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■ The Michigan Supreme Court ruled in June that a marijuana user need not shots in dark actually be intoxicated to violate the state’s “operating (a vehicle) under the LYRICS BORN BY MICHAEL J. TITTINGER influence” law if the prosecutor can prove that the psychoactive ingredient Daily Press Staff Writer THC was still in his system. ■ A federal judge in Albany, N.Y., dis- The bling just DOWNTOWN — As a widespread missed a state prisoner’s lawsuit that claimed that housing two inmates in a power outage extended into its fifth cell designed for one was cruel and day here, with no long-term guaran- unusual punishment. The judge reject- isn’t his thing Alejandro Cesar Cantarero II/Daily Press tees being offered by the local energy ed the petitioner’s toilet-smell argu- NO TOBACCO ROAD Smoking on the Promenade is expected to get snuffed. ment by using the Pythagorean BY EMILIE PHELPS provider, some merchants have taken Theorem to show that the odor-waft- Special to the Daily Press matters into their own hands this ing-distance difference was minimal. week in order to take care of business. SM PIER TODAY IN HISTORY — Lyrics Born and As Southern California Edison Daara J present their fresh brand of Slow burn for smokers workers continue to repair and Today is the 208th day of 2006. hip-hop, taking the stage at the Pier BY KEVIN HERRERA Looking to extinguish the deadly replace fried equipment, which There are 157 days left in the year. tonight for the fifth installment of Daily Press Staff Writer effects of second-hand smoke, the City failed on Saturday afternoon and led On July 27, 1789, Congress estab- this year’s Twilight Dance Series of Council on Tuesday night approved to a temporary blackout throughout lished the Department of Foreign free concerts. CITY HALL — Smoke ’em if you the creation of a far-reaching smoking much of the downtown district, Affairs, the forerunner of today’s Department of State. Contrary to commercial gangsta got ’em, because in a few weeks, the ban that could render it nearly impos- company officials continue to rap, the two artists aren’t about right to puff on a cigarette in public QUOTE OF THE DAY bragging, guns, bitches and bling. will be severely restricted. See NO SMOKING, page 7 See DARK DAYS, page 5 “The sentimentalist ages far more Lyrics Born describes, in stream of quickly than the person who loves his consciousness, that hip-hop is com- work and enjoys new challenges.” plex: “an attitude: rebellious . . . Approval across the board LILLIE LANGTRY empowering, accessible, you don’t ENGLISH ACTRESS (1853-1929) have to go to Julliard or take guitar INDEX lessons, self-taught, doesn’t follow Horoscopes the rules of conventional music, cre- Happy as a cat, Virgo 2 ative with modest means.” Lyrics Born — born Tom Surf Report Shimura in Tokyo in 1972 — blends Water temperature: 70° 3 styles and defies categorization. His Opinion music could be described as bound- It’s time to seize the day 4 less funk and head-nodding bliss. “LB” crafts beats from rare soul, Sports funk and rock records. In an inter- Putting SMC on the fast track 6 view with MTV, he described his Business philosophy as trying “to create har- Take emotion out of investing 10 mony with things that maybe aren’t supposed to work together.” People in the News The Village Voice’s Robert N*SYNC member is out 11 Christgau defines the artist’s singular- MOVIETIMES ity: “There’s a complex personality in Care for a ‘Nacho’? 11 Lyrics Born’s voice alone — serious Comics and good-humored, down yet beyond Strips tease 12 down, committed to continuity mean- ing committed to change.” Fabian Lewkowicz/Daily Press Classifieds Jackson Marcum, 8, sprints past his father, Art Marcum, during Island Surf Camp at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday. Ad space odyssey 13-15 See TWILIGHT, page 10 GABY SCHKUD We’re in Back by popular demand... THE UNDER $10 The name you can depend on! Culver City too! DINNER SPECIAL Serving sellers and buyers Served from 4pm - 10pm on the Westside. 10862 Washington Blvd. Lessons • Studio rent 1433 Wilshire Blvd at 15th St 2444 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 102 Music • Instrument Repair Santa Monica, CA 90403 (310) 202-6874 310-394-1131 (310) 586-0308 01578836 Horoscopes Getting engaged? 2 THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006 A newspaper with issues

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I have been harassed so often when visiting Main Street that I do not even go there ENOUGH on my own in the evenings. The parking lot west of Main Street is loaded with homeless who harass women while they IS ENOUGH are attempting to get out of their cars. This is not good for business. BY JENNA LINNEKENS On a daily basis, I deal with the transient problem before I even leave home. This includes witnessing those urinating on my wall, sleeping, drinking, smoking and yelling all day long, just a few yards from my window. There was even a knife fight, which finally caused the police to respond, only after being called. My latest frustration occurred last week when I walked into my living room to find a couple acting inappropriately on the lawn just several feet from my window. The When is it time for words to be put into actions? Why not male yelled something to me and I immediately went into the other room to call the police. After describing the couple now? and the fact that they were smoking pot outside my window I felt confident the police would respond. In the next half The citizens of this community, the readers of this col- hour they smoked a few joints, got rowdy and practically had sex in front of all — including many children passing by umn have said over and over again that they want — they — before they moved on. All the while, no police response. If they do not respond to that activity, what makes me believe need to see measurable change with regard to the homeless it is worth my time complaining if nothing is going to be done? Perhaps the police were dealing with a more violent sit- issue, public safety and education. Each term, we vote for the uation with other transients elsewhere in town. One only has to read the SMDP's weekly crime reports to realize that the people who promise to make these changes, who assure us overwhelming majority of the perpetrators in Santa Monica are transients. they will respect and acknowledge the wishes of the resi- Unfortunately, if the majority of Santa Monica voters are more concerned about keeping Santa Monicans For Renters dents, and yet, as of this writing, I can see no real measura- Rights (SMRR) candidates in office to maintain their below-market rentals, and will vote in any SMRR candidate over a ble change. The time for empty promises is over. I believe candidate who will protect the safety of its community, the situation will never improve. Instead of voting for “renters that Santa Monica as a community is at tipping point. We rights” why not protect the rights of all citizens including Santa Monica home owners, business owners and tourists who can’t ignore this. We must act swiftly before the scale tips have been bringing hundreds of millions of dollars every year to this town. What do the tourists remember about Santa back and the status quo is reinstated. Without sounding dra- Monica? The homeless problem. matic, but still relaying my deep concern, we as a communi- I am spending hard-earned money to pay for a condo so I can enjoy a small view of the ocean. Why should I have to ty, we must seize the day. We must clean up the city now, or keep my windows and shades closed so I do not have to witness irresponsible behavior on a regular basis? Put Jenna — we may miss our opportunity. The upcoming election can or someone with her common sense approach — on the ballot. I would vote for her in a heartbeat. not be based on political allegiances or personal agendas. It must be based on balance, common sense and unity of our Susan Hojer community. Santa Monica Unity can be formed and supported in a myriad of ways. It must start with the community as a whole, and then trick- le down into our daily lives and span all groups, organiza- Ban the wet blankets from Twilight shows tions and commissions. Unity is especially critical between Editor: the people of a community and its police and fire depart- I’ve been a Santa Monica resident for the last 16 years. In a good year, I’ll see five or more shows of the Twilight Dance ments. I believe that there are deep-seeded issues between Series, and in a bad year, I’ll see maybe one. Usually, I will arrive and wander. our community and the above referenced public servants. Last week, during the Mavis Staples show, I met some friends in the front of the crowd. They had brought chairs and Perhaps it is because there has been a breakdown in commu- I brought a blanket. That night, I was appalled to see what the front of the audience has become. I have traveled the world nication, or simply none at all. I know many residents feel for music festivals and never have I had this experience. Throughout the night, people in the seats in the front of the left behind, unprotected and alone. I believe what is missing audience would yell at anyone that stood up and, dare I say, “danced.” Throughout the evening, my musical enjoyment is the simple daily interaction — not calls on official busi- was interrupted by the audience yelling “sit down and shut up.” At one point an angry man walked forward 20 feet, ness — between residents and the police and fire depart- tapped a guy on the shoulder and yelled at him to ... well, you guessed it ... “sit down and shut up.” ments. In New York City, police “walk a beat.” They know I’ve heard performers comment about the lack of movement and/or exuberance from the front of the house and now their niche of the community, they know the names of the I know of what they speak from the stage. I can’t imagine it’s any consolation to have the performer constantly hear the residents and they make the daily effort to say a simple audience yelling at the people who are showing outward signs of pleasure at their performance up on stage. Oh, and they “hello.” In turn the community feels a closeness and loyalty can hear you on stage, especially when the there is a buffer of silence for 75 feet. to its police, thus creating a sense of unity to overcome crime I’d like to make a suggestion that the Twilight Dance Series promoters: Tape off or paint a designated dance area in and weed out the “bad seeds.” Don’t you think that sounds the front of the house, maybe a 25-foot radius semi circle in front of the stage. People that want to bring chairs can set intriguing? It may take a bit more time during the course of up behind that. That way some of the dancers can be close, the performers can perform to a “live” audience, and the seat- a day and will certainly require more police presence on the ed people can “sit down and shut up” a little further back. Or maybe those people can purchase a box in the front of the streets — not just driving by in their cars but truly pound- Hollywood Bowl, where a nice attendant will kindly ask the person in front of them to “please refrain from standing or ing the pavement and really interacting with the people. making too much noise for the enjoyment of the other guests.” I feel it is unacceptable to have only a handful of home- less police officers that only work Monday through Friday. I Gilbert Riley feel it is unacceptable that there are not groupings of officers Santa Monica visible at all times on every block of the Promenade. I feel it is unacceptable that the Pico neighborhood feels as if they have little protection, and that no one is available to act as an advocate for peace in that part of the city. It does not have to be this way. With a new police chief on the way, three City Council seats available this fall and a serious new city manager in place, we can revamp our police force so they become more a part of the community like other major cities do. We do not need to reinvent the wheel. Let’s simply look at what has Bitch! worked elsewhere and take the best parts and apply them in Santa Monica. Wouldn’t it be nice to walk down a street in Santa Monica, any street in any neighborhood from Montana to Pico and know your neighborhood police officers? Yes,we must hire more police officers and it will cost more Whine! money but if we have a concrete plan behind the allocations of funds, it might just be the best money we have ever spent. Can you really put a price tag on the safety of the residents of our very special community? No, of course not. The most basic of human needs is to feel safe and to feel connected. Let Complain! us not lose the human element of our community. I thank you for embracing my words over these last six Check out our Q-Line™ question on Page 3. weeks. Please keep your ears and eyes open for me as I intend to now take my own advice and take action to make Visit us online at smdp.com Santa Monica a more sensible and balanced community. (Jenna Linnekens can be reached at [email protected])

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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL — AT A GLANCE

By The Associated Press Florida at Philadelphia, 4:05 p.m. N.Y. Mets at Atlanta, 4:35 p.m. SMC takes a flying leap NATIONAL LEAGUE Arizona at Houston, 5:05 p.m. East Division Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 5:05 p.m. BY MILOS BLAGOJEVIC W L Pct GB San Diego at Colorado, 6:05 p.m. Special to The Daily Press New York 60 41 .594 _ Washington at L.A. Dodgers, 7:40 Atlanta 47 52 .475 12 p.m. SMC — When Robert Collins arrived here last year, no Florida 46 52 .469 121/2 one could have possibly known what lied ahead. Philadelphia 44 53 .454 14 AMERICAN LEAGUE Santa Monica College track and field coach Larry Silva Washington 44 56 .440 151/2 East Division was getting an average, inexperienced runner at best in his W L Pct GB first season as head coach. Central Division Boston 61 38 .616 _ Collins, who ran track at North Torrance High School W L Pct GB New York 58 40 .592 2 1/2 without a track coach, hadn’t been to big races like St. Louis 57 42 .576 _ Toronto 56 44 .560 5 1/2 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) or state meets in Cincinnati 53 47 .530 4 1/2 Baltimore 45 56 .446 17 high school. Milwaukee 48 54 .471 101/2 Tampa Bay 42 60 .412 201/2 And at SMC, he started running average, sometimes even Houston 47 53 .470 101/2 slow times, according to Silva. Chicago 39 61 .390 181/2 Central Division There was no reason for excessive celebration — until he Pittsburgh 37 66 .359 22 W L Pct GB turned out the two best performances of his young career, Detroit 68 33 .673 _ one after another. West Division Chicago 59 41 .590 8 1/2 At the Southern California Championships in Walnut on W L Pct GB Minnesota 59 41 .590 8 1/2 May 12, Collins, 18, set a personal record of 53.81 seconds in San Diego 53 47 .530 _ Cleveland 44 56 .440 231/2 the 400-meter intermediate hurdles, which qualified him for Arizona 51 48 .515 1 1/2 Kansas City 3564 .354 32 the Junior National Track and Field Championships in San Fran 51 49 .510 2 Indianapolis last month. Colorado 47 52 .475 5 1/2 West Division There, Collins placed 13th out of 30 runners in the 400 Dodgers 47 54 .465 6 1/2 W L Pct GB hurdles with a time of 54.79, less than a second over his per- Angels 52 49 .515 _ sonal record. Thursday's Games Oakland 51 49 .510 1/2 “For it to be my first year and never going to CIF or state Florida (Olsen 8-4) at Atlanta (Shiell Texas 51 50 .505 1 in high school, it’s overwhelming,” Collins said. “I never 0-1), 10:05 a.m. Seattle 48 52 .480 3 1/2 thought I would’ve got 13th place out of 30, this being my Arizona (Vargas 8-6) at Philadelphia first year in junior college.” (Lidle 7-7), 10:05 a.m. Thursday's Games Silva also was satisfied with Collins’ performance. San Francisco (Cain 7-6) at Baltimore (R.Lopez 6-11) at Kansas “He ran a 54.79, less than a second off of his personal record Washington (Hernandez 7-8), 10:05 City (Hernandez 2-4), 5:10 p.m. at the national championships,”Silva said.“After running a long a.m. Toronto (Lilly 9-8) at Oakland season, lots of races, he was able to put together a performance St. Louis (Weaver 1-1) at Chicago (Blanton 10-8), 7:05 p.m. of that kind of quality with the tension that goes along with it. Photo courtesy Santa Monica College Cubs (Hill 0-4), 5:05 p.m. Friday's Games I was very proud of him because he put it together.” JUST PLANE FAST: Robert Collins has the Corsairs geared up. Cincinnati (Ramirez 3-6) at Houston Angels at Boston, 4:05 p.m. But Collins, a freshman forensics major, was more than a (Buchholz 6-8), 5:05 p.m. Seattle at Cleveland, 4:05 p.m. pleasant surprise for the Corsairs. Silva said Collins gives relays for SMC, was running times worse than some high San Diego (Williams 4-2) at Colorado Tampa Bay at N.Y. Yankees, 4:05 him the boost in recruiting that he needs after taking over school athletes Silva coached. (Fogg 7-5), 6:05 p.m. p.m. for Olympic legend Tommy Smith, who retired last year. “His times were not spectacular but the level of dedica- Friday's Games Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, “I’m a new coach here so it was very important because tion that the young man gave me, coupled with his natural St. Louis at Chicago Cubs, 11:20 4:05 p.m. the more successful he becomes the easier it is for me to ability made it really easy for me to help him develop,” Silva a.m. Detroit at Minnesota, 5:10 p.m. recruit, that’s just the bottom line,” said Silva, who already said.“The young man, if I tell him to jump off a cliff he’ll ask San Francisco at Pittsburgh, 4:05 Kansas City at Texas, 5:35 p.m. has enrolled two top recruits from North Hollywood High me which one.” p.m. Toronto at Oakland, 7:05 p.m. School.“For the program, I hope the message that it sends to In fact, Collins never ran the 400 hurdles prior to joining the local community is that there’s a coach here that knows the Corsair track squad, where his initial numbers in the how to develop athletes and that all he’s looking for is the tal- event were around the 56-second mark. ent that’s out there.” “For me, I’m tall so it takes a lot longer to build up my DONATE Your Vehicle But at the beginning of the season, Silva had his hands speed,”Collins said.“In the 110 (meter hurdles) you only get full developing the young Los Angeles native’s talent. three steps in between each hurdle. 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Rawson said. weeks, as expected, smoking will no longer tect the health of the public immediately. With Tuesday’s vote, Santa Monica joined Councilman Herb Katz and other mem- be allowed along the Third Street “I don’t think there is any question about close to a dozen other California cities that bers of the council said they heard talk of Promenade or at any of the Farmers’ the substantial health risks of second-hand ban smoking in outdoor dining areas, a meas- businesses being hurt by the ban on smoking Markets. Smoking will also be prohibited in smoke,” Bloom said. “I think the time has ure that polls indicate is supported by most in bars or restaurants that took effect four all outdoor dining and service areas, as well come to take further steps.” Californians, according to the staff report. years ago, but there has been no evidence as within 20 feet of any entrances or win- Supporters of the ban, who were wearing Most in the audience supported the showing a drop off in sales. dows open to the public. large blue buttons stating their allegiance to move. However, there was some opposition, “My concern was about tourism and the Smoking is already prohibited in the city’s non-smoking, packed the Council albeit slight. Promenade, but I don’t think this will hurt parks, beaches and on portions of the pier. Chambers and cheered loudly when the Wes Hooker, owner of Locanda Del Lago any of our restaurants,” Katz said. “It’s time The vote comes on the heels of a recent votes were tallied. They included representa- restaurant on the Promenade, made the we had clean air.” report by the U.S. surgeon general, which con- tives from the American Lung Association, argument that the ban would be harmful to Feddie Esph, who manages a cart on the cluded that there is no risk-free level of expo- the Coalition for a Tobacco Free L.A. and the restaurant business, with the possibility Promenade, opposes the ban, although his sure to second-hand smoke — the smoke Healthier Solutions, a Santa Monica-based of turning tourists away once they are con- concern was not business-related. individuals breathe when they are located in group dedicated to a smoke-free society. fronted with steep fines for violating the law. “It’d be a bad idea because people like to the same air space as someone puffing on a Council member Pam O’Connor cast the Under current law, those caught smoking smoke once in a while, and it’s a fun open cigarette or other tobacco inhalant. lone dissenting vote, saying the ban was real- on the beach and in parks can face fines of space.” Nonsmokers exposed to second-hand ly an attempt to outlaw smoking in all pub- up to $250. Tourists may also find the wide-sweep- smoke at home or work increase their risk of lic spaces, especially the clause eliminating “My concern is that rents on the Third ing ban something of a surprise, being that developing heart disease by 25 to 30 percent, smoking from within 20 feet of any public Street Promenade are already very high, so their own countries may not have imposed and lung cancer by 20 to 30 percent, the entrance or window. On congested streets restaurants are concerned about losing even such restrictions, but it may not be an report found. such as Pico, Santa Monica and Wilshire a small segment of customers,” Hooker said. unwelcome one. The Council’s preliminary approval of the boulevards and Montana Avenue, comply- “I’m afraid that this will make it tough to Emily Seal, a 17-year-old tourist from ban was seen by advocates, including the ing with the ban will be almost impossible make ends meet.” London, didn’t feel the ban would hurt the American Cancer Society, as a major victory for smokers unless they are standing near Kathleen Rawson, executive director of the appeal of the Promenade, even as she sat for public health in light of the fact that near- the middle of the street, O’Connor said. Bayside District Corp., which partners with smoking outside a Starbucks. ly half of all non-smoking Americans are still “We are criminalizing people who smoke City Hall to promote and manage downtown “Generally, it’s a good idea,”said Seal.“We regularly exposed to second-hand smoke. what is still a legal substance,” O’Connor and the Promenade, said her board of direc- can just go somewhere else. There’s lots of “It’s time to snuff ’em out folks,” said said. “We are not giving them an option … tors voted overwhelmingly against the ban kids around here.” Councilman Kevin McKeown, shortly before We’re making it difficult for people to even out of concern that it would have an adverse the council ordered the City Attorney’s walk down the street.” effect on businesses, including the large num- (Nora Casey contributed to the reporting of this Office to draft the ban. O’Connor said if the state Legislature is ber of bars and restaurants downtown. article.) WIN A BIKE AT THE PIER! EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE 22ND ANNUAL TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES

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Paleologus admitted to first-degree murder. On Wednesday, he admitted that he met Johnson at the Century City Mall on Feb. 15 of 2003, the day she went missing. He also publicly accepted responsibility for her death. “It’s unbelievable,” said Johnson’s father, Kirk Johnson, who was present in the court- room on Wednesday. “It’s totally unexpect- ed. Justice was served.” Terry Wark, Johnson’s mother who lives in Los Gatos, Calif., is grateful that File Photo Paleologus’ admission will spare her and her Kristine Johnson went missing in February 2003. family from several more days of testimony that would have outlined the agonizing the lot and led Beverly H.ills police on a details of her only daughter’s violent death. chase. He drove to the Beverly Center park- “It’s been really satisfactory because we ing garage, where he got out of the car and have this concluded,” Wark said on ran down Third Street and into the kitchen Wednesday. “He will of a sushi restaurant, where he was appre- spend his remaining hended, according to court testimony. life in jail .... He was taken to Los Angeles Men’s “It doesn’t make Central Jail at the Twin Towers facility, where me feel any better about he has remained ever since. my loss at all but at least During the trial, Walgren and his prosecu- content in knowing the tion team portrayed Paleologus as a calculating system works, but that’s killer with a long history of luring attractive about it.” young women by claiming to be a Hollywood PALEOLOGUS Wark pointed to player with connections in the film industry. Walgren’s stellar pres- In his opening statement, Walgren told the entation of the case to the jury, and weaken- jury that Paleologus approached at least seven ing Flier’s defense, as reasons why Paleologus women over a 12-year period and asked them agreed to the deal. to audition for a minor, but very lucrative role “I just wanted, whatever was imposed, he in an upcoming James Bond film. would be locked up, away from society,” she Flier painted a very different picture of said.“There is no rehabilitation for that man.” Paleologus, telling jurors that his client may be Kirk Johnson, who lives in Michigan and a thief who lied to pick up women, but he was has been present every day during the trial, definitely not a killer. Flier said he believed said Wednesday provided closure for him in Paleologus when he told him he was innocent. what has been an emotional nightmare. Flier also said he had a fair shot of casting a “Victor Paleologus got a deal, the deal is shadow of doubt since the prosecution’s case he’s gone,” he said. “Now, I can go back on a was built entirely of circumstantial evidence. plane to Michigan and live my life.” No physical evidence was ever recovered. Kristine Johnson disappeared in February Paleologus has been convicted of several 2003 after telling her roommates she was crimes since 1998, ranging from grand theft going to a photo shoot in Beverly Hills to to burglary to assault. He was released from meet a man she had met earlier in the day at state prison on Jan. 20, 2003, just three weeks the Century City Mall. She was found dead before Johnson’s disappearance. on March 3 of that year. Johnson’s autopsy Paleologus received three years probation reveals that she was sexually assaulted and after a jury deadlocked on charges against died of strangulation, as well as blunt force him in 1991 for attempted rape, assault and trauma and other contusions. false imprisonment. In that case, he alleged- Close to a dozen women testified against ly lured a woman into a hotel room after Paleologus, alleging he tried to lure them by telling her she would meet famous people, posing as a publicity photographer for a James including Madonna, then allegedly tied the Bond movie, or an industry executive. In most woman to a hotel bed and attempted to rape cases, Paleologus asked that the women show her, but she managed to escape. up to the photo shoots wearing provocative Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry on clothing, including black high heel stiletto Wednesday excused the jury comprised of 10 pumps, a short black mini skirt and nylons. men and two women. The trial was in its sec- That clothing was consistent with what ond week and was expected to last one month. Johnson was wearing when she was found As for Kirk Johnson, he planned to be dead. She was found partially covered by a there for every gruesome and emotional sleeping bag, her hands and feet bound by detail of his daughter’s death. shoelaces, her face badly decomposed. It is “I didn’t want him to turn around and see believed she was killed several weeks before an empty courtroom,” he said. “I wanted her body was discovered. him to see that there were people who cared Acting on hundreds of tips from a com- about Kristi.” posite sketch broadcast through the media, Wark said she will attend the September police suspected Paleologus of being respon- hearing, when she will have the opportunity sible for Johnson’s disappearance before her to speak directly to Paleologus. body was found. Two days after her disap- “I will express the impact of such a pearance, Paleologus was arrested by Beverly heinous crime to Victor and how it has Hills police after he stole a BMW off a car impacted so many lives,” she said. dealership lot. He apparently tried to pur- chase the car after submitting false informa- (Daily Press staff writer Kevin Herrera contributed tion on a credit report. When questioned by to the reporting of this article.) a sales representative, he drove the BMW off Local Business 10 THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006 A newspaper with issues BUSINESS BRIEFS Take emotion out of investing The rack is the thing should carefully consider your ability — both By Daily Press staff emotional and financial — to stick with such a MARKET program, especially during rising and falling With summer and the travel season in high gear, Rack Solid is a new business in Santa MATTERS markets. However, if you feel this strategy could Monica whose sole function is to offer and service recreational automobile roof and BY BRIAN HEPP be right for you, the only thing you need to do hitch racks. The service provides mobility for those wishing to travel with skis, bikes or is decide on a plan and get started. To help illus- other recreational equipment. trate the benefits of a dollar-cost averaging pro- Rack Solid fills a niche in the outdoor recreational market, providing an extensive gram, consider the following example. inventory of automobile roof and hitch racks, company representatives said. Rack Solid As any seasoned investor will tell you, the In this hypothetical investment scenario, provides installations to the customer, often within an hour of purchase. One of the dif- markets are constantly fluctuating. As a result, we will take a look at how our strategy fares ficulties for not only the consumer, but the industry, has been the variety of vehicles deciding when to invest can sometimes be a in a fluctuating market over a five-month available on the market. With the advent of doors and rooflines which have become complicated process. And usually few people period. Let’s say the share price of our target increasingly aerodynamic now almost every vehicle requires a specific design. Rack Solid “win” when they try to time the market. To investment is $10 the first month, but drops enters the picture by having on hand the vast majority of equipment necessary to not help alleviate the stress of making such diffi- to $8, then $6, and then $5 in subsequent only fit the rack to a specific vehicle, but to carry a variety of recreational gear, including cult timing decisions, you can use a strategy months. In the fifth month, the price gains surfboards, bikes, skis, snowboards, fishing gear, boats, and camping gear, company rep- known as dollar cost averaging to maintain a back a little lost ground, finishing at $8 per resentatives said. regular pattern of investing and help smooth share. Simple math — adding the monthly One of the company’s founders is Peter McGee, who has authored books on kayaking out the effects of market fluctuations. prices and dividing by our five months — the coastal waters of British Columbia, scouted locations in greater Los Angeles for over Dollar cost averaging is a systematic gives us an average price per share of $7.40 a year, deciding on a site at 3127 Lincoln Blvd. for its proximity to the beach, bike path, approach to investing that takes the emotion — over that five-month span. and communities known for active lifestyles. Co-founder Bill Runyon, a three-time and, more importantly, market conditions — Now let’s say we had chosen to invest bronze medalist in the Southern California District Cycling Championships and avid out of your investment decision-making $500 each month in that particular invest- skier, helped McGee to open the store in early April. In May, John Bullion, who has exten- process. Using the system, you set aside a set ment. At the previously stated prices, we sive retail experience in the industry was offered a partnership, and now manages the dollar amount to invest, regardless of current would have purchased a total of 357 shares business. market prices or trends. The amount needed to over the course of our five-month time contribute to a dollar-cost averaging program frame. With a total investment cost of $2,500 Shutters at the thought: Hotel taps new director will vary with the investment you choose, but — our $500 monthly investment multiplied By Daily Press staff you can usually begin with as little as $50. by five months — our shares only cost us an In addition to setting the investment average of $7 per share. In a town buzzing with movie premieres, declarations of new “it” girls and deal-mak- amount, you can decide how often you want The price fluctuations could have caused us ing or breaking meetings occurring each day, Shutters on the Beach and Hotel Casa del to invest, but you would typically set up a sys- to stay on the sidelines when the price was high, Mar aim to provide luxury location and service for the entertainment industry’s elite. tem of either monthly or quarterly invest- buying only in the months where the price was Kaylee Kiecker joins Shutters and Casa as the new director of entertainment sales, ments. For example, you could decide to lower. But in this example, we actually came out overseeing all sales initiatives, working with major entertainment companies and net- invest $100 in stocks every month, and once ahead by using a consistent approach in our works, talent agencies, travel agencies, studios and venues to facilitate any of their needs. you set up your program it becomes automat- investing. By following a set strategy, we were Kiecker was vice president of special events and tourism for the Hollywood Chamber of ic — you don’t even have to think about it. able to weather the highs and still take advan- Commerce from 2004 to 2006. It may be intuitive, but it’s still worth tage of the lows. So if you’re interested in an “The industry’s executives come to Shutters and Casa every day for a nearby escape mentioning that dollar-cost averaging allows investment approach that offers a simple, sys- from the hustle of the city or to conduct private meetings with views of the Pacific Ocean you to buy more shares when the price is tematic method, and allows you to avoid the over their shoulder,” said Vice President and Managing Director Klaus Mennekes said. low, and buy fewer shares when the price is emotion of “timing” the market, you may want “Ms. Kiecker’s extensive experience in both Hollywood and hospitality will be very ben- high. It’s important to remember that this to consider dollar- cost averaging. eficial to industry executives who need exceptional service.” method does not guarantee you will make a Kiecker’s previous experience also includes 10 years of hotel group sales for high-end profit, nor does it protect you against loss if (Brian Hepp is a financial consultant at A.G. hoteliers, and guest coordinating for private events at the Playboy Mansion and for pri- the investment purchased declines in value. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Member SIPC. He can be vate cigar dinners in conjunction with Gov. Schwarzenegger. Because-dollar cost averaging doesn’t reached at (310) 453-0077 or at brian.hepp@aged- ensure a profit or protect against loss, you wards.com.) Decidedly un-gangsta, Lyrics Born brings hip-hop to Pier TWILIGHT, from page 1 their living conditions, and the situation of the country and their hopes for the future,” “I sit back and look at the musical land- explained bandmember Faada Freddy. scape and find out what’s missing, and then Because of their lack of means, N’Dango I insert myself there,” said LB, in an inter- D, Aladji Man and Faada Freddy learned to view with the Daily Press. “If it’s not new, make the most of things, including rapping then what is it? . . . Art is a constant struggle over some instrumental raps compiled on a to stay inspired. tape, or with only the backup of a beatbox or “Mainstream America doesn’t have the a few percussion instruments. To add to pleasure to hear ... a lot of the stuff out there. their musical melting pot, the group mem- It’s not reflected in the radio playlist.” bers all speak various languages and absorb Currently, LB is producing a live album of new styles of music from their journeys. his performances in Australia, due out in The concert begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. October. He is also producing his wife Joyo DAARA J on the West Parking Deck. Admission is free. Velarde’s solo album, and has recently Bike Attack and Amoeba Records are contin- released a remix of his first solo album, The independent label Quannum Projects everything because when I was coming up, uing to give out prizes at tonight’s concert. “Later That Day” — a day-in-the-life, anec- was first conceived in 1991 as a collective by there were very few of us out there. And Bike Attack, located on Main Street, is raf- dotal window into Lyrics Born’s everyman the artists Blackalicious, DJ Shadow, Lateef, when you’re a child you want to be able to fling off a beach cruiser and the proceeds existence. The remix is entitled “Same !@#$, Lyrics Born and the journalists DJ Zen (Jeff look somewhere for validation. from the raffle will be going to support Heal DIfferent Day,” and includes collaborations Chang) and Jazzbo (Joseph Patel), under the “At the end of the day, I’m just making the Bay. Amoeba Records will give away a with other artists as well as five new tracks. moniker “Solesides Records.” Now head- music like the next guy does. If the music’s $100 gift certificate to one fan who signs up The remixes “have to feel different,” quartered in San Francisco, Quannum has not good, it doesn’t matter what I look like for their mailing list at their booth. meaning “new lyrics, new music, or both,”he grown to be one of the nation’s leading inde- — I’m outta here.” The Santa Monica Pier entrance is at the told the Daily Press. pendent labels, having sold more than 2 mil- Lyrics Born and company have toured intersection of Colorado Avenue and Ocean Fans at the Pier tonight can expect to hear lion records since its inception. Europe, Asia, and North and South America, Avenue in Santa Monica. Beach parking is “a little bit of everything,” both old and new, LB’s first brush with notoriety came in both solo and with artists such as The Roots, available in lots located at 2030 Barnard Way according to LB. A resident of the Bay Area, LB ‘97, when a track entitled “Balcony Beach” De La Soul, Franz Ferdinand, the Killers and and 1550 PCH, both of which are accessible is not currently on tour, but was interested in managed to elbow its way onto commercial Modest Mouse. from Ocean Avenue. However, space is limit- performing at the Santa Monica Pier because hip-hop radio in Los Angeles. Tonight’s Twilight Dance Series concert ed. Pier officials encourage walking, biking, he feels that outdoor shows and festivals bring Lyrics Born formerly performed as “Asia will open with the Senegalese trio Daara J and using mass transit. For more informa- more of a “family vibe” to performing. Born,” a reference to his multicultural back- and their brand of hip-hop — a mixture of tion and a line-up of future Twilight per- As early as the seventh grade, LB says he ground. LB said his ethnicity impacts his traditional African rhythms, French and formers go to www.twilightdance.org or call knew he would be a performer. In 1990, as a work in the sense that Asians are “not a dime American rap, reggae, roots, soul funk and the Santa Monica Pier information line at freshman at the University of California at a dozen in this industry.” In an MTV inter- Cuban music. (310) 458-8900. For bus information, visit Davis, Lyrics Born met five people with view, he said, “It means everything and it “Historically, people in Senegal would www.bigbluebus.com and www.mta.net or whom his life would be inexorably linked. means nothing at the same time. It means use tasso to talk about their environment, call (310) 451-5444. People in the News Visit us online at smdp.com THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2006 11

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Singer belts identity out Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue By The Associated Press Other stops include Chicago, Seattle, Phoenix, Las had commissioned the Fife statue after Knotts’ death (310)395-4990 Vegas and Vancouver, British Columbia, with the final in February at 81. NEW YORK — Lance Bass, a band member of ‘N stop in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 18. Hellebrand asked for the statue to be destroyed. Friday Sync, says he’s gay and in a “very stable” relationship “Most of the shows are going to be on the big sta- He also said he’s selling his house and restaurant in Tommy 7:30 with a reality show star. dium stage with fans in the balconies behind us,” Mount Airy because of the strain caused by three Saturday Bass, who formed ‘N Sync with Justin Mick Jagger said in a statement Tuesday. “We’re months of trying to find a home for the work. The Wizard of Oz 3:00 Timberlake, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone and Chris going to play many cities we didn’t get to before and Knotts starred as Fife on the ‘60s sitcom “The Jesus Christ Superstar/Hair 7:30 Kirkpatrick, tells People magazine on its Web site also return to some of our favorite places.” Andy Griffith Show.” Hellebrand wanted the statue Sunday that he didn’t earlier disclose his sexuality because he The Stones kicked off “A Bigger Bang” last August to stand in Mount Airy, which is Griffith’s home- Pennies from Heaven 7:30 didn’t want to affect the group’s popularity. at Boston’s Fenway Park. town and the model for the show’s fictional “I knew that I was in this popular band and I had They were forced to postpone the start of the Mayberry, N.C. The town already has a statue of four other guys’ careers in my hand, and I knew that European leg of the tour, which ends Sept. 3 in Griffith in character as Sheriff Andy Taylor walking AMC7 Santa Monica 1310 3rd Street if I ever acted on it or even said (that I was gay), it Denmark, after Keith Richards suffered a head with his son, Opie, played by Ron Howard. (310)289-4262 would overpower everything,” he tells People. injury in a fall from a tree while vacationing in Fiji in Work on the statue was halted after ‘N Sync is known for a string of hits including April. Paramount/CBS, which owns the rights to the TV My Super Ex-Girlfriend (PG-13) “Bye Bye Bye” and “It’s Gonna Be Me.” The band The 62-year-old guitarist said he’s feeling great show, withdrew its approval, saying it didn’t have the 11:50, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:30, 11:25 went on hiatus in 2002. Bass has also made headlines and can’t wait to play “more gigs in America and authority to grant permission for a likeness of Pirates of the Caribbean: for undertaking astronaut training and failing to Canada.” Knotts. Dead Man's Chest (PG-13) raise money for a trip into space. “I thought we left too soon you know, so that’s Knotts’ widow, Francey, and Griffith, supported a 10:40, 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:20, 4:20, Bass says he wondered if his coming out could the reason we’re coming back,” Richards said. statue, but said if the monument were in Knotts’ 5:30, 6:45, 7:45, 9:00, 10:10, 11:00 prompt “the end of ‘N Sync.” He explains, “So I had Tickets go on sale Monday. hometown of Morgantown, W.Va., it should be of Superman Returns (PG-13) that weight on me of like, `Wow, if I ever let anyone Knotts, not of Fife. 12:30, 4:00, 7:30, 10:50 know, it’s bad.’ So I just never did.” MOUNT AIRY, N.C. Hellebrand then offered the half-finished work to Nacho Libre (PG) The singer says he’s in a “very stable” relationship Knotts likeness buys the farm anyone who could obtain the permission of CBS and 10:30, 12:35, 2:40, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20 with 32-year-old actor Reichen Lehmkuhl, winner of An effort to honor Don Knotts has ended with the the Knotts family to use it. Cars (G) season four of CBS’ “Amazing Race.” destruction of an unfinished clay sculpture of the Now, he’s severing his ties with most things 11:00, 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 10:00 As for why he’s talking about this now, Bass says, actor’s most famous character, Deputy Barney Fife. Mayberry, but will continue to live near Mount Airy. “The main reason I wanted to speak my mind was “I’m just tired and emotionally drained from the He’s selling the Mayberry Kountry Kitchen in that (the rumors) really were starting to affect my last few months. I put my heart and soul into the Mount Airy, though Hellebrand hopes to find a ded- AMC Loews Broadway 4 daily life. Now it feels like it’s on my terms.” statue project and I’m just drained,” said Tom icated Mayberry fan who will keep the restaurant’s 1441 3rd Street “The thing is, I’m not ashamed — that’s the one Hellebrand, the project’s prime backer. Hellebrand “The Andy Griffith Show” roots. (310) 458-6232 thing I want to say,” Bass says. “I don’t think it’s wrong, I’m not devastated going through this. I’m Little Man (PG-13) more liberated and happy than I’ve been my whole 11:55, 2:40, 5:00, 7:15, 10:00 life. 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Deeply relaxing. may mail your written comments to the INGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A * As of January 11, 2006 Nonsexual. $45/65min. Paul: Synagogue, however your comments LAWYER. On 8/17/2006 at 11:30 AM PLM Lender ** Denotes an interest only loan Services, Inc. as the duly appointed Trustee under (323) 650-7988 (310) 741-1901. must arrive before Friday, August 10, and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm 2006. Mail your comments to Or Khaim 02/26/2004, Book , Page , Instrument 04 EXQUISITE, INTUITIVE, strong and tender Hashalom, attention Rabbi Hertzel Il- 0448293 of official records in the Office of the Alternative Living for the Aging relaxing body work by mature Europen. Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, exe- A Non-Profit of 27 years NEW CONFORMING lulian, 6317 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 502, Very Professional, Sonja Los Angeles, Ca. 90048, . cuted by: Juan Carlos Ramirez, a married man, as (310) 397-0433. Trustor, Downey Savings and Loan Association, SELL YOUR LOAN AMOUNTS F.A., as Beneficiary will sell at public auction to Commercial Lease TENTATIVE SUMMARY OF HARDSHIPS the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check 1 Unit $417,000 Notices The synagogue believes that the exist- drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s CAR FAST! 2 Units $533,850 ing residential structures on the prop- check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or 1617 Broadway Advertise your used car for sale in the Escrow No. 120564 a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal and 3 Units $645,300 NOTICE TO CREDITORS erty must be demolished to make way loan association, savings association, or savings Executive Suites Available only LOCAL DAILY newspaper in town. 3 Units $645,300 OF BULK SALE for a building or buildings of increased bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial (Secs. 6101-6107 U.C.C.) Code and authorized to do business in this state. Furnished, phones, fax, 4 Units $801,950 density, accompanied by a place of wor- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a ship on the site if possible. The existing Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as xerox, conference room, FOR ONLY bulk sale is about to be made on assets hereinaf- shown below, of all right, title, and interest con- receptionist, parking ter described. structures are rent controlled and can- veyed to and now held by the trustee in the here- The name(s) and business ad- not be converted into viable housing for inafter described property under and pursuant dress of the Seller(s) are: CINCH RESTAURANT, members of our faith since there are the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but Whole Floor Available INC., 1519 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA very few vacancies. The housing without covenant or warranty, expressed or im- $ 90403 plied, regarding title, possession, or encum- Approx. 2800 sq ft The location in California of the planned by the synagogue is incompati- brances, to pay the remaining principal sum of chief executive office or principal business office ble with the existing structures. Fur- the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest One BD/2 BTH Apartment Available of the Seller is: same as above thermore, there will be more living units thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of Zoned for live/work. Run 45it until it sells!* All other business names and ad- in the new building than currently exist the trustee for the amount (at the time of the ini- Spacious, all the amenities. dresses used by the Seller(s) within the past in the 28 units on the property. tial publication of the notice of sale) reasonably three years as stated by the Seller(s) are: None estimated to be set forth below. The amount may The name(s) and business ad- be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: At the Call (310) 401-6100 dress of the Buyer(s) are: ONE WATER INC., 1724 If the synagogue is required to keep the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Montana Avenue, #2, Santa Monica, CA 90403 existing structures on the property it Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The assets are generally de- will be deprived of additional needed Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: SM SMALL office space for lease. 127 scribed as: business, goodwill, all existing fix- $336,996.88 (estimated) Street address and SAMPLE AD! tures, furniture and furnishings, equipment, POS housing, and it will be required to incur other common designation of the real property Broadway 2nd floor office with operable System, video screens, other fixtures, leasehold substantial economic loss. purported as: 1217 20th Street #303 , Santa windows. $1100/month. Par Commer- improvements, Restaurant tele-phone number, Monica, CA 90404 APN Number: 4276-014-039 cial (310) 395-2663 ext 101 transferable licenses and permits, equipment The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability leases, all Restaurant supplies and tools NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS # for any incorrectness of the street address and ROB and are located at: 1519 Wilshire CA-06-58337-DL Loan # 321747 You are in other common designation, if any, shown herein. 1964 Pontiac Catalina Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403 default under a Deed of Trust dated The property heretofore described is being sold Your ad could run here! The business name used by the 11/3/1999. Unless you take action to protect “as is”. Date: 7/24/2006 For Trustee’s Sales In- New Transmission, new paint job. 150K SCHULTZ said Seller(s) at said location is: CINCH RESTAU- your property, it may be sold at a public sale. formation, please call 714-573-1965 PLM Lender Call us today at (310) 458-7737 original miles. Immaculate condition RANT If you need an explanation of the nature of the Services, Inc., as Trustee 46 N. Second Street inside. Kept in garage for many years. BROKER The bulk sale is intended to be proceeding against you, you should contact a Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 370-4030 Elizabeth Must see! consummated at the office of WILSHIRE ESCROW lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest Godbey, Vice President PLM Lender Services, Inc., $3,000 (310) 458-7737 LICENSED CALIFORNIA COMPANY, 4270 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. BROKER #01218743 90010 and the anticipated sale date is August state or national bank, check drawn by state Any information obtained will be used for that Real Estate 25, 2006 or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a purpose. P252664 7/27, 8/3, 08/10/2006 Ad shown actual size This bulk sale is subject to Cali- state or federal savings and loan association, fornia Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. or savings association, or savings bank DBAS Package includes: The name and address of the per- specified in Section 5102 to the Financial son with whom claims may be filed is WILSHIRE FIXER UPPPERS ■ Ad runs until your car sells. Period.* Code and authorized to do business in this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES STATEMENT FILE ESCROW COMPANY, 4270 Wilshire Blvd., Los An- state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. $ ■ geles, CA 90010, Attn: Larry Shewfelt (Ext. 338), NO. 06 1385338 FIRST FILING. The following per- Large format photograph. The sale will be made, but without covenant son(s) is (are) doing business as SHERYL'Z Starting at 600K Escrow No. 120564 and the last day for filing or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding Call for a free list ■ 20 word description. claims by any creditor shall be August 24, 2006, CREATIVE DESIGNS, 15522 WOODRUFF AVE, #9, title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the BELLFLOWER, CA 90706. The full name of regis- Free recorded message. ■ FREE online placement! which is the business day before the anticipated remaining principal sum of the note(s) se- 1-800-969-8257 ID #4748 sale date specified above. trant(s) is/are : SHERYL EPHFORM, 15522 WOOD- cured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and RUFF AVE, #9, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706 This Busi- www.LaFixerUppers.net Dated July 20, 2006 late charges thereon, as provided in the ONE WATER INC., Buyer(s) ness is being conducted by, an individual. note(s), advances, under the terms of the Signed: The registrant commenced to transact Call us today at Santa Monica Daily Press Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges CN757512 120564 Jul 27, 2006 business under the fictitious business name or and expenses of the Trustee for the total names listed on (Date)5/1/1998. /s/: SHERYL (310) 458-7737 amount (at the time of the initial publication EPHFORM Take advantage of this great offer. NOTICE OF Public Forum of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to This statement was filed with the County Clerk of YOUR AD be set forth below. The amount may be LOS ANGELES County on 6/23/06. NOTICE: THIS greater on the day of sale. Beneficiary may FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES COULD RUN HERE! Pursuant to Government Code Section elect to bid less than the total amount due. 37361(c), a public Forum will be held by FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE Trustor(s): RAYMOND A PEDDEN, A MARRIED OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS Or Khaim Hashalom, a religious MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED non-profit organization to consider the Recorded: 11/10/1999 as Instrument No. PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement *Terms and conditions. Ad will run for thirty (30) consecutive 99-2100650 in book --, page -- of Official Re- CALL US days. 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