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Kal rose to similar levels of greatness as a guest in a Jimi Fitz McCallum Theatre showcase of local artists. Kal could not only shred, he’d arrange the blues to build to sonic levels like an F-14 Tomcat. The music would come to a climax with Kal breaking sound barriers like Tom Cruise’s Maverick. Kal once chastised me for calling him a “local” artist. It’s true. He was an artist of international renown. Kal and Laurie belong in the history books just for being scheduled to play B.B. King’s last gig before he died. But I never hear their music on B.B. King’s Bluesville or the blues channel on Spectrum Music, which plays a lot of terrific contemporary blues. Only a few of Kal’s albums are on Spotify. I’m just glad I have many of Kal’s CDs to remember the music he brought to Palm Springs. He was our blues king. He was our guitar god.

The last time I saw Kal David was at my Desert Sun retirement party, May 31, 2019. He was playing guitar with John Carey and the Yve Evans band. He was a sideman.IwishKal could have been feted with a night like that of his own. I always figured he would. Even when he was struggling with pneumonia this week, I thought I’d get another chance to sing his praises for the way he could shred a guitar and sing the blues. But now that thrill is gone. His wife, the talented and soulful singer Lauri Bono, said today he passed away at age 79. Kal and Lauri are on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. But Kal in particular never got the credit he deserved. He was our king of the blues. He was our guitar god. In many ways, he kept Palm Springs real. No one wore pink scalloped shirts and white shoes after Kal and Lauri came to town. Kal had a notable career before arriving in the desert. He had a teenage band with Peter Cetera in the early ‘60s. He played lead guitar for John Mayall in the early ‘80s. He and Paul Cotton, future lead guitarist for Poco, had a dual lead guitar band called the Illinois Speed Press in the late ‘60s, which was ahead of its time with its mix of Chicago blues and Laurel played more like Buddy Guy. If you heard Kal play The Beatles’ “While My Guitar Gently Weeps,” featuring Clapton on lead guitar, you might think Kal played better than Clapton. His version of Jimi Hendrix’s “Red House” also was incomparable. I once brought James Gurley, lead guitarist for Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding Company, into the Blue Guitar to see Kal. Gurley recorded a pretty amazing guitar solo on the blues-based “Ball and Chain” and I thought he might enjoy dueling with Kal. But, after listening to one set, James turned to me and said, “Are you crazy? Do you think I’m going to get up and compete with that?”

From the Publisher: Last year we gave Kal David and Lauri Bono our “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the CV music Awards. It was our honor to do so and we are so grateful we got to do that before Kal’s passing. He truly was a legend not only here in the desert but throughout the country for so many years. Phil and I send Lauri all our love during this difficult time. We have written several articles about Kal in CV Weekly over the years: 7-23-2020 by Noe Gutierrez/ 1-62015 by Lisa Morgan/ 2-12-2013 by Lisa Morgan and a Cover story on 7-26-2012 by Lola Rossi. You can go to the Coachella Valley Weekly Archives to read these articles. I would like to thank Bruce Fessier for sharing his tribute to Kal with CV Weekly. Lauri also wanted to let everyone know that there will not be a funeral or memorial service for Kal as that was his wishes. She did say that, when the dust settles, she will throw a major benefit concert to let Kal’s many fans and friends honor him properly. RIP Kal.

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com August 25 to August 31, 2022 3 BY BRUCE FESSIER CONTENTS Remembering Kal David .......................... 3 See's Candies Rancho Mirage .................. 6 Wine & Design ........................................... 7 Consider This - Lizzo .................................. 8 Club Crawler Nightlife .............................. 9 Screeners 10 The Vino Voice ......................................... 12 Breaking The 4th Wall 13 Pet Place ............................................. 14-15 Haddon Libby 17 Dale Gribow ............................................. 17 Cyber Corner 18 Safety Tips ................................................ 18 Free Will Astrology .................................. 19 Cannabis Corner ...................................... 20 Send Me A Trainer ................................... 22 Coachella Valley Weekly (760) publisher@coachellavalleyweekly.com501-6228 coachellavalleyweekly.comfacebook.com/cvweeklytwitter.com/cvweekly1 Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Kirby, Kathy Bates, Raymond Bill Club Crawler Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Head Music Writer Esther Sanchez Head Feature Writer Crystal Harrell Feature Writers Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmons, Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower Writers/Contributors: Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Craig Michaels, Janet McAfee, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Rob Brezny, Denise Ortuno Neil, Dee Jae Cox, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman, Ed Heethuis, Daniel Paris, Michelle Borthwick, Nadia Popova, Dennis Shelly Photographers Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez Videographer Kurt Schawacker Website Editor Bobby Taffolla Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley Canyon hippiedom. But Kal’s real contribution was to Palm Springs in the late ‘90s. The city was trying to revitalize its downtown and, for some reason, it chose to do that by installing “The Fabulous Palm Springs Follies” in the Plaza Theatre with its white, vaudeville-inspired material from the ‘30s and ‘40s. Kal and Lauri launched their Blue Guitar nightclub upstairs and next door to the Follies in 1998, and proved an alternative reality to vaudeville could find an audience in Palm Springs. As successful as the Follies were in trying to keep the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Vic Damone and Jerry Vale on a loop as the soundtrack of the desert, the Blue Guitar also managed to bring an authentic Black sound to Palm Springs. Kal and Lauri’s supporting musicians were called the Real Deal Band because their blues sounded so authentic. They featured little-known Black blues artists Kal brought in from his old neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, including King Ernest, Finis Tasby and Johnny Dyer. Seeing them catch on in downtown Palm Springs was like hearing Randy Newman’s “I Love L.A.” become the theme song of Los Angeles. It was just so incongruous, you had to love it. But it was mostly Kal’s virtuosity that brought in the crowds. One famous musician (whose name I can’t remember) said it was unfair that Kal could play guitar like Eric Clapton and sing like Robert Cray. I think he

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See’s Candies also has Coachella Valley locations in La Quinta and Palm Desert, with its former Palm Springs location being permanently closed since last October. The See’s Candies chocolate shop locations in Palm Desert and La Quinta are based upon founder Mary See’s basic principle of Quality without Compromise since 1921.

Nothing is quite as sweet as opening a box of See’s Candies and taking in the rich aroma of the delectably displayed chocolates, all different flavors complementing each other to form the perfect package. But chocolate lovers have something else to be excited about, as a new See’s Candies location is now open at the Rancho Mirage Marketplace, to the left of Gelson’s.Aribbon cutting ceremony will take place on August 25 at 9:30 a.m., where free samples and special offers will be available to the public. The new Shop on Bob Hope Drive will also be extending its Grand Opening Week Celebration from August 25 to September 1, for those who cannot attend the ribbon cutting ceremony.

NEW SEE’S CANDIES STORE OPENS IN RANCHO MIRAGE

See’s Candies has over 200 chocolate shop locations and during the busy holiday season, this number increases as sometimes seasonal chocolate shops are added to accommodate the ever-growing fan base, as well as a flourishing online store where customers can get a variety of candy and traditional chocolate options.

See’s Candies’ great reputation was founded upon not only its delicious candies and chocolates, but also the free chocolate and candy samples, and the staff’s friendly customer service. To provide the best possible chocolates and candies in California, See’s Candies follows in Mary See’s footsteps and insists on using only the best ingredients, maintaining that preservatives are never added to the recipe.

Whether it’s the sight of the trademark white shirts and dresses worn by the See’s Candies employees, or the iconic black-andwhite store motifs inspired by Mary See’s very own kitchen, there is something special about the See’s Candies brand that keeps customers coming back for more. To find over 100 varieties of delicious candy, chocolates, and seasonal gifts, visit the See’s Candies website at www.sees.com

“I love that there is now a See’s Candies location in Rancho Mirage, especially with fall and winter on the way. It has always been a family tradition to get a box of chocolates from See’s around Christmas time and share them as I decorate the tree with my kids,” shared Rancho Mirage resident Kathy Burrows.

To this day, the See’s Candies company stands by this motto, with the famous chocolates and candies always made in the California-based, brand-owned factories located in both Los Angeles and South San Francisco. From these chocolate factories, the delicious chocolates are sent to various See’s Candies shops in Greater Palm Springs, and the rest of the See’s chocolate shops throughout the country.

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“I think that See’s Candies has stayed relevant for so long because it has really become a company that many generations have come to trust and associate with good times in their lives. Any holidays, birthdays, or special occasions can all be celebrated with a box of chocolates. And the quality is always unmatched,” said Robert Diaz of Palm Desert.

With the rise of Covid in the past few years we have all found ourselves spending a lot more time at home or in our yards. What used to be a place to return to after a long day now serves multiple purposes to people all day, every day. The home is now an office, school, restaurant, gym, playroom and more. Spending so much time at home leaves people to look at their property and vanities, hand blown glass faucets and Italian Kitchen Cabinets If you join us at Wine & Design you can enjoy complimentary champagne, wine and cheese while you collaborate with local interior and exterior designers.

want to make changes. Research has found that 70% of Americans have completed a home improvement project during the pandemic. Adding to the renovation rush are homeowners who are now realizing the amount of equity they have and are looking to increase the value of their home before putting it on the market. My name is Craig Michaels, as a Realtor at BHG Desert Lifestyle Properties I partner with my clients to help them achieve the highest value for their home. If you’re looking for ways to add value to your property or simply want a fresh look, I want to invite you to join me for a monthly event, “Wine & Design.”

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Written By: Craig Michaels – Realtor BHGRE Desert Lifestyle craig@realestatepalmsprings.comProperties & DESIGN AT THE PALM DESERT DESIGN CENTER

This fun, FREE event happens from 5:30PM to 7:30PM on the last Wednesday of each month beginning August 31, at the Palm Desert Design Center located at 73-185 suite A Highway 111, Palm Desert. Established in 2021 by owner Arus Melkonyan, the Palm Desert Design Center has quickly grown to become the choice resource for homeowners, builders, architects, and designers. They are a major west coast importer, wholesaler, and retailer of unique and exotic products. For home remodeling or new construction, they are the exclusive Versace dealer for tiles, slabs, and medallions. They also carry porcelain, natural stone mosaics, flooring,

On Wednesday August 31st, our featured interior designer is Carol Adolph from Indian Wells. She will share the latest in design trends for your home and some of her DYI secrets. You’ll also discover effortless ways to increase your curb appeal. First Seed Landscape & Concrete will be on hand to inspire your landscape ideas and share tips on lawn care and concrete designs for your yard. They also do maintenance and palm tree trimming for your property. First Seed Landscape & Concrete is owned and operated by Pablo Castro, a local Marine Corps Vet with two tours to Kuwait and Iraq. His business infrastructure is highly influenced by the training, leadership & values reinforced while in service. Just added, the event will include fine art from D Gallery in Palm Desert. Everything you need for your interior and exterior all in one place. If you have questions about the event or any real estate related questions you can reach Craig Michaels at (760) 880-3848

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The no-nonsense encomium “I Love You Bitch” stutters to life with some Chop-sticky piano chords on the first verse. She positively croons the second verse, as icy keys propel her through the chorus, locking into a chugging, synthesized groove. Then it’s time to get hella specific; “Yeah, you are the most specialist, not just that bitch, but you my bitch, you water all your plants and eat your veggies, I’m obsessed with it, I was at my lowest I was going through it, remember, remember/I said give me your heart no repo, takin’ me out, no cheat-code, give me your hoodie when I’m cold, bless your heart it’s too small, why don’t you try do a little slow dance, cause life goes way too fast.” As she repeats the title, billowy harp intertwines with tremulous piano, bringing the song to a close. Then there’s Grrrls,” which faced a bit of controversy upon release when she referred to herself as “a spazz,” Disability advocates labelled it as an ableist slur, Lizzo immediately apologized, course-corrected on the fly, changing the lyrics to “don’t hold me back.” This up-in-the-club banger is powered by thundering bass lines and hiccupping percussion. The melodic throughline is lifted from “Girls” The Beastie Boys’ tonguein-cheek homage to female pulchritude. Here, she flips the script, offering up an authentic ode to sisterhood; “Cause that’s my girl, we codependent, if she with it, then I’m with it, yeah, we tussle, mind your business, that’s my girl, we CEOs and dancing like a CE-Ho, we about to throw them bo’s, let’s fuck it up.” The song still makes time to mix it up; “Let me take these earrings off and hit the bougie rachet with my friends whoa-oh, I’m-a go Lorena Bobbitt on him so he never fuck again, no-oh, oh-oh, no, you can’t fuck again, bro’.”

Lizzo is raw and unfiltered. She lets the expletives fly. She simply exudes confidence and body-positivity. She is also a ride-or-die feminist, who isn’t afraid to let her freak-flag fly. But none of this would make a bit of difference if she wasn’t a protean talent.

Meanwhile, “Everybody’s Gay” is destined to become the party anthem of 2022. An intoxicating cocktail of fizzy Funk, Pop and Soul, it weds flirty horns, slap-back bass, vroom-y synclavier, sultry keys and spiky guitars to a fouron-the-floor Disco beat. Lyrics offer a panoply of pansexual delights; “There’s a Mona Lisa moanin’ in the room, tell a sexy nurse to meet me in the loo, sisters drinking bitches brew, the mister got a monster too, it’s getting freaky, do you want to leave the bar-hell no!” Elastic guitars, pulsating keys and squiggly synths paint the break in dayglo colors before Lizzo demurs; Freaky nights, crazy times, let’s play dress-up baby.” A squally guitar outro labels this one NC17. The best songs here are equal parts brave, intimate and vulnerable. On “Naked” Lizzo puts her physique and her fragile emotions on full display. The track opens tentatively with some slippery Blues guitar and twinkly keys, as Melissa Jefferson quietly bares her soul; “Can I be discreet with you, will you keep my secrets, I just want to lay down and open up the deepness… all the conversations say I should feel a way, I don’t care what people think or spend or sway, we can run away, yeah (her voice trills thrillingly on that yeah)/Let down my guard, undo my robe, I’m standin’ here, don’t need no clothes.” Rattletrap drums and syncopated horns bookend the tender chorus; “I’m naked, love how you look at me naked, come make this body feel sacred, I’m a big girl can you take it?” The melody echoes those Quiet Storm classics that the Philadelphia International crew so deftly produced back in the day, but she kicks it into the stratosphere with her body-positive imagery. “Break Up Twice” finds Lizzo ready to take a second chance on love. The track is blends a clanky, mechanical beat, courtly Spanish guitars, feathery keys and thrumming bass. Once she acquiesces, promising “I’m willing to give it another try,” the arrangement shapeshifts, layering in strings, honeyed harmonies and chunky wah-wah guitar and her vocals pivot from diffident to jubilant. Finally, the title-track emerges as the record’s ne plus ultra song. Percolating keys partner with grandiloquent strings and a baroque horn fanfare. Lizzo’s mien is both conversational and confessional as she unapologetically speaks her truth; “I’ve been the same since I’ve been driving slow on Bissonnet, call up anybody I knew and they would tell you that, fame is pretty new but I’ve been used to people judging me, that’s why I move the way I move and why I’m so in love with me.” The chorus, “In case nobody told you today, you’re special..” is a shout-out to anyone has ever felt rejected or marginalized. By the bridge, the song hits a Gosspel-inflected crescendo, as she genuflects to the gods of self-esteem

A few cuts draft off a Soul/Pop Rock paradigm that originally emerged in the late ‘70s/early ‘80s. Take “About Damn Time,” which is something of a kissing cousin to Diana Ross’ epochal smash hit, “I’m Coming Out.” Serpentine guitars snake through an arrangement that includes popping, boogie-oogie-oogie bass lines, effervescent keys, bloopy synths and an insistent, 4x4 beat. Lizzo brings ‘da Noise and ‘da Funk from the jump, announcing “It’s bad bitch o ‘clock, it’s thick-thirty,” she cuts loose on the sanguine chorus; “Turn up the music, turn down the lights, I got a feelin’ I’m gon’ be alright, Okay, alright, it’s about damn time, turn up the music, let’s celebrate, I got a feelin’ I’m gon’ be okay, okay, alright, it’s about damn time.” On the break, cascading piano notes and spiraling guitars wash over wobbly vocoder and Lizzo’s flute. Suddenly, she leaps in with an emotional S.O.S.; “In a minute, I’ma need a sentimental man or woman to pump me up, Feelin’ fussy in my Balenci-ussies, tryna bring back the fabulous,

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The final two songs, “If You Could Love Me” and “Coldplay,” feel like a cosmic exhale. The former is a mid-tempo ballad, fairly strippeddown to jangly guitars, willowy keys, angular bass and a ticklish beat. Lizzo’s brash selfconfidence is momentarily sidelined when she truly feels loved for herself. Still, she’s compelled to lay down the law; “I accept the things that I can’t change about you, but can’t accept the fact that I can’t change myself too, wish I could fall in love with me so easily like you did, being good to me like I am someone else seems so back-handed/When the world can’t love me to my face, when the mirror lies and starts to break, hold me close don’t let me run away, don’t be afraid, cause if you love me, you love all of me, or none of me.” Gossamer strings are matched by buttery horns on the break. In someone else’s hands, say, Barbra Streisand, Adele or Jennifer Hudson, this is the kind of powerhouse declaration that screams “showstopper.” But Lizzo, cool and elegant, eloquently states her case, as a quiescent piano coda winds down the melody.The latter weaves lyrics and melodic fillips from Coldplay’s first hit “Yellow,” into a colorful aural tapestry that simply crackles with romantic frisson. Anchored by Jazzy piano notes, ricocheting guitar riffs, boomerang bass and a click-clack beat. Lizzo’s melismatic vocals echo ‘70s antecedents like Natalie Cole and Minnie Ripperton (R.I.P. to both). Having finally let love in, her joy is palpable; “Going to sleep, holding hands at the sunrise, waking up, holding hands in the rain, I feel so goofy, I don’t really do this, but with you is healing how I feel pain/It made me sad, I cried, singing Coldplay in the night, dancing to no music just feels right with you, ooh, And I just know, that in this life, my love is you-and everything you do.” On the bridge, she locks into a sanctified call-and-response groove, and a creamy string section steers the song, and this brilliant album, to a lush and euphoric conclusion.Ultimately, these are just words on a page. Essentially, you need to quit reading and listen to this record right now. Are you done, you want to listen again, don’t you? Go ahead, I get it. Special is truly so many things at once, dancefloor-ready, assertive, introspective, effervescent, flirty and funny. Across 12 songs, Lizzo takes you to the club and she takes you to church.

cause I give a fuck way too much, I’ma need like two shots in my cup, wanna get up, wanna get down, mmm, that’s how I feel right now.” From its numerical title, Roller-Rink organ and anthemic “I’m So Excited-ish” chorus, “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)’s” sound splits the difference between 1999-era Prince and The Pointer Sisters’ early ‘80s resurgence. Her tossed away, “sheesh,” at the top of the song, signals a measure of ambivalence regarding a new romance. Over jittery synths, angsty keys and a caffeinated beat she weighs her options; “I’m good with my friends, I don’t want a man, girl I’m in my bed, I’m way too fine to be alone, on the other hand, I know my worth, and now he callin’ me, why do I feel like this, what’s happenin’ to me?” Second-guessing herself; “How am I supposed to love someone else, when I don’t like myself, guess I better learn to like this, it might take my whole life just to do,” she quizzes her friends; “He call me Melly, he squeeze my belly, I’m too embarrassed to say I like it, Girl, is this my boo? That’s why I’m askin’ you, cause you know I’ve been through.”

Lizzo (ne’ Melissa Jefferson), spent her childhood in Detroit before her family relocated to Houston, Texas. She grew up listening to Gospel, began taking flute lessons and played in her school’s marching band. She also formed her own Rap collective, The Cornrow Clique at age 14. Her nickname, Lizzo is an amalgam of ‘Lissa and Jay Z’s “Izzo (H.O.V.A.)” song. She continued studying music in college, but she was dealt a devastating blow at age 21 when her dad died. Hoping for a new beginning, she moved to Minneapolis and quickly made a name for herself, performing in the duo Lizzo & the Larva Ink, as well as the distaff Rap/R&B group, Chalice. Her independently released 2013 debut, Lizzobangers, garnered great reviews and a coterie of well-known admirers. Soon enough, she was on tour, opening for Har Mar Superstar and collaborating with Prince on his Plectrumelectrum album. Her second long-player, Big Grrrl, Small World arrived in 2015, rave reviews helped her secure a deal with the storied Atlantic label. She continued to expand her fanbase, opening for venerated indie rockers, Sleater-Kinney on their muchanticipated reunion tour. Her Atlantic debut, 2016’s The Coconut Oil EP, leaned heavily on her Gospel roots. Following tours opening for Haim and Florence + the Machine, she took a turn on the runway for as a plus-size model for FIT’s Future Of Fashion show. 2019 saw the release of her first Atlantic longplayer, Cuz I Love You. Critically and commercially successful, it peaked at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. By January of the following year, it went double platinum. She received a recordbreaking eight Grammy nominations, making her that year’s most nominated artist. She took home three awards that night. She continued to be feted throughout the year, earning statuettes from The Billboard Awards, The Soul Train Awards and The BET Awards. 2021 saw the release of the single, “Rumors,” a collaboration with Cardi B. Now she’s returned with her fourth full-length effort, Special. “The Sign” opens the album with the slyest salutation on record. Over burbling synths, Lizzo gleefully exclaims; “Hi, motherfucker, did you miss me? I’ve been home since 2020, I’ve been twerking and making smoothies, it’s called healing.” As she catches us up on pandemic activities and bad boyfriend proclivities, the instrumentation stretches out, adding knockabout percussion, stinging electric guitars, filigreed acoustic notes, boinging bass and shimery keys. Her conversational vibe, coupled with the infectious melody and arrangement, nearly camouflages this sharp declaration; “I keep writing these songs cause he keep doing me wrong, and my girls keep singing along… dealing with him put me through some shit yeah, but I can’t forget I’m still that bitch, yeah, I live inside his head and pay no rent yeah, it’s lit, yeah.” On the break, a guitar solo unleashes some Princely purple pyrotechnics. Plangent piano and a ticktick-ticking time bomb beat ushers the song to a close.Girl Power is a theme that threads through the record, that’s particularly true of three tracks. “Birthday Girl” gets the party started with a phalanx of propulsive horns and rippling electric piano before folding into and arrangement that includes hulking bass lines, and a clacky, slaphappy, click-track beat. The expansive chorus finds Lizzo offering up some distaff exultation; “I started from the bottom with my hoes, love y’all so fucking much, don’t mean to get emosh, you know me and Patron, when you been through the most, you gotta do the most, so take it to the head and touch your ta-ta-toes, yeah, bitch we ‘bout to ga-ga-go.” Before it gets too mushy, she reminds us that it’s okay to put boys on the back-burner; “Clap-clap-clap, do it with no hands, brand new wig, better change your plans, when we get together we don’t got no man, we don’t want no man, we don’t need no man, Hey, we can block these calls all day, we ain’t stalking nobody on a fake page, better make way, shit!” On the break, women weigh in with their birthday dates as Lizzo insistently asserts “every day is a birthday.” The song closes out with her raucously irresistible laugh.

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Thursday, August 25 Bart Lounge – Open Decks DJ Night – 8pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli –6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Ultimate Jam Sessions – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Kristi King – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Hilo HiFlyers – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm Oscar’s – Hotwyre – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Pony Bradshaw – 9pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Tim Anthony Scott and Analog Lab – 9pm Pretty Faces Nightclub – Trappea w/ DJs K Nasty and Dxsko – 9pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, Village Idiots – 8:30pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Wildest – Scott Carter – 6pm Friday, August 26 Ace Hotel – Stronghold Reggae – 9pm Alibi – The House of House – 9pm Babaloo Lounge – Live Music – 6pm Saturday, August 27 Alibi – Tav Falco – 7pm Babaloo Lounge – Live Music – 6pm Bart Lounge – PicoPalooza w/ DJ Pico and Friends – 8pm Casuelas Café – Live Music – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Roast Battle Finals – 8pm Container Park – The Last Summer Show w/ The Holy Corrupt, Labia Minora, Betwixt the Stars, Kill the Radio, Elektric Lucie and In the Name of the Dead – 8pm Four Twenty Bank – Live Music – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Rhythm Nation – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Paddy’s Pig – 6pm Oscar’s – Oscar’s Cabaret – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Mapache 9pm Plan B Live Entertainment Cocktails Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm Pretty Faces Nightclub Gasolina w/ DJs J Patron, Manny Low and Lyon – 9pm Bart Lounge The Seven/Six Presents: Aura Orange, Chicosounds, Bad Gal Gali and 818 Fausto 8pm Casuelas Café Live Music 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm Four Twenty Bank – Live Music – 6pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc Antonelli – 6pm Larkspur Grill @ Hotel Paseo – The Art of Sax – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Rhythm Nation – 9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Kilty as Charged – 6pm Oscar’s – Yve Evans – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – The Darcy’s –9pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke The 9pm, Derek Rockyard @ Fantasy Springs Miller Time Miller Lifetime Rockers 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Rapmarz – 9pm, DJ LF – 10pm Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg –6-9pm Sunday, August 28 Babaloo Lounge – Tim Burleson –6pm Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. –Acoustic Afternoon w/ Mario Quintero and Matt Davin – 3:30pm Fisherman’s Market, PS – Art of Sax – 5pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm Monday, August 29 Babaloo Lounge – Tim Burleson –6pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Larry Capeloto – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Tuesday, August 30 Babaloo Lounge – The Carmens –6:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner –6:30pm Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5-7pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine Love and Johnny Meza – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Pappy and Harriet’s – AJJ w/ Why? – 8pm The Village – Karaoke – 9pm, Rapmarz – 9pm Wednesday, August 31 Babaloo Lounge – Maryse Nicole –7pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson –6:30pm Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Sarah Winchester – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Mdou Moctar w/ Plague Drone – 8pm Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke –9pm Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm The Village – Rapmarz – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm Wildest – Scott Carter – 6pm

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Rod Serling, Sam Peckinpah and Louis L’Amour turned in screenplays. Brando signed to star and Stanley Kubrick was briefly attached to direct but he didn’t like Packinpah’s so-called “perfect script” so he and Brando started fiddling with the screenplay Marlon retitled “The Crimson Field.” The final script’s morphing plot begins with a bank heist in Mexico, during which outlaw Rio (Marlon Brando) and his partner, Dad Longworth (Karl Malden), make a run for it, but Dad has bigger plans beyond freedom. He betrays Rio and absconds with the loot, but Rio ends up in prison. Years pass, Rio finally breaks free goes on a mission to enact his long-plotted revenge. After tracking Dad to California, Rio learns he’s become a sheriff -- which is no deterrent -- but after Rio falls for Dad’s stepdaughter, Louisa (Pina Pellicer), he has second thoughts. The backstory has Rio riding with Longworth as a young orphan some believe was based on “Billy The Kid” -- Longworth calls him “Kid.” They rob a bank in Mexico. Longworth life hidden. An unsuspecting Rio is arrested and thrown in jail. He is told he will get a nice trial and be hanged the next day. Luisa helps Rio escape from jail. Rio hopes to avoid a confrontation, but Longworth goes after him. Rio fakes being shot, dropping to the ground. When Longworth comes to look at the body, Rio shoots and kills him. Rio promises Luisa he will come for her, but he rides rides Accordingoff.to many sources, this was not Brando’s original ending. Brando filmed a scene where Luisa is accidentally shot and killed by Longworth in the final shootout. As is sometimes the case, the studio anted a happier ending and cut Brando’s proposed scene. One-eyed jacks is a phrase most often used to describe cards that are being declared wild. How it enhances the eaning of Brando’s movie is up to you. I think it may have influenced and perhaps inspired the title for Packinpah’s “The Wild Bunch.” Limited xtras include Brando’s audio of what he wanted to do a number of scenes. His creative process and thoughts are fascinating. Criterion. Blu-ray. Drop me a line if you have questions or comments. I like hearing from reades and fellow film buffs. There are more movies than ever, both old and new, to enjoy in our everimproving home theaters. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

ONE-EYED JACKS (1961) Much-lauded iconic actors who directed stand-alone masterpieces are few and far between. The name Charles Laughton comes to mind for his unexpected and praised work on “THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER” (1955). What makes this beautifully crafted western unique is not only the painterly Technicolor wide-screen cinematography but also the mix of myth and naturalism in Brando’s Freudian suffused performance. The project started with Brando’s desire to create/ produce a “lofty, socially conscious western on the treatment of native Americans.” But the movie evolved in a different direction. Adapted from Charles Neider’s novel The Authentic Death of Hendry Jones. At one point betrays Rio, running off with the gold and leaving Rio to for the Federales. Five years later, Rio escapes from jail and goes looking for revenge. Longworth used the money to buy respectability, and is now sheriff in Monterey, California.Threeoutlaws want to rob the bank there, but need someone to deal with Longworth, so they recruit Rio. Rio goes ahead to Monterey to find Longworth. When they meet, Rio acts like everything is fine and they just split up in Mexico. Longworth is wary, but brings Rio to his house. Longworth married a widow, and has a stepdaughter, Luisa. Rio and Luisa fall in love. Rio tells Luisa the truth about Longworth’s betrayal, and his desire to kill Longworth. Luisa is willing to go off with Rio, but not if he kills her stepfather. Rio quits the gang, and the others go to rob the bank without him. At the bank, one robber is killed, one escapes with the gold, but they kill a girl. Longworth decides to pin it on Rio, so he can hang Rio and keep his past

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SIMPLY ENJOYING SUNDAZE!

Just last month the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort launched their “Chill Out Offer” for summer, inviting guests to ‘Check In” and “Chill Out” at the property, which offers a plethora of activities from golf, mini golf and tennis to bird feeding and a newly debuted Entertainment Zone (the largest resort arcade in California) offering fun for all ages with rates starting as low as $344 per night. Particularly, this is the info I received: “JW Marriott is incentivizing locals and travelers alike to book a stay by offering $150 Resort credit (per day) to be put towards golf, spa treatments, dining and/or tennis. And, to maximize time, guests can opt for an early 10am check-in and a late check-out at 5pm. The deal is available Sundays thru Thursday until August 31. To remind you, the iconic resort recently unveiled a multi-million-dollar redesign and is home to The Spa at Desert Springs, which underwent a major refresh and boasts an extensive new treatment menu including Desert Journey—a one-of-a kind 90 min experience that utilizes all-natural desert ingredients. For younger guests, The JW Family Passport offers fun-filled creative adventures. Sorry folks for being so late on the news, but if you have the inclination, there’s a little time left to take advantage of the summer deal. Hey—it never hurts to give the JW Marriott a call to see what’s going on for relaxation anytime! Cheers!

Alright then—our tasting report is some of the best news in this new category of canned beverages: The stuff is stellar!! I know I’m a knucklehead when it comes to appreciating the hard seltzers on the shelves today, but SunDaze tastes and feels great. It’s like a cocktail served at a fun Tiki Bar. The Classic Citrus Cocktail is lively and refreshing; the Spicy Citrus Cocktail is the same quaff but with a little jalapeno and thai chili in the mix (don’t be scared, it’s wonderful!) and the Botanical Citrus Cocktail was just as refreshing but with a bright flair of rosemary and ginger—a great cleanser and accompanying drink for all patio fare. Do go online and read about the healthy ingredients of each beverage. It’s a great deal at around $14.99 at your local markets. I’m getting it in Ralphs Palm Springs as write. Cheers!

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The info continues: “Sophisticated simplicity in every can of SunDaze. The alcohol (6.0% ALC/VOL) in our cocktails comes from our unique fermentation process. We emphasize fewer, quality ingredients for an authentic taste experience because we believe a great cocktail should be simple in creation and sophisticated in taste.”That’s the official story on their fun website. You can check it out at drinksundaze.com where you can catch a couple of brief videos of young ladies loving and recommending the cocktails, and read about the ingredients of the three current cocktails in the brand’s portfolio. You’ll also read about the co-founder and head of innovation, Juan Diego Cordón Toledano, and co-founder Arthur Gallego, whom I met when he came into my wine aisle at the Ralph’s Palm Springs market. I had seen Arthur in our store many times but had not met him. He introduced himself and told me all about his SunDaze brand. Later that day, comfortably at home, our family sampled the three canned cocktails and were wonderfully impressed—because we’ve never been impressed with any canned cocktail! These “mimosa-style” beverages won us over immediately. And, at around $14.99 a fourpack, it’s one of the best deals in town. And speaking of town, one of the impressive facts surrounding this brand is that Arthur’s inspiration for the brand design is found here in Palm Springs. In a recent interview with Palm Spring’s Life, Gallego said, “SunDaze was really inspired by my time in Palm Springs. There’s something really beautiful about the way light ripples on the water here. The colors on the packaging are also inspired by midcentury architecture. Traditionally, in beverage design, you’d put a splash around a piece of fruit to be your cue that it’s refreshing, but I wanted to do something that was more wild and reminiscent of having a good time.”

We only have 7 grams of sugar in a can. It’s a flavorful alternative to that glut of hard seltzer. There’s too much hard seltzer out there.”

Extra! Extra! SunDaze are here every day! You readers know me to be rather levelheaded. Even when I recommended last week a Burgundian Pinot Noir that sells for over $40,000. a bottle, I didn’t beg and plead with you to purchase it—I simply gave you the skinny on the wine while discussing the Dijon region of France. So if it sounds now like I’m over-the-top with this new Sundaze Fermented Cocktail brand—well, I guess I am. In the time of Hard Seltzer sales taking over the shelf-space of our favorite German and Mexican beers, let’s do keep some space available for one of the best refreshing fermented cocktails around. But who knew! SunDaze is not a hard seltzer, rather it’s “a new kind of mimosa.”

The PR on the product states: “SunDaze is a revolutionary new line of delicious, juice-based, ready-todrink cocktails created using an exclusive, patented fermentation process that transforms the juice’s sugar into the alcoholic content, while reducing overall sugar. The drinks are light, refreshing and highly sessionable (that means you’ll drink more than one).”

The periodical then went on to ask Arthur to describe his product. His response was: “My opening line to people is: ‘Hey, do you like mimosas?’ If they say no, they’re gone. But if they say yes, I’m like, ‘This is not a mimosa. But it sorta tastes like a mimosa!’ Then, I start describing our patented process that naturally transforms the sugar in the juice into alcohol at the same time that it’s burning off the sugar.

Stephen Karam’s Tony Award winning drama, “The Humans.” As things go bump in the night, the angst and anguish of the middle class are shoved into the light. Over the course of a family dinner on Thanksgiving, the characters navigate the delicate nuances of the quirky and hilarious, to the painful conflict of real family life. This show is running through Sunday November 20th. (cvrep.org) Desert Ensemble Theatre brings humor to the stage with the World Premier of Jerome Elliot’s, Do Not Remove Label. It’s Hanukkah 1966, and 12-year-old Tommy and his newly widowed mother Tammy are making latkes, preparing to celebrate. A missing label on the sofa triggers an ill-timed visit from the FBI and Hanukkah is turned upside down. Opening December 4th and running through December 11th at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. (desertensembletheatre.org)ThesearejustapeakatThe 2022/23 Season promises to be filled with laughter and tears, comedy and drama. A little something for everyone. Visit the individual theatre websites for a complete listing of their upcoming season. Or take a look at the comprehensive PalmSpringsTheatre.com calendar (www. palmspringstheatre.com/show-calendar) for a complete, easy to read listings and dates of all of the shows scheduled for this coming year. These opening shows are just a peak of the upcoming season’s incredible productions. Plan ahead, buy your tickets and get ready for an incredible year of live theatre! Dee Jae Cox, is a playwright, director and producer. Cofounder and Artistic Director of The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Go-To-Guide,Andlosangeleswomenstheatreproject.orgProject.Co-CreatorofthePalmSpringsTheatrepalmspringstheatre.com

Dietz Osborne and Nathan Eppler. Going to the chapel and they’re gonna get married. Or are they? It’s been a rough year for Attie VanLeer and Harline Frye. Their engagement has been on and off more times than a drunk frat boy on a mechanical bull. (dtworks.org) DezArt Performs, starts out their season on a high note, with Tarell Alvin McCraney’s, Choir Boy, running October 28th through November 6th. A moving story of sexuality, race, hope, gospel music, and a young gay man finding his voice. This coming-of-age story follows a group of young Black students at Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, a highly respected institution dedicated to helping its students grow into “strong, ethical Black men.” But what happens when young student Pharus does not fit the mold for a typical “Drew man?” (dezartperforms.org) Palm Canyon Theatre joins in the Pride Celebration on Friday November 4th with “Broadway in Drag.” a beautiful bevy of Drag contestants vie for the crown in this lavish production around the glitz and glamour of Broadway. Coachella Valley Repertory, opens on Tuesday, November 8th, with a production of Light the lights! You got nothing to hit but the heights!... Everything’s Coming up Roses!IGypsyfyou’ve ever seen the musical, or even the film, Gypsy, you know the passion behind Mama Rose’s song, when she tells Louise, the show must, and will, go on! That is the life blood of theatre, and nowhere is it more evident than in the Coachella Valley. Desert theatre is the embodiment of professional fortitude and bold talent and it couldn’t be more evident than when you take a look at what’s showing in the upcoming 2022/23 season. Palm Canyon Theatre kicks off their season with the Neil Simon classic, Biloxi Blues.

Opening Friday, September 2nd at 8:00pm. Biloxi Blues, is the second chapter in what is known as the “Eugene trilogy,” following Brighton Beach Memoirs and preceding Broadway Bound. Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical story is told through the eyes of 18-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome, who is drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. This show runs through September 11th. (palmcanyontheatre.org) Opening September 9th and running through the 25th is the Desert TheatreWorks, production of Southern Fried Nuptials, by J.

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CURTAIN UP! -THE 2022/23 SEASON OF DESERT THEATRE BY JAEDEECOX BREAKINGTHE4TH WALL

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Benny and Jet’s message is TAKE A LOOK AT THE UNDERDOG NO ONE ELSE WANTS TO ADOPT AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY THEY BRINGRescueYOU.dogs rock! Happy travels Benny and Jet! Janetmcafee8@gmail.com

These senior brother pups endured a difficult time when their previous owner passed away inside his home with the dogs there. The man and his frightened dogs were found several days later. With no friend or relative able to take them, animal control officers took the animals to the Riverside County shelter in Thousand Palms. The shelter’s rescue coordinator alerted Loving All Animals and the dogs came into their Numerousprogram.adopters wanted to adopt only Yankee or Doodle, but the loving bond between the two convinced the shelter staff to keep them together. It was a long journey to get the right home. They had the “look” many adopters sought, but people backed off upon learning their age or the requirement they go Ebonitogether.Strader fostered the pair for a while. Then they were adopted and returned. The dogs became a fixture at the shelter, now approaching 10 years of age.

This happy adopter tells everyone who meets Benny and Jet to go to Loving All Animals when they are ready for a new dog or two. Contact Loving All Animals at (760) 834-7000 and www.lovingallanimals.org. Not all their animals are listed on their website as they may not be medically ready for adoption. Some are at their Coachella shelter and others are in foster homes. Call ahead to make an appointment, and if you seek a type of dog they don’t have, their friendly staff will direct you to another shelter or rescue. Corrine explains, “I gravitate to the dogs that are unwanted. It feels so good to watch them transform when I bring them love and joy. I know I’m contributing to the time these precious beings have left on the planet. The dogs had their geriatric panel done recently at Desert Dunes Animal Hospital. Not only are they happy in their new home, but their blood work showed they have good health.”

Corrine is a psychologist for the Desert Sands Unified School District with a specialty in special education. Though trained in human behavior analysis, she also appreciates the techniques used to understand and train canines. Corrine tells us, “The dogs quickly took ownership of my home. However, I had to eliminate their lengthy barking at guests. It takes time and patience working with a new dog at your home. Benny and I took an obedience training class at PetSmart to help with the separation anxiety he has when I leave the house. They were well behaved when I got them, but with time and training the dogs are doing even better.”

A medical evaluation indicated Doodle had muscle atrophy and lameness in a back leg requiring medication to ease his discomfort. In a competitive spirit he kept pace with his brother.Corrine was looking for two older dogs after her dogs passed away. She sought out the hardest to adopt dogs when visiting shelters. Her two previous dogs, Chica and Amiga, were senior Beagle puppy mill survivors with medical issues. Corrine visited Yankee and Doodle several times at Loving All Animals, learning more about their behavior and medical concerns. Instinctively knowing her intent and love for them, the dogs were thrilled when they headed for their forever home. They could not have anticipated the adventures ahead. Doodle is now Jet and Yankee is now named Benny, perhaps after the Elton John song. Corrine reports, “The dogs loved our recent trip to Arizona and Colorado where they made lots of human and canine friends.

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BY JANET McAFEE

PET PL ACE YANKEE & DOODLE, BROTHERS TOGETHER FOREVER!

I’ve been at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus since June 21! I’m the perfect pup, a lovely 3-yr-old German Shepherd, 53 lbs of doggie love. I get along with other dogs and adore all people. I might give you a kiss when you visit. I’m dog ID #A1679065. 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, open 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat. Someone said I am the most handsome cat at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus shelter! Come in to 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms and meet me and my 59 cat & kitten buddies and you decide. I’m a 2-yr-old Siamese blended boy, cat ID#A1684809. Visit between 10am-4pm Mon thru Sat, and ask to meet me in a visiting room. They love to go on hikes, just like younger dogs! They even get excited when we go to a nearby park. Benny and Jet are so loving, they give people kisses like little pecks, not the slobbery kind.”

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com August 25 to August 31, 2022 15 kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private) PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private) LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www.lovingallanimals. org, (760) 834-7000. (Private) ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077 (Private) FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City. FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 9803383 (Private) SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE – Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private) LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY – Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, www.living-free.org, (951) 659-4687. (Private) CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 384-7272. (Public) SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week. Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino (Public). Here are some places where you can adopt a wonderful rescue dog or cat!

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at animalsamaritans. org. Email volunteer@animalsamaritans. org to foster or volunteer. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private) CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-3833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Fill out an application online www. orphanpet.com and call for an appointment. This shelter has dogs of all sizes and cats, Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private) KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS –Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday. View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at www.psanimalsshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. (760)65810cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.comwww.,HaciendaAve,DesertHotSprings,329-6411ext.450.

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www.coachellavalleyweekly.com August 25 to August 31, 2022 17 21st in infrastructure, 24th for environmental and 29th for personal safety. San Francisco tied with London for 15th place thanks to its strong digital security (4th) and health (11th) scores. San Francisco was 30thand tied with Chicago at personal security. New York City ranked as the safest of the U.S. cities on the list in 27th place which was only marginally better than Washington DC or Los Angeles. The five U.S. cities ranked slightly better than Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, and Rio de TheJaneiro.safestcity in North America is Toronto in eighth place. Mexico City ranked 42nd in safety as well as 42nd overall. The least safe cities were Karachi Pakistan, Lagos Nigeria, and Yangon Burma. Top health scores go to Tokyo followed by Singapore, Hong Kong, Melbourne, and Osaka. In the United States, San Francisco ranked highest in 11th followed by New York City (14th), Chicago/LA tied for 15th, Dallas in 17th and Washington DC in 18th. Caracas, Venezuela came in last followed by Lagos, Yangon and Cairo, Egypt. The best infrastructure can be found in Hong Kong and Singapore. Washington DC and Chicago came in 8th and 9th respectively while New York City was 11th, San Francisco 18th and Dallas/LA tied at 21st. Toronto achieved the top score for North America with a fourth-place ranking behind Copenhagen. Lagos, Caracas, and Yangon had the worst results.Wellington, New Zealand had the highest environmental score followed by Toronto, Washington DC, Bogota, and Milan. Kuwait City posted the weakest score of any large city followed by Cairo, Casablanca and Karachi. Once all 76 indicators are taken into consideration, Copenhagen was determined to be the safest city in the world followed by Toronto, Singapore, Sydney, and Tokyo. Rounding out the top ten were Amsterdam, Wellington, Hong Kong, Melbourne, andThe Economist magazine annually publishes its list of the safest large urban areas globally. Sixty cities are ranked using 76 indicators looking at items like health, safety, environmental, infrastructure and digital security. Professors and researchers make up the bulk of the people compiling the data.

Once they have the right to investigate, if a breath test shows the amount of alcohol is enough for a DUI arrest (i.e. .08) you are taken to the Indio Jail. Before doing so the cops will request you perform the Field Sobriety Tests such as; walk the line, finger to nose, following the officer’s finger or pen, balance tests etc.

DALE GRIBOW TOP LAWYER - Palm Springs Life DUI 20112017AVVO Perfect 10.0 Peer Rating Client Appreciation DUI Award/ Martindale Hubbell Client DUI Distinction Award- 2015 DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT, CALL A TAXI OR UBER………IT IS A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME ……SO DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER THIS SUMMER If you

The majority of drivers who have been drinking too much and are not stopped because the officer did not see them do anything wrong. In other words there was no PC to stop and they got lucky...this time. much alcohol was in each drink. We know how much is in a can of beer. When a recent client swore to me he only had one drink I believed him and said the machine must have been broken. I fortunately asked the next question “did you take a red Costco 16 oz. cup and fill it 2/3 of the way with vodka and top it off with OJ?” He responded yes. I explained that was 12 oz. of alcohol which equaled 12 drinks. He responded OH! Thus there was a reason for the very high reading. In other words if you drink and drive and are not stopped, then as Chick Hearn would say.........NO HARM NO FOUL. If you are not stopped you are the lucky one and just got away with breaking the law. have any questions Gribow

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The easy answer is MAYBE. In some states Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is called (DWI) Driving While Intoxicated….or Drunk Driving. Whatever the name, before you can be found guilty, you first have to be arrested. To be arrested the officer has to first see you doing something wrong.Inother words the officer needs Probable Cause (PC) or a reason to stop you. PC is the central issue for a stop. Thus when a cop sees you driving while talking on a cell phone; texting; with a broken tail light; no current license tag or any other vehicle code violation then s/he has PC or a reason or right to stop you.After PC to stop you, if alcohol is detected then further investigation will take place. This could involve Field Sobriety Tests, Breath Test, Blood Test etc. If the officer then sees a bag of MJ or a gun in plain sight s/he can investigate further.

Overall, Copenhagen Denmark is the safest place in the world with the highest score for personal safety, 3rd place in digital security and infrastructure scores and 6th place for environmental security. Healthcare produces the lowest score at 26th of 60 cities. For comparison, Los Angeles is 18th with digital security being its greatest strength where it ranked fourth and in a tie with San Francisco. Los Angeles places 15th for health, Stockholm. New York City achieved the highest score in the United States with an 11th place rank. Dallas had the lowest placement of U.S. cities in 22nd place. Other notable cities include Paris (23rd), Rome (29th), Beijing (36th), Moscow (38th), Mexico City (42nd), and Manila, Philippines (51st). Yangon was the least safe city followed by Karachi, Caracas and Cairo. Other dreadful cities include Lagos, Casablanca, Dhaka Bangladesh and Kuwait AccordingCity.to Lars Weiss, mayor of Copenhagen, their low crime rate is key to their success. Copenhagen respects all people regardless of age, sexual preference, or skin color. Crisis managers do their best to interfene with at-risk situations before something criminal activity occurs. The city also has a low wage gap between its highest and lowest paid citizens. These factors combine to create a culture with a shared level of trust. On top of all of this, Copenhagen expects to be carbon neutral within three years. Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information on our award winning services, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com

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Ironically ALL THESE FST TESTS ARE OPTIONAL. You can politely say you are willing to take any test that is mandatory and if it is optional then you OPT not to take the test. You would then request a Blood or Breath test at the station. Doing so is mandatory and failure to comply is a REFUSAL for which you will automatically lose your license for 1 year. It is not illegal to drink and drive as long as the amount of alcohol has not made one under the influence. The problem is that most people think they have to be DRUNK to be under the influence. The amount of alcohol needed to make you under the influence varies with different factors. These can include ones weight, the quantity of alcohol or the time since the last drink. Most drivers confuse the fact that they only had “2 drinks”, with the issue of how

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• Other entertainment systems can be connected through additional connections. However, here are some drawbacks to ponder:

• It’s simple to set up and doesn’t take up a lot of room. Modern and minimalistic design.

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• Everything is controlled by a single wire (HDMI or Optical Toslink)

certainly is a good place to start with mental health and well being, especially since smooth Jazz is good for the soul and mind! For more info contact Apaulo Productions apauloproductions.net or 951-696-0184.

• One, receivers are generally more expensive, they usually start at several hundred dollars and may go up to thousands of dollars.

• Depending on the model, it may come with a wireless subwoofer.

SOUNDBARS ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF EACH restricted space.

• In some versions, there is a lack of connectivity without the use of other devices, except for smart devices. When it comes to setting up a home theater, one of the most difficult aspects is the audio components. There are several options available. Finally, if you’re not an audiophile or don’t want to set up a complicated, techsavvy audio setup and your budget is between $150 and $700, consider a soundbar with a wireless subwoofer. It will sound far superior to your built-in speakers. However, you can get the complete surround setup with A/V receivers if you’re an audiophile who enjoys routing wires and hearing each sound originating from a different location and don’t mind paying several hundred or thousands of dollars. If you still have questions on how to proceed or need help with your audio/video design please call us first. Our friendly Home Automation Eggsperts are here and available to help and for advice. Get started by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing us at tech@ eggheadit.com with your questions, service requests, or technology upgrade advice. Security | Phones | A/V | Integration

A/V receivers - If you buy a higherend sound system, no doubt the sound will be much better. Plus, with an A/V receiver, you can buy and modify everything individually, including mixing speaker brands and upgrading the system according to your needs. However, most packages can cost several hundred dollars and are less convenient since they require a lot of space to set your speakers and a great deal of patience to execute good cable management. To put it another way, surround sound systems are everything but minimalist. If you opt to build your system with a receiver, the A/V receiver alone can cost several hundred dollars, and you’ll need at least a set of speakers and a management to deal with. Soundbars are a good way to enhance your audio experience by replacing your TV’s built-in speakers without breaking the budget, plus you can set it up without being an expert. Due to their smaller size, and most come with a wireless subwoofer, you will not need to run additional cables to remote speakers. Without having to run those extra cables there’s no need to change your viewing space or rearrange your furniture to make it fit in because a soundbar is meant to be positioned just below your TV. Soundbars are ideal for small spaces since they are powerful enough to fill the space with sound while remaining quiet and minimalist. Many soundbars also have Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple Play integration, as well as Bluetooth connectivity, so you can instantly connect your phone to the system.

• Affordable. At $150 – $700, you can purchase a nice soundbar.

Atraditional home cinema setup includes a 5.1 or 7.1 system with an Audio/Video (A/V) receiver. The A/V receiver supplies electricity to the speakers, decodes the soundtrack, and links devices such as DVD and Blu-ray players. Thanks to built-in electronics, many speakers can now power and decode themselves. Today’s televisions also serve as a multimedia interface, so audio from any source device (Apple TV, Blu-ray player, or gaming console) attached to your television is routed to any active audio system that is connected to it.

• People who are willing to pay money for the highest sound quality. Audiophiles will love it.

• Except for a subwoofer, it cannot be upgraded (depends on your model)

• Users can choose which speakers they want, the size, and where they will be placed.

• Wireless connections and smart gadgets areHowever,supported.there are a few drawbacks to consider:

• Difficult to set up and properly configure, considering you may need to be tech-savvy to link everything and understand the basics.

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There’s not a better time to “reclaim your rhythm” since September is designated as mental and wellbeing month. There’s not a better time as we wrap up Labor Day weekend, back to school and summer vacation now over, why night reclaim and retain your rhythm with the last two Rhythm on the Vines show which are Sept 11th with Michael Paulo, Blake Aaron, & Tateng Katindig ending on Sept 25th with Steve Oliver & Michael Lington in the Vintners Garden at the South Coast Winery Resort & Spa in Temecula, CA. Doors open at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm with tickets Starting at $65. Perfect timing as September is self-awareness month, which means that we all have a whole month devoted to ourselves. Selfawareness is vital for mental health and wellbeing, for when we know, truly know, who we are, we can shape our life. Music

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Pros and Cons Soundbars provide a lot of advantages, and they’re the best option for most people:

Soundbars are active single-speaker devices that significantly improve TV audio. Simply connect the soundbar to the TV via HDMI cable to enjoy a clearer sound and more realistic effects right away. Many have subwoofers for the same kind of powerful bass you can feel.

• People who would like to be able to upgrade or modify each speaker without any limits.

• The sound quality is still far superior to that of integrated speakers.

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• It doesn’t sound as good or as clear as if the channels were separated.

• It takes up additional room, and you’ll need a larger space to set up the unit.

Pros and Cons To put it another way, a complete surround sound system is useful for:

• Cannot be customized or mixed with other brands.

• To work, you don’t need an A/V receiver or any other additional components.

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• There are more cables and wire

• People, that want to get the ultimate movie experience without going to the theater.

• Not powerful enough to fill a large bedroom/living room

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• For a comprehensive theater experience, simulated surround sound is not as excellent as actual surround sound.

• Ideal for compact areas or rooms with subwoofer to get started. Later on, you may expand the setup to a 5.1, 7.1, or even 7.2 system, and the brand of the speakers doesn’t matter as long as they’re compatible with your A/V receiver. As a result, many surround installations can cost thousands of dollars, but you can be confident that you’ll receive the highest quality audio experience.

Virtual surround sound technology, which simulates rear effects speakers, is a common feature. Soundbars vs A/V Receiver Systems Soundbars have been increasingly popular over the last decade, and they are occasionally included with the purchase of a new television. But which is better, more convenient, and less expensive? What is a soundbar? or a full-fledged surround-sound system? Let’s discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each choice for getting the best audio experience for your movies and TV shows.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You should never allow yourself to be tamed by others. That advice is always apropos for you Leos, and even more crucial to heed in the coming weeks. You need to cultivate maximum access to the raw, primal sources of your life energy. Your ability to thrive depends on how well you identify and express the beautiful animal within you. Here’s my only caveat: If you imagine there may be value in being tamed a little, in harnessing your brilliant beast, do the taming yourself. And assign that task to the part of you that possesses the wildest wisdom.

But mostly, I recommend you swim in the same direction as the currents or swim where the water is calm and currentless. In the coming weeks, I suspect you can enjoy many freestyle excursions as you head in the same direction as vigorous currents.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): My Aquarian reader Georgie Lee wrote to tell me what it’s like being an Aquarius. I offer it to you because you are potentially at the peak of expressing the qualities she names. She says, “Accept that you don’t really have to understand yourself. Be at peace with how you constantly ramble, swerve, and weave to become more of yourself. Appreciate how each electric shift leads to the next electric shift, always changing who you are forever. Within the churning, ever-yearning current, marvel at how you remain eternal, steady, and solid—yet always evolving, always on a higher ground before.”

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A blogger named Chaconia writes, “I’ve cultivated a lifetime of being low maintenance and easy-going, and now I’ve decided I’m done with it. Demanding Me is born today.” I’m giving you temporary permission to make a similar declaration, Taurus. The astrological omens suggest that in the coming weeks, you have every right to be a charming, enchanting, and generous version of a demanding person. So I authorize you to be just that. Enjoy yourself as you ask for more of everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): In the Spansh language, there’s the idiom pensando en la inmortalidad del cangrejo. Its literal translation is “thinking about the immortality of the crab.” It applies to a person engaged in creative daydreaming—her imagination wandering freely in hopes of rousing innovative solutions to practical dilemmas. Other languages have similar idioms. In Finnish, istun ja mietin syntyjä syviä means “wondering about the world’s early origins.” Polish has marzyć o niebieskich migdałach, or “dreaming about blue almonds.” I encourage you to enjoy an abundance of such explorations in the coming days, Capricorn. You need to fantasize more than usual.

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Whenever you are contemplating a major decision, I hope you raise questions like these: 1. Which option shows the most self-respect? 2. Which path would be the best way to honor yourself? 3. Which choice is most likely to help you fulfill the purposes you came to earth to carry out? 4. Which course of action would enable you to express your best gifts? Are there questions you would add, Virgo? I expect the coming months will require you to generate key decisions at a higher rate than usual, so I hope you will make intensive use of my guiding inquiries, as well as any others you formulate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The witch Lisa Chamberlain writes about the magical properties of colors. About brown, she says it “represents endurance, solidity, grounding, and strength.” She adds that it’s used in magic to enhance “balance, concentration, material gain, home, and companion animals.” According to my reading of the astrological omens, the upcoming weeks should be a deeply brown time for you Geminis. To move your imagination in a righteous direction, have fun wearing clothes in shades of brown. Grace your environment with things that have the hues of chestnut, umber, mahogany, sepia, and burnt sienna. Eat and drink caramel, toffee, cinnamon, almonds, coffee, and chocolate.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the coming weeks, I urge you to flee from stale and rigid certainty. Rebel against dogmatic attitudes and arrogant opinions. Be skeptical of unequivocal answers to nuanced questions. Instead, dear Aries, give your amused reverence to all that’s mysterious and enigmatic. Bask in the glimmer of intriguing paradoxes. Draw inspiration and healing from the fertile unknown. For inspiration, write out this Mary Oliver poem and carry it with you: “Let me keep my distance, always, from those who think they have the answers. Let me keep company with those who say ‘Look!’ and laugh in astonishment, and bow their heads.”

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian poet Danusha Laméris discovered that earthworms have taste buds all over their bodies. Now she loves to imagine she’s giving them gifts when she drops bits of apples, beets, avocados, melons, and carrot tops into the compost bin. “I’d always thought theirs a menial life, eyeless and hidden, almost vulgar.” But now that she understands “they bear a pleasure so sublime,” she wants to help the worms fulfill their destinies. I mention this, Cancerian, because I suspect you may have comparable turnarounds in the coming weeks. Long-held ideas may need adjustments. Incomplete understandings will be filled in when you learn the rest of the story. You will receive a stream of interesting new information that changes your mind, mostly in enjoyable ways.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Kabbalistic writer Simon Jacobson says, “Like a flame, the soul always reaches upward. The soul’s fire wants to defy the confines of life. It cannot tolerate the mediocrity and monotony of sheer materialism. Its passion knows no limits as it craves for the beyond.” That sounds both marvelous and hazardous, right? Jacobson concludes, “Whether the soul’s fire will be a constructive or destructive force is dependent on the person’s motivation.” According to my astrological analysis, your deep motivations are likely to be extra noble and generous in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. So I expect that your soul’s fire will be very constructive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Libran blogger AnaSofia Cardelle writes, “I look back on past versions of myself with such love and tenderness. I want to embrace myself at different parts of my life.” I hope you’re inspired by her thoughts as you carry out the following actions: 1. Create an altar filled with treasures that symbolize major turning points in your destiny. 2. Forgive yourself for what you imagine to be old errors and ignorance. 3. Summon memories of the persons you were at ages 7, 12, and 17, and write a kind, thoughtful message to each. 4. Literally kiss seven different photos of your face from earlier in your life. 5. Say “thank you” and “bless you” to the self you were when you succeeded at two challenging tests in the past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Here’s a good way build your vibrancy: Use your emotional intelligence to avoid swimming against strong currents for extended periods. Please note that swimming against strong currents is fine, even advisable, for brief phases. Doing so boosts your stamina and fosters your trust in your resilience.

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SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know more about how karma works than all the other signs. Scorpio-style intelligence typically has a fine intuitive grasp of how today’s realities evolved out of the deep patterns and rhythms of the past. But that doesn’t mean you perfectly understand how karma works. And in the coming weeks, I urge you to be eager to learn more. Become even savvier about how the law of cause and effect impacts the destinies of you and your allies. Meditate on how the situations you are in now were influenced by actions you took once upon a time. Ruminate on what you could do in the near future to foster good karma and diminish weird karma.

Anew drug for treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the leading cause of dementia is a marketing flop to investors. Alzheimer’s is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out simple tasks. While the specific causes of Alzheimer’s disease are not fully known, it is characterized by changes in the brain that result in the loss of neurons and their connections. These changes affect a person’s ability to remember and think. None of the current pharmaceutical drugs are effective for treating the disease progression or the symptoms. New drugs that directly target amyloid, or tau proteins, that damage cells, haven’t yielded significant clinical benefits for patients.

Mary’s Medicinal is one of the leading transdermal CBD patches. An effectively beautifully created cannabinoid medicine helping the body get back to feeling better! The body itself has receptors that control communication between cells. Mary’s Medicinal researchers have found that pain symptoms and diseases are created from the body’s own intelligent cells; that there is a deficiency or problem, and that the endocannabinoid system of the cannabis plant can help ease discomfort in your own body’s receptors. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex cell-signaling system identified in the early 1990s by researchers. Thus, the unique healing receptors of the cannabinoids give a message of relief to all human receptor cells when the patch is used for pain. Mary’s Medicinal patches are created with an advanced bioavailability up grade. Mary’s products are well-founded and authentic and consistent dosages are safe and approved by state regulations. Mary’s Medicinals

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The Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging people who are interested in learning more about this treatment, for themselves or a loved one, to have a conversation with their health care provider. Backlash Against the Drug by Doctors’ Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, an Alzheimer’s specialist at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Ariz. says the pendulum of public opinion has swayed strongly against this drug

Adam Grossman, researching how to find relief for his father’s chronic pain; almost as if a magical muse inspired him to ask one of his friends for some of their cannabis, borrowed a crockpot from another friend, then Adam, began combining a few pure ingredients, and created the Papa and Barkleys’ first product; there Releaf Balm. The sacred power of the cannabis plant can inspire people to create a medicine that helps people in getting some pain relief. Adam as well gave friends and family members samples of the Releaf Balm and the feedback about the product was “that it helps with pain”. CBD is Everyone’s Helper.The Papa Barkley Balm: It’s a cannabidiol (CBD) with the strength balm volumes of 180 milligrams, or 15 milliliter jar, and 600 milligrams or 50 milliliter jars. The balm contains less than .3% THC, the ingredients contain: hemp-extract, PBflower-TM, coconut oil, beeswax, essential oil blend, eucalyptus, tea tree, peppermint, lavender, vitamin E oil, terpenes, and Phyto cannabinoids.Carefullycreated using the companies whole plant infusion technique with PB-Flower™ to salvage a full spectrum phytonutrients, cannabinoids, and terpenes. Free of isolates, distillates, no harsh solvents, and high-quality cannabis sativa. As a patience of a homeopathic doctor these ingredients that are in the Balm Releaf are truly a Holy Grail of a healing emollient salve.

There are over one hundred ninety studies on Pub-Med related to cannabis and the treatment of dementia/Alzheimer’s/ impaired cognition. Many of them do not identify the dose, or ratio of cannabinol (CBD) to 9-delta-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), nor any follow-up on the adjustment of the doses. In 2008 a study found that THC slows plaque overgrowth, and blocks inflammation. Further studies have verified these findings. Additional research studies have also verified that CBD is a neuroprotectant, an antioxidative, and prevents brain cell death. Over twenty years, nurses, and physicians skilled in cannabis as a specialty are recommending an 18:1 ratio of CBD:THC for neurodegenerative diseases.Unlike the severe side effects of pharmaceuticals, several cannabis side effects are beneficial for dementia patients. Appetite, sleep and calm to name a few. Symptoms of anxiety, restlessness, actingout behaviors, insomnia, and altered walking ability are relieved with proper dosing by a cannabis specialist. THC works inside the cell and CBD works outside the cell. It is important to have both THC and CBD. Learn more about how to use Marijuana Without the High on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Vault Dispensary Lounge. Call 760-866-9660 or send comments to cannaangel16@gmail.com drug, Aducanumab, even though an advisory panel had recommended against allowing the drug on the market. AD affects 6.2 million Americans and is expected to devastate 16 million by Aducanumab2050. is the first drug to address the underlying biology of the disease. According to the FDA, aducanumab reduces betaamyloid plaques, which reasonably leads to a reduction in clinical decline due to AD disease.

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Another approach to developing AD treatments would be to seek existing drugs that could potentially be repurposed. One such drug is Sildenafil, brand name Viagra a drug that Dr. Marc Siegel on Fox News explained to Tucker Carlson.

The National Institute of Aging (NIA) supported a study whose results appeared in Nature Aging on December 6, 2021, analyzing insurance claims data from more than 7 million Americans. They found that the people (mostly men) who took sildenafil were 69% less likely to develop AD over 6 years than those who did not take the drug. This association between sildenafil and AD is held after adjusting for sex, age, and other diseases and conditions. A study that includes women is yet to be conducted, if ever.

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The City of Rancho Mirage Observatory, which officially opened on March 25, 2018, is a teaching and learning tool for all ages, intended to further public understanding of their night skies while offering new programming opportunities in astronomy. The Observatory plays an integral role in the growth of the Rancho Mirage Library’s campus. Constructed adjacent to the Library’s western entrance, the addition of this research level facility underscores the Library’s commitment to lifelong learning, education for all ages, and a focus on the sciences. In addition to onsite tours, telescope viewing and group stargazing with individually owned telescopes, the Observatory will be able to transmit images into locations within the Library, creating limitless possibilities for educational programming and activities for all ages and levels of expertise.

RegistrationSTARGAZINGpeople.REGISTRATIONisrequiredto attend a stargazing event. Please see the dates of events and registration dates on their website. You do not need a library card to register. Online registration opens 1 week in advance of the first night of stargazing for each group of events. Rancho Mirage residents and donor cardholders can register in person at the Library Information Desk 1 week before online registration opens (2 weeks in advance of the first night of stargazing for each group of events.)Spaces for stargazing programs fill up quickly. They suggest being online to reserve your space as soon as a new group of events opens.Allstargazing events are subject to change, cancellation, or postponement. For more info: ranchomiragelibrary.org Think out of this world and visit this hidden gem in the Coachella Valley. A must see! Inside the dome is a PlaneWave CDK700 Telescope. This project was coordinated by the City of Rancho Mirage along with the contractor Sea West Enterprises. Observatory Systems was brought on to the project by Sea West Enterprises, Inc to automate the ASH Manufacturing Dome and provide the design and installation of the observing automation

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There will be one tour daily at 9:30 am Mondays through Fridays that begins in the lobby of the library. There is no cost and no registration required. However, as we reopen, we are limiting the number of guests per tour to about 20

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you aren’t ready for the “fit life.” Fortunately, you don’t have to change everything at once. Plus, there’s a very simple way to overcome this destructive tendency of putting off your health and fitness goals indefinitely. It’s also about as easy as it gets. Here it is: The secret to getting started is to begin at once. To take action. And the secret to making this sustainable is daily baby steps. So, here’s what you need to do… Step 1) Decide on the end goal – the outcome or result you desire. Step 2) Decide on the next step you need to take to achieve your goal. Step 3) Do it. That, right there, is a formula for incredible fitness success. Remember, a tiny seed planted under the right conditions, if cultivated, can grow into a huge tree. Similarly, one step in the right direction can lead to a lifetime of abundant health and fitness, if cultivated. So, here’s how you can make big things happen by starting with a tiny action step:

• Do 1 set of pushups.

• Have just one glass of water instead of __ If you need extra help to stop procrastinating and start making actual real steps, Send Me A Trainer can help. For a Free Consultation please RM text or call (760)880-9904 appreciate the beauty and strength of your mind, and your body’s ability to endure it for your joy and happiness in fitness and good health.Here’s the truth. If you aren’t ready to start today and do whatever it takes to succeed (using one of the simple strategies below),

• Floss just one tooth.

To deal with procrastination, you need to start being honest with yourself. You have to be very clear, why and what of things that you are putting off. What do you procrastinate? And why do you do it? Whether you postpone something because you don’t want to do something or is it because you don’t know how to? You have to build a foundation by making a lifestyle change. If you want to get fit and lose weight, you need to admit to yourself where you’re at now and be realistic about yourProcrastinationgoals. leads to a mediocre life. I bet you don’t want that. Nobody wants that, yet thousands of men are stuck in the current. You have the power! Your ability to keep going depends entirely on you. You only know what you want in your life, and it is only you that can change it. Your fitness journey should be focused on you. You should only do it for yourself and not for anyone else. You will find that you can

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• Go for a 1 minute walk.

• Read just one page.

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• Make just one phone call.

• Do just one nice thing for someone.

• Breathe deeply for just one moment.

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