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SCOTUS Decision Day Rally

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Let’s Talk Coachella Valley

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Paul Rodriguez

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Giselle Woo

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Celebrate early with Fireworks on the 2nd at Fantasy Springs Thursday, July 2nd. FIREWORKS BLAST OFF AT 9PM at Eagle Falls Golf Course. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino invite the community to attend a free fireworks event, before Independence Day. • Watch the fireworks from area around Eagle Falls pro shop and surrounding parking lot • All ages welcome • Bring blankets and folding chairs • Refreshments available for purchase • Come early for a good spot • Public parking permitted in the dirt/ gravel parking lot closest to the Eagle Falls Golf Course Pro Shop (follow signs for Eagle Falls) and in the casino’s west and north lots.

Music/Fireworks Simulcast on The Eagle 106.9FM Eagle Falls Golf Course is located at 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Any questions, call or email Bradley Ryan, Public Relations Manager, at (760) 238-5873 or bryan@ fantasysprings.net.

Gardens on El Paseo at cross streets San Pablo and El Paseo, to and from Civic Center Park from 6pm to 10pm While the pools will remain open after 7pm, the diving boards, slides and water play areas will be closed. The concession stand remains open through the evening with barbeque burgers, All-American hot dog and burger combo meals, pizza, nachos, traditional snacks, and fountain soda drinks (bringing outside food and drinks into the Aquatic Center is not allowed).

Admission on July 4th is the daily admission rate beginning at $2.50 to $4, depending on age, for Palm Desert residents with I.D.; or $3.75 to $6 for non-residents.

While pools are monitored by trained lifeguards, children 6 years and younger must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult and must have an adult in the water if they are not swimmers.

For more information visit pdpool.com or call (760) 565-7467. PDAC is located at 73751 Magnesia Falls Dr, behind Civic Center Park.

Palm Desert Aquatic Center Open for Viewing Civic Center Fireworks on July 4th The Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC), a one-of-its-kind water park in the Coachella Valley, remains open extended hours on July 4th until 10pm giving guests an opportunity to swim and watch the City of Palm Desert fireworks display while keeping cool in the pool.

Valley residents and out of town visitors can enjoy the facility for recreational swim and water fun from 11am through the fireworks show, which takes place at about 9pm Guests at the pool during the day can leave and return for the fireworks without an additional admission fee for the show, but should consider parking options due to expectations of a full parking lot and street closures at the facility after 4pm Convenient shuttle buses are available adjacent to The

“All American Fourth of July” Fireworks Spectacular and Power Baseball on Tap for City’s Independence Day Celebration in Palm Springs Come celebrate Independence Day in Palm Springs at the City’s much loved “All American Fourth of July” fireworks spectacular and Power Baseball extravaganza on Saturday, July 4 at Palm Springs Stadium.

To keep cool, hop in the pool at Palm Springs Pavilion, 401 S. Pavilion Way. Hours of operation on July 4 are 9am – 4:30pm Then stop by Sunrise Park for a picnic and head to adjacent Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road and watch the Power take on the San Francisco Seals at 6:05pm followed by patriotic fireworks at 9:15pm FREE admission for the fireworks show begins at 8pm Everyone is invited to bring blankets and lawn chairs and sit on the field.

Let’s Talk Coachella Valley.................. 6 ShortFest Favorites............................. 7 Paul Rodriguez.................................... 8 Backstage Jazz.................................... 9 Open Mic Competition.....................10 LMS - Gisella Woo..............................11 Consider This - Best Coast................12 Art - Cory Hamilton...........................13 Pet Place............................................14 The Vino Voice...................................15 Club Crawler Nightlife......................16 Screeners ..........................................20 Book Review .....................................21 Safety Tips ........................................24 Haddon Libby...................................25 Dale Gribow......................................25 Sports Scene.....................................26 Free Will Astrology...........................27 Mind, Body & Spirit..........................27 Life & Career Coach...........................28 Ask The Doctor..................................28

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“When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, Palm Springs does it like no place else,” says Mary Jo Ginther, Director of the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism.

“Bring the whole family, your patriotic spirit, and your red, white and blue and come celebrate an All American Fourth of July in our one-of-a-kind city.”

For more information, call Palm Springs Parks and Recreation at (760) 323-8272.

Independence Day Celebration benefitting AIDS Assistance Program Saturday, July 4th, 2015 at 7:30pm Historic O’Donnell House. 412 W Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs.

Join supporters of AIDS Assistance Program at the legendary O’Donnell House for a dazzling celebration. The evening includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm Valet parking provided. Advance purchase required. Contact 760-325-8481 or purchase online at aidsassistance.org.

Miramonte Resort & Spa Events Join us for a weekend celebration of independence with a star-studded lineup of events, entertainment, and fun. Stay and play with us this summer for an unforgettable resort experience.

Saturday, July 4 - Poolside barbecue with live music and signature cocktails 11:00AM – 4:00PM Award-winning DJ Gabe Vega, house and nu-disco music Fireworks displays in Palm Desert, Palm Springs and City of Indio Contact our concierge for details.

Sunday, July 5- Poolside barbecue with live music and signature cocktails 11:00AM – 4:00PM Award-winning DJ Gabe Vega, house and nu-disco music 6:00PM – 8:00PM Live acoustic set with Michael Keeth in the Vineyard Lounge Room packages and specials available, visit MiramonteResort.com for details and pricing. 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. 800-237-2926.

CELEBRATE 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND AT SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO. Concert by The Family Stone, Amazing 4th of July Buffet, and Cash Prizes Spotlight 29 Casino is proud to present a special weekend to commemorate the 4th of July. Guests can enjoy a variety of fun and exciting events, including a concert on July 3 featuring the Family Stone, an all American buffet at Café Capitata on July 4th, a chance to enter to win a brand new Mercedes E Class Coupe, and a chance to qualify for an allexpense paid trip to Las Vegas to compete for $1,000,000 in the TournEvent of Champions Million Dollar Event. continue to page 6

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SCOTUS Decision Day Rally in Palm Springs, Ca

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www.coachellavalleyweekly.com (Gesturing towards Owen with a grin) She’s a nice lady, ya know? I’ve always wanted to marry her but if this kept dragging out she was going to get to old!”

Owen: “I just want to say how much I love her and that marriage does make a difference.”

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ithin the average lifetime of any given individual there are but a few days lived on this earth that can truly be deemed as historic in a life-changing manner. On June 26th, 2015 the Supreme Court of the United States of America made an undeniably historic, 5-4 decision in favor of equality and love.

Later that afternoon, hundreds of people varying in age, gender, racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds braved the stifling heat and humidity to gather at Francis Stevens Park, downtown Palm Springs, to commemorate the momentous occasion at a rally hosted by the LGBT Community Center of the Desert.

The air was thick with emotion as multiple generations of LGBT supporters and advocates united to reflect on what has been a long and treacherous journey towards equal rights for every American.

Their goal was simple…...that every American would simply have the right to marry the person that they love. Being the truly momentous occasion that it was, an overwhelming number of attendees were eager to share their feelings, thoughts and perspectives on the day’s events.

Hal Ball, Bob Covington Ball: “We have been together for 54 years.

I never thought this would happen. We are so glad that we lived to see it. In our case we have been able to be role-models for a lot of people. We are not only a committed gay couple, we are an interracial couple and as you can imagine, from the 1960s to this very day, we have been through a lot together.

We know what it is to go to a restaurant where we were refused service. Now they can’t do that anymore.”

Covington: “I am just so happy. At last, we are official!”

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Sanford Cohen, Bob Hrtica: “We have been together for 17 years. We got married in 2013 and we are really happy that people like us in other states can do the same.”

George Padilla, (far right) Board member of AIDS Project Los Angeles: “It is a long overdue day in history. We have nations such as Ireland, Spain and most recently Mexico who now allow marriage equality for all. For us, being such an advanced nation to come to this conclusion so late is unfortunate, but I am so glad we have made it. It has been an amazing journey and this is a wonderfully emotional day.”

Solange Signgoret (featured speaker): “I feel really excited and happy that all people, whether they are gay or straight can marry whoever they want.”

Richard Noble (center): “We brought a copy of a civil rights bill that is going to be filed at the end of the summer. It will be the first civil rights act that systematically adds sexual orientation and gender identity to all civil rights laws. We have 240 endorsements from 46 states and organizations nationwide.

I walked across the country carrying this rainbow flag to raise awareness and while doing so we were able to garner support for a comprehensive civil rights act.”

Mark Triplett, Jesse Morales Triplett: “We brought our marriage certificate. It was issued to us when we were married in 2008 when marriage equality was first legalized in this state (before Prop 8 temporarily banned it). We came today to show everyone how happy we are with the decision that the Supreme Court made.

Now everyone, regardless of sex, can show their pride and dedication to one another and experience the same happiness that we have been able to experience.”

Tim and Dan Dyar-Place with their daughters, Naya and Lilly Naya: “I say, finally! I think it’s just been such a long time coming and it’s so great that it’s finally here. Finally, love is legal.”

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Lorraine Salas and Alejandra Zamora Salas: “This is a really emotional day for me because for so long I have never truly felt accepted. To feel the acknowledgement and acceptance of our government feels like it’s an example being set for all of our family members who don’t accept us.”

Zamora: “We are changing history.

People out there who have not been able to feel accepted can now see this change and embrace themselves.”

we are!”

Sweet: “We both fall under the transgender category and we both, in the past were in heterosexual marriages with kids and living a lie. The irony is that when we both decided to be truthful to ourselves and everyone else we actually lost the rights we once had. The right to marry the people we loved was now something that we had to give up because we came out. It was a sad and bizarre twist in life. Now, I am happier than I have ever been.”

Dotty Pella & Betty Owen Pella: “We got engaged 55 years ago and we have been waiting this long for our love and our lives to be considered legal.

Stephanie Williams and Sandy Southall Southall: “This is such a great day. I think about Harvey Milk a lot. How he encouraged us to come out in the 70s and we did. It was a long arduous journey, but now we are here and it was worth it.”

Jennifer Taylor and Candice Sweet Taylor: “I feel wonderful! The great thing is that those of us in California have been able to experience the blessing of marriage equality and now it is across the entire country! Now everyone can be as happy as

David and Jonathan Abernathy-Dempy David: “We had our names changed when we were legally married in Canada back in 2004. We were both ministers in the Lutheran church. I was fired from my tenured position because this David fell in love with this Jonathan (winking). It felt profoundly biblical if you ask me! We eventually became clergy in the Episcopal church which is accepting of our love. We are now retired from the ministry.”

Jonathan: “Back in February we celebrated our 25th anniversary. It is just so fantastic that our union is now recognized throughout the entire nation!”

Mike Thomson, Executive Director of LGBT Community Center of the Desert: “I couldn’t be happier. Today is an historic day and at the very core of today’s decision we see that love ultimately wins. When love wins, people have a vision for their life and for their future which is really the best thing we could ever hope for.”

Jason Hackman and his partner Robert Hackman: “Robert was in a long-term relationship with a man for over 30 years.

He was a well-respected doctor. They lived a lavish life and owned many properties.

When his partner passed away he had no will and without any legal claims on property they had accumulated during their life together, Robert literally ended up on the street with nothing but the clothes he wore to the funeral. He was on the street for some years before we met. We have been together for a few years now and with both of our health problems we have lots of reasons to take care of each other. Thank God for this decision. Hopefully others won’t have to go through what he has.”

Juvan Hackett and Dereck Toledo, leaders of Cathedral City High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance Toledo: “Honestly, this is amazing! I feel like there are always going to be people who are going to try to bring us down but, today we can be happy and hold our heads high because we are united and we have been given legitimacy.”

Hackett: “I am so happy to be here and now I can love whoever I want to love.”

Jim Stewart with his sons Frank and Samuel Stewart: “I think this is a great day because now my kids can marry whoever they want to marry.”

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4th of July continued from page 3 Kick off the festive weekend with a concert in the Spotlight Showroom featuring The Family Stone on Friday, July 3 at 8pm The infectious high-energy funk of The Family Stone will entertain the crowd with singalong tunes and great music to dance to.

Tickets for the show are $30 or $35 per ticket and are available at www.Spotlight29.com, Star Tickets (800) 585-3737, or the Spotlight 29 Box Office and Gift Shop. Doors open 7pm.

On Saturday, July 4, Café Capitata is offering a special All American buffet featuring favorite summertime dishes fit for an Independence Day celebration. The All American buffet is available all day for just $12.95 per person. Enjoy Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and BBQ Ribs, along with classic sides like macaroni and cheese and coleslaw, to name a few. A decadent dessert display of pies, cakes, cookies, chocolate dipped strawberries and more will satisfy every sweet tooth.

Guests will not want to miss out on the chance to qualify to win an all-expense paid trip to Las Vegas and a chance to win a $1,000,000 1st place prize in the TournEvent of Champions Million Dollar Event. A qualifying round will be held on Saturday, July 4 from 5-10pm, where session winners win a spot in the Finals on July 25, and share in more than $4,000 in prize money. Qualifying rounds also occur every Saturday in July through July 18th.

CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY AT TORTOISE ROCK CASINO WITH A FREE CONCERT AND FOOD SPECIAL Hamburgers and live music; two American

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www.coachellavalleyweekly.com classics will be offered at Tortoise Rock Casino in celebration of the 4th of July. A Live at The Rock Free Friday concert featuring a Tribute to the original All American band, The Beach Boys, and guests can enjoy a tasty Hamburger and Fries food special July 4th.

Kick off the 4th of July holiday weekend with “Fun, Fun, Fun” and the music of The Beach Boys on Friday, July 3 featuring Woodie & the Longboards. Sing along with all of The Beach Boys hits like “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “Good Vibrations,” “Help Me Ronda,” and more.

This concert is free and all guests 18+ are welcome.

Then on Saturday, July 4, Oasis Grille will offer a delicious Hamburger and French Fries with a drink for just $4.99 all day long!

Additional toppings are available for a small additional cost.

Tortoise Rock Casino can be found by taking a right on Adobe Road at Highway 62 going east. Everyone 18 years of age and over can join the non-stop sizzling gaming action at Tortoise Rock Casino.

The Luxurious Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa Explodes this Summer with Continuous Activities, Events, and a 4th of July Celebration Rates start as low as $88 per night The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa offers something for everyone this summer, notably with spectacular room rates and other deals. From a plethora of kid activities to spa, golf, tennis, entertainment and more for adults, as well as an extra special celebration for 4th of July, guests will never have to leave the resort to create a memorable vacation full of fun. Plus, the Summer Chill photo contest

awards winners a free stay and more.

Several room deals are offered this summer, making a visit to The Westin an affordable option based on different schedules and interests. With the Crazy 8 special, room rates start at a mere $88 per night for a two-night stay. There is also the Chillin Promotion with 32% off the resort’s best available rate for stays through September 30, 2015. In addition, The Westin Mission Hills honors teachers, military and first responders by offering discounted room rates for a two-night minimum stay while waiving the resort fee. For those staying four nights, the Sunsational Savings package awards the fourth night free, plus guests receive a $75 food and beverage credit and a complimentary room upgrade at check-in (based on availability).

The Westin caters to kids and boasts numerous options for adults to enjoy.

Overall, there are refreshing pools, a 60foot water slide, DJ Dracer entertainment at the pool (during Sundown Saturdays from 2 to 6pm), bicycle rentals, championship golf courses, tennis and tennis clinics with PBI Pros, exceptional dining, live entertainment, and renewing spa treatments. To celebrate summer, guests can “Chill” at The Spa with the special 50-minute Swedish massage or a 50-minute hydrating facial for only $79.

Specific to kids, there are special activities scheduled every day of the week such as visiting and feeding resident wildlife, ping pong contests, batting practice, squirt gun painting, movie nights, craft hours, and plenty of games such as bag toss, ring toss, twister, and more. The Westin also offers Desert

The new TV show called “Let’s Talk Coachella Valley” ready to air!

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e are really excited about the new show and all the possibilities it will bring to our valley,” proclaim hosts Tina Marx and Conrad Negron.

The show will explore new places in order to provide viewers with an opportunity to learn about and experience the desert as it is today while focusing on shedding light on a variety of issues as well as various outlets of entertainment.

The show will be filmed all over the valley from exciting events in Palm Springs to the new airport in Thermal and everywhere in between.

Conrad recently hosted a daily radio show on Money Radio when Tina came aboard as a co-host, and they became quickly acquainted and worked as a cohesive unit

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with a strong ability to communicate with their audience. Marx and Negron created the model for the TV show, and as Negron says “it will be a fast paced and exciting show.” They will cover events and things the news just does not cover. Tina mentions, “We will be ahead of the news.”

Tina is a Certified Life Coach with a

Master’s Degree in Metaphysical Counseling.

She has authored two books: “The Domino Effect: Fear vs. Faith” and “Intimacy: Into You and Me I See”. She also hosted her own local TV show “The Domino Effect” for the past few years where she interviewed local experts in various fields. Tina is a native of the desert raised in Rancho Mirage, California.

Negron possesses over 30 years of experience as an energetic leader. Through his broad range of professional experiences, he succeeded in developing strength and longevity in all areas of the financial services sector. Negron’s ability to communicate effectively has allowed him to cultivate enduring relationships with associates, business partners and most importantly a target audience.

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For golf and tennis enthusiasts there are two championship golf courses and seven lighted tennis courts. The resort was selected as a “Top 75 Tennis Resorts in the World” for 2015 by Tennis Resorts Online, while Golf Digest named the resort one of the “Top 75 resorts in North America,” and Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards recognized it as a “Top 10 California Golf Resort.” Two championship courses offer a completely different type of experience to challenge even the most extreme golf enthusiast and features stunning desert scape and mountain skyline views. Daily golf and tennis clinics are also offered for both adults and children of all skill levels.

A special 4th of July celebration is planned, featuring a poolside barbeque followed by a fireworks video and a themed DIVE-IN Movie.

During the day, children can visit a petting zoo and have pony rides, as well as participate in other games and activities taking place throughout the resort.

For reservations and additional information visit westinmissionhills.com or call (866) 716-8108 or (760) 328-5955. For the Crazy 8 room rate, reference booking code CRAZY8. For the teachers, military and first responders rate reference TEACH or HEROES. For the Sunsational special use booking code promo code ZS4.

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Conrad was born in Los Angeles, CA and he serves on the Board of Directors of “The Independent Living Partnership” and “One Voice for Peace”.

The shows initial sponsors are Cardinal Energy Group (CEGX), Impression Design, CV Weekly, and Ritaway Investment Group.

Tina and Conrad have many contributors to the show including Mr. Morris R. Beschloss, Dr. Edward Gordon, Nina Pucillo, Tracy Dietlin, Mr.Tim Crawford and Mr. Andrew Abernathy to name a few.

The Let’s Talk Coachella Valley website letstalkcv.com is currently being updated and will become an interactive site showcasing guests and their sponsors. If anyone is interested in being a sponsor or guest contact Tina or Conrad at 760-5746806 or via e-mail tnc@letstalkcv.com

PS SHORT FEST: SOME OVERLOOKED PERSONAL FAVES

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he awards have been handed out to the deserving filmmakers and the filmmakers have gone home.

With over 300 films in competition, it’s always hard to subjectively single out any single film when the collective quality of craftsmanship is so high. Although none of the following films received a ShortFest award, they never-the-less linger in my mind and deserve a post fest shout out.

They will be making the oru8nds this year in various venues and online. Look for these titles.

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SICK TO MY BONES

Enigmatic and surreal, in an otherworldly landscape, two creatures – perhaps a soldier and a prisoner – struggle as they move toward the sea. Near the shore, these words are spoken: “A billion years ago we were one. We now know a way to live in harmony. Assimilation. At the ends of the, deep under the sea, we assimilate them.

Capture your enemy. Take your prisoner under the sea. Assimilate them. They will become exactly like you. Look like you.

Think like you. Believe like you. There will be peace. You will be free.”

This startling 14-minute film co-directed

by Guy Davis and Nomattsland seems to have something to say about the major conflicts that seem to never end in our real world. Is it cynical or prophetic or inevitable?

I am not sure, but it certainly resonated in a deep place. Terrific cinematography and, for once, the promise of the poster was fulfilled. From the UK.

restore a painting for a wealthy art dealer.

He observes: “The art world is fickle. One day they ridicule you. The next day they worship you.”

But what the young artist is not told is that the painting he is restoring is haunted and will steal his body, mind and soul.

Director Tim Tsiklauri has a great eye and is one to watch. This unsettling 15 minute-film was like a standout episode of “The Twilight Zone.” I loved it.

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spying on its citizens. Jeremy, one of the better ‘Listeners’ falls for the voice of a young mother singing to her baby and begins to compromise his prospects out of interest in her.

SELLING ROSARIO

This super short entry from Canada -- only three minutes running time – makes visually real the incredible pressure on a young man to merely speak to a pretty young woman.

Or, I think that’s what it’s about. The effects are stunning and unexpected. Short films work best when the metaphor is pure and compressed. A nice showcase for Clayton Holmes who wrote, directed, photographed and edited this little gem. Great poster.

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RESTORATION

This great looking, mysterious film from New Zealand was a world premiere. It opens with a struggling artist “invited” to

be a coincidental meeting of former lovers when a young man out for his regular jog runs into his ex girlfriend who has just moved into the neighborhood.

Naturalistic conversation leads to a sexual encounter in her apartment. But what may actually be going on is something else that’s subtly hinted at in the final frame. Chase is a sly storyteller and a director who knows where to put the camera. This 14-minute film was a world premiere.

Writer director Jacob Chase has fashioned a simple tale of what seems to

What happens when out high moral stance crumbles under our grander humanity? Nice work, could easily be a full-fledged feature film. Keep you eye on Gilhooly.

VIGIA

Beautifully rendered and composed, the directing team (and real life partners) Iana Simeonov, Michael Winokur showcase a story set in a migrant labor camp where beautiful teen Rosario’s parents, desperate to get her away from the crime and squalor of the camp, send her off on what seems to be a risky trip with her outlaw cousin. Innocent and vulnerable, Rosario’s fate hangs in the balance. I was very uncomfortable watching this little masterpiece that surprised me with its more than satisfying ending. This filmmaking team has all the mojo needed to go to the next level.

THE LISTENER A world premiere from the UK, Director Michael Gilhooly’s super Stylish, 23 minute inventive sci-fi film (screenplay by Oliver Lyttelton) has a lot to say about the state

From Switzerland, this unhinged and beguiling 8-minute animation from director Marc Barelli starts with a snippet of live action as a grandfather recounts how the life of a bee should be told. He tells his grandson to animate it and we see the results in this exuberant, funny and profoundly meaningful little jewel of a movie. When the last bee dies, it’s over for the rest of us. Even if Monsanto synthesizes all our food owns all our water. Bee-ware. robinesimmons@aol.com

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Paul Rodriguez - 50+ years of Making Friends, One Smiling, Gut-busted Audience At a Time Performing @ Spotlight 29 Casino, July 18th, 8pm

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hether it was the kids at the new school he attended growing up (13 in all), his fellow soldiers in the U.S. Army, his college classroom, or the owners of the cars he parked at The Comedy Store in LA, Paul Rodriguez has always had a charm and an arsenal of wit that has left hearts full, faces smiling and sides splitting.

How exactly does one, born in Mexico and raised in East LA, become one of the nation’s most beloved Hispanic entertainers in America? “I believe,” he told CV Weekly, “that in life, there are things that you chase, and there are things that chase you. I was at the right place, at the right time. It was something I was meant to do, and thank goodness it’s a pretty good job.” But upon further discussion and research, it took a lot more than that. It took the ability to turn hardships into lessons, and obstacle into stepping stones. It took an incredible work ethic, a strong, resilient heart and most of all, the courage to take risks.

“Being a comedian wasn’t really my original vocation. It’s something that came about. I was never the shy kid – I was extroverted, but I was always the new kid in school. It forced me to talk a lot, and talk fast. I didn’t have long before my father would move on to some other crop,” shared Rodriguez. “Growing up in a family of migrant farmer workers, I saw a lot of injustices. So I thought if I was smart enough, I was going to go to school to become a civil rights attorney.”

After serving in the U.S. Army and earning his G.I. Bill for tuition, Rodriguez set on the path to do just that, but found himself on a life changing detour. “I had a counselor who told me that in order to be a good trial attorney, I had to be a good actor, so I took some acting classes. That eventually landed me at The Comedy Store, which turned out being what I really wanted to do. My father went to his grave thinking I had wasted my life...that I should have been an attorney to help the cause. But to this day, I still enjoy traveling everywhere. My father was always looking for the other pot of gold on the other side of the hills. I went to 13 different schools, but I was always there for picture

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day it seems. To this day, I am a gypsy at heart – but after 30 years I’m running out of new places. I’ve been to every state twice.”

Standup comedy dug its hooks into Rodriguez when he won $50 his first shot on amateur night at The Comedy Store. The club owner, Mitzi Shore, gave him a job parking cars. Eventually he was seen by Norman Lear ( All in the Family, Sanford and Son, One Day at a Time, The Jeffersons, Good Times) who was so impressed, he created “a.k.a. Pablo” in 1984. Since his start, Rodriguez’s work on television and movies, not to mention his bookings for stand up have kept him very busy over the last several decades. The short list of his works include the television comedy series, Trial and Error (1988) and Grand Slam (1990), movies D.C. Cab (1983), Born in East L.A. (1987), A Million to Juan (1994) Tortilla Soup (2001), Ali (2001), Rat Race (2001), Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001), Clint Eastwood’s Blood Work (2002), A Cinderella Story (2004), The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) and Cloud 9 (2006). His talk show series, “El Show de Paul Rodriguez”, had a four-year run, and he branched out into directing with the film A Million to Juan (1994), which he also co-wrote and starred in. He also executiveproduced and starred in the comedy concert film The Original Latin Kings of Comedy (2002). He has been seen everywhere on cable comedy showcases, including Paul Rodriguez: Behind Bars (1991), Crossing White Lines (1999), Paul Rodriguez Live!: I Need the Couch (1986) and Loco Slam (1994).

At 60 years old, Rodriguez continues to build his portfolio. “I just finished a picture in Mexico! I’ve been wanting to do a film in Spanish, and I got a hold of a good one.

It’s about a kid who migrates to Mexico to look for his birth parents. It’s a story that I think will touch the hearts of people.

The son resents his father for giving him away, but it turns out it wasn’t like that at all. He gave him away out of love – he had nothing to offer him, so he gave him to an American family who could give him things he couldn’t. It’s a tear jerker, and I hope people will like it.”

“I also started on a new television show with my son, Paul Jr. (also known as P-Rod, an American professional street skateboarder who has won several medals in the X Games). It’s about three strangers who realize that they have a lot more in common than they thought. I have to take my father, played by Edward James Olmos (Miami Vice, Stand and Deliver, American Me), out of the retirement home because I can’t afford it anymore. We all move in to my son’s house. It’s been a lot of fun going through rehearsals.”

When asked what it’s like to have a son who is a professional skateboarder, he responded, “I brag about him, even though

I didn’t want him to be one,” he shared. “I recommend it now. If you can have a child that you can borrow money from, it’s a beautiful thing. I’m a grandpa now too. She is 6 years old, and the only woman in this

family of all boys. She’s the light of my life.

Everybody told me, ‘If you think you love your kids just wait until you have grandkids.’

Boy, they were right.”

Rodriguez is genuinely excited for his upcoming show here in the desert. “I was there once before, a long time ago. I haven’t played in that area in 5 or 6 years, so I’m looking forward to having all the people who have forgotten about me to come check me out,” he laughed. “It’s a win-win situation for me. I get to go work on my tan (which is hard for a Mexican), and have fun with some friends I haven’t seen in a long time.”

The show you will enjoy on July 18th will be a great time for the entire family he assured. “My shows are totally PG! Don’t be worried about bringing the whole family – there’s no adult situations or ‘F bombs’ to protect them from. Just a straight shot of good side-aching laughter. Tell them I’m on my way!”

ALL AGES SHOW (13 and over recommended) Tickets: $25, $30, $35.

Tickets may be purchased at www. startickets.com or at Spotlight 29 Casino.

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By patte purcell

Joey Navarro, best keys player ever!

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ave you ever seen a keyboard player play so fast that his hands blur? Have you ever seen a keyboard player that shakes his hands out when he’s done just to relax them from the sheer intensity? I didn’t even think that was possible, but seeing is believing, and his name is Joey Navarro. My very favorite keyboard player in the world!

Joey is no ordinary keys player. He plays with the top of the top, East Bay Soul, El Chicano, and Tierra not to mention his own band Navarro.

Joey comes from a humble family in Phoenix and he worked the fields before and after school. This is hard work and this is when Joey decided he wanted to be a musician. His early influence and idol was Bobby Espinosa of El Chicano, as Joey says “that’s how I wanted to play organ”. When he was only 7 he got his wish and his parents got him his first organ which he played until age 14 when he switched to piano.

In 7th grade he was solicited by a band to join them. They all showed up to practice at his home to his parents chagrin. As it turned out, his dad decided to listen to them, was impressed and eventually decided to book and manage them. At age 14 he decided to learn to read music, and learned to play jazz piano from Armand Boatman, among others.

At 26 he started his first ‘Joey Navarro Project’ and signed a record deal with Island Records with a jazz album called On the Rocks.

He was a big fan of Chick Corea and Jeff Lorber.

He continued to move up and became the musical director for Sister Sledge, which he said was a lot of fun.

In 1998 he got a call from Greg Adams (Tower of Power) to audition for his band in LA. He was referred by Nick Milo who was with Greg’s band when he got a gig with Joe Cocker.

Greg gave Joey the job on one condition; that he move to LA. He called his good friend percussionist Johnny Sandoval, who he’d known since he was 14, and they moved to LA together. Word started getting around especially in the Latin music community and he was offered an opportunity to play with Tierra, which was a dream come true for him.

Once he moved to LA his friend Fred Sanchez, the founder and bass player for El Chicano, asked him if he’d like to meet with his idol Bobby Espinoza. Joey was in awe.

Bobby was very impressed with Joey’s style of

playing and when his idol passed away Joey was asked to pick up the torch and take his place. That, of course was a huge honor for Joey. However, he had to relearn the organ because Bobby’s style made the Hammond B 3 scream and growl. Joey was up to the task.

He continues to play with both groups today.

This is one of the coolest musical stories I’ve ever heard.

About 4 years ago Greg Adams started ‘East Bay Soul’ reminiscent of his days as lead trumpet with Tower of Power. They now have 3 CDs under their belt and tour the country.

In addition to playing with East Bay Soul, El Chicano, and Tierra, Joey also has his own group ‘Navarro’ which plays Latin jazz and gives him a chance to work with some of the greats like Joey Hereda. They play regularly at the Baked Potato in LA. Most musicians would be content with this amount of success but it’s not enough for Joey. He released his own smooth jazz single “Strawberry Moon” produced by smooth jazz superstar Paul Brown and plans to finish up that CD this year.

He also co-owns a production studio with Brandon Fields called Bamboo Bridge and is currently producing artists including Mario “Q”, a singer of Native American and Chicano descent.

To bring it closer to home, Joey will be playing on Joe Baldino’s new CD The Flow produced by Brian Bromberg.

Joey will be opening the event ‘SUMMER JAZZFEST’ with his hit “Strawberry Moon” where he will also be playing with Slim Man and his band and also Joe Baldino and his band, with special guest blues sensation Diana Bogart.

You are going to get to see Joey’s over the top talent showcased like you’ve never seen it before. In addition to being the most phenomenal keys player I have ever seen, Joey is a delightful, sweet and humble man, a pure joy. I just love working with musicians like this!

You can view more on Joey by visiting his website Joeynavarromusic.com.

For tickets to SUMMER JAZZFEST contact Patte Purcell @ 702-219-6777. VIP tickets are $50 and include admission into the VIP Lounge for artists, celebrities and sponsors. $20 for general admission in advance. (VIP tickets are $60 and $30 at the door) We expect this event will sell-out.

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Open Mic Competition eek #8 of The Open Mic Competition

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Summer edition 2015 packed Schmidy’s Tavern on Tuesday bringing almost 100 performers and fans! Standing room only didn’t stop the rowdy crowd as they cheered on ALL 22 exciting performances! DJ Alex Updike rocked the house in between performances and with giveaways for our audience, there was something for everyone. Giselle Woo was our local celebrity judge who engaged the crowd by opening the show with an absolutely beautiful song. At the end of all of our performances, the judge vote (50%) was tallied and added to the audience applause score (50%), and it was The BrosQuitos who were awarded 1st place and chose movie tickets to the Mary Pickford Theatre. The band will now be moving on to one Semi Finals on 7/28 or 8/4. If they win there, they’ll compete in the finals 8/11 for a shot at a $500 trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Spirits, an Artist Development Workshop from Producer Ronnie King, and 8 hours of studio time plus a mix and master from JEM Productions.

2nd place went to a newcomer to our competition, Claire Davidson, who took home a $90 spa service gift certificate to BloDry Bar. 3rd place went to Porsia Camille who chose movie tickets as well.

THANK YOU to our performers at the Open Mic Competition for putting on a great show AND for being so supportive of the other artists: Wyatt Troxel, David Hertsgaard, Rebecca Hertsgaard, Rick

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Eisenhart, Mike Sick-boy, Andrew Russell, Juan Martinez, Trillion, Felipe Reyes, Claire Davidson, Kylie Jenkins, Austin Lawrence, Chance Horn, Daniel Scopelitis, Razor J, Zack Lazovsky, Cristian Alvarez, Bino Sotelo, Jim Holiday, Josh Ballard, Marco Thoma, Ranking Corrance, James Johnson, Oscar, John, Max Powell, Hugo Chavez, Jasyn Smith, Joseph Vaughan, Alex Oates, Alex Antonio, Carlyn Basore, Brent Basore, Larry Ellison, Tim Puckett, Bob Hamilton, Porsia Camille, Maddison Ebersole, Eduardo Gallega, Marc Saxe, & Rod Van Buren. I hope to see you all next TUESDAY at SCHMIDY’S TAVERN in Palm Desert! Look for coverage of this week’s event and the announcement of winners in the next issue of Coachella Valley Weekly! SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors: JEM Prod., Ronnie King Music, Crater Lake Spirits, KAM Studios, CV Weekly, Canyon Copy & Print, DJ Alex Updike, and the Mary Pickford Theatre.

ALL AGES ALLOWED and YOU may compete EVERY week! PLUS Schmidy’s has a HOUSE DRUM SET you can use! PLEASE NOTE: Due to our overwhelming number of interested performers, sign in starts at 7pm and will be closed at 7:45pm. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS and note that the competition usually ends by 10:30pm so be sure your friends and family know to stay until the end to voice their vote!!! For questions, updates, or information about sign-up, please visit and “LIKE” Facebook.com/ CVOpenMicCompetition or contact creator and host, Morgan James at MorganAliseJames@gmail.com or (714) 651-1911

ince the first day I met Giselle Woo, her openness, sincerity, and talent has captivated me, along with almost everyone else in the valley. She is the girl that is friends with everyone. From Cathedral City, 30 year old Woo has been all over the desert performing with her band Giselle Woo and the Night Owls, as well as solo performances, and with the band Machin, whom she will be set to go on tour with this year. Her sultry vocals and emotive lyrics keep us listening. It doesn’t matter if she doesn’t have a band behind her or if the venue is a hip hop show, you will still see her on stage performing with her guitar, singing her heart out. She is a true musician.

MM: When did you start playing music?

GW: I want to say around the age of thirteen, started at mom and dad’s church choir.

MM: What instruments do you play and what is your favorite?

GW: Guitar, Piano, Bass Guitar. My favorite to play is Piano. I’ve always been strongly drawn to it.

MM: How would you describe your sound?

GS: My sound is strongly influenced by singer-songwriters, preferably in an unplugged setting. To me, they are masters of captivating the listener with their emotions, which are so naturally surrendered into their songs. I aim for that, I strive for my sound to make you, the audience, feel.

MM: As a singer-songwriter do you have a formula or a system in which you write your music?

GW: I never really had a system or formula. I’ve written a lot of music in my most emo states and in the happiest of times. Sometimes it’s an emotion or a statement that just really wants to make its way out and when that happens, it pretty much writes itself. The majority of my songs have been written in the wee hours of the night.

MM: When did you form Giselle and the Night Owls?

GW: We formed back in 2010 when our good friend Symara Stone was hosting Music Monday night at the Desert Fox in Downtown Palm Springs. I started playing more often and Erik Mouness would always be there with his snare, so we would jam on my songs, he picked them up right away, I loved his style. Andy and David, I had played with before, so we all just started hanging out, driving up to David’s house and we started working on my songs. We had great opportunities from the start to perform at the Date Shed and The Hood.

We’ve performed at many community events, like Synergy Fest and things like that. Our sound as The Night Owls is a little more electrifying. I’ve had the pleasure of performing with different musicians when one of the guys couldn’t be present, Brandon Ray Henderson has rocked out with us sitting in on Bass, Gene Evaro Jr. has played both Bass and Guitar, Mitchell Arganda has sat in on drums and percussion, Bryanna Evaro has played Bass guitar with me. Giselle Woo & The Night Owls original line up is, David Macias on lead guitar, Andy Gorrill on Bass and Erik Mouness on Drums.

The band is something special to me, out of

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By monica morones it has blossomed a garden of opportunities, and I’m fortunate enough to say that with every new season, we are presented with more and more opportunities.

MM: You guys are currently taking some time to hibernate, why, and when do you think you will continue as a band?

GW: Well, life happened, I’m sure we all can relate to that. We are still very much in each other’s lives. I hold them close to my heart. They helped me become what I am today by believing in my music since day one. I’m not sure what the future holds for the band, but I would be thrilled to record a Giselle Woo & The Night Owls album with the guys. I really hope I can make that happen someday.

MM: Even through the small break you have been all over town performing solo. You were just on the radio a couple of weeks ago with Mix 100.5 Mozingo in the Morning. How was that experience for you, to be on the radio?

GW: Well 100.5 is a station I listened to a lot in middle school and high school, I never dreamed I’d ever be singing a song I wrote live on air. It was awesome! I had great response from the audience.

MM: What do you feel is your biggest struggle as a musician?

GW: Self-doubt, lack of motivation... It’s deeper than not having funds to go all out on an album, the struggle is within. I have the most incredible support system, but if I can’t handle my thoughts and fears, I will never accomplish anything. That’s the real struggle. I’m working on overcoming the struggle within, high five!

MM: What do you think of the music scene in the Coachella Valley?

GW: The music scene, in my eyes, is great! I have the pleasure of knowing a lot of wonderful musicians and DJs. I’m a huge fan of our local talent. I feel extremely proud when I see friends go on tours or when they DJ huge events, locally and around the world. I like to think that we all respect each other and feed off of each other to challenge ourselves and become better at what we do. I’ve seen many musicians work together on different projects, vocalists lay down

hooks for DJs, or simply everyone work as a team to make fundraisers a success. We’re from the desert, the Coachella Valley and the High Desert, whether you were born here or not, we share the same positive and powerful energy that our lovely desert has to offer, it isn’t too hard to find when you search deep within.

MM: What are you goals for the rest of the year?

GW: Machin’ has invited me to join them on tour this summer. I graciously accepted!

We leave July 9th and make our way back home by August 4th. This is one of those things that I’ve always dreamed of doing and its finally happening. David Macias has always been like a brother to me, we gave each other wings, little songbird wings back in 2009. We called ourselves SolDelta, haha we have been close friends and musically involved since. It is going to be rad! I’ll be singing backup vocals and we’re playing with the idea of me jumping in on the accordion, so far rhythm guitar is what I’ve been doing with them. MM: What is the root of your inspiration?

GW: The way music makes me feel. The way my body reacts to sound, how it lifts me up and sometimes, when I let it, makes me dance and move like a wild woman. I love how music Forces us to embrace it, it’s the only time we can let go and be crazy! More often than not, we need that. We need a way to let go of stress and worry, to feel silly and fun. It keeps the inner child alive.

Music heals, and it inspires me to keep it alive. Thank you God for using me as an instrument of your love. soundcloud.com/giselle-woo

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BEST COAST

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Summer, their self-produced debut, Crazy For You arrived in July, 2010. It was a heady combo-platter of lo-fi buzz, insanely catchy melodies and lush girl-group harmonies.

Two years later they followed up with their sophomore effort, The Only Place.

The pair enlisted Jon Brion (Aimee Mann, Rufus Wainwright, Kanye West), to handle production chores. He tweaked their winning formula just enough to keep their sound fresh without seeming repetitive.

Some critics groused that the album seemed too polished, but really it was a logical leap forward. The title track was a winsome ode to 31st state that should become California’s unofficial anthem.

Now three years later Best Coast is back with their third effort, California Nights. It’s being released through the Harvest label, an off-shoot of Capitol Records.

The album opens tentatively with “Feeling Ok.” Hushed synths give way to sparkly guitar riffs and a mid-tempo beat. The lyrics insist that love is the ultimate panacea; “Today I know I’ll feel ok, Baby look at me with those eyes of grey/But I’ll keep trying to stay this way, I know it’s love that’s got me feeling this way.”

The next two tracks offer a one-two punch that kicks the album into overdrive.

Punky power chords crest over a pounding Surf-Rock beat and a hook-filled melody on “Fine Without You.”

Initially, it sounds as though Cosentino is offering a heartbroken friend some sage advice, but really, she’s addressing herself.

“Sometimes I feel like I’ve been living a lie, I always tried but it was never enough/It got so tough out there without you, and now I pace alone in my room wondering how to be fine without you.”

“Heaven Sent” flips the lovelorn script of “Fine...”. Powered by a pummeling backbeat and guitars that alternately fuzz, buzz and jangle, instrumentation mirrors the frisson of mutual attraction. Impossibly, the momentum accelerates and the velocity of Bruno’s guitar attack is ferocious in all the right ways.

Of course the title track is the centerpiece of the album. Anchored by slo-burn guitar and prickly keys, this isn’t another summery encomium ala’ “The Only Place.” Taking their cues from films like “Chinatown,” “L.A. Confidential” and “Less Than Zero,” this song explores the noir heart that beats beneath L.A.’s sunny exterior.

Romantic ennui has always been Cosentino’s leitmotif, that theme plays out on several tracks here, most notably “In My Eyes,” “So Unaware” and “Fading Fast.”

Skittery guitars and a hand-clap beat propels “In My Eyes.” Here, Cosentino addresses an ex she took for granted; “I treated you badly we ended so sadly, wish I didn’t care.”

“So Unaware” weds sinewy guitars riffs to

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CORY HAMILTON: Furniture and Design

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stay high all the time just to get by…

California nights make me feel so happy I could die, but I try to stay alive.” That brittle and beautiful couplet, from the title track of their new album, illustrates the sly dichotomy of Best Coast.

Growing up in Los Angeles, Bethany Cosentino became infatuated with music at an early age. She was inspired in equal measure by Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Weezer and Blink-182. She began writing her own songs at age 15. After posting her fledgling songs on Myspace, (remember Myspace?), she was offered a few record deals. She wisely begged off, afraid she would be marketed as the next Miley Cyrus.

By her late teens, Cosentino was hanging at The Smell. The downtown L.A. all-ages, DIY venue honored the spirit of defunct Punk performance spaces like the Masque and Jabberjaw. It also became home to celebrated indie bands like No Age and Abe Vigoda. After meeting Amanda Brown there, the pair began writing and recording experimental music as Pocahaunted.

Cosentino and Brown formed Not Not Fun Records. Eschewing the compact disc format, they released a series of albums, EPs and singles only on vinyl and cassette.

Pocahaunted enjoyed a modicum of success, even opening for Sonic Youth. But they broke up when Cosentino relocated to New York City to attend college.

Majoring in Journalism and creative writing, she interned at Fader magazine, but the native Californian yearned to return home. She split before the end of her second semester. Back in Los Angeles, she connected with multi-instrumentalist, Bobb Bruno.

Bruno had been a fixture in the D.I.Y. L.A. music scene for several years. Despite their 14 year age difference, (an urban legend had it that Bobb had babysat Bethany as a child), the pair bonded over a mutual love of Girl Groups, Joe Meek, Fleetwood Mac, cats and weed.

Signed to the indie label, Mexican “

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a see-saw rhythm. Cosentino doubles down on the self-flagellation. “It’s always dark at five p.m. and I can’t get you out of my head/I stay awake, I stay alone and I don’t even answer the phone.”

Finally, it’s impossible to resist “Fading Fast.” It’s anchored by a rollicking rhythm, tilt-a-whirl guitars and a swingy, sing-song melody that belies super sad lyrics like “This love will be the death of me...”.

Best Coast gives the listener their version of Phil Spector’s “Wall Of Sound” on a couple of tracks, “When Will I Change” and “Jealousy.” But there are also hints of other L.A. touchstones like the Byrds and the GoGo’s.

The former blends chiming guitar licks, a tumbling back-beat and sweet-sour multitracked harmonies as Cosentino anxiously hopes for better days; “Visions of hope visions of love, more than before I want them to come.”

The latter is built around a kinetic drum pattern, angular guitar chords and infectious sha-la-la undertones. Here, Cosentino seems honestly perplexed by the fairer sex’s need to remain critical and competitive. “Girls will be girls and boys will be boys, that’s just the way it is/I don’t wanna hate you I don’t wanna judge you so I’ll try to get to know you before I decide.”

Other interesting tracks include the anxious “Sleep Won’t Ever Come” and “Run Through My Head” The album closes with the spacy Spaghetti Western grandeur of “Wasted Time.”

Best Coast received a little help on this record. The album was produced by Wally Gagel. An industry veteran, Gagel has been engineering, mixing, producing and playing for over 20 years, with artists as disparate as Bon Iver, Rolling Stones, Eels, Norah Jones, Vampire Weekend and P.J. Harvey. Along with production chores, he handles percussion, bass synthesizer, keyboards and guitar. Brady Miller was also on-hand, providing extra drums, guitar, percussion and keyboards.

California Nights represents the next step in the evolution of Best Coast. They continue to hone their signature, sun-drenched, sound, but just beneath the shiny happy surface, are knotty emotions and moments of sadness and despair. Angst has never sounded so pretty.

urniture Art, Architecture and Design has been around since antiquity, middle ages, and modern times!

Furniture as Art came to the forefront with 20th century Surreal Experimental Furniture by such artists as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, and Dada Art. In the 21st century, Architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Isamu Noguchi, and Frank Gehry used form and function of furniture design as an important aesthetic factor of built space.

Contemporary artists who use furniture as a medium often share a delightful play on Form and Function -- such as German Artists/Designers Yvonne Fehling and Jennie Peiz (“Stuhlhockerbank”, 2009). Others include Charles and Ray Eames, Wendall Castle, Michael Beitz, Ai Weiwei, Brian Goggin, Hannes Van Severen, Karen Ryan, Pablo Reinoso, Remy Tejo, and Kevin Hunt.

Other notables include Eero Aarnio, Ward Bennett, George Nelson, and Yves Behar.

Although these artists are national and international names -- we have our own outstanding talent here in our Desert -- for example wood sculptor Richard Reeves of Cathedral City, and Cory Hamilton of Yucca Valley, Ca! Cory Hamilton is a young emerging artist who has always loved creating art, in all forms. His father has been a contractor for 30 years (Hamilton Builders) and taught him the basics of woodworking from a very young age. Cory began working with his father, learning the trade of building custom homes and businesses and honing his carpentry skills. He discovered a passion for designing and creating custom furniture, and in the past few years he has been able to transition to his current artistic career.

“I’ve learned from a young age the basics of woodworking from my Father, and how to mix all kinds of construction projects with art. I credit my Dads’ brother Bruce who was my High school art teacher for guiding and counseling me on all the different artistic mediums to work with since I was a young boy. The mediums in which I’ve worked….are: paintings (acrylic and oil), charcoal (drawings), sculpture (clay, wood, concrete) pen/pencil sketching for tattoos, faux painting and custom architectural details and finishes. My love for art, and

woodworking has inspired me to create one of a kind custom pieces of furniture and anything art.” Cory Hamilton was a featured artist in the Hwy 62 Art Tours 2015, and won First Place in the Utilitarian Furniture Division at the 13th Annual Indian Wells Art Festival.

“I thrive on building custom furniture that is unique to the point where it doesn’t really fit into a specific style,” Hamilton said. “It’s tremendously satisfying to see something going from an idea to a detailed design, then the final three-dimensional form standing in front of you.” Many of Cory’s art clients are from the Greater Palm Springs and Lake Arrowhead area, and he has been contacted by interested buyers on the East Coast. But Cory endeavors to promote the High Desert, Yucca Valley (his home and workspace), and the artistic community along Highway 62 in the Morongo Basin.

For Commissioned, Custom-Made Furniture-Art, contact: CORY HAMILTON - Hamilton Furniture and Design, Yucca Valley, CA. coryhamilton.com. facebook.com/CoryHamiltonFurniture Email: Coryhamilton@verizon.net.

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July 4th Safety for Fido and Fluffy

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e humans cheerfully celebrate our nation’s Independence Day this week with fun, food, and fireworks. As we barbeque in the backyard with friends, it might be tempting to include our four-legged family members. However, the 4th of July is the worst day of the year for our canine friends. The loud noise from fireworks is extremely painful to dogs’ ears.

The bangs, explosions, bright lights, and sirens create fear and confusion for our pups and for most cats.

On July 5th every year, some of our highways look like war zones with dead

and injured animals who escaped from homes in their fright. Many more end up as strays in our public shelters. Dogs in their frenzy from fireworks will jump tall fences that ordinarily contain them. Sadly, many shelters euthanize more animals this week to create room for the anticipated holiday influx. Owner turn-ins are the first to be euthanized as they know no one is coming for them.

Almost 8 million dogs and cats go missing every year in this country. Sadly, over 35% of those animals will end up euthanized at a public shelter. Shelter workers are bracing for a large influx over the 3-day holiday weekend.

WALK YOUR DOGS BEFORE THE FIREWORKS BEGIN, AND KEEP ALL PETS SECURELY INSIDE THE HOUSE UNTIL THE NIGHT AND FIREWORKS ARE COMPLETELY OVER. Because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, there may be more revelers setting off fireworks so continue to exercise care throughout the weekend.

When your pets are safely inside, play soft music, turn on the television, or put in

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Every aspect of our clinic is designed with the special needs of cats in mind.

From the quiet serene waiting room to the relaxing exam rooms and cat-friendly cages for hospitalized patients, our goal is to promote a peaceful, stress-free environment for your cats.

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a fan to create white noise that sooths them from the extreme sounds. Keep windows and curtains closed to further reduce noise and keep out the bright firework flashes. Be careful when the front door opens because your dog is already under stress and more likely to dart out. You may want to purchase rescue remedy or calming supplements from a pet specialty shop.

YOUR PET SHOULD WEAR AN ID TAG ON HIS COLLAR AT ALL TIMES WITH YOUR CELL PHONE ENGRAVED. These inexpensive tags can be purchased at PetCo and PetSmart.

Your pet should be microchipped and contact information kept current. Make sure you have a current photo of all pets. These are the most important things you can do to ensure the safe return of a missing pet.

If your pup is outside as you prepare for the festivities, keep these curious creatures away from charcoal, fireworks, sparklers,

meet Rommel This gorgeous ginger guy is the “purrfect” mix of playfulness and cuddle bug. Just 2 yrs old, he waits for a home at the Palm Springs Shelter, 4575 E. Mesquite, Palm Springs. www.psanimalshelter.org (760) 416-5718.

sweet savannah Savannah, a 3-yr-old sweet Southern beauty, has the good looks and charm of a Tibetan Terrier and Spaniel blend. She is calm, loving, and engaging. This 13-lb girl was rescued by Loving All Animals from the local county shelter.

Call now for a meet and greet (760) 834-7000.

and glow sticks. Don’t let guests give them “people food” treats. Foods such as onions, chocolate, avocado, grapes, raisins, and yeast dough can be toxic. Never leave unattended alcoholic drinks near your pets as they have the potential to poison them.

Similar precautions need to be taken by cat owners. Some cats are oblivious to fireworks, while others become very agitated. Keep all windows and blinds shut.

Offer needed reassurance. Allow them to hide under the bed or burrow under a blanket until they feel it’s safe to come out.

Looking for a missing pet? The Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter, 72-050 Pet Land Place, in Thousand Palms houses stray animals from all Coachella Valley cities other than Palm Springs. You can contact then at (760) 343-3644 and www.rcdas. org. The Palm Springs shelter is located at 4575 Mesquite in Palm Springs, (760) 4165719 and www.psanimalshelter.org . Both shelters have wonderful animals seeking homes where they can celebrate every holiday.

A happy and safe Fourth of July to you and your 4-legged family members.

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The Red, White & Blue Blooded Wines of America

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earing up for the Fourth of July celebration, for many years, was settling on the right brewski (American vs. European?) and then making sure we had plenty of it chilled up! However, with wine’s increased popularity, the beverage competition continues to play out with vino lovers across the nation: What’s the best American wine that beats the heat and pairs well with picnic fare?

Grilling!!—I’m already hungry just thinking about fresh grilled hamburgers, grilled meats, grilled corn, grilled fruits.

And those refreshing salads where even the lettuce and veggies are grilled! Yep!— we can go on and on with an inventive and delightful patio/picnic menu.

And there are now hundreds of wonderful and tasty wines to accompany this up-coming 4th of July weekend. We all have some traditional wine favorites that we look forward to again. What I’m recommending below, are some “new” labels I’ve enjoyed recently.

As we’ve written continuously, one style of wine that can effectively complement almost every dish, grilled or not, is the tasty dry rosé—either sparkling or still.

This past week I had the pleasure of joining wine wise-guy, Ricco Gallardo, of Authentic Wines Selections. He’s the Coachella & Inland Empire representative for Authentic, who carry a fantastic portfolio of wine. We met and tasted at the chic, elegant, but relaxed Il Corso Restaurant on El Paseo in Palm Desert, 760.341.6700 Served by the glass at Il Corso, we enjoyed the 2012 Onesta Rosé of Cinsault, produced from old vines in Lodi. This is the refreshing and sprightly dry rosé that keeps the picnic going. Perfect company for all you can grill. Ask your wine merchant to look into carrying this bottle.

Not red nor white, but salmon pink in color. On the nose you’ll whiff cherries, strawberries, candied ginger, minerals, spice, and a slight hint of toast. This has medium body, nice richness, and crisp acidity. On the palate the fresh, crisp fruit shares the spotlight with minerals, ginger, and a nice herbal note. The finish is long and lingering.

Okay—with many of the foodies out and about, the participation of grilling has taken on its own starring role. To beat the heat, everyone has their “grilling beverage” in one hand and their spatula in the other.

Often enough, we grilling vino-heads surely enjoy an ice-cold beer! If I do a white grilling wine, traditionally it’s been the clean and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc.

This year, I’m going a bit deeper with a bit more complex flavors—but with the same fresh and thirst-quenching quaff: the 2013 Tom Gore Chardonnay. Around $15 at Total

Wine & More, Palm Desert 760.346.2029 Tom Gore is a second generation grape farmer from Sonoma County, and is now having wine bottled under his own name.

The label is fairly new to the market place.

The wine opens with soft aromas—fresh off an apple orchard. Then a very clean palate of apple, peach and vanilla, with a light buttery feel in the middle. It’s one of the liveliest Chardonnays with a classic chard profile. Served all chilled up, it doesn’t lose its focus as it warms in the glass—not that I’m letting that happen!

Besides staying with the Gore Chardonnay for the meal, another bright and refreshing white wine to recommend is the 2014 Onesta Grenache Blanc, around $20, also from Lodi. We all have heard of its full flavored rouge cousin, Grenache (Noir) in France, or, the Garnacha in Spain, so now’s the time to taste the light and sleek savors of the blanc.

White flowers, Meyer lemon, and a hint of white peach jump out of the glass. A comforting light wine with complex layers of sea mist and minerality. It’s a sexy thirstquencher for picnic fare on a hot summer

day. Again, have your wine shop contact Ricco at Authentic Wines 760.799.2742 or, Ricco@AuthenticWS.com.

When it comes to the “quintessential” American red wine, the argument for Zinfandel or Petite Sirah is very persuasive.

Both of course have roots in Europe, as with most varietals, but these two reds are pretty much exclusively Californian.

However, if you’re chiming in on that very point, you already have your Zin or Petite in mind and ready to uncork. So, as we’ve done above, let’s look to some different varietals on the red horizon.

Over the weekend we had the opportunity to attend Costa Nichol’s Carneros Wine Tasting at his Desert Wine & Spirts/Go-Deli Market Saturday wine tasting

event in Palm Springs, 760-327-770. Go to facebook.com/DesertWinesAndSpirits for weekly alerts on the wine tastings.

Tasting through some delicious Carneros Chardonnay & Pinot Noir, Costa threw in the mix a 100% Pinot Meunier red wine, with the 2012 Domaine Chandon Pinot Meunier, $20. Of course you’ve heard of this varietal—it’s the 3rd blending grape in Champagne, which is also blended in Domaine Chandon’s sparkling wines.

Aged for 10 months in 20% new French oak before bottling, look for pleasing plum, cherry and pomegranate aromas with flavors that are balanced with a subtle earthiness and well-integrated oak. This very tasty and lively red can be chilled for the picnic and can match the grilled fare.

Running with the colors of Old Glory— red, white & blue, one can finish up by enjoying your grandmother’s recipe for blueberry wine. Or, there is a Santa Barbara County wine that simply shouts seamless and spicy blueberry and currant flavors. The 2012 Point Concepción Merlot, Czar & Rey, $20, is full bodied, but extremely soft and supple. Can be chilled and will match well with burgers and ribs.

Happy Birthday America! Cheers!

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HE’S BACK.. AND NOT GOING AWAY.. EVER.

TERMINATOR GENISYS Whether you want him or not, Schwarzennegger’s back. He’s older -- a lot older -- and looks like he’s suffering from a terminal dose of the Russian flesheating drug Krokadil. Schwarzenegger acknowledges his age with the obvious line, “I’m old, not obsolete.” Audiences, no doubt, will be the judge of that in this sometimes silly but action-filled 5th iteration of the 31 year-old franchise that triggered in me a bittersweet fondness for the first sequel, the R-rated best of the series

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY.” If you’re counting on a continuing story based on the previous “chapters,” you need to let go of that reasonable notion, because everything, including back-story, has been reimagined.

The newly refurbished plot elements have resistance leader John Connor (Jason Clarke) sending Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 -- no, he doesn’t cross paths with Buckaroo Bonzai, Marty McFly or George Orwell, but how cool would that be?! His mission is to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia

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Clarke) and protect our collective future.

However, a unexpected -- but predictable to the audience -- turn of events splits time itself and Sgt. Reese quickly discovers he’s trapped in an unfamiliar past, where he must confront new friends and foes including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger). But, get this; his larger mission is to reset the future!

Is that even possible? On a lesser note, one of the many lingering questions I have is why does Emelia Clark’s Sarah O’Conner character refer to Schwarzenegger Guardian as “Pops”? But no matter, Clark is easy on the eye.

Still, a lot of what we learned in the previous Terminator iterations about everything from liquid metal to time travel must be revised. That kept a part of my brain busy while I was being tickled and teased by the visceral PG-13 action on screen.

Although there were many 3D moments that worked, I suggest that if a movie’s going to add another dimension, let it be extreme. I want to duck or jump out of my seat, otherwise what’s the point?

No matter, I was entertained even though I wanted a bigger ending that pulled the rug out from under me. Many times I got the feeling that this edition was intended as a set up for the 6th movie in the franchise. I didn’t like that; it took me out of the movie.

And another thing, hasn’t enough time passed that there now exists technology that can kill cyborgs? A bit of vulnerability could add much need emotional resonance to this franchise that just keeps on ticking.

The look of the film is better than I expected, as are the CG effects. The 3D is crisp and clean but not necessary. Now showing, in 3D and 2D, at Cinemas Palme d’Or in Palm Desert.

NEW FOR THE HOME THEATER: BLACK STALLION (1979) A perfect film and certainly among the most beautiful of any movie ever made, director Carroll Ballard’s timeless love story of a boy and his wild horse is finally available in a stunning Blu-ray edition. From the crystalline shores of a deserted island to the green grass and dusty roads of 1940s suburban America, Ballard and director of photography Caleb Deschanel create a film

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of consistent visual invention and purity, one that also features an indelible supporting performance by the late and beloved Mickey Rooney as a retired jockey and a gorgeous. And then there’s the hauntingly beautiful score by Carmine Coppola that perfectly matches the look and emotion of this great film that is a must for the home digital library.

This is a new, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Caleb Deschanel, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack on the Blu-ray.

Among the generous and actually interesting extras are five short films by director Carroll Ballard, with new introductions by the filmmaker: Pigs! (1965), The Perils of Priscilla (1969), Rodeo (1969), Seems Like Only Yesterday (1971), and Crystallization (1974) Also, there’s a new conversation between Ballard and film critic Scott Foundas.

And also a fresh interview with cinematographer Deschanel. I liked the bonus piece featuring Mary Ellen Mark discussing her superb photographs from the film’s set. Criterion. Blu-ray. robinesimmons@aol.com

ith water restrictions in place, California is beginning to understand the value of water and how life might change for permanently if this drought does not end soon. In Paolo Bacigalupi’s novel, The Water Knife (Knopf, 384 pages) a world without water is a dark, dirty and dangerous place.

Set in the near future – maybe two, ten or 100 years – the Southwest is at war over water. California, Nevada and Arizona fight to get their share of what’s left of the Colorado River. This shortage has forced other states to block people from immigrating to northern states and the Federal government is powerless to intervene.

Food production and energy generation has been dramatically affected by drought conditions leaving inhabitants hungry and without electricity. Dust storms block out the sun and make everything gritty.

People are desperate to leave Phoenix and mass at the boarders, but armed militias shoot and kill those trying to cross illegally. Texans are loathed and considered the dregs of society. Showers are rare and a cup of water is expensive.

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who rule the slums of the migrating masses while the wealthy luxuriate in controlled environments called “arcologies.”

Angel Velasquez is a “water knife. ” It’s his job to cut off water supplies. He is a well-paid muscle for Catherine Case, head of Southern Nevada’s Water Authority. Case is ruthless and will stop at nothing to ensure the Las Vegas arcology developments stay lush for her rich clientele.

Angel and a team of trained enforcers are sent to destroy a water treatment plant that serves a community of 100,000 people.

The spilling of blood is more common than the spilling of water.

When rumors of water rights to an ancient Indian aquifer surface, a desperate search ensues as each state scrambles to get access to the water worth billions of dollars.

Lucy Monroe, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, has been covering the water

problems in Phoenix. She could go north, but doesn’t want to. Her friend is dead and she knows it has everything to do with the lost water rights.

Maria Villarosa just wants to go north to start a new life. But she too is caught up in the hunt for the water rights. It could mean a future for her in the north. Circumstances bring the three together, but each has an agenda of his and her own.

The world in The Water Knife is a frightening scenario to be sure. It is easy to see how quickly civilization could collapse when water becomes scarce.

Author Bacigalupi does a good job painting the horror of a boarder town filled with corruption, violence and suffering of those who simply want to find a better life.

There is plenty of action and thrills as the protagonist Angel finds himself caught up in dangerous situations that could cost him his life. But then, everyone in this story is on the edge of death. One wrong move, and not only Angel, but Lucy and Maria could end up at the bottom of an empty pool where the dead are tossed away like trash. Life without water and surviving the mayhem is a daily challenge.

This story is very timely. The California drought is serious. We all know that water is essential for life and we can’t live without it. So the subject is compelling. However, the story bored me. I kept waiting for the suspense to build and the characters to converge for a life-changing action-filled climax to change the course of their reality – it never happens.

I wanted to learn more about water rights and what it means when California has “senior” rights and the Native Americans have “junior” rights. The novel missed some valuable lessens on water distribution and how the states share the Colorado River.

Much of the information was redundant and the characters’ dialogue was more about charming banter than the seriousness of their dire situation and the need to get the water rights into the right hands.

The plot was disjointed and amiss. The story felt like a first draft. Or simply, it was the author’s lack of maturity as a storyteller. He couldn’t deliver the promise of the premise.

Perhaps this book was rushed to publication to capitalize on the current water crisis, but it failed to keep me at the edge of my seat.

I thirsted for more desperate action and a sweet twist of fate for the threesome.

The Water Knife did however make me consider a future without water. It made me grateful that our desert community – our oasis -- has an aquifer with its own water source. For that, I am more than grateful.

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by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Let The Numbers Do The Talk’in!

• In 2011 Fireworks caused an estimated 18,000 reported fires, including 1,200 total structure fires, 400 vehicle fires, and 16,300 outside and other fires. These fires resulted in an estimated eight reported civilian deaths, and $32 million in direct property damage. In 2013, U.S. hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 11,400 people for fireworks related injuries; There has been an estimated 30% rise in 2014.

• On Independence Day in a typical year, far more U.S. fires are reported than on any other day, and fireworks account for two out of five of those fires, more than any

other cause of fires.

• With these numbers, “leave it to the professionals” reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Go to a professional fireworks show. We want you to enjoy the 4th of July, but statistics show the odds may be against you!

• For additional fireworks safety and to determine if fireworks are allowed in your community contact your local fire department and take the fireworks safety quiz: fireworkssafety.org Happy 4th of July - Be Safe and Be Sane!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

Haddon Libby

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July 2 to July 8, 2015

Freedom Requires Tolerance

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ndependence Day is a celebration of the liberation of the United States of America from the oppressive rule of Great Britain. With this as the backdrop, why is it that some Americans work so hard at having their freedoms protected yet also work tirelessly at suppressing the rights and freedoms of other peaceful Americans?

There were two Supreme Court rulings last week that dealt directly with competing views of America - the validity of the Affordable Care Act and same-sex marriage.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of laws that allow for health care subsidies for the less fortunate and financially challenged.

The Supreme Court also eliminated laws that prevent same-sex couples from marrying.

The Affordable Care Act is nothing more than the extension of Medicare to people

who cannot afford health care without government assistance. In the wealthiest country in the world, is it not fair to assume that health care is a basic right regardless of a person’s income or age?

Similarly, why should any two people of legal age be prevented from expressing their love toward each other through a contract of matrimony?

Some religious folks will say that samesex marriage runs afoul of their beliefs.

Those same people should remember that many of America’s first settlers came here so that they could worship in the way that they felt was right. Those settlers were persecuted and often killed in their homelands for their unique views of God. By coming to America, they could live in a land of tolerance toward people of all beliefs.

One cannot live in a society that allows for religious freedom and tolerance and expect that this same society will limit individual freedoms. How can someone expect full control over their own decisions, choices and beliefs and not expect that others will want the same?

As an example, a court ruling in 1967 confirmed that interracial marriage was legal. Previously, people of different races could be imprisoned for simply marrying.

Back then, many electeds felt that each

state should determine whether interracial marriage was legal - a fact seemingly lost on Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, an African-American man who is married to a Caucasian woman.

And let’s not forget the right to vote.

Women gained the right to vote in 1920.

Non-property owning men gained the right to vote in 1865, while African Americans had to wait another 100 years to 1965. Many people in control at each of these historic milestones wanted their own personal freedoms but also wanted to control the rights of others to do the same.

Author James Redfield of The Celestine Prophecy has suggested that people who try to control the actions and beliefs of others suffer from a form of neurosis based on childhood feelings of powerlessness.

When we hear that many people feel that same-sex marriage or basic health care rights are decisions that each state

needs to make, we can harken back to past situations. People felt the same way toward interracial marriage and voting rights and slavery and child labor and a litany of other equal rights struggles that Americans have fought so hard for.

America is about the freedom to pray for the God that you believe in…or no God whatsoever. It is about marrying the person whom you hope to spend the rest of your life with. America is also about providing a basic safety net to our elderly and those in no position to take care of themselves.

America is about the ideal that all men are created equal. Any person or group of people who tries to limit another person’s freedom means that those people are not really for freedom but some totalitarian or authoritarian ideal.

And that is not very American.

On this most American of all holiday weekends, honor and celebrate those who have fought for the freedoms that most take for granted.

Haddon Libby is Managing Partner of Winslow Drake, an investment advisory practice and can be reached at hlibby@ winslowdrake.com.

Dale Gribow On The Law

This Saturday’s July 4th Means Parties, Drinking & Accidents While Driving hether you are celebrating at Sometimes your lack of memory or poor FST’s for 30 days.

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a backyard BBQ, enjoying the fireworks at the Casino in Rancho Mirage or at Palm Desert Park, the chances are you will be drinking as you enjoy the holiday festivities. DUI’s and Accidents occur when there are more people on the roads and more people who have been drinking and driving.

This year July 4th occurs on a Saturday which results in more parties, drinking, arrests and accidents than most years with a midweek holiday. Typically this holiday is the last influx of visitors who will be partying with the desert locals. Together this will result in more DUI arrests and accidents. Many of those accidents will involve one or more drivers who had been drinking.

Of course accidents can occur without drinking but an accident involving alcohol yields an arrest that makes the incident more serious. If you are in an accident and have not been drinking, call 911 to get an officer there to make a report to memorialize the facts.

Use your smart phone to take pix of all cars, injuries, parties and if your phone can... also record witness statements.

If injured go to a hospital or urgent care asap. If you do not the insurance company will later argue if you were really injured you would have sought immediate medical help right.

I realize that no matter what I write today, most of you will not follow or remember my directions and many of you will get stopped at a DUI checkpoint over the July 4th weekend.

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are from “Black and White Fever” where you get nervous when you see a police officer. Of course you do not have to have been drinking to develop “the fever” but do try to jot down the facts to share with your lawyer for either your DUI defense or prosecution of your Accident case.

On my weekly legal radio show I started off each show saying People Don’t Plan to Fail, They Fail to Plan. If you understand and remember what I am sharing this week you will be Planning Ahead. If you are stopped for a possible DUI remember that the Field Sobriety Tests (FST’s) at the scene are OPTIONAL as is the BREATH TEST at the scene. Politely tell the officer that you understand the FST and Breath test are optional and you elect “not to take them”. Then courteously request a Blood Test where you will be taken to the hospital or police station to get a blood draw.

As a reminder of what to do, I suggest you CUT OUT the info “card” on the page to the left of this article and hand it to the officer when stopped. That alone will save you a lot of aggravation The following is a step by step of what will happen with a DUI: A DUI is a criminal offense that has two separate legal proceedings: The Court and The DMV Hearing. During the booking and custody the officer will snatch your license and give you a pink form (in addition to your white or yellow citation) which is a temporary license

You will be asked to submit to another chemical test (breath or blood) at the station to determine your Blood Alcohol Content. You will be fingerprinted and a booking photograph will be taken. You will usually be released on your own recognizance after 4 hours in custody.

It is important to remember to call DMV to schedule a Hearing Within 10 days of the arrest. Better yet immediately call an Attorney who will call DMV for you and maybe get a hearing officer he/she knows. At the hearing your lawyer presents evidence and can subpoena witnesses, including the arresting officer. Your attorney can advocate for your license and driving privileges, and the DMV will then rule on whether or not the officer had reasonable cause to stop and take your license... and whether your breath was .08 or more.

The DMV hearing is stacked against the driver as the hearing officer is both the prosecutor and judge and they win 90% (plus) of the cases. However the hearing gives you a glimpse of the case and the evidence against the driver.

At the Arraignment you, or your attorney, on your behalf, will appear and enter a not guilty plea. Your attorney can discuss the case with the DA and possibly negotiate a plea bargain; set the case for Motions to Dismiss and or for a Pre Trial or Trial proceeding.

With a trial the DA and your lawyer will present evidence, argue, and cross-examine

any witnesses. The jury will then decide whether or not you are guilty of driving under the influence and OR driving with a blood alcohol of .08 or more.

The court sentences you after a plea bargain or conviction. The penalties will differ based on the circumstances of your case, but could include fines, jail time and or home arrest with an ankle bracelet, community service, and alcohol education.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE, CALL A TAXI OR UBER……IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME! DALE GRIBOW TOP LAWYER - Palm Springs Life (DUI/ Accident) 2011-2016 Perfect AVVO 10.0 Peer Review Rating “Preeminent” Rating by Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory Selected for Rue “Best Attorneys of America” (Limited to Top 100 Attorneys per state) 2015 Client Appreciation Award & 2015Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award Only Attorney Appointed to CVAG Public Safety and CLINTON Foundation DUI study committees If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact him at 760 837-7500 or dale@ dalegribowlaw.com.

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by Julie Buehler

Super Bowl Curse Comes Out Swinging, Do The Niners Stand A Chance?

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was at the Timothy Bradley vs Jesse Vargas title fight. A WBO Welterweight belt on the line, Bradley supporters filing in to support their guy, the sky overcast above Stubhub Center, but the opportunity for our local boxing champ to regain international repute was bright.

I sat in press row, punching out the lead to my story, the first few grafs outlining the incredible journey Bradley’s been on to reach this pinnacle.

Then I got a tap on the shoulder.

I turned around, “Uh, hi, Julie. Can I get a picture with you? We love your work.”

I stood up, “Oh, yes! Thank you!”

At this point, I assumed the natural evolution of conversation would be to the fight, Bradley, the pride of a local man beating the odds and overcoming the insane politics of boxing to have a chance to hoist yet another World title. Or perhaps the conversation could travel to discuss the traffic these desert sports fans endured to witness Bradley’s feat in person. We could have talked about the weather, the food, the beer, anything pertaining to the sport we were about to enjoy.

Nope.

“Hey, what’s up with your Niners. Anyone else retire yet?”

I didn’t expect a kidney shot, so I stumbled a bit.

“How many is that now?” One of the fans jabbed. “Is there any shot they make the playoffs?”

Another with a tough right hook. “Are you even going to watch the games this year?” They were going for the knockout. But I’ve got a strong chin.

“Fellas, here’s the deal. It’s called the Super Bowl Curse and it’s become evidenced earlier that expected for the Niners.”

I stunned them with my own combination and went on educating these boxing fans on the consequences of hosting the world’s most illustrious single day sporting event: The Super Bowl.

They say it’s an “honor” to host the Super Bowl.

Or so the host committee and NFL owners want you to believe. The economic impact on a city can be profound and reach nearly half a billion dollars.

Now, add to that supposed “honor” the fact THIS coming Super Bowl, the one in Santa Clara, hosted by my San Francisco 49ers, is Super Bowl 50 and a celebration of half a century of the growing spectacle that has become less and less about football and more and more about Americana, and you can be sure this is going to be the biggest Super Bowl celebration ever.

So it makes sense, IF there is such a thing as a Super Bowl curse, which levels franchises anointed as host, that it be particularly potent when the game is particularly important.

Like Super Bowl 50.

Not sure if I’ve been hit too many times in my head? Think I’m a wack-job just hoping to excuse an unbelievably tumultuous offseason for my beloved team?

Consider the evidence, my friend.

In the previous 49 Super Bowl season, only 23 times has the host team managed a .500 record or above and only 11 teams have made the playoffs who were hosting the big game.

But it’s not just the fact teams have a tough time earning a winning record or making the playoffs, it’s the fact that DISASTER has befallen a great deal of teams that have the inglorious “honor” of Super Bowl host.

Just look at last year.

The Super Bowl was in Phoenix for the first time since 2007.

In 2013, the Arizona Cardinals were one of the few teams in NFL history (19th to be exact) that won 10+ games and still missed the playoffs. So coming into 2014, the expectations were high for head coach Bruce Arians’ second season.

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Enter the Super Bowl Curse.

In training camp, Darnell Docket, a beefy star defensive lineman blew out his ACL, and was out for the year. Versatile linebacker Daryl Washington was suspended for the season for repeated violations of the NFL drug policy. A running back was kicked off the team for domestic violence, while another was lost for the year for hernia surgery. Tyrann Mathieu missed the first part of the season recovering from 2 knee injuries, then once he came back, missed more games with a thumb fracture.

But the team still kept winning. It seemed they were stronger than the pummeling the Super Bowl Curse could offer.

But then quarterback Carson Palmer suffered another ACL tear in November and was knocked out for the season.

And the Cardinals chances for a playoff victory went down with him.

They did make the playoffs. Impressively so. And they’re one of those 11 teams to host a Super Bowl and make the post season. But they lost on the road to the Carolina Panthers. They simply couldn’t go 12 rounds with the Super Bowl Curse.

The year before, 2013, the Jets and Giants hosted the big game, neither made the playoffs, and the Jets ended up drafting Geno Smith in the next draft.

I could rest my case right there. But there’s more.

The year before, 2012, the Saints hosted Super Bowl 47. The same season they had the Bountygate scandal suspensions to deal with and appeals to launch. They suffered their first losing season in 5 seasons.

The year before that, 2011, the Indianapolis Colts were the host. The city of Indy did a beautiful job and the Super Bowl curse did some its best work on the franchise as well.

2011 marked the only year in a decade the team failed to win more than 10 games and make the playoffs.

In fact, no team in NFL history won more

regular season games in a decade than the Colts did between 2000-2009. So one of the most consistent franchises in NFL history couldn’t put up a fight against the Super Bowl Curse??

They didn’t stand a chance.

Peyton Manning was lost for the WHOLE season with a neck injury. The team started Kerry Collins to start the season, concussions mercifully took him out, then they placed Curtis Painter under center.

That was painful. He had nice hair, but that’s the only compliment you could offer him. Then Dan Orlovsky was the quarterback. In less than one season the team went from Peyton Manning and setting new NFL records to Dan Orlovsky and a 2-14 record. Yeah, just coincidence that they were also hosting the Super Bowl.

The year before, 2010, Dallas saw Tony Romo suffer a broken collar bone, they finished 6-10.

The year before, 2009, the Dolphins, who had made the playoffs the previous year, went 7-9, missed the playoffs and haven’t been back since.

The curse stretches far back too. How about the 1980 New Orleans Saints. They were coming off an 8-8 season in 1979, and did not win a game in 1980 until Week 15 where the beat the Jets in New York, 21-20. Then they lost the season finale and limped into their Super Bowl hosting responsibilities for the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders.

I could go on, but I think the Super Bowl Curse has been prevalent enough that I needn’t help you draw conclusions about the 49ers pending season.

They’re hosting the iconic Golden Anniversary of the sporting world’s most fantastic event. And they’ve already started paying dearly for it.

Now, all that being said, don’t count the Niners out just yet.

They’ve taken some blows this offseason for sure, but they’re not on the mat. They still have solid leadership on the offensive and defensive lines and talent at the skill positions.

Are they any match for the Super Bowl Curse?

We won’t know til the bell rings.

by Flint Wheeler

NBA Draft Leads To More Questions Than Answers..

he Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the future of the franchise begins now after they drafted former Ohio State Buckeyes standout D’Angelo Russell as the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.

The selection was a surprise to many since the Lakers were expected to pick Duke center Jahlil Okafor which they say will be a safer decision for the struggling team.

Instead they took the risk and got themselves a guard which has a huge potential to be the face of the franchise in the coming years.

Russell only spent one season with Ohio State but had excellent averages of 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.

“That franchise isn’t used to losing, and I’m a winning player,” Russell said of the Lakers in a report by the Associated Press.

The 19-year-old also spoke about working with five-time champion Lakers star Kobe Bryant.

“I’m really looking forward to him taking me under his wing, if possible, and really just feeding me the most knowledge he can,” Russell said according to the Associated Press.

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already complimented Russell during his workouts with the Lakers ahead of the draft and believes he has the chance to be a superstar.

As guards slowly take over the league, Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said they did not select Russell because of the transition happening in the NBA. But Russell believes otherwise and said about the Golden State Warriors, “I mean, who won the championship? They did. They put something together that was beautiful with just wings and guards. There was no size really on the floor, so I feel like it’s slowly been changing to a wing and guard league.”

The other two picks for Los Angeles are 27th overall pick forward Larry Nance Jr. from Wyoming and 34th overall pick Anthony Brown who is a California-native out of Stanford.

But who are the winners and the losers?

Who are the teams who walked away with the best hauls? Who are the general managers who have some explaining to do? In the space below, I attempt to make sense of it all.

Winner: Timberwolves. Minnesota selected Karl-Anthony Towns with the No. 1

pick. Towns is a franchise guy, and now the Timberwolves have two of those between Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Towns will benefit greatly from the tutelage of Kevin Garnett. And in a few years, Minnesota will be a team to reckon with.

Winner: Kevin Garnett. The Big Ticket made his NBA debut before Karl-Anthony Towns was born. Twenty years in the league.

If that isn’t winning, I don’t know what is.

Loser: Celtics. Boston tried exceptionally hard to get into the top 10, even reportedly offering four first-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for the rights to No. 9 (Michael Jordan said no, and picked Frank Kaminsky).

The Celtics took Terry Rozier with the No. 16 pick and created a logjam at point guard with Marcus Smart and Isaiah Thomas. Then they took R.J. Hunter with the No. 28 pick and created a logjam at shooting guard with Avery Bradley, James Young and Evan Turner.

Puzzling draft for the Celtics.

Loser: Hornets. Charlotte turned down multiple first-rounders from the Celtics to take Frank Kaminsky. We have all the laughter over here.

Winner: Knicks. Love what New York did.

Porzingis could be a superstar, and Jerian Grant is one of the most underrated players in

the draft. Knicks fans did not like the selection of Porzingis. But his skill level and 7-foot-1 frame could make him an elite player. At No. 4, you take that.

No Grade: Clippers :) After much speculation and anticipation regarding the Clippers buying into the 2015 NBA Draft in order to add some young talent, they were able to pull it off, trading cash considerations to the New Orleans Pelicans for the 56th overall pick. Dan Woike of the Orange County Register reports that the cost of the pick was about $600,000, which leaves them with about $2.4 million to use as cash considerations in trades before the amount resets on July 1st.

After acquiring the pick, the Clippers opted to have the Pelicans select Branden Dawson, giving them additional depth at the forward positions. Dawson, a 22, 6’7” player from Michigan State, averaged 12 points and 9 rebounds in 30 minutes per game last season in what was his senior year. However, he’s not a great shooter, not making a single 3 in his collegiate career.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of July 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19): To determine whether you are aligned with the cosmic flow, please answer the following questions. 1. Would you say that your current situation is more akin to treading water in a mosquito-ridden swamp, or conducting a ritual of purification in a clear mountain stream?

2. Have you been wrestling with boring ghosts and arguing with traditions that have lost most of their meaning? Or have you been transforming your past and developing a riper relationship with your roots?

3. Are you stuck in a gooey muck? Or are you building a flexible new foundation?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus singer Sam Smith won four Grammys this year, largely on the strength of his hit single “Stay with Me.” The song has a lush gospel choir backing up his lead vocals, or so it seems. But in fact, every voice in that choir is his own. He recorded twenty separate harmony tracks that were woven together to create the big sound. What would be the equivalent in your world, Taurus? How could you produce a wealth of support for yourself? What might you do to surround yourself with a web of help and nourishment? How can you amplify and intensify your efforts so they have more clout? Now would be an excellent time to explore possibilities like these.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Born under the sign of Gemini, Gustave Courbet (1819-1877) was a French painter who upset traditionalists. Unlike many of his contemporaries, he wasn’t interested in creating idealistic art based on historical and religious themes. He focused on earthy subjects about which he had direct experience, like the day-to-day lives of peasants and laborers. So even though he became a highly praised celebrity by his mid-thirties, the arbiters of the art world tried to exclude him. For example, they denied him a place in Exposition Universelle, a major international exhibition in Paris.

In response, Courbet built a temporary gallery next door to the main hall, where he displayed his own work. As you strive to get your voice heard, Gemini, I urge you to be equally cheeky and innovative. Buy yourself a megaphone or erect your own clubhouse or launch a new enterprise. Do whatever it takes to show who you really are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I am trying to be unfamiliar with what I am doing,” said composer John Cage in describing his creative process. That’s excellent counsel for you to meditate on, Cancerian.

The less expertise and certainty you have about the rough magic you’re experimenting with, the more likely it is that this magic will lead you to useful breakthroughs. To bolster Cage’s advice and help you get the most from your period of self-reinvention, I offer you this quote from Picasso: “I imitate everyone except myself.”

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your words of wisdom come from Leo artist Andy Warhol: “Sometimes people let the same problem make them miserable for years, when they could just say, ‘so what.’ That’s one of my favorite things to say. ‘So what.’” Can I interest you in that approach, Leo? It has similarities to the Buddhist strategy of cultivating non-attachment -- of dropping your fixations about matters that can’t be controlled or changed. But I suspect you would draw special benefits from the breezy, devil-may-care spirit of Warhol’s version. So start there.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In her late twenties, J. K. Rowling was a single mother living on welfare.

That’s when she began work on her Harry Potter books. Craig Newmark had turned 42 by the time he founded Craigslist. One of the world’s most oft-visited websites is HuffingtonPost.com, which Arianna Huffington established when she was 54.

As for Harland Sanders, creator of KFC: He didn’t begin building the global empire of fried-chicken restaurants until the age of 65. I hope the preceding serves as a pep talk, Virgo, reminding you that it’s never to late to instigate the project of a lifetime.

The time between now and your birthday in 2016 will be an especially favorable phase to do so. Start ruminating on what it might be.

© Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s the power-building phase of your astrological cycle. To take maximum advantage, convey the following message to your subconscious mind: “I know you will provide me with an abundance of insight, inspiration, and energy for whatever intention I choose to focus on. And during the next four weeks, my intention will be to cultivate, expand, and refine my personal power. I will especially focus on what author Stephen R. Covey called ‘the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habits and to cultivate higher, more effective ones.’”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’m a big fan of science and logic and objective thinking. Most of us need more of that good stuff. The world would be a saner, safer place if we all got regular lessons on how to be more reasonable and rational. But in the immediate future, Scorpio, I’ll steer you in a different direction. I believe you will benefit from injecting your imagination with primal raw crazy wild mojo.

For example, you might read utopian science fiction and fairy tales about talking animals and poetry that scrambles your intellectual constructs. You could remember your dreams and ruminate about them as if they were revelations from the Great Beyond. You may also find it healthy to fantasize profusely about forbidden and impossible and hilarious adventures.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There are lots of inquiries and invitations coming your way -- perhaps too many. I don’t think you should pursue all of them.

In fact, I suspect that only one would ultimately make you a better human being and a braver explorer and a wiser lover. And that one, at first glance, may have not as much initial appeal as some of the others. So your first task is to dig deep to identify the propositions that are attractive on the surface but not very substantial. Then you’re more likely to recognize the offer that will have lasting value even if it doesn’t make a spectacular first impression.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “I find a lot of people physically attractive, but finding people mentally and spiritually attractive is different and much harder for me.” So says 40ozshawty on her Tumblr page. If you share that frustration, I have good news. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re due to encounter a higher-than-usual percentage of mentally and spiritually attractive people in the next six weeks. But I wonder how you’ll deal with this abundance. Will you run away from it, feeling overwhelmed by the prospect that your life could get more interesting and complicated? Or will you embrace it, daringly welcoming the interesting complications?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I think you will generate good fortune for yourself by choosing between two equally invigorating but challenging tasks: losing your illusion or using your illusion. Both are quite worthy of your attention and intelligence.

To succeed at either would fuel your emotional growth for months to come. You probably can’t do them both, however. So which will it be: Will you purge the illusion, or put it to work for you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Do you sometimes imagine yourself to be an underachieving underdog?

If so, I suggest you start weaning yourself from that fantasy. Do you on occasion allow people to take advantage of you? It’s time to outgrow that role.

Do you ever flirt with being a self-pitying martyr?

Say bye-bye to that temptation. Cosmic forces are conspiring to relieve you of tendencies to act in any or all of those ways. I’m not saying you will instantly transform into a swashbuckling hero who knocks people over with your radiant self-assurance. But you will, at the very least, be ready to learn much, much more about how to wield your vulnerability as a superpower.

Homework: What would be most fun and interesting thing for you to learn next? Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

July 2 to July 8, 2015

Mind, body & Spirit

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by Bronwyn Ison

trength, Courage, Prestige, Spirit, Wisdom, Loyalty, Balance, Meditation, Healing, Faith, Connection with Higher Power, Freedom, Awareness, Perspective and Insight. Are any of the aforementioned your personal characteristics? If you possess a majority, you are likely an eagle.

Be mindful with whom you keep your company. Eagles are leaders. Those with eagle characteristics choose to spend their time with others who are like-minded. They do not expend their time, nor should they, with people who idle life away in negative thoughts or activities. Therefore, you may need to scrutinize who you are choosing to share time with and how often.

Misery loves company. If someone is unhappy, they may do anything to make you feel weak and weary. I often refer to this group of individuals as Hoover’s. Like a vacuum, they will eviscerate any amount of life from you. Refute this attempt. Often this is easier said than executed. Perhaps we all have visited both sides of this equation.

Differentiate between someone who is venting and relinquishing their frustrations and/or attempting to bring you down with them. Being a friend is admirable.

Implement and know your boundaries.

You must flee from people who display crow or vulture like characteristics.

Unfortunately, this kind of person will likely gossip, wreak havoc in the workplace, expect you to pity them and/or exhaust you mentally. Do not succumb to such manipulation. You may have fallen victim to this person. If this is you, devise a plan and separate yourself. However, you may be the vulture in the workplace or home. Take an honest look at yourself. If you think you are the culprit then it’s time to reevaluate why you are acting hostile and immature.

Choose to surround yourself with positive and inspiring people. If this is challenging, you may need to find quiet time to meditate/pray. The more you socialize with negative people the chances are you will be just as they are… hence, birds of a feather flock together.

Life is too short to waste your precious time on negativity. Not to mention these people will render you mentally and physically ill. They will possess a strangle hold on you. You are their lifeline. Dismiss or pull the cord from all of these relationships.

You have an option to be an eagle and soar. Spread your wings and fly!

Bronwyn Ison is the owner of Evolve Yoga. e-volveyoga.com 760.564.YOGA (9642)

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by Sunny Simon

Plump Up Your Paycheck

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could almost feel the joy jump off the screen as I read my client’s email. It went like this: “Good news! I ask for and got my raise last Friday. I didn’t get what I initially requested, but I received it in the end. I was happy about the increase, but really proud of myself for speaking up. This was a first. I’ve never before had to ask for a raise.”

It was good news indeed! Several weeks prior we discussed her salary situation. My client, Diana, a CPA, has been with her employer for about fifteen months and worked extremely hard through two tax seasons. We both knew she deserved a salary increase, but it was up to her to make her voice be heard. To do that, took composure, confidence and a few other elements. Thinking of asking for a raise? Read on.

Your chances for getting a salary increase are good if you understand the three key elements. Scoring a win in any negotiation requires preparation. Know your numbers.

Diana researched what other CPA’s were making in her city. She also reviewed HR’s data on salary structures. If you need help with gathering figures, try GlassDoor or PayScale.

Timing is essential. One of the questions I asked Diana was how the firm was doing financially. She knew they had a good year and

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there was money in the coffers for key players.

Another important aspect of timing is selecting an opportune time to hold the meeting. Don’t ask to convene with your boss when she is knee deep in preparing a major presentation.

Perfect timing is something I learned long ago.

Whenever I needed to negotiate with my Dad, I arose at 5:00am and joined him in our kitchen for breakfast. He was a morning person, and since no one else in our family was up at that hour, I had his undivided attention.

The most crucial element to fattening your paycheck is evidence. Take the time to build a case of how you added value in the past year.

Did you save the company money? Win a key contract? Bring new clients to the firm? Perhaps you mentored other employees, created a more efficient work process, or developed an idea for a new product.

Prior to the day you sit opposite the key decision maker, practice your script. Do you sound confident or are the words spewing out of your mouth? Keep perfecting your pitch.

Then take a deep breath, conjure up your most confident attitude and present your case. Good luck!

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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by dr peter kadile

Dr. Peter M. Kadile is Board Certified in Family Medicine. He has an integrative, osteopathic medical practice and is also known as the local, house call doctor; Desert House Call Physician. He is on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center and medical director for Serenity Hospice. His office is located in beautiful Old Town La Quinta, 78-100 Main Street, Suite 207, La Quinta, CA 92253. (760) 777-7439. DesertHouseCalls@aol.com. deserthousecalldoc.com.

When to use & when not to Reuse

Hey Doc, I’m cleaning out my medicine cabinet. How good are medications if they are past their expiration date? -Shaun, DHS Shaun, that’s a good question that I frequently get asked by patients and friends. The expiration date on the bottle is the final date that the drug manufacturer guarantees the full potency and safety of that medication. For example, for Drug X, the manufacturer may have decided to test the drug two years after it was made and found it to still be 100% as potent as when it was first made. The drug manufacturer did not bother testing the drug three years after it was made so it cannot guarantee if it is just as potent, so the company can only guarantee potency at two years. The actual shelf life of a drug may be much longer than its expiration date. A study done by the FDA for the Department of Defense found that over 80% of the medications that they tested for stability were extended beyond their original expiration date by an average of five years. It should be noted that the drugs that were tested were in their original packaging. Once a drug is repackaged, the shelf life might decline.

There are no specific reports stating taking expired medications is toxic. The risk you take by taking expired medications is that it may not be as effective as it was prior to the expiration date.

Proper storage of medications may help extend their potency. Heat and humidity are enemies to medication so medicine cabinets may not be ideal. Since we live in the desert, it is very important not to leave medications in a hot car. Medications remain most stable in dry, cool places away from the light.

The drug bottle caps should also be tightly closed and of course keep medications away and out of the reach from children and pets.

As a general rule, if a medication

is essential for a chronic condition or life threatening disease (for example, hypertension, seizures or diabetes) it would be best not to take expired medication. If you want to take expired medication for minor health problems such as headaches, seasonal allergies or mild pain, it would be safe, it just may not be as effective or potent.

Dr. K., is it okay to reuse the plastic water bottles used for bottled water or soda? -Casey, Palm Springs Casey, one time re-use of a plastic water bottle after rinsing it out with soap and water should be okay, but I would throw it away after that. Repeated usage of these types of bottles, which can get damaged from repeated washings, increases the chance that chemicals will leak out of the plastic and into the liquid.

You should also never drink from a plastic water bottle that you left in the car in the summer heat. The heat can melt the plastic and the chemicals used to make the bottle could leach into the liquid and introduce toxins into your system.

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