East Hollywood resident Cristian Gheorghiu has left his mark all over Los Angeles, using his tagging name "Smear." His work has gotten him in plenty of trouble over the years, and now that he has begun to sell his art, Los Angeles City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is pursuing a "one-of-a-kind court injunction," that could bar "Smear" from making a profit off anything that boasts his unique tag, according to the LA Times.
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Local Tagger Wants to Sell His Art, City Attorney Says No Way
Ford Sees $1 Billion Profit
With a $1 billion net income for the 3rd quarter, Ford is forecasting "solidly profitable" future by 2011. The AP reports: "The automaker said Monday earnings were fueled by U.S. market share gains, cost cuts and the Cash for Clunkers program, which drew flocks of buyers to showrooms this summer. Ford's shares rose 58 cents, or 8.3 percent, to $7.58 in pre-market trading." The company was the only Detroit automaker that did not receive government aid or go to bankruptcy court.
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