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PAGE 4 THE ARGONAUT AUGUST 18, 2022 COMICCONTENTSSTRIP............................. 5 LETTERS..................................... 6 COMMUNITY ............................. 8 FOOD & DRINK ...................... 10 HEALTH ................................... 12 EDUCATION ............................ 15 PAWRGONAUT ........................ 17 COVER STORY ........................ 18 ARTS & EVENTS ...................... 20 WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS ....... 25 Visit us online at ArgonautNews.com CONTACT US (310) Letters,574-7655News, Tips & Event Listings: kkirk@timespublications.com ExecutiveEDITORIALEditor: Christina christina@timespublications.comFuoco-Karasinski Editor: Kamala Kirk (310) kkirk@timespublications.com574-7654 Contributing Writers: Haley Beyer, Bridgette Redman Interns: Oliver Grynberg, Stella Karron GraphicART Designer: Arman Olivares Staff Photographer: Chris Mortenson DisplayADVERTISINGAdvertising: Rebecca Bermudez (310) 574-7655 Peter Lymbertos (818) 624-6254 Classified Advertising: Ann Turrieta (626) aturrietta@timespublications.com584-8747 AssociateBUSINESSPublisher: Rebecca Bermudez (310) rbermudez@timespublications.com574-7655 NEWS & SALES OFFICE PO Box 1349 South Pasadena, CA 91031 The Argonaut is distributed every Thursday in Del Rey, Marina del Rey, Mar Vista, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Santa Monica, Venice, and Westchester. The Argonaut is available free of charge, limited to one per reader. The Argonaut may be distributed only by authorized distributors. No person may, without prior written per mission of The Argonaut, take more than one copy of any issue. The Argonaut is copyrighted 2022 by Times Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part in any form or by any means without prior express written permission by the publisher. An adjudicated Newspaper of General Circulation with a distribution of 30,000. Local News & Culture The Westside’s News Source Since 1971 VICE PRESIDENT: Michael Hiatt PRESIDENT: Steve Strickbine ON THE COVER: World-renowned cardiologist and professor, Dr. Ernst von Schwarz, recently published a book about the promising future of stem cell therapy. Photo by Chris Mortenson. Design by Arman Olivares.

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LETTERS Re: Michele Robinson’s article about saving pets Editor: Great article about the wonder ful Lange Foundation. My husband and I have been financially supporting this organization for many years, as well as donating items to their estateGilliansale.Lange is an extraordi nary person, and takes a genuine interest in her supporters. For example, when a contribution is made to save a pet in someone's name, she sends a photo and a personal note from her to the recipient.Hopefully, your article will stimulate your readers to support this organization as well as provide items for their estate sale, or to shop the sale for unusual finds and treasures—all to help pets in need. Marianne Truitt Marina del Rey Tony Dow, in memoriam (April 13, 1945 – July 27, Editor:2022) Actor and artist Tony Dow, who was born four days before I was, recently died of cancer. About 40 years ago, Tony was on my sailboat racing crew in Marina del Rey. During spring and summer months we were regular competitors on the Wednesday night relaxed races, and it was our routine to dine at the local Venice pizza joint after the race, drinking pitchers of beer before going to the yacht club to pick up the first, second or third place trophy we usually won.Onone night that I remember well, a nearby table of young women was repeatedly giggling and looking over at us, and when we’d finished our pizza, they asked Tony for his autograph. When Tony later got up to visit the men’s room, Dr. Bill, another member of the crew who was 20 years or so older than Tony and me and consequently had never watched “Leave It to Beaver” on TV, seriously complained to me, “I’ve been on the crew for three years now and Tony is new this season. I don’t understand why they want his autograph and not mine.”When Tony returned to the table I told him about Bill’s complaint and we filled him in on Tony’s role as Wally Beaver, Team "Los Lennons," the Lennon family of Venice wins the 50th and final Gillis Beach Volleyball Tournament on July 24 at Toes Beach, Playa del Rey. the older brother on the hugely popular show that ran for years in syndication after its initial run of six seasons. This gave me an opportunity to repeat my favorite line from the show when Wally’s mother was complaining to his father, Ward, at breakfast about him being especially harsh to Wally’s brother, lecturing him for some misdeed the day before. “You were awfully hard on the Beaver last night, Ward,” she said—a line I first laughed at when I was in high school and have enjoyed most every time I’ve thought about Tony since.

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A group of girls leads the parade in dancing to Kirtan music. spectators continued down the milelong boardwalk to the Venice Beach pavilion. The family-friendly event went on until 6 p.m. and featured live music, dancing, tents with displays and information, activities, and a free vegetarian feast. “Our commitment to holding the Festival of the Chariots is such that during the void of no festivals, when gathering in crowds was not possible, we held a mini-version of the parade in the neighborhood of our Hare Krishna community," Dasi said. "We pulled one chariot up and down the block. Only drive-by guests were allowed, and there were a lot of masks and hand goop! This year we are back to normal and we were able to serve out several thousand plates of free food and greet the public at the festival site all day with our tents, exhibits and music. We are so glad it is possible to serve the commu nity again in this way.”

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People prepare to pull the first chariot out onto the street, officially starting the Festival of the Chariots.

By Kamala Kirk A fter a two-year hiatus, the annual Festival of the Chariots was back in full force on Aug. 7 in Santa Monica and Venice. The Hindu parade and celebration celebrates the Hindu god Vishnu’s triumphant return to his hometown of Mathura nearly 5,000 years ago. “The excitement of walking and dancing the parade route, the same parade that we created from scratch some 46 years ago, made us feel like children, we were so glad it was really happening again after several years of the pandemic,” said Karuna Dharini Dasi, a communications organizer for the event. Sponsored by the ISKCON Los Angeles New Dvaraka Temple, the parade started at 10 a.m. at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, making its way down Main Street before heading to the ocean, where participants and Dancing in the Streets Festival of the Chariots returns to the Westside with a vibrant celebration

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AUGUST 18, 2022 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 9 Govinda Datta Das from Temple Bahjong Group performs some Kirtan songs. Crowds gathered as the parade made its way down Main Street.

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The menu highlights the bounty of locally sourced produce and includes small bites, dinner and dessert. A few appetizers that guests are enjoying at the moment include the burrata and heirloom tomatoes, Aji Amarillo ceviche plantain chips, Nona’s meatballs, and Korean style wings. “The burrata is imported from Italy every week and paired with locally grown heirloom tomatoes and basil,” O’Connell said. “We use snapper for our ceviche, which is extremely fresh and light. The fish is caught locally and delivered daily. The meat balls are actually a recipe from our food and beverage director’s grandmother. We take special care to respect this traditional recipe. The Korean wings have a nice kick to them that pairs well with our California Lager.”

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By Kamala Kirk For those in search of the ultimate Southern Califor nia dining experience this summer, Blue Streak at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel offers a seasonally rotating menu presented by executive chef Chris O’Connell combined with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and iconic Santa Monica Pier.“Being in Southern California allows us to be exceptionally flexible with our menu,” O’Connell said. “We make changes to our menu every three to four weeks to keep seasonal and play with new product. We go to the Santa Monica Farmers Market every Wednesday to strengthen our relationships with the farmers and to keep current with new and exciting produce.”

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the beach while sipping and savoring inventive cocktails from the music menu such as Red Bottom Shoes (Reyka vodka, pomegranate puree, lime, Cointreau) and Smoked 18 (Milagro Reposado tequila, peach puree, Cointreau, lime, ancho chili liqueur float). Another special treat are the s’mores, which can be enjoyed from any of Blue Streak’s tables or fire pits. “Aside from the thoughtful menu and friendly accommodat ing service, our view of the Pacific Ocean is one of the best in all of Santa Monica,” O’Connell said. “Guests, visitors and locals all come to enjoy our bonfireinspired fire pits at the restaurant. It’s a great experience to cozy up with a blanket, a glass of wine or some s’mores fixings, and watch the sunset from our patio. Our Golden Hour is also very popular—essentially our version of Happy Hour. Being a part of the Santa Monica community and showcasing this jewel of a hotel has been a highlight of my career. We are excited about all the changes coming in the near future (no spoiler alerts!)” Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel 1700 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica 310-458-6700 loewshotels.com-santa-monica

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By Kamala Kirk I conic five-star Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bunga lows in Santa Monica recently debuted its newest premium offering at the beginning of August to coin cide with National Wellness Month.TheEverBlue Sustainability Suite is the hotel’s newest sustainability initiative and offers guests an eco-friendly luxury haven that features a curated selection of ocean and Earth-friendly luxury brands to ensure a fully planet-conscious stay. The suite is located in the hotel’s oceanfront Miramar Gardens and includes a sepa rate downstairs living area and a private patio space. A percentage of sales from the booking of the suite will directly benefit Heal the Bay, a local environmental nonprofit that is dedicated to protecting Eco-Friendly Luxury Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows debuts EverBlue Sustainability Suite

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example, are described as “creative sequencing with attention to alignment built around music and breath, forming a playful and energiz ingRegardless,class.” every class no matter the teacher, is a qualita tive experience focusing on uplifting the group and support ing everyone through their practice. “The yoga itself might not differ too far from other studios, but the teachers are superior,” Hirsch said. “I don’t have to micromanage any of them because I trust each one to have well-rounded lessons and provide a safe, open environ ment.”Another thing Hirsch feels is particularly important is addressing underserved markets including women’s health. Many studios don’t offer pre- and post-natal yoga classes, and often during pregnancies it is overlooked just how much stress is placed on the body and mind. Empowered Yoga Studio’s pre and post-natal classes offer a safe environment and support for expectant mothers and new mothers. In addition to classes, the studio can also host private lessons, workshops, teacher trainings and special events. Anyone is welcome at any time.

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Changing the Framework

New Venice yoga studio offers equitable pay for instructors

The inclusivity of the studio is one of its most important aspects.“I,ofcourse, want people to leave with their body feeling good and happy with their workout, but more than that I hope they feel a sense of home, that they feel safe and seen, and like they are part of something bigger,” Hirsch said. Hirsch initially found yoga while exploring different options throughout life to find a natural remedy for her migraines and allergies growing up. “Yoga is the one thing I can always go back to,” Hirsch said. “It is judgement free, it is grounding and humbling. It allows for clearer thinking and provides solace.” But more than fitness or finance, the number one concern laced throughout Empowered Yoga Studio is compassion. “I want people to learn to have compassion, compassion for themselves, their bodies and for others,” Hirsch said. “Our energy matters on and off the mat. Kindness matters.”

Empowered Yoga Studio in Venice offers a more equitable structure of payment for its teachers, providing a space to nurture their community and facilitate a journey of discovery through yoga, movement, breathwork and meditation.

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Co-founder Rachel Hirsch has served as the CFO for several wellness start-ups as well as a large chain of yoga studios and wanted to change the framework by creating a co-op business model with profit-sharing among teachers.

By Haley Beyer I n the fitness industry, many trainers and instructors are not properly compensated for their hard work and time. This is why Rachel Hirsch, co-founder of Empowered Yoga Studio, decided to start a business that would create an equitable structure for the fitnessEmpoweredinstructors.Yoga Studio launched in Venice on April 25 after the pandemic opened the founders’ eyes to the power of cultivating a community that empowers everyone through human connections by provid ing a space for valuable lessons learned through yoga, move ment, breathwork and medita tion.Hirsch has seen both sides of the industry. She grew up in Chicago with an active family in a healthy household. While in high school she discovered her love for yoga, then in college she developed an interest in finance. She graduated from the Business Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin, then earned her an MBA from London Business School. With her interest and back ground in wellness consulting and investing, Hirsch found a way to combine fitness and finance. She moved to Los Angeles, where she opened Empowered Yoga Studio. “It’s scary to see people with no financial literacy,” Hirsch said. “I saw an opportunity to expand the business model and I want to see change, in pay specifically, in the fitness industry. I want to see fairness.”

Hirsch was certified in yoga 10 years ago and has completed almost 1,000 hours of training. Empowered Yoga Studio offers daily classes at various times, but each teacher makes the classes unique to their own practice. Hirsch’s classes, for

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Like any other business, Hirsch plans to expand the studio in the future, but she has set short-term financial goals for her employees. As member ships increase, so will teacher pay because they work on a per-head basis. Hirsch has also built in a 401k and left 20% of the income for creating a co-op with profit-sharing among teachers. “My favorite part of all of this is watching the system we built really work for the teachers,” Hirsch said. “I can see the proof that the hard work the teachers are doing to grow pays off. One of our teachers just hit his highest yet the other day and it made me so happy to see.”

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Hiraoka plans to attend Temple University in Tokyo to prepare for studies in economics. For more than 60 years, Troop 927 has been active as Westches ter-based Scouting organization chartered by Covenant Presbyte rian Church. The troop includes boy, girl and Venture units for young men and women, offering a variety of activities including camping, backpacking, hiking, rock climbing, model rocketry, cycling, and field sports, among others.Themission of the Greater Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Since its founding in 1915, the council has provided educational programs for youth and young adults that build character, citizenship and personal fitness. The Greater Los Angeles Area Council currently serves almost 46,000 youth, including non-Scouts, and more than 8,000 adult leaders. The council sends almost 28,000 children to camp each year.

By Kamala Kirk F local Scouts from Troop 927 recently earned Scouts BSA’s Eagle Scout BSA Scouting boys and girls participants and adult leaders a love in the community, boost leadership skills through fun and exciting challenges, and create memories of a lifetime. The five Eagle recipients are Samiel Biner, John Blessing, Greg Griffin, Kevin Griffin, and Jonah Hiraoka, of Culver City, El Segundo and Los Angeles. They were recognized in a group ceremony at Westchester Lutheran Church on Aug. 6. The five Scouts are members of Westchester-based Troop 927, chartered by Covenant Presbyte rian Church, and rank among only 4% of all Scouts who attain the Eagle rank. Over the course of their Scout involvement, Eagle candidates must demonstrate mastery of Scout skills, serve as youth leaders of the troop, and perform community service work, as well as earn 21 merit badges and successfully lead other Scouts in completing a community service project that they initiated and planned.

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• Greg Griffin of Los Angeles managed Scouts constructing wood benches for Fort MacArthur Museum in San Pedro. Griffin will attend University of California, Los Angeles, this fall and plans to major in chemical engineering.

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• Sam Biner of Los Angeles led the design and building of several buddy benches for Westchester

• John Blessing of El Segundo developed five goshawk trap stands to humanely secure goshawks near Los Angeles International Airport. As a senior, Blessing led El Segundo High School’s electronic sports club and plans to pursue a career in Local Scouts Samuel Biner, John Blessing, Greg Griffin, Kevin Griffin and Jonah Hiraoka have earned Scouts BSA’s highest rank of advancement, the Eagle Scout Award.

• Kevin Griffin of Los Angeles chose to develop and construct a memorial honoring a pilot killed in action during Vietnam War. The memorial is located near West chester Park. Griffin recently graduated from University of California San Diego.

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Renowned cardiologist and professor, Dr. Ernst von Schwarz, is a worldwide pioneer in the field of stem cell research who has participated in many clinical trials using stem cells for different condi tions, including a study he published in 2021 that showed the promising benefit of using stem cell therapy to treat critically ill patients with COVID-19.Atripleboard certified clinical and academic cardiolo gist, he is a clinical professor of medicine at UCLA, and joined Cedars Sinai Medical Center and UCLA as Professor of Medicine and Director of the Cardiac Device Program in 2006. In 2015, Schwarz was appointed Director of Cardiol ogy, Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and Director of the Heart Institute at the Southern California Hospital at Culver City.“Iwas fortunate enough to be involved very early on in stem cell research and I became fascinated by the whole idea,” Schwarz said. “I was part of an experimental study more than 25 years ago where we used the heart cells of pregnant rat embryos and transplanted those embryonic cells and stem cells into the damaged heart tissue of host animals. We

Renowned cardiologist publishes book on stem cell therapy and its benefits

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Dr. Ernst von Schwarz is a world-renowned cardiologist, professor and stem cell research pioneer who recently published “The Secret World of Stem Cell Therapy: What You Need to Know about the Health, Beauty, and Anti-Aging Breakthrough,” a book about the promising future of stem cell therapy.

By Kamala Kirk S tem cell therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that promotes the human body’s ability to naturally repair and heal itself by introducing special human cells (known as stem cells) that can develop into just about any type of cell, including brain and muscle cells. Stem cell therapies have been used in thousands of clinical trials to treat a variety of conditions such as Crohn’s disease, multiple sclerosis and Al zheimer’s, although the only FDA-approved stem cell treatments at the moment are those used in procedures such as bone marrow transplants for patients with disorders that affect blood production.

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Schwarz spent a year writing his book in the basement of the historic home he owns in Los Angeles. The Rosenheim Mansion, known to “American Horror Story” fans as the “Murder House,” was promi nently featured throughout the first season of the popular TV show. The house is also rumored to be haunted, and Schwarz mentioned that while writing the book in the base ment he had some unusual experiences but couldn't elaborate further on the topic for the time being. After the official book launch, Schwarz hosted a special event for the public to showcase the book and raise awareness for the need to support stem cell research while at the same time, raising money for humanitarian aid for Ukraine. He is also involved in other clinical studies involving stem cell therapy for various conditions and looks forward to continuing his research and publishing more in the future.

“There is so much happening in the research world every single day with stem cells,” Schwarz said. “Every single study that has been published has shown benefits and even though they are not FDA approved at this point, there is enormous potential. There is also a growing demand for stem cell therapy’s anti-aging benefits in skin care and for treating hair loss. I remind my patients that those services are experimental and aren’t approved, but they do work. It’s absolutely amazing what stem cells can do for a person’s life and health.”

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Schwarz spent a year writing the book in the basement of his home, the historic Rosenheim Mansion in Los Angeles that was featured on the first season of “American Horror Story” and is known to fans as the “Murder House.” were the first to show the world that not only could those cells could survive in the recipient tissue for several months, but there was notice able improvement in the heart function of the animals. That was one of the first studies showing the potential of using embryonic cells and stem cells for possible regeneration of tissue and it created a lot of hype among clinicians.”

Pursuing a career in medicine came naturally for Schwarz, who is from a lineage of physicians that can be traced all the way back to the 1700s when one of his ancestors served as the personal doctor for Austrian empress Maria Theresa. “It’s very fulfilling to be able to help people and take care of patients, especially the really sick ones who need more than just the standard therapies,” Schwarz said. “It’s also exciting to be involved in research that will continue to move us into a new and different direction in the future. There is a big shift from reactive medicine where we treat patients’ symptoms caused by disease to regenera tive medicine, where we don’t just treat the symptoms—we repair the damage to increase lifespan and longevity.” In May 2022, Schwarz published his new book, “The Secret World of Stem Cell Therapy: What You Need to Know about the Health, Beauty, and Anti-Aging Breakthrough.” It was written to educate the general public about stem cells, differentiate between false advertising and the validity of scientific research, and to help them know what questions to ask when considering stem cell therapies. The book is also geared towards healthcare providers that are interested in expanding their knowledge about modern medicine and regenerative therapy. “This isn’t a medical text book, it’s an informational guide for those that might be interested in stem cell thera py,” Schwarz said. “I knew it was necessary because there’s not much out there. The few things that have been pub lished are either from research ers and they’re very technical, or from clinicians without the scientific background and are lacking a lot of basic informa tion. My job is to declare the scientific facts—what is known about stem cells, stem cell studies and research—as well as the regulatory and legal issues surrounding them. There is a lot of false marketing and advertising, and places without any scientific reputation are offering stem cell therapies just so they can make a quick buck. This book should also be seen as a warning to not believe everything you see or hear.”

“The Secret World of Stem Cell Therapy: What You Need to Know about the Health, Beauty, and Anti-Aging Breakthrough” is available for $17.95 (paperback) and $8.49 (Kindle, NOOK Book). The book can be purchased at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Target and other retailers.

Some of it was born out of his interest in geology and public domain sets of data. He was exploring 3D data sets that were available through the United States Geological Survey and took some of those data to model into his own purposes and create vessels based on them. The ceramics include such things as Crater Lake, the volcanos of the Cascade Mountain range and geological oddities of the west. He has created them with food-safe glaze so they can be functional as well as artistic.

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A rtists have the power to create worlds, which is exactly what Sean Higgins does. Working with photography, collages, ceramics and plexiglass, the artist explores landscapes, dreams andThememories.LosAngeles-based artist has returned to L.A. Louver where he first exhibited as part of the Rogue Wave group exhibition in 2005. From now until Sept. 2, his photography and sculpture will be on display, inviting patrons to explore with him the worlds of his imagination. “It’s an incredible space for sure,” Higgins said. “It’s a Venice institution, an LA institution. They’re all amazing folks to work with.” Higgins, who has moved from Venice to downtown LA, now has a studio in the Arts District and exhibits throughout LA. At the Louver he joins the Rogue Wave program, which is designed to showcase emerging and underrepresented talent in LA. There have been five group showings—of which Higgins was in the second one. There have also been several solo projects, the most recent being Yvette Gellis in 2021. All the works on display were created this past year: six photographic works and a hand ful of ceramics. The photo graphs are part of a series that has been ongoing for years. “These sort of landscapes are composite experiences,” Higgins said. “They look very realistic on the surface, but then as you look deeper into them, they kind of come apart. You realize that they’re not what they seem. They have different layers in them. You get to see the landscape from different angles.” The ceramics complement the photography as they are also landscape-based. They are objects that function as house hold objects such as vases or platters that are formed from the landscape. He says the two types of works are set up in a way that ties them together at the LA Louver. “The sculpture and photo graphic works kind of talk to each other in this funny way,” Higgins said. “The sculptures look like mountains and they sit in front of the photographs in an interesting way. The sculp tures could live inside the photographs.”

This particular landscape series he started in either 2014 or 2015 and he jokingly refers to it as his endless series, one in which the landscapes stack up upon each other and feel like endless rolling hills that go on forever. It’s part of what he is trying to convey and he plans to be making more landscapes in this series for years to come. The photos are collages of digital photographs that Higgins puts together. He prints them using an inkjet printer on 100% rag paper. Some of his works are available as NFTs.

The ceramics in the LA Louver exhibit are something fairly new for him. “The ceramics came out of nowhere,” Higgins said. “I’m not normally a sculptor. I’m not normally a ceramicist, but this idea came to me, and I decided to pursue making some 3D objects.”

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Some of the idea was born in L.A. Louver in Venice presents “A Rogue Wave Project,” a new photography and sculpture exhibition by Los Angeles-based artist Sean Higgins.

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Higgins was raised in Pennsyl vania and graduated with an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998. That year he had four exhibitions— two in New York, one in Philadelphia and another in Camden, New Jersey. It was the start of an art career which has always come back to land scapes. He says he has followed in the tradition of American landscape painters starting from the Hudson school, even though his landscapes are often fantastical and born of his imagination. “The history of my work has always been interested in landscape,” Higgins said. “I’m trying to do an ancient genre but thinking about it in modern terms.”Through the years, Higgins said he’s been fascinated by the way people approach his photography and the questions that they ask. Often, they are asking him where a particular scene is from. “I always find that kind of interesting,” Higgins said. “Each one of those works is of a specific place, but it’s not a real place. The landscape you see in those works is not a real place. That’s always an interest ing conversation for me because it doesn’t exist as a place, but everyone always asks where it is.”

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Photographer and sculptor explores worlds past and present in new L.A. Louver exhibition

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looking at how people have responded to various geological disasters and created art from them. “After Mount St. Helens erupted there were all these objects people made to commemorate the disaster and I thought that was a really interesting idea,” Higgins said. “If you go on eBay, you can find a Mount St. Helens ashtray from the eruption or there’s a great salt and pepper shaker set that was modelled into the shape of the volcano.” Higgins found it a fascinating way to take something scary and remember it in a unique and artistic manner. He’s enjoyed talking about the process of making the ceramics since it is such a new process for him. It starts with a 3D model on the computer. He then prints it using a 3D printer and casts it. At that point, he uses traditional firing process es.“Ceramics is a very old tradition, but these are made from 3D modeling,” Higgins said. “That conversation is interesting to me—an ancient form made into a modern one in a strange way.” Like his landscapes, Higgins plans to continue making the ceramic objects and to expand his exploration of what he can create with them.

In his new series of photographic works, Higgins seams together multiple views of real landscapes to create imaginary terrains and conjures the experience of moving through and existing within the landscape.

The show is trimmed down from the original. It won’t be a three-hour version and Barrios has cast only eight actors. It will last anywhere from 70 to 90 minutes depending on the audience, how much they interact and what choices they make. It was a show that was put into Morgan-Wixson’s schedule at the last minute, but was made doable, Barrios said, because of the people who are involved.“Ihavethe most amazingly talented, brilliant cast of actors ever—that’s how that’s pos sible,” Barrios said. The cast includes Ariella Fiore as Nurse, Lady Montague, Lady and Friar John (first two weekends); Kirsten Hansen as Rosaline and Friar; Kalond Irlanda as Romeo; Natalie Kahn as Nurse, Lady Montague, Lady and Friar John (final weekend); Garret Kinstler as Tybalt, Paris and Prince; Damian Luciano as Mercutio; Mirai as Juliet; Melodie S. Rivers as Lady Capulet; and Javon Willis as Benvolio.Thecast has had to learn all eight endings and be nimble enough to adapt at a moment’s notice. They started out rehears ing each one, then Barrios and her crew would play the part of the audience and throw curve balls to the performers so they got used to reacting in real time. “There’s a lot for them to have learned and worked on,” Barrios said. “And they’ve just mastered it so quickly.” Sometimes the changes involve lines that once belonged to one character being given to another. Some of the audience choices will result in a show very close to the original while others will veer off wildly with unexpected twists and turns. “The brilliance that Ann and Shawn have done is that they have incorporated the original text but you don’t know which character is going to say it in which scenes,” Barrios said. “It’s very fun. People who know the show will get a kick out of hearing words spoken by other people.”Barrios especially enjoys this comedic romp because she said that “Romeo & Juliet” always felt to her like a comedy with a tragic ending. It’s filled with comedy and lots of hope, and then the ending sweeps that hope away. “This really leans into the comedy,” Barrios said. She encourages people to come to the show multiple times as it will likely be different each time. Audience members who have seen the show once can help sway it so it goes in a different direction another time. “They can be loud and proud about it and really try and convince everybody else to go that way,” Barrios said. She’s also sectioned off the audience into voting blocks. “Some of the characters in the show will come down in character,” Barrios said. “We’ll have fun room names like Mercutio Party Room and Benvolio Safe Space.” People will get to vote with their section while Romeo checks in with each section and announces the results—at which point the actors will immedi ately move with that choice. If there is a tie, the loudest roar wins. Barrios wants people to know that the show is very new, different and highly interactive. Audiences get to hoop and holler the way they did in Shakespeare’s time. They’ll get to play a part in telling the story. “This is a different kind of theatrical experience,” Barrios said. “It’s different than going and having to be on your best behavior and just laugh when appropriate. People can come with an open mind ready to play and see where this takes them.”

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The show, which features eight possible endings and only one way to get to the original, gives Shakespeare fans the chance to ask themselves just how much is up to fate, how much is influenced by those around them and when they make their own choices.

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WHAT: "Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending" WHO: Morgan-Wixson Theatre WHERE: 2627 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica WHEN: Aug. 12 to 28, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays COST: $15 adults; $10 seniors, students and military INFO: morgan-wixson.org

Star-Crossed Production Santa Monica theater invites patrons to create new endings to ‘Romeo & Juliet’

By Bridgette M. Redman If you’ve ever found yourself wishing that Shakespeare could have given Romeo and Juliet a happy ending, Mercutio could have outlived the feuding households, or that Romeo never should have ditched Rosaline for Juliet, Santa Monica’s Morgan-Wixson Theatre has a special show for Shakespeare fans. From Aug. 13 to 28, you can choose your own ending to the famed Shakespearean tragedy— or maybe it should be a com edy? It’s a comedy this time, written by siblings Ann and Shawn Fraistat, with eight different possible endings. Directed by Thanis Samantha Barrios, who was in a Zoom production of the play during the pandemic, “Romeo & Juliet: Choose Your Own Ending” invites the audience to be an integral part of the show, voting at key moments what they want to have happen. There is only one way to get to the original ending and Barrios said in the history of the show, it’s never happened before a live audience. It’s a show designed to appeal to those who are Shakespeare fans, still using Elizabethan language, mixing in some modern idioms and beating it all out in “Withpentameter.thesedifferent options, it is possible to stay close to Shakespeare’s beloved tale or to veer off into a completely new direction that we are sure he would have loved,” Barrios said.

“Romeo & Juliet” Choose Your Own Ending” is a special show from Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica that enlists the help of the audience to make choices that determine what happens next.

“Ann and Shawn respect the text and as the story strays from the original, one would hardly notice as they brilliantly intertwine Elizabethan-Shake spearean colloquialisms with our own modern vernacular, all while still in verse. In this retelling, we ask ourselves just how much is up to fate, how much is influenced by those around us and when do we make our own choices? It’s a fun opportunity for the audience to ask, ‘What if? Will this love story end in tragedy, bliss or somewhere in between?’”

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4. Make a larger down payment Instead of putting 20% down, consider putting down more additional cash upfront. This strategy will reduce a buyer’s loan-to-value ratio and potentially decrease lenders’ risks, said John Keratsis, president and chief executive of mortgage lender Deephaven Mortgage. “This may make borrowers more favorable candidates for a lowerrate loan.” How much lower depends on the lender and the product, but it could be somewhere up to 1%, said Josip Rupena, chief executive of Milo, a financial technology company that offers home loans.

Consumers may be able to improve their credit score in less than a month, said Daniel Rodriguez, chief operating officer at the wealth management firm Hill Wealth Strategies. Start by checking for discrepancies on your credit report that could make your debt situation appear worse than it actually is, he said. Also, if you have the cash, pay down your debts to reduce your debt-to-credit ratio. Once you’ve taken positive steps to improve your credit, consider asking your lender to initiate a process called a rapid rescore as a way to get positive changes to your credit updated quickly — typically within a week as opposed to 30 to 60 “Anythingdays.

One option is an adjustable-rate mortgage, or AsARM.of July 11, the average APR for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 5.75%, according to a national survey by Bankrate. By contrast, Bankrate lists the marketplace average APR on a 5/1 ARM, meaning the rate stays the same for five years, as 5.53%. The average APR on a 7/1 ARM, where the introductory rate stays constant for seven years, is 4.98%, Bankrate said. Another option could be an interest-only fixedrate mortgage that is amortized over 30 years and allows the borrower to pay interest-only at the onset, say for 10 years. You’ll pay more over the life of the loan, but this could be an especially attractive option if you plan to keep the property for less than 10 years, Rupena said. When weighing the economics of these loan types, how long you plan to keep a property is an important consideration prospective buyers should weigh carefully, he said.

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Be sure to crunch the numbers, taking into account factors such as how long you expect to own the home. With the 2-point option, for instance, you’d be saving $58.54 per month, compared with the no-point loan option. But because of the $4,000 upfront cost, it would take you 68 months to break even, according to Bank of America. If you are going to keep the loan for the long-term, you could be better off paying points to get the lower rate, Mallett said.

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“A magnificent waterfront new construction with showstopping views located on the prestigious Silver Strand in Marina del Rey,” says agent Jesse Weinberg. “This 4-story 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom home presents unobstructed views of the Main Channel and Pacific Ocean from every floor. This home offers white oak floors throughout, a four stop elevator, two fireplaces, surround sound, expansive Fleetwood windows and doors that create a seamless flow between indoors and out, and a breathtaking Shinnoki kitchen with Miele and Viking appliances. The primary suite showcases ocean views, private terrace, custom built walk-in closet, and a spa-like Shinnoki bathroom with black matte fixtures, soaking tub, and separate shower. Property also includes a 3-car garage with room for a lift, motorized Lutron shades, security camera, solar ready, and so much more complete this home's distinctive amenities.”

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Of course, there can be downsides to this strategy as well. You need to make sure you have the cash to do this, without depleting needed reserves.

2. Comparison shop Compare offerings among a variety of lenders and products. A local bank or credit union where you do significant business could offer more competitive rates than a large bank you’ve never worked with before. You could also try a mortgage broker to compare rates from several different Alenders.mortgage bank, which specializes in home loan products, could be another option. Before reaching out it’s good to get a baseline idea of what’s available using online tools such as Bankrate.com or NerdWallet.

On Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., volunteer to help remove non-native plants by hand for the Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project in Playa del Rey. Have an event for the calendar? Send it to kamala@timespublica tions.com

Weary Livers presents Artopia 5 hosted by KTG and DJ GOLDNBROWN for a special end of summer art party. There will be live music, artists, food, drinks and a raffle prize (be sure to order the special Artopia drink for the prize raffle!) Ages 21 and up.

2640 Main Street Santa Moni ca, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Whether you like pickles sweet or sour, they can be a big Dill for many of us. Head to Ishihara Park Learning Garden, where they will do some quick picking of cucumbers for folks to take home, and will have a variety of pickled vegetables including Kim Chi, beets and okra. Bring your bad pickle jokes to share and your kitchen scraps to drop in their compost to help make the best fertilizer in Santa Monica. Sponsored by the City of Santa Monica Community Gardens Program with the support of Santa Monica Roots. 2909 Exposition Boulevard, Santa Monica, 9 to 11 a.m.

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14101 Panay Way, Marina del Rey, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public), Sunday,FarmersSantamdrfarmersmarketbeaches.lacounty.gov/MonicaMainStreetMarketAug.21

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Artist Talk with Morteza Saturday, Aug. 20 Join Five Car Garage in Santa Monica for a light brunch with artist Morteza Khakshoor and an informal walkthrough of his show, “Stubbly Numbness.” Please RSVP to confirm. For more information, including address and directions, email: info@emmagrayhq.com. 12:30 p.m. Unity Skateboard Champion Saturday,ship Aug. 20 Come check out the Unity Skateboard Championship at Stoner Plaza presented by the City of Los Angeles Depart ment of Recreation & Parks. There will be free BBQ and food along with the film premiere of “Security Camera: CDVX2500.” There is a $5 contest entry fee, ages five and up. For more information, contact: rap.stonerrc@lacity. com or gmail.com.ali.cosmicdemise@

This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11.

This weekly community gathering at the West LA Civic Center hosts a range of certified farmers, prepared foods and artisan crafters. Around the unique bandshell are a range of weekly free youth activities, free yoga classes at 9 a.m., goofy free raffle at high noon, community garden access from 10 a.m. to noon, and versatile professional bands from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking in large county and city lots.

10418 National Boulevard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 Sunday,Westchestermotoravenuemarket.comp.m.,FarmersMarketAug.21

The Motor Avenue Farmers Market enhances the farm-totable connection and availabil ity of fresh, local produce to residents of the Palms, Cheviot Hills, Beverlywood and surrounding communities. The market is dedicated to cultivat ing a sustainable food system through its operation and educational programs. The market consistently provides a wonderful opportunity to create synergy between local busi nesses and residents while promoting a healthy city and a vibrant community. Open every Sunday, rain or shine.

2819 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 8 p.m. to midnight

Certified farmers market brings together some of the region’s best small and micro farmers from the Central Coast and Ventura counties with over 30 local food businesses, kids activities and live bands. Held in the heart of downtown Westchester adjacent to many new and thriving local busi nesses from an independent bookstore to local eateries with plenty of free parking. Held every Sunday rain or shine!

The Bungalow Santa Monica’s Night Market presented by KCRW returns this summer to The Fairmont Miramar Hotel with an exciting new lineup of food vendors, beverage and brand activations, family-friend ly activities, live DJ perfor mances and celebrity guest bartenders. Free and open to the public for guests and pets of all ages. Runs through Sept. 1. On the second Thursday of each month, local rescue organiza tion, Wags & Walks, will host an on-site meet and greet for its family of adoptable dogs rescued from local shelters.

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1835 Stoner Avenue, Los Angeles, 1 p.m. Marina del Rey Farmers Saturday,Market Aug. 20

Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.

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On Saturday, Aug. 20 at 1 p.m., come check out and support the Unity Skateboard Championship at Stoner Plaza, which will include a film premiere and free BBQ.

The Bay Foundation’s Ballona Wetlands Community Restora tion Project focuses on remov ing invasive ice plant and other non-native vegetation that can impact native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed. Participants will help to remove non-native plants by hand. Capping at 50 participants. Vaccinations strongly encouraged. Please plan to wear a mask if unvac cinated. Social distancing will be required. Parking behind Gordon’s/Alka Eater Market and a short walk up Culver Boulevard to the restoration site). Registration is required. 303 Culver Boulevard, Playa del Rey, 9:30 to 11:30 santamonicabay.org/eventsa.m.,

Mar Vista Farmers Market Sunday, Aug. 21 This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events.

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11338 Santa Monica Boule vard, Los Angeles, 9 a.m. to 2 Sunday,MarketMotorwlafarmersmarket.comp.m.,AvenueFarmersAug.21

AUGUST 18, 2022 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 27 Look Here For JOBS The Argonaut Classifieds Ann@argonautnews.com626-581-8747 626-584-8747 ann@argonautnews.com Legal Notices Secured Party Statement in the UCC filing office, as well a s i n a n y c o u n t y r e c o r d e r s office, wherein User s debt or and “Secured Party of Fal c o n e r I n i t i a t i v e © i s t h e S e cured Party; (4) consents and agrees that said UCC Finan c i n g S t a t e m e n t d e s c r i b e d above in paragraph “(3)” is a c o n t i n u i n g f i n a n c i n g s t a t e m e n t , a n d f u r t h e r c o n s e n t s a n d a g r e e s w i t h S e c u r e d Party’s filing of any continu ation statement necessary for maintaining Secured Party s perfected security interest in all of User’s property and in terest in property pledged as collateral in Security Agree ment and described above in paragraph “(2),” until User’s contractual obligation there tofore incurred has been fully s a t i s f i e d : ( 5 ) c o n s e n t s a n d agrees with Secured Party’s fi l i n g o f a n y U C C Fi n a n c i n g S t a t e m e n t , a s d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i n p a r a g r a p h s ( 3 ) and”(4),” as well as the filing o f t h i s S e c u r i t y A g r e e m e n t as described above in para graph “(2),” in the UCC fil ng o f f i c e , a s w e l l a s i n a n y c o u n ty r e c o r d e r ’ s o ffi c e , ( 6 ) consents and agrees that any and all such filings described i n p a r a g r a p h s “ ( 4 ) ” a n d “ ( 5 ) ” above are not , and may not b e c o n s i d e r e d , b o g u s , a n d t h a t t h e U s e r w i l l n o t c l a i m that any such filing is bogus; (7) waives all defenses, and ( 8 ) A p p o i n t s S e c u r e d P a r t y a s A u t h o r i z e d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e f o r U s e r , e f f e c t i v e u p o n User’s default User’s contrac t u a l o b l i g a t i o n s i n f a v o r o f S e c u r e d P a r t y a s s e t f o r t h b e l o w u n d e r “ P a y m e n t Terms” and “Default Terms,” g r a n t i n g S e c u r e d P a r t y f u l l authority and power for enga ging in any and all actions on behalf of User including, but not limited by authentication of a record on behalf of User a s S e c u r e d P a r t y i n S e cured Party’s sole discretion, d e e m s a p p r o p r i a t e , a n d , a s regards any deposit account o f a n y k i n d m a i n t a i n e d w i t h any bank in/under the name of User, notwithstanding the absences of User’s name as a c c o u n t h o l d e r o n a n y s u c h de p o s i t a c c o u n t o f a n y k i n d m a i n t a i n e d w i t h a n y b a n k i n / u n d e r t h e n a m e o f U s e r and likewise any deposit ac c o u n t m a i n t a i n e d w i t h a n y bank in/under the Social Se c u r i t y A c c o u n t N u m b e r / E m ployer Identification Number of User, domestic or abroad, o f U s e r , g r a n t s S e c u r e d P a r t y f u l l s i g n a t o r y o n s a i d deposit account without fur t h e r c o n s e n t o f U s e r a n d without liability, and User fur t h e r c o n s e n t s a n d a g r e e s that this appointment of Se c u r e d P a r t y a s A u t h o r i z e d Representative for User, ef fective upon User’s default, is irrevocable and coupled with a s e c u r i t y i n t e r e s t U s e r f u r t h e r c o n s e n t s a n d a g r e e s with all of the following addi t i o n a l t e r m s o f S e l f e x e c u t ing Contract/Security Agree m e n t i n E v e n t o f U n a u t h o r ized Use; Payment Terms In accordance with fees for un a u t h o r i z e d u s e o f F a l c o n e r I n i t i a t i v e © a n d t h e c o p y r i g h t e d m a t e r i a l c o n t a i n e d h e r e i n , a s s e t f o r t h a b o v e , U s e r h e r e b y c o n s e n t s a n d a g r e e s t h a t U s e r s h a l l p a y Se c u r e d Pa r ty a l l u n a u th o r ized use fees in full within ten (10) days of the date User is sent Secured Party’s invoice, hereinafter Invoice, Itemiz ing said fees Default Terms; I n e v e n t o f n o n p a y m e n t i n f u l l o f a l l u n a u t h o r i z e d u s e f e e s b y U s e r w i t h i n t e n ( 1 0 ) days of date Invoice is sent, User shall be deemed in de f a u l t a n d : ( a ) a l l o f U s e r ’ s property and interest in prop erty, pledged as collateral by User and described above in paragraph “(2),” immediately becomes, i e is , property of S e c u r e d P a r t y , ( b ) S e c u r e d Party is appointed User s Au t h o r i z e d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e a s set forth above in paragraph “ 8 ” ; a n d ( c ) U s e r c o n s e n t s a n d a g r e e s t h a t S e c u r e d P a r t y m a y t a k e p o s s e s s i o n p g p ( ), y becomes, i e is , property of S e c u r e d P a r t y , ( b ) S e c u r e d Party is appointed User’s Au t h o r i z e d R e p r e s e n t a t i v e a s set forth above in paragraph 8 , ; a n d ( c ) U s e r c o n s e n t s a n d a g r e e s t h a t S e c u r e d P a r t y m a y t a k e p o s s e s s i o n of as well as otherwise dis p o s e o f i n a n y m a n n e r t h a t S e c u r e d P a r t y , i n S e c u r e d P a r t y ’ s s o l e d i s c r e t i o n , deems appropriate, including , b u t n o t l i m i t e d b y , s a l e a t auction, at any time following U s e r ’ s d e f a u l t , a n d w i t h o u t f u r t h e r n o t i c e , a n d a l l o f U s e r s f o r m e r p r o p e r t y a n d interest in property, formerly pledged as collateral by User as described above in para graph “(2) ” now property o f Secured Party, in respect of this Security Agreement, that S e c u r e P a r t y , a g a i n i n S e cured Party’s sole discretion, d e e m s a p p r o p r i a t e T e r m s f o r C u r i n g D e f a u l t ; U p o n event of default, as set forth above under “Default Terms”, irrespective of any and all of U s e r ’ s f o r m e r p r o p e r t y a n d i n t e r e s t i n p r o p e r t y i n t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f a s w e l l d i s posed of by Secured Party a s a u t h o r i z e d a b o v e u n d e r “ D e f a u l t T e r m s ” , U s e r m a y c u r e U s e r ’ s d e f a u l t r e o n l y the remainder of User’ prop erty and interest in property, formerly pledged as collater a l a s d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i n p a r a g r a p h “ ( 2 ) , t h a t i s neither in the possession of , nor otherwise disposed of by, S e c u r e d P a r t y w i t h i n ( 2 0 ) d a y s o f d a t e o f U s e r ’ s d e fault only by payment in full Terms of Strict Foreclosure; User’s non payment in full of a l l u n a u t h o r i z e d u s e f e e s i t e m i z e d i n I n v o i c e w i t h i n s a i d t w e n t y ( 2 0 ) d a y p e r i o d for curing default as set forth above under “Terms for Cur i n g D e f a u l t a u t h o r i z e s S e cured Party s immediate non j u d i c i a l s t r i c t f o r e c l o s u r e o n an y a n d a l l r e m a i n i n g p r o p erty and interest in property formerly pledged as collater a l b y U s e r a s d e s c r i b e d a b o v e i n p a r a g r a p h “ ( 2 ) , ” n o w p r o p e r t y o f S e c u r e d Party, which is not in the pos s e s s i o n o f , n o r o t h e r w i s e disposed of by Secured Party u p o n e x p i r a t i o n o f s a i d twenty (20) day default cur i n g p e r i o d O w n e r s h i p s u b ject to copyright held by Se cured Party of Falconer Init a t i v e ’ s © ” h e d b y S e c u r e d Pa r t y a n d D o m e s t i c a n d I n t e r n a t i o n a l L a w u n d e r U C C , C o p y r i g h t 2 0 2 2 © i n p e r p e t u i t y P U B L I S H E D : T h e A r g o n a u t 07/28/22, 08/04/22, 08/11/22, 08/18/22 Employment - FT COMPUTERS S r S W E n g r s , D a t a S y s a t A m o b e e , I n c , i n L o s Angeles, CA Dsgn & dvlp in novative SW systems for on l i n e a d s a n d d a t a m g m t Dsgn & imp mt scalable ETL p r o c e s s e s a n d A P I s T e l e commuting permitted Emai l r e s u m e t o krider recruit@amobee com; 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