Andrew Thurm SM to Coldwell Banker LAX In today's challenging real estate market, 310-444-4444 work with Andrew Thurm, an award winning agent 310.442.1651 $30 w w w . a n d r e w t h u r m . c o m Hybrid • Mercedes-Benz representing Santa Monica and the Westside! SantaMonicaTaxi.com not valid from hotels or with other offers • SM residents only • Expires 5/31/09

Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 Volume 8 Issue 298 Santa Monica Daily Press STILL GOING STRONG SEE PAGE 3 We have you covered THE LET’S GO DODGERS ISSUE City Hall still trying to solve paparazzi problem BY MELODY HANATANI Daily Press Staff Writer

DOWNTOWN An effort by city officials to find ways of regulating the paparazzi at a local celebrity-favorite nursery school could be hampered by the constitutional rights of photographers. City Hall is now directing the focus to public safety measures that could improve an ongoing problematic situation at the First Presbyterian Nursery School on Second Street where swarms of photographers have been known to hound entrances and adjacent alleyways, all to catch shots of the famous picking up and dropping off their children. The City Council in June directed its staff to investigate the “intrusive and invasive activ- ities” of paparazzi photographers and videog- raphers in areas where children might gather, MIRROR IMAGE Natalie Saito [email protected] returning with recommended regulations to Santa Monica resident Willa Sacharow poses as Trader Joe's employee and artist Carl Hartel draws her picture at the Fourth Annual Pico protect their privacy. The issue came to light Boulevard Art Walk and Vintage Auto Show on Saturday, Oct. 17. after parents — both celebrities and non- celebrities — contacted councilmembers about the chaotic scene that often unfolds when photographers are present, complaining that they block sidewalks and stand on cars. Assistant City Manager Jennifer Phillips L.A.’s top prosecutor vows to target pot shops said that she’s been working with the City Attorney’s Office but is finding that regula- GREG RISLING when he opened the door. is the latest salvo in a prolonged conflict in tions could conflict with First Amendment Associated Press Writer Heavily armed officers in helmets, bul- California over whether medical marijuana protections. The fact that the photographers letproof vests and, oddly enough, Bermuda is truly having its intended effect or is being are on public property further complicates LOS ANGELES Clay Tepel knew there were shorts stormed his store, handcuffed him, abused by the larger population. the enforcement of possible restrictions. risks to setting up a medical marijuana disabled security cameras and seized his Until recently, raids on clinics typically Phillips is preparing an update report shop: it could lose money, be robbed or be drugs before taking him to jail. When he led to federal prosecutions, but Cooley’s that will be available in the next few weeks. raided by authorities. asked why his shop was invaded, an officer remarks and similar ones from Attorney Deputy Chief of Police Phillip Sanchez Still, he wasn’t expecting the phone call responded, “We’re closing them all down.” General Jerry Brown signal a new approach said a combination of measures could be one August day when a voice said the police Those words could prove prescient after to clear the haze left by Proposition 215, the adopted, including restricting the alley to the were outside and he needed to open up or Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve 1996 state ballot measure that allowed sick they would bust down the door. His first Cooley said last week he wants to shutter SEE PAPS PAGE 11 thought, that it was a joke, turned to terror clinics that sell pot for profit. Cooley’s plan SEE POT PAGE 10 FABULOUS DINNER SPECIALS SERVED 4PM - 10PM GABY SCHKUD COMPLETE DINNERS $11.95 (310)586-0308 1433 Wilshire Boulevard, #1 REALTOR SANTA MONICA at 15th Street OFFICE 2008! 310-394-1131 OPEN 24 HOURS Calendar BREUNING DESIGNS 2 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues

Wine and Fashion Salute Wine Bar 2435 Main St., 7 p.m. — 12:30 a.m. Sip wine while taking the up and coming designers of Remy in sterling silver, starting at $215 Hou at the Exclusive Santa Monica Fashion Show Haute Couture event. Hou will be featuring 20 looks from his new Engineered Shop where they know your name. by Remy showcase, including women’s silhouettes and menswear. Tickets are available at the door for $15. E-mail Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm [email protected] for more information 331 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica • 2 Hours Free Parking (Behind Store) 310.451.1349 • www.readersjewelers.com Eddie Guerboian Whisky Live GOLDSMITH – DESIGNER Santa Monica Civic Auditorium 1855 Main St., 6:30 p.m. — 10 p.m. The world’s premier whisky tasting show comes right to Santa Monica! Enjoy a fine selection of whiskies from around the world, as well as gourmet food and an outdoor cigar bar. VIP entrance starts at 5:30 p.m. Admission varies. Visit GOOD NEWS! www.whiskylive.com for more details. THE TAX AMNESTY DEADLINE for Offshore Accounts Has been Extended. Contact Them Before They Contact You! Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009 WE CAN HELP Interactive Art Santa Monica Museum of Art THE FAIR SHARE, INC. 2525 Michigan Ave., 12:30 p.m. www.thefairshare.biz Artist Allen Ruppersberg invites everyone to participate in The What you paid last year for Art of Give and Take, allowing anyone to rearrange items in his % 2008 tax preparation installation The Sound and the Story/The Hugo Ball Award for 30 OFF NEW CLIENTS ONLY 20th Century Graphics. Also, bring in old photos and Ruppersberg will trade you a copy of his new record. First month of bookkeeping Call (310) 586-6488 for more information. % services for new clients 50 OFF NEW CLIENTS ONLY Not valid with any other offers Quality of Life Forum 12340 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 135 310.207.5420 Main Library, MLK Auditorium 601 Santa Monica Blvd., 7 p.m. In this month’s series on life perspectives, presenter Kit Cooper will feature Mark Thornton, author of Meditation in a New York Minute. Thornton is also an executive coach and V.I.P. YELLOW CAB meditation expert who counsels the business world on manag- ing stress. Come to learn about how Thornton maintains his quality of life and possibly improve your own. Call for Reservations Call (310) 458-8600 for details. 310.460.8818 Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 310.430.5001 24 Hours a Day Family Chess Fairview Branch Sedans & Limousines 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 3:30 p.m. — 6 p.m. Great FLAT FEE Specials to All of L.A. Love playing chess? Why not bring the whole family. All skill levels are welcome to come to the library for some friendly SANTA MONICA chess play. Call (310) 450-0443 for more information. .99.99 25%25% OFFOFF $24$24 For more information on any of the events listed, log on to smdp.com and click the “Events” tab for the given day’s calendar. METER TO LAX TO ANY DESTINATION Flat rate Call for an Estimate Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 3 What Kids Are UP To – MUSIC By Catherine Cain Send comments to [email protected]

SAM SPEISER, SENIOR: “I’m listening to a lot of acoustic and folk, but I’ll always be in love with my oldies — Led Zeppelin, Bob Photos by Catherine Cain Dylan, The Who. As funny as it may sound, finding STEPHANIE JACO, SENIOR: JOHN RANDOLPH, SENIOR: ANABEL YOUNG, SENIOR: my music is a long process that involves a lot of “The Strokes in the morning. Hard-Fi at lunch. “I like gangster rap. You know, damn it feels “I don’t really have a favorite genre, it researching. I block it up into chunks, for a few hours Led Zeppelin after school.” good to be a gangster.” usually depends on my mood. But recent- I’ll research for techno, trance and house, then go on ly I’ve been listening to Taylor Swift a lot.” to rock, reggae, classical, or whatever I’m feeling.” D’oh! Big bash marks ‘The Simpsons’ 20th MICHAEL CIDONI show would be successful. But the fact that and one who appears eager to see more of plains of Colorado in a giant, homemade Associated Press Writer we’re still standing here some 20 years later Mrs. Simpson. “Marge is hot — big hair and helium balloon. and talking about it is very peculiar. But very all,” he confessed. “And I’ve loved (actor) Authorities said Sunday that the story SM AIRPORT — Forget red. happy.” Julie Kavner (who supplies the voice of was a hoax concocted to land a reality televi- The arrivals-line carpet leading into Brace yourself for another “Simpsons” Marge) since ‘Rhoda.’ So, I’m glad some sion show, and the boy’s parents, Richard Barker Hangar Sunday was yellow — appro- milestone, as matriarch Marge Simpson manifestation of her is getting to finally and Mayumi Heene, will likely face felony priate, given the night’s honorees: Homer, appears on the cover of November’s Playboy, show it off.” charges. Bart, Lisa, Marge and Maggie Simpson, all as well as in a three-page spread for the adult “It is hilarious,” added “Star Trek” actor “Such a perfect ‘Simpsons’ episode,”com- on hand to celebrate 20 years of “The magazine. George Takei. “(The Playboy spread) is the mented documentarian Morgan Spurlock, Simpsons.” “Well, I talked to Marge today,” said Al kind of thing that makes ‘The Simpsons’ a who serves as director of “The Simpsons Their series is the longest-running Jean, “The Simpsons” executive producer. perennial. It’s going to live long and pros- 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice,” American sitcom, the longest-running “She’s a little embarrassed. She wanted peo- per,” he continued, laughing. which will air in January. “All of that playing American animated program, and it recent- ple to know the photo is Photoshopped. It’s Some reporters along the yellow carpet out in real time was so unbelievable. But it’s ly surpassed “Gunsmoke” as the longest- really the body of Wilma Flintstone.” couldn’t resist drawing comparisons America. It was American news at its best. running American primetime scripted The carpet was crammed with guest stars between “The Simpsons” precocious Bart We run with something without having all entertainment program. who’ve lent their voices to “Simpsons” Simpson and the so-called “Balloon Boy,” a the facts. We turn it into a big lead story. “You know, it’s really weird,” noted episodes, including Robert Englund, the 6-year-old who was said to be hiding in the That’s what it’s all about.” Simpsons creator and series executive pro- actor best known for playing Freddy Kreuger rafters of his family’s garage following ducer Matt Groening. “I mean, I thought the in the “Nightmare on Elm Street” movies, reports Thursday that he was flying over the [email protected] YOUR OPINION COUNTS WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 Visit us online at smdp.com BACK or UNFILED TAXES?

Happy Hour Monday–Friday 5-7pm ALL FORMS • ALL TYPES • ALL STATES

HOUSE COCKTAILS AT $8 | GREAT SELECTION OF WINES AT $6 AND $7 (310) 395-9922 ALL BEERS $4 TO $7 | BAR FOOD MENU $5 TO $8 SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 Santa Monica 90401 1733 Ocean Ave (across from Loews Hotel) | Santa Monica, 90401 | 310-434-9509 | lacachettebistro.com OpinionCommentary 4 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues

PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Back to Nature Ross Furukawa Send comments to [email protected] Reese Halter Send comments to [email protected] [email protected] EDITOR IN CHIEF Take a look at yourself Kevin Herrera Editor: [email protected] Although no one deserves to be shot with an air rifle, Drag racers of the sea MANAGING EDITOR when I read your article all I could think of was just retribu- Daniel Archuleta tion (“Animal advocates shot at during protest,” Oct. 15). GIANT SQUIDS MEASURING IN EXCESS Squids have the ability to float motion- [email protected] I was accosted by the Companion Animal Protection of 60 feet and weighing a whopping 1,275 lessly at any depth waiting unsuspectingly Society (CAPS) at my local pet shop a few weeks ago as pounds are the most mysterious and the for prey. They eat plankton, crustaceans, fish STAFF WRITER Melody Hanatani I was going to get some bird food. They stated that I least known gigantic critter on Earth. and other squids. They feed both during the [email protected] should not subsidize this local merchant, as from time Cephalopods — from the Greek “head- day and night, relying upon their keen eye to time the pet shop has sold puppies that have come footed” — have at least eight arms, and this sight and sense of touch to capture victims. CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER from reputable breeders. CAPS considers any dog includes all octopuses; cuttlefishes and squids All squids are believed to have short life Brandon Wise from a breeder, and any dog not adopted from a rescue, have two additional tentacles that they can cycles and death immediately follows breed- [email protected] a “puppy mill” dog. shoot out to capture prey. Chambered nau- ing. Very little is known about giant squids, They yelled at me and chanted as I walked in. I’m fine tilus, the most primitive of all living they have only been filmed once — in late STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER with that. They videotaped a group of 12 year olds and Cephalopods, have as many as 90 arms. December of 2006. Morgan Genser [email protected] told them if they went in, their pictures would be post- There are 40 genera of squids with some- Sperm whales have the largest brains of ed on an animal cruelty Web site. I’m not fine with that. where between 600 and 700 species. All are any animals that have ever lived on Earth. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS My local shop has not sold puppies in a long time, equipped with claws, hooks, suckers, giant They are the only known enemy of giant Bill Bauer, David Pisarra, and has never sold anything close to what I would con- axons and complex lidless eyes similar to squids. They relentlessly search for giant Meredith Carroll, Kenny Mack, sider puppy mill puppies. In fact they have often taken “higher” vertebrates (spineless animals), squids in the darkness of the icy oceans Jack Neworth, Lloyd Garver, in and tried to relocate animals that need homes. When sharp beaks like parrots and some have more than one mile beneath the surface. Taylor Van Arsdale, I tried to engage CAPS in reasonable conversation, I lights all over them. Sperm whales hunt using radar or Dane Robert Swanson, Ryan Hyatt, found them to be blindly attached to their opinions and All squids have suckers on their arms and echolocation. Each whale needs between Steve Breen, Elizabeth Brown, Merv Hecht, Ron Scott Smith, completely intolerant toward anything less. tentacles, some possess retractable claws and 2,200 and 4,200 pounds of squid a day. Some Mike Heayn, Brian Hepp, When I left the pet shop I passed a locked car, win- most are outfitted with fearsome toothed rings. scientists believe that once sperm whales Mariel Howsepian, Cynthia Citron, Amanda dows up … . It was a hot day and inside was a large Squids catch their prey with their tentacles. locate giant squids they kill them by produc- Cushman, Steve Parker and Phyllis Chavez German shepherd. Plastered on the back of the car was They pull their victim toward the center of their ing a sonic boom. This hypothesis is corrob- a bumper sticker promoting dog adoption. A white arms where a powerful parrot-like beak dices orated when examining the stomach con- CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER truck started up with two large dogs in the back. It them into small pieces and/or grinds them tents of sperm whales; they contain hun- Fabian Lewkowicz zoomed around the corner rather too quickly and the down with radular teeth before swallowing. dreds of pounds of uninjured giant squids. dogs skidded from one side of the truck bed to the The head of the squid is separated from There are other reports, however, that NEWS INTERNS other, as they had no restraints. Perhaps CAPS should the body by a neck and it’s usually smaller in clearly show the loathsome scars from the Catherine Cain, Marissa Lyman, Carlee Jensen, Derrick Oliver take a long hard look at themselves concerning abuse, diameter than the body. The head contains a ringed toothed suckers of the giant squids on [email protected] both animal and human. large brain with two huge eyes. Giant squid the snouts of sperm whales. This unimagin- In closing, proverbially, people who live in glass eyes are about the size of a dinner plate — able raging battle is a fight amongst the two PHOTOGRAPHY INTERNS houses should not throw stones or stones may be the largest of any living animal on the plan- largest predators and prey on the globe. Ray Solano, Natalie Saito thrown back. et. They are able to pick out the faintest light The only part of the giant squid that [email protected] Kathy Mitchell or movement in the blackness of the ocean’s remains undigested inside the sperm whale ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Santa Monica vast depths of greater than 5,000 feet. is the beak. One sperm whale that was exam- Rob Schwenker Also located on the side of the squid’s head, ined contained 28,000 giant squid beaks! [email protected] Protect family fisherman near the neck, are the olfactory or smell glands. Almost 700 species of squid are thought Editor: At the posterior end of the head is the to make up the greatest aggregate of pure ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Every year, more and more family fishermen are squid’s body, or mantle, followed by a tail. At animal matter on the planet — twice that of Grace Wang forced out of businesses because the government is giv- its opposite end is a circle of arms and usu- any other living creatures put together. [email protected] ing shares of our fish stocks to a few powerful corporate ally a pair of tentacles. Overfishing and climate change are bring- fishing companies. Despite the fact that these giant cor- Squids propel themselves — in either ing these beasts more frequently into contact Drew Swadling porate fishing companies have the least concern for the direction — by shooting water from the fun- with humans. Giant Humboldt squids were [email protected] health of our oceans, produce lower quality seafood for nel, a short, hose-like organ that protrudes seen this summer along San Diego beaches ADVERTISING TRAFFIC FACILITATOR consumers and do less to support coastal communities from the mantle below the head. and very recently on the beaches of Tofino, Amber Kessee than their small-scale, independent counterparts, the Compared to fish, squids are drag racers Vancouver Island, British Columbia. [email protected] government is entrusting them with one of our most pre- of the sea. In order to achieve lightning-like Jules Verne’s “20,000 Leagues Under the OPERATIONS MANAGER cious public resources — our oceans. bursts of speed, squids have two hearts and Sea” called giant squids (or krakens) sea Connie Sommerville As these few corporations acquire greater shares of blood that uses copper-containing pigments monsters. For at least a half a billion years [email protected] this public resource, small-scale fishermen are forced — hemocyanin — rather than hemoglobin giant squids have been evolving in the sea; out of business. Eighteen percent of our fisheries are used by vertebrates. these timeless and remarkable critters are PRODUCTION MANAGER Darren Ouellette already privatized, and that number is growing, funneling Squids have large complex brains and indeed worthy of our wonder. [email protected] unprecedented profits into the pockets of a few privi- nervous systems. This enables them fantastic leged fishing companies. And the effects of this manage- control over their color and patterns on their DR. REESE HALTER is a public speaker and con- CIRCULATION Keith Wyatt ment system are soon to be felt by local fishermen very skin. Colors like red, orange, yellow, brown servation biologist. His most recent book is Osvaldo Paganini close to home. The National Marine Fisheries Service has and black are used for defense and it is “The Incomparable Honeybee and the [email protected] plans to implement one of these privatization schemes believed to be used as a “language” that Economics of Pollination,” Rocky Mountain on the Pacific Groundfish Fishery next year. affects their social organization. Books. Contact him through www.DrReese.com. The good news is that this management system is not A newspaper with issues set in stone. We can get Barbara Boxer to hold oversight hearings on fisheries management in the Senate this fall. 410 Broadway, Suite B With her leadership, we can keep the public resources of Santa Monica, CA 90401 our oceans under public control, protect local coastal OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 communities, nurture our ocean ecosystems, and guar- The Perfect Gift antee better quality seafood for consumers. Join our award-winning Back to Nature Visit us online at smdp.com Miller Nuttle Columnist DR. REESE HALTER in his Santa Monica latest book on Amazon.com

"More than anyone I know, Dr Reese Halter manifests the wise words of Sengalese poet, Baba Dioun: to save nature The Santa Monica Daily Press SIGN UP TO GET FREE we must love it, to love it we must understand it, to under- is published six days a week, AMBER ALERTS stand we must be taught. From understanding comes Monday through Saturday. wonder, which Dr Reese is a master at evoking." ON YOUR CELL PHONE. 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 – PROFESSOR EMERITUS DAVID PERRY, daily readership. Circulation is audited OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY wirelessamberalerts.org and verified by Circulation Verification "Dr Reese Halter is one of the most fascinating Council, 2006. Serving the City of Santa Monica, and the communities of science writers of our time." Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. – PROFESSOR ROBERT TESKEY, Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce.

Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC A child is calling for help. © 2006 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved.

OPINIONS EXPRESSED are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Santa Monica Daily Press staff. Guest editorials from residents are encouraged, as are letters to the editor. Letters will be published on a space-available basis. It is our intention to publish all letters we receive, except those that are libelous or are unsigned. Preference will be given to those that are e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters must include the author’s name and telephone number for purposes of verification. Letters also may be mailed to our offices located at 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, 90401, or faxed to (310) 576-9913. All letters and guest editorials are subject to editing for space and content. OpinionCommentary Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 5 MY DENTIST TELLS What’s the Point? David Pisarra Send comments to [email protected] THE WORST JOKES! Parenting classes can (But the laughing gas helps) DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? G Dental Anxiety? only take you so far G Advanced Dental Problems G Just Old Fashion Procrastination RAISING KIDS HAS TO BE INCREDIBLY HARD. learned skills that need to be applied in the The constant pressure on a parent to teach real world. The problem is, kids don’t react HELP WITHOUT JUDGEMENT IS AVAILABLE lessons, to be aware of the impact of their like a computer program. G Nitrous Oxide provided as a courtesy upon request words, to know that their actions are teach- After my eye-opening experience with the G ing lessons far greater than any homework, rebellious 8 year old, I know they are inde- Dental Anesthesiologist available for IV sedation must be a tremendous burden on a person. pendent, headstrong and limit testing. As someone who limits his parenting to Seeing this made me more compassionate WE ARE A FULL SERVICE DENTAL OFFICE himself and a dog, I have no real experience with my partner when he is with his kids. I FREE and WE ACCEPT DENTAL INSURANCE with this, but I see daily examples of good realize how hard it must be to raise four kids TEETH WHITENING parenting and bad parenting in the child in different stages of growth and rebellion. a $250.00 VALUE custody cases I fight. When I represent a I suppose raising kids is similar to my G General Dentistry With Exam, X-Rays and Cleaning. man who is an excellent father by any objec- experience with my dog. I have learned that G Cosmetics Some restrictions may apply. Call for tive criteria, it makes the fight that much my behavior directly impacts his behavior. details. Offer Good for 60 days. easier for me. When I have a client who has Except when it doesn’t. Nine times out of 10 G Implants or questionable skills, which usually is just a he will behave exactly as I trained him to, G Invisalign orthodontics matter of education more than bad intent, I and then a squirrel catches his eye and all is G Root Canals $1 EXAM send them to a parenting class. lost, or a bone is on the ground and I cease G NEW PATIENTS ONLY Parenting classes come in many forms. to exist. Periodontics (gums) They are available online and in person. They Which makes me wonder why then some G INITIAL EXAM, CONSULATION & Digital Super Low Radiation x-rays COMPLETE SET OF X-RAYS range from one day workshops that teach parents would make their jobs that much Some restrictions may apply. Call for details. new parents how to change diapers, etc., to harder. This past week the balloon boy deba- Offer good for 60 Days. #004 the extended courses that teach interperson- cle was really about parents who are using SANTA MONICA FAMILY DENTISTRY al skills and how to motivate the behavior their kids for money making and publicity 15TH DR. ALAN RUBENSTEIN that a person wants their child to exhibit. gathering. Same goes for Jon and Kate and ST. This is not an easy subject to learn. that chaos. Can the “Octomom” be gone for 1260 15th ST. SUITE #703 WILSHIRE BLVD.# 14TH Because I realized that I was recommend- long? NA AVE. ing them to my clients with greater frequen- On the one hand parents who use their (310) 736-2590 ST. ARIZO cy, I took one of the online courses earlier children as sources of income are easily WWW.ALANRUBENSTEINDDS.COM this year, and I figured I should at least know scorned. Who doesn’t wonder about Joe what they can expect to learn. Then a month Jackson and his relationship with Michael? later, I had an experience with one of my law But would Michael have been Michael with- partners’ kids. He’s about 8 years old, old out Joe pushing him? Probably not. Hypnosis Works! enough to know better about some things On the other hand, look at the legion of and big enough to spout off to you. child actors who have been to rehab, have We were in the kitchen and he dropped ruined lives or died early because they When you’re ready for a change some ice on the floor. He knew he did it, and turned to drugs and alcohol to soothe the I knew he knew. I looked at him and told pains of a lost childhood and an adulthood him to clean it up. He just walked away say- they can’t cope with. John McGrail, Ph.D, C.Ht. ing it’ll dry. I told him to get back here and Then there is the practicality of it all. Kate clean it up. He ran away. and her eight need the income from the (310) 235-2883 www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com I was frozen with a sense of “how the heck show to provide for all those mouths. She’s do you handle this?” My mother would have doing what is in some ways best for those Hypnotherapists are not licensed by the state of California as healing arts practitioners; for your benefit and protection, work on some issues may require a written referral from a licensed physician or mental health professional. yelled at me, which may be why I’ve seen a kids today and maybe tomorrow. therapist. After completing my online parenting In the end, it was a small piece of ice and class, I knew how to raise a kid. After one I just cleaned it up because there were many battle with a 8 year old I realized I’m not elderly people around and I didn’t want any- skilled enough. And after watching all this one to slip. But the experience was illumi- drama over reality show families, I’m staying nating for me. with the dog. It is one thing to take a course and learn how you are supposed to act to get a child to DAVID PISARRA is a family law attorney focus- react in the way you want. The subject in the ing on father’s rights and men’s Issues in the abstract seems so logical and easy. Taking a Santa Monica firm of Pisarra & Grist. He can be course makes being a good parent appear reached at [email protected] or (310) 664- like a rather simple thing; it’s just a set of 9969.

Bright ideas

City Hall has installed an elaborate light- ing system on Second and Fourth streets that is designed to both illuminate and beautify the shopping areas. The project has its backers and its critics.

So, this week’s Q-Line question asks:

What do you think about the colorful lights, and why?

Call (310) 285-8106 before Friday at 5 p.m. and we’ll print your answers in the weekend edition of the Daily Press. * Parenting $500 off full treatment 6 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues BRACES AND INVISALIGN® The Quackers Creating your perfect smile Phyllis Chavez Send comments to [email protected] 310.991.6758 2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite #500E www.SantaMonicaBraces.com *Not valid with any other offers. Valid only with this ad. NEW PATIENTS ONLY. Offer Expires Dec 31, 2009 Ducks going batty Elana Y. Norman, DDS, MS, PC | SPECIALIST IN ORTHODONTICS Editor’s Note: The Quackers are three awesome ducks or close to being added to the list due to — Rusty, Richard and Sydney — from the canals of habitat loss and pesticide use. The idea of a Venice who are on a mission to educate the communi- new, unknown threat really concerned me. I ty about the dangers of global warming and the decided to arm myself with the real facts importance of practicing sustainability, all while surf- about bats and lead a crusade to change the ing the most gnarly waves possible. way my brothers and others felt about them. GETGET YOURYOUR I was going to prove that bats did not MY FAVORITE SPOT IS ON THE TOP OF THE deserve their bad boy reputations. hill at Bay Street and Ocean Way. I stood Bats are probably the least understood DOCUMENTSDOCUMENTS there watching the sun dance across the sil- animals in the world. We know so little very blue water, thinking how the colorful about them. They are portrayed as sinister umbrellas looked like giant blooming flow- predators but in reality they are softly furred, ers rising up out of the sand, when suddenly shy, gentle creatures. They are also the only THERETHERE ININ AA everything changed. Something hit me from mammals that can fly. behind. Instead of looking at the ocean, I To enlist Richard for my project I empha- was on my back staring up at my feet. sized the major role bats play in our ecosys- Head down and daydreaming, Richard tem. Since he was the one who educated accidentally ran into me. Rusty, following Rusty and me on the importance of bees as closely behind, tried to pull up but couldn’t. pollinators, I was sure once he knew bats Unbalanced he fell forward right into were also important pollinators his feeling Richard. We all went tumbling down the hill, toward them would change immediately. FLASHFLASHNow Legal Services provides messenger services, rush court surfboards and all. Thankfully, I was right. When I told him bats filings on motorcycles and rush process servings. Our services When we stopped I found my foot in pollinate bananas, avocados, mangoes, dates, include the preparation of documents for small claims court Rusty’s belly, my wing in Richard’s eye. figs and his favorite, cashews, he was in. filings, the filing in the court and serving the papers. Richard’s foot was smashing Rusty’s face and Rusty despises mosquitoes so I informed somehow Rusty’s wing had found its way him that the majority of bats are insect Call NOW LEGAL SERVICES for details. into my mouth. eaters who work diligently at keeping the As people rushed to our aid we quickly insect populations down. That got his atten- scrambled to our webbed feet laughing. We tion. His eyes grew wide when I told him bowed deeply from the waist shouting “Ta da!” that one tiny brown bat could eat 600 mos- 213.482.1567 and grabbed our boards. Quickly we headed for quitoes in one hour. When I told him about nowlegalonline.com the water trying our best to pretend our embar- the 20 million bats from Bracken Cave, Texas 24-HOUR ATTORNEY SERVICE *CALL US FOR DETAILS rassing tumbling act had all been planned. that gobble up more than 200 tons of insects The three of us spent most of the morn- in just one summer night, he was convinced ing building a bat house. Richard and Rusty and ready to help. were reluctant at first. They weren’t crazy I thought, just to seal the deal, and in case about bats. To them bats were scary, danger- they needed a little more convincing I ous creatures that flew through the night should tell them about the fruit and nectar skies intent on neck biting and flying into eating bats in the tropics. I told them those people’s hair. It took a lot of work to con- bats hold down two important jobs. Not vince them to help. only do they pollinate, they also are respon- The bat house idea came to me after sible for spreading seeds. The seeds they reading an article about the U.S. Forest drop account for 95 percent of forest re- Service closing thousands of caves and for- growth on cleared land. That makes them We’ll save you time and money. mer mines in the national forests of 33 absolutely vital to the survival of the rain states. They were trying to stop a bat killing forests. WE SERVICE MOST MAKES AND MODELS fungus called the “White-Nose Syndrome” Rusty was still worried about vampire This White-Nose Syndrome fungus bats, or “little Draculas” as he called them. I makes the muzzles, wings and ears of infect- told him they really do exist but they make We'll Beat Your Best Deal on name-brand ed bats look white. The cause is poorly up a very small fraction of the bat species. tires we sell, plus a 30-day price guarantee understood and something of a mystery. It is He took off his garlic necklace and felt a lit- spreading rapidly and has already killed at tle more secure when I told him they are Price match offer requires presentation of competitor's current price ad least 500,000 bats. only found in Latin America and that they on name-brand tires sold by Dealership within 30 days of purchase. There are many theories on the cause of rarely feed on human blood. See participating Dealership for details. Expires: 09/08/10 White-Nose Syndrome; they all seem to With my brothers help, the bat house come back to climate change, pesticide use turned out great. Maybe it will help our local or other environmental toxins. There is fear bats. We are looking for tenants and hoping it may wipe out the endangered Indiana, that “if you build it they will come” applies. Virginia and Ozark big-eared and gray bats. Earlier I read that 40 percent of all the PHYLLIS and the Quackers can be reached at Oil Change & Essential Maintenance bats in the U.S. and Canada are endangered [email protected]. $39.95 THE WORKS FUEL SAVER PACKAGE • Motorcraft® Premium Synthetic Blend Oil and filter change • Rotate and inspect four tires • Check air and cabin air filters • Inspect brake system • Test battery • Check belts and hoses • Top off all fluids Up to five quarts of Motorcraft® oil and Motorcraft oil filter. Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded. See Service Advisor for vehicle exclusions and details. Expires: 09/05/09 $104.95 Motorcraft® Brakes, Installed! GOT NEWS? Save on brake service with the experts. Quick Lane®-installed retail Motorcraft brake pads IF YOU SEE NEWS HAPPENING OR HAVE SOMETHING TO REPORT, or shoes only on most cars and light trucks. Front or rear axle. Excludes machining rotors or drums. Taxes extra. See participating Quick Lane® for vehicle applications and details through 09/07/09. CALL THE SANTA MONICA PRESS AT OUR NEW TIPLINE! Located at Santa Monica Ford Call Us Today! 1230 Santa Monica Blvd. SANTA MONICA, CA 90404 CALL [310] 285-TIPS (310) 394-7476 www.smford.com Visit us online at smdp.com Parenting Change your water ... Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 7 CHANGE YOUR LIFE with “Beyond O2” Alkaline Water Debating the time for braces Alkaline Water • increased energy • better digestion reverses the • anti-aging • lower cholesterol • positive mood • clear skin BETH J. HARPAZ as an underbite, where the lower jaw is too big effects of illness and • stabilized blood sugars • disease reversal Associated Press Writer or the upper jaw is too small. “You’re trying to leads to: • weight loss (gout, diabetes, etc.) change growth and your window of opportu- NEW YORK Nadia Czekajewski got braces on nity has run out by age 10. The ideal time to (310) 664-8880 her teeth when she was 8. Now she’s in third start would be as early as age 7,” Proffit said. Beyond O Water House grade, turning 9, and “she’ll be done before The largest group of children getting 2 she begins fourth grade,” said her father, orthodontic treatment in the U.S. are those 2209 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405 Tomasz Czekajewski. with Class I malocclusion, with crowded www.beyondo2water.com “It was a wise decision to start young,” teeth that are either crooked or protrude. said Czekajewski, whose family lives in the For this group, Proffit said, “early treatment 5 gallons of “Beyond O2” Lakeview section of Chicago. “Kids are not works, but you have to do two phases of Alkaline Water as self-conscious at this age.” treatment. So they’re going to be in treat- Beyond O2 Water FREE (310) 664-8880 Braces used to be another miserable part ment for four years — a first phase, then a With this coupon. of being a teenager, but now some kids, like vacation, and a second phase.” Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Nadia, start and finish orthodontic treat- Proffit said there is one overarching rea- Home and Office Delivery NOW AVAILABLE! *Please bring an empty container for your water or you may purchase a container at the store ment long before adolescence. son to start early no matter what type of But despite the allure of getting it over treatment the child will need, and that’s with young, starting early is not right for when teeth are so crooked or unattractive every child. Experts say it strongly depends that “the child is really being teased and on the treatment required. harassed and has psychosocial problems,” he Achieve Your Health Goals Some children who start early end up in a said. “Most preadolescent kids shrug it off, CHOOSE A NEW APPROACH second phase of treatment, with braces into but some kids are really bothered by it.” the early teenage years despite having started The American Association of young, according to Dr. Flavio Uribe from Orthodontists says most treatment begins the University of Connecticut School of between ages 9 and 14, but there are no Colon Hydrotherapy Dental Medicine in Farmington, Conn. detailed statistics on preadolescents versus Transform your body | Support your healthy eating | Renew your colon fitness “That’s one of the criticisms of early teenagers. The AAO also said most ortho- treatment: Kids in braces for a long time,” dontic treatment lasts from one to three GENTLE • SAFE • EFFECTIVE Uribe said. “It’s controversial.” years, with two years being the average, but it Seaweed $ Raindrop For children with Class II malocclusion, had no statistics correlating length of treat- Wraps Treatments commonly referred to as an overbite or buck ment with age at which treatment began. 10 OFF SERVICES teeth,“there is no advantage to starting early,” Some family dentists offer orthodontic $ with this ad $ according to Dr. William Proffit, a professor treatment even though they are not board- at the University of North Carolina’s School certified orthodontists. But parents should 85 90 of Dentistry in Chapel Hill. be aware that “an orthodontist has an addi- 310.587.2639 Proffit said that was the conclusion of tional two to three years training after den- “three major, randomized clinical trials tal school, just to learn how to move teeth 1137 2nd Street, Suite 205 www.bodyzalive.com Santa Monica, CA 90403 comparing the outcomes of treatment” for properly,” said Dr. Robert Bray, president of Offer Expires: August 31st, 2009 younger versus older children. the American Association of Orthodontists, “Early treatment is more costly both in and an orthodontist in private practice in terms of the amount of money you have to Atlantic City, N.J. pay and the number of visits you make, and The AAO recommends having children there is a greater burden of treatment with screened by age 7 to assess what the best age no benefit for most children,” he said. for treatment is. Bray said prices for treat- Proffit was the author of one of the three ment range between $4,000 and $7,000, but studies that looked at early treatment for many orthodontists will do an initial screen- Class II malocclusion, with the other two ing for free. Often the price quoted for treat- done by researchers at the University of ment will not change regardless of how long Florida and in the United Kingdom. the child’s treatment takes. But Proffit emphasized that early treatment is beneficial for other conditions, such as a BETH J. HARPAZ is the author of several books, Class III malocclusion, commonly referred to including “13 Is the New 18.” Mad for monsters craft

JENNIFER FORKER 2. With the heavy-stock paper, create two tem- For The Associated Press plates: one for the monster body and the other for its head. For the body, measure the box length and (Instructions below are for use with .95-ounce cereal width from the cut made in step 1. (Note that not boxes; if using larger boxes, adapt the measurements all one-serving cereal boxes are the same size. The accordingly.) .95-ounce box measures 5-by-9 1/4 inches.) 3. For the monster head template, fold the heavy- Supplies: stock paper over the top of the box (the end with One-serving (.95-ounce) cereal boxes the cut made in step 1). Mark where the paper hits Colorful fake fur fabric (1/4 yard or smaller) the cut edge along the box circumference. Using Small Styrofoam balls and/or pom poms (various sizes) this as your guide, cut the paper into the shape of Pipe cleaners a “plus” sign, and according to the width of the Markers box’s four sides (e.g., for a .95-ounce box, the two Box cutter larger sides are 3 inches and the two narrower Sharp scissors sides are 1 3/4 inches). This template makes it White craft glue, such as Elmer’s easier to cut fur fabric that drops right over the four Ruler or tape measure sides of the box. Heavy-stock paper or poster board (for template) 4. Once the templates are made, use them to cut Optional craft supplies: out the monster body and head from fake fur fab- Felt (various colors) ric and/or felt. Beginning with the body, glue this Googly eyes onto the box. Use a lot of craft glue, and hold for Stickers a few minutes to secure. Then, glue the monster Assembly: head fabric or felt into place. 5. Decorate with the accessories, making sure an 1. Tape the cereal box closed. An inch to 1 1/2 older teenager or adult pokes the holes necessary inches from the top, and using box cutters or sharp for adding arms, antennae, etc. scissors, cut the box on three sides: both ends and 6. Once dry, these can be filled with wrapped one front side, so the box flips open. Halloween candy. International 8 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues Diplomats: 1st day of Iran nuke talks inconclusive

GEORGE JAHN Before the meeting, Iran's state-run Press Associated Press Writer TV had cited unidentified officials in Tehran as saying the Islamic Republic was looking to VIENNA A first day of talks to get Iran to keep its low-enriched uranium and buy send most of its enriched uranium abroad what it needed for the Tehran reactor — and thus delay its potential to make a abroad. One said Iran was looking to the nuclear weapon — ended inconclusively U.S., Russia or France for such supplies — a Monday, with Tehran remaining uncommit- stance that would likely doom the talks, with ted, diplomats told The Associated Press. neither the U.S. nor France expected to International Atomic Energy Agency accept anything short of an Iranian commit- chief Mohamed ElBaradei said the negotia- ment to ship out its own material for further tions between Iran and the U.S., Russia and enrichment. France got off to a "good start." However, Tehran's continued refusal to give up three diplomats, who were familiar with the most of its enriched stock could also abort discussions, suggested little was accom- chances of a second round of broader nego- plished outside of both sides outlining their tiations between Iran and the U.S., Britain, positions. Russia, France, Germany and China. The Iran had signaled going into the meeting first round was held Oct. 1 in Geneva. that it would not meet Western demands for The six powers have tentatively scheduled a deal under which it would ship most of its a follow-up meeting by the end of the enriched material out of the country. Tehran month aimed at starting negotiations that has said it needs enriched uranium for will ultimately place strict controls on Iran's nuclear fuel. The West fears it could be used enrichment activities. to make weapons, and the U.S. says Iran is Iran's interlocutors were trying Monday one to six years away from being able to do to implement what the West says Tehran had so. agreed to in Geneva: letting a foreign coun- The talks were focused on a technical try, most likely Russia, turn most of Iran's issue with huge strategic ramifications — low-enriched uranium into higher grades to whether Iran is ready to farm out some of its fuel its small research reactor in Tehran. uranium enrichment program to a foreign That would mean turning over more than country. 2,600 pounds (1,200 kilograms) of low- ElBaradei appeared cautiously optimistic enriched uranium — as much as 75 percent after the closed meetings, saying most tech- of Iran's declared stockpile. Tentative plans nical issues had been discussed and the par- would be for further enrichment in Russia ties would meet again Tuesday morning. and then conversion in France into metal "We have had this afternoon quite a con- fuel rods for Iran's reactor. structive meeting," ElBaradei told reporters. Iran agreeing to ship most of its enriched "We are off to a good start." uranium abroad would be significant in eas- ElBaradei did not elaborate, but his ing Western fears about Iran's program, upbeat interpretation was in line with his since 2,205 pounds (1,000 kilograms) is the stated preference for negotiations over sanc- commonly accepted threshold of the tions and other tough measures for dealing amount of low-enriched uranium needed with the issue. for production of weapons-grade uranium One diplomat said the talks were "not as enriched to levels above 90 percent. good as ElBaradei said, but good enough to Based on the present Iranian stockpile, have them continue." Another cautioned the U.S. has estimated that Tehran could against qualifying the discussions, noting produce a nuclear weapon between 2010 that they were in a very early stage. and 2015, an assessment that broadly agrees The delegations said little as they left the with those from Israel and other nations meeting. The chief Iranian delegate, Ali tracking Tehran's nuclear program. Asghar Soltanieh, said only that he endorsed If most of Iran's declared stock is taken ElBaradei's comments. out of the country, further enriched abroad Despite ElBaradei's upbeat assessment, and then turned into fuel for Iran's reactor, the diplomats said Iran would not elaborate any effort to make nuclear weapons would on whether it was ready to ship its enriched be delayed until Tehran again has enriched material out of the country. They said enough material to turn into weapons-grade Tehran had asked questions about the plan uranium. put forward by the U.S., Russia and France. David Albright of the Washington-based Iran, which holds a 10 percent share in a Institute for Science and International Eurodif nuclear plant in France, also criti- Security, which has tracked Iran for signs of cized President Nicolas Sarkozy's govern- covert proliferation, said any such deal ment for withholding enriched uranium would buy only a limited amount of time, from that facility, the diplomats said, speak- noting that Tehran could replace even 2,600 ing on condition of anonymity because the pounds (1,200 kilograms) of low-enriched talks were confidential. uranium "in little over a year." Iran now has Areva, the state-run French nuclear com- more than 4,000 centrifuges producing low- pany, has described Iran as a "sleeping part- enriched uranium, and its capacities are ner" in Eurodif, which Tehran bought into increasing. more than three decades ago. Iran is under Tehran, if it agrees to ship out the three sets of U.N. Security Council sanctions enriched uranium, could also resist pressure for defying demands that it freeze enrich- to hand over most of its stock in one batch, ment. The sanctions include embargoes on and instead seek to send small amounts at a all shipments of sensitive nuclear materials time. Iran has enough fuel for the Tehran or technology. reactor to last until mid-2011. INTERESTED IN YOUR DAILY FORECAST? CHECK OUT THE HOROSCOPES ON PAGE 17! Call us at (310) 458-7737 International Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 9 Former nurse’s aide in US becomes Ugandan king TOM MALITI the Moon has undergone many transforma- Associated Press Writer tions — from teenage leader of a rebel force to impoverished student to a nursing home KASESE, Uganda For years, Charles Wesley assistant working two jobs in the U.S., where Mumbere worked as a nurse’s aide in he lived for nearly 25 years. Maryland and Pennsylvania, caring for the Mumbere’s royal roots only became pub- elderly and sick. No one there suspected that lic in Pennsylvania this July, when he grant- he had inherited a royal title in his African ed an interview to The Patriot-News of homeland when he was just 13. Harrisburg as he was preparing to return to On Monday, after years of political Uganda. upheaval and financial struggle, Mumbere, He inherited the title when his father, 56, was finally crowned king of his people to Isaya Mukirania Kibanzanga, died while the sound of drumbeats and thousands of leading a secessionist group in the Rwenzori cheering supporters wearing cloth printed Mountains, otherwise known as the SUPPORTING SANTA MONICA • SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY! with his portraits. Mountains of the Moon. The rebels were At a public rally later in the day, Ugandan protesting the oppression of their Bakonzo President Yoweri Museveni officially recog- ethnic group by their then-rulers, the Toro nized the 300,000-strong Rwenzururu Kingdom. Kingdom. Museveni restored the traditional The Bakonzo demanded to be recognized kingdoms his predecessor banned in 1967, as a separate entity and named Kibanzanga, but has been adamant that kings restrict a former primary school teacher, as their themselves to cultural duties and keep out of king in 1963. AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION • CORPORATE ACCOUNTS • PREPAY ONLINE politics. “It was very difficult growing up in the SENIOR “It is a great moment to know that final- bush,” remembered Mumbere, who was 9 CITIZEN SantaSanta MonicaMonica toto ly the central government has understood years old when his father took the family DISCOUNT LAXLAX $30$30 FlatFlat RateRate the demands of the Bakonzo people who into the mountains. Although he received have been seeking very hard for recognition military training, Mumbere did not fight. Cannot be combined w/other offers or from hotels. Exp. 9/30/09 of their identity,” Mumbere told The “Our country has been independent (from Associated Press in the whitewashed single- the British) for 40-something years but in 24 HOUR SERVICE story building that serves as a palace. Rwenzururu you may not find running water, WE ACCEPT ALL COMPETITORS’ COUPONS The Rwenzururu parliament sits nearby, there are no hospitals,” Mumbere said. in a much larger structure made of reeds. It Shortly after Kibanzanga died, his son led was here the traditional private rituals were the fighters down from the mountains to 310-828-3333 held Sunday night and Monday morning to hand in their weapons. Mumbere went to the crown Mumbere king. United States in 1984 on a Uganda govern- Thousands walked several miles (kilome- ment scholarship, attending a business school PassengersWanted.netPassengersWanted.net ters) to see Mumbere, dressed in flowing until Uganda’s leadership changed and the green robes and a colorful hat, be officially stipend was stopped. He gained political asy- recognized. lum in 1987, trained as a nurse’s aide and Old men clutching canes shuffled up the took a job in a suburban Washington nursing hill beside women in colorful Ugandan home to pay his bills, said The Patriot-News dresses called “gomesi.” Among them was of Harrisburg in a July 2009 story. Masereka Tadai, 43, proudly overseeing In 1999, he moved to Harrisburg, practice for a march that retired scouts and Pennsylvania’s capital, where he worked for girl guides would perform before the king. at least two health care facilities. “Everyone is very happy because the pres- He was “very loyal, a very hard worker, a ident has accepted to come here and official- very private person,” said Johnna Marx, ly recognize the Rwenzururu Kingdom,” executive director of the Golden Living Tadai said over a nearby drumbeat. Center-Blue Ridge Mountain on the out- The new King of Uganda’s Mountains of skirts of Harrisburg. Mayor: Long way to go making Rio safe before 2016 Olympics

ROB HARRIS During the gang battle, bullets hit a police AP Sports Writer helicopter hovering overhead and it crashed in a fireball onto a football field, killing three LONDON Rio de Janeiro has a tough battle officers and injuring three more. ahead combatting security problems before Two years before the Olympics, Rio will the 2016 Olympics, the Brazilian city’s host World Cup football matches, including mayor said Monday. the final at the Maracana stadium. The challenges facing mayor Eduardo When Rio was chosen over Chicago, Paes since winning the Olympic vote earlier Madrid and Tokyo to host the Olympics in this month were underscored by a wave of the Oct. 2 vote, its bid was the only one that violence in a city slum over the weekend that pointed to security concerns. left 21 people dead. “We are being tough with these problems,” “We never hid our problems during the Paes said.“We are sure by 2016 we will deliver the bid process — we always told people we had games and hopefully in a way that the city will be problems and we are facing the problems,” more peaceful and secure for all our citizens. Paes told the Global Sports Industry Summit “We worry about security for our citi- in London.“We still have a lot to do, we have zens, for our everyday lives, for the visitors a long way to go and what happened this that come on a regular basis. That’s our chal- weekend showed that.” lenge and things are moving forward. ... The The firefight between rival drug gangs violence we face in Rio will be much, much raged Saturday in the Morro dos better by 2016.” Macacos (“Monkey Hill”) shantytown Craig Reedie, a member of the about five miles southwest of one of the International Olympic Committee’s execu- zones where the Olympics will be held in tive board, said the significance of gang vio- seven years. lence should not be overstated. Local 10 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues Judge rules against weed moratorium

FROM POT PAGE 1 August but has yet to be charged. Authorities recovered 452 marijuana plants, more than people with referrals from doctors and an 100 pounds of hashish and more than identification card to smoke pot. $100,000 in cash from his home and dispen- “Everybody is scared,”said Tepel, who has saries in Marina del Rey and Culver City. spoken with other pot store operators. “Why Defense attorney William Kroger said are voters’ rights being stepped all over? This authorities fail to account for expenses and kind of blind justice has to stop.” other costs dispensary owners incur and the The crackdown is a crushing blow for proliferation of new rivals has hurt business. dispensary owners who were relieved in “Most of my clients aren’t making a lot of March when U.S. Attorney General Eric money,” said Kroger, who represents about a Holder said federal agents would only go dozen other owners. “I’d like to see Cooley after marijuana distributors who violate sit down with us and keep shops open for both federal and state laws. those who need it and thin out the herd so A new policy memo issued Monday by there aren’t so many of them.” the Justice Department told prosecutors that James Shaw of the Union of Medical pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned Marijuana Patients, an advocacy group for suppliers should not be targeted for federal users, said his group plans to file a lawsuit prosecution in states that allow medical against the city and county of Los Angeles to marijuana. The guidelines do, however, prohibit prosecution of legal organizations. make it clear that federal agents will go after While the definition of a compliant dis- people whose distribution goes beyond what pensary is open to interpretation, Shaw said is permitted under state law or use medical it’s up to local municipalities to determine marijuana as a cover for other crimes. what matches up best with state law. The comments Holder made earlier this “Wherever there are regulations, there is year appear to have emboldened entrepre- less need for law enforcement intervention,” neurs as marijuana shops cropped up across Shaw said. California. In Los Angeles alone, there are an Nowhere is the topic more muddled than in estimated 800 dispensaries, more than any Los Angeles, where city officials say plenty of other city in the nation. In 2005, there were people are getting high for the wrong reasons. only four, authorities said. While the city has had a moratorium pro- Cooley contends a vast majority of sever- hibiting new medical marijuana facilities for al hundred outlets his office investigated two years, officials have been unable to pass an aren’t following state law. Initially, the law ordinance governing the dispensaries. More allowed authorized marijuana users to grow than 180 dispensaries qualified to remain open their own plants, but lawmakers revised the under the moratorium, but many others took law in 2003 to allow collectives to provide advantage of a loophole known as a “hardship pot grown by members. exemption” that allowed them to open while Cooley said he would target stores who awaiting city approval. are profiting and selling to people who don’t On Monday, Los Angeles Superior Court qualify for medicinal marijuana. Judge James C. Chalfant temporarily barred “All those who are operating illegally, our city officials from enforcing the moratori- advice to them is to shut down voluntarily um, saying the City Council failed to follow and they won’t be subject to prosecution,” state law when it extended an initial ban. Cooley told The Associated Press on Chaflant’s ruling came in response to a Wednesday. lawsuit filed by Green Oasis, a medical mar- At the same time, advocates are gathering ijuana collective that sued the city last signatures to get as many as three pot-legal- month. The injunction only applies to Green ization measures on next year’s ballot in Oasis but it could inspire other dispensaries California. One poll shows voters would to follow suit. support legalizing marijuana outright. Tepel, a married father of four, agrees Thirteen states, including California, allow some pot clinics abuse the system but he medical marijuana. maintains he had all the proper paperwork Cooley said his office has been assessing and followed the rules. If police had thor- the rush of marijuana dispensaries for the oughly investigated, they would have found past two years and has provided training for most of his customers were either older or his staff over the past several months in female, as opposed to younger men, and anticipation of filing cases. many grew their own marijuana and sold the “Holder’s statement probably created the drug to Tepel as allowed by the state. impression that there wasn’t going to be any After investing tens of thousands of dol- federal investigation or prosecution of these lars, Tepel argued it will take years to recoup entities,” Cooley said. “There has to be some his investment. clarification.” Tepel believes his shop in a strip mall Some legal observers believe the first case with tinted black windows was targeted Cooley files since his announcement will because it was on a busy street and not “in show how egregious the illegal behavior has the hood or in a back alley.” become among medical marijuana outlets. “We’re not tatted-up drug dealers. This is “He’s going to find a dispensary that is a family run operation,” said Tepel, who way over the line,” said Rory Little, a profes- pleaded not guilty Monday to one count of sor at the University of California Hastings felony possession of marijuana with the College of Law. intent to sell. “I don’t want to do anything to Among the candidates are Jeffrey Joseph, jeopardize my future, my family’s future. We who runs Organica and was arrested in didn’t deserve this.” DO YOU HAVE COMMUNITY NEWS? Submit news releases to [email protected] or by fax at (310) 576-9913 Visit us online at smdp.com Local Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 11 Back Pain? Get Back Your Quality of Life

50% OFF A Comprehensive Spinal Consultation with this ad

Providing our personalized care, open communication, and the latest technological advances to ensure a return to your active lifestyle.

310.776.7545 | 2811 Wilshire Blvd. • Ste 850 | www.santamonicaspine.com

WHAT A DOLL Brandon Wise [email protected] CNN talk show host Larry King (left) and his wife, Shawn (center) are presented with honorary white doc- tor's coats and a lifelike doll of Shawn during the 10th annual Mattel Party on the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday afternoon. The Kings were honored for their work with the Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA. Garner, Ryan targeted FROM PAPS PAGE 1 standing of what can be an unbearable situation. Sean Burke, the founder of the Paparazzi west of the school to one-way traffic and Reform Initiative, said he believes the gener- adding a stop sign, changing the wrought iron al public will eventually learn about the entrance gate to a solid door to better ensure intrusiveness and dangers of the paparazzi privacy, and installing a video camera system. and start demanding changes, starting a “The Santa Monica Police Department is chain reaction that will lead to elected offi- very sensitive to those issues of the First cials strengthening privacy laws. Amendment and we recognize folks can legal- He said the purpose of the initiative is to ly occupy and use public spaces,”Sanchez said. educate the public about how “crazy” the The department has responded to about paparazzi are and to rally support for a dozen calls over the presence of the reform. Burke previously spent eight years as paparazzi, though no citations were ever the head of security for a celebrity whom he issued. Police officers have also stepped up declined to identify. patrol of the area. “I don’t think anyone really gets this He said police could enforce trespassing except security and the celebrities who know laws if the photographers were to climb onto how crazy it gets on the street,” he said. cars that belong to other people or for dis- Burke said the recent passage of an assem- turbing the peace. bly bill by Speaker Karen Bass, D-Culver City, Mary Hartzell, the director of the nursery expanding privacy laws to penalize persons school, said the problem was not as intense dur- who purchase, publish and print images of ing the summer when classes were not in session. individuals which they knew were illegally The school operates a small summer camp. obtained, is a step in the right direction. She added that the celebrity family who has “There’s no way we want to restrict the been drawing the most attention is currently First Amendment but there is a difference in another city but is expected to return in between a newsworthy and non-newsworthy November along with the photographers. item,” Burke said. “The way it’s going now, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck have newsworthy includes everything from walk- been photographed picking up their daugh- ing out of the door to pick up your newspa- ter Violet, as has Meg Ryan. per to the latest mass murder. “It seems as though the paparazzi know “That is the spectrum and it shouldn’t be. where the people are and they aren’t going to Someone shopping and buying a banana come here if the (celebrities) they are seek- isn’t newsworthy.” ing are not here,” she said. The solution could come from an under- [email protected]

Servicing Our Customers & Community Since 1982

www.dr4insurance.com 2 for 1 Breakfast State Sandwich Special 12 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

On TUESDAYS Buy any breakfast sandwich and get 2nd IBM puts executive on one of equal or lesser value for FREE! LOL: laughing out loud HOURS: 6:30am to BRB: be right back leave after charges 3:30pm daily 513 Rose Avenue, Venice MUSM: miss you so much JORDAN ROBERTSON 310.396.2333 A/S/L: age, sex, location AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO IBM Corp. put a top executive on leave BF: boyfriend Monday after he was charged in an insider trading scandal for allegedly leaking secrets about IBM’s earnings and finan- OLL: online love cial dealings with corporate partners. LULAS: love you like a sister The company said Robert Moffat, a senior vice president and cost-cutting maven who was considered a possible can- POS: parent over shoulder didate to succeed CEO Sam Palmisano, no longer serves as an officer of the company. WTGP: want to go private? A woman who answered the phone at Moffat’s home in Connecticut said he would not comment. Kerry Lawrence, LMIRL: let’s meet in real life an attorney representing Moffat, said the government hasn’t accused Moffat of profiting from the alleged scheme. “Not only have they not alleged that, but that definitely did not happen,” Lawrence said. HDOP: help delete online predators Rodney Adkins, who has been senior vice president in charge of development and manufacturing, was tapped to Taking care of all your insurance needs assume Moffat’s position on an acting basis. That gives him oversight over IBM’s mainframes and computer servers. I Adkins is the highest-ranking black executive IBM has Life Insurance Every day, children are sexually solicited online. ever had. I Disability Insurance Moffat was one of six executives and hedge fund man- agers arrested Friday in connection with a wide-ranging I Long-Term Care Insurance scam that authorities say generated more than $25 million in Call me today for more information You don’t know what your kids are saying online. Or who they are saying it to. A lot of times neither illegal profits. do they. Protect your kid’s online life. To get a full list of acronyms or report an incident, call The bust ensnared one of America’s wealthiest men, Raj Health Insurance underwritten by: Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, Omaha, NE 68175. Life insurance underwritten 1-800-THE LOST or visit cybertipline.com. HDOP: help delete online predators CA LIC 0E76434 by: United of Omaha Life Insurance Company. These policies have exclusions, limitations, and reductions. AFN3 9196 Rajaratnam, a portfolio manager for the Galleon Group hedge fund; two people from another hedge fund; and fig- Eric Boehm • 310.742.3440 • www.mutualofomaha.com/agent/ericboehm ures from chip maker Intel Corp. and consulting firm McKinsey & Co. The hedge fund defendants are accused of trading securi- ties in several publicly traded companies based on confiden- tial information they got from the executives. Moffat’s arrest is a rare stain on the reputation of IBM, which promotes “trust in all relationships” as one of its key values. Moffat, a college track star who has worked at IBM since 1978, is known as an operational expert who has worked in some of IBM’s toughest divisions trying to unlock more profit. That included the personal computer business, which IBM sold in 2004 to China-based Lenovo Group. IBM has trumpeted Moffat’s ability to slash costs and make the com- pany faster and more efficient, particularly in manufactur- ing. Moffat, 53, is accused of supplying Danielle Chiesi, who worked for a hedge fund known as New Castle, details about IBM’s earnings; the timing of a restructuring at IBM partner Advanced Micro Devices Inc.; and the financials of Sun Microsystems Inc., whose books IBM was poring over this year as part of an acquisition bid. It’s unclear from the court filings how Moffat would have benefited. Lawrence, Moffat’s lawyer, declined to comment further on the case. His arrest comes after a tough stretch for IBM, which is based in Armonk, N.Y. Two weeks ago the company acknowledged that the U.S. Justice Department is looking into allegations the company abused its dominant position in mainframe computers, one of IBM’s most important products. And last week the com- pany reported higher quarterly profit and boosted its 2009 earnings forecast, but the stock fell. The shares had already appreciated significantly, and some investors were apparent- ly expecting more from the results. Intel, the world’s largest maker of computer microproces- sors, said it was blindsided by the arrest of its employee, MUSM: miss you so much Rajiv Goel, 51, a director of strategic investment in Intel’s BF: boyfriend treasury department. Intel spokesman Chuck Mulloy said the company hasn’t been contacted by law enforcement. OLL: online love Goel, who has been placed on leave, declined to com- POS: parent over shoulder ment. WTGP: want to go private? LMIRL: let’s meet in real life HDOP: help delete online predators

Every day, children are sexually solicited online.

You don’t know what your kids are saying online. Or who they are saying it to. A lot of times neither do they. Protect your kid’s online life. To get a full list of acronyms or report an incident, call 1-800-THE LOSTor visit cybertipline.com. HDOP: help delete online predators State Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 13 Mexican family finds work, then loss, in US

ELLIOT SPAGAT Salorio, says the crime doesn’t amount to Associated Press Writer murder even if the government can prove the defendant was driving. EL CENTRO, Calif. Esteban Contreras had a “I’m not an assassin,” Toribio Gama told bad feeling when his daughter and her hus- reporters Friday after court adjourned. “It band said they were going to sneak across was an accident. ... I feel very badly about the border with their children. everything that happened. I could have even He remembers telling his son-in-law: lost my life.” “You’re going to put your children’s lives in The defendant said he crossed the border danger. You’re going to put your wife’s life in illegally on his way to Atlanta, where his rel- danger, your own life.” atives work in restaurants. He came from a “He replied that he found a good smug- farming village in the southern Mexican gler, that everything would be all right, noth- state of Guerrero and says he hopes to even- ing would happen,” Contreras said Friday in tually find a job working with computers. an interview with The Associated Press. Cecilia and her family are from San Pablo A few days later, his daughter, son-in-law de los Remedios, a village in central Mexico and 10-year-old grandson were among six known for growing corn, oats and barley — passengers who drowned when a sport utili- and for sending people to the United States. ty vehicle packed with about 20 suspected She is now being raised by her grandfather. Norelco electric shaver illegal immigrants plunged into a canal near Esteban Contreras says he earns the the border after a police chase. His 12-year- equivalent of about $1,500 a year harvesting old granddaughter, Cecilia Cid-Contreras, corn and feeds the family with milk from his survived. cows and eggs from his chickens. Neighbors The teenager who prosecutors say was work at a nearby factory that pays about $50 $ .99 driving the SUV is on trial for murder in a a week. case that highlights the extreme risks that One son went to the U.S. about four years Sale 99 some migrant smugglers take to elude cap- ago, and three others followed about two Model# ture. Alejandro Toribio Gama, 16, faces a months before the crash. They work con- 5822xL maximum sentence of life in prison if con- struction in New York City. Larry’s Shaver shop • 821 Wilshire Blvd • 310-393-3291 victed in the July 2008 crash. His attorney Before leaving for Southern California, maintains he was not the driver. his daughter, Angelica Contreras Reyes, sent The girl, now 13, testified for nearly three her children’s birth certificates to a sister-in- hours last week at the trial in Westmorland, law to enroll them in school. She was 33 about 120 miles east of San Diego. when she died. Cecilia recounted waking up underwater, Contreras’ son-in-law, Avelino Velasco, unable to breathe, and swimming to a bank. quit his job as a truck driver. He died at 40. Showing no emotion as she spoke through Cecilia refuses to go inside the home an interpreter, she testified that Toribio where she lived with her parents and her Gama kicked her in the stomach when she brother, Juan, though her grandparents are pleaded for help saving her family. keeping it for her. The crash followed a five-minute police “The only thing she wants to do is study,” chase on a dirt road in which a Westmorland her grandfather said. “She says, ‘I’m going to police officer said his speedometer reached do something with my life.’” 70 mph, according to court testimony. Cecilia’s appearance in Imperial Superior Cecilia testified that the driver ignored Court surprised some trial watchers. passengers’ pleas to slow down after the Officials at the Mexican consulate in chase ended. The SUV crashed about 10 Calexico, Calif., had told The Associated minutes later. Press and the defense attorney that the girl’s Toribio Gama’s attorney, Benjamin family opposed her testifying. STATE BRIEFS

CUPERTINO IPhone helps up Apple profit 47 pct; stock leaps Apple’s net income rose 47 percent in the most recent quarter as more people gave in to the iPhone craze. The results, released Monday, sent Apple shares surging 6 per- cent in extended trading. RECYCLE NOW! Apple unveiled a faster iPhone in June and cut the price of the previous generation of the phone to $99. That boosted iPhone sales from July through September to 7.4 million devices, half a million more than last year. CARDBOARD Apple weathered the economic meltdown better than other computer companies, giv- ing it a running start when PC sales grew in the quarter. Apple sold 3.1 million Macs, a 19 $100 per ton with percent rise from the same period a year ago. this coupon expires 10-31-09 Apple says it earned $1.82 per share in its fiscal fourth quarter. Sales jumped 25 per- cent to $9.9 billion. Apple shares were up $11.64 at $201.50 in extended trading, nearing a multi-year Aluminum Plastic Glass Bi-Metal Newspaper high, after closing the regular session at $189.86, up 1 percent on the day. ASSOCIATED PRESS CardboardWhite/Color/Computer Paper Copper & Brass WINTON

Parents arrested after children found home alone MICHIGAN The parents of three young girls are facing charges after authorities say they left the Santa Monica Recycling Center children alone in their Merced County apartment. X 2411 Delaware Avenue in Santa Monica 24TH A deputy responding on Monday to the apartment in Winton says he found the apart- DELAWARE AVE. CLOVERFIELD ment in disarray, with the three girls, ages 4, 6 and 8, alone inside. (310) 453-9677 10 WEST One of the girls told the deputy that they hadn’t seen their mother since Saturday. As the deputy investigated, the mother, 29-year-old Ambrosia Valle, arrived home. A short time later, the father, 36-year-old Nepamuseno Vega, came out from another apartment in the complex. INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? Both parents were arrested on suspicion of child endangerment and neglect. The children were taken into protective custody by Child Protective Services. Call us at (310) 458-7737 AP National 14 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 Feds issue new SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009 medical pot policy

DEVLIN BARRETT Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON Pot-smoking patients or their sanctioned sup- pliers should not be targeted for federal prosecution in states that allow medical marijuana, prosecutors were told Monday in a new policy memo issued by the Justice Department. Under the policy spelled out in a three-page legal memo, federal prosecutors are being told it is not a good use of their time to arrest people who use or provide medical marijuana GAMES 25¢ COSTUME CONTEST in strict compliance with state law. BEGINS AT 6:00 PM. The guidelines issued by the department do, however, make FUNHOUSE $1.00 it clear that federal agents will go after people whose marijua- NO TICKETS SOLD na distribution goes beyond what is permitted under state law PICTURE BOOTH $1.00 AFTER 8:15 P.M. or use medical marijuana as a cover for other crimes. The memo advises prosecutors they “should not focus federal resources in your states on individuals whose actions are in clear and unambiguous compliance with existing state laws providing for the medical use of marijuana.” The new policy is a significant departure from the Bush administration, which insisted it would continue to enforce federal anti-pot laws regardless of state codes. “It will not be a priority to use federal resources to pros- The PALloween Carnival is made possible through the generous support of: ecute patients with serious illnesses or their caregivers who are complying with state laws on medical marijuana, but we will not tolerate drug traffickers who hide behind claims of compliance with state law to mask activities that are clearly illegal,” Attorney General Eric Holder said in a statement. By the government’s count, 14 states allow some use of marijuana for medical purposes: Alaska, California, Colorado, Trick-or-Treat Sponsors Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Some medical marijuana advocates say Maryland shouldn’t be included in that group, because the law there only allows for reduced penalties for medical marijuana usage. California stands out among those for the widespread pres- ence of dispensaries — businesses that sell marijuana and even Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica advertise their services. Colorado also has several dispensaries, Mummy Sponsors Candy Corn Sponsors and Rhode Island and New Mexico are in the process of licens- ing providers, according to the Marijuana Policy Project, a Pacific Park – Los Angeles Orthopedic Sheraton Delfina – Heidi Solz & Roger Kerr – Tenger-Miller group that promotes the decriminalization of marijuana use. Hospital Luskin Children’s Clinic – 7-eleven Insurance – First Private Bank & Trust – Santa Monica Fire Advocates say marijuana is effective in treating chronic Santa Monica Police Officer’s Association Fighters 1109 – Baker & Hostetler – Bob Gabriel Insurance Co. pain and nausea, among other ailments. Rand – Fresh and Natural – Santa Monica Bay Physicians LOEWS Santa Monica Beach Hotel Holder said in March that he wanted federal law enforce- Goblin Sponsors The Westside Company – Famima!! – Mattel Children’s Hospital ment officials to pursue those who violate both federal and SM-UCLA Medical Center – Jim Parr Jr. – Y Water Bourget Bros. Building Materials – Earth, Wind, & Flour state law, but it has not been clear how that goal would be put into practice. Pepsico Food Service Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, & Associates The memo spelling out the policy was sent Monday to Jack-O-Lantern Sponsors Ghost Sponsors federal prosecutors in the 14 states, and also to top officials Wilson & Valley Towing, Inc – Nort & Jean Wyner Eddie Kanter – Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, & Assoc. at the FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration. Santa Monica Daily Press The memo written by Deputy Attorney General David Dealer Operating Control Service – Patton’s Pharmacy Standard Parking – Capital Source Bank – Sysco Ogden emphasizes that prosecutors have wide discretion in Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.– Coalition of Santa Monica City Santa Monica Days Inn – David and Marilyn Freeman choosing which cases to pursue, and says it is not a good use Employees – Jarritos – Santa Monica Lions Club Nasatir, Hirsch, Podberesky & Genego of federal manpower to prosecute those who are without a Santa Monica Pier Lessee’s Association Dreyfuss Construction – Barrett’s Appliances doubt in compliance with state law. The Barker Hangar is wheelchair-accessible. If you have an event specific disability-related request, please contact the PAL staff at (310) 458-8988 “This is a major step forward,” said Bruce Mirken, com- or TTY: (310)458-8696 at least three days prior to the event. Santa Monica Big Blue Bus Line #14 serves the Santa Monica Airport. munications director for the Marijuana Policy Project. “This change in policy moves the federal government dramatically toward respecting scientific and practical reality.” The change has critics, including lawmakers who see it as a tactical retreat in the fight against Mexican drug cartels. “We cannot hope to eradicate the drug trade if we do not first address the cash cow for most drug trafficking organi- zations — marijuana,” said Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee. Administration officials said the government will still SAVE YOUR MONEY prosecute those who use medical marijuana as a cover for other illegal activity. AND ONE DAY IT’LL In particular, the memo urges prosecutors to pursue mar- ijuana cases which involve violence, the illegal use of RETURN THE FAVOR. firearms, selling pot to minors, money laundering or involvement in other crimes. And while the policy memo describes a change in priori- ties away from prosecuting medical marijuana cases, it does FEEDTHEPIG.ORG not rule out the possibility that the federal government FIND THE BENEFITS OF SAVING FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE. could still prosecute someone whose activities are allowed under state law. The memo, officials said, is designed to give a sense of prosecutorial priorities to U.S. attorneys in the states that allow medical marijuana. It notes that pot sales in the United States are the largest source of money for violent Mexican drug cartels, but adds that federal law enforcement agencies have limited resources. National Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 15 Hospitals restricting visitors to stop swine flu

LAURAN NEERGAARD to-expect tours for the soon-to-deliver. “It forces parents to be aware of how they Why so many child bans? Because this AP Medical Writer Still other hospitals are trying education can carry germs,” said Powers, who added new flu, what scientists call the 2009 H1N1 instead of rules, posting signs that urge peo- that the new policy also made it easier to strain, spreads so easily among children. WASHINGTON Visiting a loved one in the ple of any age to postpone that visit if they explain to her just-over-the-limit 12-year- “This has not been a policy that has been hospital? Better check on new flu limits first. have a sniffle or cough. Atlanta’s Emory old daughter that she couldn’t visit, either, taken lightly,” infectious disease chief Dr. Hospitals around the country are turning University is discouraging but not barring because of a cold. “It’s hard on the family Yvonne Maldonado says in a video posted away visiting children and tightening restric- children — while stocking lots of hand san- when you can’t be together, but if you can’t on Stanford’s Web site to warn the public of tions on adults, too, in hopes of limiting itizer and face masks for visitors that, judg- be together because of germs. ...” Monday’s change at the hospital. spread of swine flu in the hallways — ing by frequent refills, are getting used. On the other side, nurses describe some But University of Washington epidemiol- although there’s little science the limits “There’s no perfect way,”said Dr. William tears when new mothers learn they’ll have to ogist Ira Longini, a well-known expert in work. Schaffner, a flu specialist at Vanderbilt go home before introducing all the relatives how influenza spreads, calls banning all chil- Utah and Colorado are recommending University Medical Center, which is going to the newborn. And hospitals hasten to say dren “a little extreme.” He prefers for short- visitor limits for hospitals statewide. But with the signs but reassesses weekly. “We they make exceptions if, for instance, a fam- term visitors to wear a mask: “If somebody’s mostly it’s a hospital-by-hospital decision, cannot hermetically seal the institution. You ily member is dying. washing their hands and wearing a mask, meaning clinics in the same town can have can have people who are going to get sick This isn’t about patients admitted for flu they’re probably not going to infect anybody different rules. tomorrow who already are excreting the treatment; hospitals are supposed to follow else.” The result? Huge variation. The large virus.” specific infection-control steps for them. Vanderbilt’s Schaffner recalls being a for- Stanford University Hospital in California It makes for a confusing time as hospitals The problem: There’s been little study of lorn little boy waving to his father, hospital- on Monday barred anyone under 16 from struggle to balance the recuperative effects of whether curbing visitors, or screening them ized for appendicitis, from the street. Today, visiting, while the small Central Vermont having loved ones visit with the fear that for symptoms, keeps flu from sneaking into there’s good evidence that support from Hospital turned away the under-12 crowd. they’ll carry in swine flu to people already other parts of the hospital. family and friends can hasten recovery. So in Other hospitals have settled on 14 or 18. weakened from something else. Visitors aren’t the only risk. Health care recent years, many hospitals have ended vis- The Indiana Heart Hospital announced it But Dorothy Powers of Overlea, Md., was workers might wear masks while caring for a itation restrictions outside of intensive care isn’t checking for age but for symptoms: thrilled with the change. When her 9-year- flu patient, but they can catch the virus at units or other especially vulnerable rooms, Visitors are supposed to answer some ques- old son Tyler underwent another round of home and bring it back to work. One major and even install fold-out couches and other tions and wear a green sticker showing they chemotherapy for leukemia last week, for difficulty in fighting flu is that people can amenities to encourage families to stay. were cleared to enter. the first time the halls at the University of spread it up to 24 hours before their own Stay tuned: The new limits are supposed In the Washington, D.C., suburbs, the Maryland Hospital for Children weren’t full symptoms appear. to disappear when flu season ends. Inova Health System hospital chain is warn- of other patients’ siblings and friends. New Consequently, neither the Centers for “Hopefully, it’s going to be a short one,” ing pregnant women they can have just one rules bar visitors under 12, limit each patient Disease Control and Prevention nor the said University of Maryland pediatrics visitor during their stay in the maternity to two visitors — and require those people American Hospital Association have set chairman Dr. Steven Czinn. “We’ll be very ward, and it has canceled its popular what- to stay inside the child’s room. guidelines on the issue. conservative in lifting the policy.” Balloon boy charges may not come until next week

P. SOLOMON BANDA related news event to take place since the planning was a marketing ploy by the “This thing has become so convoluted,” Associated Press Writer Roswell Crash of 1947, and the result will be Heenes, who met in acting school in Heene said, tears welling in his eyes. He said a dramatic increase in local and national Hollywood and have twice appeared on his wife was holding together better than he FORT COLLINS, Colo. Authorities investi- awareness about The Heene Family, our ABC’s reality show “Wife Swap.” was. gating the family accused of perpetrating the Reality Series, as well as the UFO “We certainly know that there’s a conspir- Once investigators got a good look at the balloon boy hoax to promote a reality show Phenomenon in general,” according to a acy between the husband and wife, you’ve “flying saucer” they determined that the thin said Monday they don’t expect to bring pos- copy of the show’s proposal provided to the probably seen some of the e-mails and some mylar balloon covered with foil and held sible charges until at least next week. site by Thomas. of the things on the Internet suggesting that together with duct tape would not have been Larimer County sheriff’s spokeswoman Gawker.com editor-in-chief Gabriel there may be other conspirators,” Alderden able to launch with the 37-pound-boy Eloise Campanella said that investigators Snyder confirmed the New York-based Web said. inside, according to Colorado State don’t anticipate finishing their reports and site paid Thomas, but declined to say how Alderden said documents show that a University physics professor Brian Jones. presenting them to the district attorney’s much for the story billed with the headline: media outlet has agreed to pay money to the Alderden said he didn’t know whether the office until next week. It will then be up to “Exclusive: I Helped Richard Heene Plan a Heenes with regard to the balloon incident. 6-year-old had been hiding in the rafters of prosecutors to decide whether to file charges Balloon Hoax.” Alderden didn’t name the media outlet but the family’s garage during an intense five- against Richard Heene or his wife, Mayumi. Snyder said Thomas was planning to said it was a show that blurs “the line hour search, as the family claimed. The couple’s lawyer, David Lane, said ear- meet with investigators but Larimer County between entertainment and news.” lier in the day that he expected charges to be sheriff’s spokeswoman Kathy Messick It wasn’t clear whether the deal was “For all we know he may have been two filed by Wednesday. With television cameras wouldn’t comment on whether he had been signed before or after the alleged hoax, or blocks down the road playing on the swing and reporters set up outside the Heene interviewed. Messages left for Thomas by whether the media outlet was a possible con- in the city park,” the sheriff said. home, Lane has stressed that the Heenes are The Associated Press were not returned. spirator. The sheriff said all three of the Heenes’ sons willing to turn themselves in to avoid the Thomas, 25, said in his Gawker.com story knew of the hoax, but likely won’t face charges spectacle of a public arrest. that the plan he knew about did not involve “Let’s call it (my statement) short of spec- because of their ages. The oldest son is 10. Lane declined to say directly whether he Heene’s children. ulation that a media outlet was in on the Alderden said investigators had an “aha” believes the incident was a hoax but said the The emergence of the e-mails is the latest hoax, but let’s not discount the possibility,” moment that the story was a hoax when Falcon Heenes are innocent unless convicted. The twist in a story that played out live on he said. turned to his father during a CNN interview family remained in seclusion Monday at national television on Thursday when a sil- In an e-mail Sunday to the AP, Snyder Thursday and said what sounded like “you had their home. ver helium-filled balloon floated away from said editors at Gawker.com had not contact- said we did this for a show” when asked why he “If they (prosecutors) can prove their the Heenes’ home with 6-year-old Falcon ed the Heene family or offered them money didn’t come out of his hiding place. case beyond a reasonable doubt, that’s one believed to be aboard. But he was never in for their story, referring to Alderden’s refer- On Friday, Falcon got sick during two thing. If they can’t prove their case beyond a the balloon. ence to a deal being struck by a media outlet. separate TV interviews when asked again reasonable doubt, that’s another,” he told Some flights at Denver International “No, that wasn’t us,” Snyder said. why he hid. The Associated Press. Airport had to be changed to a different run- The sheriff said he expected to recom- Alderden said they didn’t question the Investigators also say they want to ques- way, but the airport remained open during mend charges of conspiracy, contributing to family Friday because they wanted to keep tion an associate of his after e-mails surfaced the balloon’s flight, airport spokesman the delinquency of a minor, making a false the family’s cooperation by maintaining the showing the two had discussed a balloon Chuck Cannon said Monday. Previous report to authorities and attempting to appearance that they believed their story. hoax months ago as part of a public rela- reports said the airport was temporarily shut influence a public servant. Federal charges That’s the same day the sheriff gave a press tions campaign for the reality show. down. were also possible. conference in which he said he believed the Robert Thomas of Denver claimed Heene The National Guard provided two heli- The most serious charges are felonies and saga was a “real event.” He said Sunday that had told him he was planning a media stunt copters in an attempt to rescue the child, carry a maximum sentence of six years in those assurances were part of his effort to to promote a proposed reality show. costing several thousand dollars. When the prison and a $500,000 fine. Alderden said keep the family’s trust. Thomas, a self-described researcher, sold his balloon landed without the boy, officials they would be seeking restitution for the Records show that police have responded story to Gawker.com and provided the Web thought he had fallen out and began the costs, though he didn’t have an estimate. to the house at least twice in the past year, site with e-mail exchanges between him and grim search for his body. As Alderden told reporters Sunday that including a possible domestic violence inci- Heene. Thomas said the show would feature Sheriff Jim Alderden announced Sunday the whole thing was a hoax, the Heenes were dent in February. No charges were filed. Heene as a mad scientist who carries out that he’s seeking charges, including felonies, shopping for snacks at Wal-Mart, where Alderden said officials tried Saturday to various scientific experiments. against Richard and Mayumi Heene. Richard Heene told the AP he was “seeking persuade Mayumi Heene, 45, to go to a safe “This will be the most significant UFO- Alderden said the stunt two weeks in the counsel.” house, but she declined. Sports 16 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues Coach says two teammates with victim during stabbing

PAT EATON-ROBB sored by the school’s West Indian Awareness Associated Press Writer Organization. The violence came less than 12 hours STORRS, Conn. One teammate performed after UConn’s 38-25 homecoming victory first aid while another comforted a over Louisville. Edsall identified Howard’s University of Connecticut football player body at St. Francis Hospital and Medical who was fatally stabbed during a fight out- Center in Hartford Sunday morning. side a school-sanctioned dance over the The team will wear a sticker with weekend, their coach said Monday. Howard’s initials on its helmets for the rest Coach Randy Edsall wouldn’t identify the of the season and will carry Howard’s helmet teammates or say how many players wit- or jersey to away games, Edsall said. nessed the fight that led to the death of 20- The coach said he doesn’t know if the two year-old Jasper Howard. A second player teammates who helped Howard will play also was stabbed, but sustained only minor when the Huskies visit Big East foe West injuries. Virginia on Saturday. “One had Jasper in his arms and the other “I’ve talked to both of them each day,” he was pressuring where the wound went in said. “I’ve got to see where they’re at today, and had blood on his hands,” Edsall said. see where they’re at tomorrow and I will tell “And those two young men are pretty deeply them if they don’t feel they are mentally SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 66° affected right now.” ready to play, that’s their decision, and I’ll The state’s medical examiner’s office said honor whatever decision they want to SWELL FORECAST Monday that Howard died from a single stab make.” Should see SW swell from that New Zealand system. This should bring waist to chest high surf from about 210°. Wind swell from the NW is looking minimal, perhaps waist high around west facing breaks. wound to the abdomen. The death was ruled Blicher said officials do not believe the LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS a homicide. stabbing was premeditated, nor do they SHOULD STILL SEE SOME SW GROUND SWELL FROM THE NEW ZEALAND SWELL. Howard, a junior and starting corner- think anyone else is in danger. back, came to the school to get away from Some students on Monday said they’ve TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA the violence on the streets of his hometown never considered their campus unsafe. of Miami. He was the first person in his fam- Some, like freshman Alexander Wegh of ily to go to college. Terryville, stayed indoors on Sunday as Joanglia Howard said she got news of her police gathered evidence. son’s death about 4 a.m. Sunday, and “I kind of just stayed inside (Sunday) described him as a “good kid” who never got because they really didn’t tell us what was into trouble. going on,”he said.“I didn’t come here think- “All I wanted him to do was go to school ing about safety, because it’s not like when and get an education, and he was doing what you pick your school you’re like, ‘Oh, it’s I asked him to do,” she told WSVN-TV in going to be really safe or not.’You assume it’s Miami. going to be safe.” Edsall planned to meet Howard’s parents Howard’s death was especially tragic, at a Connecticut airport later Monday. They because he was about to become a father, planned to visit the surgeon who tried to Edsall said. Neither police nor the university save his life, and the medical examiner who provided any additional information about has custody of the body. the expectant mother, whom Edsall identi- Police interviewed dozens of witnesses on fied as Howard’s girlfriend. Monday but said there were no suspects and Howard had a career-high 11 tackles no arrests, although around 300 people were Saturday and made perhaps the game’s in the area when a fire alarm sounded and biggest play, forcing a fumble as Louisville students evacuated the building. was driving with UConn up 21-13 in the “We’re pursuing active investigative third quarter. leads,” UConn police Maj. Ronal Blicher “He played a great football game against said. “The investigation will continue into us,” Louisville coach Steve Kragthorpe said this week.” Monday.“I had a lot of respect for him com- Police arrested a Hartford man, 21-year- ing into the game and even more coming out old Johnny Hood, after the stabbing and of the game.” charged him with interfering with an officer A student memorial service was being and breach of peace. Hood was identified by planned. The campus co-op store sold out of witnesses as being involved in the alterca- Howard’s No. 6 jersey Monday morning. tion, and gave police a false name, according Administrators from West Virginia, to an incident report. Hood was arraigned Connecticut and the Big East Conference Monday and ordered held on $100,000 talked on Sunday but postponing the game bond. was not discussed, school officials said. He has not been charged with Howard’s West Virginia coach Bill Stewart said death. Blicher said authorities are not antic- plans are in the works to honor Howard at ipating any “significant changes in the inves- Saturday’s game in Morgantown, W.Va. He tigation” Monday. said he expected the game would be very A second player stabbed in the attack, 19- emotional for both teams. year-old Brian Parker of Sarasota, Fla., iden- “The youngsters from our Miami area tified Hood as one of those involved, accord- took it very, very, very hard,” he said. “Our ing to a police report. Parker, a sophomore guys were quite shaken, as they should be wide receiver who is academically ineligible and they really, really liked that young man to play this season, was treated and released immensely.” from a local hospital. Edsall said his team will resume practic- Blicher said Howard was wounded dur- ing on Tuesday. ing a fight between two groups that included “It’ll be good for us to be getting back on students and non-students. The altercation the practice field tomorrow and getting a lit- broke out just after a fire alarm went off in a tle bit of what in this tragic situation, back to student center, forcing around 300 people to a little bit of normalcy with what we have to evacuate from the party and dance spon- do,” he said. INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? Call us at (310) 458-7737 Comics & Stuff Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 17

MOVIE TIMES Girls and Sports By Justin Borus and Andrew Feinstein

Aero Theatre Paranormal Activity (R) 1hr 1:30, 4:20, 7:10 1328 Montana Ave. 39min (323) 466-FILM 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 New York I Love You (R) 1hr 58min Call for information. Toy Story & Toy Story 2 in 3D 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:55 Double Feature (G) 2hr 49min AMC Loews Broadway 4 1:00, 4:45, 8:30 Mann’s Criterion Theatre 1441 Third Street Where the Wild Things Are (PG) 1313 Third St. Promenade 1hr 34min (310) 395-1599 12:00, 12:45, 2:30, 3:15, 5:00, Black Dynamite (R) 1hr 30min 5:45, 7:30, 8:15, 10:00 Couples Retreat (PG-13) 1hr 2:15, 4:30, 6:50, 9:20 Zombieland (R) 1hr 21min 47min Capitalism: A Love Story (R) 2hr 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 11:40, 2:20, 5:00, 7:40, 10:20 7min 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10:00 Laemmle’s Monica Fourplex Couples Retreat- Digital A Serious Man (R) 1hr 45min 1332 Second St. Projection (PG-13) 1hr 47min (310) 394-9741 2:00, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:20 The Meaning of Lila By John Forgetta & L.A. Rose Whip It (PG-13) 1hr 51min Inglourious Basterds (R) 2hr 1:45, 4:20, 7:00, 9:30 48min The Informant! (R) 1hr 48min 9:40 11:30, 2:00, 4:50, 7:30 AMC 7 Santa Monica 1310 Third St. Bright Star (PG) 1hr 59min 1:20, 4:10, 7:00 Law Abiding Citizen (R) 1hr (310) 289-4262 48min Good Hair (PG-13) 1hr 50min 12:30, 1:30, 3:30, 4:30, 6:30, Cloudy With a Chance of 1:40, 4:40, 7:30, 10:00 Meatballs (PG) 1hr 21min 7:30, 9:30, 10:15 1:30, 4:10, 6:40, 9:00 More Than A Game (PG) 1hr 42min The Stepfather (PG-13) 1hr Invention of Lying (PG-13) 1hr 9:45 40min min41 2:10, 4:40, 7:20, 9:50 The Boys Are Back (PG-13) 1hr 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50, 10:00, 55min 10:30 For more information, e-mail [email protected] It could be a late night, Pisces Garfield By Jim Davis ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Schedule meetings or talks for the first ★★★★ Expenses could be overwhelming if you half of the day. In the later part of the day, check aren't careful. Start up talks about containing out other sources, seek out more information and your expenses, and establish a better budget. tap into an expert or two. Remain centered with a Brainstorm in order to find solutions, especial- difficult associate. Tonight: Let your mind wander. ly if you're uncomfortable with other situa- tions. Tonight: Hang with your friends. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ Others run with the ball. Listen to feed- SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) back, but know that you don't have to agree. ★★★★ The morning is peak time, so use it well. Creativity and dynamic energy merge. Do write You might not have a period as strong as this down your ideas. Opportunity strikes through for a long time. Listen to news that heads in awareness and being open. Tonight: Spend time your direction in the p.m. You might be inclined Strange Brew By John Deering with a favorite person. to act quickly. Tonight: Respond to someone you look up to. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★★ Charge into work and get as much SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) done as possible. You will find a reason not to ★★★★★ Use the morning for research and work soon enough today. If you have enough reflection. Later in the day, you will feel like under your belt, you just might be able to take taking steps toward that goal. Once you start, off or fudge a little and enjoy visiting with it could be difficult to stop you. News or facts friends or "networking." Tonight: The ever-pop- draw a passionate response. Tonight: Whatever ular Gemini is in demand! makes you smile. CANCER (June 21-July 22) CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★★ Use your ingenuity if you hit an ★★★★ You might want to approach a situation either-or situation. Trust that there is a way of differently if you look at what is going on combining them and making them one. A part- behind the scenes. Impulsiveness does seem ner adds a great deal of support in a plan or inevitable in the morning, but you are able to idea. Talk through ideas with this person. put the breaks on. Tonight: Do your thing. Tonight: Work as late as need be. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★★ You might want to rethink your ★★★ Though slow to start, by midday you are responses to those in charge and people you a force to be dealt with. Understand another work with. Someone could be negative without person's expectations, and show that they can meaning to. Meetings prove to be inspirational Speed Bump By Dave Coverly be met in an appropriate manner. A brain- and give you a lot of insight. Tonight: Where the storming session comes up with unusual ideas. action is. Tonight: Ready for a change. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★★ Do needed research; find experts; ★★★★ Make calls in the morning, encouraging complete a conversation that could be the fin- conversation and different ideas. Your ability to ishing touch in your mind toward taking a plan home in on basics is always important, but do try and running with it. Others want your partici- to take in the big picture. Realize what is impor- pation, and you need to walk your talk. Tonight: tant to a family member. Tonight: Head home. Could be a late night.

JACQUELINE BIGAR’S STARS Happy birthday The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: ★★★★★Dynamic ★★ So-So This year, you waver between recluse and reflective, and extroverted and assertive. ★★★★ Positive ★ Difficult This back-and-forth works, though it could draw some interesting reactions from those ★★★ Average who are used to your original style. Others push you hard to do what they want, and, as a result, you could have a very strong reaction. Support yourself and be willing to say an unqualified "no." If you are single, you'll meet people with ease this winter. Decide what type of relationship you want before choosing the person. Everyone offers different assets and has varying needs. If you are attached, a certain excitement infuses your relationship. Indulge the two of you with a getaway or retreat. SAGITTARIUS pampers you. Puzzles & Stuff 18 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 A newspaper with issues Sudoku DAILY LOTTERY 10 13 18 33 51 Fill in the blank cells using numbers 1 to 9. Each number can Meganumber: 43 appear only once in each row, column, and 3x3 block. Use logic Jackpot: $12M and process of elimination to solve the puzzle. The difficulty ★ ★★★★★ 3 6 8 36 47 level ranges from (easiest) to (hardest). Meganumber: 13 Jackpot: $9M

10 24 28 29 36

MIDDAY: 9 1 8 EVENING: 4 0 5

1st: 03 Hot Shot 2nd: 09 Winning Spirit 3rd: 01 Gold Rush RACE TIME: 1:42.89 Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the winning number information, mistakes can occur. In the event of any discrepancies, California State laws and California Lottery regulations will prevail. Complete game information and prize claiming instructions are available at California Lottery MYSTERY PHOTO Brandon Wise [email protected] retailers. Visit the California State Lottery web site at http://www.calottery.com The first person who can correctly identify where this image was captured wins a prize from the Santa Monica Daily Press. Send answers to [email protected]. NEWS OF THE WEIRD BY CHUCK SHEPARD

■ Love Can Mess You Up: Before Arthur David Horn met his future bride Lynette (a "metaphysical healer") in 1988, he was a tenured professor at Colorado State, with a Ph.D. in anthropology from Yale, teaching a mainstream course in human evolution. With Lynette's guidance (after a revelatory week with her in California's Trinity Mountains, searching for Bigfoot), King Features Syndicate Horn evolved, himself, resigning from Colorado State and seeking GETTING STARTED to remedy his inadequate Ivy There are many strategies to solving Sudoku. One way to begin is to League education. At a conference examine each 3x3 grid and figure out which numbers are missing. Then, based on the other numbers in the row and column of each blank cell, in Denver in September, Horn said find which of the missing numbers will work. Eliminating numbers will he now realizes that humans come eventually lead you to the answer. from an alien race of shape-shift- ing reptilians that continue to con- SOLUTIONS TO YESTERDAY’S PUZZLE trol civilization through the secre- tive leaders known as the Illuminati. Other panelists in Denver included enthusiasts describing their own experiences with various alien races. ■ Health Insurance Follies: (1) Blue Shield California twice refused to pay $2,700 emergency room claims by Rosalinda Miran- Ramirez, concluding that it was not a "reasonable" decision for her to go to the ER that morning when she awoke to a shirt saturat- ed with blood from what turned out to be a breast tumor. Only after a KPIX-TV reporter inter- vened in September did Blue Shield pay the claim. (2) National Women's Law Center found that the laws of eight states permit insurance companies to deny health coverage to a battered spouse (as a "pre-existing condi- Your ad could run here! Your ad could run here! tion," since batterers tend to be recidivists), according to a Call us today at (310) 458-7737 Call us today at (310) 458-7737 September report by Kaiser Health News.

TODAY IN HISTORY

The "Johnny Bright 1951Incident" occurred in Stillwater, Oklahoma Governor Evelyn 1952Baring declared a state of emergency in Kenya and began arresting hundreds of sus- pected leaders of the Mau Mau Uprising, including Jomo Kenyatta, the future first President of Kenya. A purported bigfoot is 1967filmed by Patterson and Gimlin. The Sydney Opera 1973House opens. WORD UP! fugacious \fyoo-GAY-shuhs\ , adjective: 1. Lasting but a short time; fleeting. Visit us online at smdp.com TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 19 YOUR AD COULD RUN TOMORROW!* Some restrictions may apply. Prepay your ad today! (310)

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

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

Employment For Rent For Rent Services Services

PART-TIME SALES position. Our attor- HOWARD MANAGEMENT GROUP SANTA MONICA $1225.00 1 bdrm, 1 ney service is looking for referrals to law (310)869-7901 bath, no pets, stove, refrig, patio, park- Fitness Therapy firms. Referrals result in ongoing com- ing 2533 Kansas Ave., #109 Open daily missions. Submit resume to 1120 6th St #5 2+1 for viewing 8am to 7pm. Additional info [email protected] Pergo floors, 2 parking spaces, in apt Mgr: apt #101 STILL balcony $1995 Lou Ferrigno Jr UPSCALE ASSISTED living facility is SANTA MONICA $1750/mo. 19th Street Certified Private Fitness Trainer SMOKING? looking for medication technicians for near SM. Blvd., spacious 2bd/1bath, afternoon shifts from 2-10:30pm part 1011 Pico Blvd. #8 2+2, Loft, 3 levels Large private patio, new carpets, stove, modern building, $2650 Life is short — time on weekends. Previous experience refrigerator, dishwasher, laundry, Why make it shorter a must. If interested, please come by to One Month Free Rent ! parking, small building. Info fill out an application at 2107 Ocean (310)828-4481.or (310)993-0414 Dr. John McGrail, Ph.D, C.Ht. Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90405. Must be after 6p.m drug free and have clear criminal back- Please visit our website for ground. EOE complete listings and information on SANTA MONICA Condo. 1301 Franklin vacancies in Santa Monica 2+1 stove, fridge, microwave, tile For Sale and the Westside floors, dish washer hardwood floors. www.howardmanagement.com Washer/dryer hookup. Intercom entry. SPA/HOT TUB 2009 Model. Neck Jets. [email protected] Gated, shared garage parking. Cat OK (310) 235-2883 Therapy seat. Warranty. Never used. w/deposit $2075 $500 off move-in www.hypnotherapylosangeles.com L.A. 1523 Holt Ave unit 1+1 large upper • Lose weight, shed bodyfat Can deliver. Worth $5950, sell for unit stove, fridge, hardwood, parking, (310)578-7512 jkwproperties.com $1950 (310)479-3054 • Exclusively private facility no pets, $1195, (310) 578-7512 SM 1228 Berkeley St.Single $1195/mo, Legal Services www.jkwproperties.com 1 month FREE OAC furnished $1295 1 • Individualized routines! Charity month FREE OAC & flat screen HDTV L.A. GROVE area 428 N Orange Grove ( ) GIVE OF YOURSELF unit 101 1+1 stove, fridge, blinds, tile Newly remodeled units, new appliances, 310 913-2232 Considering Filing American Cancer Society Discovery Shop bathroom separate tub/shower hard- new wood floors, private enclosed [email protected] garage pets OK (310)278-8999 for Bankruptcy? needs vounteers- 4 hours per week wood/ vinyl floors, on-site laundry no “Your Local Santa Monica Attorney” Call Terry or Shaunnah pets $1225/mo $500 off move-in WESTCHESTER 7087 1/2 Manchester 310 458-4490 (310) 578-7512 jkwproperties.com Ave.Single stove, fridge, hardwood • Free phone consultation • Speak to your local L.A. GROVE area 458 N Curson unit 103 floors, on-site laundry, street parking, For Rent Santa Monica Attorney 1+1 stove, fridge, blinds, tile bathroom no pets, $895/mo $500 off move-in $1495 PRIME LOCATION SANTA MONICA separate tub/shower hardwood/ vinyl (310) 578-7512 jkwproperties.com • Get the facts now close to beach and 3rd Street floors, on-site laundry no pets WESTCHESTER 7087 Manchester Promenade, Lower, Cute 2+1, den, $1195/mo $500 off move-in Ave.Single stove, fridge, hardwood kitchenette patio, backyard, (310) 578-7512 jkwproperties.com floors, on-site laundry, street parking, A PROFESSIONAL LEGAL CORPORATION paid utilities no pets, $895/mo $500 off move-in 2001 Wilshire Blvd (310)395-1495, (310)666-8360 MAR VISTA 12760 Matteson Ave #8 1+1 $950/mo stove, fridge, tile and vinlyn (310) 578-7512 jkwproperties.com Santa Monica CA 310 453 8320 Open house Sat/Sun 10-2 Handyman www.lawgross.com 917 Lincoln Blvd. Apt A floors, blinds, parking, laundry, no pets WLA, $1285/mo large 1bdrm.upper call between 5:30-7:30pm units shown On Barrington near National. Bright, 12309 CULVER Blvd unit 7, by appt.only $750 off move-in spacious, large closets, crown mold- The Handy Hatts Massage 1bdrm/1bath $975/mo. stove, fridge, (310) 439-1928 jkwproperties.com ings, appliances, closed garage, cat OK Painting and Decorating Co. carpets, blind, laundry, utilities in- Charming older building in popular WLA cluded, gated parking, intercom MAR VISTA 12450 Culver Blvd. Unit 224 SINCE 1967 1bdrm/1bath, carpet, granite counter area, near Whole Foods and Starbucks. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL entry, no pets. $500 off move-in Owner 310-828-4481, or 310-993-0414 (310) 578-7512, jkwproperties.com tops, gated parking, intercom entry, SPECIALISTS IN ALL stove, fridge, utilities included, laundry, DAMAGE REPAIR 1474 Crest Dr. upper 2+1 $1320 Stove, no pets. $1025/mo $500 off move-in on Bookkeeping Services “EXPERT IN GREEN CONCEPTS” fridge, carpet, blinds, laundry, street site manager (888)414-7778 Free estimates, great referrals parking, ceiling fan, garage space, no www.jkwproperties.com QUICKBOOKS/PEACHTREE FULL SERVICE HANDYMAN pets. $500 (310)578-7512 BOOKKEEPING service, personal or FROM A TO Z www.jkwproperties.com MAR VISTA 12766 Matteson Ave #6 1+1 businesses. Online version available. Call Brian @ $1095/mo stove, fridge, tile and vinlyn Call 310 977-7935 2478 Corinth Ave. $1575 front unit 1+1 floors, blinds, parking, laundry, no pets (310) 927-5120 ROLF STRUCTURAL Integration. Release, stove, fridge, carpet, ceiling fan, onsite call between 5:30-7:30pm units shown (310) 915-7907 Realign, Renew. Advanced Deep Tissue laundry, small gated front yard 2 park- by appt.only $500 off move-in LIC# 888736 bodywork for: posture, injury recovery, ing spaces, 20 lb. pet OK w/ deposit (310) 439-1928 jkwproperties.com Services “HOME SWEET HOME” flexibility. Call Jon Stange (310) $300 off move-in (888)414-7778 924-1920. MARVISTA-LA $1495.00 2bdrms, 2 Moving 501 N. Venice 1+1, #29 $1225/mo baths, no pets, balcony, stove, refrig, stove, fridge, carpet, utilities included, dshwshr, washr/dryr, 2-car garage gas- DO YOU HAVE laundry, parking, no pets. $750 off fireplace. 12048 Culver Blvd. #202 GASTROINTESTINAL move-in (310)574-6767 www.jkwprop- Open daily 8am-7pm. Additional info in erties.com unit Health Issues? 501 N. Venice unit 12 single, $1025/mo Experience the difference PALMS 3346 S. Canfiled #205 $995 1+1 $500 off move-in stove, fridge, carpet, upper, stove, fridge, blinds, bamboo & of a Holistic MD. utilities included, laundry, parking, no vinyl floors, on-site laundry, garage Quality, Personalized, pets. (310)574-6767 www.jkwproper- parking, intercom entry no pets.$500 off ties.com care in a Spa-like move-in (310)578-7512 setting. 833 5TH St. SM unit 101 2+2 $2295 jkwproperties.com stove, carpet, blinds, swimming pool, Thusha Nathan, MD PALMS 3540 Overland 1+1 unit 2 $895 YOUR AD laundry, granite countertops, wood/tile www.healingbythesea.vpweb.com floors, intercom entry, gated parking, no Stove, fridge, carpet, blinds, laundry, 806.928.7147 COULD RUN HERE! pets. (310)393-2547 www.jkwproper- street parking, no pets. $700 off ties.com move-in special. (310)578-7512 www.jkwproperties.com RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE CALL US MDR adj. $900 Large Studio, single, Full Everyday household task you don’t have kitchen, stove & refrigerator, PALMS ADJ/ LaCienga Hghts. $925.00 time for. Window & Door replacement, large closets, carpets, laundry, parking. 1 Bdrm, 1Bath, NO PETS, stove, refrg, Hardwood floor repair, Gates, Fences, TODAY AT Info (310)828-4481 or (310)993-0414 parking 2009 Preuss Rd., #10 Open Cabinets, etc. California State License after 6p.m. daily 8am-7pm . Additional info in unit 822541 Edward (310)213-3101 (310) 458-7737

CALL TODAY FOR SPECIAL MONTHLY RATES! CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CONDITIONS: REGULAR RATE: $5.50 a day. Ads over 15 words add 20¢ per word per day. Ad must run a minimum of twelve consecutive days. PREMIUMS: First two words caps no charge. Bold words, italics, centered lines, etc. cost extra. Please call for rates. TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we do not issue credit after an ad has run more than once. There is no more convincing medium than a DAILY local newspaper. DEADLINES: 3:00 p.m. prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Friday at 2:30 p.m. PAYMENT: All pri- vate party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, credit cards, and of course cash. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices Prepay your ad today! 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (310) 458-7737; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Santa Monica Daily Press, (310) P.O. Box 1380, Santa Monica, CA 90406 or stop in at our office located at 1427 Third Street Promenade, Ste. 202. OTHER RATES: For 458-7737 information about the professional services directory or classified display ads, please call our office at (310) 458-7737. HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm LOCATION 410 Broadway, Suite B, Santa Monica, CA 90401 20 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 ADVERTISEMENT