old idea for giving “The success here in New Mexico shows that it is good the Rocky Mountain and Western states more clout in economics, good politics, good visibility for states that picking presidential nominees. greatly benefit from the same issues,” said Richardson. Richardson, chairman of the Western Governors’ “It’s time for the West to take its Floyd Ciruli, a longtime Denver pollster, said Association, said Wednesday he will lobby other gover- place in the election process. The Richardson’s proposal may work given the momentum nors to hold presidential contests early in the 2008 presi- generated by this year’s earlier contests in New Mexico dential campaign, perhaps in February after the tradition- fact that Arizona and New Mexico, and Arizona. Those contests demonstrated that the West al first-ever New Hampshire primary. can command a piece of the nominee selection spotlight, The Democratic governor has a twist on the western pri- two western states, got so much but the timing of a regional contest would be key, he said. mary proposal, however. He advocates that each state hold attention, visibility, such large “New Mexico and Arizona got a lot more attention caucuses — party-run, party-financed affairs — rather than than Colorado and Utah are going to get,” Ciruli said. have state-run primary elections paid for by taxpayers. turnout, shows that the West — the But maintaining the interest once the current election “It’s time for the West to take its place in the election season ends will be key. process,” said Richardson. “The fact that Arizona and mountain West — can have a say in “We get really stirred up about this every fours years, New Mexico, two western states, got so much attention, and then it goes away,” Ciruli said. visibility, such large turnout, shows that the West — the the selection of future presidents.” mountain West — can have a say in the selection of future presidents.” — BILL RICHARDSON board gallery New Mexico held a presidential preference caucus on Governor of New Mexico surf • snow • skate • sit Tuesday and Arizona had a primary. Richardson contends a regional presidential contest on specializing in custom-made the same date would focus national attention on Western In Utah, the 2000 presidential primary cost taxpayers skateboards, snowboards issues, including water rights. $600,000 and only 10 percent of voters participated. This and surfboards “We’d be in favor of that and think that it would be year, with a Republican in the White House, Utah 1639 Abbot Kinney Blvd. very helpful,” said Donald Dunn, chairman of the Utah Republicans skipped a primary although Democrats plan Venice • 310.450.4114 Democratic Party. “... I think it’s important for the west- a Feb. 24 party-financed contest. www.empiresnowboards.com ern states to have the voice.” But Utah Gov. Olene Walker said she was not opposed Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt tried to engineer a to such an idea. western primary of eight to 10 states in 2000, but could- “At this point we haven’t seen or heard much about n’t attract enough interest. that, but we are definitely willing to review a proposal,” Utah and Colorado held primaries on March 10, 2000, Walker said through a spokeswoman Wednesday. and Wyoming held party caucuses that day. Richardson said he will try to recruit Utah, Montana, New Mexico was among the states that rejected the Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada and WINDOW TINTING idea and kept its primary in June. Opposition from Auto • Commercial • Residential • UV Coating • Lifetime Warranty Democrats in the Legislature doomed the proposal when FREE ESTIMATES it surfaced in 1999. Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson, a Republican, had endorsed the concept of a “Best Framer in Los Angeles” CALL US FOR FREE COST SAVING TIPS FOR YOUR HOME western regional primary although he had reservations LA Magazine about the potential cost. Catering to the Interior Design $20 OFF* and Film Industry w/ this ad *Any tint job over $60 ✔ Speedy & professional service ✔ All work done on the premises 2410 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica ✔ Special discounts to the trade
Your family portraits deserve a professional touch. (310) 453-3541 2 Universal Art Gallery • 2001 Lincoln Blvd., Venice • phone: (310) 302-8909 www.automotiveentertainment.com 5 Lic#743969 FILM DEVELOPEMENT% WITH THIS AD venice camera exchange & digital image center 2417 l i n c o l n b l v d. i n venice - (310) 821-5611
CAR ACCIDENT? Sustainable Quality Award West Los Angeles, Ca. - If you or your rights. Well you are or someone you know has not alone, after an accident, Nomination Deadline February 9th 2004 been in a recent auto acci- most victims spend more dent, you need to be aware time figuring out how they The Sustainable Quality Awards honor businesses and organizations that of a new Free Report that are going to fix their car and reveals vital information that what they are going to drive make Santa Monica a better place to live and work. Awards are given to com- you have to know before you than on their rights and pos- panies that demonstrate commitment to the community in one or more of settle your case or speak sible hidden injuries. There the following three areas: economic development, stewardship of the natural with anyone. Auto accident are currently thousands of victims seldom know their auto accident victims who environment, and social responsibility. Winners will be honored at the May rights and responsibilities. are living a life of misery 4th Chamber Luncheon. Without knowledge, they and pain because they did can end up frustrated, lost, not learn their rights and Nominations are quick and easy! Visit www.smsqa.com and click on and victimized. Not only options as an auto accident that, by the time an auto victim. Don’t let this happen “SQA Nomination Form”, or contact the Chamber of Commerce at accident victim finds out he to you or your loved one. To 310.393.9825 for more information. or she has been either misin- receive your free report enti- formed or taken advantage tled, “What You Need To
of, it’s often too late. You Know if You Have Been In City of ™ may even be experiencing An Auto Accident”, Call the Santa Monica pain and discomfort and Toll-Free 24 Hour Recorded don’t know what you should Message at 1-888-246-3790. do, or even feel a little guilty The call is free and so is the worrying about your health report. Call Now! Page 10 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press NATIONAL Specializing in Leasing Tourist fined, jailed for & Selling Office & trashing area near geyser BY ROBERT W. BLACK of $380. Industrial Buildings Associated Press Writer According to White, Elford and Austin B. Olsen, 19, of Battle Ground, Wash., CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A tourist removed a barrier, drove down a path pleaded guilty to driving his pickup truck reserved for hikers and bicyclists, across fragile soil near a Yellowstone removed another barrier, then drove into a National Park geyser and was sentenced meadow by crossing a thermal channel to jail and fined Tuesday. and steam vent about 100 yards from the SPECIALIZING IN LEASING & SELLING OFFICE Adam Ray Elford, 22, of Vancouver, geyser. The truck became mired in ruts 6 & INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS Wash., pleaded guilty before U.S. to 8 inches deep. Christina S. Porter Magistrate Judge Stephen E. Cole in 310/440-8500 ext. 104 Senior Associate Mammoth Hot Springs to driving off-road, damaging park resources, having a loaded “The judge said (the park) gun in his truck, improper food storage and driving on a suspended license. will never be the same.” “The judge said it was the worst, most Have Fun Getting FIT By the BEACH egregious case of resource damage he’s — DON WHITE ever seen in the park,” federal prosecutor Federal prosecutor Feel Better…Lose Weight…Improve your Health! Don White said. “The judge has been here in the park over 20 years.” State of the Heart Fitness offers: Investigators said Elford and a com- “He told the judge this is what they do panion drove a 2000 Toyota four-wheel- all the time in Washington, drive around ■ *4-Week “Way to Wellness” program drive pickup around two barriers Oct. 10 barriers,” White said. “They saw one here and spun “doughnuts” on fragile soil so they decided to do the same.” ■ Personal Training known as sinter surrounding Lone Star The pair, unable to dislodge the truck, ■ Exercise Classes Geyser south of Old Faithful before get- camped overnight, built a fire, shot a gun ting stuck. in the middle of the night to scare off any ■ Life Coaching Elford was given 90 days in jail, with nearby bears, then in the morning asked ■ Health & Wellness Education all but 20 suspended. He also was fined arriving tourists to help tow them out. $1,560 and ordered to pay restitution. The tourists refused, but gave the two a *Inquire about our Way to Wellness program, Exercise, Eating & Stress Management… Damage was initially estimated at ride to the ranger station at Old Faithful all in one great program! $2,900, and Cole asked park officials for Village. an updated estimate after winter snows Workers spent more than 80 hours trying Located at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel melt. He said Elford would be responsible to repair the damage before the snow fell. 310-842-5657 • www.globalfitnesssolutionsonline.com for the full amount. In addition, Elford “The judge said it will never be the was ordered to reimburse his court- same,” White said. appointed attorney and pay a towing bill Olsen’s case is pending. Study shows that Yucca project may not be a waste By The Associated Press and industrial waste beneath an ancient volcanic ridge 90 miles from Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS — Nevada’s lawyers are Nevada is fighting the project in feder- fighting in court to stop the Yucca al court in Washington, D.C., where oral Mountain nuclear waste project. But a new arguments were heard last month. A rul- study shows that the project already is pro- ing is pending. viding thousands of well-paying jobs in Steve Holloway, executive vice presi- Nevada, and ending it would mean substan- dent of Associated General Contractors in tial economic loss to the state economy. southern Nevada, said Yucca Mountain In 2000, the Yucca Mountain project already provides good jobs. contributed $195.7 million to Nevada’s “Of course, they don’t talk much about economy and accounted for 3,650 jobs, it,’’ he said of current workers. “They’re according to the report by the Center for sworn to secrecy.’’ Business and Economic Research at the Schwer said what he termed “percep- University of Nevada, Las Vegas. tion-based risk impacts’’ would partially “If the Yucca Mountain Project were offset some economic gains. discontinued, economic losses ... would He said that unlike gambling and be substantial,’’ Keith Schwer, director of tourism, which can be affected by nation- the center and an author of the report, told al and international recession, Yucca the Las Vegas Review-Journal for a Mountain would be a stable source of eco- Monday report. nomic activity “independent of the The study says construction of the vagaries of the financial markets.’’ repository — a grid of tunnels 1,000 feet Mary Riddel, associate director of the underground — could boost Nevada’s center and co-author of the Yucca gross state product by as much as $228 Mountain report, noted that public con- million during peak activity in 2006. cerns about the safe transport of nuclear Average annual economic benefit from waste could affect development in south- transportation and operations could top ern Nevada. $127 million per year. “If households perceive the risk as too The Energy Department projects high, they may relocate in order to protect spending $58 billion on the repository, themselves from transportation acci- which it wants to open in 2010. The dents,’’ she said. agency plans to submit an application to Riddel headed a 2003 survey of 343 the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by southern Nevada residents and found that the end of this year. between 1 percent and 3 percent of house- The Bush administration and Congress holds living near proposed nuclear waste in 2002 approved the plan to entomb truck routes would relocate. 77,000 tons of spent commercial nuclear However, she said risk-tolerant resi- reactor fuel and highly radioactive military dents might also move in. Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 11 NATIONAL❑ INTERNATIONAL Bush budget projections include $2.4B from Alaska oil By The Associated Press such lease sale may come as soon as April. “Their agenda is clear — they want it FAIRBANKS, Alaska — President “Their agenda is clear — they want it all, they want it all, they want it now, any way they can get Bush’s budget projections for the fiscal now, any way they can get it.” it,” Shogan said. year 2006 include $2.4 billion in revenue Norton said the department strives for from oil lease sales in the Arctic National — CINDY SHOGAN balance in its management of the federal Wildlife Refuge. Executive director, Alaska Wilderness League estate. The hitch is that drilling in ANWR “We seek to leave a legacy of healthy would require congressional approval and several years into the future, which is tor, said the agency’s budget has enough lands and thriving communities,” she said. that’s something the Senate has refused in where the ANWR leasing revenue is found. money built in to handle any lease sales. The president’s ANWR budget lan- recent years. Under the administration’s plan, half Cindy Shogan, executive director of guage, if adopted by Congress in its annu- Nevertheless, the Bush administration the $2.4 billion would go to the state of the Alaska Wilderness League, said the al budget resolution, would also open an believes it is appropriate to count on Alaska. Current law calls for 90 percent to administration still doesn’t understand alternative path toward drilling that faces ANWR’s oil leasing revenue in fiscal year go to Alaska. how thoroughly the American public fewer obstacles than traditional legisla- 2006, Interior Secretary Gale Norton said. Unlike past years, the Interior opposes ANWR drilling. tion. The procedural bills that could “Whatever happens in Congress, that Department’s budget proposal doesn’t “This act only shows how deeply out of authorize drilling would not be subject to will continue to be a focus,” Norton said. request any money specifically to develop touch the president is with current politi- filibusters, which have thwarted pro- The Interior Department budget, leases in ANWR, which covers the eastern cal and economic realities,” Shogan told drilling forces in recent years. released Monday, outlines spending plans end of Alaska’s North Slope, or the the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. But divisions in Congress among for fiscal year 2005, which begins Oct. 1. National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, She also criticized the administration’s budget-drafters have prevented pro- But Bush’s overall budget plan also which covers the western half. recent decision to allow leasing across drilling forces from using that strategy in includes government income projections Kathleen Clarke, BLM’s national direc- most of NPRA’s northwest region. The first the past.
searching for letters that could be contaminated with the deadly poison ricin. Three Senate office buildings remained closed after a WORLD BRIEFLY white powder determined to be ricin was found in an office of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist on Monday, a little more than two years since Congress grappled Nuclear black market aided terrorists? prime minister could demand to hold on to parts of Gaza with another potentially lethal toxin, anthrax. By The Associated Press in a peace deal with the Palestinians. “The words that Meanwhile, a law enforcement official revealed that were uttered can never be taken back,” commentator another letter containing ricin and bound for the White ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The nuclear black mar- Dan Margalit wrote in the Maariv daily. House had been intercepted in November. ket that let Iran, Libya and North Korea acquire Tests were ongoing on the ricin found by a young weapons technology from Pakistan under the noses of Brokerage asst. testifies in Stewart trial worker in Frist’s fourth-floor mailroom in the Dirksen international monitors raises suspicions that terror By The Associated Press Senate Office Building. Authorities want to learn groups also acquired bomb components or plans, whether it was sufficiently potent and in a powder fine experts told The Associated Press. NEW YORK — A young, lanky former brokerage enough to kill people. Al-Qaida apparently has shown interest in acquiring assistant took the witness stand against Martha Stewart Even without final test results, House Speaker nuclear technology. Two Pakistani nuclear scientists and began recounting the story prosecutors hope will Dennis Hastert said, “It’s serious enough that they’re were detained in late 2001 after meeting Osama bin persuade jurors the domestic style-setter lied to cover up picking up everybody’s mail.” Laden in Afghanistan on suspicion of giving away a stock tip. secrets, but they were later released without being Douglas Faneuil, a former assistant at Merrill Lynch Death rate still high in Iraq charged. The military, which controlled the weapons & Co., testified Tuesday that broker Peter Bacanovic By The Associated Press program, also is known to have elements who sympa- made it clear he wanted the stock tip passed to Stewart thize with the Taliban and bin Laden. by blurting: “Oh my God, get Martha on the phone.” WASHINGTON — Nearly two months have passed Pakistan has for years denied spreading nuclear tech- The alleged tip: ImClone Systems founder Sam since Saddam Hussein’s capture, yet American soldiers nology and claimed its arsenal was safe from extremists. Waksal and his family were frantically trying to unload still are dying at a rate of more than one a day. But strong international pressure after Iranian revela- their shares of ImClone stock. Waksal later admitted he Forty-five soldiers died in January and three more in tions to the U.N. nuclear watchdog forced Islamabad to had illegal insider knowledge of coming bad news that the first three days of February. The January toll was begin an investigation of its weapons program in would send the stock tumbling. five more than in December, despite hopes that November. It admitted last month for the first time that Faneuil, the government’s star witness, told jurors of Saddam’s Dec. 13 capture would weaken the Iraqi scientists had leaked technology. a hectic morning at Merrill on Dec. 27, 2001, with insurgency and slow the killings from roadside bombs Officials say Abdul Qadeer Khan — the father of Waksal’s accountant and Waksal’s two daughters bark- and other attacks. Pakistan’s nuclear program — has confessed to selling ing sell orders at him in just the first hour of the day. The number of deaths in January will rise to 47 when equipment related to centrifuges, which are used to the Pentagon changes the status of two soldiers who are enrich uranium for nuclear weapons, to Iran, Libya and Muslin groups canvassing for voters missing and believed to have died in the Tigris River on North Korea. Libya also received designs for a nuclear By The Associated Press Jan. 25. That would make the second highest monthly bomb from Pakistan that it handed over to U.S. and total since last April when daily combat from the inva- British intelligence last month, European diplomats say. NEWARK, N.J. — Stung by a backlash after the sion was still under way. Khan, however, has denied making a confession, 2001 terror attacks and hoping to increase their clout in according to the leading Islamic party, Jamaat-e-Islami. this year’s presidential election, Muslim groups are Details of ‘Accutane suicide’emerge mobilizing to sign up new voters across the nation. By The Associated Press Key party to back Sharon Several thousand Muslims filled out voter registra- By The Associated Press tion forms during sign-up drives last weekend that coin- TAMPA, Fla. — Charles Bishop loved “Star Trek” cided with a major Islamic holiday, when people tradi- and Tom Clancy novels. He worried about learning how JERUSALEM — The opposition Labor Party said it tionally visit friends and relatives. to drive, and had only been on one date. He rarely men- would back Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan to dis- Thousands more took the forms home and said they tioned the father he never knew, but learned a love of mantle Jewish settlements in Gaza, assuring him of a would complete and mail them to local election boards flying from his mother’s best friend, a man he consid- parliamentary majority even if ultranationalists quit in time to register to vote in the November presidential ered a father figure. Sharon’s coalition in protest. election. In volumes of recently filed court records, those are Sharon on Tuesday shrugged off the growing threats “I came here, I worked hard, I became part of the some of the ordinary details from the life of a 15-year- to his government, saying he is determined to go ahead economy and I pay my taxes,” said Amir Gauhar, a 35- old boy that make an enduring mystery of why he stole with plans to remove 17 settlements in Gaza and three year-old Pakistani-born resident of Burlington Township a small airplane and crashed it into a Tampa skyscraper, in the West Bank without waiting for a peace deal with who registered to vote Sunday at a drive in Princeton. leaving a suicide note sympathetic to Osama bin Laden. the Palestinians. He said he would try to form a new Across the nation, similar voter registration drives His mother and grandmother have filed a $70 million governing coalition rather than back down. were held over the weekend, including in the suburbs lawsuit against the makers of the acne drug Accutane, The prime minister’s surprise announcement Monday near Dearborn, Mich., home to the nation’s second- blaming it for sparking his irrational act in January 2002. divided Israelis into two camps: those who believe largest Arab-American community after New York City. The drug company denies Accutane is linked to sui- Sharon, for decades the main architect of Jewish settle- cide, but it does warn doctors and users to watch for sui- ment expansion, is truly changing course; and those who Ricin scare continues in D.C. cidal behavior. suspect him of trying to sow confusion and deflect atten- By The Associated Press In hours of depositions, Bishop’s mother, grandmoth- tion from a widening corruption probe against him. er and the dermatologist who prescribed him Accutane Commentators said whatever Sharon’s motives, his WASHINGTON — Unopened mail is being collect- about eight months before Bishop’s death said they saw declaration has created irreversible facts, and no future ed throughout the Capitol complex by investigators no indications of impending suicide. Page 12 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press COMICS Natural Selection® By Russ Wallace
Reality Check® Speed Bump® By Dave Whammond By Dave Coverly
“WORLD FAMOUS” LUBE IT OR LOSE IT. JAPANESE RESTAURANT In minutes, with no appointment Where the “locals” meet and the “fun loving” tourists always return! SUN • FUN • GREAT FOOD $ 99 $15 Special + Tax & Environmental Fee, Most Cars. FREE California Roll & FREE Miso Soup BEER • WINE • MUSIC 21 with $15 purchase or more YOUR NEXT JIFFY LUBE Signature Service Oil Change. Sushi Special SPORTS TV • 2 OUTDOOR PATIOS + a FREE VIP Card SMOKING ALLOWED Buy 1 get second item free ($30 value. See store for details.) Exp. Feb. 28, 2004 REASONABLE PRICES! CHILDREN WELCOME! Bring in this coupon to the Santa Monica Jiffy Lube and pay $21.99 plus tax and environmen- tal fee, most cars, up to 5 quarts, for a complete Signature Service Oil Change. Not valid with other discounts or offers of synthetic oil. OFFER EXPIRES 2/29/04. 2645 LINCOLN BLVD. IN SANTA MONICA Each Jiffy Lube is independently owned and operated. SM-DP 8 (AT OCEAN PARK INSIDE THOMAS’ COFFEE SHOP) 1615 Ocean Front, Santa Monica (310) 393-2666 2344 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica (at Cloverfield) At Santa Monica Beach in front of the historic merry-go round, just (310) 452-2265 below & southeast of the pier. This location has been here since 1902 (310) 392-1994 Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 13
Santa Monica Daily Press CLASSIFIEDS
$350 per day. Up to 15 words, 20 cents each additional word. Call 310-458-7737 and promote your business opportunities to our daily readership of over 15,000.
CLASSIFICATIONS: Jewelry Real Estate Business Opportunities Announcements Wanted Real Estate Loans Yard Sales Creative Travel Storage Space Health and Beauty Employment Vacation Rentals Vehicles for Sale Fitness For Sale Apartments/Condos Rent Massage Wealth and Success Furniture Houses for Rent Services Lost and Found Pets Roomates Computer Services Personals Boats Commerical Lease Attorney Services Obituaries
Employment Vehicles for sale Vehicles for sale Vehicles for sale Vehicles for sale Vehicles for sale $3 - 5K per week income poten- tial work from home, NOT MLM. (800)570-3782 Ext. 4020. Claude Short APARTMENT ASST. MANAG- Auto Sales Dealer ERS: immediate opening, cou- LEXUS/VOLKSWAGEN ple needed for senior bldg. Sal- OF SANTA MONICA ary plus benefits . Fax to (310) OF SANTA MONICA 451-1628 (E.O.E.) ’01 DODGE PRE-OWNED CENTER AUTO DETAILER wanted. No DURANGO R/T of Santa Monica NewDeals 4 experience required will train. ’02 Ford Escape XLT VIN 544097 Loaded, Leather California drivers license/clean only 31K, 1owner $19,995 ✯’03 Infiniti G35✯ NewYears! DMV required. Apply with DMV V6, Automatic A/C P/window printout P/T.F/T $7/hr 310-459- 4,600 Miles! Must See! Save ’00 CAMRY XLE 6800, Greg P/lock, tilt, CD, white leather Money, Fully Loaded (M22465) ’94 JAGUAR XJ6 TOYOTA CERTIFIED CASHIER NEEDED Part-time, (ID#2KB22246) $17,895 VIN 687617 Pristine cond. (Y0239166) $14,750 reliable person desired for eve- ✯’95 BMW 525i ✯ As Low as 1.9% ning/weekend shift at small 6 disc changer wire wheels Low Mileage, Mint Condition Financing on fdmrt/lqr store. Call ’02 Ford Explorer Sport $10,000 ’99 HONDA ACCORD 323-932-0873ext.600 (GK84022) Selected Models. EX-AT, A/C + More V6, automatic, alloys, (XA063802) $10,995 COMPANION SOUGHT to ✯ ✯ keep generous gentleman hap- R/W/P/L, tilt, CD, roof rack ’95 MERCEDES ’03 Infiniti G35 Sedan Limited Term OAC. py. Photo and details to BENZ S-320 DVD Navi, Prem whis, Loaded ’00 LANDCRUISER [email protected] (ID#2UB54578) $14,989 VIN 280961 six disc changer (v006982) 2001 LEXUS GS 430 Black, LOADED DENTAL OFFICE, Office Black beauty $17,000 4D Sedan, 5-Speed Auto (40111676) $33,995 Assistant. Multi-task, salary ✯ ✯ flexible depending on ’02 Chev Tahoe L/S ’00 Infiniti Q45 Moon Roof, Alloy Wheels ’01 HYUNDAI ACCENT experience. Fax resume to Dual A/C, CD, Dual P/seats, ANNIVERSARY EDITION! (002870) 310-394-0697 ’97 BMW 328i AUTO, A/C, $5,995 third seat, alloys, much more! Hard to find (301468) DOCTORS OFFICE Clerical convertible VIN T98113 Super 1998 LEXUS GS 300 Position F/T Must multi-task clean low miles $18,500 ’00 VOLVO S80T6 (ID#193678) $23,985 ✯ ✯ 4D, Sedan, 5-SD Automatic, well. Salary flexible depending ’02 Audi A8L Auto, Leather, Low Miles Alloy Wheels, Moon Roof on experience. Fax resume to FULLY LOADED! Premium Whls. (Y110204) $21,950 310-582-1223 ’98 Honda CR-V ’98 DODGE GRAND Bose Premium Sound (001079) (019197) FIGURE MODEL wanted. Fit fe- Sport utility, 4x4, CARAVAN LE ’02 MAZDA 626 male model wanted for figure VIN 530531 $9000 ✯’02 Honda S2000✯ 2001 BMW X5 (25277385) $9,998 4-door, auto, A/C, CD, drawing by artist. No experi- 4-Cyl. 2.0L VTEC, Leather, 4D SUV, Automatic, Leather, ence necessary. Call (818)501- alloys, P/S, P/B, P/W 6-Speed, Manuel (8767P) Moon Roof (H14719) ’99 AVALON XLS 0266 ’03 DODGE VIPER (ID#WC107541) $11,895 TOYOTA CERTIFIED GOOD OPPORTUNITY for F/T VIN 500992 Rare red car w/ ✯’02 Lexus IS300✯ 2002 VW GOLF GLS (X4297250) $13,995 or P/T employment. R.N., up to black top 43 mls $85,000 4D Hatchback, 5-Speed $85K/year & M.S.W/Master in ’98 Ford Windstar Sport Cross, LOADED! Prem Social Work up to $55K/year Wheels, Leather (043651) Air Conditioning (016284) AD EXPIRES 2/09/04 needed for Adult Day Health V6, A/C, P/W, P/L, All advertised prices exclude gov- center in M.D.R 310-821-3599 ernment fees and taxes, any ’03 HONDA CIVIC LX ✯’00 Volvo V70 XC AWD✯ 2001 LEXUS GS 430 Fax 310-821-3387 ABS, low miles 1400 miles VIN 603898 finance charges, any dealer doc- $14,000 SE Wagon 4D Sedan, 5-Speed ument preparation charges, and (ID#WBA93645) $7,995 Automatic, Leather any emission testing charge. JR. ADMINISTRATOR for 2.4L Turbo, Moon, alloys Santa Monica art studio. Moon Roof (002870) VALUE PRICED! (v707506) College grad w/substantial PLUS TAX, LICENSE & DOCUMENT HURRY TO: computer& organizational skills. FEE ON ALL VEHICLES 2501 Lincoln Blvd. 1100 Santa Monica Blvd 832 Santa Monica Blvd. Data entry, phone, filing, 1401 Santa Monica Blvd. errands, multi-tasking in friendly in Venice environment. Mon-Fri 9am- 1230 Santa Monica Blvd. 310-394-1888 (310) 319-1661 800-944-4157 5:30pm $10/phr+benefits fax resume 310-264-1765 310-451-1588 (310) 395-3712 infinitiofsantamonica.com LAcarGUY.com LAcarGUY.com OFFICE MANAGER needed ASAP! Excellent office facilities, minimum 4yrs computer and Employment Instruction communications experience Vehicles for sale required. Fax resume DRUM LESSONS in your 310-453-2749 home! Great w/children & be- THE DAILY PRESS IS ginners, first lesson FREE! Call SEEKING NEWSROOM Tom (310)422-2699. SECURITY GUARD for Luxury INTERNS FOR THE SPRING Condo. Must have guard card SEMESTER. FLEXIBLE Claude Short Auto Sales and CPR certificate. Excellent HOURS AND A GREAT For Rent benefits, midnight shift 10:30pm WORKING ENVIRONMENT. Offering Quality Service to the Westside since 1927 7:05am. GAIN EXPERIENCE IN 310-457-9000ext.481 3RD STREET PROMENADE JOURNALISM WORKING Apts. Ocean views, remodeled FOR THE ONLY DAILY units 1+1, $1500-$2000, 2+2 THE DAILY Press is seeking LOCAL NEWSPAPER IN $2100-$2500. 1453 3rd Street. Advertising Interns for the SANTA MONICA. IF MOVE IN SPECIALS! spring semester. This is a fan- INTERESTED, E-MAIL (310)862-1000. s Special Four Generations tastic opportunity to jump into RESUME TO This Week’ advertising. Flexible hours, col- [email protected] lege credit available. Email re- Casa Loma Apartment sume to [email protected]. 101 Dudley Ave. Venice Devoted Service UPSCALE W. LA Rental salon WORK P/T No experience NOW LEASING! of needs to replace recently re- needed, evenings, $8/hr, flexi- tired manicurist who had ble schedule. Call (888)263- Steps to the beach excellent clientele.Chair rental 9886 . Singles and Studios available for stylist 310-838-1766 $695.00 to $1095.00 2501 Lincoln Blvd. SANTA MONICA $1195/mo MOVE IN SPECIAL ’03 Honda Civic$14,000 in Venice TRAVEL AGENT FT or PT, Ex- Best neighborhood,nice lower FIRST MONTH FREE! perience prefd Amadeus- will front 1bd,1ba. Appliances, 14K Miles!! vin#603898 train. Sal. plus comm. UK redecorated, private patio Open (Requires S.D. & 1 yr. lease) (310) 395-3712 Consolidator- London Travel Daily 1318 Euclid #1 1-888-399-1166 Center Call Dave 310-315-9100 310-395-1495 Page 14 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press CLASSIFIEDS
For Rent For Rent For Rent Real Estate Announcements Yard Sales SANTA MONICA, lower, r/s, ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP ESTATE SALE 3336 Grand- laundry, new kitchen, near SMC meeting. Last Wednesday of view Blvd. in Mar Vista. Casa Loma Apartment ROQUE & 2-car garage, $1300 the month; at Sunrise Assisted Saturday/Sunday the 7th&8th. 101 Dudley Ave. Venice MARK Co. www.westsiderentals.com Living, Pacific Palisades call 7am-2pm Everything Must Go! (310)573-9545/Linda. NOW LEASING! SANTA MONICA, pet ok, r/s, 2802 Santa Monica Blvd. hrdwd flrs, pool, prkng, near Denied Medical Claims SM SUNDAY 2/8 9am-1pm Steps to the beach Wilshire, util incld, &790 Huge Garage Sale. Vintage fur- Singles and Studios 310-828-7525 www.westsiderentals.com Billing Issues niture, appliances, rugs, french Medicare Questions clothes, baby furniture. No early $695.00 to $1095.00 SALES • RENTALS SANTA MONICA, r/s, blinds, AGAPE ESTATES birds, please! 1534 18th St. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT clean 4-unit bldg, landscaping, Pride of Ownership FREE CASE WORK MOVE IN SPECIAL off Wilshire, $1025 Homes and Units Part of LA Market research www.westsiderentals.com FIRST MONTH FREE! Realtor and Developer Call: 866-279-7464 Fitness RENTALS AVAILABLE Call Today (Requires S.D. & 1 yr. lease) SM 2+2 1/2 2 car garge, direct NO PETS ALLOWED acces to unit,laundry room. 310-745-4847 1-888-399-1166 Business Opps SANTA MONICA Near Wilshire $2600/mo. Buy or Sell Tomorrow Ocean Oasis (310)439-2073. SALES CONSULTANT: Chan- SANTA MONICA $1375/mo I WILL BUY YOUR A Medical Day Spa for Women nel or Enterprise Sales. Found- Facials • Yoga • Pilates • Therapeutic Massage 2bd, 1 ba lower, 19th St. near 1451 Princeton $995 Houses For Rent MORTGAGE NOTE. CALL er of several 7 - 10 figure com- Pregnancy & Post-pregnancy services Lower 1 bed, new paint, BRING IN A FRIEND FOR YOGA AND SHE’S FREE! S.M. Blvd. Quiet 6 unit building, TODAY TO FIND OUT HOW panies. www.aivaccents.com or (310) 458-8190 private patio, ample stove, laundry room 2BR 1BA House, 1507 18th YOU CAN CONVERT YOUR call 310-739-3287 closets, appliances, gas range, Street, new paint & blinds, MONTHLY PAYMENTS INTO Dr. Lisa Masterson, M.D. dishwasher, refrig. available, 1437 Euclid $1250 carpet. $1500/mo NO PETS A LARGE LUMP SUM OF 1333 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica will consider indoor cat. Info Upper 2 bed, new carpet & 310-532-3876 CASH. 310-828-4481 9am-7pm 818-878-3006 YOUR AD paint, balcony, parking TAI CHI/I-CHIUNG classes in Commercial Lease Santa Monica call for info. SANTA MONICA $1100/mo 1810 Idaho $1250 1bd, 1ba. Bright, light upper Real Estate Wanted HERE (626)429-6360. front available immediately. Lower 1 bed, garage, SANTA MONICA $1350/mo 2bd, 1ba rear lower gas stove, good closet space MOTIVATED BUYER: I buy available approx 1 week. Stove, OFFICES 6th ST. houses, any area, any price, For Rent laundry, parking, Santa Monica 1523 Harvard $1395 any condition . Blvd. Buss adj. 310-394-4837 Lower 2 bed, 1.5 baths, Call (310)422-4933 . new carpet & paint, balcony SANTA MONICA $1300/mo ONE MONTH Massage 2bd, 11/2ba, upper, carpets, blinds, refrigerator, stove, 117 Strand $1450 FREE RENT $10 OFF/AD THERAPY & laundry, parking. No pets. 9th Upper 1 bed, steps to beach Remodeled: Mediterranean Design RELAX 1227 LINCOLN BLVD Century West Properties St. north of Wilshire remodeled kitchen, parking Near Promenade, Windows #201 SANTA MONICA Exceptional Westside Rentals 310-456-7137 Parking, Garden Courtyard (323)630-9506 1236 Euclid $1495 Janitorial, Utilities included LEASING CENTER 2-4 Rooms, Short/Long Term BLISSFUL RELAXATION! Heal SANTA MONICA $1225/mo. 2 Lower 2 bed, 2 bath, bedroom/ 1 bath. Appliances, $1495-$2450 your body, mind, spirit. Thera- 1437 SEVENTH STREET, SUITE 200 new carpet, fireplace, no pets, parking, 1935 Clover- (310) 395-4620 peutic, Swedish, Deep-tissue. SANTA MONICA field Blvd. #18 Santa Monica, balcony, laundry rm. Energy balancing. Strictly non- sexual. Introductory specials Ca. 90404 Manager in #19. DENTAL OFFICE to share. from $50.00/1hr. Lynda, L.M.T. 1224 12th St. $1595 Seeking aggressive dentist to SANTA MONICA ADJ. (310)749-0621 Upper 2 bed, 1.5 bath, start solo practice. Share quality Townhouse, $2000/mo 2bd, bright front unit, balcony 2 1/2ba,vaulted ceilings, Santa Monica location in a OCEAN THERAPY: nice relax- prestigious professional medical ing massage Spanish & Asian washer/dryer, parking 1230 Berkeley $1595 310-391-8580 building. Available mornings un- Staff (310)899-3709. Rear upper 2 bed, 2 bath, til 1pm, all day Fridays and Sat- urdays. Call 310-315-3676. SANTA MONICA Duplex, r/s, huge deck with views DEEP TISSUE THERAPY balcony, gated, hrdwd flrs, near MDR SHARE space. New suite, $40/FLAT PROFESSIONAL park, yard $1250 BRENTWOOD AND NURTURING. I WILL www.westsiderentals.com 3 space in small Law Firm. Law WEST LA Library, Conference Room, Re- ALSO TRADE MASSAGE SANTA MONICA Cottage. r/s, ceptionist, Copier, DSL, Parking PAUL (310)741-1901. patio, yard, tile, lg closets, 11615 Darlington, Available, 90 Freeway close. prkng, near beach,$945 Brentwood, $1195 Starting at $800. (310)553- EXQUISITE, INTUITIVE, strong www.westsiderentals.com Upper 1 bed, new carpet & 0756. and tender relaxing bodywork by mature European. Professio- stove, recent upgrades, SANTA MONICA DUplex, up- OFFICE SPACE. 235-340 nal Lady Sonja (310)397-0433. per, r/s, hrdwd flrs, big win- walk to San Vicente Sq Ft. Reasonable. 19th & dows, blinds, garage, $1400 Colorado Santa Monica SENSUAL MASSAGE $100 www.westsiderentals.com FOR MORE LISTINGS GO TO 310-453-4427 Special Sensual full body SANTA MONICA lower,r/s, yard massage.Young, fit, positive near shopping,new paint, util WWW.ROQUE-MARK.COM SANTA MONICA 1334 Lincoln attitude, fun & playful! Outcall incld, $800 Blvd 1140sq/ft $2200/mo. & only very discreet & classy. www.westsiderentals.com SANTA MONICA shared apt, 600 sq/ft 1300/mo. Can Mara 310-797-2153 pvt rm, pvt bath, r/s, laundry, util combine. E.Keasbey SANTA MONICA shared apt, (310)477-3192. pvt rm, r/s, quiet, blocks to & cable incld, $565 WESTSIDE BOMBSHELL Complementary Rental List & SMC, prkng, m to m, $550 www.westsiderentals.com Sparkling green eyes, 5’2”, fit www.westsiderentals.com SM/OCEAN PARK: room avail- and toned. Naturally busty, Leasing Consultation SANTA MONICA, dog ok, r/s, able in well located Chiropractic soothing sensual touch, full Walk-ins Welcome 10am – 6pm Daily WLA $1390/MO. 2 Bedrooms, 1 new crpt, refurbished, near & Acupuncture office 3 days body massage. Crystal 310- (310) 899-9580 bath, hardwood floors, large beach, prkng, $995 per/wk $500/mo. Jasmine 339-6709 In/Out *Special Rate kitchen (310)391-8880. www.westsiderentals.com (310)392-9596. for Outcalls* WE ARE THE ClassiestGIG IN TOWN!
The Daily Press Hiring Guarantee: Run an ad in the classified section of the Santa Monica Daily Press for 4 weeks and we’ll guarantee that you’ll find the perfect employee! Call for more details.
Call Mitch at the Santa Monica Daily Press 310.458.7737 ext.111 Santa Monica Daily Press ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Page 15 CLASSIFIEDS Promote your business in the Santa Monica
Services Services Services Services Services Services COPPER REPIPE SPECIALIST A/C CONSTRUCTION THE MOLD EXPERTS STILL LOW WATER PRESSURE? RUSTY AWARD UNSAFE WATER? GETTING SCALDED? COMMERCIAL We specialize in Copper Repipe of SMOKING? private homes & apartments. Call us! Residential Remodel Expert Mold Senior Citizen Discount PAINTING Life is short — HONEST & RELIABLE Inspection, Why make it shorter FREE Estimates When Quality Counts! 1-877-379-9455 FREE ESTIMATES ■ Excellent References Investigation John J. McGrail, C.Ht. “JENNY CAN CLEAN-IT” ■ Knowledgable, Professional & Remediation fast, reliable. We take care of SOL’S PLUMBING ■ Affordable Pricing your cleaning, own transporta- Certified FREE ■ Mastercard /Visa 400 S. Beverly Dr., Ste 214 tion. $40 (818)705-0297. Hypnotherapist WATER HEATER 310.278.5380 ■ Faux Finishing in Beverly Hills AMERICAN ■ EXPRESS Proper Preparation Lic#767143 Bonded & Ins. Fax 310.271.4790 NBM CONSTRUCTION ALL WORK IS GUARANTEED ■ Beautiful Finish Work (310) 281-2282 ALWAYS A CLEAN QUALITY JOB! Lic# 804884 Fully Insured (310) 235-2882 ■ Satisfaction Guaranteed www.errandsetc.biz Room Additions, Remodel, Lic.#759420 A1 CONSTRUCTION, framing, Call Dave Ward for a All Work Steve’s 24 PAINTING TOP QUALITY A&A GET ORGANIZED! Electric, Plumbing, Carpentry Guaranteed HOUR drywall, electrical. 30 years in Free Estimate: DISCOUNT this area. Free estimate. custom,Interior And Exterior . Free Quote. Jeff Arrieta for filing system set-ups, (888) 420-5866 PLUMBING (310)475-0497 or (310)415- Lic#745354 (310) 641-1235 unpacking from a major move, DRAINS • HEAT 7134. (310)560-9864. 30+ Years uncluttering closets and RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Services Experience other home/office paper NOTICE TO (310) 439-7771 ALL PRICES NEGOTIABLE Insured Lic. 502762 management problems, etc. READERS: 15% OFF WITH THIS AD B.C. HAULING clean-up; all When You Get Ready to Fix Up, Call Us! types big truck; hydrolic liftgate HIRE A PROFESSIONAL California law requires that contractors taking jobs that -small truck. No Saturdays. ORGANIZER! NED PARKER (310)714-1838. total $500 or more (labor or CONSTRUCTION DENTAL Call Christine Cohen: materials) be licensed by the BEST MOVERS Contractors State License Bonded & Insured • Lic#658-486 310-274-4988 Board. State law also requires PAINTING • CARPENTRY • ROOFING No job too small CONCRETE • ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY? Member: National Association of Professional Organizers that contractors include their 2 MEN, $59 PER HOUR license number on all 323.871.8869 Fully insured. We make it EZ. advertising.You can check the • Evening hours + emergency services Free prep. & boxes. Discount for status of your licensed handicap & seniors! Business Services • Root Canals, Crowns, Veneers Since 1975 Lic. T-163844 GODDARD contractor at www.cslb.ca.gov (323) 997-1193 CONSTRUCTION or 800-321-CSLB. Unlicensed • 20+ years of experience High-Speed Internet Access contractors taking jobs that UP TO 8X FASTER THAN DSL • UCLA Graduate GENERAL CONTRACTOR total less than $500 must state BRICK REPAIR $ 99 Improvements • Remodels in their advertisements that Only 12 per month • Most insurances accepted • No Contract CEMENT WORK Repairs • New Construction they are not licensed by the Contractors State License • Includes Email and • Cosmetic Dentistry GUTTER CLEANING Interior/Exterior Painting NoCat Networks Webspace Board. • 1-Month Free Trial QUICK RESPONSES 310-393-4037 Excellent References www.NoCatNetworks.com • [email protected] Dr. David Taft, DDS 310-475-0864 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE Senior Discount ONE HOUR Alterations, Computer Services 310-315-3676 Mobile: 310.650.9376 hemming, jeans, pants, skirts, COMPUTER HELP: Your office Office: 310.373.7716 etc. Made by professional Call D.J or home. Typing, tutorial, Micro- UCLA Parkside Medical CA Lic#777282 • Insured • Bonded Michael 310-980-2674 D.J. Service soft Word, Excel, Access, inter- 2428 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 303 • SANTA MONICA net navigation, software instal- Corporate & Private Events HOME THEATER AND MUSIC: lation. Also, notary public serv- Negotiable Rates system design, installing and ices. (310)207-3366 MARCO TELECOM: Phone WALLPAPER REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 818.370.1659 troubleshooting. 16 years expe- YOUR AD jacks, installation & repair. Re- VERY PATIENT friendly & af- wall texture/ painting Glenn’s rience with audio/video sys- wiring phone line, splitting busi- fordable repairs, set-ups, train- Wallpaper Service. PICTURE FRAMES custom tems, satellite, cable, telephone ness. (310)301-1926, pager: and computer networks. HERE ing networks and more! Digital (310)351-7673. (310)686-8505. made by professional (310)980- 2674. (310)450-6540. Duchess. (310)395-6884.
Classified Advertising Conditions :REGULAR RATE: a day Ads over words add per word per day Ad must run a minimum of twelve consecutive days PREMIUMS: First two words caps no charge Bold words italics centered lines etc cost extra Please call for rates TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication Sorry we do not issue credit after an ad has run more than once DEADLINES: : p m prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Friday at : 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 a m to p m Monday through Friday ( ) ; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Santa Monica Daily Press P O Box Santa Monica CA or stop in at our office located at Third Street Promenade Ste OTHER RATES: For information about the professional services directory or classified display ads please call our office at ( )
“My organizing services have certainly branched out along the Westside due to the exposure in the Santa Monica Daily Press. Busy families need organization and the response I have received from the directory Daily Press Classifieds has proved to be very beneficial. Whether you are a computer tutor or mover remind yourself to place an ad in the directory and hire a professional organizer to ensure more progress within your home.” — Christine Cohen
“I’ve gotten great response from my ad and a lot of jobs. You provide wonderful customer service and your rates are well within my budget. Dealing with nice people is always a pleasure.” — Frank, Realistic Roofing
“It's great to have a Santa Monica daily back for our community that gives excellent service.” — Howard Greenburg, Howard Management group
“I get lots of calls on my ads. Your service is impeccable. You take care of my needs & remind me of renewals. Your cover everything of what is important in Santa Monica. Your a great daily.” — Diego Guida
“Recently I placed an advertisement for employment for my restaurant located on the Promenade. The response I received was tremendous. This was my first experience with Santa Monica Daily Press. Mitch Troy made my experience easy and pleasurable and I will not hesitate to call Mitch for any future adver- tisement needs. Thank you Daily Press for all your help. — Jim Rickwalt, Johnnie’s Italian Restaurant Page 16 ❑ Thursday, February 5, 2004 ❑ Santa Monica Daily Press PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Hollywood movie mogul sells Aspen home for $46M By The Associated Press ■ NEW YORK — Vanessa Williams, already an the woman to the floor during an argument in a bedroom actress, singer and former Miss America, is adding run- of their Beech Island, S.C., home and threatened to kill ■ ASPEN, Colo. — Hollywood mogul Peter Guber way model to her resume. her while holding a chair over her, according to an sold his 650-acre ranch and mansion for $46 million, She’ll join famous catwalk faces Alex Wek, Frankie Aiken County sheriff’s report. believed to be a record price for residential property in Rayder and Angela Lindvall in presenting The Red She had scratches and bruises on her right arm and the Aspen area. Dress Collection at Friday’s Heart Truth fashion show, hip and was taken to an Augusta hospital, deputies said. Guber, who produced “Rain Man” and “Batman” and part of New York Fashion Week. Brown, who has denied the accusations, was arrested is now chairman of Mandalay Pictures, sold the ranch Unlike most shows that preview next season’s Jan. 28 and released from jail the next day; hours later, and 15,000-square-foot house Tuesday to Dawn and designer clothes, the Heart Truth show, sponsored by the he filed for an annulment. Roland Arnall of Aspen. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and Johnson His attorney, Jim Huff, told The Augusta Chronicle Robert Ritchie, the real estate broker who listed the & Johnson, tries to raise awareness about the dangers of that Brown’s wife said she never sought a divorce from property, said the previous record price was $23 million heart disease. Javed Ahmed, whom she married in Houston in for a house and land near Woody Creek, a community “I’ve always been hyperaware of heart disease. My February 1997. just northwest of Aspen. father, who lost both parents (to heart disease), ate a lot If convicted of the domestic violence charge, Brown Guber had asked for $63 million for the ranch, which of oatmeal and berries and he always exercised. He did faces a maximum penalty of a $500 fine and 30 days in jail. lies between the Snowmass and Buttermilk ski resorts. it all way before the trend,” Williams told The The house has seven bedrooms, seven and a half baths, Associated Press. “My participation in this is an out- ■ MARATHON, Fla. — The mother of pop singers a theater, a gym and a basketball court. growth, it was a no-brainer for me.” Nick and Aaron Carter failed to appear in court for a The property also has two guest cabins and a barn Models will wear red dresses by top designers such with living quarters. as Donna Karan, Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta; scheduled arraignment on a battery charge, and a bench Williams’ gown is by Carmen Marc Valvo, who has cre- warrant for her arrest was immediately issued. ■ NEW YORK — Rosie O’Donnell has postponed ated many of her red carpet gowns. Coincidentally, Jane Carter was charged with attacking the girlfriend work on “Celebrity Detox,” a book that was supposed to Williams said, red is one of her best colors. of her estranged husband, Robert Carter, last month. come out this summer. Is she nervous about her first turn on the runway? Sheriff’s officials in Monroe County said she broke a “She has a lot going on and thought it best to take a “I’m 40. I have four kids. I am who I am, and I’m up window to enter her husband’s home and attacked the breather and revisit the book later,” said Jimmy Franco, there for a good cause.” couple while they slept. a publicist for Warner Books, which had reportedly paid After Fashion Week, the gowns become part of a Carter allegedly pulled 29-year-old Ginger Elrod from seven figures for the book. LifeWise-sponsored road show that will bring free risk- the bed by her hair and beat her, sheriff’s officials said. No new publication date has been set, Franco said factor screenings to shopping malls in Chicago, Dallas, Her $5,000 bond has been forfeited because of the Wednesday. According to Warner’s own catalogue, Miami, Philadelphia and San Diego. missed court appearance, officials said. A message left “Celebrity Detox” will “reveal the events that unhinged for her publicist was not returned Tuesday. her desire for the spotlight” and will introduce readers to ■ AUGUSTA, Ga. — James Brown has filed papers The alleged fight took place after a meeting between “the lost little girl turned mega-star.” seeking an annulment from his wife, claiming she never the Carters and their 16-year-old son Aaron, during O’Donnell is currently working on a stage adaptation divorced from a previous marriage. which the family apparently resolved some financial of a previous book, the best-selling “Find Me,” which Brown was arrested last week in South Carolina on a differences. Aaron Carter, the younger brother of came out in 2002. “Taboo,” a Broadway musical she domestic violence charge involving 33-year-old Tomi Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, 24, accused his mother of produced that stars Boy George, closes Feb. 8 after an Rae Brown. taking more than $100,000 from his bank account with- unprofitable three-month run. The 70-year-old Godfather of Soul allegedly pushed out permission. A FAMILY OF DEALERS com . Drivers wanted.® LAcarGUY