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May 4, 2012

Will Mayor, Majority ‘Green Light’ Metro Drilling In Beverly Hills?

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority asked Beverly Hills to allow seismic testing in the public right of way at 8412 Wilshire Blvd. this week. The request, to extend a permit granted for Cone Penetrometer Tests (CPT) conducted Monday and Tuesday near Wilshire and La Cienega Boulevards, would give Metro the “green light” for the

Committee of 100 hosts 21st annual conference. 4

Beverly Hills Farmers Market to host Health Expo Sunday.

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next step in digging a tunnel under Beverly Hills High School.

MTA conducted seismic tests in Beverly Hills earlier in the week.

However, Metro spokesman Marty Hudson told The Courier that more work would need to be done and the permits are necessary before they can continue. (see ‘CPT,’ page 9)

BREAKING GROUND—Beverly Hills’ own Urth Caffe’ co-founder Jilla Berkman, daughter and budding opera singer Golda Berkman and cofounder Shallom Berkman broke ground on the new Urth Caffe’ in Pasadena. The new cafe is scheduled to open in January 2013.

Beverly Hills’ Urth Caffe’ Breaks Ground In Pasadena Ashley Aviram named Ocean League MVP.

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City employees celebrate Take Your Child To Work day.

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Actress Patricia Medina dies at 92.

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By Winston Chua Healthy eaters rejoice! The most famous organic food and rare coffee restaurant in California, launched by Beverly Hills

residents Shallom and Jilla Berkman and known for its loyal following at all locations, is finally coming to Pasadena. Its new spot (see ‘URTH CAFFE’,’ page 7)

From West To Left—Milken Conference Talks Future

Gong Sounded In 2010 For Hannah Carter Garden’s Doom

By Laura Coleman The global shift in economic power and China’s future relationship with the United States were at the forefront of this

By Laura Coleman The Attorney General had no objection when in July 2010 Kelvin C. Gong, supervising deputy attorney general in San Francisco’s Charitable Trusts Section, signed a document paving the way for Alameda County Superior Court Judge Carl Morris to authorize the UC Regents to sell the Hannah Carter Garden in Bel Air “in deviation, from an agree-

year’s 15th annual Milken Global Conference held at The Beverly Hilton from Sunday to Wednesday where 3,000 indus(see ‘MILKEN,’ page 8)

Bosse Donates To City Library

By Matt Lopez Reform Councilmember Lili Bosse and husband Jon showed their continued commitment to

literacy among the City’s youth by graciously donating $50,000 for a new mural to be painted at (see ‘GREYSTONE,’ page 11)

DARLING LILLY–Described by The New York Times as the Rose of Shiraz, Lilly Fallah Lawrence’s portrait by Ralph Wolfe Cowan was destroyed in the 2007 Malibu fire, which devastated her multimillion dollar Castle Kashan in Malibu Canyon.

George Christy, Page 6 The Heroic Dennis Cross, The Battalion Chief Of The 18th Battalion Westside, And His 300 Firefighters Faced The Uncontrollable Conflagration Destroying Malibu Canyon in 2007 Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE

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Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More

TROJAN PRIDE—USC’s 11th president Max Nikias (second from left) spoke to the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills. He is pictured here with Rotarians Stanley Black, Club President Brooke Knapp and Nikias’ host Clif Smith. The club meets every Monday, noon at The Beverly Hills Hotel.

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RELAY FOR LIFE—Councilmembers Julian Gold (far left) and Lili Bosse (second from right) march with cancer survivors during the Survivors Walk at last Saturday's Relay for Life event at El Rodeo School. While a final tally isn't in yet, event chair Dr. Michele Kalt told The Courier the event probably raised about $50,000, which will go directly to the American Cancer Society.

Courier Photo by Matt Lopez

Board Keeps Horace Mann Design In Line With Heritage

By Matt Lopez The Board of Education decided to keep the modernization of Horace Mann in line with oth-

er school structures in the City, including the current school buildings, after viewing render(see ‘HORACE MANN,’ page 8)

Lilly hosted a black tie dinner for her favorite portraitist at the Ivy at the Shore. His five other paintings of Lilly burned in the fire, along with priceless heirloom possessions. Cowan has painted more heads of state than any other portraitist in history. Every U.S. president from the last half century, the Sultan of Brunei, Princess Grace of Monaco, the King of Jordan, the King of Morocco with Prince Albert of Monaco now commissioning a portrait of his bride Princess Charlene.

More photos in George Christy’s column on page 6.

ment with the donor who funded its purchase.”

The intricacies surrounding the impending sale of the University’s traditional Japanese Garden - UCLA will continue to accept sealed bids for the Garden and adjacent residence, listed by Coldwell Banker for a total of $14.7 million, until May 22 have incensed community ac(see ‘GARDEN,’ page 10)

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California, will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of:

The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon after as the matter is heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS TO INCREASE WATER RATES IN FISCAL YEARS 2012-2013 AND 2013-2014

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS AMENDING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY PROPERTIES IN THE CENTRAL AREA OF THE CITY AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE

At the public hearing, the City Council will hear and consider all objections or protests to the rate adjustments. If the City Council adopts the ordinance, adjustments to the Water Rates will become effective July 1, 2012 and July 1, 2013.

Copies of the ordinance are available for review or purchase in the Office of the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210.

Any interested person may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may also be submitted and should be addressed to the City Clerk, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210. The comments should be received prior to the hearing date.

Please remember, if you challenge the Council’s action in regard to this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the public hearing.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Council of the City of Beverly Hills, at its regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at 7:00 p.m., or as soon after as the matter is heard, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, will hold a public hearing to consider: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS DELETING THE REQUIREMENT TO ACCEPT DEDICATED PROPERTY WITHIN ONE YEAR AND AMENDING THE BEVERLY HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE The proposed Ordinance would delete the requirement set forth in the Beverly Hills Municipal Code Section 10-6-4 B requiring the City of Beverly Hills to accept within one year the dedication of land that is sometimes required in association with development in order to provide for adequate roads, alleys and infrastructure.

This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City.

The Ordinance is not a “project” and is therefore exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter.

Written comments may be submitted, c/o Planning Services, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and should be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 2012 to be included with the City Council’s agenda packet. Written materials may be submitted during the public hearing.

Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Peter Noonan, AICP CEP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, Planning, at 310.285.1127 or pnoonan@beverlyhills.org.

The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department/Planning Services Section, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

The proposed Ordinance would amend the City of Beverly Hills development standards for single family properties located in the Central Area of the City. The amendments would (1) allow additions to the rear portion of homes with legally non-conforming rear setbacks provided that a minimum setback distance from the rear property is provided and a maximum coverage of the rear yard area was not exceeded; additions greater than fourteen feet (14’) in height would be permissible through issuance of a Central R1 Permit, subject to the required findings, (2) allow walls, fences, and hedges over three feet in height and located in the front yard setback area to be reviewed pursuant to the City’s Design Review Program which as set forth in Article 44 of Chapter 3 of Title 10 of the City of Beverly Hills Municipal Code when the home has architectural elements that project into the required front yard setback area, and (3) modify the development standards existing homes on corner lots located south of Santa Monica Boulevard must meet in order to extend the home in to the rear yard of the property subject to a Central R1 Permit and specific findings.

This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. It can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. The Ordinance does not authorize construction and, in fact, imposes greater restriction on certain development in order to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. This Ordinance is therefore exempt from the environmental review requirements of CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

All interested persons are invited to attend and speak on this matter.

Written comments may be submitted, c/o Planning Services, 455 N. Rexford Drive, 1st Floor, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 and should be received prior to 5:00 p.m. on May 8, 2012 to be included with the City Council’s agenda packet. Written materials may be submitted during the public hearing.

Please note that if you challenge the City’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the City, either at or prior to the end of the public comment period.

If there are any questions regarding this notice, please contact Peter Noonan, AICP CEP, Associate Planner, Community Development Department, Planning, at 310.285.1127 or pnoonan@beverlyhills.org. The case file, including a copy of the proposed ordinance, is available for review in the Community Development Department/Planning Services Section, 1st Floor, 455 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, California.

BYRON POPE, CMC, City Clerk

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C-100 CONFERENCE—The Committee of 100, a Chinese-American leadership organization, hosted its 21st annual conference at the Langham Pasadena. (These photos are from the gala dinner.) The committee released an extensive opinion survey detailing the thoughts and perceptions that both Americans and Chinese have of each other, with numerous facts and figures from business and opinion leaders and the general public. “Is America on the right track? Is it on the wrong track? How about China?” An analysis can be found at committee100.org. The celebration and educational exploration was truly an indication of the extent American and Chinese leaders are willing to go to help promote a healthy global future. Among those in attendance were East West Bancorp CEO Dominic Ng, Robert Bennett, Charles Munger, Max Nikias, Gene Block, Mike Antonovich, Michelle Kwan and others.

HEALTH EXPO—The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Health Expo at the Farmers Market on Civic Center Drive.

Beverly Hills Farmers Market To Feature Health Expo Sunday

USC President Max Nikias

C-100 Chairman and East West CEO Dominic Ng

Yunzeng Wang & George Chien of Sony Entertainment

Expected to draw well over 4,000 visitors of all ages, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce's annual Health, Fitness & Beauty Expo will be held Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., along Civic Center Drive and adjacent to the B.H. Farmers’ Market.

Dozens of local member businesses collaborate to promote wellbeing and health and

The Courier is a sponsor.

The Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce for the first time is offering an array of health programs and activities including yoga, a mini bootcamp, morning meditation, zumba and a wellness discussion.

The chamber’s expo is free and open to the public. View list of exhibitors at www.beverl yhillschamber.com/Expo.

LA Times Report On Beverly Hills Attorney Fees Gets It Wrong

Actress Kelly Hu

LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

USC-China Institute Exec. Director Clayton Dube and Edmond Pi

SOCCER CHAMPIONS—The Beverly Hills Boys U-14 Extra Team took first place in the Pot O' Gold Tournament in Thousand Oaks last month. Beverly Hills beat Moorpark in the final on penalty kicks. Front row, from left: Michael Revah, Yoel Cohavy, Jamison Neal, Keith Stone and Lucas Thau. Back row, from left: Nial Alwash, Michael Saucedo, Riley Temkin, Devon Kang, Phillip Ahn, Ethan Schwenn, Coach Ali Ledjavardi, Liam Grantham and Anthony Boyac.

Former BHHS Student Excels At Houston U

By Matt Lopez When Michael Harding enrolled at the University of Houston in fall 2007, he had no idea what to expect.

That's because for much of his high school life, the ‘07 Beverly High graduate wasn't even sure he was going to actu-

ally graduate.

Harding overcame what had at one point been a 2.0 GPA at BHHS to graduate and now is set to graduate next Friday from Houston as the college's student body president.

He will address his fellow (see ‘HARDING,’ page 11)

By Laura Coleman Beverly Hills spent less than 1.5 percent of its budget on attorney’s fees, on average, for the years 2005 through 2010, according to statistics compiled by the Los Angeles Times from records of the Cali-

fornia State Controller for 86 out of 88 cities in L.A. County.

That percentage placed the City 34th in terms of the percent of budgets others spent.

According to City Attorney Larry Wiener, the percentage (see ‘ATTORNEY’S FEES,’ page 21)

ADOPT ME—Clover is a 3-month-old Austrian Shepherd/Lab mix that will grow to be about 40 lbs. A “California girl” from a farm up north, Clover loves people, kids and other animals. If you are interested in making Clover a part of your family, contact Kira Lorsch at 4Dogs@RHLGroup.com or meet her this Sunday at the Pets90210.org adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Roxbury Park.

Marathon To Return To Beverly Hills

By Marla Schevker The Honda/LA Marathon will be coming back to Beverly Hills on March 17, 2013. The City Council approved the marathon’s return for one year with a review before making an additional commitment.

Despite the torrential downpour in 2011, the 2012 marathon was “outstanding” said Community Services Administrator Gisele Grable. The streets were completely opened by 1:30 p.m. (see ‘MARATHON,’ page 21)

Michael Harding

Council Approves Most Of UTA Agreement

By Marla Schevker The City Council approved an agreement with Beverly Hills talent agency United Talent Agency (UTA) 3-2 with Councilmember Lili Bosse and Vice Mayor John Mirisch voting

against at Tuesday’s meeting.

The agreement is related to UTA’s decision to remain in Beverly Hills and expand its business within the City.

UTA has signed a 15-year lease at 9326 and 9346 Civic

Center Dr. Approximately 350 employees will occupy about 120,000-square feet of the 180,000-square foot building.

The agency has been in the City for 21 years and outgrew (see ‘UTA,’ page 21)

GOOD CAUSE— Survivor Mitzvah raised thousands for Holocaust survivors at the Museum of Tolerance. Pitching in to help were (from left) Alan Rosenberg, Elliott Gould, Frances Fisher, Rabbi Moshe J. Kushman, Lainie Kazan, Arnold McCuller, Brenda Russell, Randal Keith, Zane Buzby, Valerie Harper, David Siegel and Ed Asner.

Photo By Bill Dow

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Temple Emanuel To Be Local Hub Of Big Sunday Community Service Program Temple Emanuel, 8844 Burton Way, will be the official Beverly Hills hub of Big Sunday (May 6). The mission of Big Sunday is “to build community through community service.”

Begun in 1999 as a single Sunday, the weekend-long event now brings in more than 50,000 volunteers.

This year, projects in the synagogue-hosted community service event include creating baby bundles for the Exceptional Children’s Foundation, a blood drive for Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, a book drive for Bookends, a clothing drive for the

residents of Ruby May Staine and Amity Foundations, creating care packages for Alexandria House, decorating flower pots for The Watermark & Carmel Assisted Living Facilities, making sandwiches for the Midnight Mission and making cards for Israeli soldiers. Temple Emanuel is also collecting new necessities for infants and babies, new travel -sized toiletries, new packages of white tube socks and gently used clothing of all sizes.

Big Sunday will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at Temple Emanuel and all are welcome to take part.

FUTURE CIVIL SERVANTS—Parks and Urban Forest Manager Ken Pfalzgraf (left) poses with his daughter Kendra, 11, and Battalion Chief Gregory Barton as part of the City’s “Take Your Child To Work Day” last week.

Courier Photo by Laura Coleman

BHHS Jazz Band Opens Playboy Jazz Festival’s Free Community Concert Sunday Beverly High’s Jazz Band will open the Playboy Jazz Festival’s free concert on Sunday from 3:30 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Civic Center Plaza, 450 N. Rexford Dr. Latin artist Jose Rizo and his new 9-piece ensemble Mongorama headline the event.

Under the direction of Bill Brad-

bury, the BHHS group will perform a selection of music representing various styles of jazz, including blues, swing, rock and Latin.

The concert is part of Playboy’s community concert series held in conjunction with the upcoming Playboy Jazz Festival June 16-17 at Hollywood Bowl.

Actress Patricia Medina Dies At 92 Actress Patricia Medina, leading lady in 1950s movies, died last Saturday at age 92, according to her friend Meredith Silverbach. The British-born beauty began her career in England and married actor Richard Greene, whom she divorced in 1951 after coming to Hollywood.

She appeared in a number of films opposite such names as Alan Ladd, Glenn Ford, Fernando Lamas, Louis Hayward and Karl Malden.

In a 1960 ceremony at the Beverly Hills home of David O. Selznick and Jennifer Jones, she wed famed actor Joseph Cotton. The couple went on to co-star in Broadway plays until his death in 1994. Medina, who lived on the Wilshire Corridor, wrote an autobiography called Laid Back In Hollywood.

Beverly Hills High School’s Ashley Aviram Named Ocean League MVP

By Matt Lopez Beverly High’s junior soccer player Ashley Aviram was named Ocean League “Most Valuable Player” last month after a season that threatened to break many school records.

In addition to her MVP award, Aviram was named to the California Interscholastic Federation Division IV (see ‘MVP,’ page 12)

Ashley Aviram

Commission Reviews And Updates 5-Year CIP, Green Lights In-Lieu Parking For Mastro’s

By Laura Coleman & Marla Schevker At last week’s Planning Commission meeting, commissioners voted to adopt a resolution that the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) conforms with the City’s General Plan for the next five years, until 2016/17.

The document is foundational for the City’s 2012/13 budget and emphasizes effective planning since it re-

quires the City to anticipate its infrastructure and facility needs, assess funding availability, prioritize projects and phase their implementation.

“It’s a blueprint for the City’s major infrastructure and facility development over the next few years,” Commission Chair Craig Corman said.

The commission is tasked with de(see ‘PLANNING COMMISSION,’ page 12)

CELEBRATING ISRAEL—Thousands gathered Sunday for the first ever Celebrate Israel festival, organized by the Israeli Leadership CounciI (ILC), at Rancho Park’s Cheviot Hills Recreation Center. The family event featured food, children’s activities and performers on several stages. A concert by Israeli singer Eyal Golan, wrapped in an Israel flag, brought the crowd together to celebrate the country’s 64th birthday. Enjoying the festivities were (from left) Sheriff Lee Baca, Danny Alpert, ILC board member; Consul Gen. of Israel David Siegel; Shawn Evenhaim, ILC board chair; activist Haim Linder; Naty Saidoff of Beverly Hills, co-chair of the festival; L.A. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich; Debbie Saidoff of Beverly HIlls, festival co-chair; and Esther Rezner, StandWithUs president. Photo by Diana Ezra

Get Inspired With Life Moments For Women

By Laura Coleman Life Moments For Women: 100+ Extraordinary California Women Share Turning Points in Their Lives is a wonderful resource to feel inspired.

Published by Blue Point Books, all profits from the sales of this motivational 324-page collection of stories, compiled

by Patty De Dominic and Maureen Ford, will be donated to the Women’s Foundation of California and its partners.

By simply turning to a page, readers are greeted by an inspirational quote chosen by one of the 108 successful Cal-

ifornia women who offer intimate glimpses into their world by sharing defining stories that proved catalystic for their life paths.

In one vignette, Chairwoman of the Women’s Foundation of California Kathryn Downing shares how her parents’ example of marriage shaped her growth to become publisher/president /CEO of the Los Angeles Times.

For more information or to purchase a copy visit www.lifemomentsfor women.com.

GEORGE CHRISTY

George Christy night. Santa Ana winds rocketing faster than a freight train.

Howling. Gusts faster than 70 miles per hour. Three hundred firefighters are pre-positioned for the worst during the 2007 Malibu fire,” reports the heroic Dennis Cross, battalion chief of the 18th Battalion Westside about facing the uncontrollable conflagration destroying Malibu Canyon.

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igh on the hill at Castle Kashan, three of us, myself and two others, break the iron gate, and rush inside the guest house. We evacuate the caretaker.

Owner Lilly Lawrence is sleeping. Flames are hot and frightening. ‘We must get out of here. Now!’ we shout, and beg Lilly to grab any reachable possessions before the fire roars through. We rescue her beautiful Persian cats, Jesse and Delilah. She leaps to unlock the cage holding her two pet parrots, and they fly – miraculously – to a girlfriend’s house in Point Dume.

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e quickly gather several items from the Castle, where Lilly’s possessions are priceless. The White House oval rug from the Presidential Suite, Baccarat crystal torcheres, rare Persian rugs. No time for those. We fill a few bags. Minutes later, Lilly’s collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia – the world’s largest! – is ashes.

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illy is and was amazing. I’ve never known anyone as calm and collected … trapped as we were in this collapsing chaos.

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e were challenged.

Our job requires protecting people. Firefighters are public servants, trained to save lives, as we did through the night,” continues Dennis about his colleagues, noting that Los Angeles County boasts more fire stations than other communities. One or two more are added every year.

Most recently, a station in Santa Clarita. We’re one of the two international Urban Search and Rescue Forces in the country, the other is in Fairfax, Virginia.

We’re off the moment we’re summoned … in Haiti we rescued an elderly woman who was buried for five days!”

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charming and easy conversationalist, unlike Nervous Nellie movie stars who are guarded vigilantly by their PR handlers and afraid of uttering a thought, Southern California-born Dennis is handsome as a calender model. He Page 6 | May 4, 2012

mentions that mom Dodie Cross is a published author during his stopover at the Ivy at the Shore. He met the 40 guests at the black-tie dinner Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence hosted for her friend, the world-famous portraitist Ralph Wolfe Cowan.

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alph’s portrait of Lilly is on our BH Courier front page (all five portraits of Lilly burned), and Ralph’s extraordinary career begs a question.

Who has he not painted?

More Heads of State than any other portraitist in history.

Every U.S. president from the last half century. A portrait of President Reagan and Nancy hangs in the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. His portrait of President Jimmy Carter and Rosalyn is in the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta.

The Sultan of Brunei, Princess Grace of Monaco, the King of Jordan, King of Morocco, with Prince Albert of Monaco lately commissioning a portrait of his bride Princess Charlene. The list of royals goes on. Also, Ralph’s the only artist commissioned by Elvis Presley for a portrait in his white jump suit that hangs in Graceland in Memphis. Ralph says that one of his portraits takes months.

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n arrangement of Calla lilies created from white, yellow and green frostings decorated Ralph Wolfe Cowan’s celebratory cake. Later, a gentle pouring for connoisseurs of Remy Martin’s rare Louis XIII cognac from its Baccarat crystal vessel. A cognac aged more than 50 years in 200-year-old barrels, and overseen by cellar masters from three generations.

Golden mahogany in color, with aromas of exotic fruits, and a favorite of Elton John, Queen Elizabeth II, and the late Winston Churchill.

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. S. Marine hero Douglas “Ilyitch” Banker, who served during the Gulf War, was at Lilly’s side, as was Lilly’s counsel Amanda McClintock with husband Michael

Swanson. Staying late were jewelry designer Ann Mangini, owner of Rafinity Jewelry in Santa Monica; historian and antiquaire Peyman Rezaie; scholar Alan Kottick, who praised Lilly as “America’s Princess”; Mari Winsor, considered the First Lady of Pilates trainers; Vince Patterson, choreographer for Michael Jackson and Madonna; Dr. Hillary Chollet with wife Maureen; man-about-town Carl Hall; Claudia Di Folco of Toronto, East Hampton and Manhattan; Robert Cash, recently starring off Broadway in Brentwood Blondes and a cousin of singer Johnny Cash; Ralph’s manager, Steve Muller; Jina Chanel with Occidental Oil; Lilly’s personal assistant Barbara Silverberg; former Malibu mayor and “Marlboro Man” Zuma Jay. Always there for Lilly is her director of security Craig Martin.

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ll extolled Lilly’s goodwill. A founder of the Good News Foundation, created by KTLA’s Wendy Burch.

Thousands of hours of prepaid phone cards for our troops in Iran and Afghanistan, with the USO president declaring he’s

never experienced such a generous gift.

Which brings to mind Lilly’s quote after the fire: “My possessions do not possess me … I’m more concerned about our boys in Iraq.”

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illy’s funded a library at the downtown women’s shelter.

Supported the Mongolian Children’s School in Koreatown. Became a founding sponsor of the Santa Monica and Malibu film festivals.

Contributed four-figure checks to tide over every car wash striker in West Hollywood.

Donated vans filled with Whole Foods soups and sandwiches, etc. to feed the Writers Guild of America picketers.

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hen Lilly and I scooted off to an international exhibition of major gems, I found myself besotted with a platinum, elegantly mounted emerald ring circled with diamonds,” says screenwriter and Eric Clapton’s hairstylist Carol O’Rourke.

“We leave for lunch. I order a mint julep.

And there, at the bottom of my drink … the dream ring.

I burst into tears.”

Online at www.bhcourier.com/georgechristy.cfm

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antasia … truly fantasia,” sighed Raul Rodriguez, the designer of hundreds of Rose Bowl floats, as he entered the Bungalow Room at the Ivy at the Shore. “This isn’t a fantasy … this is real.” Lilly, as is her wont, created an enchanting garden with cascading orchids, hydrangeas and full-blown roses of all colors. The word “minimalist” was banned at birth from Lilly’s vocabulary, as we can attest from our unswerving and decades-long friendship.

Attorney Amanda McClintock and heroic firefighter Dennis Cross

Portraitist Ralph Wolfe Cowan

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owned in red chiffon ruffles in a design of her creation, with her 50-carat chandelier ruby earrings ringed with 10-carat diamonds framing her flawless complexion, Lilly dazzled. Annointed by The New York Times as “the Rose of Shiraz,” Lilly collects jewels that rival the ransoms of royals.

Her mom Mahin’s jewels were second to the collection of Queen Elizabeth II. Lilly’s dad Reza was Iran’s global ambassador for oil – Lilly named Castle Kashan after Reza’s birthplace.

Pilates trainer Mari Winsor with Vince Patterson, choreographer for Madonna and Michael Jackson

Andrea Gold

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releve was introduced whoknows-when by the French to refresh the palate between courses).

A main selection offered a choice of mesquite grilled filet mignon (10 ounces) or fresh turbot sautéed with lemon and Chardonnay. Salad of baby greens dotted with champagne grapes, roasted walnuts, and fromage du Chevre.

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e dined on five (!) courses, impeccably prepared

by Ivy at the Shore’s owner-chef Richard Irving and his staff.

Santa Barbara stone crab claws.

Homemade ravioli with fresh spinach and ricotta. Followed by a releve of lemon sorbet (a

Ann Mangini of Rafinity Jewelry

The celebratory cake with the frosted Calla lillies

Princess Lilly Fallah Lawrence with U.S. Marine Gulf War hero Douglas Banker during the black-tie dinner Lilly hosted at the Ivy at the Shore for world-famous Ralph Wolfe Cowan, who’s painted every U.S. president from the last half century, as well as, European royalty.

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May 4, 2012 | Page 7 URTH—Larry Wong, East West Bank Senior VP Robert Lo, Carole Boag and Flora Ling, senior VP/Corp. Div. of East West at the Urth Caffe groundbreaking in Pasadena.

CAFFE’—Partner John Morton and Emmy Award-Winning actress Leigh Taylor-Young at the Urth Caffe groundbreaking in Pasadena.

URTH CAFFE’ (Continued from page 1)

at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Madison Avenue in the Playhouse District promises to bring their famous coffees, teas and food by January 2013.

The Berkmans, joined by family, friends, vendors and investors, broke ground on their new building that features elegant Pasadena-Mediterranean architecture, custom tile, archways, balconies and an inviting patio. The project, in front of Pasadena's planning and building department for over 4 years, will be the fifth Urth Caffé joining its others in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Melrose and Downtown.

The Berkmans pledged a locale that rivals the greatest cafés in Europe, with hand-painted and custom-styled décor, a floor-to-ceiling tiled mural, fountains

and custom-made light fixtures.

The co-founders, investors, architect Victor Corona, the team from Ramland Construction, East West Bank, and family and other friends gathered to celebrate the “groundbreaking."

Shallom Berkman said that the inspiration behind Urth came from a visit he took to an organic farm in Peru, where he learned how to choose the right variety of tree to produce the best tasting coffee. A man in his 80s inspired the Urth co-founder to begin his restaurant endeavor, which grew from a tiny window outlet in Manhattan Beach in 1991 open for only a few hours a day.

The owners deal only with organic fair-trade beans. The word “Urth” is Welsh in origin. “Caffé” is the Italian word for coffee. Queen Latifah and Will Ferrell are two of the more recognizable investors in the company.

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try leaders, economists and businessminded participants convened for some 140 sessions geared toward ensuring greater global understanding and a more prosperous international future.

Over the course of the four-day event - highlights included a late-night Lionel Ritchie performance, a luncheon address by former President Bill Clinton and a dinner panel that included oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens - analysts underscored the need for America to improve its economy and infrastructure or continue to decline in economic power in the face of rising population, dwindling resources and the threat of a crippling national deficit.

During an interview with Milken Chairman Michael Milken Monday,

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ings of modernization at Horace Mann School at a study session Wednesday evening.

Board President Brian Goldberg, Vice President Jake Manaster and boardmembers Lisa Korbatov and Noah Margo all agreed on a number of issues in regards to the design, but most notably that it should follow the community’s wishes of giving it a historic reference to other school buildings.

Manaster, Margo and boardmember Lewis Hall were originally shown designs at a study session last Tuesday, but declined to give direction without Goldberg and Korbatov present.

On Wednesday, Goldberg, Manaster, Margo and Korbatov agreed to keep a proposed tower in the design, especially after Horace Mann Principal

BEVERLY HILLS George Lucas, whose mere presence as the creator of an epic about an ideological struggle where people could die at the push of a button suggested that a proverbial Star Wars AT-AT might be stomping around the dynamic conference, exalted art as the epitome of human technology.

Consensus throughout the conference was that it is imperative that America improve its infrastructure, education system and economy through a variety of meaningful solutions which could ripple out and promote global prosperity and peace.

Over the next four weeks, The Courier will examine several development strategies inspired by the Milken Global Conference including energy, green technology, the "American Dream" and the economy.

Steve Kessler told the board the school had been formulating ideas to make sure the tower had an educational use.

Kessler said one idea he had was to use the tower as a weather station.

All four also agreed to eliminate a proposed marquee from the front of the school. Manaster noted at last Tuesday’s session that it could be a safety hazard for people driving by and said Wednesday that the size of the proposed marquee violated the City’s municipal code.

Hall declined to give his thoughts on the design, stating his desire to see the designs given to the City’s Architectural Commission, which could give the board its thoughts before it proceeds with direction. Hall’s colleagues said they weren’t in favor of getting the city involved and Chief Facilities Officer Nelson Cayabyab said such a move could add months to the project.

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Brien said the Metro permits would be on the next City Council (Continued from page 1) agenda, May 15. City spokesperson The permit request puts the coun- Therese Kosterman said the request cil to the test about whether or not for an extension is yet to be granted. they are serious about protecting Vice Mayor John Mirisch is Beverly Hills from Metro's encroach- opposed to granting the extensions. ment. The usual 3-2 split of the City “Until Metro respects the legitimate Council may come into play. interests of Beverly Hills, why should “I don’t want MTA to do anything we go along with their plans?” he in our City until we get this most The told important issue C o u r i e r . [of a tunnel Metro Announces Public Hearing Date Councilmember underneath Julian Gold reafIn Response To City Request Beverly Hills firmed his comHigh School] mitment to r e s o l v e d , ” The public hearing requested by the City defending the Councilwoman of Beverly Hills will be held on Thursday City and the Lili Bosse said. May 17 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Metro high School.

“The first thing “The City Board Room at One Gateway Plaza in that needs to be Council will do downtown Los Angeles. done is that MTA everything wihin has to agree that its power to prothey will not tun- The purpose of this hearing is to intro- tect the City and nel under our duce evidence, including oral testimony, the School high school and for Metro to consider when deciding on District,” Gold once that is said. “Period.” agreed upon the Westside Subway Extension alignMetro conthen we could ment through Beverly Hills into Century tractors drilled City. deal with the along Wilshire other stations. La Boulevard with Cienega is our leverage.”

CPT’s done at locations at South La Mayor Willie Brien said he felt Cienega Boulevard and Wilshire that allowing Metro to conduct CPT’s Boulevard, as well as Wilshire and is allowing them to get more science, just west of Gale Boulevard. which he supports.

Metro's truck inserted a steel “I think you have to do testing,” cone tip into the ground by pushing Brien said. “If there are issues, you’d steel rods attached to the tip that are want to know sooner rather than later. approximately one inch in diameter.

I don’t find an issue with getting the The testing determines the characterstudies done and understanding what istics of soil beneath the ground surthe potential issues may or may not face and is required before construcbe.” Brien was not concerned about tion can begin. sending the wrong message to Metro.

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tivists opposed to what they believe is “underhanded” behavior on the part of UCLA to sell the 1.5-acre Kyoto-style garden bequeathed to the University in 1964 by former UC Regent and UCLA alum Edward Carter.

Just months after Hannah Carter died in April 2009 at 94, 13 years after her husband of 33 years died, the University began the process to overturn the First Amendment to the Agreement, dated June 17, 1982, that set forth the Regents legal obligation to maintain the Garden in perpetuity. The amendment also set forth seven specific endowments to be funded as “Carter Endowments” upon the eventual sale of the residence, including the priority $500,000 endowment to maintain the Garden.

In an email dated Jan. 18, 2006, Sam Marabito, UCLA’s vice chancellor of Business & Administrative Services, wrote Assistant Provost John Sandbrook that because Mrs. Carter had a “special interest in the Gardens...it would seem that asking her to work with us on changing the amendment does not seem likely.”

Sandbrook responded that same date: “Even if the university wanted to pursue a new amendment to reverse the 1982 amendment that required UC to maintain the Garden in perpetuity (such a reversal would pre-

sumably be sought on the grounds that the Gardens have no academic use for us any longer for horticultural research), I suspect that we would run into quite a buzz-saw with respect to the local Bel-Air Homeowners Association community (and UCLA volunteers) who have enjoyed the Garden as a local university “treasure” (and admittedly, have no appreciation for cost). I can just imagine the media coverage.”

Three years later, the same month Hannah Carter died, a “Report of the Revenue Task Force” on April 24, 2009 chaired by UCLA’s Vice Chancellor Steven Olsen affirmed that significant research had been done to remove the restriction to sell the Garden. In July 2010, UCLA petitioned the Court “to authorize the sale of real property, in deviation from an agreement with the donor who funded the purchase.”

According to UCLA spokesperson Phil Hampton, in addition to the Garden not having served an educational purpose since 1993, onerous maintenance costs ($110,000 annually) and lack of parking were the keystone factors to the university’s determination to sell the property.

Using a letter written by Dean of Life Sciences Fred Eiserling in June 1993 to Vice Chancellor Alan Charles, UCLA partially based its argument to sell the gardens on Eiserling’s assertion that it did not serve a

BEVERLY HILLS research purpose and would be better suited for another use within the University.

In 1965, the University’s Alumni magazine stated “the gardens will be used for instruction, conferences, and activities of many UCLA departments and University-related groups, especially architecture, art, botany, and theater arts.”

According to Eiserling, who served as dean of Life Sciences from 1987 to 2004, the intent of his letter was not to pave the way for the university to sell the property.

“I was never part of the planning operation,” he said. “I wanted to divest the Life Sciences of that garden...From our standpoint it had no educational value.”

The Zen-like retreat that once provided free access for peaceful contemplation is located one mile from the campus - roughly a 20-minute walk.

According to Hannah Carter’s son, Jim Caldwell, solutions exist to preserve the garden including using a portion of the interest from the estimated $9 million sale of the residence to pay both for maintenance costs and the use of a shuttle.

The university currently provides complimentary shuttle service between UCLA and the Williams Andrews Clark Memorial Library 13 miles east of the campus on Fridays during the academic year.

UCLA plans to publicly open all sealed bids on May 23.

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the Beverly Hills Public library, at Wednesday's Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library annual tea meeting at Greystone Mansion.

Early renderings of the mural, done by artist Alix Soubiran, include characters from classic children’s novels like Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, The Three Bears and Puss N’ Boots. The mural will be painted in the “Enchanted Woods” room of the library.

The Bosse’s previously donated to what is now the Lili and Jon Bosse Family Library at Beverly High. Bosse said helping local libraries is of the utmost importance to her family and said she wants to do all she can to help local libraries leave a legacy.

“We’re very supportive of libraries and especially children’s libraries,” Bosse said. “We’re so excited about this project. The renderings look magical. It lets you become part of the story.”

Soubiran said the mural would take about 13 to 14 weeks to finish once work begins. She described the renderings as being very modern, while still maintaining a classic look that will never go out of style.

“This is truly magical,” Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library President Charlotte HillSkura said. “You get a sense of awe just from looking at it. It’s going to be wonderful for the children.”

graduates at the commencement ceremony.

Harding was labeled a “504” student at Beverly High and says he spent much of his time at parties and different social events, disregarding his work in the classroom.

The 504 refers to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which aims to provide students with disabilities equal access to educational services, programs and activities.

Harding's mother Marla Paillet said he was never actually diagnosed with a disability, but the school district did notice he was taking more time to process information, which led to him finishing schoolwork and tests later than other students.

It didn't help his classroom issues that, according to Harding, he spent much of his days living the “Hollywood nightlife” when not running track or playing volleyball and basketball for

the Beverly High varsity teams.

“I viewed school as a day care and literally tried to get straight C's,” Harding said. “I did just enough to stay in school.”

As a 504 student, Harding was given additional time for testing and teachers devoted more time to him to make sure he understood the work.

The University of Houston was the only one of about 16 colleges Harding applied to which accepted him and it turned his life around upon enrolling. He took on leadership roles in several student and faculty organizations before being voted student body president.

After next Friday's graduation, he'll begin working at ADP Payroll Services in Houston.

Harding said he saw the University as a chance to start fresh.

“I knew I had potential and could get good grades,” Harding said. “I still consider this whole experience a miracle and was finally able to realize my potential.”

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority filed the official document that starts the time period for legal challenges to the Westside Subway Extension.

The “notice of determination” was filed April 26 with the LA County Recorder. That document is, however, ambiguous about whether it applies to the entire planned route to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Westwood or just that portion to the Wilshire/La Cienega station.

The certificate itself recites it applies only to Wilshire/La Cienega.

Despite the ambiguity, Beverly Hills Unified School District counsel Kevin Brogan of Hill Farrer & Burrill said the district “not take any changes.

We will be suing” to stop the tunnel under Beverly Hills High School under the California Environmental Quality Act. Last week, the Metro Board of Directors approved the p r o j e c t through the terminus station at Wilshire/La Cienega along with stations at Wilshire/La Brea and Wilshire/Fairfax.

They also “certified” Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (FEIS/EIR) for the entire project, thus the ambiguity.

According to Gibson Dunn CEQA attorney Amy Forbes, consulted by The Courier, once the notice of determination has been filed on an approved project, opponents have 30 days to file challenges.

The Courier obtained a copy of the actual Notice of Determination (pictured) from the C o u n t y Recorder.

The docum e n t describes the project to which the certificate applies as the “3.8mile extension… to a Wilshire/La Cienega station.”

E v e n though the entire EIR was certified, the project is only described up through the first phase.

T h i s makes it u n c l e a r w h e t h e r CEQA is triggered for the Constellation Station.

Brogan said they aren’t taking any chances and will be filing a CEQA l a w s u i t . “ Th e y ’ve … only approved the project t h r o u g h Wilshire/La Cienega but the EIR contains the whole project,” Brogan said.

“They have certified the whole [EIR] that means we have 30 days even though it describes the project as something different. We’ve never had this situation before [where an entire EIR was approved but the project was not].”

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All-CIF Southern Section team.

Aviram led BHHS to its first ever Ocean League title with a team-high 26 goal, which tied the single season school record, along with 16 assists.

Aviram's 26 goals gave her 51 for her career, four behind the school record of 55 set in 2009 by Emily Litvak. Aviram said breaking both the singleseason and career records will be goals of hers next season, along with helping her team get further in the playoffs. This season, Beverly Hills was eliminated in the second round.

“We're losing one of our main forwards and our goalie, so it will be difficult but we think we can do well,” Aviram said. “We're already excited about next season.”

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termining if the projects are consistent with the City’s General Plan such as repainting buildings and purchasing new police cars, street signs and parking meters. The revitalization of Roxbury Park is among the more prominent projects that was originally on the CIP list and one of the newest additions to the CIP is the building of a covered area to house additional mobile command center vehicles at BHPD. The commission voted to allow Mastro’s Steakhouse on North Canon Drive to pay the City a onetime fee of $896,000 to accommodate the 32 parking spots the restaurant is required to build to in accordance with its proposed 1,600-square-foot expansion. The “in-lieu parking” fee, priced at $28,000 per spot, is the only option available to restaurants that want to expand and opt not to build the required additional parking.

Important issues, such as the Gateway Project (which will be coming before the Planning Commission May 24) may be seeing a later meeting start time. The City Council confirmed with Planning Commission Chair Corman and Vice Chair Brian Rosenstein that meeting times are discretionary.

Corman told the council he felt the ability to change the time for important issues would “increase transparency” in the process. Issues impactful to the community will be on a small agenda to being at 7 p.m. while regular business, such as permit approval, will take place during the 1:30 p.m. meeting time.

The City Council also discussed the possibility of outfitting room 280A with equipment to televise the Planning Commission meetings, however that will be discussed during the next CIP round.

In the meantime, if an item is important enough to be televised, the commission will use the council’s chambers for its meeting.

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CANCER (June 22-July 22). You are the pilot of your own ship. Your vessel will be affected by wind and currents today, but you’re still ultimately the one in charge, hands expertly gripping the wheel.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Love is not an intellectual exercise. You may feel that you should give your love to someone (or perhaps to your-

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LAPD Chief of Police, Charlie Beck received the Humanitarian Award. John Finton received the Above and Beyond Award. His determination to overcome challenges led him to become “Builder to the Stars”. Whitney Port, former TEEN LINE listener, actress and designer, received the VOICE Award. The event was hosted by journalist Laura Ling. The TEEN LINE mission is to provide a safety net for teenagers through its peer-to-peer hotline, website, outreach programs and training workshops. For more information call the TEEN LINE office at (310) 423-1606 or visitwww.teenlineonline.org.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Once you get the creeping suspicion you’re not going to get what you need or want from a situation, it’s best to move on. The lesson will occur to you long after you leave the scene.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Subconscious desires and core needs will be the emphasis, neither of which can be addressed through logic.

Resist trying to reason about unreasonable things–lead with your feelings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

What you see in others also exists in a part of you–otherwise you wouldn’t recognize it. Use your observations of others to unearth hidden feelings and air them out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21).

The world may be more or less the same as yesterday, and yet you see yourself differently in relation to it.

It will be so natural and easy to work with all that you have that you’ll wonder why you were making it so hard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In a dance, neither person causes the other person to dance. There is a natural reaction and response–you move here, I’ll move there. You’ll be in a kind of dance today, swaying to the impulse of the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).

You’re not as lost as you think you are. In fact, you have arrived at a destination you hoped for many years ago. Take advantage of your surroundings. You’ll find your way when no longer looking for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20).

Believing, thinking and deciding are futile mental exercises. There are only two categories that matter: You either do or you don’t do.

The only way to make things happen is to act.

ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19). You work within a structure of intelligent individuals. It’s not mandatory to know what everyone does, but it might be nice to find out what’s going on outside of your area of expertise. Ask around.

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“We store the item securely in our vault and the client walks out with cash,” Ickovic says. (Some clients just take advantage of the store’s secure storage for their valuable items when they leave the country for extended periods.)

Ickovic reports he has taken in Emmy and Golden Globe Awards to help customers “bridge the gap.”

“They can use the money to help make payroll, for example, and then pay the money back.”

There is zero-percent interest on items picked up in 30 days and one percent interest on loans more than $2,500, with many items held for more than eight months without requiring payment. Clients just pay back the loan amount and a finance charge. Ninetytwo percent of people come back to retrieve their items, Ickovic adds.

Maxferd was at the corner of Rober tson and Wilshire as “The Collateral Lender, Inc.” for more than 20 years and only recently moved to its new location at 9640 Santa Monica Blvd., in the heart of Beverly Hills. The store has been beautifully remodeled and work on the front of the store is set to be completed in May. Making shopping easier is the store’s easy lay-away policy, 20 percent down and 20 percent for five months with no extra charges.

For more information, call 310-6594353.

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Karen Michelle Boutique & Gifts: ‘The Best Little Secret In The City’ fter opening its doors last September, Karen Michelle Boutique & Gifts is quickly becoming a local favorite with its fashionable and chic clothing.

The new boutique offers trendy, well-made, and greatpriced merchandise, making it one of the most fashionable and affordable places to shop on Rober tson Boulevard. Per fect for shoppers seeking the quintessential Los Angeles fashion experience, without the hefty price tags.

Shoppers will enjoy this cozy boutique for its unique collection of women’s clothing in all sizes, an array of accessories and Trendy, chic clothes for every woman at Karen Michelle hostess gifts, and Boutique & Gifts. great customer serv“I think adding the KM Fantasy ice. line to the store will entice our cusOwner Karen Michelle puts the tomers to explore new and exciting focus back on customer service and products,” said Karen. “I am all about gives shoppers the personal attention making women feel good about themthey crave with her diligent staff and a selves and these massage oil candles personal stylist. help embrace that. It’s a great addiThe personal stylist on site has tion to the boutique.” been in the fashion world for more than The debut line features three dif20 years, starting her career as a high- ferent scents— Luscious Lemon fashion model in Europe. Shortly after, Soufflé, Arousing Chocolat Mint and she changed her focus to styling and Euphoric Coconut — that not only she has been dressing women ever smell delicious, but are also vegan since. She makes sure every customer friendly. finds an outfit they not only love, but The NY Beauty Products Examiner looks amazing with their body shape. called it “a clever idea and really you “We take good care of our cus- get two products for the price of one.” tomers,” Karen said. “We make sure The bloggers at Living Smart Girls they leave with stylish and chic said “This candle is great! The oil was clothes that not only fit in a flattering warm and soothing and the aroma of manner, but help them embrace their chocolat mint was relaxing. I could own body image and figure. Our store feel the knots melting out of my mushas everything a woman needs to turn cles. Afterwards, my skin felt soft and her into a confident and fashionable silky smooth. However you choose to woman, without breaking the bank.” use it, I promise you, you will love it!”

Customers love the new boutique Shoppers can check out the new and are quickly making Karen Michelle line of massage oil candles and the latBoutique & Gifts a local favorite. est trends at discounted prices during • “This is a great boutique! Easy Karen Michelle’s Trunk Show and to mix and match pieces and great gift Vendor Lounge, from 2-8:30 p.m., ideas too... Be careful though– it could Thursday, May 17. become addictive!” -Robin This ultimate shopping experience • “Love the clothing here! will include complimentary relaxing Affordable, chic and modest fashion in neck massages from Yvonne, the a great location, right in the hub of neck-work expert; fresh new make-up LA.” –Shawna tips as guests get their make-up done • “Karen Michelle always has from Chani at the Powder Room, and great stuff. I am a picky buyer and I shopping for exclusive, one-of-a-kind never fail to find something that fits jewelry by Sophie. Refreshments and me and looks terrific on. Her staff is nibbles will be served. wonderful and her clothes are sassy!”

Regular store hours are 10 a.m.-7 –Tracy p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 Karen Michelle Boutique & Gifts a.m.-4:30 p.m., Fridays, and 10:30 also recently started carr ying KM a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday (closed SaturFantasy Massage Oil Candles for days). Private appointments are also women who are looking for a little available. something extra to help them relax Karen Michelle Boutique & Gifts is and unwind. at 1444 South Robertson Blvd.; 310Proudly made in the USA with all- 777-6700. For more information, visit natural top-grade soy and jojoba oils, the Karen Michelle Facebook page at these massage oil candles allow you w w w . f a c e b o o k . c o m / K a r e n to love yourself and love others while MichelleInc. feeding your skin with moisture, leavYou can also “Like” the page to ing it irresistibly soft with a delicate enter a weekly drawing for the chance glow. to win a $25 gift card to the boutique.

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Nothing Says Romance Like Summer Camp in Newport Beach A father writes... know the headline may be a little odd, but bear with me. It’s worth it.

As a father of three, summertime has inevitably become “a very big deal” at my house. It wasn’t always that way, because, as you know, the meaning of summer changes as one grows older.

For kids, summer is a time to get outside, stay outside and soak in all the fun and adventure that they can.

For teenagers and young adults, it’s about being cool—you know, doing stuff like surfing, watching movies, and just hanging out. For couples, summer is about rekindling the flame, vacationing in a romantic slice of paradise, and going somewhere that feels far from home, but that actually brings them closer together.

When summertime would come around each year, I always had a wide variety of options of where to spend the season. Many of us face this same misery of choice, but over the past decade, there’s been only one place that my family and I return to every single summer. It’s the place that gives all of us exactly what we’re looking for. That place is Newport Beach.

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No place does summer camp like Newpor t Beach. Truthfully, the options seem limitless – both in number and variety. For example, last year, my youngest son went to acting Newport Beach gives a family just what it's looking for. camp, the means vacation for the parents! And other couldn’t say no to the Incredi- there’s nowhere else I’d rather take Lego® Animation Camp, and my my wife for a romantic escape than daughter learned the fundamentals of Newport Beach. For starters, the lodgrhythm and movement at Hippity Hop ing is always elegant and easy to find, for Tots Camp and Princess Dance whether we want a private bungalow Camp. right on the coast, a swanky condo This year, the tides have shifted overlooking Newport Bay or a secludeven more in the direction of movie ed Five Diamond hotel. and film, and my kids have chosen Then, there’s the dining. Simply Harr y Potter® Theme Camp, Star put, Newport Beach is a mecca for Wars® Camp, and Glee® Camp. For healthy, cutting-edge cuisine. Plus, kids who love the screen—small and many of the options are waterfront, big—this gives them a chance to learn providing breathtaking views that form about and participate in the entertain- the per fect backdrop for romantic ment they love so much. nights together. If you want to take Okay. Here’s the pay-off. As I hint- things a step further, you can also rent ed earlier, summer camp for the kids an easy-to-drive, electric-powered

Duffy boat and dock right up to the coastal restaurants of your choice. I can’t think of any other destination that provides such an experience. Or, if you prefer to let someone else do the driving, lean back and relax on a lazy, romantic gondola ride. It’s one of the many reasons we can’t help but come back every year.

Lastly, there are so many things to do in Newport Beach that my wife and I always seem to get along perfectly here! I still have golfer blood running through my veins, so for me, it’s off to any number of the absolutely gorgeous courses carved right by the coast.

Hours, even days, go by and it feels like merely minutes. For my wife, I guess she’s still got the brain of a shopping fanatic. And several days in Fashion Island, or the quaint shops and boutiques found on Balboa Island, put her mind at ease. This unique capital of capitalism has her totally enchanted. If there’s a brand name she’s looking for or a big name store, I know it’ll be there for her. At least it seems that way, judging by how many bags she brings home.

After a couple weeks of paradisiacal bliss (and avoiding emails and calls from the office) the end of our adventure comes. We pack up, ship out and wave goodbye to Newport Beach. The memories are simply magical, and we all know that it won’t be long before we’re back again.

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La Costa Resort Is The Ultimate Weekend Getaway ess than two hours south of L.A., nestled into the Carlsbad foothills is La Costa Resort and Spa. With a storied past as a playground of Hollywood A-listers and golf elite, La Costa has ushered in a new era, emerging from an extensive $50 million renovation with no area of the resor t untouched.

The sprawling grounds sit on 400 acres and invoke a welcoming villagelike ambiance. Upon arrival, guests are immediately transported to a place of leisure, relaxation and wellness.

Since its opening in 1965, La Costa has seen the country’s best golfers waltz through its campus, and with a $10 million golf course redesign and March’s LPGA Kia Classic tournament, La Costa’s greens have never been better or more active. In fact, GOLF Magazine named La Costa the only Gold Medal Resor t in Southern California for 2012.

In addition to the legendary golf, La Costa is the nation’s first-ever resort spa, and the original destination for Mind, Body and Sport.

The Spa at La Costa continues to be a leader in the industry, recently being recognized as the #1 Wellness Spa in the nation by Spa magazine. The 43,000-square-foot spa boasts 42 treatment rooms and a spa treatment menu recommitted to nature, utilizing local elements such as Carlsbad strawberries and rosemary from the spa’s

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A reflexology path winds through the spa courtyard, one of only four in North America, it was custom designed with nearby coastal stones to relieve pain and tension.

For additional preor post-treatment relaxation, the spa pool, Jacuzzi and al fresco Roman water falls are all available for spa guests.

The highly anticipated EDGE Adult Pool + Cocktails venue debuted earlier this year Private cabanas at the 21-and-over pool overlook views of the golf course. to much fanfare, and pool area, Splash Landing, isn’t far commitment to sustainable dining prowith good reason. The 21-and-over pool from the children’s and young-adult vides the freshest and most flavorful and lounge area is sexy and sophisti- spaces, Kidtopia and Vibz teen lounge. dishes. Chef Frey’s obvious culinary cated, offering infinity-edge Jacuzzis For special evenings with the passion and the warmth he brings to and cozy fire pits. The private cabanas whole family, nightly fireside S’mores BlueFire Grill keep guests and locals overlook sweeping views of the golf roasting marks the end of any perfect coming back for more. course, drenched in the warm coastal SoCal summer night.

The ideal weekend getaway for sunshine.

La Costa’s not-to-miss signature Angelenos, La Costa is the ultimate While mom and dad can enjoy restaurant, BlueFire Grill is a sure high- resort experience. It’s easy to zip downtime at The Spa La Costa and light of any visit to the resort. Helmed down, leave L.A. behind, and simply EDGE, kids have much to explore as by Chef Greg Frey Jr., BlueFire Grill’s indulge. well. The on-property waterslide and menu changes seasonally and Chef’s The hard part is leaving.

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given by the Times was almost twice the actual figure. He said the City spends around .78 percent of its approximately $450 million annual budget on attorneys fees.

“I thought it was interesting to see we spend less on legal expenses than the other full service Westside cities, both in total expenditures and as a percentage of our budget,” Wiener said. “Because of all the different things that Beverly Hills does...because it is involved in providing so many services and has a vibrant business community, we have greater legal expenses than most cities with a similar population.”

The report ranked the City seventh in terms of per capita spending with $82 spent for each of the 34,136 people and 12th in terms of dollars spent on the fees with $3.359 million.

Vernon had the highest per capita spending with $98,234, followed by Industry with $3,377. Signal Hill spent the highest percent of its budget on attorneys fees at 4.3 percent and Lakewood ranked lowest with 0.3 percent.

Nearby, West Hollywood, which has approximately the same number of residents as Beverly Hills, spent $987,953 on average for attorney costs; Culver City spent $4.143 million and Santa Monica spent $9.340 million.

its previous building at 9560 Wilshire Blvd.

Councilman Julian Gold, Bosse and Mirisch took issue with the process by which Assistant City Manager Mahdi Aluzri presented the agreement to the City Council. Aluzri and other City staff conducted the negotiations with UTA and tonight was the first time the council had the opportunity to comment on the agreement.

“Since we are dealing with some resident opportunities and City issues for the future, it should be in a study session and something where the residents are noticed and can give input,” Bosse said.

The council agreed to give UTA an equalization of benefits, if any other entertainment based companies receive tax incentives than UTA would also be eligible, they agreed to move the Beverly Hills Farmers

Market so it will not block the property from Civic Center Drive, the use of the Civic Center Plaza five times throughout the year and the rental of up to 30 parking spaces in the City’s parking lot on Civic Center dive for the normal monthly rate.

The council did not agree to guarantee the right turn arrow heading east on Santa Monica Boulevard and they did not agree to allow UTA to use their name or likeness on the street signs near the building.

UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer said that while the agency was happy about staying in Beverly Hills, it was incredibly disappointing that the council could not approve the street sign A subcommittee will be discussing the issue of UTA’s street sign and it will come back at a later date. Mayor Brien told Zimmer that the City would try to “expedite the meeting.”

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These and others like Concern Foundation, will have the opportunity to raise money.

Sunkin said the close to $185,000 was brought in this year for 72 charities.

HLAWN OLMBY PARK BOWLING CLUB

The Holmby Park Lawn Bowling Club will hold a free Open House on Saturday, May 12 between 10 AM and 3PM. The event is co-sponsored by the LA City Dept. of Recreation and Parks. There will be demonstrations of lawn bowling, free lessons, snacks and beverages for prospective lawn bowlers. The club has been in this gorgeous park since 1927. Couples or singles of all ages are welcome to try this finesse-skill game that is also approved by the American Heart Association.

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Trustee Sale No. 10CA01618 Title Order No. 100764558-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 5/18/2012 at 09:00 AM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 03/22/2007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070650273 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: JACQUELINE ANN FINCH AN UNMARRIED WOMAN as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code

and authorized to do business in this state.

Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $662,854.69 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 950 NORTH KINGS ROAD 366 , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 APN Number: 5529-025-225 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and

clear ownership of the property.You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.

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Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the

scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 4/24/2012 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA, SUITE 215, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 OR (702) 5864500 JESSE J. FERNANDEZ, PUBLICATION LEAD MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE IS ASSISTING THE BENEFICIARY TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P944375 4/27, 5/4, 05/11/2012

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STATEMENT 2012075528 The following is/are doing business as: 1) NEW ACT TRAVEL 2) NEW ACT TRAVEL INC. 1925 Century Park East #1150, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The New Act 1925 Century Park East #1150, Los Angeles, CA 90067; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein September 22, 1992: Lili Aboodi-Dallal, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 24, 2012; Published: May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012079074 The following is/are doing business as: 1) APPROVED AMERICA REAL ESTATE 2) APPROVED AMERICA PROPERTY MGMT 3) APPROVED AMERICA SHORT SALE 4) APPROVED AMERICA WHOLESALE 5) APPROVED AMERICA 6) APPROVED AMERICA STUDENT HOUSING 7) VETS DIRECT REAL ESTATE 8) VETS DIRECT PROPERTY MGMT 9) APPROVED AMERICA PRIVATE LENDING 10) STAN COLEMAN REAL ESTATE 11) SCRE PROPERTY MGMT 12) JET SET PROPERTY MGMT 13) APPROVED AMERICA CREDIT 14) APPROVED AMERICA INVESTMENT GROUP 15) APPROVED AMERICA ENGINEERS 16) APPROVED AMERICA INTERIOR DESIGN 9701 Wilshire Blvd. #1000, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; IBN Global Inc. 9701 Wilshire Blvd. #1000, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 27, 2012: Stanford Coleman, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 27, 2012; Published: May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012070165 The following is/are doing business as: FITNESS BUTLER 219 W. 7th St. #307, Los Angeles, CA 90014; Joseph Bowers 219 W. 7th St. #307, Los Angeles, CA 90014; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 05, 2009: Joseph Bowers: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 18, 2012; Published: April 20, 27, May 04, 11, 2012 LACC N/C

–––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012057845 The following is/are doing business as: THE DORCHESTER GROUP 9315 Beverly Crest Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Lisa Hoffman 9315 Beverly Crest Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein December 2006: Lisa Hoffman: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 04, 2012; Published: April 20, 27, May 04, 11, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012057857 The following is/are doing business as: LORI FIENBERG INTERIOR DESIGN 158 N. Le Doux Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Lori Fienberg 158 N. Le Doux Rd., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein February 23, 2010: Lori Fienberg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 04, 2012; Published: April 20, 27, May 04, 11, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012058044 The following is/are doing business as: MAKEUPOLOGY 11837 Wagner St., Culver City, CA 90230; Sandra D. Suarez 11837 Wagner St., Culver City, CA 90230; Angelee Medina 8829-1/2 Ramona St., Bellflower, CA 90706; The business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Sandra Suarez: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 04, 2012; Published: April 27, May 04, 11, 18, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012076653 The following is/are doing business as: PHOTO BY KLEIN 3981 Westfall Dr., Encino, CA 91436; Jaime Barton Klein 3981 Westfall Dr., Encino, CA 91436; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 25, 2012: Jaime B. Klein: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 25, 2012; Published: May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME

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BEVERLY HILLS Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students The Kabbalah Children’s Academy school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Mr. Edward Eiseman, Principal 9250 W. Olympic Blvd.

Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 385-1187 BHC_Published 05/04/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TSG No.: 6438721 TS No.: CA1200239516 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN:4342?003?061 Property Address: 325 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #205 BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/18/05.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On May 24, 2012 at 11:00 AM, First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/26/05, as Instrument No. 05 2055091, in book , page , of Official Records in the Office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: SHAHRIAR MOSSANEN, A SINGLE MAN,. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, C A S H I E R ' S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Inside the lobby of the building located at 628 North Diamond Bar Blvd., Suite B, Diamond Bar, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 4342?003?061. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 325 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #205, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees,

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PUBLIC NOTICES charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $671,928.85. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916) 939?0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySear chTerms.aspx using the file number assigned to this case CA1200239516.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the

Mortgagee's Trustee. The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or The timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. Date: 05/03/12, First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3 First American Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707 Original document signed

by Authorized Agent, Chet Sconyers -FOR TRUSTEE'S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916) 939-0772.

First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC May be Acting as a Debt Collector Attempting to Collect a Debt. Any Information obtained may be used for that purpose.

NPP0200503 05/04/12, 05/11/12, 05/18/12 —————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 09-0005000 Title Order No. 09-8022694 APN No. 4342001-073 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/19/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by DAE- KWON KIM, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 01/19/2007 and recorded 1/26/2007, as Instrument No. 20070165994, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/29/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 403 NORTH OAKHURST DRIVE #104, BEVERLY HILLS, CA, 90210. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of

the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $690,794.17. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com,

using the file number assigned to this case 090005000.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.47316 5/04, 5/11, 5/18/2012 —————————— Trustee Sale No. 21779CA Title Order No. 120010114-CA-MAI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02-12-2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-252012 at 9:00 AM, MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 02-222007, Book , Page , Instrument 20070382767 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: REED MORROW A SINGLE MAN as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., A FEDERALLY CHARTERED SAVINGS BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without convenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possesssion, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the notes (s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Place of Sale: Behind the

fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza Pomona, CA Legal Description: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:$936,347.61 The street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 8729 ASHCROFT AVENUE , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90048 APN Number: 4336-004-023 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not the property itself. Placing the highest bid at trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 573-1965 or visit this Internet Web site www.

Priorityposting.com , using the file number assigned to this case 21779CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

DATE: 05-02-2012 MERIDIAN FORECLOSURE SERVICE f/k/a MTDS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION DBA MERIDIAN TRUST DEED SERVICE 3 SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA, SUITE 215, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 Sales Line: (714) 573-1965 OR (702) 586-4500 JESSE J. FERNANDEZ, PUBLICATION LEAD MERIDIAN FORE-

CLOSURE SERVICE IS ASSISTING THE BENEFICIARY TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. P946354 5/4, 5/11, 05/18/2012 —————————— FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012051765 The following is/are doing business as: 1) ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA (ECA) 2) MESA PROPERTIES 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #146, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Ruffworld Corporation 9663 Santa Monica Blvd. #146, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein August 2011: Joseph Ruffalo, Chairman and CEO: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 27, 2012; Published: April 20, 27, May 04, 11, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012070166 The following is/are doing business as: BUTLER SPORT 219 W. 7th St. #307, Los Angeles, CA 90014; Joseph Bowers 219 W. 7th St. #307, Los Angeles, CA 90014; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein November 05, 2009: Joseph Bowers: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 18, 2012; Published: April 20, 27, May 04, 11, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012070088 The following is/are doing business as: MAURICE OKETCH PHOTOGRAPHY 28309 Alfreds Way, Saugus, CA 91350; Maurice Oketch 28309 Alfreds Way, Saugus, CA 91350; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 01, 2012: Maurice Oketch: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 18, 2012; Published: April 27, May 04, 11, 18, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012070101 The following is/are doing business as: SOUTH BAY REMARKETING SERVICES 13210 S. Normandie Ave., Gardena, CA 90249; Prime Automotive Group, Inc. 13210 S. Normandie Ave., Gardena, CA 90249; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: F. Shemirani, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 18, 2012; Published: April 27, May 04, 11, 18, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012053794 The following is/are doing business as: LIPSTICK SISTER 256 N. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Irasema Hensi Morris 256 N. La Peer Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90211; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein March 01, 2012: Irasema Hensi Morris: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 29, 2012; Published: April 27, May 04, 11, 18, 2012 LACC N/C –––––– FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012075365 The following is/are doing business as: AUDIOVATION 7162 Beverly Blvd. #343, Los Angeles, CA 90036; Avrohom Avi Greenberg 7162 Beverly Blvd. #343, Los Angeles, CA 90036; The business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL, registrant(s) has begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein April 23, 2012: Avrohom Avi Greenberg: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 24, 2012; Published: April 27, May 04, 11, 18, 2012 LACC N/C FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012076589 The following is/are doing business as: KAZANJIAN BEVERLY HILLS 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Kazanjian Bros., Inc. 9489 Dayton Way #300, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION, registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Douglas M. Kazajian, President: Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: April 25, 2012; Published: May 04, 11, 18, 25, 2012 LACC N/C

Page 24 | May 4 , 2012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 738752CA Loan No. 3062933175 Title Order No. 090803724-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05-252006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE P R O C E E D I N G S AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05-18-2012 at 11:00 A.M., CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 06-022006, Book , Page , Instrument 06 1211872, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California, executed by: MOSHE ADRI, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Place of Sale: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. Legal Description: THAT PORTION OF LOT 10 OF TRACT NO. 7996, IN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 186, PAGES 4 TO 7 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THAT CERTAIN CURVE ON THE EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 10, HAVING A RADIUS OF 90.07 FEET AND A LENGTH OF 44.10 FEET, DISTANT SOUTHERLY 15.50 FEET FROM THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS THEREOF; THENCE ALONG THE BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 10, NORTHERLY ALONG SAID CURVE, 15.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 39° 38' 39'' WEST 195.16 FEET TO THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE ALONG THE

BEVERLY HILLS

PUBLIC NOTICES NORTHERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT, 76° 27' 38'' WEST 269.40 FEET TO THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE ALONG THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT, SOUTH 22° 27' 44'' EAST 340.67 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID BOUNDARY NORTH 67° 32' 16'' EAST 39.71 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18° 29' 05'' WEST 13.72 FEET; THENCE NORTH 71° 39' 47'' EAST 60.20 FEET; THENCE NORTH 16° 04' 34'' EAST 180.56 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 85° 51' 04'' EAST 116.99 FEET IN THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPT THE THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING WESTERLY OF THE GENERAL EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF LOTS 13, 14 AND 15 OF TRACT NO. 23198, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 661, PAGES 37 THROUGH 40 INCLUSIVE OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $1,117,949.62 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 1735 SUMMITRIDGE DRIVE BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210 APN Number: 4355-002-028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting.

DATE: 04-27-2012 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee CASEY KEALOHA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. California Reconveyance Company 9200 Oakdale Avenue Mail Stop: CA2-4379 Chatsworth, CA 91311 800-892-6902 For Sales Information: (714) 7302727 or www.lpsasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com THE FOLLOWING NOTICES APPLY TO PROPERTIES CONTAINING ONE TO FOUR SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES ONLY. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at

a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, this information can be obtained from one of the following two companies: LPS Agency Sales & Posting at (714) 730-2727, or visit the Internet Web site w w w. l p s a s a p. c o m (Registration required to search for sale information) or Priority Posting & Publishing at (714) 5731965 or visit the Internet Web site www.priorityposting.com (Click on the link for “Advanced Search” to search for sale information), using the Trustee Sale No. shown above. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

A-4234297 04/27/2012, 05/04/2012, 05/11/2012 ——————————— NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 110123333 Title Order No. 11-0103642 APN No. 5554-026-112 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/10/2003.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SANDRA LEA SMALL, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, AND LORRAINE ANNE SZYBIST, A SINGLE WOMAN AS JOINT TEN-

ANTS, dated 11/10/2003 and recorded 11/19/2003, as Instrument No. 03 3491013, in Book , Page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 05/18/2012 at 1:00PM, At the Pomona Valley Masonic Temple Building, located at 395 South Thomas Street, Pomona, California at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1221 NORTH KINGS ROAD NO. 204, WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA, 90069. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $362,649.09. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on a property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the proper-

ty. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 1-800-281-8219 or visit this Internet Web site www.recontrustco.com, using the file number assigned to this case 110123333.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281-8219 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt.

Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.151494 4/27, 5/04, 5/11/2012 —————————— TS No. CA-10-396795-CT Order No.: 100642912CA-GTI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/5/2006.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or war-

ranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of s a l e. B E N E F I C I A RY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): VU NGUYEN A SINGLE MAN Recorded: 01/26/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0191222 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California; Date of Sale: 5/23/2012 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $537,343.55 The purported property address is: 7 0 0 WESTMOUNT DR UNIT 204 , WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA 90069 Assessor’s Parcel No. 4337-004-099 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself.

Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-573-1965 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.co

m, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA1 0 - 3 9 6 7 9 5 - C T. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid.

The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-5731965 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.co m Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY I N F O R M AT I O N OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. P943071 4/27, 5/4, 05/11/2012 —————————— CTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2012054485 The following is/are doing business as: RAMJACK SALES 1455 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. #2309. Gardena, CA 902470309; RAMJACK INC. 545 Finney Ct.. Gardena, CA 90248; The business is conducted by: A CORPORATION registrant(s) has NOT begun to transact business under the name(s) listed herein: Signed: Robert Weinberg, Manager. Ramjack Inc.; Statement is filed with the County of Los Angeles: March 30, 2012; Published: April 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012 LACC N/C

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CLASSIFI ED INDEX MISCELLANEOUS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Obituaries .............................................00 Bookkeeping/Accounting ......................01 Announcements....................................02 Mail Boxes............................................03 Lost & Found ........................................04 Personals .............................................05 Phone Cards ........................................06 Legal Services......................................09 Catering ................................................10 Valet Parking Services ..........................12 Auctions................................................25 Travel Tours..........................................40 Personal Chef.......................................42 Party Services ......................................43 Video/Photography ...............................44 Schools/Instruction ...............................45 Computer Consultants..........................46 Health & Beauty....................................4 7 Fitness ..................................................48 Professional Services...........................50 Alterations ............................................53 Jobs Wanted ........................................55 Situations Wanted ................................58 Jobs Wanted Domestic ........................60 Domestic Agencies...............................85 Child Care ............................................86 Elderly Home/Care ...............................88 Employment Opportunities ...................90 Volunteer Work.....................................98

Business and Commercial Lots .........235 Wanted to Rent, Offices .....................239 Offices, Stores for Lease....................240 Commercial Property For Lease .........241 Building Material.................................245 Industrial Lots.....................................250 Acreage, Residential Lots ..................260 Condominiums and Townhouses........270 Real Estate for Exchange ..................280 Real Estate Services ..........................281 Real Estate Loans..............................288 Property Management .......................290 Houses for Sale .................................300 Houses for Rent Unfurnished .............301 Wanted to Buy....................................302 Wanted to Buy Houses ......................303 Palm Springs for Rent ........................331

RENTALS Rentals to Share ................................404 Wanted to Rent ..................................405 Garage/Storage Rentals .....................407 Rooms for Rent...................................415 Hotels & Motels...................................416 Boarding House/Senior Living ............418 Houses for Rent Furnished ................420 Apartments for Rent Furnished..........435 Rental Referral Services ....................439 Apartments for Rent Unfurnished ......440 Vacation Rentals ................................449

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Antiques/Paintings for Sale................460 Antiques/Paintings Wanted.................461 Jewelry ...............................................468 Furniture For Sale ..............................469 Miscellaneous for Sale........................470 Miscellaneous Wanted ........................471 Pianos For Sale ..................................472 Pianos Wanted....................................473 Fashion ...............................................474 Garage/Estate Sales...........................475 Pets ....................................................480 Auctions .............................................488

REAL ESTATE Income Property for Sale ...................200 Income Property Wanted ....................201 Commercial Property For Sale...........202 Businesses For Sale ..........................208 Business Property for Sale .................210 Business Property for Rent.................215 Business Property Wanted.................220

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1 BED/2 BATHS $1,100,000 Penthouse, One of a Kind Sky Lounge Den, 2 Jumbo Balconies, Walk-In Closet Hardwood Floors, 270 Degree Unobstructed City & Ocean Views

11640 Kiowa Ave.

X-St. Strathmore * * * * * * * * Newly Updated 170 N. Crescent Dr. 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath • 2 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 2 Bdrm.+11/2 Bath • 1 B d r m +1 Bath • • • • • • • • • 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath

Balcony, dishwasher, Controlled access, ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ parking, laundry facility. a/c, heated pool, Large & Bright.

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A . elevator controlled Pool, a/c, balcony, 310/208-3085 access, on-site laundry, fridge, stove, laundry parking. Close to rm., prkg., intercom Brentwood Village, SANTA MONICA entry, elevator.

427 Montana Ave. Shops & Restaurants.

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KELEMEN REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900

AGT • 310 770-4111

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Brand New Home

UNFURNISHED

BEVERLY HILLS

5 Bd. + 5 1/ 2 Ba. w/ Pool • $11,900/Mo.

BEVERLY HILLS 3 Bd.+2 Ba.+Den $5,700/Mo. For More Details, Call Noushin:

310/863-4325

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APARTMENTS • BRENTWOOD •

•••• •••• • 310/826-4889 • • • • S i•n g•l e • • • •••• •••• • WESTWOOD • Controlled access,

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Spacious • Single • Hardwood floors, dishwasher, controlled access, on-site laundry & parking.

C LOSE TO U.C.L.A.

310/864-0319

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garage, laundry facility.

Close to Beach.

310/394-7132

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•• •• S•i n•g l•e •• •• • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • •

Old World Charm !

Bright, intercom entry, 1628 Westgate Ave. fridge, stove, laundry fac.

WEST L.A.

125 N. Barrington Av. ~ 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. ~ •• •• •• •• •• B r i g h t & A i r y .

N EWLY R EMODELED Dishwasher, • 2 B drm.

Intercom entry, on-sight + 2 B ath • parking, on-sight Upscale, Bright, laundry facility.

Gorgeous & Spacious.

Close to transportation.

With Pool, balcony, 310/820-1810 central air, fireplace, stove, elevator, intercom entry, prkg. • WESTWOOD •

CLOSE TO RESTAURANTS & SHOPPING .

310/531-3992

* * * * * * * * Control access,

POOL, dishwasher, elevator, on-site laundry and parking.

213/385-4751 CLOSE TO SHOPS & R ESTAURANTS . MID-WILSHIRE 310/385-9169 340 S. St. Andrews Pl. 1 Bdrm. + 1 Bath

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Balcony, controlled access, parking, 8725 Clifton Way Newly Remodeled elevator, on-site laundry.

Close to shopping.

• 1 Bdrm.+

Den+2 Bath •

323/352-6255

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Lrg. unit. Balcony, BRENTWOOD Walk-in closet, intercom entry, laundry 11666 Goshen Ave. (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) facility, elevator, prkg.

1 Bd.+Den+11/2 Ba. • CHARMING & BRIGHT • • • • • • Single Close to Cedars, (•)(•)(•)(•)(•) restaurants, shopping Central air/heat, & transportation. fireplace, patio, • 310/246-3889 • controlled access, pool, elevator, parking, • BRENTWOOD • laundry facility.

922 S. Barrington Av. 310/312-9871

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: : : : : : : • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • • 1 Bdrm.

Fireplace, balcony, • B R E N T W O O D • +1 Bath • • 2 Bdrm.

TOWNHOUSE wet bar, dishwasher, +1 Bath • 872 S. Westgate Ave. laundry facility, Balcony, pool, 2 Blks. to Bev. Hills • 310/476-2181 • 550 Veteran Ave. 2 Bd.+11/2 Ba. elevator, parking. laundry facility, Close to shopping. = = = = = = = = Seeking Hardwood floors, = 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath = controlled access, prkg. CLOSE TO SHOPS+DINING. wet bar, fireplace, FEMALE Roommate Close to 818/669-1990 Spacious,, microwave, Long-term. Working person. W E S T L . A .

RENTALS TO SHARE

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Brentwood Village.

Your Own Bedroom 1342 Centinela Ave. intercom entry, on-sight • 310/440-5051 • - 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath laundry & parking. in Huge Spacious VERY UNIQUE • MUST SEE • Bright Unit • Very close to UCLA 2 Bdrm. Apt. Lots of With patio, on-site & Westwood Village . SANTA MONICA windows. Small pet OK. laundry, On-site 310/208-5166 Gated garage, laundry fac. parking. Close to 808 4th St. transportation. ** *** $650 + Security * 1 Bd. Den 1 Ba. + + BRENTWOOD • 310/829-1700 • * * Alan: 310/274-5221 11933 Darlington Ave. * 1 Bd. + 1 Ba. * Great community. Close to * Large fireplace, * W E S T W O O D B a c h e l o r ==== market/dining/transportation. 1409 Midvale Ave. * * ==== balcony, dishwasher, • • • • • • • • • • • 2 B d r m . ==== intercom entry, + 2 B a t h elevator, prkg., pool.

440 • • 2 Bd.+1 Ba. • • ==== Spacious, dishwasher, • Close to Beach • • • UNFURNISHED • • • • 310/394-7132 on-sight laundry A/C, pool, intercom APARTMENTS and parking. entry, laundry facility, HOLLYWOOD 310/473-1509 elevator, parking.

1769-1775 Sycamore Av. WEST L.A. Close to U.C.L.A. WESTWOOD • Bachelor 310/478-8616 1415 Brockton Ave. 1380 Midvale Ave. • S i n g l e * * * * * * Controlled access, 1 B drm. + 1 B ath ~ WEST L.A. ~ • • • • • • laundry facility.

1675 Colby Ave. • • • Front unit.

• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. * Utilities Included.

Balcony, stove, fridge, * * * * * ••• 2 Bdrm. + 2 Bath 1 Bd.+1 Ba. 323/851-3790 • dishwasher, on-sight Spacious & Bright.

Pool, elevator, Close to Everything. laundry, parking.

A/C, balcony, controlled access, onC LOSE T O S HOPS dishwasher, stove, **CENTURY CITY** & R ESTAURANTS . wet bar, intercom entry, sight laundry, parking. 2220 S. Beverly Glen 310/363-3766 on-sight laundry, prkg. Close to U.C.L.A. •• S I N G L E •• 310/477-0072 f 310/473-1509

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10933 Rochester Ave.

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310/207-1965 2 Bdrm.+2 Bath Jr . Executive CULVER CITY Spacious, balcony, a/c, fireplace, pool, controlled access, laundry fac., parking.

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• • Single • • • • • • • •• Pool, sauna, fridge,

Close To U.C.L.A. dishwasher intercom 310/473-5061

entry, elevator, on-site laundry, parking.

BEVERLY HILLS

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Heated Pools, Sundeck, Tennis, Doorman, Houseman, Gardens & Lawns, Security Staff, —————–––– Switchboard, Saunas, BEVERLY HILLS —————–––– ————–––– 412 N. OAKHURST DR. ~ WESTWOOD ~ — Business Center W ESTWOOD ~ Luxury Large ~ CENTURY PARK EAST 10992 Ashton Ave. 1 0 9 0 5 O h i o A v e .

1 Bd.+Den+1 / Ba. • • 1 Bd.+1 Ba. • • CENTURY TOWERS • • • •1 Bd.+1 Ba.• •• ~ Newly Updated ~ Balcony, intercom PARK PLACE • •• • • controlled access, Upper front. All appl’s. entry, elevator, on- Bright, CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Lease See our Ad Sec. 440

LOS ANGELES In The HEART of 672 Kelton Ave. BEV. HILLS TRIANGLE 4 0 1 S . H O O V E R S t .

BRENTWOOD • WESTWOOD •

310/841-2367

• BEVERLY HILLS • 443 S. Oakhurst Dr. • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. • GORGEOUS UNITS = 2 B=d . + 2=B a . = = = = Central air, large BRIGHT & S PACIOUS

balcony, pool, elevator, BEVERLY HILLS on-site laundry, LIVING. intercom entry.

Balcony, dishwasher, 320 N. La Peer Dr. elevator, intercom

• 310/246-0290 • CLOSE TO SHOPS & DINING

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entry, on-site laundry, parking.

P LEASE C ALL : 310/435-3693

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• 1 B d . + 1 B a . • 12333 TeXaS Ave. S A N T A M O N I C A •• • • • • •• • CONDO • ∞∞∞∞∞∞ • • L o t s o f • • 2 ∞Bdrm.

1222 Princeton St. + 2 Bath Character & Charm !

• 2 Bedroom Alcove fireplace, fridge, ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ • 1 Bath

laundry facility, gated Balcony, stove, parking, intercom dishwasher, incld. washer/dryer, sight laundry, prkg. balcony, pool, elevator, entry and more. intercom-entry, on-site Close to UCLA & laundry fac., prkg. wet bar, central air, walk• 310/552-8064 • laundry, parking. in closet, 2-prkg. No pets. Westwood Village . Close To U.C.L.A. Rooftop jacuzzi with 310/477-6856 310/479-8977 310/207-1869 panoramic city views.

310/403-6812

DISHWASHER,

POOL ,

CONTROLLED ACCESS , ON - SIGHT LAUNDRY AND PARKING .

310/980-3384

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WILSHIRE CORRIDOR

PENTHOUSE ROOFTOP BEAUTIFUL

10530-10540 Wilshire Bl.

∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ • 1 Bdrm.+1 Bath • ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞

SOUTH REXFORD DR.

2 BD + DEN + 2.5 BA

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Updated kitchen & new bathroom with jacuzzi.

Hardwood floors, walk-in closets, washer dryer in unit, parking.

Will consider small pets

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• • • • • • • BEVERLY HILLS ADJ.

• 1 Bdrm. +1 Bath Rooftop pool, deck, gym, central air, elevator, intercom entry, on-sight laundry, parking.

• Free WiFi Access •

~ 310/476-3824 ~ BRENTWOOD & U.C.L.A. CLOSE

LUXURIOUS APT. BEVERLY HILLS BEVERLY HILLS ADJ B E V E R LY H I L L S 439 S. LE DOUX Upper Duplex **BORDERLINE** 321 S. REEVES DR. BEVERLY HILLS ADJ. 2 bd + 2ba Spacious 2 Bd.+1 Ba. BEVERLY HILLS Spacious 2 Bedroom $1,895/MO

BEVERLY HILLS 145 S. MAPLE

With locked elevator, private rooftop patio, Luxury Living huge deck. large kitchen with new appliances with valet, and granite countertops, lush garden washer & dryer in unit, surrounding pool, central air and heat, gym, elevator, etc.

Subterranean parking.

Dishwasher, Plenty of storage space. central air, balcony. $3,750/MO. Call: 310/470-4474 CALL 310/385-7188

1017 S. SHERBOURNE Very Private & Spacious 2 BDRM. + 1.5 BATH upper unit with breakfast and formal dining room.

Yard, laundry & parking.

EXTRA LARGE

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BEVERLY HILLS Adj.

B E V E R L Y H I L L S 2+2 Top Flr • $2,395 C e d a r s S i n a i A r e a 2 Entrances, lrg living Upper Duplex Roof Garden Lrg. 3 Bd. + 2 Ba.

323/653-4379

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BEVERLY HILLS

Fablous Cyn. Views

Hardwood floors, granite counter tops, central air Newer kitchen, pool. & heat, ample closets, $4,950/Month NORTH OF 2 car parking/strorage.

BURTON WAY Lisa Sherman • Broker 137 S. MAPLE DR. 310/786-1851 1 Blk. East of Doheny

5 Bd. + 3 Ba.

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—————–––– $2,800/MO. BEVERLY HILLS Call 310/385-7188

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1259 S. Camden Dr.

310/849-3858

LARGE B.H. CONDO

WILSHIRE & OAKHURST $3,500/MO. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • 1,750sf.

Call 213/804-3761 Newly Remodeled, new

Clean, bright, nice 233 S. G ALE D R . size apartments.

3 Bd. + 2 Ba. + Den Swimming pool, laundry facilty and Entire 2nd flr., dining gated garage. & breakfast rooms, new Call 310/276-9871 stove, dishwasher, blinds, utility rm. w/ washer/dryer. Pets OK. Prime Beverly Hills $3,400/Month

Panoramic B.H. Views

New blinds, Central Hi-ceilings, tile+carpet. air, patio, fridge, stove, Pool, sauna, dishwasher, washer/ elevator, central air, dryer in unit, 2-car prkg., marble lobby. garage. No pets.

Coming: Front w/ Balcony! $3,000/Month

wood flrs., fireplace, lrg.

SANTA MONICA • WESTWOOD • balcony, bar, washer/ • CONDO QUALITY • C e n t u r y C i t y A d j . dryer, all appliances. $3,000/Month 8 4 3 4 th S t .

Newer Construction For More Info.+Pics • • •••• 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • $3,500 661/268-1827 • 2 Bd. + 2 Ba. Gourmet granite kitch. w/ Heated pool, balcony, a/c, Viking appl. Hrwd. flrs., dishwasher, controlled high-ceilings, w/d in unit. 2 BD. + DEN + 2 BA access, elevator, B E L A I R H O M E Rear 3rd Floor Unit laundry room, parking.

310/929-0610

with 1 full Bathroom Formal dining, wood floors. completely renovated, brand new kitchen with stove and dishwasher, high ceilings, laundry hook-ups double enrty. Near Beverly Hills Schools. $2,550/MO. Call 310/991-2016

$3,000/MO. Call 310/858-8320

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4 Blks. to Beach.

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Beautiful 1 Bd. +1 Ba. 6-Unit secured bldg.

1st flr. All Upgraded, dishwasher, hardwood floors, central air. $2,200/Month 125 S. Crescent Dr.

310/858-8320

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Call 310/908-1919

*KELEMEN* REAL ESTATE (310) 966-0900 all listings are on centurycityliving.com Valet and Guest Parking. Huge Heated Pool, Security Staff, Doorman & Houseman, Switchboard Tennis, Fitness Center Business Center NEW LISTINGS EVERYDAY

Call for latest properties

CENTURY PARK EAST 1 BED, 1 BATH $2,500/MONTH High Floor, Renovated, Large Balcony Manhattan Views

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* SPACIOUS *

High Floor, Renovated, Kitchen & Bath, Carpet Floors, Manhattan Views, Big Balcony.

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Balcony, bar, fireplace, New stove, central A/C laundry on each floor, elevator, 2-car parking.

Great manager on-site Sorry No Pets. $2,200 & Up Call 310/437-1826

• BEVERLY HILLS •

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2 Bdrm. • $2,790/Mo. X-LARGE LUXURY APT. BEVERLY HILLS

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310/433-1949

Excellent Area. $1,850/MO.

1 BED/1 BATH $2,600/MO

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Call 310/413-8481

Large living, dining and Hardwood floors, breakfast rooms., Italian many closets, laundry facility, 2-car gated tiled bath, hrwd. floors., parking, conveniently high ceilings, decorative located by restaufireplace, 2-lrg balconies, rants, shopping and remodeled granite SPACIOUS 1 BD+1 BA transport. countertop kitchen, new No Pets. No smoking. 1 parking spot, stove fridge & oven, 5-lrg.

310/927-3264 & fridge, newer carpet closets, newly painted.

BEVERLY HILLS ADJ 9583 ALCOTT ST.

Professionally decoBEAUTIFUL rated. All new interior.

SINGLE Hrwd., drapes, granite GARAGE APT. kitch/bath, s.s. appl., w/d On Spalding Drive.

310/390-2499 hook-ups, hi-ceilings. Full kitchen and bath HUGE 1,700+ Sq Ft B.H. SCHOOL DISTRICT. ALSO 2 BDRM. • $2,490 with large living room, central AC/heat, private 310/271-6811 New Wood Floors. * WESTWOOD * Cell: 310/994-4122 patio, covered parking.

Very private. $2,000/MO. New Granite Kitchen w/ LARGE 2 BDRM + 2 BA. Must see! 439 S. Rexford Call 310/613-5045 Stainless Steel Appl. + DEN. OVER 1900 S.F. BEVERLY HILLS 7 Closets. Patio.

Beautiful open floor plan, 336 S. Rexford Dr. SPECTACULAR Non-Smoking Bldg. high ceilings, hardwood • 2 Bdrm.+1 Bath • B E V E R L Y H I L L S floors throughout, French ~ N E W L Y U P D A T E D ~ 324 S. Rexford Dr. VERY LRG. & BRIGHT + Rooftop Pool Deck. windows, all appliances Upper, hardwood 2 Bd+2 Ba • $1995 floors, a/c, laundry, Upper, dining+breakNear Peninsula including washer/dryer, fast area, hrwd. throughcovered parking.

Hotel & BHHS. pool, side-by-side parking, $2,200/Month out, lots of closets, a/c, laundry fac., 2-car $4,400/Month Pets ok. $3,250/MO. 310/247-8547 prkg. Total privacy.

310/471-2737

440

Appt: 310/271-4207

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1 BED/1 BATH $2,600/MO High Floor Partial City & Ocean Views, Real Hardwood Floors Walk-In closet, Quiet Location

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Near Cedar Sinai $1,350/MO. 2 B d r m . + 2 B a t h By appointment only.

With Extra Large Call Haim Living Room w/ 323/951-0400 laminate flrs. Pool,

La Cienega/ Melrose Square

central air, large patio, elevator, gated entry, 2-car sub-prkg.

No pets. $1,850/Mo.

310/271-1898

FREE RENT!

& BRENTWOOD LUXURY UNITS • SINGLES • 1 BEDROOMS • 2 BEDROOMS Hardwood flrs/Carpets

From $1,500-$2,200 Shown by appointment

2 BED/2 BATHS $2,950/MO

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2 BED/2 BATHS $3,150/MO High Floor Corner, Renovated Unobstructed, City Views, Hardwood Floors, 2 Large Balconies

CENTURY PARK EAST CENTURYTOWERS PARK PLACE CENTURY HILL LE PARC CENTURY WOODS For Sale See our Ad Sec. 270

w/ Full Bath Private entrance.

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WESTWOOD ∞ BACHELOR ∞

Kitchenette, central air, closets, storage, w/d Pico/Robertson hook-up. $1,200/Mo. 2 Bd.+2 Ba. $1,690 LIGHT & A IRY CORNER . LEAVE MESSAGE/TEXT: New custom built-ins in Cell: 216/235-7373 kitchen, skylight, huge closets, central heat, BEVERLY HILLS a/c, 2-parking, Lrg. Upper Single laundry facility.Cat OK. w/ Full Kitchen • $1,185 Exceptional Condition!

New stove+fridge, 323/937-3737 carpet, 2 spacious closets, ceiling fan, covered parking, PRIME LOCATION laundry facility. No pets.

Quiet 6-Unit Bldg.

BEVERLY HILLS

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Lower Floor, Totally Renovated 2 Separated Suites, Big Balcony Hardwood Floors, Quiet Location

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BEVERLY HILLS ON SHIRLEY PLACE

LARGE SINGLE w/ patio, lots of closets, kitchen with breakfast nook, stove and fridge, includes parking space.

$1,495/MO. Call 310/557-3516

Call: 310/704-4656

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Washer/dryer, fridge, stove, garage disposal, hardwood floors, blinds, 2 ceiling fans, enclosed garage. No pets. $1,150/MO. Call 310/810-4211

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“The Mission ” • Westwood •

L.A.’S FINEST, MOST LUXURIOUS APT. RENTAL * * * * * * PRIME BEV. HILLS • 2 Bd.+2 Ba. • • • • • Reeves/Charleville 6-Month Lease Avail.

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH * * * * * * Lower front, light and Every Extra Luxury: custom cabinets, granite clean, secured building, countertops, stone entry, with hardwood floors, pool, health club, spa. laundry facility, permit • C l o s e t o U C L A • 1350 S. Midvale Ave. parking only. No Pets.

L.A., 90024 $1,400/MO. C o n t a c t M g r. : Call 310/729-1400 • 310/864-0319 • for appointment.

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475 GARAGE & ESTATE SALE

ANTIQUES / JEWELRY BUY & SELL

****** *** GRAND *** FOR SALE ESTATE SALE FIVE HOLMBY HILLS HANDCRAFTED * * * * * * * * 567 COMSTOCK PERSIAN (Across From Holmby Park) RUGS CALL DAVID: 310/927-1926

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 5, 6 • 10-4PM

Quality Antique English, French, Italian Furnishings WE ALL NEED & Accessories Including TO EXERCISE! • F O R S A L E • Fine Art and Magnificent Brand New, Grand Piano.

Never Used (w/ box) Sale Not to Be Missed!!

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EXERCISE BICYCLE

Pro-Form 290 SPX Paid: $325 Asking: $250

310/858-8330

472 HANDBAGS WANTED

481 PET ADOPTION

CAT & DOG PET ADOPTIONS

Find your new best friend, Sunday, May 6th, ALLIGATOR, Roxbury Park, Beverly Hills CROCODILE, (corner of Roxbury and EXOTIC SKINS & Olympic Blvd.)

DESIGNER BAGS 11:00 AM to 3 PM at HANDBAGS AND Adopt a Pet Today! Cats ACCESSORIES and dogs will come from LA City and County VINTAGE & NEW TOP DOLLAR PAID Animal Shelters, German Call 310/289-9561 Shepherd Rescue, and Bark Avenue Foundation.

While there to find your 475 forever friend, you can GARAGE & also enjoy the beautiful ESTATE SALE park. Adoption fees vary per organization. *** LOS FELIZ *** For additional info or ESTATE SALE questions contact: 1923 English Tudor- bcrowe@kenquest.com Furniture, Jewelry, or call 310-887-7070

WANTED

CA Art, Patio.

Fri. & Sat. May 4 & 5 9am-4pm Sun. May 6 12-5pm Mon. May 7 10am-4pm 5100 AMBROSE AVE. 90027 • Preview @ estatesaleshop.com

488 SCOOTER FOR SALE

————— INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE Antiques & collectibles at substantially discounted prices.

kathleenspiegelman@yahoo.com

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Call Ana:

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Visit my website at beverlyhil santiques.com Paintings Arte Deco Art Nouveau Marble Statues Russian Items

Chinese Art Clocks Chandeliers Porcelain Dresden

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Antiques - Old Coins - F R E E E S T I M A T E S On New Installation Tiffany Items or Replacements Paintings - Objets d’Art - 10% Off Service Calls Get Instant Highest Cash Guaranteed Estate Jewelry: www.airalac.com Transactions Are Secured & Confidential Call 888-713-1239 Gold - DiamondsWe Buy Diamonds Estate Jewelry www.TheJewelBuyers.com Vintage Watches Watches • Gold AUTOS Lalique - Art Glass WANTED Fine Porcelains: LUXURY JEWELS Meissen - Sevres - U S EI DB UC YA R S OF RUNNING Marble Statues or NOT. BEVERLY HILLS Bronze Sculptures - Will * * Appraise * * * * Yo u r C a r Clocks - Silver For FREE. Furniture: French * Call * *John: * * * English - American 323/868-4119 B U Y • S E L L • L O A N •T R A D E •C O N S I G N One Item or Entire 203 S. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills 90212 .I BUY Estates Purchased 310.205.0093 • info @ ljobh.com For Cash. Prompt & USED CARS Considerate Response CALL ED we buy antiques! to All Inquiries.

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Comes w/ a full head Everything MUST Go! helmet, cover with lock.

OPEN MON-SAT CLOSED SUN 10am-5pm K. Spiegelman Interiors 165 N San Vicente Bl. Beverly Hills, 90211 310-273-2255

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www.ArteAntiques.com BEVERLY HILLS COURIER

WANTED

1953-1967 CORVETTE’S Running or Not. Private Party.

Will Pay Cash!

Bob 818/267-9800

CONSIGNMENT JEWELRY

We Buy Sterling Silver Over 15 Years Specializing in Estate Sterling.

Flatware, Dinnerware, Vases, Pitchers, Goblets, Trays, Estate Sterling, Tea Sets, etc.

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May 4, 2012 | Page 31 Publisher Clifton S. Smith, Jr *******

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BEVERLY HILLS REPLIES TO THE LOS ANGELES TIMES Publisher's note: This reply appears in The Beverly Hills Courier because the Los Angeles Times refused to publish a response from the Beverly Hills City Council and Beverly Hills Unified School District Board of Education to the Times' editorial published Saturday, April 21, 2012. That editorial attacked both the City and school district of Beverly Hills for opposing a Westside Subway Extension tunnel under Beverly Hills High School. The Courier responded to the Times' editorial Monday, April 23, by refuting—point by point—the assertions made by that Los Angeles newspaper. The Times' editorial, as exposed by The Courier, was replete with factual errors, slurs and attacks on Beverly Hills. The Courier is proud to publish this reply from the Beverly Hills Board of Education’s Lisa Korbatov, Vice Mayor John Mirisch and Beverly Hills PTA Council Co-President Jennifer Terrell-Schwartz.

To The Community And The Los Angeles Times In its zeal to drill a subway tunnel directly under the aging classrooms of Beverly Hills High School, Metro has basically told the citizens of Beverly Hills to either get on board or get run over.

As parents and elected officials, we are responsible for the safety and welfare of our children – and are not about to submit to an agency that happily collects our tax dollars and then blithely disregards our strong and unified voice.

The donations of developers, the votes of labor unions and the questionable studies of longtime Metro contractors should not hold more sway with ambitious politicians than the very real threat current tunneling plans pose for the students of our only public high school.

Metro has spent tens of millions of dollars trying to convince taxpayers that boring a relatively shallow tunnel right under the heart of the high school campus is the only way to bring a subway station to Century City. In fact, there are other, cheaper options that would not require putting children at risk or jeopardize the campus modernization plans that nearly two-thirds of Beverly Hills voters approved in 2008.

Rather than seriously consider those options, though, Metro seems single-minded in its determination to take the unprecedented step of tunneling uphill beneath aging school buildings that sit on top of an unmapped and largely abandoned oil field so it can build a station in the basement of a skyscraper at Constellation Boulevard. That’s less than 1,000-feet from the long-planned station at Santa Monica Boulevard and Avenue of the Stars – a station that would cost tens of millions of dollars less to build and serve more riders according to Metro’s own data.

For a few of the politicians on the Metro board, the Westside Subway Extension is considered a legacy project, but the legacy they are building in Beverly Hills is one of dysfunction and danger.

Subterranean pockets of methane, toxic chemicals and oil wells represent real risks.

Devastating methane blasts have occurred under similar circumstances. Metro claims that it can mitigate the risks through modern tunneling techniques. But it cannot eliminate them. When drilling under school buildings filled with thousands of students, this isn’t very reassuring.

Nor is the “science” Metro publishes. Metro and its chief consultant on this project have been wrong before. This is the same team that brought Los Angeles the Red Line disaster in which an entire section of Hollywood Boulevard collapsed.

And these same consultants became infamous in Massachusetts for overseeing Boston’s “Big Dig,” a project plagued by mistakes, misrepresentations and accidents.

In the wake of Metro studies used to justify nixing the Santa Monica alignment, both the Beverly Hills City Council and the Beverly Hills Unified School District commissioned their own studies to fact-check Metro’s conclusions. The school district even conducted a far more thorough and conclusive sampling procedure under the direction the California Geological Survey to test Metro’s assertion that the area is riddled with faults.

The early results: Metro is dead wrong about

certain conclusions. District engineers and seismologists are still poring over the data and will issue further reports in the coming weeks. But so far, whatever faith we had in Metro’s science is deeply shaken. Our preliminary research indicates Metro overstated the seismic risks along Santa Monica. If Santa Monica really poses such a seismic risk, why has it not been deemed an AlquistPriolo zone by the California Geological Survey? If Santa Monica was really so dangerous, why have several skyscrapers been approved for construction on the exact location where Metro claims it cannot build?

One would think that Metro would take our data seriously as the agency proclaims safety to be its top priority. We’ve been trying to get a fair hearing to air our concerns for more than a year. The response from certain Metro elements has been to call us hysterical liars who don’t want transit in our City. They apparently forget that Beverly Hills has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Westside Subway Extension and will host more stations than any city other than Los Angeles.

But facts don’t seem to matter when it comes to Metro. Remember, this is the same agency that repeatedly assured the elected officials of Beverly Hills that all routing options were on the table even as some board members were not so quietly telling people that the tunnel would run under the high school to Constellation – and that if Beverly Hills didn’t like it, it could sue.

This is the agency the parents of Beverly Hills are supposed to trust to drill through the tangle of abandoned oil wells under the campus? Metro and its consultants aren’t even sure where all the old abandoned and unmapped oil wells are. Yet they claim that engineers can safely remove them and proceed to tunnel while thousands of our children are in class less than 50 feet above.

This is part of the reason no permanent public school buildings are located above subway tunnels in California. Public school buildings in California are held to stricter design and safety standards than other structures. And there are almost always alternatives to building under schools – just as there is in this case.

The “facts” Metro cites for insisting on an unnecessarily dangerous and expensive subway alignment simply don’t hold up to independent scrutiny. Nothing Metro says justifies taking the unprecedented risk of tunneling under classrooms.

If Metro gets its way with BHHS, which high school might be next? Santa Monica? Culver City?

Duarte? Lakewood? Glendale? How would the parents and citizens of those cities react if they faced the same threat?

We are fighting to protect our school, but also to protect all schools. So when Metro presents us with the false choice of silence or litigation, we respond there is a third way – one which benefits the taxpayers of L.A. County, workers and property owners of Century City and the school children of Beverly Hills. But this third way requires Metro work with the citizens it supposedly serves.

Lisa Korbatov-Governing Boardmember BHUSD Board of Education John Mirisch-Vice Mayor- City of Beverly Hills Jennifer Terrell-Schwartz-Co-President Beverly Hills PTA Council

Rabbi Jacob Pressman IDIOMATICS We all use idioms in our speech and in our writings without giving them a second thought. However, wearying of the news (which is not fit to print), I started to analyze some of the most commonly used figures of speech and was amazed and amused by the alternate meanings hidden in them. Here are a few.

• I’ll give him a PIECE OF MY MIND! How? By brain surgery?

• Can you serve a SQUARE MEAL on round plates?

• How do you make a HITCH to hitch a ride?

• HOW MUCH DOUGH DO YOU MAKE to bake a cake?

• Where do you go TO TAKE A SNOOZE and from whom?

• When NIGHT FALLS, do you hear a thud?

• For that matter, when DAY BREAKS, how do you put it back together?

• Does ROOM AND BOARD mean you rent a room and sleep on plywood?

• Are there movie stars at a STAR CHAMBER COURT? • Did you ever hear a WISHING WELL wish?

• What causes a HUNG JURY? Do they get hung while the culprit goes free?

• Don’t offer me A PENNY FOR MY THOUGHTS. That’s insulting!

• I hear about FLAMING YOUTH. Who set them on fire?

• We all read the NEWS. Where do they print the OLDS? • Is there a penalty for KILLING TIME? • They say: HE’S A REAL SPORT. Can’t be. Tennis is a sport.

• Despite people’s wishes I don’t want anything to GROW ON ME, except my hair.

CUDGLE YOUR BRAIN and COME UP with some others.

Then GRAPPLE THEM TO THY SOUL WITH HOOPS OF STEEL! Shakespeare. Hamlet. Act 1, Scene 3, Line 61

THE STATE OF THE UNION - 2012 from an unknown author . . .

The folks who are getting the free stuff don’t like the folks who are paying for the free stuff, because the folks who are paying for the free stuff can no longer afford to pay for both the free stuff and their own stuff.

And, the folks who are paying for the free stuff want the

free stuff to stop.

And the folks who are getting the free stuff want even more free stuff on top of the free stuff they are already getting!

Now... the people who are forcing the people who pay for the free stuff have told the people who are RECEIVING the free stuff that the people who are PAYING for the free stuff are being mean, prejudiced, and racist.

So... the people who are GETTING the free stuff have been convinced they need to hate the people who are paying for the free stuff by the people who are forcing some people to pay for their free stuff and giving them the free stuff in the first place.

We have let the free stuff giving go on for so long that there are now more people getting free stuff than paying for the free stuff.

Now understand this. All great democracies have committed financial suicide somewhere between 200 and 250 years after being founded. The reason?

The voters figured out they could vote themselves money from the treasury by electing people who promised to give them money from the treasury in exchange for electing them.

The United States officially became a Republic in 1776, 236 years ago. The number of people now getting free stuff outnumbers the people paying for the free stuff. We have one chance to change that in 2012. Failure to change that spells the end of the United States as we know it.

“A Nation of Sheep Breeds a Government of Wolves.”

Pass it on.

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