July 18 to July 24, 2013 Vol. 2 No. 17

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Voodoo Glow Skulls

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Redivider

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Rich Gilgallon

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Contents

The Bombshell Bettys....................3 Voodoo Glow Skulls......................5 LMS - Redivider..............................6 LMS - Vanessa Reddin....................7 Joey Covington Tribute Concert...8 S.E.L.M.A. Grows............................8 Public Pers. - Rich Gilgallon..........9 Public Pers - Valerie Kattz.............9 Desert DJs - Clarence Barnes......10 Road Trippin - Wheel Inn.............11 Fantasy Springs - Blast Vegas.....11 Events - SPLASH House...............11 Consider This................................12 Valley Rhythms............................13 Pet Place.......................................14 The Vino Voice..............................15 Club Crawler Nightlife.................16 The Pampered Palate..................18 Happy Hour Hotspot - Escena.....19 Screeners......................................20 Book Review.................................21 Haddon Libby..............................23 Gamer Girl....................................23 Dale Gribow.................................24 Real Estate....................................24 Safety Tips....................................25 ShareKitchen................................25 Health...........................................26 Free Will Astrology......................26 Life & Career Coach......................27 Mind, Body, & Spirit.....................27 Health w/ Jill Coleman.................28 Ask the Doctor.............................28 Comics - Weiss Cracks..................30

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Part of the Fastest Growing Sport for Women in the Nation

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Bombshell Betty’s Palm Springs

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he first thing I ever learned in roller derby is to fall, and in the author world I believe that same rule applies.” author― Elizabeth J. Kolodziej Roller Derby, one of the few sports largely exclusive to women, has become the fastest growing sport in America. Void of any other qualifications other than being able to skate, women across the country of all ages and backgrounds are finding more than just a recreational sport or physical activity; they are discovering life lessons, a powerful new camaraderie and self-image while entertaining the masses. Meet our desert’s newest group of 8 wheeled powerhouse beauties: The Bombshell Bettys The Bombshell Bettys, founded by Lindsay Arthur (aka Toxic Rocket) and Laura Pina (aka General Gonzo), mark the second “

competitive roller derby league in the Coachella Valley reflective of roller derbies huge national and international growth and magnetic draw. “Every league has their own individuality; their own code of conduct,” shared Arthur. “We just had our own views of how we wanted to run this league.”

The popularity of this sport is not only due to the fact that this colorful, personality rich event is fun for the participants as well as the spectators, but is also a potential economic shot in the arm for sponsors and the community. The cities of Palm Desert and Cathedral City see the potential, and they are both working with the Bombshell Bettys to find an indoor arena. These lady athletes are not only equipped with charisma and athleticism, but also carry their own 300,000 liability insurance policy.

August 11th at 1 pm, the ladies will be hosting a Bombshell Bettys Bingo fundraiser at The 19th Hole in Palm Desert. There will be no cover charge, but they’ll be providing a lot of fun in exchange for a few bucks.

They’ll be selling bingo books with 10 games for $20. Each round winner will receive a prize, the grand prize being a flat screen TV. This event is sure to be a lot of fun and will be an excellent opportunity to meet these ladies and find out more about the league that is bringing a national past time and potential revenue to our community.

These ladies work hard at what they do, meeting 4 days a week to craft their skills as a team, as well as on their own time. They have one meeting a week to review tapes of other team’s bouts, learning strategies, and helping the newer girls learn the rules. They hold practices 3 times a week at John Glenn Middle School in Palm Desert. Sunday practices are for the newer ladies, focused on teaching them how to scrimmage with Coach California Nightmare. On Tuesdays, Coach Lodi Dottie, who has been league skating for just under a decade, works on strategies, defensive and offensive moves such as “whips”, while Thursday’s

are dedicated to endurance and muscle building.

“We are looking for space to skate,” shared Arthur as she addressed the team’s goals. “We are also looking for sponsors.

There’s a lot of money in roller derby.

Hundreds of people will come and watch this.” The historical and national data back her up on this. As early as the mid-1880’s the growing popularity of roller skating in the United States led to the formation of organized multi-day endurance races for cash prizes, as early as the mid-1880. Speed

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and endurance races continued to be held on both flat and banked tracks in the century’s first three decades. Spectators enjoyed the spills and falls of the skaters, and the term derby was used to refer to such races by 1922. In 1948, Roller Derby debuted on New York television, broadcasting well before television viewership was widespread. In 1989 RollerGames debuted. In 1999, Spike TV (TNN at the time) debuted RollerJam. Roller derby began its modern revival in the early 2000s as an all-female, woman-organized amateur sport. The revival initially began in Austin, Texas, and by August 2006 there were over 135 similar leagues. Leagues outside the U.S. also began forming in 2006, and international competition soon followed. There are over 1,200 amateur leagues worldwide in countries including, but not limited to, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Singapore, Dubai and even Egypt, where all of the gear and equipment must be imported.

All facts considered, our local Bombshell Bettys are a worthwhile investment.

These lady athletes come in all sizes, from all backgrounds and experience levels and are some beautiful examples of our communities finest:

Valerie Kattz “KattzScratch” (Radio/TV Personality/Voice Over Artist): “When I told people that I was going to do this, they all laughed. I passed my minimum skills test in February (you have to pass this in order

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I ended up doing 26 ½ laps in 5 minutes. I felt so accomplished afterward; I was very proud of myself. Being someone who’s never done anything physical or ever thinking of myself as a physically strong person, I never imagined doing anything athletic in my life. Doing it proved to me I’m physically strong and showed other people I was strong too. Everybody said I couldn’t do it, and I did it.”

Amy Douglas “Oxford Comet”: “I’ve been with the Bombshell Betty’s since late December. I saw the Facebook profile and I thought, ‘Yeah, that seems about right!’ I went out and met the girls, and they were so nice and so welcoming. Other than our owners, I’m one of the gals that have been here the longest, so I’ve been through our struggle to get space after getting kicked out of the park, raising money and other adversities. It’s nice to have been here from the beginning and see how hard everyone works to do something so worthwhile and important. What we are doing IS important: We are trying to create a group of women who can compete athletically and exist in a union together without succumbing to nastiness and back biting. Most people expect women to be catty and jealous when they get together and there is just none of that with this group of ladies. We all support each other, cheer each other on when we do something right, and help each other up when we fall, literally and figuratively. All of us seem to come from a place in our lives where we just needed this sisterhood. We found each other and I feel lucky to be around these classy, positive ladies on a regular basis.”

“Specifically, I can say that I love what the team and the sport has done for me as a woman. Since puberty, my clothing size has had two digits. I’ve always been a bigger gal (according to fashion standards) and in the past have seriously struggled with that.

Roller derby has really improved how I feel about my body. Besides getting me into the best shape I’ve been in a while I have a new relationship with my body and my curves.

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My wide shoulders give me balance, my strong core gives me strength and my booty has become a weapon. I don’t really care about the size of my clothes or what the scale says. I know that what is on my bones now is an asset, and I see what it can do and I am proud. Roller Derby and the Bombshell Bettys gave me that!”

Ceci Lomeli “Coach California Nightmare”: “I joined the Bombshell Bettys on January 6th and I have met some incredible women since then. We are skaters, but we are also mothers, teachers, nurses, bankers, business owners, students, and radio personalities. I truly believe we represent the diversity of the Coachella Valley. We all share a common love for roller skating, for the game of roller derby and competition.

These ladies were so encouraging from the beginning! I was immediately addicted. My favorite experience was when I was selected to be the assistant Coach by the league’s owners and head coaches. I am responsible for coaching our beginner skaters and helping them reach their goal of becoming an official member of the league’s first team.

This is an incredible honor for me!

Veronica Garcia “Sexyfatnurse”: “The experience with the Betty’s has been really awesome! I started on March 8th, 2013 with NO SKATING EXPERIENCE! The Betty’s were extremely supportive from the beginning. I was never judged, made fun of, or discouraged at all. Everything I know about skating is because of the Betty’s!

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Voodoo Glow Skulls to Light Up The Hood Bar Palm Desert

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internal medicine doctor in La Quinta. As a child I was very athletic. Unfortunately, my parent’s made just enough for ends to meet so my sister and I weren’t blessed to be in any sports or do any extra curriculum.

Roller derby has been a blessing to me. It has helped me with my insomnia, stress, depression, and weight! It has also helped me to be more adventurous, and to be more positive around others. I really encourage anyone who is interested in roller derby to DO IT! Give it a chance! I know it may sound scary, but if I can do it with no experience, anyone can do it! I can truly say I am blessed to have met my derby sisters!”

Laura Tolliver “Silent Slaughter”: When I showed up for the first time I was welcomed in with open arms. All of the girls were very friendly and helpful while I was learning how to skate all over again. I think our league is special because we’re not just about skating. We’re also getting involved with anti-bullying groups. Some of have been bullied or have seen our kids being bullied, and we want to help contribute to fight against it! Some of us are also volunteering our time to a cat shelter here in the valley to help with cat adoptions.

My favorite experience was our recent scrimmage with our sister league in Yucca Valley! We had a lot of fun and learned a lot. What I love about our league is how different all of the girls are, but we all love to skate. We are all different ages, but we all get along and help each other to be better skaters!

For more information on Bombshell Betty’s visit their website psbombshellbettys. com or follow them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/BombshellBettys

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by Me movie scene (80’s version), standing around a car listening to their latest song on a cassette tape they recorded in their bedroom on a boom box.

This is exactly what the early years looked like for this ska/punk band of brothers and friends, when they began their 25 year rockventure in their Riverside, California home.

Frank, the oldest brother, gave up his bedroom to sleep on the couch so it could be turned into a rehearsal and recording den. The room still remains as it was back in those days, with the boys’ favorite band stickers still in place on the closet doors.

It is as much a testament to the room’s musical history as to the incredible support these young artists received from their parents, friends and neighbors. “We’d come home, do our homework and go straight to the rehearsal room. We were making noise every afternoon for three or four years straight. How we got away with it without the police coming over, I really don’t know,” reminisced Frank. “Some people try to find how they’re going to fit in in high school... we opted to pick up instruments. We’d play along with our favorite artists and try to emulate them and learn their songs. I’d been out of high school for a couple of years when the band really got started. I’d come home from my 9-5 job driving a forklift, hearing the same riffs over and over again.

I’d jump in and be their singer because they didn’t have one. Me being the big brother with a job, I went and bought myself a little PA system. I was in the band from then on.”

Twenty-five years and 9 albums later Voodoo Glow Skulls have had some serious success. They’ve been signed to hot record labels, performed internationally, and maintain a huge following to this day. All these successes are chronicled on their website Voodooglowskulls.com. “Here we are, still at it and calling our own shots. We

are having more fun with it now, than ever,” boasts Frank. Over the years, their music has grown up with them. “The perspective really changes as you get older. You can’t be 40 something and still be writing about chicks and beer. You’re older; you’ve got families, mortgages and bills....the song writing is different, but the music is pretty much the same. We’ve managed to come up with our own distinctive sound and style that sets us apart from others in the genre.”

Their signature style and more mature tune-smithing are reflected on their new album, Break the Spell, released in 2012 on the independent label, Smelvis Records.

This is the first album in 20 years not released on Epitaph or Victory. “Smelvis is a fair sized independent, LA based label,” explains Frank. “ It takes things back to the grass roots, do-it-yourself mentality that is reminiscent of how we did things when we first started out. It’s the next best thing to doing it ourselves. It takes over some of the leg work for us so we can just be artists and performers, and maintain the integrity of the band.”

According to Alternative Press’, Jason Schreurs, “What always makes VGS stand out from the rest of the ska-punk scene is their heavier riffing and angrier sound. The only other band to use a horn section this successfully to complement such precise riffs was San Diego’s Rocket from the Crypt, but they were completely devoid of ska. Meanwhile, Voodoo Glow Skulls can bust out a balls-out ska track like ‘Puro Desmadre’ which would instantly blow the minds of neighborhood rude boys. Whether it’s creepy bop of ‘Police Knocking on My Door’ or the blazing political punk/reggae mixture ‘The Resurrection’, Break The Spell kicks ass in both tone and message.”

The band currently consists of the three Casillas brothers: Big bro Frank on vocals, Eddie on guitar, Jorge on bass. Anthony Raya is on drums, Mark Bush is on trumpet, and Dan Albert and Ruben Durazo on trombone. I asked Frank how they’ve managed to keep the music going over the decades. “I think the secret to our longevity is the fact that the three of us are siblings.

We grew up poking each other in the eye and poking each other in the gut as kids,

sitting in the back seat of our mom and dad’s car. We were always wrestling with each other - just three brothers growing up, living together in a suburban home. We can tolerate each other. Even if there’s a big blow out, which there has been in the past, we’re still brothers. Unfortunately, the other non-family members in the band are subjected to it and have to tolerate it. We can get over things easier than people who aren’t family. If you can’t survive, living with each other on the road, you’re probably not going to make it as a band. You see it a lot in the music industry - a new band comes up through record labels putting them together. A week or two into a tour, you see how people really are. If you get past that, great! Many times, they come back from the tour and you never hear from them again. We have the camaraderie; the music we wrote is not as formulated as a lot of bands. No record label has thrown us together and told us how to write or sound.

We’re a grass-roots, home grown entity that started in our bedroom and ended up playing for friends in the neighborhood. I think that has a lot to do with what gives us a little more heart and soul.”

Frank offered this bit of sage advice to our plethora of new, talented, local musicians: “As easy as it is for an artist

to produce music and get it out on the internet, the market is flooded right now.

Back in the day, it wasn’t as easy. First and foremost, you’ve got to stay true to what you’re doing and believe in yourself. Make sure that what you’re doing is something that you like and what you want to do.

Don’t try to put something out that you think is just going to appeal to the masses, because if it’s not real then you’re probably not going to last very long. At some point or another, you’re going to hit road blocks.

Someone is going to come in there and try to manipulate what you’re doing to make it appeal to the masses. Even then, it’s not going to be coming from you. It’s going to be coming from some music executive. It happens all the time. After a while it’s just not real. Voodoo Glow Skulls is seriously a product of our environment. We are what we grew up listening to.”

I, Lisa Morgan, give you my personal promise, that if you attend the Voodoo Glow Skulls show at The Hood Bar, with opening band Spankshaft (one of my personal, alltime, local favorites), you can count on leaving every piece of bullshit that is tearing at your soul at the door. You cannot stand in the same room with this music and not be infused with their insanely high, electric energy. That’s just what they do. As Frank says, “We like to think that when you come to a Voodoo glow skull show, you get away from it all. We’re not there to try and change the world with political statements and stuff like that... we want to create that party atmosphere and vibe with in your face, loud music. That’s what we’re known for; that’s why they keep coming back.”

Follow Voodoo Glow Skulls at voodooglowskulls.com or join their 33,000 plus fans on Facebook at www.facebook. com/pages/Voodoo-Glow-Skulls/ You can also check out opening band, Spankshaft, a local ska-punk band also made up of brothers at spankshaft.com and on Facebook as well @ www.facebook. com/spankshaftband.

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ccording to the always reliable Wikipedia, a palindrome is a word, phrase, number, or other sequence of symbols or elements, whose meaning may be interpreted the same way in either forward or reverse direction.

Whichever way you spell it, Redivider will cause you to “murder for a jar of red rum”.

Of course that last statement is silly and is also a palindrome. After getting to know the five fellows of Redivider and the level of devotion they apply to their craft, it is evident they are moving forward with their vision of melodic hardcore dominance and have little time for silly games.

With Ivan Angulo on vocals, Marvin Alvarez on bass guitar, Stephen Otero on lead guitar, Matt Ainsworth on rhythm & lead guitar and Andrew Cancino on drums, Redivider has a solid line-up and has progressed considerably in a very short time. Having formed in 2011 with Otero and Ainsworth as the nucleus, Redivider’s mission statement was self-explanatory, as Otero puts it, “Keep it simple but keep it good.” Vocalist Angulo describes their music in a more light-hearted manner, “It’s baby making music for the common working man. Seriously, it’s heavy-hitting with a lot of feeling.” Cancino adds, “We are consistent. We don’t have to be fancy to be good.”

Angulo is 20 years old and has been singing for several years. Alvarez is also 20 and joined the band just a couple of months ago. He exhibits bliss towards his band

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mates openly, “I really believe in these guys.

I like the way the new writing is going and I like the sound.” Otero is 26 and has played guitar for approximately ten years. He divides his time between Carlsbad, where he is a fireman, and the Coachella Valley.

He is also newly single and ready to mingle ladies. Matt is the elder at 28 and has played guitar since middle school when he played in youth group at his church. Cancino was recruited through Craig’s List in April of 2012. Another interesting detail is that no one in the band is married or has children.

These circumstances allow for flexibility and late night writing sessions.

Conjointly, musical influences include, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, Edema, Korn and Slipknot. Cancino addresses the cultural aspect of his musical upbringing, “Spanish music has always been in my roots.”

Ainsworth talks about his earliest influences, “In 5th grade I heard the Megadeth song ‘99 Ways to Die’ and it got me pumped every morning before 5th grade, although, early on it was Michael Jackson who influenced me.”

Despite his recent addition to the band, Alvarez is cognizant of how he got here.“For me, big time, it was my dad just kind of hearing that I was really interested in guitar. He helped me pursue that and everything I’ve done with music he’s been there supporting me. Even if he might not like what we play, he still gets stoked for what we do. If it wasn’t for my dad I wouldn’t be in Redivider right now.” Otero reiterates the necessity of family support. ”My parents supported it even thought they

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didn’t understand it.” Cancino addresses the obvious ‘Cancino Connection’. “I was heavily motivated by watching my big brother Benny (Benny Cancino- InVitro, The Kyle Turley Band), uncle Mike (Mike Cancino-Unida, HOBP, Soul Sign) and uncle Chad (desert musician extraordinaire).”

Cancino expands on the lineage of successful musicians in his family, “Those guys are huge inspirations in what I do. I don’t think I could ever go on stage before I hear, ‘Hey man, what’s your uncle up to?’ I was able to drum tech for my uncle Mike. From start to finish they are totally professional. That’s what I aim for, to be solid. Go up there sit up straight. Play through the drums. I’m very lucky to be a part of that family and it’s a pretty big name to live up to. Music is the one thing that brings the Cancino family together.” The stress of living up to the Cancino tradition still weighs on Cancino at times. “I really get nervous text messaging my family telling them I’m gonna play a show.”

I have attended Redivider shows at

The Date Shed and The Hood when they opened for Unida. If you have not been able to behold a live Redivider show, I ask that you do so at their next desert show on 8/31/13 at The Red Barn. They are the first band to perform that night and will dictate the evening as they have done in the metal community for the past couple of years.

Redivider is in the process of developing and writing a five song EP that will tentatively be completed by the end of 2013.

Redivider’s next show is the ‘Hardcore vs. Punk’ show on Friday July 19, 2013 at The Paradigm Venue in Yucaipa, California.

They will also be performing for the third installment of the Coachella Valley hard rock and heavy metal series ‘Metal Nyte’ at The Red Barn in Palm Desert, California on Saturday August 31, 2013 along with Perishment and Wyte Gye. To find out more information and to download the ‘Greater Than’ EP: www.facebook.com/REDIVIDER760 https://soundcloud.com/redivider760 http://redivider760.bandcamp.com/ For booking: redivider760@live.com

first heard this lovely nightingale at Bar in Palm Springs. Giselle Woo, an amazing songstress herself, was hosting a singer/songwriter night at Bar. The rules were clear. There would only be one vocal microphone and one guitar microphone on the stage. You could also plug into Giselle’s pickup; heck, you could even use her precious guitar (that’s just how Giselle rolls). I’d never been to a singer/songwriter night here in the desert.

Tonight, under Woo’s instruction, this was going to be a listening room; an event to truly showcase the songwriter. I looked forward to hearing Giselle’s beautiful voice and stirring music of which I was already a huge fan, but beyond that I had no expectations. If I had, they would have been blown clean out of the water. The very first artist to take the stage after Giselle was Miss Vanessa Reddin, a pretty, little, blonde thing who stepped up to the stage without airs, just her and her guitar. She handled her guitar like she’d been doing it for at least a decade. A sweet melody began to resonate from her acoustic. That was nice enough, but then the girl opened her mouth to sing and I was floored. Her warm, beautiful, throaty vocals seemed to be drawn from a deep well inside of her that not every vocalist knows how to draw from. The mere sound of her music, the guitar and vocals blending together, made me yearn to hear every word of the song she was singing. Phrases poured out of this girl that painted immediate, relatable, emotional pictures. She was the entire package as a singer/songwriter. I should have known. After all, Giselle seems to surround herself with the best musicians and artists in the desert.

Vanessa grew up around music. Grandpa was an opera singer; Grandma was a background singer for a funk and blues band in the 70’s. According to her family, she was humming and singing before she could even talk. But Vanessa didn’t actually pick up her guitar and start writing and singing her own songs until about four years ago. “It wasn’t until I went to college and needed some sort of outlet and form of expression that I

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Singing from the Soul for Solace and School Loans.

started playing and writing my own songs.” A student of the infamous Drexel University in Philadelphia, she studied Entertainment and Arts Management. “I wanted to be on the business side of music. The ultimate conflict in my heart and brain right now, are whether to be a performer or a manger. I do love the business, the industry and being surrounded by music. I have worked at Coachella Music and Arts Festival in stage production for the past two years and worked in several venues in Philadelphia, when I lived back there. I do love the backstage production aspect of putting a whole show together. Honestly, I would love to do both. But if I had to choose one full time, I’d choose performing. It’s kind of funny because I’ve been working in production on a big stage and caught myself thinking, ‘I want to be ON this stage!’” Once Vanessa began to pick up a guitar and write and sing it took her a year and a half to work up the courage to leave her living room with her songs. “These are my words and my experiences and my emotions. It’s taken me a long time to get to the point where it’s just the raw me and the emotion of my music.”

Vanessa’s music can be found on YouTube, with songs recorded at The Hood in Palm Desert’s open mic night. Songs like All the Mundane, Who You Are, Just Say It and Wild Ones show this self-sufficient musician pouring her heart out beautifully and eloquently. Even amidst the somewhat inattentive crowd, the beauty of her art is not lost. But I would have to say her most recent recording, Tonight, find her on Facebook music page, www.facebook.com/

vanessareddinmusic, is the best reflection of what she and her music have to offer today. “Tonight is a super stripped down, raw and naked, song recorded in one take... just me and my guitar and my voice and that’s it. I’d like to explore that route more.”

While Miss Reddin is educated and experienced in the business side of music, the conflict for her comes in having to use her business skills to promote herself. “It’s not that I don’t want to be successful and ‘go for it’. Music is just such a personal thing to me that helps me get through things. If I can share it with someone and it helps someone with something they’re going through, then that, for me, is the

biggest reward.” I have to say, that if her music is helping her get through things right now, then it is very likely to touch and heal the hearts of many. Vanessa isn’t going through just any ordinary difficult time.

Along with having to find a way to pay her school loans and make a living for herself, Vanessa struggles with very personal issues within her family. The whole reason she moved to the desert initially, after building a life in Philadelphia for six years, was to help her mother who was diagnosed with Cancer two years ago. “Even though it’s been really emotional and tough - probably the hardest two years of my life - I feel so blessed to have met Giselle Woo and Symara Stone (another phenomenal singer/songwriter).

They’ve been an amazing part of my life.”

You can now experience the music and the musicianship of Vanessa Reddin for yourself weekly at Escena Golf Course Bar and Lounge, 1100 Clubhouse View Drive, Palm Springs, every Friday and Saturday night, from 5-9pm.

Follow Vanessa’s music and other bookings on Facebook at facebook.com/vanessareddinmusic. This will be one songbird that will be fun to watch take flight.

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Joey Covington Tribute Concert Streaming Live WorldWide!

Michaelz Media, QV Live Streaming and Ross Management and Productions have

joined forces to bring the Joey Covington Tribute Concert to a Worldwide venue.

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he recent announcement of the Joey Covington Tribute Concert put the three media companies into planning overtime. The Tribute event comes after the death of Joey Covington on June 4 of this year in a car accident. Covington was instrumental in founding the rock group Hot Tuna and was also the drummer for the band Jefferson Airplane.

The initial Tribute Concert planned for August 31, 2013 is the production of David Ross of Ross Management and Productions in conjunction with ATM Productions. According to Ross many people have come together to make this a special event. “Alvin Taylor & The Joey Covington All Star Band, Peter Albin

& Sam Andrews Original Members of Big Brother & The Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin, The Gypsy Express, Ukulele Ray, The Roni Lee Band Featuring Lynn Sorenesen from Bad Company, California, Sara Groban, Shirley Evaro, Calista Carradine, Janelle Sadler, Janette Turner, Bishopric Robert Taylor and Jai (Gospel) and many famous celebrity musicians and guests.”

The Joey Covington Tribute Concert will be held at The Hood Pizza Bar in Palm Desert with tickets priced at only $20.00 but limited to only 300 tickets. This is where Michaelz Media and QV Live Streaming have brought streaming technology to a worldwide venue and opened the doors to the world.

On August 31st, anyone with $6.00 and an internet connection will be able to enjoy the live music of the Joey Covington Tribute Concert via a live stream.

According to Brian Michaelz from Michaelz Media, “Log onto www.covingtontribute. michaelzmedia.com and enjoy reading about the life of Joey Covington and then on August 31st, for only $6.00 you can watch a live audio, video stream of the Joey Covington Tribute Concert in Palm Desert, California, it doesn’t get much better than that. David Ross and all of the musicians have come together to make this a very special tribute and I am blessed to be a part of it”.

QV Live Streaming and its founder Megers Frierson Sr. have stepped up to the plate with

their streaming technology to collaborate with Michaelz Media and Ross Management and Productions. Providing the world with an opportunity to attend such a special event is what continues to gain QV Live Streaming its reputation as the leader in live multimedia streaming services.

According to Producer David Ross there is one main reason for this event, “To celebrate the life of a great drummer, percussionist, producer and our friend, Joey Covington.”

Ross adds, “25% of the proceeds go to The Well in the Desert who feed the poor and needy in the Coachella Valley-Palm Springs Area and a portion of proceeds also go to Lauren Taines (Joey’s widow) for funeral expenses”.

The Joey Covington Tribute Concert is being sponsored by The Hood Pizza Bar, Ross Management and Productions, The Musicians Outlet, Alvin Taylor Music Productions, and Studio Instrument Rentals.

For more information on the Joey Covington Tribute Concert please contact David Ross, Ross Management and Productions at (760) 766-6733, email David DrossManagement@aol.com or visit the Joey Covington Tribute Concert Website at covingtontribute.michaelzmedia.com

To live stream your next event please contact Brian Michaelz and Michaelz Media (888) 363-6874, info@michaelzmedia.com for more information. www.covingtontribute.michaelzmedia.com.

S.E.L.M.A. grows @ the Learning Tree Center, Palm Desert 2013-2014

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upport and Education for Local Music and Arts (S.E.L.M.A.) presents the Learning Tree Center (L.T.C.) Elementary School (k-5) of Palm Desert. The administrators, Mr. Robert Craven, Drucilla Craven and Angela Morway, have been serving the Coachella Valley community with a respect based educational experience alongside an array of childcare options for over 33 years.

L.T.C. currently offers an enriching compilation of community based events for their students and their families. It is pleasing to report the implementation of the S.E.L.M.A. program into the Learning Tree Center school cycle, 2013-14.

The School now offers two after school art programs and two new community based events. S.E.L.M.A. founder and 2013 President, Amanda Dorta, directs a basic Music and Arts exposure program created for the first grade. S.E.L.M.A. Arts Program Director Mr. Leo Fuchs of Desert Art Classes

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(www.desertartclasses.com) leads up the second through fifth grade program: Creative Development for Children. Both programs will be held every other Friday afternoon beginning Friday the 13 of September, 2013. The school already has a full after school program schedule every Monday through Thursday. Along with this implementation of S.E.L.M.A., the L.T.C. now offers an after school activity nearly every day of the week. What an accomplishment!

The two new community based S.E.L.M.A. events will be held November 22, 2013 and February 7, 2014 on L.T.C. campus grounds, 42-675 Washington Street Palm Desert, California 92211 (760) 345-8100.

Event #1 (Nov 22) is an outreach showcase of the S.E.L.M.A. community to the students and their families. Musicians, artists, and local organizations that advocate for the S.E.L.M.A. cause set up individual and group talents to offer an encouraging community experience to the families of L.T.C. The goal is to inspire and share S.E.L.M.A. support with students while utilizing a platform for community awareness and development.

Students and families will have the opportunity to transact with the musicians, artists, and local organizations that provide presentations for them.

Event #2 (Feb 7), was created to provide the opportunity for students and families to showcase themselves to the S.E.L.M.A. community. This event acts as a fundraiser for the S.E.L.M.A. Program @the Learning Tree Center, Palm Desert. Similar to Event #1 in that there is much community support showcased. It’s different in that L.T.C._S.E.L.M.A. Program Art pieces and related items will be up for silent auction and raffle. We expect the presentation of various S.E.L.M.A. student and family projects that extend beyond music and art into theater production, photographs, edible goods, etc. All this is on display for us to enjoy as we support S.E.L.M.A. growth in our schools.

Inspiration stirs at the center of it all as we look forward to the new school year and prepare to provide a self-sustainable community based Music and Arts access platform. Your talent and your passion are valuable to our community.

S.E.L.M.A. is available to your music, your artistic passions, your organization or your business. We believe that we all have something to offer to the growth of Support and Education for Local Music and Arts in the Coachella Valley community. If you are interested in providing a service to

the Nov 22, 2013 or Feb 7, 2014 event at the Learning Tree Center please CONTACT info@selmagrows.org to become a S.E.L.M.A. member and start having fun serving your community TODAY! Support and Education for Local Music and Arts (S.E.L.M.A), Coachella Valley Chapter 1 www.selmagrowg,org Selma Grows is on Facebook!

S.E.L.M.A. Mission: The main purpose of our organization is to create careers that support and nurture cultural integrity by providing a localized system of music and arts education and showcase opportunities.

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July 18 to July 24, 2013

By judith salkin

Meet the MIX’s kitten

Going home: Da Coach is looking A for a hometown advantage

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hen Rich “Da Coach” Gilgallon signs off his self-named show today (July 18, 2013) at 6 p.m., he’ll head over to the Escena Lounge for a couple of cool drinks, some conversation and hugs from his listeners.

Lots of hugs. The good-bye kind, with an extra pat on the back and a good squeeze, too, for luck.

Since Dec. 26, 1997, Gilgallon has kept the valley on its toes on his on Newstalk 920 am KPSI talk shows, first on his sports show and more recently as the local conservative voice.

Now he’s heading back to his beloved Boston. “I feel a little like that (Nik) Wallenda guy,” the 58-year-old Gilgallon said over the weekend. “I have nothing secured, no job to go to. If I have to I can always go back to being a bartender.”

After a lot of soul searching, it was Gilgallon’s choice to go out on top here in the valley. “It’s time,” Gilgallon said. “My dad’s getting older and I miss my family.”

When he arrived in the Coachella Valley in 1997, he didn’t know anyone or, amazingly, which side of the Continental Divide Palm Springs was on.

“When I got the call to come out to talk to the station, I asked if it was on the East or West Coast,” he said. “It was early December and I’d just finished shoveling my driveway; as long as it was out of the snow, I didn’t care.”

Gilgallon had been to California once before, “when I was around 9, and we went to Disneyland,” he recalled, but had no idea what I was getting into.

Pretty much the same way he got into radio in the late 1980s in Washington, D.C. Gilgallon, who had been the youngest elected parks commissioner in Framingham, Mass., at 18, had moved to the nation’s capital in 1980 to work in politics. Eventually dealing with the day-to-day life of a low level politician got to Gilgallon and he opted out work as “A sober bartender,” at Chadwick’s restaurant in the Friendship Heights neighborhood.

“It was a media hang-out,” he said of the popular restaurant. “We had guys from TV and radio there all the time.” Including the GM of WMZQ, a DC country station. Never a shy guy and a longtime sports fan, Gilgallon pitched himself as a replacement when he heard the station was looking for a new sports guy.

“I’d never worked in radio,” he said. “But I knew sports and I loved the Redskins.”

In 45 minutes, he’d talked himself into an on-air gig. Gilgallon was hired for two 15 minute shows, Friday and Monday at 6:45 a.m., doing a pre- and post-game wrap-up for the Redskins and other sports news. For

the next seven years, Gilgallon would close Chadwick’s at 3 a.m., grab a nap, do the show and be on his way home by 7 a.m.

In 1992, he was one of the first hires when WTEM, an ESPN-style sports station, hit the airwaves as the afternoon drive time host. “Two guys changed my life,” he said, getting just a bit sentimental about the WNZQ GM who gave him his first shot onair and the GM for WTEM, who gave him his first full-time gig. “They’re the two angels in my life and I have no idea where either of them are today. I’d love to find them and say thanks.”

And then there’s Newstalk 920 and why his ties to the valley are so strong.

“This is a very cosmopolitan place,” he said. “We have people from all over here, and they’re very sophisticated. I’ve been here 15 years and that says something about the listeners more than me. This is a very intelligent market to work in, which makes it fun.”

The talk radio format is great for local stations. “It’s magic,” he said. “People like to feel that they have a way to connect with their community and I strive to connect with the listeners; they’re amazing people.”

But with three heart attacks under his belt, Gilgallon knows it’s time to reconnect with his hometown and family.

“God put a wall of pain on me,” he said.

“It’s the kind of pain that’s hard to explain.

The most I ever missed was a week, because I never wanted anyone else in my seat. I didn’t want them to sound better than me.

It was all about protecting my seat! Now, it’s time for Boston to get the rest of my heart.”

So, if you want to say goodbye to Da Coach, and give him a hug to make the journey easier, make it over to the Escena Lounge at Escena Golf Club at 1100 Clubhouse View in Palm Springs at 6:30 p.m.

s a little girl, the MIX 100.5’s Valerie Kattz loved listening to “the people in the radio.”

And somewhere along the line she decided she wanted to be one of them.

“As a kid I would play radio,” she says. “I had a Fisher Price recorder and I used it to interview my friends.”

She got herself on the radio, in her hometown of DeRidder, La., as a teen when she called in a song request to a local station. “I waited by the radio to hear it and when it played, I taped it!” she said. “And it was so exciting.”

But a small town in southwest Louisiana couldn’t hold her. Kattz was hooked on the idea of leaving town for the bright lights of New York City or California, as soon as she could.

“We’d go on family vacations and I knew I wanted to live some place that was bigger than my little town,” she says.

At 19, Kattz got her first on-air job at a Brawley radio station, Kattz headed for Cali, with her dog and cat for her first trip west of San Antonio, Texas, in her 1986 Mustang. But she didn’t find what she expected.

“In my mind the Hollywood sign stretched from San Diego to San Francisco and you could see it from anywhere in the state,” she recalls.

“Brawley wasn’t anything like that and I thought I’d moved to the DeRidder of California!”

It took about a year before the old Power Radio General Manager Mike Keene called and offered a skeptical Kattz a job in Palm Springs.

Told that he’d like to consider her for a midday spot, Kattz was sure it was a prank call.

“He told me to call the station if I didn’t believe him,” she says with a laugh. Luckily, Kattz decided to make that call. She moved to the Coachella Valley and blossomed.

By then, Kattz’s car had taken a dump and she made the move via Greyhound. Amazingly she spent her first couple of years in the valley without a car. It was a little tricky when it came to getting around, but worth it.

“When I got here I thought, ‘this is more like it’,” she said of the more sophisticated area. It gave her the time to acclimate to the real California lifestyle. By the time she got a car and ventured out to places like L.A., it was more of shock to her system than she wanted to take on.

“The traffic in L.A. scared me,” she says. “I wasn’t used to a place that was so big.”

Instead of looking for a gig along the coast where she first thought she wanted to go, Kattz stayed put. And over the years she took on other positions at the radio station along with her midday gig. She’s learned the radio business in all aspects with positions as assistant production director, promotions director and selling air-time for RR Broadcasting.

Now she juggles her on-air gig and being the marketing manager for all five of RR Broadcasting’s Coachella Valley radio stations.

“That includes doing all the social media,” she says. “(The listeners) are probably wondering what happened to me,” she says after not posting on either for about 45 minutes.

While she loves the music she plays on

air, Kattz claims that she’s an ‘80s girl. “I love Journey and Duran Duran,” she says. “But really, there’s not a lot of music I don’t like.”

Kattz truly loves her job. In addition to her 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily slot and 7 p.m. to midnight Saturdays nights (she recently won CV Weekly’s “Best Radio Personality” Award for 2013), she tried out television with a twoyear gig as the host of the local show “The Hot 5 Video Countdown” and hosting the “The Star of the Week” segment on Patty Daly Caruso’s “Valley Views.

A true animal lover, Kattz shares her life with Bella and Buster, two Boston terriers who are “my kids,” she says. “They’re the only babies I’m ever going to have.” She’s so close to Bella and Buster that she has their paw prints on her wrist and ankle, “so that they’re always with me.”

To give something back, she volunteers with Loving All Animals and hosts a LAA Pet of the Week segment on TV on CBS Local TV2 on Wednesdays, donates her time to other local charities and writes an online pet column, and has done voice-overs for more than 3,000 radio and television commercials.

To all that, Kattz finds time to fit in work on movies that shoot in the Coachella Valley, like her co-starring role in Brad Mercer’s dark comedy, “Sushi Anyone?”

Aside from her boyfriend who lives in Hollywood (she’s gotten over her fear of L.A’s freeways), last year Kattz came up with a bucket list that she’s working on.

“I decided to give this new decade a name and called them my Fearless 40s and that it was time to conquer some of my fears,” she says.

Kattz strapped on skates, became a roller derby girl and joined Bombshell Bettys (psbombshellbettys.com), a local roller derby team, where she’s known as “KattzScratch.”

“We had scrimmages, but haven’t had a bout yet because not everyone on the team is (certified), but it’s so much fun!” she says.

While she says she paints “like a six-yearold,” she’s a collector of art supplies. To use said supplies she hosts art parties “with a group of friends,” where she supplies all the materials and the wine, and then uses her friend’s work to decorate her home.

“I looked around one day and realized that I had more art supplies than Picasso and I’d never use them in my lifetime,” she says of the parties that can last until dawn. “It’s just the best time.”

This article originally ran on July 4, but had several errors so the writer, Judith Sulkin, has redone the article with the corrections.

CV Weekly apologizes to Valerie Kattz for the inconvenience.

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By Craig Michaels

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hile recently talking with radio personality Clarence Barnes about his long and illustrious career, it was hard for me to keep track of the numerous radio stations he has worked at over the years. Currently he is the afternoon drive personality and program director of U 92.7 FM in addition to filling the mid-day slot on Crush 103.9, both of which are part of the Desert Radio Group.

Clarence admits he has been blessed to get paid for doing what he loves. A much grounded individual, Clarence doesn’t mind if people laugh with him or at him, “I love to make people laugh and have a good time and if it’s at my expense, so be it!”

In 1986 Clarence was attending Cape Code Community College where he got his first taste of radio on the college station WKKL. Eager to get into the business Clarence also took an intern position at a cross town adult radio station WCID where he would write news for the morning show before class. Like most people in the business, he got his first paying gig by being at the right place at the right time.

Clarence recalls, “My big break came when the station owner came into the station

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while the afternoon host was smoking in the studio while on air. The Station owner and the afternoon drive person exchanged about three minutes of four letter words before the afternoon drive person looked at the owner and pointed to the control board and said, your song has three minutes left – F-you and have a nice day! The owner looked at me (I just happened to be there that afternoon by total chance) and said ‘you have headphones?’ That was my first day of paid radio.”

Looking to supplement his income Clarence began working as a bouncer at a night club in Cape Cod. It didn’t take him long to figure out that the DJ was making a lot more money and he did have to get into brawls at work. The owner of the club, Johnny Wright, taught Clarence how to be a club jock. Clarence and Johnny spent the next few years hosting weddings and every other type of event you can think of.

While Johnny would eventually go on to work with boy bands such as New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys and NSYNC, Clarence got his next big break while working at a club in Boston Called Celebration. Clarence was playing a song by a group he had found as an import named Milli Vanilli when an executive from Arista Records approached him and asked if he wanted to work with Clive Davis to promote an album project by the duo. This opened the door for him to work as the nation Director of Promotions for labels such as, Elektra, Chrysalis, and MCA records.

After a stint at Z100 in New York (it doesn’t get much bigger than that) Clarence found himself working on air at KIIS 102.7 in Los Angeles, CA. It was here Clarence would work with Famed DJ Rick Dees and would become the Executive Producer of the Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown. Clarence would come out to the desert and spend a week at the La Quinta Resort producing the Rick Dees show (I presume during the Bob Hope Classic which Dees was a regular

player in) and made contacts at the Desert Radio Group in Palm Springs. Clarence began making trips back to the desert and started consulting for the Desert Radio Group part time. After having traveled to every state at least once, Clarence decided to make the Coachella Valley home after being offered a full time position at DRG.

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Wheel Inn, Cabazon With a busy schedule that has him hosting events in LA and voicing shows for stations in San Francisco, Clarence knows his most important job is acting as the Program director at U 92.7 FM. Clarence was brought in to fine tune image and the programing for the DRG’s hit music station.

His philosophy is to connect with the people in the community by getting involved instead of being just being a big IPod player.

You can find the U Crew out broadcasting live at many local events in the Valley giving their audience a chance to meet the people behind the microphone.

Clarence is happy hosting his show on U 92.7 for now but says, “the sky is the limit.”

He also has some previous news reporting experience and would like to find a way to get back into TV in addition to his radio duties. If you would like to contact Clarence you can email him at: helloclarence@gmail.com Written By: Craig Michaels Musical Affair Entertainment www.musicalaffair.com

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henever I head out of town, I always think about stopping at the Wheel Inn and telling them Large Marge sent me. I also like to get some trinkets from inside the dinosaur store. There’s just something about making a silly purchase inside of a brontosaurus’s belly.

It’s truly amazing how these dinosaurs have stood the test of time. An old fella who helped build the ghost town at Knotts Berry farm, Claude Bell started building these dinosaurs in 1964 and didn’t finish until 1975. The Wheel Inn or “EAT” like the sign says, has survived through a lot of competition and even ran a Denny’s out of business at this location. I like their home style menu and the pies are always delicious. Remember the ‘pan your own gold’ thing at Knotts? That’s the old prospector and his mule outside the door.

The thing I didn’t care for on this visit is the T-Rex is fenced in and only his belly sticks out of the new dinosaur park. I didn’t have time for the animatronic robot dinosaurs this time but it looks like a whole lot of fun for kids.

There is a plethora of information online just google: cabazon dinosaurs.

Drive safe and enjoy the scenery.

July 18 to July 24, 2013

MOVIE FILMED AT FANTASY SPRINGS SET TO AIR ON SYFY CHANNEL IN JULY

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race yourself for a windstorm of blockbuster proportions blowing through a TV near you. Coming to Syfy Channel on Thursday, July 18th the original movie, Blast Vegas, starring Frankie Muniz (“Malcolm in the Middle”) and Barry Bostwick (Rocky Horror Picture Show).

The Syfy movie was filmed almost entirely at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino last summer.

It centers around a group of wild frat brothers and their nerdy tag-along friend, Nelson (Muniz), who head to Las Vegas for the spring break of a lifetime. When one of them steals an Egyptian relic from a casino, an ancient curse is unleashed on the fabled strip and things get ugly.

With the magic of Hollywood, Fantasy Springs played the part of multiple hotels including the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas and even the fictional Egyptian themed Isis Hotel and Casino, where the trouble begins.

Viewers will be able to spot familiar Fantasy Springs locations throughout the movie, including the pool, golf course, restaurants, casino and bowling alley. Crews filmed on site for two weeks then added computer generated special effects by Base FX. Public Relations Manager, Anndee Laskoe says, “At some point in the movie a computer generated plane will crash onto the craps table on the gaming floor, the 18th hole waterfall at Eagle Falls Golf Course will become a tiger habitat and the area outside The Fresh Grill Buffet, will be a museum compete with priceless Egyptian relics.”

The movie crew even constructed a replica of the Paris Hotel and Casino’s Eiffel tower observation deck inside the Fantasy Springs Special Events Center for one of the movies’ final scenes. Blast Vegas is a production of Brainstorm Media and it is set to air on the Syfy Channel on July 18th at 9pm.

events SPLASH HOUSE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL DJ LINE-UP

TO PLAY PALM SPRINGS POOL & MUSIC WEEKEND AUGUST 10th - 11th

NEW Acts Include: Anna Lunoe, Bixel Boys, Bones, Classixx, Justin Jay, Kedd Cook, Kidnap Kid, Para One, Perseus, Posso, Todd Terry, Tropicool, Steffi Graf, Viceroy and more to be announced SPLASH HOUSE, the new Palm Springs pool and music weekend and summer retreat served up by California’s coolest musical tastemakers, has added 13 additional acts to its line-up when it debuts August 10th.

The latest additions include Anna Lunoe, Bixel Boys, Bones, Classixx, Justin Jay, Kedd Cook, Kidnap Kid, Para One, Perseus, Posso, Todd Terry, Tropicool, and Steffi Graf, who join previously announced acts Bag Raiders, Juan Maclean, Miami Horror, Neon Indian, Poolside, Plastic Plates, and Viceroy.

SPLASH HOUSE takes over The Saguaro, The Curve and Caliente Tropics hotels in Palm Springs on Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th, to present a weekend of poolside entertainment across three stages, hosted by some of Southern California’s leading independent promoters: LED, Private Label, and Pacific Festival.

Underpinned by serious grooves, SPLASH HOUSE offers a totally unique musical experience in Palm Springs – think mountain sunsets, palm trees and jamming poolside to some of the world’s freshest electronic performers.

SPLASH HOUSE attendees will have access

to the three simultaneous pool parties and performances by continually-running shuttles between the hotels which are concentrated in south Palm Springs.

SPLASH HOUSE is Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11, from 1 PM to sundown. Ticket prices begin at $99, and room packages at The Saguaro with special ticket prices start at just $287. Guests must be 21+. For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit www.splashhouse.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About LED In recent years LED has emerged as San Diego’s premier dance music promoter, copromoting IDENTITY Festival which drew over 17,000 in 2012, and opening the renowned Voyeur nightclub, which has championed the biggest names in EDM from festival headliners like Eric Prydz and Kaskade, to underground heroes Damian Lazarus and Steve Lawler.

About Private Label Private Label has emerged as one of the most innovative and musically adventurous dance parties in LA. Hosting a seasonal pop-up residency at LA’s club Lure in conjunction with tastemaker radio station KCRW, Private Label has brought a music conscious crowd to the heart of Hollywood by booking edgy live acts and DJs like Jamie xx, M83, Bag Raiders, RAC, and Flight Facilities to name a few.

About Pacific Festival Pacific Festival is an outdoor summertime live music experience located in Orange County featuring today’s top bands & DJs, local food, and community. Past performers at Pac Fest include Cut Copy, Calvin Harris, Phantogram, Capital Cities, Poolside, and many more.

Pacific Festival events also bring attention and support the Surfrider Foundation to help protect the California coastline.

About The Saguaro Palm Springs The Saguaro is a 245-room hotel located in Palm Springs. Designed to reflect the colorful vibrant spirit of the Southwest, The Saguaro Palm Springs is the second in an expanding collection of Saguaro hotels managed by Joie de Vivre Hotels. The bold Southwestern color palette is the work of renowned architects Peter Stamberg and Paul Aferiat, of New Yorkbased Stamberg Aferiat Architecture, who have infused the property with hues that reflect the indigenous flowers of the Colorado Desert. The three-story structure, originally constructed in 1977, features an expansive pool located within a lush center courtyard, and Tinto, an innovative restaurant run by celebrity chef Jose Garces.

About Caliente Tropics Caliente Tropics is one of the finest remaining examples of Tiki and Polynesianstyled Palm Springs hotels built in the 60’s and

completely updated for the 21st century. The Caliente Tropics reflects the look of 1964 while offering the spacious luxury and convenience demanded by today’s hotel guests.

The swimming pool is not only one of the largest Palm Springs hotel pools, but many people consider it one of the friendliest pool scenes in Palm Springs. Hotel guests can relax at the pool and enjoy time out of the sun beneath one of the cabanas located on the large lawn adjacent to the pool deck. Located on Palm Canyon Drive, the Caliente Tropics is located near the heart of Palm Springs and is within a short drive to all the great Palm Springs restaurants and attractions.

About The Curve Just one mile from the exclusive shops and vibrant nightlife of downtown Palm Springs, tucked amidst swaying palms and regal mountains, The Curve Palm Springs hotel is a destination of unique style and character. Think mid-century chic meets boutique hip, with a casual, approachable personality that puts every guest instantly at ease. Transformed after the most recent renovation, the contemporary room and suite accommodations are equally-suited for work or play, and offers two oasis-style pools with luxury cabana beds to a relaxing fire pit and barbecue area.

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by Eleni P. Austin

THE POSTELLES

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ike John, Paul and George hooking up at a church social, or Mick and Keith trading American Blues records on a London train, the Postelles met as school boys at Columbia Grammar & Prep in New York City.

A mutual love of primal Rock & Roll united Daniel Balk (lead vocals/guitar), David Dargahi (lead guitar), John Speyer (bass) and Billy Cadden (drums).

By the time the guys were ready for college, they had settled on the name Postelles (an unlikely nod to Motown acts and girl groups like the Shirelles). They had also gigged relentlessly all over NYC, bringing them to the attention of Strokes’ guitarist, Albert Hammond, Jr. The Postelles’ sound combined the gritty swagger of Garage Rock, the clean, concise

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economy of Power Pop and the sparkling shine of Bubblegum.

Almost immediately the band was signed and dropped by Capitol Records, it was a blessing in disguise. The Postelles were scooped up by an ambitious indie label, +1 Records. (The Heavy and the Morning Benders). This allowed the boys the freedom to craft their first record without Corporate America breathing down their necks.

Their self-titled debut was released in late 2011. Albert Hammond, Jr. produced four of the tracks, and the band produced the remaining eight. Now the Postelles have returned with their sophomore effort, …And It Shook Me. The album kicks into gear with the title track. Jangly acoustic guitars collide with electric riffs that swoop and glide like seagulls. The lyrics sketch out an urgent plea for love… “Just open the door, cause I won’t bang it down no more/ Bloody knuckles down to the floor, yes I’m beggin’ you.”

The Postelles expand their horizons on a few tracks. “Heavy Eyes” adds pliant piano chords to a sweet and sour ballad that offers some emotional rescue.

“Running Red Lights” blends piquant harmonies and muscular guitar licks with a soulful Stax/Volt melody. The tune recalls the Pop/Soul excursions of the late great Plimsouls.

On “Oh My Luck,” despondent lyrics are camouflaged in ringing acoustic riffs, a four-on-the-floor tom tom beat and electric fills that pivot like a tilt-a-whirl. The band

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ups the ante with an infectious hook-filled chorus.

The best tracks here, “Sweet Water,” “You Got Me Beat” and “Caught By Surprise,” all take a page from the Power Pop playbook.

On “Sweet Water,” angular arpeggios boomerang, echoing those wiry shape shifters, the Cars. The lyrics offer a watery metaphor for unconditional love… “I don’t ebb if you don’t flow.”

“You Got Me Beat” weds a catchy handclap rhythm to jagged, slashing guitar riffs. A propulsive charmer, the song shares musical DNA with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ seminal “American Girl.”

Finally, “Caught By Surprise,” recalls the irresistible fun of unsung Oklahoma Powerpoppers 20/20 and the Dwight Twilley Band. Crunchy on the outside with a sugary surprise inside, the tune matches ricochet riffs with tinkling piano fills and elastic bass lines.

Other standout tracks include the shimmery “Tidal Wave” and “Waiting By Your Windows,” which unspools like a stalker’s delight! Piloted by plangent guitars and quavery vocals, “Parallel Love” offers up this hard won wisdom… “Love ain’t a hardon.”

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The only misstep here is “Pretend It’s Love,” a winsome duet with Alex Winston that would seem more at home on an “adorkable” She & Him record.

The album closes with “You Know I Won’t.” An anguished plea for undying love, the tune has everything: a triple time beat, jangly power chords, and chiming harmonies that cascade over the melody.

It’s a confident tour-de-force.

Echoing the agile songcraft of 60s heroes like the Kinks and the Zombies, as well as the guilty pleasure of sticky Bubblegum acts like the Archies and the Bay City Rollers, The Postelles tie it all together in a neat little package.

Deftly sidestepping the dreaded sophomore slump, it looks like this band is here to stay.

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The Purple Room at Club Trinidad Is Still A Local Favorite

eople have lots of different opinions about Club Trinidad located at 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. However, the fact still remains, it was a favorite hangout of Frank Sinatra, who would enjoy the various entertainers performing in The Purple Room. Pianist and vocalist Roberta King was one of the many performers he would listen to, when in town and they both have a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.

Yes, the lounge has had its ups and downs, but Club Trinidad is one of the few places in Palm Springs that has stood the test of time. “Club Trinidad was built in 1960 when there was nothing but sand all around except for the Smoke Tree Tack and Feed Store, where the Ralph’s is now,” said Art Brigman, CEO of Club Trinidad. “There is so much history in this place. I have a Wine and Cheese Social for the guests every Tuesday at 5 p.m. and tell them some of the many stories I have learned about over the years.”

Club Trinidad has been a time share since 1980 and is run by Brigman and Yona Aroesti, owners of the management company CTMM&E. “The Purple Room has always been a place for the guests to enjoy a cocktail, a bite of food and enjoy the music performed by many of the local entertainers.” Over the past few years, the kitchen has been leased to a catering company and no longer serves food.

However, Brigman has made arrangements with Smokin’ Burgers and Nicolino’s to have food delivered within 30 minutes, for guests wishing to dine while enjoying the music and dancing. “We want to continue to make this a fun place for all of our loyal locals who enjoy the quiet

summers in the Desert. We have Happy Hour every Wednesday through Sunday from 4 until 7 p.m. followed by our new entertainment line-up through Labor Day Weekend.”

Starting on Wednesday, July 24, from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m., singer and Marilyn Monroe impersonator Cat Lyn Day will perform her show, “Marilyn M. and Her Cool Cats” every week. That evening features vocalists Fleet Easton and Paul Elia.

There will also be a guest pianist performing throughout the evening. “It was nice having Marilyn sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to me last week. So many of my friends stopped by and it was nice having them enjoy my entire birthday weekend.”

Vocalist Lola Rossi and pianist and vocalist Denise Motto perform every Thursday from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. “We invite all of our fans who came to see ‘Hitsville’ last season at the Escena Lounge and Grille to stop by.

We hope to have vocalist Rob Carter join us after he finishes his touring schedule,” said Motto. “I’ll keep you posted on FaceBook.”

The Bill Baker Show has returned to the Purple Room every Friday and Saturday from 7 until 11 p.m. Pianist, guitarist and vocalist Bill Baker is now living in the Coachella Valley and is happy to be back at Club Trinidad. “I would love to have some other musicians stop by and sit it with me,” said Baker. “KPSP local 2 Meteorologist Patrick Evans is one of our featured guest singers along with Roberta King, Lilly Rose, Marge and Larry Harris and Mike Lerner, to name a few.”

Every Sunday from 7 until 11 p.m., bassist Tibor Lesko presents his Jazz Jam with pianist Larry Flahive and James Nation on drums.

“Our regular jammers are saxophonists Rod Koko and Al Jackson,” said Lesko. “We have a world class instrumental jazz group, and jam with a lot of great musicians.”

Over the next several weeks, stop by The Purple Room at Club Trinidad and support their new entertainment line-up. Bartender John Sawtell will be there through July and

then Tony Curreri will bartend during the month of August. (760) 327-1161 ext. 230.

See you in The Purple Room!

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wine, and desert lifestyle.

Immediately, upon entering the dining room we began with a refreshing bubbly, as we acclimated from the searing heat outside.

A delicious sparkling wine from France’s Loire Valley, Pol Clément blanc de blancs Brut, possessed the perfect tease of light apple, pear and yeast with a refreshing lemon-crisp finish.

And kudos to Sommelier Phil Haxby for his tasty Gruyere popover. He’s English and his popover very much resembled Yorkshire Pudding as to texture and enjoyment.

Further I’d like to commend the Chef and the Somm for their collaboration of the food & wine at this affair.

We know a Chablis is 100% Chardonnay and its classic pairing are oysters. But when was the last time we actually enjoyed this duo? These were expedited when Chef Anthony served up a trio of oyster presentations by way of shallots, ceviche, and lemongrass. I’m hoping these tasty concoctions remain as appetizers throughout the season because they are prepared to perfection—both as to feel and flavor. And I can see enjoying the oyster ceviche at the bar along with an un-oaked Chardonnay or a cold beer.

But this evening the 2011 Joseph Drouhin Vaudron Chablis was the heavenly match. Its lemony and briny aromas and flavors brought the oyster experience up a taste level.

The next course was pan fried halibut atop haricot verts with a mango & lime butter sauce. The halibut was cooked exquisitely. Whenever a new chef comes to town, the manner he prepares fish speaks volumes. Bienvenu! Chef Anthony.

The wine chosen for this course was a surprise to me. Not that it was a white Bordeaux, but by the fact that it was a

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Escena Lounge and Grill is one of Palm Springs’ beautiful restaurants on every level.

Scenic surroundings, great array of nightlife music & bar scene, and an inventive & tasty contemporary American cuisine showcasing the talents of new Executive Chef, Anthony Mejia.

Bon Voyage! As we continue on Escena’s summer’s world tour of gustatory designations. On August 14th the next culinary excursion is to South America where the locally inspired meals will pair with wonderful Chilean and Argentinian wines. On September 4th look for Australia and New Zealand to be featured, with the concluding dinner on October 2nd with passage back to California and the great Pacific Northwest. I’ll be previewing these dinners in up-coming columns.

Last year, I covered a couple of Escena’s wine dinners, this season I’m covering them all! There’s a brand new kitchen and floor staff who are dedicated to providing the best cuisine, comfort, and panache for their patrons. I met with both J.D. Cole, food & beverage director and Mr. Jeremiah, beverage manager, who impress with their eager determination of putting on the Ritz not only with these fantastic wine dinners but as well with their special nightly meals.

For the evening, I couldn’t have thought of a better name: French Soirée. This can imply a large affair but often times it translates to an intimate gathering. The first thing I became aware of when led into a stylish private dining room, was the large banquet table that was set for only 20 guests. How classy is that! Most wine dinners in our valley tend to crowd a sizable group into a room which can affect ambiance. Here the atmosphere remained elegant, intimate, and made for enlightening conversation about the food,

of this Bordeaux producer. Well—it’s on my radar now! All of the definitive flavors of this traditional sweet wine were apparent: dried apricots, figs, tangerines, light vanilla tones, and honey—with a great mouth feel.

And the balance between sweetness and freshness was perfect. Sweet dreams on this course.

Nothing like being in the right place at the right time catching the first leg of this culinary excursion ‘round the world—three further destinations await! As is evident, Five Star dining at the great price of $65 per person plus tax & gratuity. With such a limited seating, I recommend reservations as soon as possible. I’ve made mine—so I’ll see you there!

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Look at this sweet face!

Bandita is a 2-yr-old Rottweiler mix, ID#A002195, waiting for you at the Indio animal shelter, 45-355 Van Buren, Indio, (760) 391-4135. Do a meet & greet with this great family dog at the dog park next door!

Shelter is closing, and the animals there need homes.

have a wonderful life with their new family is a joy and a blessing to me. I say a little prayer for each of my foster babies that they will be blessed in their new life.”

Sharon’s grandson, Deegan, lives nearby and enjoys meeting each of the temporary little residents. He has a great definition for a pet foster parent, “Grandma heals the dogs so they can get adopted.”

In the world of rescue “failed foster” is the term jokingly referred to those fosters who end up adopting their foster animal.

Some fosters do end up adopting. It is a term of endearment as these foster parents are wonderful people who make wonderful adopters. However, this means new homes must be recruited because the animals keep coming.

A French Soirée at Escena Lounge & Grill

right-bank and not the traditional leftbank Bordeaux wine. The 2010 Domaine d’Artfeuille Les Matines Blanc has the same Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon blend as its left-bank sister but the fruit was muted-appearing as soft apricot and peach notes.

I detected more floral and herb—boxwood, broom and acacia flower. Cheers on this very creative pairing.

Our meat course was as scrumptious as it was resplendent on the plate. The HerbEncrusted Rack of Lamb with a redcurrant & red wine reduction with a fondant potato bespoke brilliant French dining. The lamb was as tasty as I’ve ever had it and the potato was prepared in duck fat—need we say more?

The 2010 Pinot Noir from Burgundy was Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Les-Beaune. This beautiful bright and clear red color wine was very flavorful with those classic cola, spice, and wild blackberry charms, which complemented the rack of lamb to a ‘T’.

For the dessert and dessert wine pairing, we enjoyed the chef’s Ricotta and Kumquat Cheesecake along with the 2010 Chateau Grand Jauga Sauternes.

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Sharon Wren is pictured here with one of the 12 dogs she has fostered for Loving All Animals, a Palm Desert based group.

Sharon became familiar with the world of rescue when Loving All Animals found her a beautiful Pomeranian dog at a local animal shelter when her dog passed away.

Even though she now had two dogs of her own, Sharon is an ardent animal lover who wanted to help save other dogs.

Sharon explains why she became a foster parent, “I’m so glad I was introduced to Loving All Animals because of all they do for animals. It is so rewarding for me and my grandchildren as they learn how each animal is so different, but all have the need for love. I make sure they are socialized with humans and animals, so when we find them forever homes the new family will be delighted in their new friend. It is hard to say goodbye to any of the animals I have fostered, but knowing they are going to

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Foster Homes Needed!

The need for more foster homes is critical in the summer months as many of our snowbird fosters are gone until the late fall.

This is the time when full time residents plan frequent trips away to cooler locations. But the animals keep coming....

Folks often say they cannot foster because they would feel too sad when the animal gets adopted. Please consider how sad the animal feels living in a shelter.

Please consider that an available foster home can be a matter of life and death for animals in some public shelters. Fostering is an enriching experience for folks who get to see the dog or cat’s personality unfold. You get to hear the happy stories of how well they are doing in their forever homes. And you are part of that happy ending.

How long do you foster? There’s no specific time frame. Local resident Joy Diffendal fostered a dog for about half an hour when a neighbor spotted her getting out of her car with the newcomer and adopted him. Typically, an animal is in a foster home between three weeks to three months until it gets adopted. If you can only foster for one week, that time is appreciated and is critical to getting an animal out of a shelter.

If you can find a place in your heart and some room in your home for a homeless dog or cat, there are several local organizations you can contact. These groups provide food, supplies and veterinary care. You can contact Loving All Animals in Palm Desert at (760) 834-7000. Loving All Animals plans to augment their existing foster program with Seniors Offering Shelter (SOS), that will include a series of expert speakers on animal care. Fosters parents in all age groups are wanted. You can contact Judy Crotts at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter at (760) 4165719 to foster one of their shelter animals.

Animals Samaritans also needs foster homes and provides a training orientation, with Leslie Cyphers at (760) 601-3758 being the contact person. The animals thank you!!

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couple weeks ago a close friend of mine from out of town was visiting and requested we do Italian and stay on the east side of the valley where he was staying. Several other friends had been recommending Chapelli’s for quite some time. Since his hotel was located close by we decided to give Chapelli’s a try. And we were glad we did.

Located in the Ralph’s shopping center on Washington and Calle Tampico in La Quinta, we were not prepared for what an upscale ambience awaited us inside. The

decor was warm and beautifully designed.

It is a smaller restaurant but loaded with class and charm alike.

We were seated in the most romantic secluded table in the restaurant located as you walk in the door to the right. I suggest you request this lovely table for any future romantic experiences. It was very private and most relaxing even though it was not a date, my friend and I had much to get caught up on.

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We then moved on to traditional Caesar salads before ordering our entrees. It was difficult to decide as there were many choices that all sounded like they would be great selections. I finally decided on the eggplant parmesan while my friend chose the clam linguini.

Let me share with you that the clam linguini was not even on the menu but when my friend asked if they had it the waiter scurried off to chat with the chef and returned saying “No problem. Chef said he will prepare it for you.” This was most impressive on its own but the actual meal itself was the winner. My friend was very pleased with the taste and consistency of the meal and felt very special that the chef made it just for him.

I hadn’t eaten eggplant parmesan in quite a while and it was prepared just the way I like; not overdone and mushy and not under cooked and crunchy…but just right.

It was such a large portion that I even took some home with me for lunch the next day.

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Escena Golf Club located in Palm Springs at 1100 Clubhouse View, is giving us some great options including live music Thursday thru Saturday. Their latest edition is National Recording Artist and blues legend Kal David who recently started playing on Thursday nights.

Kal David is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, whose 50-year musical career in Illinois, New York and California extended through various phases, including a highly-regarded stint with Columbia Records in early 1970s.

Fans in the area will be happy to know he’s going to be at Escena for awhile so plan to stop by and listen. They’ve even named Thursday night ‘Rhythm and Brews’ with a beer flight. The laid back atmosphere provides the perfect backdrop for sipping a cocktail while listening to some good music.

Friday you can listen to the light rock tunes of Jessy and Saturdays Vanessa Ruddin entertains with cover tunes and some originals in her alternative pop style.

Happy Hour cocktails include $6 house wines, $5.50 well drinks and $3 beers. There are 2 for 1 martinis on Tuesday, wine flights on Wednesday and even a discounted bar menu from 11 am to closing. The menu includes; $6 items such as sliders (ground beef, pulled pork, or BLT), quesadilla, asian chicken satay or onion rings. $8 items

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There is also a selection of burgers for $11 including beef, turkey, veggie or a club for $12. I selected the sliders. The pulled pork (one of my favorites) was served in a tangy BBQ sauce and they come with thinly sliced fries that were hot and tasty (my bad). I tried the flight of beers. They were ice cold and the perfect quencher for a hot summer night.

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Screeners No. 69

APOCALYPTIC SMACKDOWN! PACIFIC RIM

Don’t you love it when a movie actually lives up to the poster! Guillermo del Toro’s epic robot vs monster movie is in many ways a revelation of Del Tor’s obsessive interests in the classic Japanese monster genre that gave us Godzilla, Rodan, rocket powered flying turtles and so much more.

As written by Del Toro and Travis Beacham, the story is about hideously huge, monstrous creatures rising from a rift deep under the Pacific. The end of mankind looms.

Humans desperately create gigantic, skyscraper robots (Jaegers), each piloted by two humans who think in tandem (left and right hemispheres) as they fight the creatures (Kaiju) who have risen to terraform the earth now that humans have more than extended their stay.

The movie features Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Rob Kazinsky, Max Martini, and some nice moments with Del Toro’s HELLBOY muse Ron Perlman.

But the human actors are incidental to the big action. Much of it takes place at

night and during the rain. Some of it unfolds underwater. I kept hoping for long, steady shots that might give us a longer glimpse of the creatures and robots. Sometimes the action was hard to follow. There are many visual references to the Japanese classics in the way the actors speak, behave and how some of the scenes are framed. The production values are rich in design and detail. We truly enter another world.

I’m not sure how to compare this similar but still singular film with the TRANSFORMER franchise. Del Toro at least strives for art while Michael Bay has no pretense other than to numb your eyeballs, deafen your ears and rob your wallet. I think it’s also likely that Del Toro is shoving his $180 million action epic in Universal Studios’ face for their final dismissal of his long planned H.P. Lovecraft story AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS. Del Toro is a genius at creating fantastical worlds and in many ways it is also case of style over substance. But that’s part of the allure of his films, is it not?. The action is big and the battles are loud. This is not meant for small screens. It could have been even better if stretches of flat dialogue had been cut along with the clichéd human interaction and conflicts. Now playing.

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tough divorce and the loss of his job. Just as things are starting to get better, his life is shattered when a lie about him spreads and grows, throwing his little community into a state of collective hysteria. As the untruth takes root throughout his small Danish village where all the men are bonded by hunting season and winter river dips, Lucas is forced to fight for not only his dignity but also his very life. Thomas Vinterberg directed (and co-wrote) this intelligent and intensely gripping story that confronts difficult questions that arise when gossip and hate not only destroy innocence but incite revenge. Film buffs may recall that Vinterberg is a co-founder (with Lars von Trier) of the Dogme 95 movement that set rules for simplifying movie production with an emphasis on using available location and natural light, etc. THE HUNT is a tourde-force for Mikkelsen as a sympathetic man caught in an increasingly desperate situation. Vinterberg’s direction is tight and the scenes glow with a beautiful and frightening authenticity as this supremely unsettling and cautionary tale unfolds.

It’s hard not to be reminded of the 1980’s McMartin Preschool case and the ensuing sexual abuse trial that dominated the news and divided a populace. In English and Danish (with subtitles). Now playing and recommended.

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Former prostitute Kristen DiAngelo produces and directs her first movie about life as a sex worker. She interviews ten professional ladies from the upper echelon of the play-for-pay profession. Additional images from the street are interspersed with photos of their younger years as well as current erotic poses. This is almost an infomercial for the business of sex. It will answer your most burning questions from how to get into the biz to life afterwards.

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Adorable and Unstoppable Debbie A memoir

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or six decades Debbie Reynolds has been entertaining on the big screen and stage. Written with as much energy and enthusiasm as her dancing, singing and acting, Unsinkable: A Memoir (William Morrow, 306 pages) by Raynolds and Dorian Hannaway, is an honest, revealing and fun-filled biographical read of the life and movies of a beloved American sweetheart.

Unsinkable is Reynolds’ second book about her life. Her first autobiography titled Debbie: My Life was published in 1988 when she was just 56 years old and happily married to her third husband Richard Hamlett. Now 81, Reynolds is single and singing a new song.

This time around, Reynolds’ story has a maturity and appreciation for her life experience and the challenges she faced. It is the result of having survived an amazing career, overcoming horrible marriages and embracing what is most important. She has lived long enough to take another look at the big picture that is nearly her entire life. A triumph that only retrospection and wisdom can bring.

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took advantage of her name, status and money. Believing he was a successful real estate broker and investor, Reynolds was enthusiastic about being in business with Hamlett. It was his idea to buy a hotel and casino in Las Vegas and Reynolds was excited to have a place to perform, entertain her fans and have a Hollywood memorabilia museum.

It was a dream that came to fruition, but sadly failed because Hamlett was a thief, a coward and a fraud.

She freely shares and revisits the history and failure of her first two marriages as well; first with recording artist Eddie Fisher and second, with wealthy businessman Harry Karl. All ended badly. Fisher left her with two small children under three years of age for her good friend Elizabeth Taylor. Karl also was unfaithful and spent his millions and hers gambling, leaving Reynolds and her children broke. And with his debts to pay.

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He was Dr. Noah Drake on the popular soap General Hospital. Caminer chronicles Springfield’s yearly 80 to 100 full throttle live performances of this 60 something ball of energy. It’s easy to be cynical or mocking, but this often exuberant musical celebration is also a peripheral look at the meaning of fandom as well as a closer look at a grateful artist who still has fun with the residue of fame that still lingers long after his first big success. No question that Springfield still charms. Linda Blair and Corey Feldman lend their faces to this unexpected enterprise that is oddly moving and touching. Breaking Glass Pictures. Blu-ray.

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The first two thirds of the book is a brief but comprehensive look at what it was like to be a young Hollywood star, her difficult marriages and her children and family. She speaks intimately and openly about her experiences and relationships with movie stars, husbands and her kids Carrie and Todd Fisher.

In the chapter “I’m Princess Leia’s Mother,” Reynolds shares her daughter Carrie Fisher’s struggle with mental illness and her use of electro shock therapy. The book reflects a family that has overcome hardships and is now close and loving. Carrie wrote the forward to Unsinkable.

The last third is a collection of short anecdotes and comments on the 54 movies Reynolds made starting in 1948. These recollections are so interesting and fun. I’m hoping Turner Classic Movies will have a Debbie Reynolds movie marathon so I can revisit these films again with what I now know. She names names and tells tales that are shocking and hilarious with fascinating tidbits about the stars we know and love.

The book includes a list of her films and those involved. There is also an eight-page index filled with recognizable names.

There are so many amazing details about the talented Reynolds: She was 19 when she did Singin’ in the Rain. She had never danced before and only had singing lesson after the

movie was made. Reynolds had to fight for the iconic lead role in “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” -- even offering to do it for free!

Over her career, Reynolds collected Hollywood costumes and memorabilia. It was her dream to preserve these valuable pieces that were part of the Hollywood history she grew up in and loved so much.

But she could never make it happen and was forced to sell the collection after a court ordered settlement with her third husband.

This chapter is exciting as she describes the astonishing auction and its amazing results.

It saved her life.

All the way through the book you hear Reynolds’ voice, her energy and humor.

Hannaway did a great job getting Reynolds tone and attitude on the page. There is nothing dry or contemplative or bitter as with so many autobiographies. Reynolds suffered and lost but made it through. Unsinkable is more than a memoir. It is a Hollywood history from an inside perspective by one of our great entertainers. Reynolds also shows us how precious life is -- especially when we look back from a mature vantage point.

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ILLUSION OR DELUSION

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hile wall-to-wall coverage of the George Zimmerman trial was going on, an autistic eleven year-old Menifee boy named Terry Smith went missing. People searched for four days before he was found. The person who found him, Pam Ragland, had a feeling that she knew where to find the missing boy and went to his home. Ragland searched the backyard with a fireman and her two young children (4 and 3 years old) where they found Terry’s head sticking out of a shallow grave seventy-five feet from the home.

Ragland calls herself “intuitive.” Living

in Orange County, she works as a Life Coach helping people to transform their lives by “thought shifting.” Her focus is on health, wealth, happiness and maximizing one’s potential. She sells “effortlessly attracting money,” eliminating autism and ADHD while using a “brand new technology to effortlessly erase three million negative thoughts” floating around in your head... which can all be done remotely. Sounds too good to be true...and what do we know about too good to be true?

This brings up the question, is Ragland truly gifted or is she a sophisticated version of traditional psychics by combining therapy with the dark and fraudulent art?

People spend two billion dollars a year on psychics. People typically use psychics when they are experiencing uncertainty or stress and looking to grasp onto some level of hope. Psychics are often used to find missing loved ones, communicate with deceased family members or gain some help in the areas of health, wealth or love.

Sylvia Brown is generally considered one of America’s top psychics...and fraudsters.

When Amanda Berry (held captive by Ariel Castro) went missing in 2004, Brown appeared on “The Montel Williams Show” and told Amanda’s mother, “she’s not alive,

honey.” Miller’s mother believed Brown, dying a year later from heart failure. Brown was unapologetic for the bad reading and claimed that she has been more right than wrong over the last fifty years - a flatly untrue statement. Worth noting, Brown has also been found guilty of securities fraud, investment fraud and grand theft.

Mark Edward was also a top psychic who wrote the book, “Psychic Blues: Confessions of a Conflicted Medium” last year. He says that at best he was delusional and selfdeceptive in his abilities. He credits his success as a medium to his gift of gab and imagination. As much as he wanted to believe in the supernatural, he concluded that it was not there.

Since 1964, The James Randi Educational Foundation has been offering cash awards to any psychic who can demonstrate a supernatural or paranormal ability under agreed-upon scientific testing criteria. Over the last fifty years, one thousand people have been tested with none successful. The

cash award now stands at $1,000,000 for any psychic who can prove their abilities.

A variation on the psychic is the spiritual or faith healer. Some of the most notable include Oral Roberts, Pat Robertson and Benny Hinn. Over the last sixty years, The British Medical Journal, John Hopkins Institute, American Medical Association and Cochrane Collaboration have collectively investigated thousands of miracle healings.

To date, none have found even one case where faith alone healed someone. While a positive attitude and hope are critically important factors in curing any illness, there are no cases where faith alone cured a malady.

Delusional and self-deceptive are the best things that you can say about these people who make a living from the supernatural. In most cases though, these psychics and healers are illusionary and immoral fraudsters who prey (not pray) on people’s weaknesses.

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The 5th Commandment Tells us to Honor (and Protect) our Mothers and Fathers… aka Weeding through the health care maze when your loved one has Dementia or Alzheimer’s!

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ost people of a certain age have seen the movie The 10 Commandments. If you are like me you remember Charlton Heston climbing the mountain empty handed, only to descend with the preverbal two tablets containing the 10 divine decrees that are the guideposts of our Judeo Christian religions. My topic this week focuses on the 5th Commandment which mandates Honoring Your Mother and Father, and that we, the children of the sandwich generation, although well-intentioned, actually have not a clue how to weed through the maze of healthcare challenges our government has imposed upon us.

My epiphany to learn and share information on helping seniors and those who love them stems from some very personal experiences. First, it is becoming more prevalent in my practice to see instances where elderly seniors, are left to fend for themselves on estate planning issues a DUI or auto accident, and of

course health issues. This is often due to their children and/or siblings not always being available, or the relatives simply not understanding the system and where to go for assistance.

The most important situation that brought me to my ‘aha’ moment was witnessing the process of admission for my mother-in-law who a few months ago experienced a few falls causing her dementia to rapidly progress. These events sent her into a tailspin from which she continues to recover today.

Please let me share some valuable information my wife and I learned the hard way, the anguishing way when my Mother in Law would not be admitted to the hospital because her health conditions did not meet the computer guidelines for Medicare admission. She was ill, and on our 4th attempt to admit, she met the criteria.

Granny was hospitalized to then be sent to an excellent Skilled Nursing Facility where she spent 2 months in therapy and is now

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back into an assisted living environment where nurses are on duty.

Did you know that even if you stay in the hospital overnight, you might still be considered an “outpatient”? Your hospital status (whether the hospital considers you an “inpatient” or “outpatient”) affects how much you pay for hospital services (like X-rays, drugs, and lab tests) and may also affect whether Medicare will cover the care you get in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). You’re an inpatient starting the day you’re formally admitted to the hospital with a doctor’s order. The day before you’re discharged is your last inpatient day. You’re an outpatient if you’re getting emergency department services, observation services, outpatient surgery, lab tests, or X-rays, and the doctor hasn’t written an order to admit you to the hospital as an inpatient. In these cases, you’re an outpatient even if you spend the night at the hospital.

For more info do as I did and go to www.

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Selling in a Seller’s Market

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e now know that the Coachella Valley real estate market is a seller’s market. That means that there are more buyers than sellers and that the excess demand is forcing home prices to go up. So is now a good time to sell your home?

Even though home prices have gone up considerably since their low values in 2007-2009, many homeowners still do not have enough equity to even consider this question. For those homeowners that do have an equity position, in other words, they owe less on their mortgage than their home is worth and could sell their home and net some cash from the sale, (note I did not say “make a profit” here), they really have to answer only one question before deciding whether or not now is the right time to sell their home. What are they going to do with the money?

If you are going to sell your current home and use the money to purchase another home then it makes sense to sell now provided you have already located another home to purchase. This is called a “lateral move” as you are selling a home and

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repurchasing another home in the same market. A “good move” is selling when the market is high and buying later when the market is low… and of course a “bad move” is doing just the opposite. But as long as you are buying and selling in the same market you can change your circumstances and basically stay economically even. If you are planning to sell your home and “invest” the money in another opportunity then it depends on whether you believe that the other opportunity will make you more money in the future than continuing to own your home and selling it in the future. For example, if you sell your home now and put the money in the stock market you are gambling that the stock will make a better profit when you sell it than your house will. I cannot give that type of advice, but I can say that the real estate market is still moving up and while timing any market is not easy, I am not a seller of my investment properties at this time. If you are planning to sell your home and invest the money in a college education for yourself or your children, or pay off bills or anything that involves personal self-improvement or enhancement of the quality of your life, now is a good time to sell your home. This is because you can sell your home and quite easily now. And finally, if you are planning

Can we abide by the 5th commandment?

Yes we can. Knowledge is power.

If you have any questions regarding this column or ideas for future columns please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at our NEW number 760 837 7500 and or our new email of dale@dalegribowlaw.com

Dad, the Burgers are Burning, and So is the House!

“July is Dedicated as National Grilling Safety Month...

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ad, the Burgers are Burning, and So is the House! Not something one wants to hear… “While gas grills contribute to a higher number of home fires than their charcoal counterparts, all grills pose a risk for fires and burns says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”

Firefighters respond to multiple structure fires this time of year that involve barbeques in courtyards, terraces, patios and decks.

Grills should be placed well away from the

Real estate

to sell your home and join a cult, well, it really doesn’t matter what I say here.

A lot of thought goes into the decision of whether or not to sell your house at any time. If you have decided that you want to sell your home in this seller’s market you should know that the basics still apply. Sure, every decent home under $300,000.00 is selling right now and many with multiple offers. But if you want the top price with the best chance of getting those multiple offers then de-clutter, clean up, and make those repairs that you have been putting off for the last 5 years. If the interior needs paint, then paint! Homes that show pride of ownership always sell better and for more, no matter what type of market it is. Your agent will help you with this process and recommend what you can do to enhance your homes appearance and maximize your potential sale price Despite this being a seller’s market not all homes are selling as soon as they are listed for sale. In the higher priced homes and resort properties it may just be the time of year. After all, if you could afford to be somewhere else during the summer months you would not be here either! But regardless of the time of year, if a home is not selling in the current seller’s market then the simple truth is that it is overpriced.

by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

For these homeowners there are two simple solutions. Either reduce the list price or wait for the market to move up. All homes sell in a seller’s market if they are priced right!

This week’s real estate tip: If you are selling your home in the current seller’s market be a little patient, especially if your home is priced under $300,000.00.

Do not just accept the first offer that you receive. Wait at least 5 to 7 days before responding to multiple offers. If you are tired of showing your home your agent can place the listing on hold until you complete your negotiations. If you are in a multiple offer situation make sure the prospective buyers have actually seen your home before accepting their offer.

Bruce Cathcart is the Broker/Co-Owner of La Quinta Palms Realty, “The Friendly Professionals” and can be reached by email at laquintapalms@dc.rr.com or visit his website at www.laquintapalmsrealty.com.

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Safety Tips

home and deck railings, and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. If there is a fire involving grilling equipment, any fuel for the fire should not be near the home or any other structure.

Some other grilling safety tips from the NFPA are: Propane and char grills should only be used outdoors. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the grill area. Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. Never leave your grill unattended. Always make sure your gas grill lid is open before igniting it. Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. Do not move the grill. If the flame goes out, turn the grill and gas off and wait at least 15 minutes before re-lighting it.

Charcoal grills - There are several ways to get the charcoal ready to use. Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspaper as a fuel. If you

use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add charcoal fluid or any other flammable liquids to the fire. Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children and away from heat sources. There are also electric charcoal starters, which do not use fire. Be sure to use an extension cord for outdoor use. When you are finished grilling, let the coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container.

For more information, visit www. nfpa.org/grilling or contact your local fire department!

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

ShareKitchen

Did you know that a raw food that you eat is steam cooked in a known carcinogen?

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he “raw” food is a California almond. Outside of a very small group of farmers who sell truly raw, untreated almonds in quantities of 100 pounds or less at farmers markets and stands in California, all California raw almonds are steam cooked in propylene glycol (PPO). PPO was once used as a racing fuel but is currently used in the creation of polyurethane plastics, fuel additives and the fumigation of almonds.

The industry prefers to use the term “pasteurization” over fumigation as it sounds much more palatable.

While most raw almonds produced in California are fumigated in this way, California almond growers can sell untreated raw almonds to other countries. Additionally, you and I can buy raw almonds from other countries that are not fumigated.

Why the disparate treatment of this staple food to most naturalists?

It seems that the problem dates

back to 2007 when the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) required this treatment on all California almonds.

The USDA bases its regulation on two outbreaks of salmonella in 2001 and 2004.

The USDA ruling which was quietly passed essentially killed the truly raw almond market in the United States. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency has made moves twice to ban the use of PPO as it is a “known carcinogen.” The EPA have relaxed their concerns so long as the “pasteurization” process with PPO is no more than 300 parts per million.

The USDA ruling is currently winding its way through the US Court of Appeals. Until their ruling is changed or overturned, a good rule of thumb is for you and me is to buy organic almonds, raw untreated almonds at farmer markets or raw almonds labeled as packaged in other countries.

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Local woman starts company to satisfy void in health food marketplace

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ith support from Coachella Valley health food stores & health conscious individuals who were seeking a raw, gluten free, dairy free meal replacement bar, TRUElicious was born.

On her never ending quest for the best superfoods on the planet , Michelle Steadman’s idea for a start-up company was born out of frustration and a need to provide the best nutrients in an “on-the-go” bar that might possibly be the healthiest meal of the day.

“I’m always creating new raw concoctions in our kitchen,” states Michelle. “One day my best friend came over and shared with me a bar recipe and taught me how to make it. I tweaked the recipe for several months to get it just perfect for my family. I never intended to create a business from this, just to supply my family with the best super foods while on the go.”

The bar is comprised of fully raw, organic, gluten free, soy free, dairy free, vegan superfoods that tastes like a rich chocolate brownie. It’s loaded with 20 superfood ingredients such as maca, coconut, acai berries, goji berries, cacao, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds and more!

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SMALL BEGINNINGS As a Pilates instructor, she would take a quick bite of her bar in between clients to sustain her energy. Soon her clients wanted a piece of the bar and fell instantly in love with it. They started placing orders and encouraged her to approach local health food stores to carry her bars.

“Once Harvest Health was excited to carry my bars, others followed suit almost immediately. Ever since Fresh Juice Bar opened their doors in April, the place has always been packed with health conscious people and they have continually increased their orders,” Steadman boasts.

KEEPING UP WITH DEMAND Their demand increased as more locations began carrying their bars which led to upgrading their kitchen equipment in order to produce more bars and keep up with the orders from stores and the website.

BUZZ “I get a little giddy when I hear that a location has sold out or when I’m tagged in a Facebook post when people say they can’t get enough or they finally found a bar that didn’t taste like cardboard. I think this fills a need that people have longed for,” states Michelle. Some fans have even said her bars are the next “Brandini Toffee”.

FAMILY BUSINESS Now a family business, where Michelle’s husband, Kevin makes the bars, son Logan helps with packaging, Mom Sharon assists with marketing while Michelle develops business relationships, handles distribution and makes personal appearances & in-store tastings. Proud Mom, Sharon brags “each bar is hand-made with love.”

Michelle’s ideology states “We believe that health comes from what we eat.

Everything we put on and in our bodies either gives us health or creates disease. “ GIVING BACK Because Michelle feels blessed to have this opportunity to create something so wholesome, she has plans to give back to health-conscious organizations and people. Michelle’s husband Kevin, a regular surfer who makes day trips to the coast, discovered an organization that helped Autistic kids surf – Surfers Healing. A small way for them to give back was to donate bars to the families who came out to surf with their kids and they plan to continue to support that organization as well as others.

ABOUT THE COMPANY TRUElicious is a company founded by Michelle Steadman in her home kitchen under California’s Cottage law, implemented on January 1, 2013. TRUElicious bars are available at several locations throughout the Coachella Valley that support local merchants. Visit TRUElicious.com for locations or call 760-413-3106.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of July 18

CANCER (June 21-July 22): We keep milliondollar works of art in well-guarded museums.

Paintings created hundreds of years ago are treated with reverence and protected as if they were magical treasures. Meanwhile, beautiful creatures that took nature eons to produce don’t get the same care. At least 5,000 animal and plant species are going extinct every year, in large part due to human activities. Among the recently lost works of art are the Madeiran Large White butterfly, West African black rhinoceros, Formosan clouded leopard, golden toad, and Tecopa pupfish. I’m asking you not to allow a similar discrepancy in your own life, Cancerian.

The astrological omens say that now is a perfect moment to intensify your love for the natural world. I urge you to meditate on how crucial it is to nurture your interconnectedness with all of life, not just the civilized part.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Hurry up, please. It’s time. No more waffling or procrastinating. You really need to finish up the old business that has dragged on too long. You really should come to definitive decisions about ambiguous situations, even if they show no sign of resolution. As for those nagging questions that have yielded no useful answers: I suggest you replace them with different questions. And how about those connections that have been draining your energy?

Re-evaluate whether they are worth trying to fix.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “This morning I walked to the place where the street-cleaners dump the rubbish,” wrote painter Vincent van Gogh in one his letters. “My God, it was beautiful.”

Was he being ironic or sarcastic? Not at all. He was sincere. As an artist, he had trained himself to be intrigued by scenes that other people dismissed as ugly or irrelevant. His sense of wonder was fully awake. He could find meaning and even enchantment anywhere. Your next assignment, Virgo -- should you choose to accept it -- is to experiment with seeing the world as van Gogh did.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I believe you will undergo a kind of graduation in the next four weeks, Libra. Graduation from what? Maybe from a life lesson you’ve been studying for a while or from an institution that has given you all it can.

Perhaps you will climax your involvement with a situation that has made big demands on you. I suspect that during this time of completion you will have major mixed feelings, ranging from sadness that a chapter of your story is coming to an end to profound gratification at how much you have grown during this chapter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What’s your favorite sin, Scorpio? I’m talking about the mischievous vice or rebel tendency or excessive behavior that has taught you a lot. It may be the case that now and then this transgressive departure from normalcy has had redeeming value, and has even generated some interesting fun. Perhaps it puts you in touch with a magic that generates important changes, even if it also exacts a toll on you. Whatever your “favorite sin” is, I’m guessing that you need to develop a more conscious and mature relationship with it. The time has come for it to evolve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The Sagittarian writer and artist William Blake (1757-1827) made drawings of many eminent people who had died before he was born. Julius Caesar was the subject of one of his portraits. Others included Dante, Shakespeare, and Moses. How did Blake manage to capture their likenesses in such great detail?

He said their spirits visited him in the form of apparitions. Really? I suppose that’s possible. But it’s also important to note that he had a robust and exquisite imagination. I suspect that in the coming weeks you, too, will have an exceptional ability to visualize things in your mind’s eye. Maybe not with the gaudy skill of Blake, but potent nevertheless.

What would be the best use of this magic power?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): How close do you really want to be to the people you care about? I invite you to think about this with

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unsentimental candor. Do you prefer there to be some distance between you? Are you secretly glad there’s a buffer zone that prevents you from being too profoundly engaged? I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. It might be correct for who you are right now. I merely want to suggest that it’s important for you to know the exact nature of your need for intimacy. If you find that you actually do want to be closer, spend the next four weeks making that happen. Ask your precious allies to collaborate with you in going deeper.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I love your big, energetic thoughts. I enjoy watching as your wild intuitive leaps lead you to understandings that mere logic could never produce. I have benefited many times from the Aquarian tribe’s ability to see angles no one else can discern. In the immediate future, though, I hope you will be a specialist in analyzing the details and mastering mundane mysteries. I’ll be rooting for you to think small and be precise. Can you manage that? I expect there’ll be a sweet reward. You will generate good fortune for yourself by being practical, sensible, and earthy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is it a river or a creek? Is it a mountain or a hill? It’s important for you to decide questions like these -- preferably on the basis of the actual evidence rather than on wishful thinking. I’m not saying that the river is better than the creek or that the mountain is better than the hill. I simply want you to know that it’s important to be clear about which it is.

The same principle applies to other experiences you’ll soon have. Is the catalytic person you’re dealing with a temporary friend or a loyal ally?

Is the creation you’re nurturing just a healthy diversion or is it potentially a pivotal element in transforming your relationship with yourself? Is the love that’s blooming a transient pleasure or a powerful upgrade that’s worth working on with all your ingenuity?

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The 19th-century Italian composer Gioachino Rossini was a prolific creator who produced 39 operas. Renowned for his lyrical melodies, he was sometimes referred to as the “Italian Mozart.” So confident was he in his abilities that he bragged he could set a laundry list to music. I trust you will have comparable aplomb in the coming weeks, Aries, since you will be asked to do the equivalent of composing an opera using a laundry list for inspiration. This will be a different challenge than making lemonade out of lemons, but it could be even more fun and interesting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Is the grass really greener on the other side of the fence?

Or is its more vivid hue just an optical illusion caused by your inability to see the situation objectively? Judging from my analysis of your current astrological omens, I suspect that you’re not deluded. The grass really is greener. But it’s important to note the reason why this is true, which is that there’s more manure over on the other side of the fence. So your next question becomes: Are you willing to put up with more crap in order to get the benefits of the greener grass?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You know the voice in your head that’s kind of a sneaky bastard? The voice that sometimes feeds you questionable advice and unreliable theories? Well, I suspect that this voice might be extra active in the coming week. But here’s the weird thing: It might actually have a sound idea or two for you to consider acting on. For once, its counsel may be based on accurate intuition. So don’t completely lower your guard, Gemini. Maintain a high degree of discernment towards the sneaky bastard’s pronouncements.

But also be willing to consider the possibility that this generator of so much mischief could at least temporarily be a source of wisdom.

Homework: Confess your deepest secrets to yourself. Say them out loud when no one but you is listening. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

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Finding Your X R

ecently my three year old niece, Alina, performed in her first ballet recital. She did a good job executing the steps, but at times she scampered around as if in search of something. By asking her mother, I discovered Alina was looking for her “X.” Each child was given a color coded X as a home base. The dancers were to return to their assigned X at designated intervals during the number.

Once I understood the dilemma, I could relate. It is not always easy to find your place, whether it be in the auditorium theater or the world’s stage. Without a plan to guide you, day-to-day life can be baffling. There are times when we spin our wheels trying to figure out which path will create the life we desire. In other instances we happily remain in a comfortable destination, then our life shifts. Suddenly we are no longer in the perfect place.

How should we going about sorting this out? Accept the fact that life is full of surprises. Know that your comfort zone will be continually challenged. At times you’ll get knocked off balance or maybe find some other kid standing on your X. No matter how much proactive planning we do, when life throws us a curveball, it is sometimes necessary to change course. There are critical moments when we must take a breath, rethink our strategy and regroup.

Sometimes making a left turn is the right thing to do.

Learn to be resilient. Embrace change and remind yourself of the importance of staying flexible. At all times, remain positive.

During the dark days, resilient individuals do not allow themselves the glass-halfempty philosophy. It may take some deep digging, but in tenuous situations you find

the turning point, the sweet spot that helps launch you in a new direction.

When thrown off course, problem solve on paper. Take a step back and view the situation from a broad perspective. Then jot down creative thoughts and ideas to help you work through unexpected issues.

Analyze your top three possibilities, and select the most promising. Once you have decided on a strategy, create an action plan by breaking down what you need to accomplish in bite size pieces.

Lastly, have a little faith. Believe in yourself. Know that it is possible to rebound from challenging situations. Tiny ballerina Alina did not give up until she found her home base. She may have been lost for a moment, but she recovered. When your X becomes hidden, keep searching for the sweet spot that launches you in the right direction.

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Mind, body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

What the Kale?

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requently I write about certain foods that will make your body smile. Happy belly, happy mind, happy you. Growing up you may have heard, eat your greens. Engaging in a diet rich in color reaps a plethora of benefits internally and externally. If we are what we eat why would you consider anything other than a healthy diet? Immerse yourself in a diet rich with hues of greens, reds, purples, and yellows. Or, you could partake in a diet that is heavily processed, canned, and saturated with hormones and GMO’s. You have a choice to allow your body to sing with joy or scream in agony.

Consider adding kale to your colorful diet. The amazing leafy vegetable is beneficial for your body. Depending on the strain of kale, its consistency can be a bit tough, prompting you to chew and chew.

How you prepare this delicious green is entirely your choice. You can blend it in a smoothie, sauté it in a pan, bake it in the oven etc….

You may be asking why should I consume kale? It is inundated with nutrients and known to have cancer-fighting properties.

Kale is rich in iron and has been referred to as the “new beef” according to AARP. org. AARP also gives a word of caution to those who are consuming anti-coagulant medications, such as warfarin (a.k.a Coumadin) you must avoid large amounts of kale. Kale is rich in vitamin K and offers more than a thousand percent of the recommended daily amount. This could be dangerous and interfere with medication.

Keep in mind you can have too much of a good thing.

As for me, I prefer baby kale for salads and a healthy leaf for chips. Yes, kale chips are easy to prepare, healthier than a potato chip, and delicious. Here is a recipe worth considering and contemplate a smooth glass of red wine along with a cheese board.

Kale Chips ~About six servings Remove the tough stems from the kale and wash and spin dry the kale thoroughly.

This recipe can easily be doubled. Just be sure to rotate the baking sheets in the oven for even cooking.

As mentioned, some people cook them at a higher temperature, California-style, which makes a crunchier, drier kale chip than those cooked at lower temperatures.

I like them both ways. If you wish to roast them in a 425ºF (218ºC) oven, they’ll take about 12 minutes to cook.

6 to 8 cups (140 to 200 g) kale leaves; if large, tear them into bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil flaky sea salt or fleur de sel minced garlic (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC.) 2. Put the kale on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil, then massage it into the leaves.

3. Spread the kale leaves in an even layer on the baking sheet and put in the oven. After about 5 minutes, use a spatula to separate any leaves of kale that are clumping together.

4. Continue cooking the kale for about 20 minutes, until the leaves are crisp.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle fairly generously with salt.

Eating healthy is rewarding. You will feel and look vibrant. Your health is your greatest asset. Bronwyn Ison, Owner of Evolve Yoga. www.e-volveyoga.com (760)564-YOGA

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by Jill Coleman RN

SUNSHINE ON MY SHOULDERS

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a tanning booth is a good substitute for sunshine, if you are on a healthy diet and well nourished.

If you are still afraid of the sun, or your diet consists mainly of junk food, you can get vitamin D from foods, but it is not as good as the life giving rays of the sun.

High Vitamin Cod Liver Oil, from Green Pastures has 3,450 IU of vitamin D per tablespoon. This is the highest food source amount of vitamin D I have found that is readily available. Standard cod liver oil has about 1,200 IU’s. Eggs, (especially duck eggs), salmon, sardines, and rainbow trout, are also good sources. See the reference for the complete list.3 Vitamin D supplements are available but are not as safe as natural sources.

Remember, the body does not recognize synthetic sources outside of nature and toxicities can result. To avoid vitamin D toxicity, vitamin D levels need to be monitored by your doctor.

CHOLECALCIFEROL (vitamin D3) is the most absorbable form of synthesized vitamin D. Have your doctor check for: VITAMIN D 25-DIHYDROXY with a blood test, as vitamin D can be toxic in high doses.

The optimum levels are 50-55 ng/ml or 115129 nmol/L. But wouldn’t it be easier and cheaper to eat better and lay out in the sun for 30 minutes?

If you’re feeling low, relax by a pool (or a sprinkler), eat a bowl of cherries or fresh broccoli salad, and let the sun melt your blues away.

References: 1. The Vitamin D Cure, by James E. Dowd and Diane Stafford, John Wiley & Sons, 2008.

2.Natural News-The Truth About Sunlight, Cancer and Vitamin D by Mike Adams. 4/6/10 3. From Seafood to Sunshine, A new Understanding of Vitamin D, by Chris Master John. 12/17/06

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Dr. Kadile will be writing a regular column for CV Weekly. Please send any medical questions you have to editor@coachellavalleyweekly.com for him to answer.

Kidney Stones

Dr. Peter, my dad has had kidney stones, does that mean I will get them?

It’s been so hot this summer, will I get kidney stones if I don’t drink enough water?

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idney stones (renal lithiasis) are small masses that can form in the kidney. Depending on the size of the stones, they will typically leave the body in the urine stream. Symptoms can range from mild lower back pain to severe pain, nausea, vomiting, bloody and painful urination. Diagnosis is based on a patient’s clinical history, physical exam, urine analysis and imaging studies. Initial treatment may consist of pain medication and possibly other oral medications that will allow one to pass the stone. If unable to pass the stone, procedures such as shock wave therapy or surgery may be needed.

Kidney stones can be hereditary. An individual may have a genetic predisposition to form stones. Other risk factors include; diets high in protein, sodium, or oxalate rich foods (dark green vegetables), obesity, certain medications, and history of frequent urinary tract infections.

Dehydration is the most common cause of kidney stones, thus another very important reason to drink enough water, especially during the summer. Thirst is a poor indicator of hydration status. A good way to monitor if you are well hydrated is by the color of your urine. Drink enough water to keep your urine clear to light yellow.

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Our bodies convert sunshine into vitamin D from the oils in our skin. But if we are deficient in antioxidants from fresh fruits and vegetables like berries, broccoli, kale, and even algae, the body cannot protect us from the harmful rays of the sun. This is the only time sunshine can be dangerous.

Please watch this video: http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=5A6 2FC73922FD51A88E62E42C5A0AD5E It always comes back around to our nutritional status. If our body has all the nutrients it needs, it can even stave off skin cancer.

Adequate amounts of Vitamin D protect us from breast, prostate, ovarian and colon cancers, (to name a few); it decreases inflammation and is necessary for calcium absorption, prevents brittle bones, and is indispensable in our body’s immune function. It prevents rickets*, high blood pressure, obesity, arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, mental illness, DEPRESSION and more. 1 Interesting that breast cancer tumors grow more in winter months, when there is less sunshine.2 Vitamin D is even better than fluoride in preventing cavities; There were several studies reported on vitamin D and dental caries in the 1920s and 1930s. May Mellanby and coworkers in Sheffield, England, did studies on the role of vitamin D on teeth in the 1920s.

With dogs, it was found that vitamin D stimulated the calcification of teeth.

Subsequently, they studied the effect of vitamin D on dental caries in children, finding a beneficial effect. Studies on children in New York regarding dental caries with respect to season, they found that it took 800 IU/day to prevent caries effectively.”

We have become so afraid of the sun, that we are willing to slather sunscreen on our skin that has dangerous chemicals like PABA, oxybenzone, and retinyl palminate.

Everything you put on your skin absorbs into your blood stream, and the above chemicals release free radical particles and increase the risk of cancer.

Sunshine is the safest way to get natural vitamin D. Especially if you are well nourished. Thirty minutes of sun a day can produce as much as 20,000 IU of Vitamin D. That is for a pale person without clothes or sunscreen. If you have darker skin, (more melatonin*), you will need to stay out longer in the sun because melatonin, blocks sun rays.

If you live in cold climates, or work inside like most of us do, you are not getting the sun exposure you need. Believe it or not,

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