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Inside this i s s u e : Fourth of July 2 City Guide The Luma Lookout Manager’s 3 Volume 2, Issue 6 J u l y 2 0 0 8 Message Safe Seafood 4 How NOT to Get Crank-Shafted by Your Paper or Plastic? 4 Neither! Mechanic—the do’s and don’ts of trusting the guy with the wrench Seana Shares! 5 BY: SEANA HANSEN Tell the mechanic what to do, not Keep maintenance records! This is the other way around. Follow the the most important and I can’t A hot topic of conversation these maintenance guidelines in your car stress it enough. If you’re being days is the obscene price of gas. Luma’s New On- 5 manual. Most cars in L.A. don’t told that you need to replace your One way to get better gas mileage Site Car Wash need the amount of maintenance brakes when you just replaced is to regularly maintenance your them 6,000 miles ago, having your 6 New Metro 6 vehicle. But why go from getting proof will give you confidence to Rapid Lines ripped off at the pump to being tell the guy to get real. If he’s not ripped off at the mechanic? Here pulling your leg, your records will are some tips: allow you to cash in on the parts’ Obviously, find a mechanic you warranty. Records are also ex- Staff: trust. If you haven’t yet, watch the tremely valuable when selling the guy like a hawk! Have someone car. This system can be as simple as Francis Langlois show you the broken part while it’s a file folder that holds all the de- General Manager still on the car. Don’t give them tailed receipts from your mechanic, (213) 742-0387 time to dig around and find a that many mechanics would like plus the car manual. Keep them [email protected] dummy part that was laying you to believe. Even the dealership arranged by date. around. For oil changes, watch will try to sell you on everything Lori Shilling through the window. I personally they can get you to do. Many late Manager Assistant know two people who’s oil was model cars only need their oil Seana is pulling from personal experi- (213)742-0387 never replaced in an oil change. changed every 5,000 or 10,000 ence and from her inherited knowledge. Her mother has been in the car business [email protected] They had to replace their engines miles. Anything under 3,750 miles for over 35 years and Seana spent much instead. is just plain wasteful. of her childhood hanging around car lots. Walter Hernandez Chief Engineer (213)742-0387 [email protected] Seana Hansen The Lookout’s New Look Concierge (213)742-0387 [email protected] As you may have noticed, The as it is to argue that these lifestyle Your feedback is extremely impor- Luma Lookout has had a big face changes aren’t necessary. I’m de- tant. You’re the one who reads the Front Desk: lift. The general theme of this pub- voted to making these changes as lookout, so tell us what you want to Tayrone Avila lication has been centered around easy and wallet-friendly as possible. read. See the back page for ideas Frank Escadon downtown living and Luma specific and for how to get in touch. The goal of the Luma Lookout is to Mervyn Ward news, but I’d like it to be a little inform you, the Luma homeowner —Seana Hansen Landon Lewis more. or tenant, of things that affect you Bryan Almieda Luma Concierge This issue has some new features, directly. These days, that may including an entire page devoted to include the economy, the environ- green living. It is almost as difficult ment, or simple spending habits. to ignore the “green” movement NEW DESIGN Volume 2, Issue 6 P a g e 2 Fourth of July Celebrations in L.A. Find the coolest fireworks displays, fun Independence Day events and the best outdoor restaurants and bars. July 4th Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood bowl Pack the picnic basket and get ready to cele- brate the red, white and blue because the Holly- wood Bowl is throwing its annual Fourth of July bash. Featuring Grammy-winning film composer and singer-songwriter Randy Newman, this year's performance celebrates the Dodgers' golden anniversary in L.A., featuring American pieces and classic baseball songs. The Bowl is known to splurge on big-ticket pyrotechnics so be prepared to ooh and aah the night away. For Info, Call: (323) 850-2000 Disneyland After a half century, there's still magic in the air at the granddaddy of all theme parks. On July 4, Palisades Americanism Parade Castaway Tinker Bell sprinkles the night sky with pixie dust The action begin at 2pm with a parade in the This longtime special-occasion dining destina- in the Magic Kingdom's fireworks spectacular. afternoon and fireworks into the evening. tion in Burbank offers stunning views from its 700 w. Ball Rd, Anaheim Sunset Boulevard will be shut down to make mountaintop perch and warming firepits once room for the festivities (which includes a the breeze sets in. On July 4, you can get a skydiver). Palisadesparade.org great view of the aerial fireworks from the The Rose Bowl neighboring Starlight Bowl. 1250 Harvard Dr, Six Flags Magic Mountain One of the largest holiday celebrations in the Burbank, CA Mix screams with oohs and aahs as a patriotic state, the Rose Bowl festivities begin early in the pyrotechnic show bursts over the bevy of The Lobster day and end with a fantastic fireworks finale. thrill rides, including Tatsu, the longest and Ideally situated on the Santa Monica Pier, eat More than 25,000 people are expected to show fastest flying coaster in the world, and the at sunset and you might catch a glimpse of the up for the event's 82nd anniversary, so be pre- new X2. Half off admission with a Coca Cola famous and elusive "green flash" to go along pared for a little shoulder-bumping. product or when you buy tickets online. with the typical Fourth of July spectacle. And www.rosebowlstadium.com Sixflags.com the food? Delightful! 1602 Ocean Ave, S.M. The Scene: New Restaurants in L.A. By Tara de Lis—Citysearch Editor Wolfgang's Steakhouse Palate The Hall at Palihouse Holloway 445 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills 933 South Brand Blvd, Glendale 8465 Holloway Drive, W. Hollywood Classic New York-style steakhouse This friendly eatery and wine bar New Orleans French Quarter meets entices diners with hefty portions is putting Glendale on the culinary Los Angeles minimalism in the lobby and impeccable service. map by attracting wine aficiona- of this posh extended-stay hotel. South dos, cheese lovers and foodies. Bistrotek 3001 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica Beso 8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles Sports and singles converge at this 6350 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood Forget the grinding traffic outside: trendy, upscale sports bar that Celeb chef teams with a This LAX-adjacent restaurant serves brings Southern hospitality to the "Desperate Housewife" to bring soothing comfort food inside the Westside. high-end Latin flavor to Holly- Custom Hotel. Foxtail wood Boulevard. Nobu Los Angeles 9077 Santa Monica Blvd, W. Hollywd BLT Steak (pictured) 903 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles The folks behind Hyde bring their 8720 Sunset Blvd, W. Hollywood Old landmark becomes a new one knack for ambiance--and a notorious Acclaimed chef Laurent Tourondel as Nobu Mastsuhisa unveils a sexy door policy--to WeHo with this up- springboards his New York steak- new star-studded spot in West Hol- scale spot featuring pan-Euro fare. house "bistro" to the Sunset Strip lywood--watch out Koi. Volume 2, Issue 6 P a g e 3 Insurance Information Lost & Found improvements made to the unit by Lost and found items are sometimes discovered around the owner. the building in the garage, or out on the terrace. If you Each year you are urged to review discover any item that appears to have been forgotten, your insurance coverage to con- please bring it to the front desk and let them know when firm that your condominium unit and where you found it. and/or personal property is prop- erly covered TO INCLUDE LOSS Alternatively, if you’ve misplaced something, or you just ASSEMENT COVERAGE. For addi- realized you left something on the terrace a few days tional information please see the ago, give the front desk a call and see if we have it. Luma Homeowners Association main- Rules and Regulations pg. 2 and tains a blanket policy that protects contact you individual insurance All items are kept securely in our locked storage room. A the Association and the building. It broker or agent for appropriate simple description of the item to prove ownership is all does not protect the personal prop- additional coverage. that is reQuired to claim something you lost. erty of individual homeowners or any Air Filter Maintenance Our Building Engineer Walter 24x28x1 series 1100 custom Hernandez would like me to filter size – $15.00 and 24x24x1 remind homeowners that it’s Series 1100 – $7.00. Please time to change your A/C filter. make checks payable to Luma The HOA has elected to stock HOA (we can only accept a supply of filters, available to checks at this time). you at cost. Simply measure Other filter sources your existing filter and call the are : www.filtermarket.com , front desk to arrange for pick- OSH, Home Depot, ACE hard- up.