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Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 Volume 6 Issue 262 Santa Monica Daily Press CLINTON COURTS BLACK VOTE SEE PAGE 7 Since 2001: A news odyssey THE VET MEDS ISSUE Constitution turns a big 220 BY KEVIN HERRERA I Daily Press Staff Writer said Angela Finnegan, an office manager who was enjoy- n’t name the first three ing a cup of tea at the 18th Street Coffee House Saturday words of the all impor- MID-CITY It’s the Constitution’s party and it can cry if it morning with some friends. tant document, which wants to. “Well, in that case, happy birthday Constitution,” she are, “We the people …” OK, the Constitution can’t shed tears, but if it could it said as she raised her cup for a toast. “I don’t really know “It’s sad, but it’s probably would today, it’s 220th birthday. Instead of receiv- how I should feel about it. I mean, it’s not like the true,” said John W. ing gifts, the Constitution is getting the cold shoulder. (Fourth of July or Memorial Day) where you get time off Whitehead, president That’s because an overwhelming number of and there’s a lot going on around it. I don’t think I would and founder of the Americans don’t know, or could care less, about the have even known if (a reporter) didn’t bring it up.” Rutherford Institute, a roughly 460-word document, considered to be the most Finnegan isn’t alone. Most people surveyed in Santa civil liberties organization in Virginia important piece of writing in U.S. history as it estab- Monica were not aware that the Constitution, which was that provides free legal services to people whose constitu- lished the underlying framework of our government, ratified on Sept. 17th 1789 by the Constitutional tional and human rights have been threatened or violated. and outlined our most sacred freedoms. Convention, was celebrating a birthday. What may be “It’s the Constitution’s birthday? I didn’t even know,” even more shocking is that a large number of folks could- SEE CONSTITUTION PAGE 12

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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. We encourage you to visit the Santa Monica Historical Society Museum — 310.829.0305 The Archives of Santa Monica. 1539 Euclid (310) 395-2290 2325 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica Inside Scoop Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 3 Subway to the Sea gets back on track BY GERRY SHIH Special to the Daily Press

LOS ANGELES Whether you love it, hate it or plan to keep driving like an old-school Angeleno and just don’t care — a much- debated subway line to Santa Monica could be back on track. The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to repeal a ban on federal funding for the construction of a subway line connecting the seaside community to the rest of the subway network centered in downtown Los Angeles. Following the decision in Washington, the political process for building the Metro Purple Line lurched forward again, representing the latest development in a tortuous 20-year, stop- and-go saga that has made I-10 rush hour traffic look fluid in comparison. “This is a great victory for Los Angeles Kevin Herrera [email protected] INTERESTING SLANT ON ADVICE: It’s hard to tell where ‘Ask a Ninja’ creators Douglas Sarine ends and Kent Nichols begins. SEE SUBWAY PAGE 11 COMMUNITYPROFILES KENT NICHOLS AND DOUGLAS SARINE Tough times What would a ninja do? for all renters BY DAVID CRARY writers with backgrounds in improv the having signed a six figure advertising deal AND RACHEL KONRAD Dear Abby has zip 2007 People’s Choice Podcast Award from that has allowed them to pay back — with Associated Press Writers the Blubrry Podcast Community, as well as interest — the $60,000 they borrowed from on this pair of ninjas the Webby Special Achievement Award for friends and family to create the site. They’re STAMFORD, Conn. This isn’t how Simon Best Actor, two Podcast Peer awards, and the also selling DVDs and merchandise, afford- and Jennifer Morris envisioned married BY KEVIN HERRERA YouTube award for Best Series. ing them the opportunity to focus on other life — sharing a charity-subsidized suite Daily Press Staff Writer Through their site, which is part Dear projects, such as the ninja survival guide with four other hard-up families, abiding Abby, philosophical Web blog and social they plan to release in the coming months. by a curfew and other rules that make MAIN LIBRARY If you’ve got questions, commentary, Nichols, 31, and Sarine, 34, “We’re kind of pissed that this has them feel they are back in high school. the ninja’s got answers. have changed the face of comedy, literally, taken off,” Nichols said sarcastically, but But for a working-class couple with two That’s right, a ninja is not only a high- by putting a ninja front and center. yet with a tinge of truth. “It’s like man, we small children, trying to stick it out in their ly skilled warrior specially trained in the “This whole thing has been really weird could have been doing this years ago.” pricey hometown, housing options are few. art and science of assassination, espi- and unexpected,” said Nichols, who joined Essentially, “Ask a Ninja” is a series of They abandoned their previous one-bed- onage, guerilla warfare and combative Sarine for an interview Friday at their roughly three-minute comedy sketches in room apartment when the rent rose from martial arts. It turns out that they’re also favorite place to write, Santa Monica’s which a ninja, dressed in a black gi from $1,200 to $1,425. Public housing has long pretty good when it comes to giving Main Library. “We had been trying for so head to toe, answers questions posed by waiting lists, so they moved into a shelter for advice, that is if you’re willing to take a many years to make these grand stories and viewers. So far 52 episodes are available, dislocated families in a converted YMCA. stab at the unconventional. produce these cinematic visions and then covering topics such as global warming, The goal: Save enough money to move That’s what Kent Nichols and Douglas we decided just to try something different, ninja baby sitters, a ninja’s lifespan, “Pirates south and buy a home where costs are lower. Sarine did when they created the immensely something we thought would be easy and of the Caribbean” and film “ninjoir.” Around them, southwestern popular Web site, www.askaninja.com, kind of keep us entertained. We had no The ninja, who shall remain nameless Connecticut’s Fairfield County is boom- which draws an estimated 3 million viewers idea that it would take off in such a way.” each month and has earned the two comedic Now the two are raking in the dough, SEE CP PAGE 13 SEE RENT PAGE 11 Since 1967 Quality & Value Always! Open 6am - 2:30pm Mon. - Fri. 6am - 4pm Sat. - Sun.

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PUBLISHER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Ross Furukawa Send comments to [email protected] My Write [email protected] Bill Bauer Send comments to [email protected] EDITOR Mulch ado about nothing Michael Tittinger Editor: [email protected] If our city leaders truly intend to use the Second and Fourth street ficus trees identified as diseased for mulch Letter writers do a ASSOCIATE EDITOR ("Hard to Say Good-bye,” SMDP, page 1, Sept. 14), they Daniel Archuleta should be made aware that the use of diseased plant [email protected] material for mulch is not a recommended gardening disservice to the cause STAFF WRITERS practice. Surely they do not wish to spread disease? Kevin Herrera Beverly Reichel IT’S ALWAYS GOOD TO RECEIVE READER The opinion columnist from surfsanta- [email protected] Santa Monica comments on controversial topics — both monica.com also got into the act. After positive and negative. My two recent attending the opening of OPCC’s new Melody Hanatani columns on transients and homeless serv- Access Center, he posted: "In recent years [email protected] Read his Spanish-speaking lips ices attracted a big reaction. the candidates for City Council who have Editor: I want members of the community to proposed simplistic solutions to home- STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Julia Reeves writes on Sept. 14 (”Sick of intelligently discourse on vital local issues lessness in Santa Monica don’t receive Fabian Lewkowicz Spanglish,” SMDP, page 4) that she is fed up with the whether it be about traffic, the homeless, many votes. The names Jenna Linnekens [email protected] “rampant” use of Spanish “everywhere." She strikes development or any number of topics. I (2006), Bill Bauer, David Cole and me as poorly educated with a negative attitude to always hope that somehow, whatever I write Kathryn Morea (2004) come to mind." PHOTOGRAPHY INTERN other cultures and languages. There are 300 million about, the ultimate outcome is a more How droll. You’d think the Lookout’s Christine Chang Americans of all kinds and most are not narrow mind- responsive municipal government and a bet- columnist would know the “fact of political [email protected] ed as she is. Ms. Reeves sounds like a typical know- ter, more livable community for residents. life” in Santa Monica is: “Those with the ADVERTISING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES nothing West Coast American. She knows nothing and After reading letters from some Daily mostest and biggest bucks get elected.” Robbie P. Piubeni she wants to know nothing. Press readers about my most recent Bobby Shriver’s landslide City Council win [email protected] Spanish is a beautiful language, possibly the most columns, I’m wondering if the authors in 2004 probably had more to do with his beautiful with the exception of Italian. It has a very comprehend what they read, understand name and $500,000-plus in backing as Rob Schwenker regular grammar and very easy unambiguous pronunci- the issues or are just picking a fight. opposed to campaign rhetoric about "con- [email protected] ation. English is a mongrel language and, as it is used I’d written (Aug. 27, Page 4) I’d heard structive solutions” for homeless problems (and much abused) in America, it has a steadily degen- rumors that homeless services provider, — whatever that means. For the record, my Julie Martinez erating grammar and is not beautiful. I wonder how OPCC was planning to bus people here 2004 Council campaign raised $7,699. [email protected] many Americans, including Ms. Reeves, could pass, to enroll in programs. I e-mailed Julie ADVERTISING ASSISTANT right now, grade 12 English grammar tests. Maybe one Rusk, the city’s Human Services Manager, Cynthia Vazquez percent? How well read is Ms. Reeves? Does she have a and quoted her response — that bussing [email protected] good command of the English language? Is she a cred- people here for intake was not happen- I WANT MEMBERS OF THE it to the English language as a speaker? I have a suspi- ing. I thought that settled the issue. OPERATIONS MANAGER cion that those who are bothered most by Spanish are Readers, including OPCC’s executive COMMUNITY TO Connie Sommerville those whose command of English is poorest. Perhaps director, John Maceri, still accused me of [email protected] Ms. Reeves would like to contradict me. spreading rumors about OPCC bussing INTELLIGENTLY One of the most attractive things about California people here. Strangely enough, PRODUCTION MANAGER is the extent to which evidence of Mexican/Spanish another reader wrote “services outside Santa DISCOURSE ON VITAL Tessa Vergara culture has survived the Anglo-Saxon onslaught. So Monica are the ones doing the bussing by [email protected] many places have beautiful names like Marina del Rey, giving free tickets and tokens to those who LOCAL ISSUES WHETHER Santa Monica, La Jolla and of course California. have caused trouble in their particular PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Frances Casareno Has Ms. Reeves ever thought of improving herself area." In any case, my assertion that Santa IT BE ABOUT TRAFFIC, [email protected] by learning another language? Or is she such a philis- Monica’s cornucopia of services is tine that she is incapable of appreciating the beauty a carrot that attracts transients here in large THE HOMELESS, PRODUCTION INTERN of another language and culture. Has she ever thought numbers (bussing aside) hasn’t been refuted. Tessa Pelias of learning salsa, an intelligent dancing form vastly A couple of frustrated letter writers sunk DEVELOPMENT OR ANY [email protected] superior to the lame wriggling which passes for danc- to name calling. Labeling anyone a "home- ing with most anglophones? Has she ever thought of less hater,” “attack dog” and “bigot" is NUMBER OF TOPICS. CLASSIFIEDS SALES MANAGER listening to Julio Iglesias In Spanish? She has no idea pathetic. One reader suggested I should live Annie Kotok what she is missing because she is not equipped to on the streets for a few weeks before [email protected] appreciate Mexican/Spanish culture. Is she, when expressing opinions about homelessness. Speaking of politics, Planning abroad, a typical American tourist who goes all over How ridiculous. Does this person also think Commissioner, Terry O’Day might have CIRCULATION Keith Wyatt the world expecting everyone else to speak English that everyone must serve military duty in shot himself in the foot when he pro- Glenn Bolan and shouting more loudly until they do? Iraq before opining about the Iraq war? posed at the August 29th Planning [email protected] In Europe, Japan, Canada and most of the other for- Some readers made things up. One Commission meeting that parking require- mer British colonies, most people become competent reader said I was for “more police enforce- ments be reduced in future developments NEWS INTERNS in two languages or three. They can see beyond their ment as a way to deal with poor and men- downtown and along transit corridors. Gerry Shih own culture. Almost all the Spanish speakers in tally ill people.” Maybe in that reader’s His proposal met stiff opposition from Emily Skehan California are bilingual. Many of them probably have a mind, but I never wrote it. With the excep- fellow commissioners and members of the [email protected] better command of English than does Ms. Reeves! tion of West Coast Care, the Santa Monica public who didn’t want less parking writ- It seems to me that the American education system Police are doing more homeless outreach ten into the city’s zoning codes. produces too many narrow minded, uni-lingual, cultur- in this city then the rest of the service Many developers would love to see park- A newspaper with issues ally introverted people. providers combined. How about that? ing requirements reduced because build- There are six billion people on this planet and they I was accused of "lying” when I wrote ing and maintaining parking space is 410 Broadway, Suite B don’t all speak American English, eat hamburgers and “there are 3,000 homeless in Santa expensive and doesn’t generate return on Santa Monica, CA 90401 dress like beach bums. Monica” The City’s Urban Institute investment that sales or rental of housing OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) FAX (310) 576-9913 Me gusta la cultura Mexicana. La paz. report, “Ending Homelessness in Santa or commercial space does. Neil Macaulay Monica ...” (Dec., 2006, Highlights, page O’Day is widely expected to run for Visit us online at smdp.com Santa Monica xiv) says that the number of homeless in City Council next year. While alienating Santa Monica is “between 2,300 and some potential voters, his proposal was a 3,000” individuals." Note: The 3,000 fig- way of attracting developer and real estate Breaking up City Hall ure includes 2,800 people in city funded lucre for his campaign’s war chest. It The Santa Monica Daily Press is published six days a week, Editor: assistance agencies including in supported seemed as if O’Day was saying, “Help me Monday through Saturday. I cant see spending money on impeachment. housing and at the Brentwood Veterans out. I’ll work for you.” 19,000 daily circulation, 46,450 daily readership. Circulation is audited President Bush will be out of office in a little over a Administration and approximately 200 and verified by Circulation Verification year. I could see spending money on a recall of that who aren’t in services. Liar? BILL can be reached at Council, 2006. Serving the City of Santa Monica, and the communities of gang of twits at City Hall. That gang works hard every Tell the Urban Institute. [email protected]. Venice Beach, Brentwood, West LA. Members of CNPA, AFCP, CVC, day at destroying this city. Council member Kevin Associated Press, IFPA, Santa Monica Mckeown is the only one you can trust. He rides his INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING IN THE ONLY LOCAL DAILY PAPER IN SANTA MONICA? Chamber of Commerce. bike all over the city. You can stop him and talk to him. Published by Newlon Rouge, LLC Ron Martin Call us at (310) 458-7737 © 2006 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved. Santa Monica

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“Know Before You Go” is a weekly update on con- struction projects throughout Santa Monica. Here Some parolees is a run-down of this week’s construction projects initiated by City Hall Alley Closure at 3107 Santa Monica Blvd Construction crews are working in the alley behind 3107 Santa Monica Blvd. The alley will be closed could be freed to traffic. Detours will be posted at various sites during construction. BY DON THOMPSON made by the Board of Prison Terms. Associated Press Writer Similar risk assessment tools have been Annenberg Community Beach Club at used successfully in 33 other states, said Santa Monica State Beach SACRAMENTO Thousands of nonviolent Joan Petersilia, a criminologist who heads Import of soil to the construction site will continue 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays ex-convicts could soon be freed from the Center on Evidence-Based throughout the month of August. Flag persons will be in the area to ensure safe supervision after six months of parole Corrections at the University of conditions and limit disruption to PCH traffic flow. instead of the usual three years under a California, Irvine. She has been adapting policy aimed at ferreting out those least the questionnaire for use in California. Annual Tree Trimming Project likely to commit new crimes, prison offi- “California is about a decade late in City trees will be trimmed at the following locations this summer: Olympic cials told The Associated Press Friday. getting into the risk-prediction business,” Boulevard Median (10th Street to Centinela), San Vicente Boulevard Median (Ocean The California Department of Petersilia said. “We’re actually being much Avenue to 26th Street), Georgina Avenue (17th to 26th streets), Centinela Avenue (Pico to Ocean Park boulevards), 18th Street (Wilshire to Colorado boulevards), Corrections and Rehabilitation is to more conservative than the other states.” Seventh Street (Wilshire Boulevard to Colorado), Seventh Street (Kensington to announce the new policy Monday, a day Studies show that parolees who stay Ocean Park Boulevard), Bay Street (Lincoln Boulevard to 16th Street), Sixth Street before the state Board of Prison Terms clean for their first few months are unlike- (Bay Street to Ocean Park Boulevard), Ashland Avenue (16th to 17th streets), considers the new regulations at its meet- ly to re-offend, Tilton said. Under a sepa- California (Seventh to 14th streets), 23rd Street (San Vicente to Wilshire boule- ing in Sacramento. rate policy, the department already ends vards) and Euclid Street (Broadway to Olympic). There will be minimal lane clo- The politically risky policy would first be parole early for about 14,000 parolees sures from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. The annual tree trim- ming schedule is subject to change without notice due to inclement weather, emer- tested in mid-November, in a single parole each year if they stay clean for 12 months. gencies, community events, budget conditions, street repairs or other public district in conservative Orange County. If it The new policy would first be used in improvements. Residences and businesses will be notified in advance of tree trim- works as expected, the policy could be adopt- the Orange County parole district that ming operations, blocks will also be posted with no parking signs. ed statewide by mid-2008, officials said. oversees about 4,100 parolees. Ex-cons A spokesman for Gov. Arnold who are released from supervision early Big Blue Bus Transit Store Schwarzenegger argued that selectively would be tracked to see how many com- Tenant improvements begin at the site of the Big Blue Bus Transit Store located at freeing low-risk ex-convicts from parole is mit new crimes. 223 Broadway. Improvements include a new building facade and construction better than risking the release of more If the program proves successful after a rehabilitation. Construction is scheduled until October 2007. dangerous inmates. A special federal few months, the procedure will gradually three-judge panel is considering whether be introduced statewide. Marine Street Utility Undergrounding to cap the state’s prison population, A group of Orange County law Relocation and undergrounding of electric, phone, and cable facilities on Marine potentially forcing inmates to be released enforcement officials and legislators will St., between Lincoln Blvd. and Prospect Ct. Parking limitations will be posted daily and detours may be announced as necessary before they have completed their full sen- help evaluate the experiment. tences. “The arguments seem to make sense. Stewart Park Restroom Project “If we don’t make significant reforms, Some people aren’t being supervised Construction of new restroom facilities at Stewart Park. Sidewalk is closed on the west the public safety dangers are grave,” said enough. Some people, they’re arguing, side of Stewart Street (between Exposition and Delaware). Please use east sidewalk. Adam Mendelsohn, Schwarzenegger’s don’t need to be supervised as much,” said communications director. Assemblyman Todd Spitzer, R-Orange, Traffic Signal Upgrade Currently, nearly 70 percent of ex-cons who represents the trial area and heads a Installation of the fiber optics infrastructure will continue on Lincoln Boulevard in California commit violations during prison oversight committee. from Olympic north to Wilshire; Wilshire from Lincoln west to Ocean Avenue; and their three-year parole. Last year, about While he and other local officials have Ocean from California south to Colorado Boulevard. Work hours are 7:30 a.m. to 68,000 parolees were sent back to crowded been briefed on the policy change, they 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Lane closures and sidewalk closures can be prisons for violations. haven’t seen the proposed regulation or expected throughout the construction zones. Ex-convicts who are no longer under risk assessment questionnaire, Spitzer said, supervision can’t be sent back to prison so “we haven’t bought off on anything yet.” Wilshire Storm Water Diversion Structure for parole violations. Construction for the installation of the diversion facility on Ocean Avenue and Corrections Secretary James Tilton Wilshire Blvd. is in process and is scheduled for completion November 2007. Traffic will be narrowed to 2 lanes north/1 lane south on Ocean Avenue at Wilshire Blvd. said the goal of the new policy is to select CALIFORNIA IS ex-cons who are unlikely to re-offend any- way, and to encourage them to complete ABOUT A For more information, log on to santa onica.org/engineering/projects/kbug_project_list.asp or programs that make it even less likely they call (310) 458-8721. will commit new crimes. DECADE LATE IN Weeding out the low-risk offenders would let parole agents concentrate on GETTING INTO THE RISK- dangerous ex-convicts such as sex offend- ers and gang members, Tilton said. PREDICTION BUSINESS .” Criminologists have for years recom- mended easing California’s parole policy. In Joan Petersilia, criminologist who heads 2004, a Schwarzenegger-appointed advisory the Center on Evidence-Based Corrections at committee chaired by former Gov. George the University of California, Irvine Deukmejian recommended releasing “very low risk” parolees after three months. Among other things, the questionnaire The proposed policy would allow what grades whether parolees completed educa- the department is calling “earned release” tional, vocational and other rehabilitation after six months. Officials projected that programs that currently aren’t widely avail- less than half of parolees would be eligible. able. Tilton said that’s one reason he Sex offenders, gang members or those expects a relatively low percentage of with a history of violent or serious offenses parolees to initially win an early end to going back to their juvenile record would their supervision. be ineligible. Those in the two lowest super- Under current policies, most low-risk vision categories — about 87,000 of the offenders rarely have contact with parole state’s 127,000 current parolees — would agents, merely checking in occasionally by be given a new questionnaire to gauge their mail. However, agents still retain the right criminal and drug-use history, job and to search parolees’ homes without a war- housing status, relationships with family rant if they suspect wrongdoing, said Ryan and the community, and other factors. Sherman, spokesman for the California The questionnaire, modeled on one Correctional Peace Officers Association, used in Washington state, is designed to which also represents parole agents. predict whether parolees are likely to com- “It will ultimately threaten public safe- mit new crimes. Parole agents could still ty by allowing thousands of parolees to overrule an assessment and keep ex-cons avoid monitoring by law enforcement under supervision, with the final decision officials,” Sherman said. State Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 7

CITY OF SANTA MONICA Clinton courts black REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Santa Monica invites proposals for:

Consulting services for a City-wide voters in California community education and anti-panhandling campaign Clinton also showcases the clout of black The City of Santa Monica desires to implement a City-wide community education and anti- Democratic candidate political influence and money. panhandling campaign. Strategies are sought for community education about homeless- Obama has predicted that black voter ness and the implementation of a campaign regarding the negative effects of giving money hopes to take votes turnout would swell by at least 30 percent to panhandlers, including the establishment of alternative giving opportunities. if he wins the presidential nomination, giving Democrats victory in Southern Submission Deadline is October 30, 2007 at 5:00 PM PDT. away from Obama states that have been voting Republican BY MICHAEL R. BLOOD for decades. The request for proposals may be obtained from the Human Services Division, City of Santa Monica, 1685 Main St., Room 212, Santa Monica, California 90401; by calling AP Political Writer Asked last month why she would be a (310) 458-8701; TTY: (310) 458-8696; by e-mailing your request to better candidate for blacks when Obama [email protected]; or by visiting the Human Services Division website at LOS ANGELES Hillary Rodham Clinton was in the race, she cited her years of pub- http://www.smgov.net/hsd. pursued votes Friday in the city’s histori- lic service and advocacy, and described cal black heartland with basketball legend herself as the more experienced candidate. Earvin “Magic” Johnson at her side, less “My attitude is, I don’t deserve any- than a week after rival Barack Obama one’s vote. I have to earn everyone’s vote,” banked $3 million at a fundraiser at Clinton said. Oprah Winfrey’s seaside estate. At an event earlier Friday at a school in a For the two leading Democratic presi- heavily minority neighborhood near the dential contenders, the dueling events just Watts section, Clinton shared a stage with six days apart highlighted the stiff compe- Johnson, Villaraigosa and other local lead- tition for support and dollars within one ers. She told a largely minority crowd thick- of the party’s key voter groups — blacks. ened with students and supporters that she Johnson, the former Los Angeles Lakers would bring a new style of leadership to star whose sprawling business interests Washington to take on issues like health range from movie theaters to health clubs, care, education and ending the Iraq war. was also holding a fundraiser for Clinton “When I’m president, there will not be at his Beverly Hills home Friday night. It any invisible Americans,” she said. was expected to be considerably smaller Several people in the audience said than the lavish event staged by Winfrey they were comfortable with Clinton, in for Obama, an Illinois senator, on Sept. 8, large part because of her long record in which attracted 1,500 people. the public eye and efforts in her husband’s Johnson’s fundraiser was co-hosted by administration. music industry heavyweights Quincy Jones, Berry Gordy and Clarence Avant, and scheduled guests included Mayor PEOPLE IN THE Antonio Villaraigosa, who is a co-chair of the Clinton campaign. Guests at the BLACK Obama event included Sidney Poitier, Forest Whitaker and Chris Rock. COMMUNITY LOVE BILL Your ad could run here! The divided loyalties among blacks Call us today at (310) 458-7737 show “the community just isn’t going to CLINTON; SHE’S SEEN AS go lockstep behind any candidate, even a black one,” said University of California, COMFORTABLE IN THE Los Angeles, political scientist Franklin D. City of Santa Monica Gilliam Jr. COMMUNITY.” RESOLUTION NUMBER 10228 (CCS) When it comes to competing celebrity (CITY COUNCIL SERIES) endorsements, “I don’t know if anybody Franklin D. Gilliam Jr. University of California, Los Angeles stands equal with Oprah,” Gilliam said. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING A But Clinton is not conceding the black PUBLIC HEARING ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007, TO HEAR ANY PROTESTS OR OBJEC- vote to Obama and “she can compete for John Bruce, 45, a Democrat from Los TIONS TO THE CONFIRMATION OF ASSESSMENT OF COSTS FOR THE STREET AND it in a legitimate way.” Angeles who works in security, said the PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON YALE STREET WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA On Thursday, the California black community was looking for leaders Legislature’s black caucus endorsed and Obama “seems to be heading in the THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Obama — but one of its eight members is right direction.” Bruce, who is black, said backing Clinton. And independent polls in race was not an issue in picking a candidate. SECTION 1. The City Engineer filed a report of work pursuant to Section 5882 of the California suggest the black vote is divid- He said he remains undecided on 2008 Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, relating to the construction of street ed, largely between Clinton and Obama. but added, “I’m an all-Clinton Democrat.” and parkway improvements completed in the following districts: Obama, whose late father was Kenyan, Black community activist “Sweet Alice” District 'A' -Yale Street from Wilshire Boulevard to Montana Avenue gives blacks a chance to put one of their Harris, who is backing Clinton, said she SECTION 2. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, the own in the White House for the first time. worked closely with the New York senator City Council does hereby order and declare that on the 25th day of September, 2007, in But Clinton benefits from the strong rela- during her days in the Clinton White the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa Monica, California tionship her husband, former President Bill House. 90401, it will hear and pass upon the report by the City Engineer, of the cost of street and Clinton, maintained with blacks for years. What about Obama? parkway improvements together with any objections or protests, if any, which may be “People in the black community love “I don’t know him, but I know her,” raised by any property owner subject to an assessment for the cost of such improvements Bill Clinton; she’s seen as comfortable in Harris said. and by any other interested persons. the community,” Gilliam said. And Earlier in the day, Assembly Speaker SECTION 3. All protests or objections must be in writing and filed with the City Clerk “there’s concern about Obama being elec- Fabian Nunez, D-Los Angeles, held a private on or before the time set for the hearing of the protests and objections. table, period, because he’s black.” fundraiser for Clinton at a Mexican restau- SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to mail notices, pursuant to Government The rivalry between Obama and rant in Lynwood, a Los Angeles suburb. Code Section 54954.6, in the manner and form prescribed by law, of the cost of street- light improvement and of the adoption of this Resolution to all persons owning commer- cial, industrial, or residential real property in the herein before described assessment dis- TELL SANTA MONICA WHAT YOU THINK! trict whose names and addresses appear on the last equalized assessment roll for the City taxes or as known to the City Clerk. SECTION 5. The City Clerk is directed to publish this Resolution, in accordance with Government Code Section 6066 in The Santa Monica Daily Press once a week for two suc- WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR cessive weeks, with at least five days intervening between the first date and the second date of publication. The first publication is to be made not less than 15 days prior to the EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 date of the above public hearing. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and Visit us online at smdp.com thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. State 8 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Super skyscrapers dot U.S. cities BY LISA LEFF I Associated Press Writer “Many people thought 9-11 would sound the death knell high, tall buildings pass away from the United States, or at for tall buildings, and it’s been the opposite,” said Antony least appear to,” Riley said. “One of the things that really SAN FRANCISCO The rivalry between Los Angeles and San Wood, executive director of the Chicago-based Council on bothered people was that it was evident that other people in Francisco permeates life in California, infiltrating debates on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. The collapse of the World Taiwan and Malaysia were going to take off where we left off, everything from sports and weather to cuisine and water Trade Center “probably induced the largest introspective and in the end of the day they weren’t going to let terrorists consumption. When it comes to competing for the West analysis of the whole typology that has ever happened — is be that successful.” Coast’s tallest building, though, few would expect this city to this a viable part of our cities or is it not? And like it or not, Brenda Calvin, a Las Vegas real estate agent who special- enter the fray, much less end up on top. that has resulted in a resounding yes.” izes in high-rise living, said customers who visit the city Yet here in the land of earthquakes and cafe culture, plans Compared to the high-rises that were erected in the often but are tired of staying in hotels and want the conven- are unfolding for not just the loftiest skyscraper on the coast, 1970s, the new crop of super skyscrapers are more likely to ience of 24-hour concierge service are snapping up condo- but the three highest high-rises west of the Mississippi River. be residential or government-supported expressions of civic miniums like the ones under construction at the seven- All are part of a proposed downtown neighborhood to be or even national pride than symbols of corporate wealth, tower MGM Mirage City Center. At up to 60 stories, the pro- built around a regional bus and train terminal — a Grand according to Wood. The 150-story, 2,000-foot-tall Chicago ject’s residential buildings would be nearly twice as tall as the Central Station of the West — that is being promoted as an Spire rising near the shores of Lake Michigan, for example, condos considered high by current Strip standards. environmentally sensible magnet for development. would be both the tallest skyscraper in the U.S. and the “I have never heard anyone say, ‘You know, now that I’ve “What it will mean for San Francisco to have its tallest world’s tallest residential building. been in this building I don’t think I can do this,"’ said Calvin, building be the Transbay Terminal tower is a statement that “Tall buildings are being used to project a certain status who lives on the eighth floor of a 21-story building. “I guess our highest value is ecology,” said Gabriel Metcalf, executive for a city on a world stage. That’s undoubtable,” Wood said. you can live your life and not fly on an airplane and not director of the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research “For a city to be taken seriously on a local or domestic or experience all the great things in the world out of fear, but Association, a local public policy think tank. “It will be this international scale, they want to be seen to be keeping up that just doesn’t make sense.” exclamation mark saying the most important location in our with the times, and tall buildings are part of that.” Last month, an Australian gaming company submitted city is the transit center.” Planners, real estate agents and sociologists say the trend plans for a 1,888-foot hotel/casino that would rank as the Six years after many architects and urban planners pre- shows that Americans are willing to trust recent engineering nation’s second-tallest building. The Federal Aviation dicted the indelible images of Sept. 11, 2001, would stifle advances conceived to help buildings stand up to earth- Administration is opposing the Crown Las Vegas, saying its Americans’ enthusiasm for iconic skyscrapers, San Francisco quakes and terrorist attacks — and that their fascination height would pose a hazard to planes flying in and out of is not the only U.S. city where the landscape is moving up. with all things oversized outweighs their fears of disasters, McCarran International Airport. Instead, fueled by high land costs, disenchantment with sub- both manmade and natural. Supporters of the taller, denser neighborhood that has urban sprawl and urban one-upmanship, the nation is expe- That especially became true as developing countries in been proposed in San Francisco, a city known in architecture riencing its biggest high-rise construction boom in decades. the Middle East and Asia started putting up super-tall sky- circles as much for its anti-development attitudes as its sky- From Miami and Las Vegas to Chicago and New York, scrapers that made the World Trade Center look average in line, know they also have a future fight on their hands. buildings that would either eclipse or stand spire-to-spire comparison. A regional transportation agency is scheduled to pick the with the 1,250-foot-tall Empire State Building are promising “Everybody can be forgiven for having reactions after 9- winning design for the tower that would anchor the transit to reshape skylines. The 1,200-to-1,375-foot-tall tower that 11 that they want to reconsider today,” said Miami Art center on Thursday. The shortest of the three finalists would is supposed to help finance and attract riders to San Museum Terence Riley, who as the architecture curator of rise 350-feet above San Francisco’s own Transamerica Francisco’s new public transportation hub is one of 11 New York’s Museum of Modern Art put together a 2004 Pyramid. It would outreach the West’s reigning top story, the buildings nationwide either planned or under construction exhibit on skyscrapers. 1,018-foot U.S. Bank Tower building in downtown L.A. that, if completed, would make the list of the 20 tallest build- “Many people who had opinions like that saw the push to Anti-skyscraper sentiment has a long history in the city; ings in the United States. invent ever more technologically sophisticated, ever more voters passed a ballot initiative 21 years ago.

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Montana and Idaho. “Every couple of years it seems like we Bear problems also have been reported have similar activity,” said Mark Bruscino, in Colorado and Nevada. bear management officer with the Biologists point to a variety of causes Wyoming Game and Fish Department. “I ranging from people moving into bear can’t put my finger on it exactly, but it’s habitat and leaving food out, to less natu- probably a combination of things.” ral food for bears. Grand Teton rangers have euthanized Problems with bears typically worsen as four black bears and sent two cubs to a zoo. fall approaches and the animals hurry to fat- “It’s been one of our most busy years as ten up before hibernating for the winter. But far as human-bear incidents,” park spokes- this year, problems have been ongoing. woman Jackie Skaggs said. “A very active “We’ve had a very busy summer,” said year, a very frustrating year.” Sam Sheppard, warden captain for Montana Yellowstone National Park doesn’t face Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Bozeman. the same nearby development pressure as Around Big Sky, Sheppard said, bears Grand Teton and has had fewer bear prob- haven’t been able to resist partially eaten lems, said Yellowstone spokesman Al Nash. lunches left in garbage cans, trash bags left “We certainly don’t have the same urban- Photo courtesy Wikipedia in garages and windows left open. One ization issues as they have,” Nash said. CLEAN MACHINE: Ford last year unveiled a prototype of its popular Escape Hybrid SUV that can bear climbed through an open window to On Friday, however, a grizzly injured a run on E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol, derived from corn and other crops, and 15 percent get to some freshly cut peaches. bow hunter west of Gardiner. standard gasoline. What’s holding up mass production, says Ford, is a lack of E85 fueling outlets - ? only 1,200 exist across the U.S. Hybrid automobiles take to the highway Dear EarthTalk: carbon dioxide (CO2) — a chief contributor What would be the feasibility of having to global warming — than traditional cars hybrid cars run on E85 or biodiesel? and trucks. What’s holding up mass produc- Wouldn’t this solve multiple problems? tion, says Ford, is a lack of E85 fueling out- Bob Pendergrass lets — only 1,200 exist across the U.S. Broken Arrow, OK Not to be outdone, General Motors (GM) has its own ethanol-electric hybrid in the ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES WOULD LOVE works via its Sweden-based Saab subsidiary, to see carmakers mass-produce a biofuel- which unveiled a prototype in 2006. The electric hybrid. From a technology stand- company claims that, whereas Toyota’s gas- point, it’s a no-brainer: Major automakers electric Prius emits 104 grams of CO2 per already turn out vehicles that can run on kilometer, their E85-based hybrid should E85, a blend of 85 percent ethanol, derived emit just 15-20 grams. Industry insiders from corn and other crops, and 15 percent don’t expect to see such a vehicle available to standard gasoline. Ford’s light duty F-series the public until 2010 or later. pickups are examples of such “flex fuel” With regard to diesel-electric hybrids, vehicles. And gasoline-electric hybrids, like though diesel spews particulates and other Toyota’s Prius, are all the rage and beginning nasty ground level pollutants into the envi- to be ubiquitous on the roads. ronment, it contributes significantly less Cost, however, is an issue, says Jim CO2 to the atmosphere than gasoline. And Kliesch of the website greenercars.org. biodiesel, a form of the fuel derived from Traditional cars and trucks powered by plants, is both carbon-neutral (burning it diesel, biodiesel or ethanol cost more to contributes no additional carbon to the manufacture than equivalent gasoline- atmospheric balance of the pollutant) and power vehicles. And gas-electric hybrids also cleaner burning in regard to particulates. It cost more than conventional cars, largely can be used interchangeably with regular because their market share is still small and diesel in most diesel engines. Thus combin- economies of scale have not yet kicked in. ing biodiesel with an electric motor in a Thus combining two costly technologies in a hybrid car or truck would yield one of the biofuel-electric hybrid would constitute “a cleanest burning engines on the road. double-whammy,”says Kliesch, “limiting the GM and Chrysler have already collabo- vehicles to a very small slice of the market.” rated on developing a diesel-hybrid platform Nonetheless, Ford last year unveiled a that combines dual electric motors with a prototype of its popular Escape Hybrid SUV diesel engine to offer unparalleled fuel effi- that runs on E85. Like the gas-electric ciency. But whether such vehicles ever see hybrids now on the road, the E85-electric the showroom floor — and whether con- hybrid Escape maximizes fuel economy by sumers will be able to even afford them — is alternating between its internal combustion anybody’s guess. and electric engines. And it never needs to be plugged in because its high-capacity batter- Want to get down to earth? Submit questions to ies store electricity generated from braking [email protected]. and other processes in-car. Ford estimates that if only five percent of U.S. vehicles were powered by ethanol-elec- tric hybrids oil imports could be reduced by 140 million barrels a year. Such vehicles would also produce about 25 percent less Local 10 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues

BIG WIN Fabian Lewkowicz [email protected] (From top left clockwise) Santa Monica High School's cheerlead- ers rooted the team on during a 35-0 blowout win versus Palisades High on Friday night at SMC's Corsair Field. The Vikings dominated the ball at both ends of the field in helping the team improve to 2-0. Fans had much to cheer about considering that Samohi did little wrong on the night. The band took to the field at halftime. This was one of the few occasions that Pali High figured out the Vikings' attack. The victory even had the Viking mascot in the mood to tip his hat to his victorious football team. Local Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 11 Tough times for renters on both coasts FROM RENT PAGE 3 Devine isn’t an itinerant hippie or my own place.” live in this city,” he says. recent college grad trying to map a career Devine works at least 50 hours a week, Morales’ apartment is ramshackle. ing, due partly to an influx of investment path. She’s a professional with a master’s including several hours each weekend Door frames lean at improbable angles. banks. New housing projects routinely degree in math, and could likely com- grading quizzes. Some of her colleagues Paint peels from walls, and a gaping crack cater to the affluent. mand a six-figure salary at a Silicon Valley moonlight as waitresses, bartenders and splits the kitchen ceiling. “But everybody forgets the poor guy — engineering firm. weekend nannies. But the beautifully restored Victorian the one who pumps your gas, who builds But since college, she has yearned to be One option would be moving to a sub- next door has golden cornices and fresh your hotel, who bags your groceries,” said a teacher. After getting her master’s, she urban school district, where pay scales paint, and other nearby homes are getting Simon Morris, a 35-year-old carpenter. taught the children of crop pickers. range up to $10,000 higher than in San high-end renovations. The neighborhood “The cost of living is driving us out.” Since 2002, she’s been a math instruc- Francisco. A public school teacher in the is rife with homeless people and illegal On both coasts of the United States, tor at Balboa High School, once a hard- city starts at $43,000. immigrants, but white-collar workers are and many cities in between, hundreds of scrabble school on the city’s south side. Losing teachers like Devine should be a moving in to commute to lucrative jobs in thousands of renters face comparable Test scores and morale are on the rise, and top concern for residents, said Matthew Silicon Valley or downtown. plights. The home mortgage crisis has Devine feels she’s making a big difference Hardy of the United Educators San Morales knows he might live better in received far more notice, but experts say by teaching pre-calculus and algebra to Francisco. Teachers who stay have to be Peru, where relatives could help and the cost the ranks of renters with dire housing the diverse student body. either “crazy or dedicated,” he said. of living is a fraction of California’s. But that problems are growing faster than the “I don’t ever want to leave Balboa — Jose Morales, now 78, moved into a would end his quest for American citizenship. ranks of defaulting homeowners. I’d love to retire from here,”Devine said as modest Victorian house in San Francisco’s “I came here because the U.S. was a The Center for Housing Policy reports she stacked papers following the after- working-class Mission District in 1965, great country,” Morales said. “But housing that the number of working-family renters noon bell. “The only problem is I can’t shortly after emigrating from Peru. The rent has become a big injustice. ... The story of paying more than half their income for afford to live here on a teacher’s salary.” was $80 a month, and he used leftover earn- my apartment is the story of my block and housing has soared from 1 million to 2.1 After taxes and a $350 deposit into a ings to travel, buy nice clothes and eat well. the story of my city and the story of all of million since 1997. Overall, advocacy retirement fund, she takes home about The rent is now $864 — a bargain by California and the United States. You have groups say there are 9 million low-income $2,500 per month. One-bedroom apart- local standards but an unmanageable for- to fight for it, and that’s what I will do — renter households and only 6.2 million ments in desirable neighborhoods — near tune for Morales. A former tennis instruc- all the way to the end.” units they can reasonably afford. friends and public transit — start around tor, he hurt his back last year and now Back in Stamford, Simon and Jennifer “These people spend huge portions of $2,000 per month. Studios start around relies entirely on a Social Security pay- Morris have seen the city’s economic their income on their housing,” said Sheila $1,500. ment of $900 per month. boom firsthand but, like many working- Crowley, president of the National Low Devine said she’ll likely settle for After paying the rent, he has $36 a class families, haven’t shared its fruits. Income Housing Coalition. “They don’t do roommates — a fate she didn’t envision month for expenses, including food and Simon has irregular earnings as a car- things that we all would like to do — save for herself after college, and a far cry from medications. He eats at city-sponsored penter; he can make $1,000 in a good money to buy a house, or for college or her dream of home ownership. senior centers, which charge $1.50 per week but often has no work at all. Jennifer, retirement. It’s a very day-to-day existence.” Technically, she could afford her own meal, buys cut-rate produce from local 27, worked in the past at local pet stores, In the Stamford area, a breadwinner needs modest apartment — but she wants to bodegas and takes freebies from friends. but took time off this year following the to earn more than $30 an hour to afford the heed the standard advice and not spend He never travels. He doesn’t own a tel- birth of Layla, who’s now 7 months old. rent of a typical two-bedroom apartment, the more than a third of her income on hous- evision or radio. Among his few new Their other child, Ethan, is 3. highest figure in the nation. San Francisco ing. That’s not easy; experts say nearly a clothes are tennis sweat shirts that pro Since February, they’ve been living in a ranks a close second — placing immense bur- quarter of San Francisco renters spend shops sell him at a discount. “family emergency” shelter on the edge of dens on residents such as schoolteacher more than 50 percent of their household “I’m skin and bones — it’s a miracle downtown, part of a multipurpose social- Meagan Devine and retiree Jose Morales. earnings on rent, and the market has I’m still here,” said Morales, who’s lost 20 service center run by St. Luke’s LifeWorks. Devine, 30, lives with her sister, who is grown tighter as the mortgage crisis deters pounds since last year and developed They have two bedrooms of their own, eight months pregnant, and brother-in- some young adults from home-buying. osteoporosis. but share bathrooms and a combination law in a one-bedroom apartment in San Devine rarely goes out to eat or buys Stooped but sinewy, with wavy white kitchen-common room with four other Francisco’s Sunset district. She sleeps on new clothes, but despite a frugal lifestyle hair and vintage Wilson sneakers, Morales families in a setup resembling a college the couch and spends weekends at her has been unable to whittle down $3,000 in has received numerous eviction notices dorm. There’s an 11 p.m. curfew on week- parents’ house in a distant suburb, where credit card debt. from a landlord hoping to convert the two- nights, no drinking or smoking in the she keeps her clothes and books. “You have to make big sacrifices — not unit flat into a luxury house. Morales refus- unit, and a rotation of chores. In October, she’ll begin housesitting for just whether to buy a house or not,” said es to leave; a court showdown is imminent. family friends in Berkeley, who will be on sab- Devine. “I want to have kids — but what “If more people don’t try to fight for WHAT DO YOU THINK? batical until Jan. 1. After that? She isn’t sure. would I do with them? I can’t even afford their rights, then only rich people would ■ Send letters to [email protected] Subway project appears ready to roll FROM SUBWAY PAGE 3 after the Expo Light Rail Phase Two is built,” she said. The subway’s controversy extends beyond the practical that moves us closer to building a subway to the sea to dangers of tunneling. Besides relieving the county’s notori- help get the city moving again,” said Mayor Antonio ous traffic congestion, proponents have suggested that the Villaraigosa, a longtime proponent of extending the sub- proposed subway would encourage business and serve as a way system to Santa Monica. direct conduit between the two tourist hot spots in down- If built, the subway would effectively compete for riders town LA and Santa Monica. Meanwhile, opponents have with the proposed light railway. Local officials recently questioned the feasibility of any attempts to cover the vast approved funding for the light rail from downtown Los county with a subway network, and further argue that one Angeles to Culver City, but the final leg from Culver City to particular appeal of Santa Monica — the community’s rel- Santa Monica is still under environmental impact review. ative exclusivity and distance from the bustle and chaos of After much debate, plans to build the subway line stopped the urban center — might be lost with the installation of a dead in 1985, when a funding ban was enacted after Rep. direct line with relatively cheap fare. The LA Metro cur- Henry Waxman, D-Los Angeles, argued that the threat of rently charges $5 for a one day unlimited bus or rail pass. methane explosions made tunneling in the area too dangerous. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, The tide began to turn in 2005, when an independent whose Fifth District would not be covered by the subway peer review panel determined the area was indeed safe line, remains a staunch opponent to the construction plans. for tunneling. The Los Angeles Metropolitan “Instead of spending nearly $10 billion of scarce Transportation Authority further advanced planning county resources on a subway that serves just three efforts by agreeing to spend $3.6 million to study the fea- cities,” he said, “we need cost-effective, environmentally- sibility of the project. sensitive light rail projects that relieve congestion coun- Kate Vernez, assistant to the City Manager in Santa tywide and expand the transit network for the rest of the Monica, said the plans would extend the old Red Line county’s 88 cities and unincorporated areas.” between Union Station and the intersection of Wilshire A Senate-House conference committee will now rec- Boulevard and Western Avenue to downtown Santa oncile some minor differences between the Senate and Monica, possibly with a terminal station on Wilshire or House versions of the funding bill. Washington lawmak- Santa Monica boulevards. ers appear generally supportive of the subway construc- While City Hall supports the subway plans, Vernez said tion, however, as both Congressional versions contain an the above-ground transit option from Culver City to a sta- element that removes the original funding ban. tion next to Santa Monica Place mall is a higher priority. “The City Council is supportive of the project, but [email protected] Local 12 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues Celebrating the birth of a nation FROM CONSTITUTION PAGE 1

“Most Americans have never read the Constitution,” said Whitehead, an enthu- siastic supporter of the Constitution who is all too happy to send out pocket-sized versions of the document to anyone who asks for one — and even those who don’t. “Studies show that Americans are Constitutional illiterate. Most high school seniors don’t even know what the First Amendment is.” For the record, it states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establish- ment of religions, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceable assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The Constitutional Convention con- vened in Philadelphia 220 years ago in response to dissatisfaction with the Articles of Confederation and the need for a strong centralized government, according to the Library of Congress. After four months of secret debate and many compromises, the proposed Constitution was submitted to the states for approval. Although the vote was close in some states, the Constitution was even- Christine Chang [email protected] tually ratified and the new federal govern- UNDER ONE FLAG: The U.S. Constitution turns 220-years-old today. The nation as we know it took shape when the historic document was approved. ment came into existence in 1789. At no time in the last 30 years have Amendment, which guaranteed women cue, at least it would get us to maybe look It’s easy, said the folks at the National Americans needed to know the the right to vote. it up on the Internet out of curiosity or Constitution Center. For starters, people Constitution more than they do today, “I have to give credit to my high school veg out in front of the TV and watch some can check out a two-hour film on the heat- what with the federal government, and in government teacher,” Williams said with a PBS special on it or something.” ed debates that took place in the sweltering particular, the Bush Administration, grin. “He made us remember every single Part of the problem, people said, is that summer of 1787, “A More Perfect Union: reaching further into the private lives and amendment and recite the Preamble. It the Constitution isn’t “sexy,” like America Becomes a Nation.” Others can freedoms of the people, Whitehead said. was pretty grueling and at the time I did- Independence Day where people hold make T-shirts or host public readings. “Since 9/11 we have witnessed the n’t think it was worth the effort, but right large parties and there are fireworks to Others can set up a mock signing and allow accelerated decline of the Constitution. It now, I’m feeling pretty good about it.” light up the night sky. Independence Day folks to make changes to the document to really has just gone wild,” said Whitehead, better reflect conditions today. who has written several op-ed pieces Or for those who are looking for a little about the Bush Administration’s SINCE 9/11 WE HAVE WITNESSED THE more fun could play drinking games, such increased ability to control all branches of as taking a shot of booze for every amend- the federal government. “You need to ACCELERATED DECLINE OF THE ment passed, something not suggested by know what’s in the Constitution and the the center. Bill of Rights because if you don’t, how CONSTITUTION. IT REALLY HAS JUST GONE WILD.” Whitehead said whatever you do, just will you ever be able to object. You must make sure it includes reading the take action and the first step is to read it.” John W. Whitehead, President and founder of the Rutherford Institute Constitution. Over at the Santa Monica Main “I think we need to get communities to Library, where copies of the Constitution Williams said he wasn’t surprised that also has more drama attached to it as peo- host Constitution classes or public read- is readily available, Greg Williams was most people aren’t aware of the ple think of the deadly battles fought to ings so that we can talk about what’s in it somewhat ashamed that he didn’t know Constitution’s big birthday. It’s not some- win our freedom. and what we need to do to protect it,” the significance of today, but he did fair thing that the media focuses on, he said, “The Constitution just doesn’t seem Whitehead said. “We are talking about the better than most when he was able to and it’s not a national holiday. that cool,” said Jared Rodgers, a 17-year- greatest document of all time. People name seven of the first 10 Amendments “Perhaps it should be,” he said. “I think old from Los Angeles who believes his come from around the world to study it that make up the Bill of Rights, as well as something as important as the Constitution teachers will be doing something today to more than 200 years after it was written. I the 13th Amendment, which abolished should warrant a three-day weekend. commemorate the occasion. “I mean, it’s think it deserves more respect than it gets.” slavery, the 18th Amendment, which “Even if it’s just an excuse for people to an old piece of paper sitting in a museum banned the sale of alcohol, and the 19th get out of town or sit around and barbe- somewhere. How do you get up for that?” [email protected] PUBLIC DUMP IN SANTA MONICA Southern California Transfer Company

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Kevin Herrera [email protected] FUNNY BUNCH: Douglas Sarine and Kent Nichols are the creators of ‘Ask a Ninja.’ TELL SANTA MONICA WHAT YOU THINK! COMMUNITYPROFILES KENT NICHOLS AND DOUGLAS SARINE WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR These are some enlightened ninjas EMAIL TO: [email protected] OR FAX TO (310) 576-9913 FROM CP PAGE 3 business for life,” Sarine said. Visit us online at smdp.com But after a bad breakup, friends sug- (people believe it’s Sarine), delivers his gested he enroll in Second City to “meet often ludicrous and nonsensical thoughts people,” which is exactly what he did. at lightning speed. The production is Nichols and Sarine naturally gravitated crude, but what do you expect from two toward one another and began writing guys who use an apartment in West together. The two also worked on a really Hollywood for their sound stage? bad television show called “Touching The result is an underground comedic Evil,” which had a brief run on USA. masterpiece that will either have viewers “He was always coming out with this laughing out loud or scratching their heads zany, sort of off the wall things that were in disbelief at what they are hearing. Either totally brilliant, but nobody really under- way, it’s a great way to spend three minutes. stood him but me,” Nichols said of Sarine. “We just try to bring a lot of energy to it While the two do not live in Santa because you are dealing with the Internet Monica, they spend an awful lot of their and there are so many other things that can time here. Now that they have some cash, grab people’s attention,” Sarine said. “It’s they’re thinking of moving to the city by not like with cable where you are compet- the sea, which not only is home to plenty of ing against 500 other channels. With the production companies, but is also 10 to 15 Internet there are literally thousands and degrees cooler than North Hollywood. thousands of sites that one can go to so you “I love the Santa Monica Library,” said have to have a real hyper deliver.” Sarine, who can also be found munching “We’re just trying to grab people by the on burgers at The Counter or dining with throat and not let go for three minutes,” friends at Jack n’ Jill’s. “It has great Nichols said. Internet access, it’s clean and it has water- The two met six years ago at the leg- less toilets.” endary Second City Training Center, the The two have another Santa Monica birthplace of sketch and improvisational connection. Their attorney is Santa comedy. Sarine was working as a paralegal Monica College Trustee Rod Rader, who and a dog walker while Nichols had a gig is known to be a little wacky and off-the- in an improvisational troupe for kids. wall himself. Using Santa Monica’s Main Library as Nichols and Sarine are not sure what their office, Nichols and Sarine developed the future holds for “Ask a Ninja.” They an animated feature about Ninjas in plan to continue to produce more Orange County who were trying to live webisodes and possibly develop a cartoon normal lives. The only problem was, the series based on the idea. They both would ninjas couldn’t stop killing people. like to do film or television, but as of right Nichols and Sarine soon discovered now, they are sticking with the ninja that that neither one of them knew how to brought them to the dance. draw nor did they know anything about “As long as both of us stay amused then computer animation. Instead of giving up, we’ll keep on doing it,” Sarine said. “When they decided to turn to the Internet and it’s time to stop, it will be clear. There real- “Ask a Ninja” was born. ly isn’t any pressure on us to continue. It’s The two come from very different back- just all about keeping it fresh and enter- grounds. Sarine is from Chicago and holds a taining for us. Once that’s gone, we’ll business degree from Appalachian State. move on to something else.” Nichols is a college drop out from Placentia. “I had basically resigned my self to [email protected] Sports 14 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 A newspaper with issues NCAA FOOTBALL UCLA stumbles BY DOUG ALDEN passes for two more in Utah’s biggest AP Sports Writer offensive outburst of the season. It was even a bigger day for the defense, SALT LAKE CITY After starting the season which pressured UCLA’s Ben Olson all 0-2 and facing No. 11 UCLA, Utah was game. Olson completed 20 of 40 passes for ready for any breaks the Utes could muster. 290 yards and was intercepted three times UCLA gave them plenty and Utah took during his first game in Utah, the state advantage almost every time in a 44-6 upset where he started his college career at on Saturday. The Utes forced five turnovers Brigham Young. and kept the Bruins from scoring a touch- “I take responsibility for making poor down for the first time in four years. decisions and not taking care of the ball,” SURF CONDITIONS WATER TEMP: 62° “Everything went right for us,” said Olson said. “I need to play better.” Tommy Grady, who passed for three The Bruins hadn’t been kept out of the SWELL FORECAST ( 5-7 FT ) touchdowns and a career-best 243 yards end zone for an entire game since beating Today the SW swell's periods shorten to 14 sec- and no interceptions. Illinois 6-3 on Sept. 13, 2003. That was onds or so, evening out size at most all south Darrell Mack ran for 107 yards, becom- UCLA’s first win under coach Karl facing breaks to chest to shoulder high, although standouts can still expect some head high ing Utah’s first 100-yard rusher since Dorrell, who appeared to have the Bruins waves. A coastal eddy is likely in the AM, yet 2005. Safety Robert Johnson made two bound for a top-10 ranking before they winds should be rather light. interceptions and forced a critical fumble imploded Saturday. that turned a sure touchdown for UCLA “There is not even enough time to dis- LONG RANGE SYNOPSIS into a touchback that really got the cuss all the issues we had today,” Dorrell SOME NW WIND SWELL WEDNESDAY... Bruins’ meltdown going. said. “We did not even play close to our POSSIBLE RAIN THURSDAY... Utah outscored UCLA 30-0 in the sec- potential and we were never in sync.” ond half. The Bruins’ biggest blunder was in the “We kept them off-balance,” Utah third quarter. Behind 17-6, UCLA was on the TIDE FORECAST FOR TODAY IN SANTA MONICA coach Kyle Whittingham said. “We never verge of a touchdown that never happened let their quarterback get comfortable in thanks to Johnson. Marcus Everett caught a the pocket and get a rhythm going.” pass from Olson and was on his way to a 52- The Bruins (2-1) committed 10 penal- yard touchdown, but he stumbled and then ties and unraveled in the second half of lost the ball when he tried to stretch it across their first-ever loss to Utah (1-2). The the goal line as Johnson hit him. Utes had been 0-8 against UCLA, includ- The ball bounced straight out of the ing a 31-10 loss in the season opener at end zone for a touchback. the Rose Bowl last year. “That really killed any momentum we UCLA shut out Utah in the second half had gained,” Dorrell said. of that game and the Utes hadn’t forgotten. Instead of cutting the margin to four or “We prepared to win and we expected possibly three, the Bruins fell behind 24-6. to win,” said Martail Burnett, who had Utah drove 80 yards — getting help with a one of five sacks for the Utes. pass interference call along the way — and Louie Sakoda kicked three field goals scoring on a 12-yard pass from Louks to and Mack became the first Ute to rush for Dallin Rogers. 100 yards since Quinton Ganther gained Grady was making his second start for 120 in the 2005 Emerald Bowl against No. Brian Johnson (separated shoulder). He 24 Georgia Tech, which was also Utah’s was 17-for-30 for 246 yards, including a last win over a ranked team. 53-yard touchdown to Marquis Wilson “This whole week we practiced to be a that gave Utah a 7-0 lead in the first quar- whole different offense — something ter. they’ve never seen,” Mack said. “They did- The Bruins had to settle for field goals n’t know what to expect.” by Kai Forbath twice after penalties stalled Mack ran for a touchdown and caught drives deep in Utah territory.

MLB What’s next for Bonds? BY JANIE MCCAULEY Bonds’ Hall of Fame godfather — retired in AP Sports Writer 1973 with the New York Mets after the Say Hey Kid spent all but the final 1 1/2 seasons SAN FRANCISCO Now that he’s the home of his 22-year career with the Giants. run king, Barry Bonds’ future is a Giant San Francisco has done its share of cel- question mark. ebrating this year. Bonds is their home run Will he keep playing next year as he’s champ, and he was at center stage for the insisted so many times in recent months? All-Star game in the team’s waterfront And will it be in San Francisco, where he ballpark as the NL’s starter in left field. would prefer to retire after spending the “My future’s in my house,” Bonds joked past 15 seasons of his 22-year big league last week, sitting on an equipment cart career? Or perhaps with an American before taking his batting practice cuts. League club as a designated hitter? But there’s also a chance Bonds could be “I’ll deal with that when the time indicted if a federal grand jury determines comes,” Bonds said. “It’s up to them. I he perjured himself when he testified in the don’t run the team. I’m not doing any BALCO case that he hadn’t knowingly interviews about my future.” taken performance-enhancing drugs. One thing Bonds knows is that he does- Bonds would like to call it quits on his n’t plan to wait until just before spring own terms and in the comfort of his training this time around to figure out hometown, the city where he used to climb where he will be in 2008, or if he’s playing on Mays and his late father, Bobby, as a at all for that matter. boy in the Candlestick Park clubhouse. He Owner Peter Magowan has had a tough has been stretching and socializing with time saying no to the star slugger many his teammates more regularly lately, per- times before, and Magowan has acknowl- haps hoping the Giants will notice his edged it’s unfortunate Willie Mays — good behavior down the stretch. People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 15 Madonna on visit to Israel says she MOVIEGUIDE AERO THEATRE is ‘an ambassador for Judaism’ 1328 Montana Avenue Holy lady (310) 395-4990 MADONNA toasted the gifts, with Madonna receiv- Hollywood actors,” Yediot Orthodox Jews, who say it had answered fundamental Check theatre for showtimes Jewish new year with ing a lavishly bound copy quoted Madonna as telling is an abomination. questions in his life and Israeli President Shimon of the Old Testament. Peres. “Everyone I meet Other celebrities who made him a better actor. Peres and declared herself She gave Peres a vol- talks to me only about flew in for the Kabbalah Rabbis who specialize in AMC LOEWS BROADWAY 4 an “ambassador for ume of “The Book of that. I am an ambassador conference included movie Kabbalah have criticized 1441 3rd Street Judaism,” local newspa- Splendor,” the guiding text for Judaism.” star Demi Moore and her the interest by non-Jewish (310) 458-1506 pers reported Sunday. of Kabbalah, inscribed “To Madonna, who was husband, actor Ashton celebrities in the subject. The singer, who is not Shimon Peres, the man I raised a Roman Catholic, Kutcher, Rosie O’Donnell Jewish tradition holds Balls of Fury (PG-13) Jewish, arrived in Israel admire and love, has taken the Hebrew and fashion designer that Kabbalah is so power- 4:35, 7:00, 9:20 Wednesday on the eve of Madonna,” the Yediot name Esther, and has been Donna Karan. Madonna ful and complicated that Dragon Wars (D-War) (PG-13) Jewish new year to attend Ahronot daily reported. seen wearing a red thread came with her film director only bonafide students 2:25, 4:55, 7:10, 9:40 a conference on Kabbalah A Peres aide confirmed on her wrist in a Jewish husband Guy Ritchie. may begin to approach it Ratatouille (G) or Jewish mysticism. the meeting but had no tradition to ward off the The Haaretz daily quot- and then only after age 1:55 Madonna met Peres at details. evil eye. ed Kutcher as telling a 40. Among the elements Silk (R) his official Jerusalem resi- “You don’t know how But her interest in group of Israeli business- of Kabbalah are mystical 2:10, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50 dence on Saturday evening popular the Book of Kabbalah in recent years men and entertainers on revelations. and the two exchanged Splendor is among has been criticized by Saturday that Kabbalah ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Call FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES commenced to transact business under the ficti- name of registrant(s) is/are : LYNEL MCCAREY, tious business name or names listed on This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 6774 LOS VERDES DR #6, RANCITO PALOS 310.396.1477. FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE LOS ANGELES County on 8/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS (Date)8/8/2007. /s/: BUN TEA VERDES, CA 90275 This Business is being con- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Massage LOS ANGELES County on 8/8/2007. NOTICE: THIS not yet begun to transact business under the fic- PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: LYNEL does not of itself authorize the use in this state of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BLISSFUL RELAXATION! Heal your body, a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MCCAREY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement mind, spirit. Therapeutic bodywork/en- of the rights of another under federal, state, or does not of itself authorize the use in this state of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED LOS ANGELES County on 8/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS ergy healing. Strictly non-sexual. Intro- PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement a fictitious business name statement in violation ductory specials $68.00. Lynda, L.M.T. and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE (310) 749-0621 a fictitious business name statement in violation common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS of the rights of another under federal, state, or BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, EXQUISITE, INTUITIVE, strong and tender FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement relaxing body work by mature Europen. NO. 20071928333 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY does not of itself authorize the use in this state of person(s) is (are) doing business as MULTISERVI- PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, a fictitious business name statement in violation Very Professional, Sonja 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE (310) 397-0433. CIOS EXPRESS, 5037 E. GOGE AVE., BELL, CA of the rights of another under federal, state, or 90201. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : NO. 20071898078 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business MULTISERVICIOS EXPRESS, 2940 W. LINCOLN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE person(s) is (are) doing business as AFTER- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY LOMI LOMI, AVE., UNIT 13, ANAHEIM, CA 92801 This Business NO. 20071913814 FIRST FILING. The following SCHOOL COMMUNITY TUTORING PROGRAM & PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: person(s) is (are) doing business as VICTORY FUNDRAISER; AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING PRO- 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 Hawai’ian Therapeutic Massage Registrant has not yet begun to transact busi- TRANSITTIONAL HOUSE, 855 E. 119TH ST., LOS GRAM; AFTERSCHOOL TUTORING PROGRAM & as taught by Auntie Margaret ness under the fictitious name or names listed ANGELES, CA 90059. The full name of FUNDRAISER, 1202 W. 245TH ST., HARBOR CITY, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE ROB Machado of the Big Island. herein.. /s/: VICTOR GOROSTIETA registrant(s) is/are : CARMEL ANITA BOWDEN, CA 90710. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : NO. 20071970684 FIRST FILING. The following This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 1007 E. GLADWICK ST., CARSON, CA 90746 This DEBORAH MONTGOMERY, 1202 W. 245TH ST., person(s) is (are) doing business as THE AYALA'S, (310)392-1425 LOS ANGELES County on 8/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS Business is being conducted by, an individual. HARBOR CITY, CA 90710 This Business is being SALVADOREAN RESTAURANT, 10953 VENICE conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact BLVD. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90034. The full name of has not yet begun to transact business under the SCHULTZ FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE business under the fictitious name or names registrant(s) is/are : CARLOS A. AYALA, 3753 BA- listed herein.. /s/: CARMEL BOWDEN fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: GLEY AVE. #6, LOS ANGELES, CA. 90034, JUAN I. DBAS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS DEBORAH MONTGOMERY BROKER BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of AYALA, 3722 BAGLEY AVE. #16, LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES County on 8/15/2007. NOTICE: THIS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA. 90034 This Business is being conducted by, a LICENSED CALIFORNIA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 8/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES general partnership. Signed: Registrant has not BROKER #01218743 NO. 20071896760 FIRST FILING. The following FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES yet begun to transact business under the ficti- person(s) is (are) doing business as EVERY FINE a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS tious name or names listed herein.. /s/: CARLOS ART, 3118 WILSHIRE BLVD. #B, SANTA MONICA, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS A. AYALA, JUAN I. AYALA common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED CA. 90403. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of EVERY FINE ART, 3118 WILSHIRE BLVD. #B, and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 8/22/2007. NOTICE: THIS SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403 This Business is being a fictitious business name statement in violation does not of itself authorize the use in this state of 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES conducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE has not yet begun to transact business under the common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS fictitious name or names listed herein.. /s/: and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PATTY EVERY NO. 20071907042 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY person(s) is (are) doing business as SALON OAX- PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, ACA, 2112 S. OLIVE ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90007. 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 8/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JUAN MES- TAS MENDEZ, 220 W. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE NO. 20071961524 FIRST FILING. The following FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037 This Business is being conducted by, an individual. Signed: Regis- person(s) is (are) doing business as PARALLEL NO. 20071916389 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED 34, 6906 CLINTON ST. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90036. person(s) is (are) doing business as ALLSTAR PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, YOUR AD PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement trant has not yet begun to transact business un- der the fictitious name or names listed herein.. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : JAMES W. JUMP PARTY RENTALS, 8627 CALIFORNIA AVE., 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of TALBOT, 6906 CLINTON ST. LOS ANGELES, CA. SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. The full name of regis- COULD RUN HERE! a fictitious business name statement in violation /s/: JUAN MESTAS MENDEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 90036 This Business is being conducted by, an trant(s) is/are : AMPARO SANTOYO, 9337 DEAR- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE of the rights of another under federal, state, or individual. Signed: The registrant commenced to BORN AVE., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280 This Busi- NO. 20071905528 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business LOS ANGELES County on 8/14/2007. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES transact business under the fictitious business ness is being conducted by, an individual. person(s) is (are) doing business as ZAWADI IM- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY name or names listed on (Date)7/15/2007. /s/: Signed: The registrant commenced to transact PORTS, 12427 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. #213, LOS CALL US PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE JAMES W. TALBOT business under the fictitious business name or ANGELES, CA. 90066. The full name of 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of names listed on (Date)8/1/2007. /s/: AMPARO registrant(s) is/are : LESLIE ANN SIMS, 12427 W. PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 7/15/2007. NOTICE: THIS SANTORO JEFFERSON BLVD. #213. LOS ANGELES, CA. 90066 TODAY AT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This Business is being conducted by, an individ- NO. 20071961545 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE LOS ANGELES County on 8/15/2007. NOTICE: THIS ual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to (310) 458-7737 person(s) is (are) doing business as ZENVIRON- of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES transact business under the fictitious name or MENT, 209 MONTANA AVE. NO. 307, SANTA MON- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE names listed herein.. /s/: LESLIE ANNE SIMS ICA, CA. 90403. The full name of registrant(s) and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of is/are : JOSEPH RICARDO RUIZ, 209 MONTANA PRESS to publish 8/27/2007, 9/3/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED LOS ANGELES County on 8/14/2007. NOTICE: THIS ADVERTISE! CALL US (310) 458-7737 AVE. NO. 307, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403 This 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES of the rights of another under federal, state, or does not of itself authorize the use in this state of

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FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: KUNAL FIRESTONE BLVD. #110, DOWNEY, CA 90241 This Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE a fictitious business name statement in violation OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BHOJAK Business is being conducted by, a corporation. Business Name NO. 20072070894 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact Document Record # 20071905527 person(s) is (are) doing business as GOLDSTREET common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 8/17/2007. NOTICE: THIS business under the fictitious name or names Current File No. 06 2603825 PICTURES, FIG LEAF PICTURES, PYRAMIND LAKE and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES listed herein.. /s/: SYFAB, INC., FABIAN SALAZAR, State of California, County of Los Angeles PICTURES, 1930 OCEAN AVE. #307, SANTA MON- PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE CEO The following person(s) has/have abandoned the ICA, CA. 90405. The full name of registrant(s) 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of use of the fictitious Business name: is/are : EDWARD BARRY SHILS, 1930 OCEAN AVE. common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED LOS ANGELES County on 8/20/2007. NOTICE: THIS ZAWADI IMPORTS #307, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90405 This Business is and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES located at 5439 E. DAGGETT ST. being conducted by, an individual. Signed: The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE The fictitious business name referred to above registrant commenced to transact business un- NO. 20072022258 FIRST FILING. The following 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS was filed on 11/22/2006 der the fictitious business name or names listed person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM of the rights of another under federal, state, or BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED In the county of LOS ANGELES. on (Date)8/1/2007. /s/: EDWARD BARRY SHILS INVESTMENT GROUP; AI #/ON C2923473, 2980 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LESLIE ANNE SIMMS, 12427 W. JEFFERSON BLVD. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of SAN PASQUAL ST., PASADENA, CA 91107. The full FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY does not of itself authorize the use in this state of #213 LOS ANGELES County on 8/1/2007. NOTICE: THIS name of registrant(s) is/are : PLATINUM EMPIRE, NO. 20072011787 FIRST FILING. The following PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, a fictitious business name statement in violation This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES INC., CALIFORNIA, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., PASA- person(s) is (are) doing business as RIGHTS PUB- 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 of the rights of another under federal, state, or /s/ LESLIE ANNE SIMS This statement was filed FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE DENA, CA 91107 This Business is being con- LISHING, 10697 SOMMA WAY, LOS ANGELES, CA. common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS ducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant 90077. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY 08/14/2007. Published: SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED commenced to transact business under the ficti- ATHENA PICTURES, 10697 SOMMA WAY, LOS AN- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, PRESS 9/10/2007. 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement tious business name or names listed on GELES, CA. 90077 This Business is being con- NO. 20071950525 FIRST FILING. The following 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 10/1/2007. does not of itself authorize the use in this state of (Date)8/1/2007. /s/: PLATINUM INDUSTRIES, INC.; ducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has person(s) is (are) doing business as EON FIT- a fictitious business name statement in violation ROBERT ZAVALA; CFO not yet begun to transact business under the fic- NESS, 10530 WILSHIRE BLVD. #616, L.A., CA of the rights of another under federal, state, or This statement was filed with the County Clerk of titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: ATHENA LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS 90024. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business PICTURES, PRESIDENT, LAURENT HECHMATI FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ALEX GONCHAROV, 10530 WILSHIRE BLVD. #616, NO. 20071960748 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NO. 20072033578 FIRST FILING. The following FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE L.A., CA 90024 This Business is being conducted person(s) is (are) doing business as KICKS LOS PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, LOS ANGELES County on 8/28/2007. NOTICE: THIS person(s) is (are) doing business as CHATEAU OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet ANGELES, 7559 MELROSE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES SERVICES, 419 W. QUEEN ST. #14B, INGLEWOOD, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED begun to transact business under the fictitious 90046. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE CA. 90301. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement name or names listed herein.. /s/: ALEX GONCHA- DANIEL FEDERICO, 3226 E. QUINNEL DR., W. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS SEAN WICCIAM CHATEAU, 419 W. QUEEN ST. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of ROV COVINA, CA 91292 This Business is being con- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED #14B, INGLEWOOD, CA. 90301 This Business is NO. 20071989457 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement being conducted by, an individual. Signed: The person(s) is (are) doing business as ABC of the rights of another under federal, state, or LOS ANGELES County on 8/20/2007. NOTICE: THIS not yet begun to transact business under the fic- does not of itself authorize the use in this state of registrant commenced to transact business un- IN-HOME CARE SYSTEMS, 2338 CLOY AVE. VEN- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: DANIEL a fictitious business name statement in violation der the fictitious business name or names listed ICE, CA. 90291. The full name of registrant(s) and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FEDERICO of the rights of another under federal, state, or on (Date)8/28/2007. /s/: SEAN WICCIAM CHATEAU is/are : MARGARET RICHARDSON, 2338 CLOY AVE. PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of VENICE, CA. 90291 This Business is being con- 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED LOS ANGELES County on 8/21/2007. NOTICE: THIS and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY LOS ANGELES County on 8/28/2007. NOTICE: THIS ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES not yet begun to transact business under the fic- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: MARGA- NO. 20072022255 FIRST FILING. The following OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS RET RICHARDSON person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM of the rights of another under federal, state, or BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ESTATE AGENCY; AI #/ON C2922848, 2980 SAN PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 8/24/2007. NOTICE: THIS PASQUAL ST., PASADENA, CA 91107. The full NO. 20071928375 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY does not of itself authorize the use in this state of person(s) is (are) doing business as ARPON DE- PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES name of registrant(s) is/are : PLATINUM INDUS- a fictitious business name statement in violation a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE TRIES, INC., CALIFORNIA, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., SIGN INC., ARPON ASSOCIATES INC., GLOBAL ITS 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 of the rights of another under federal, state, or INC., 3837 CREST ROAD, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, of the rights of another under federal, state, or OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS PASADENA, CA 91107 This Business is being con- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has CA. 90275. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY ARPON INC. 3837 CREST ROAD, RANCHO PALOS NO. 20071981136 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement not yet begun to transact business under the fic- PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: PLATI- VERDES, CA. 90275 This Business is being con- person(s) is (are) doing business as R.A.S. CORP; 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 ducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant AI #/ON 3011011, 4806 RODEO RD., SUITE #3, 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation NUM INDUSTRIES, INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CFO commenced to transact business under the ficti- L.A., CA 90016. The full name of registrant(s) of the rights of another under federal, state, or This statement was filed with the County Clerk of tious business name or names listed on is/are : R.A.S. CORP., 4806 RODEO RD., SUITE #3, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS (Date)8/16/2007. /s/: ARPON, INC. SECRETARY, L.A., CA 90016 This Business is being conducted NO. 20071972342 FIRST FILING. The following NO. 20071989635 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES VAHE AVEDISSIAN by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet person(s) is (are) doing business as GAREY AUTO person(s) is (are) doing business as XPRESS PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of begun to transact business under the fictitious REPAIR & TIRE CENTER; B & A AUTO REPAIR & YOUR STYLE, 1346 E 18TH ST. LOS ANGELES, CA. 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 8/16/2007. NOTICE: THIS name or names listed herein.. /s/: R.A.S. CORP., TIRE CENTER, 2580 N. GAREY AVE., POMONA, CA 90021. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES RAFAEL A. SANDOVAL, PRESIDENT 91767. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : MARIA LUISA CORPENO, 1346 E 18TH ST. LOS AN- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of MABINI C. AMANCIO, 2456 HIGHLAND PINES RD., GELES, CA. 90021 This Business is being con- NO. 20072022290 FIRST FILING. The following does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 8/23/2007. NOTICE: THIS POMONA, CA 91767 This Business is being con- ducted by, an individual. Signed: The registrant person(s) is (are) doing business as SIERRA a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has commenced to transact business under the ficti- VISTA REALTY PASADENA; AI #/ON C2923485, 424 of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE not yet begun to transact business under the fic- tious business name or names listed on N. LAKE AVE. #101, PASADENA, CA 91101. The common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: MABINI (Date)10/1/2006. /s/: MARIA LUISA CORPENO full name of registrant(s) is/are : EMPRESARIO and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED C. AMANCIO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ENTERPRISES, INC., 424 N. LAKE AVE. #101, PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 8/24/2007. NOTICE: THIS PASADENA, CA 91101 This Business is being con- 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 8/22/2007. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE not yet begun to transact business under the fic- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: EMPRE- NO. 20072022256 FIRST FILING. The following 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED SARIO ENTERPRISES, INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CEO person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of ENTERTAINMENT; AI #/ON C2923473, 2980 SAN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS PASQUAL ST., PASADENA, CA 91107. The full NO. 20071950755 FIRST FILING. The following 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES name of registrant(s) is/are : PLATINUM EMPIRE, person(s) is (are) doing business as CERTIFIABLE a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE INC., CALIFORNIA, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., PASA- CLOTHING; CERTIFIABLE, 2 BEAR VALLEY RD., PO- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS DENA, CA 91107 This Business is being con- MONA, CA 91766. The full name of registrant(s) NO. 20071907569 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ducted by, a corporation. Signed: Registrant has is/are : CHARLES ANTHONY VARELA, 2 BEAR VAL- person(s) is (are) doing business as GORDILLO'S and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement not yet begun to transact business under the fic- LEY RD., POMONA, CA 91766 This Business is be- LAWN SERV., 3384 ELIZABETH AVE., LYNWOOD, PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: PLATI- ing conducted by, an individual. Signed: Regis- CA 90262. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 a fictitious business name statement in violation NUM EMPIRE, INC.; CFO; ROBERT ZAVALA trant has not yet begun to transact business un- DAGOBERTO GORDILLO, 3384 ELIZABETH AVE., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE of the rights of another under federal, state, or This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NO. 20072010559 FIRST FILING. The following common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS der the fictitious name or names listed herein.. LYNWOOD, CA 90262 This Business is being con- Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious /s/: CHARLES A. VARELA ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has person(s) is (are) doing business as COMPLETE and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Business Name BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, 14072 TIFFANY DRIVE, PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of not yet begun to transact business under the fic- Document Record # 20071972235 LOS ANGELES County on 8/20/2007. NOTICE: THIS titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: DAGOB- WESTMINSTER, CA. 92683. The full name of reg- 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Current File No. 04 0086229 istrant(s) is/are : CHARLES HONG LUU, 14072 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES ERTO GORDILLO State of California, County of Los Angeles FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of TIFFANY DR. WESTMINSTER, CA. 92683 This Busi- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement The following person(s) has/have abandoned the ness is being conducted by, an individual. NO. 20072022254 FIRST FILING. The following does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 8/14/2007. NOTICE: THIS use of the fictitious Business name: BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact person(s) is (are) doing business as ROBERT ZA- a fictitious business name statement in violation CENTURY NAILS DESIGN & SPA business under the fictitious name or names VALA; AI #/ON C2923473, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE located at 11956 SAN VICENTE BLVD., L.A., CA does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS listed herein.. /s/: CHARLES LUU PASADENA, CA 91107. The full name of regis- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business 90049 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of trant(s) is/are : PLATINUM EMPIRE, INC., CALI- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED The fictitious business name referred to above of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement LOS ANGELES County on 8/28/2007. NOTICE: THIS FORNIA, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., PASADENA, CA PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, was filed on 01/13/04 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES 91107 This Business is being conducted by, an 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of In the county of LOS ANGELES. and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun GINA LE, 8982 THORPE AVE., WESTMINSTER, CA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS to transact business under the fictitious name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, of the rights of another under federal, state, or 90049 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED names listed herein.. /s/: PLATINUM INDUSTRIES, NO. 20072022259 FIRST FILING. The following This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CFO person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY /s/ GINA H. LE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CAPITAL MORTGAGE; AI #/ON: C2922848, 2980 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of a fictitious business name statement in violation LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS SAN PASQUAL ST., PASADENA, CA 91107. The full NO. 20071972236 FIRST FILING. The following 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 Los Angeles County on 08/22/07. Published: person(s) is (are) doing business as CENTURY of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES name of registrant(s) is/are : PLATINUM INDUS- SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS 9/3/2007, common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE TRIES, INC., CALIFORNIA, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., NAIL DESIGN & SPA, 11956 SAN VICENTE BLVD., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 LOS ANGELES, CA 90049. The full name of regis- NO. 20071980893 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS PASADENA, CA 91107 This Business is being con- trant(s) is/are : VIVIAN TA, 1917 SICHEL ST., LOS person(s) is (are) doing business as MEET THE PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant ANGELES, CA 90031 This Business is being con- NEED MISSION OUTREACH, 1902 PLAZA DEL AMO, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement commenced to transact business under the ficti- ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has TORRANCE, CA 90501-4406. The full name of NO. 20071980993 FIRST FILING. The following does not of itself authorize the use in this state of tious business name or names listed on not yet begun to transact business under the fic- registrant(s) is/are : GERALD DICKENS, 1902 person(s) is (are) doing business as LOVE FAITH FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE a fictitious business name statement in violation (Date)7/23/2007. /s/: PLATINUM INDUSTRIES, titious name or names listed herein.. /s/: VIVIAN PLAZA DEL AMO, TORRANCE, CA 90501-4406 This AND HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH; UNLIMITED LIV- NO. 20072010560 FIRST FILING. The following of the rights of another under federal, state, or INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CFO TA Business is being conducted by, an individual. ING MINISTRIES; G L DICKENS MINISTRIES; AI person(s) is (are) doing business as C GREEN, common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to transact #/ORG # 1973203, 1902 PLAZA DEL AMO, TOR- LLC, AI#/ON200722810185, 132 GALLEON ST. L.A, and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS LOS ANGELES County on 8/22/2007. NOTICE: THIS business under the fictitious name or names RANCE, CA 90501-4406. The full name of regis- CA. 90292. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES listed herein.. /s/: GERALD DICKENS trant(s) is/are : LOVE, FAITH AND HOPE COMMU- C GREEN, LLC. 132 GALLEON ST. L.A. CA. 90292 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NITY CHURCH, 1902 PLAZA DEL AMO, TORRANCE, This Business is being conducted by, a limited li- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 8/23/2007. NOTICE: THIS CA 90501-4406 This Business is being conducted ability. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant com- transact business under the fictitious name or NO. 20072022257 FIRST FILING. The following PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE menced to transact business under the fictitious names listed herein.. /s/: MICHELLE MATHEWS person(s) is (are) doing business as PLATINUM does not of itself authorize the use in this state of does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS business name or names listed on This statement was filed with the County Clerk of REALTY CORPORATION; AI #/ON C2922848, 2980 a fictitious business name statement in violation a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED (Date)10/10/2002. /s/: LOVE, FAITH AND HOPE LOS ANGELES County on 8/28/2007. NOTICE: THIS SAN PASQUAL ST., PASADENA, CA 91107. The full of the rights of another under federal, state, or of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement COMMUNITY CHURCH, GERALD LLOYD DICKENS, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES name of registrant(s) is/are : PLATINUM INDUS- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of PRESIDENT FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE TRIES, INC., CALIFORNIA, 2980 SAN PASQUAL ST., and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS PASADENA, CA 91107 This Business is being con- PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, of the rights of another under federal, state, or LOS ANGELES County on 8/23/07. NOTICE: THIS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement commenced to transact business under the ficti- and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of tious business name or names listed on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS a fictitious business name statement in violation (Date)7/23/2007. /s/: PLATINUM INDUSTRIES, NO. 20072012367 FIRST FILING. The following NO. 20071938398 FIRST FILING. The following 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED of the rights of another under federal, state, or INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CFO person(s) is (are) doing business as MARIA LEON person(s) is (are) doing business as 3RDI PRO, PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of PRODUCE, 207 E. 87 ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 11510 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CULVER CITY, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS 90003. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : 90066. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : KU- NO. 20071951604 FIRST FILING. The following a fictitious business name statement in violation PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES MARIA CRUZ, 207 E. 87 ST., LOS ANGELES, CA NAL BHOJAK, 11510 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., CUL- person(s) is (are) doing business as ELITE FUND- of the rights of another under federal, state, or 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 90003 This Business is being conducted by, an VER CITY, CA 90066 This Business is being con- ING PARTNERS; AI/LLC # 47-0847559, 9550 FIRE- common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun ducted by, an individual. Signed: Registrant has STONE BLVD. #110, DOWNEY, CA 90241. The full and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED to transact business under the fictitious name or not yet begun to transact business under the fic- name of registrant(s) is/are : SYFAB, INC., 9550 PRESS to publish 9/3/2007, 9/10/2007, Your ad could run here! PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement names listed herein.. /s/: MARIA LEON 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007 Call us today at (310) 458-7737 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of

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The following HILLS, CA 90212 This Business is being con- person(s) is (are) doing business as CORPS cally excellent, great gas mileage. A child is calling for help. a fictitious business name statement in violation ducted by, a corporation. Signed: The registrant of the rights of another under federal, state, or ONLY, CORPERATIONS UNLIMITED, 468 N. CAM- $4395 (310)264-1849 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE commenced to transact business under the ficti- DEN DR. SUITE 300L, BEVERLY HILLS, CA. 90210 . common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business tious business name or names listed on NO. 20072012366 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY The full name of registrant(s) is/are : TRENT person(s) is (are) doing business as GRANADOS (Date)8/27/2007. /s/: EDEN SPA & NAILS, INC.; CAMERON, 4211 W. 147TH ST. LAWNDALE, CA. PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, DIEP-MI NGOC TONG; CEO PRODUCE, 207 E. 87 ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 90260 This Business is being conducted by, an 90003. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : This statement was filed with the County Clerk of individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun GRANADOS EGLA, 207 E. 87 ST., LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES County on 8/27/2007. NOTICE: THIS to transact business under the fictitious name or CA 90003 This Business is being conducted by, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES names listed herein.. /s/: TRENT CAMERON an individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet be- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of gun to transact business under the fictitious NO. 20072062842 FIRST FILING. The following OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 9/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS name or names listed herein.. /s/: EGLA GRANA- person(s) is (are) doing business as VIN B & BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES DOS COMPANY, 14364 OXNARD ST. VAN NUYS, CA. PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 91401. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 8/28/2007. NOTICE: THIS VICKEY BEGLARI, 909 GREEN TREE RD. PACIFIC a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Your ad could run here! FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES PALISADES, CA. 90272 This Business is being of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE conducted by, an individual. 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NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007, of the rights of another under federal, state, or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES NO. 20071884818 FIRST FILING. The following 10/1/2007, 10/8/2007 common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE person(s) is (are) doing business as GLAMOUR and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS NAILS, 11925 1/2 VENTURA BLVD., STUDIO CITY, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED CA 91604. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : NO. 20072062693 FIRST FILING. The following 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 PRIOR TO THAT DATE. 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The full name PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of trant commenced to transact business under the of registrant(s) is/are : EMPRESARIO ENTER- 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 LOS ANGELES County on 8/10/2007. NOTICE: THIS fictitious business name or names listed on PRISES, INC., 424 N. LAKE AVE. #101, PASADENA, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES (Date)9/1/2007. /s/: MUI LAM LY CA 91101 This Business is being conducted by, a FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of corporation. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun NO. 20072022291 FIRST FILING. The following OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LOS ANGELES County on 9/5/2007. NOTICE: THIS to transact business under the fictitious name or person(s) is (are) doing business as STONECREEK BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES names listed herein.. /s/: EMPRESARIO ENTER- CAPITAL MORTGAGE PASADENA; AI #/ON PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE PRISES, INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CEO C2923485, 424 N. LAKE AVE. #101, PASADENA, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA 91101. The full name of registrant(s) is/are : a fictitious business name statement in violation BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS EMPRESARIO ENTERPRISES INC., CALIFORNIA, of the rights of another under federal, state, or PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES 424 N. 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SANTA MONICA DAILY does not of itself authorize the use in this state of PRISES, INC.; ROBERT ZAVALA; CEO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE PRESS to publish 9/17/2007, 9/24/2007, a fictitious business name statement in violation This statement was filed with the County Clerk of NO. 20072062692 FIRST FILING. The following 10/1/2007, 10/8/2007 of the rights of another under federal, state, or LOS ANGELES County on 8/29/2007. NOTICE: THIS person(s) is (are) doing business as MG FASHION FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES NET, 301 W. VALLEY BLVD., UNIT 104, SAN GAB- NO. 20072062691 FIRST FILING. The following and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE RIEL, CA 91776. The full name of registrant(s) person(s) is (are) doing business as PRO NAILS, PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. 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VENICE, CA. common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES 90291 This Business is being conducted by, an and Professions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE individual. Signed: Registrant has not yet begun Vehicles for sale PRESS to publish 9/10/2007, 9/17/2007, OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS to transact business under the fictitious name or 9/24/2007, 10/1/2007 BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED names listed herein.. /s/: CARENNA WILMONT PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE does not of itself authorize the use in this state of LOS ANGELES County on 9/13/2007. NOTICE: THIS $$ CASH 4 $$ NO. 20071990332 FIRST FILING. 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