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RELIEF CONCERT SafeHouse

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Mikey Reyes

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Jenifer Daniels

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Eureka!

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R Buckle Road Relief Concert.......... 3 Oktoberfest....................................5 Relief Concert Charities..................6 Anthony Bauer...............................7 SafeHouse of the Desert...............7 LMS - Mikey Reyes.........................8 Public Pers. - Jenifer Daniels........9 Desert DJs ......................................9 Sports Scene................................10 Golf...............................................10 Consider This ...............................12 Valley Rhythms.............................13 Pet Place.......................................14 The Vino Voice..............................15 Club Crawler Nightlife.................16 The Pampered Palate..................18 Screeners......................................20 Book Review.................................21 Haddon Libby..............................23 Gamer Girl....................................23 Dale Gribow.................................24 Real Estate....................................24 Safety Tips....................................25 ShareKitchen................................25 Health, Fitness & Beauty.............26 Free Will Astrology......................27 Mind, Body, & Spirit.....................27 Life & Career Coach......................28 Beauty..........................................28 Comics - Weiss Cracks..................30

By Rachel Montoya

Saturday, September 21st @ 8pm and Find a Whole Lotta Love and Charity.

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Buckle Road, a local 7 piece, all original, country rock band, is earning the respect and loyalty of those in love with the country music genre and even those who are not. With over two hours (and growing daily) of original music that captures relatable themes both fun and serious within a seasoned rock backdrop, they are shredding stereo types across the board.

Americana rock artist, James McMurtry, may have voiced it best when he said, “I started out thinking I was an artist. Turns out I’m just a beer salesman.” This has been the reality for many a band that is not only charged with the responsibility of bringing a great performance, but also increasing the bottom line of the bars and venues that hire them. Somehow, based on the fact that R Buckle Road has been asked back to every venue they have played (i.e. Schmidy’s Tavern, Palm Canyon Road House, Roc’s Firehouse, Boondocks, Boulder NV, Kern and San Diego County fairs etc.), this band has found a way to entertain and hold a crowd, dancing or not, with their own tunes, while keeping venue owners happy with their investment.

While it is true that not everyone loves country music, the numbers of people following this band are increasing with every performance. “I don’t think we’ve played a single gig where I don’t have at least one person come up to me and say, ‘I don’t usually like country music, but I like you guys,’ shared one of the band’s singers, Lisa Lynn Morgan. “I think a lot of it is because underneath the relatable themes, hooky lyrics and good natured fun, is a whole lot of musicality – aka good old fashioned Americana rock and roll.”

This band does not have a single member that, as talented as they are, would meet the age limitation required to compete on American Idol. The fact is it’s probably been a while since any one of them have been carded. R Buckle Road is a group of seasoned music veterans, some of whom have had semi-professional careers since they were 15 years old. I think it’s best said in their song, “Overnight Success”, a true and honest story written by the band’s guitarist, harp player and vocalist, Larry Pedersen about the musical journey he and fellow band member, best friend and wife, Cat Pedersen have been on for a good number of years:

Overnight Success I left home when I was young, There was so much more to do than I had done I love thinking back to Tennessee; We were 18 and we were free And the songs we wrote were young; We were living a dream Days go by and good times pass; The road is long but it goes by fast Change is the only promise you can count on Days have been kind in the Motel 6; but I still love Hank and Lennon best So much more to do than I had done Change is good if you got some I’m not sure how long it’s been and I still can’t quite remember when I first thought of makin it big I don’t care how long it takes, one thing’s for sure....

We ain’t done yet!

We may be 30 years too old, But we’ve got 30 more to go To find out if the two of us had wasted years and worn out all of our lucky times How it goes so fast We’ll be the oldest overnight success R Buckle Road is fronted by Greg Vincent, a prolific and experienced songwriter, who had postponed his pursuit of his music dreams to take care of business for his family. Having spent his season in Nashville, writing in the music city’s circles, shopping songs and even having some picked up by other artists, Vincent has a knack of penning songs that are extremely palatable to the ear; hooky without being overly commercial making them very easy to like the first time you hear them. Combine that with his charismatic personality and charm, Vincent

could easily be a solo artist. But he has hand chosen one hell of a band to back him up. The fact that each of these members also writes, gives this group a huge arsenal of songs to entertain with.

“Since the very beginning R Buckle Road has been evolving as musicians, songwriters and performers, says Vincent. “Three years later, it is no different; we continue to evolve, but are in a place where we deserve to be heard! A very good time is sure to be had by all!”

The Pedersens, Mike, lead guitar and backing vocals, his brother Larry, acoustic guitar, harmonica and vocals, and his wife Cat, percussion and vocals, have been making music together since they were teenagers. “I started playing music in a Dixieland band with my brother Mike when I was 10,” reminisced Larry Pedersen. “We played 3 nights a week at a pizza parlor, and a few shows at Knott’s Berry Farm. At 15, I was asked to join the Young Americans (a group credited as being the first “show choir”). That’s where I met my wife, Cat; we were on a 3 month USA tour. There were two Australian tours and one far East and Japan tour. We also did shows around LA including the Hollywood Bowl. Later I worked as road manager for a touring show group that Cat and Mike were a part of. In

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1975 Mike, Cat and I put together a trio and played in Japan for 6 months. From then until 1984, we worked together and apart in various bands until 1997. Cat and I moved to Palm Desert and started playing as a duo, and eventually as a trio with Mike as Meltdown.”

Meltdown, covering the infamous tunes from the 60’s and 70’s now also features co-R Buckler, Lisa Lynn Morgan. Mike and Larry also own Awesome Dude Video known for their work with local celebrities, television shows and movie projects.

Lisa Lynn Morgan, a vocalist born and bred here in the desert, first got noticed singing when she was 11 years old at midnight mass by Mama and Frank Sinatra who were in attendance. Performing around the desert for audiences at local country clubs and downtown venues in Palm Springs as a teenager, Lisa left the desert on a music scholarship to Azusa Pacific University. Her singing allowed her to play with different bands in central California opening for

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bands like Tower of Power, Gary Allan, Rhett Akins and The Bellamy Brothers to name a few. When she was asked to sing with the New Christy Minstrels in Oakhurst, her love for country and American folk music and the harmonies that accompanied them, was firmly planted. She ultimately landed on Laughlin and Las Vegas stages, such as the Stardust, Harrah’s, The Flamingo, the Riviera, and the Monte Carlo to name a few.

After retiring in ‘99 to focus on family and a career in marketing (aka “the dreaded day job”), Morgan was brought back to the desert to care for her father diagnosed with cancer. It wasn’t until this past New Year’s Eve, 2 years after her father’s passing, that Lisa re-entered the music scene with fellow band members from Meltdown. “I couldn’t be surrounded by nicer, more talented people. I am extremely blessed to be able to find my way back to music and do so in such good company.”

Holding up the seriously strong rhythmic foundation of the band is Carl Angello. “I picked up my first pair of drum sticks at

Oktoberfest Palm Springs

October 19, 2013 at the Spa Resort Casino.

Tickets Now on Sale!

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ktoberfest Palm Springs is a unique Bavarian-style festival showcasing more than 50 German and Bavarian beers, micro-breweries, food and wine tasting booths. Get ready for a “Taste of Europe” on Saturday, October 19 from Noon-6:00p.m.

Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, California the festival will be held at the Spa Resort Casino with spectacular views, walking distance to shops, restaurants and nightclubs of downtown.

Tickets are only $20 for General Admission with tasting tickets and VIP tickets are $50 and include tasting tickets, souvenir beer stein and access to the VIP Lounge. Both levels of tickets include $10 Free Cash Play at the Spa Resort Casino in addition to free parking!

Live entertainment on 2 stages will include Polka and Celtic bands, jazz and modern music. It wouldn’t be Oktoberfest without beer stein holding contests, the “Chicken Dance” and beautiful costumed bar maids pouring German and Belgian Beers: Leffe, Hoegaarden, Beck’s, St. Pauli’s Girl, Stella Artois, New Belgium along with a wide array of Southern California based micro-breweries: Babe’s Bar-B-Que and

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Brewhouse, Coachella Valley Brewing Company, Firestone and Hangar 24 to name a few of the over 50 labels being served.

This one-of-a-kind event will feature vendors and performers sporting traditional Bavarian dress (Dirndl and Lederhosen) all with a European flair. This year’s beneficiary will be (CASA) Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Why is it called Oktoberfest?

The first edition of the Oktoberfest took place in 1810 to celebrate Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen’s wedding.

Celebrations started on 12th October and went on until 17th October with a horse race. In the following years the festival was repeated, prolonged and finally rescheduled in September. Historically, the last weekend of the Oktoberfest always fell in October and this tradition continues today.

Oktoberfest Palm Springs would not be possible without the following companies and individuals: Spa Resort Casino, German Tourist Board, City of Palm Springs, Costco Wholesale, New Leaf Catering (Scott Robertson), Stella Artois, Leffe, Hoegaarden, Crispin Apple Cider, Tequila Alderete, Celebrity

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age 9 and I haven’t stopped. I have played in more bands than I can remember – everything from rock, blues to tribute bands. Now I have the pleasure of being part of R Buckle Road. This is more than a band; it’s family and I couldn’t be happier.”

Howard Kaemerer, a classically trained bass player since 1968, met Larry and Cat in 1975 with The Young Americans. He and Carl bring tasty dynamics to the sometimes epic rock arrangements surrounding the passionate songs this band produces, alongside their fun, living it up, high energy, originals.

This Saturday, with the help of some of Southern California’s favorite West Coast Roots Americana rock and blues artists, Riz Orkestra and Wade Crawford and the Country Trash, R Buckle Road will be holding a benefit concert for some very important local charities. The benefit for The American Red Cross (our local, Desert to Sea Region), C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for kids in the foster care system) and House of Hope (women’s

Cruises, Classic Party Rentals, Diamond Environmental, Palm Springs Life, Desert Entertainer, KATY 101.3, Travelhost, Joey English Productions, Farmers Insurance, R&R Broadcasting, Desert Star Weekly, Ace Hotel and Swim Club, Riviera Resort and Spa, Saguaro Palm Springs, Toby Willaby, Gary Wines, BB Ingle, The Tilted Kilt and Zelda’s Nightclub.

recovery home in Desert Hot Springs), will commence at 8pm sharp, hosted by Scott Sear of Kix Hot Country 92.1.

Tickets are only $10 at The Date Shed located at the Empire Polo Fields off of Monroe in Indio. The evening’s music will be recorded live and followed by an all-out open jam with some of the valley’s best musicians. The Date Shed has a full bar, a huge dance floor that should be very busy and full of John Miller’s, A Cowboy and a Dancer group. Outside, on the huge patio, the Shed’s famous $2 tacos will be grilling.

This is set to be a fun night for all. Be sure to get there early as seats are first come, first serve, and it’s expected to be standing room only.

For more information on how to become a sponsor and/or vendor, contact Jeff Hocker, Executive Producer, Oktoberfest Palm Springs production office at 760-3205272. Oktoberfest Palm Springs is a Hocker Productions event.

This event is sure to be a sell out!

Purchase tickets now at oktoberfestpalmsprings.com.

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by lisa morgan

The Charities of the R Buckle Road Relief Benefit Concert Making the Road A Little Easier For Others Less Fortunate

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verybody’s on the road to somewhere. And let’s face it; some roads, are just plain tougher than others. If we are really honest, if it wasn’t for moments of grace and help, none of us would be where we are today. On Saturday, September 21st at the Date Shed in Indio, local original country band, R Buckle Road and friends will be doing what they can to help smooth out the road for those who face a tougher journey than most. As one of R Buckle Road’s singer/songwriters, I would like to personally invite you to join me for some fun, good music, and a chance to make the world a little better for others.

The non-profit organizations that will benefit from this event are C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in the foster care system, American Red Cross – Desert to Sea Region, and House of Hope Women’s Recovery home. Here is a little bit about the incredible services you will be helping to provide through your participation: C.A.S.A. Court Appointed Special Advocates: The silence is overwhelming. The little girl, probably no more than 3 years old doesn’t bother to cry out anymore. There’s nobody there to listen. A boy, beaten by a Mom’s boyfriend, doesn’t know how to ask for help. If you saw these children on the street, you’d scoop them up and dry their eyes. There isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for them. Right now, they are alone. These are just two of the nearly 4,000 children caught in the Riverside County court system right now, who have no one to speak for them. They haven’t done anything wrong, but they have been abused, neglected or abandoned by parents they trusted. Now they are living in the frightening adult world of judges and lawyers and words they cannot possibly understand. They only want to go home. But home may not be safe, and they are too young to make decisions or care for themselves.

They have landed in court alone.

Most of these children will not return to their parents. They are more likely than

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other children to face unemployment, homelessness and incarceration as adults.

Our mission is to speak up for them.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Riverside County promotes and supports quality volunteer representation for each child to secure a safe, permanent and nurturing home. We are diligent advocates for the services needed to help each child become a healthy and productive adult; able to break the chain of abuse, neglect or abandonment.

A Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer is a trained citizen who is selected by a judge to represent the best interests of a child in court. No prior courtroom experience is required.

Children helped by CASA volunteers include those for whom home placement is being determined in juvenile court. Most of these children have been living lives of abuse and neglect. These are children whose lives you can help improve. After a mandatory background check, volunteers undergo a thorough training course conducted by CASA for Riverside County, Inc. Our mission is to speak for the best interest of abused, neglected and abandoned children in the courts of Riverside County. We promote and support quality volunteer representation for each child to secure a safe, permanent and nurturing home. We are diligent advocates for the services needed to help each child become healthy and productive adults, able to break the chain of abuse, neglect or abandonment.

The American Red Cross – Desert to Sea Region: As a volunteer for the American Red Cross, I cannot say enough about how overwhelmingly my life is blessed in return for every hour I have been able to give this organization. The American Red Cross of Riverside County is one of Southern California’s leading non-profit agencies.

We provide disaster response; health, safety and aquatics classes; the Lifeline program for independent seniors; youth service programs as well as educational and

informational presentations to thousands of residents and business each year not to mention support services to our armed forces and their families.

The American Red Cross empowers ordinary people to perform extraordinary acts in emergency situations. They train.

They mobilize. They connect donors and volunteers to those in urgent need of a helping hand. Whether it is a hurricane or a heart attack; a call for blood or a call for help, the American Red Cross is there. The Riverside County Chapter is dedicated to providing our community with the response necessary to meet the most demanding needs. We serve the entire County of Riverside, a population of 2.2 million residents across 7,208 square miles.

One fact that people do not realize, is that when we have a national disaster, donations that are given in response must stay in that area. So if you have donated to Katrina, Sandy or for the recent relief efforts for flood victims in Colorado, those dollars stay in those communities.

It is our intention, at the R Buckle Road Relief Concert, to donate a portion of the proceeds to our LOCAL American Red Cross.

We all know, as much as we don’t like to think about it, that our area is at risk to one day be affected severely by our nearby fault line. Your donations at this event will go to help ready our own community to meet the needs that we face right here, every day and in the future.

House of Hope Women’s Recovery Home: Addiction is a KILLER. Women are a huge part of addiction’s deadly statistic. The local Soroptimist clubs have been supporting a home in Desert Hot Springs to help women find their way out of the prison of addiction and into productive lives as employable women, mothers and daughters. I, myself,

am a result of their investment. Just a little over two years ago, I found the help and tools I needed to build a life that had all but flat-lined. As an uninsured, single adult woman, I didn’t have the resources to seek treatment at the more affluent recovery centers that our celebrities seem to frequent. But they did refer me to House of Hope. Those 45 days gave me the opportunity to heal and grow and become equipped, like I had never been before, to live a life not only sober, but healthy in mind, body and spirit.

For many women, their addictions land them in jail. They lost custody of children, and destroyed relationships with spouses, parents, siblings and friends. When these women were released, their substance abuse disorders had to be addressed. With no government assistance, the ten local Soroptimist clubs raised sufficient funds to establish and begin to operate the first recovery home for women in September 1981. This recovery home is based on a 12-Step treatment program. A 4-bedroom house was purchased in Desert Hot Springs where the program is delivered in a residential, family-style environment to a maximum of six recovery clients. The ten Soroptimist clubs named this non-profit facility the “House of Hope.” SHOH has helped thousands of women through a comprehensive and effective social model program offering housing, companionship and guidance, therapeutic activities, and a structured daily routine that enables them to establish and maintain sober and healthy lives, including mine.

So please, join me for a fun night of music and giving on Saturday, September 21st from 8 pm until the cows come home! www.casariversidecounty.org facebook.com/CASAforRiversideCounty www.redcross.org/ca/riverside/about-us www.recoveryhouseofhope.org/about-us

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By Denise Ortuno Neil

Anthony Bauer: Live 2 Die W hen you talk to Anthony Bauer, you can feel his energy. He is all about living life to the fullest.

With his clothing line, Live 2 Die and his fishing charters he is encouraging others to do the same.

Bauer was born and raised in Palm Desert and has always had a zeal for extreme living.

It started when he was young and when his parents would take him deep sea fishing. He quickly got a glimpse of what life was about and has been living his life with an urgency ever since.

He started his Live 2 Die clothing line in 2011. His goal was to create more than just clothes and accessories, his desire was to inspire today’s youth to move off the couch and away from video games and into life.

Bauer’s line of products includes an array of T-shirts and hats as well as stickers and even a temporary tattoo, the merchandise ranges in price from, $15 to $35 which are available online. The edgy art works on the products are created by Bauer himself, featuring the Live 2 Die brand name in cursive and also an array of intimidating, yet stunning elk skulls.

Besides his clothing line, Bauer has moved the Live 2 Die brand into the sports spotlight by becoming a sponsor for today’s

most exciting sports. His team members that Live 2 Die supports include UFC fighters Cub Swanson, Aaron Riley, Steve Swanson, Patrick “Durkin” Cummins, Jaime Sierra, Daniel Sullivan and the youngest on team, Jiu Jitsu star, 15 year old Anthony Mantanona.

Bauer also sponsors middleweight boxer, Brian Vera. The sports tie in is a natural for the Live 2 Die brand, especially with the extreme UFC sport.

Bauer also takes Live 2 Die to the sea, with his shark and tuna fishing trips. The charter boat is The Dominator. The 65’ boat features high tech equipment, fish storage and bait tanks. The Dominator also makes life on the high seas comfortable with an ample galley and a berthing area to get a good night’s sleep before casting your pole with 30 bunks to relax in. The boat launches from Point Loma in San Diego and into Mexican waters for a promising ocean experience led by host Bauer. Like Bauer said, “You will never forget the first time you catch a tuna, or the first time you meet me.”

He no doubt meant his physical appearance which is adorned with tattoos, but I think it would be more of his entirely positive and electric demeanor that would leave an indelible impression.

The captain of The Dominator is expert

SafeHouse of the Desert Expands

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he well regarded SafeHouse of the Desert is expanding with new programs this season. The shelter has been a beacon for children in need of a safe haven here in the Coachella Valley, assisting them in moving forward with their lives. With the new programs in place, SafeHouse of the Desert will be able to help even more.

SafeHouse of the Desert is a privately funded non-profit organization. Opened 24 hours, 7 days a week, the facility is geared to helping children from the ages of 11-17 in crisis. The organization helps by becoming a bridge over turbulent situations and into a path of progression, often assisting families to come together through times of difficulty.

SafeHouse also works with the Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, giving special aid and counseling to victims of human trafficking for children and adults.

SafeHouse has new additions to their long standing programs here in the Coachella Valley. The newly built Harrison House will provide transitional living for those 18-22, who need guidance into a stable life. The purpose of Harrison House is to help those who are no longer eligible for foster care, but who still need somewhere to go. Harrison House is on the SafeHouse property and is a collection of 16 furnished and fully equipped apartments with 22 bedrooms.

The residents of Harrison House have

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to pass certain criteria before being place in the program, including being clean from drugs and alcohol. The residents will learn life sustaining abilities while in the 18 month program which shows them how to live independently, everything from how to secure a job, to banking and even how to cook. The goal is to have the residents ready and able to be completely on their own with confidence by the time they exit the program. Harrison House will officially announce their opening in October, but recently has accepted a hand full of residents in September and already has a waiting list.

The other new addition to the SafeHouse is their new Schoolhouse. Built with all green technology, the building is budget friendly, only costing $180,000 of the projected $600,000 had they used traditional materials.

The 3700 sq. ft. 2 classroom Schoolhouse, also located on property, is assembled with blocks (likened to giant Legos) that conserve energy, once cooled or heated; the blocks will absorb the introduced temperature, decreasing the amount of energy spent. The Schoolhouse also houses two large storage units for Harrison House residents.

The Harrison House and the Schoolhouse will have a Grand Opening on December 4th from 3-6pm. The occasion will also introduce the shelters new garden. Designed by Master Gardener Ray Zacharias (gardener for the Coors family in Colorado), the garden is an

fisherman Frank D’Anna who helps to lead the charter. The trips range from day trips to several days on the open water, either way, guests are guaranteed a memorable time. The trip starts off with excitement straight from the launch as Bauer engages in a good luck fishing ritual of sorts, biting the head of bait. Not for the faint of heart, or for those not into sushi, but it all blends into the Live 2 Die concept. After the Ozzy Osborne homage, inspiring heart pumping music radiates from the boat, escalating the rhythm of the trip. If you’re an overnight

guest, the early morning will interrupt your slumber and before you know it, poles are sunk into the ominous water beckoning a fish to surface. It’s a gratifying prize for valiant efforts.

Bauer also enjoys taking kids out on special charter fishing trips, working with foster kids from C.A.S.A (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Riverside County. The organization was started in 1976 by Superior Court Judge David Soukup, establishing the advocacy program that assists abused and neglected children to have a voice in court.

C.A.S.A. now has 900 programs across the United States and has helped over 288,000 children.

Bauer also works with Coachella Valley Jiu Jitsu, bringing students out on to the water for some fishing fun.

It is apparent that Bauer is a shining light in the world of extreme sports and extreme living. His goal to help kids and adults get out of the norm and into life has gone from a dream to a clear reality. As his trademark catch phrase says, “Get busy living, or get busy dying”!

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effort for the facility to be self-sufficient, as it will produce fresh vegetables and fruit for consumption of shelter residents. The residents of the Harrison House will also be able to work in the garden and nurture new skills as well.

The organization is also opening SafeHouse of the Desert Counseling Center.

The center will be open to all ages, providing affordable counseling services for those who

need it in the Coachella Valley. The counseling services are led by expert licensed therapists, specializing in the fields of depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and a variety of other mental health challenges.

The associated program, Cup of Happy, is also going strong this season, with continued outreach to the desert youths ages 1625, helping to promote balanced healthy lifestyles and emotional stability through creative outlets such as their Open Mic nights.

The SafeHouse of the Desert is moving forward with all of their new programs, and a consistent light to kids who find themselves with nowhere to go. For them and for the community, we are fortunate that the SafeHouse of the Desert is there to help.

For more information about the SafeHouse of the Desert and how to donate or volunteer visit www.operationsafehouse. org To make an appointment for the Desert Counseling Center contact Kathy McMahon at kmcmahon@operationsafehouse.org .

To find out about Cup of Happy events find them on Facebook at www.facebook. com/cupofhappyeast

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by lisa morgan

The “Soul-Open” Mikey Reyes

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ocal roots Reggae lovers all over the desert have come to know Soul Opus, probably THE most popular Coachella Valley original band within its genre, and for good reason. Soul Opus has shared the stage with legendary reggae artists like the original Wailers, Eek-AMouse, the lead singers and founders of Big Mountain Quino and James McWhinney, The Sunset Temple and Fortunate Youth.

As a band, Soul Opus, with Mikey Reyes at guitar and vocals, Pedro Cancino on drums and backing vocals, and Juan DeLara Jr. on bass has been dedicated to promoting unity and love through their music across the Coachella Valley. But recently, front man Mikey Reyes has been seen flying solo working on an acoustic project. I got the chance to catch up with him to find out what the future holds for Soul Opus and this very talented songsmith and performer.

Who is Mikey Reyes apart from Soul Opus?

What I discovered was pretty awesome.

First of all, let me put any fears to rest that Soul Opus is not disbanding or losing it’s lead singer and songwriter. The Date Shed will be booking them sometime around November, so be watching for them. If

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anything, Soul Opus is going to come at us in 2014 better and stronger than ever before.

With some serious introspection and new songs underway, we will be hearing from a band reconnected with the love that inspired them to play in the first place. Meanwhile, Reyes is creating and performing music from his own introspective journey.

It’s been more than a string of life experiences that has influenced this artist’s music today. Since the age of twelve when he first picked up a guitar and starting singing and crafting songs, Mikey Reyes has been an observer and deep thinker. You don’t have to know him for very long without understanding that he truly believes and tries to live the messages inside the lyrics that he writes. This songwriter is as much on a spiritual journey as he is a musical one.

I asked him if there was one song that most closely reflected where he is at today. He answered, “I think that would have to be the song Existence.”

Time moves fast so live patiently.

Spend time wise with your friends and family.

Choose not to hate and have no enemies.

Because existence is now says we.

“I believe we all need to be in a more

loving state, cherishing the time that we have together. For me, that means being present in my performing and with the people who love me for what I’m doing, instead of being worried without understanding. You get so blinded by society, that you won’t practice what you preach. It’s kind of like, ‘Wait dude your writing these songs, what are YOU doing.’

That’s what a lot of us are lacking right now, musician wise and society wise – being in the now, existing amongst each other in the now, happily with understanding.”

Like every artist, Reyes shared his struggle between wanting to make money at this business of music without turning his music into a business. “When I was young growing up, it seemed I didn’t really have a say or a voice in things. When I picked up a guitar and sang, suddenly people were listening to me. So now, when I play, I really want to be heard. So I struggle sometimes. I played this solo gig the last couple of weeks and it seemed nobody was listening. I played my first song, and there was no response. I played my second song... no response. Then I started getting kind of negative in my head until I told myself, ‘Man, these negative thoughts aren’t going to help you!’”, he laughed. “It’s a struggle. I need the money, but I don’t want the music to be about the money. And I want people to hear what I have to say, but I don’t want it to all just be about me.”

Soul Opus and Mikey Reyes fans can truly look forward to some great new music being recorded in the very near future.

Who is Mikey Reyes apart from Soul Opus? The same guy that’s true in heart and musical soul. Just a little softer without the drums and bass. But rest assured, the music of this artist will grow with him, will remain relevant and will only get better with time.

Follow the Mikey Reyes Acoustic Movement at facebook.com/MIkeyReyesAM Listen to Soul Opus at soundcloud.com/ soulopus and check out upcoming events at facebook.com/SoulOpusMusic.

public personalities By judith salkin The ‘accidental’ television career of Jenifer Daniels

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rowing up in Peoria, Ill., CBS Local 2 morning news anchor Jenifer Daniels never dreamed of being a television news anchor or doing weather.

“I wanted to be a rock star!” Daniels said with a laugh earlier this week. “I wanted to be Britney Spears. If they’d had auto-voice back then I would have been a star! Since I didn’t, I decided to play music.”

Instead, Daniels thought she had a face that was more suited for radio (she was wrong) and started out as a rock jock in her hometown.

And while her dad always thought she should have been on television, “I never thought I was pretty enough for television when I was younger,” she said. “Unfortunately by the time I finally was doing weather on television, he’d passed away and never got to see me on-air.”

Daniels, who celebrated a birthday this week and was feeling a bit protective of herself when we talked, moved to the Coachella Valley in 2003 as a weekend weather anchor at the CBS affiliate in Thousand Palms. Even her transition from weekend weather to morning news anchor, like much of her career, was a series of happenstances that have pushed her forward.

Her career started at a Peoria radio station where she worked as the afternoon drive-time jock. The radio station was owned by one of the local television stations, and the local news and weather anchors did cut-ins on her show. They tried to convince her that she should try working where she could be seen.

“The TV guys finally coerced me into trying it out,” she said.

Since the station was a union shop, when Daniels finally did start filling in doing weekend and holiday weather spots, it was eye-opening.

Local radio, like non-union television stations, doesn’t really pay all that well. “I think my first day was New Year’s Eve and when I got my paycheck I thought I could do this,” she recalled. “I figured I grew up in the Midwest and understood the weather.”

Another plus, “No more Friday nights in bars and I thought I’d be a better example for my kids.”

When a weekend weather slot opened up, she took the offer. But she admits at the time, “I really didn’t know what I was doing,” she said.

“Trying to fill four minutes, I was just blathering.”

Daniels got more comfortable being on-air.

“It was a matter motivation and being more comfortable with myself on-air,” she added.

Her old radio boss offered a daily gig at a cross-town station. “But I was told that I was terrible and really needed to go back to school,” she laughed.

Always fascinated with the idea of living in California, Daniels started looking job boards until she found the notice for the Coachella Valley CBS affiliate. With no idea of what Palm Springs was like, she sent in a demo tape. “I was totally flabbergasted when they responded and wanted to see me!” she said.

Her ex agreed to the move, “Mostly because I promised him that we wouldn’t be dragging him and the kids all over the place,” she said.

Her first stint at the station started in September 2003 and Daniels started out as

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doing weekend weather and fill-ins. But while she’d learned about weather and forecasting, “Weather out here is nothing like the Midwest,” she said. Conditions like verga rain (rain that changes to vapor before it hits the ground) and strange wind pattern didn’t make sense to her.

“I called my old professor who told me that to learn the weather anywhere I’d need three years living in that place,” she said. “Today it’s nothing. I understand desert weather.”

Her first stint lasted six years, “when I left to get a grown up job,” she said, when she left for a promotional job with a local charity.

A few years later she was asked to fill in on weekends and started picking up shifts here and there, eventually coming back to the station as a web reporter and fill-in weather.

When KPSP merged with KESQ last year, Daniels lost her job for a couple of months.

“They really were heavy with weather people,” she said.

But when Todd Piro left the CBS morning news show, Daniels was offered the co-anchor position alongside Tom Tucker. And since there was no weather person, she did double duty.

“That changes on Monday,” she said. “We’re getting Rob Bradley.”

The move to the Coachella Valley has been more than just a place for a job for Daniels. “I love being a part of the community,” she said.

Even before her grown-up job, she found several organizations to give her time to. “That’s the great thing, I’d like to give money, but I’ve had the time and been able to do that and that’s very rewarding.”

She’s grateful that her three children are growing up in a place that is more accepting of people of all walks of life. “We’ve gone back to Peoria several times and I hear them with friends’ children and I am so happy for the life they’ve gotten to live here and to know and accept people for who they are, not what they are.”

“It’s been good for me, too,” Daniels added.

“Living here has changed me. I see things so differently now.”

September 19 to September 25, 2013

he Palm Springs DJ Association continues to grow while attracting a variety of event professionals in the valley. Besides DJs and entertainers, other event professionals such as florists, photographers and caterers have begun taking advantage of the networking and information offered at the PSDJA mixers. Their next mixer is coming up Wednesday September 25, at the Cascade Lounge inside the Spa Casino, Palm Springs.

The DJ Association is very excited to have their bi-monthly mixer at one of the premier venues in the Coachella Valley. Come out and see why the Cascade Lounge is a great place to play with DJ Michael Wright and DJ Josh every weekend keeping the party going. The evening will be very casual but promises to be Fun and informative for everyone.

Guests will be amused musically when they arrive at 5:30 to do some networking and sign up for Game Show. At 6pm featured speaker Allen Ash who’s an agent for Home Insurance Direct, will have some great advice on insurance. In the past two decades Allen has worked for two top 100 brokers in the nation. He possesses a solid knowledge of insuring DJs, musicians, promoters and small businesses. Most venues

require event professionals to have liability policies. If you don’t have insurance or want to compare your current coverage there will be a short Q & A after.

Following our speaker, get ready to have some FUN with Game Show Mania. DJ Craig Michaels of Musical Affair will give guests a chance to compete for some fabulous prizes from the Spa Resort Casino. Attendees will get a chance to experience the buzzers, the lights and the excitement of seeing the crowd go wild as contestants square off behind the colorful game show podiums. This is a great ice breaker and appeals to virtually all ages.

After game show there will be more networking, music, food and ideas exchanged.

All event professional are welcome to attend and the cost is $5.00. If you have any questions or would like to sponsor a future CVDJA mixer you can contact (760) 880-3848.

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by Julie Buehler

Mars And Venus Collide In The World Of Sports M

en and women are different. No question.

Certainly any individual can enjoy whatever life offers, but when speaking in general, the difference between genders is a Grand Canyon-sized chasm.

As a woman in sports media, I’m frequently asked, “Why do you love sports?”

And my answer is basic, “Why do you love breathing?” It’s an innate passion, specifically for football, and I love everything about it. The strategy, the calculations, the graceful artistry of the athletes, the jaw dropping hits, etc.

So I know why I love sports, and I know exactly why guys love sports.

It’s because when it comes to sports, guys act like chicks.

Read that again.

In the real world, women are known as the more emotional sex, and men deal largely in logic. But in the crazy world of sports where baseball’s Infield Fly Rule makes calculus look easy, where fake fantasy teams create billions of real dollars, where millions of fans spend billions of dollars to celebrate allegiance to a team, those generalized gender-specific roles are reversed.

Consider this fellas: When was the last time your buddy tried to convince you “his team” was going to win based on a “gut feeling” or because “they’re due?”

No logical basis to support an argument, instead, this rational is fished from a quagmire of emotional conviction.

Or how many times have we (the viewing public) been privileged to see a 320-lb offensive lineman or high-profile quarterback crying after a big loss? Even more waterworks are found after big wins.

I have a guy friend who’s a huge Notre Dame fan. After their loss to Michigan, he moped around his house like my sister through PMS, except no amount of chocolate could console him.

Guys just label it “getting crazy.” Hence the popular term “March Madness.” When tickertape at the bottom of the TV screen revealing winners and losers of the NCAA basketball tournament has the power to throw men through mood swings faster than beauty pageant contestants.

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by Flint Wheeler

Flint Wheeler, Owner/Founder, Indian Wells Insurance & Wealth Management.

Host of “Tilted Sports Radio”, on KXPS Team 1010. Former PGA Class A Golf Professional & USPTA Certified Tennis Instructor. Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Trainer. Head tennis professional & assistant golf professional- Thunderbird Country Club. Tournament coordinator- Desert Willow Golf Resort, Toscana Country Club. www.flintwheeler.com

If only we had more people that told us no…

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You see, sports allow men to uncork those emotions society teaches them to bottle up, and explore life in a glorious state of emotional instability. Women have been doing this since the dawn of time.

Men invented sport to make it socially acceptable.

So for guys, sports are a vehicle for them to express their emotions without feeling like a girl.

They are ardent defenders of monogamy.

(My uncle will always be a Raiders fan, no matter how many miles separate them, or how many losses they endure.)

They are thoughtful and considerate.

(Guys want to make sure their viewing parties are the best, so they splurge on the biggest screen TV, finest beer and foods.)

They are excellent communicators. (You don’t need the volume turned up to know what Jim Harbaugh is saying.)

And their ability to color coordinate body paint with team colors would make any fashionista shed a single tear in pride.

So once you’ve come to terms with the paradoxical world of sports fellas, use it to your advantage!

The next time your girlfriend/wife is accusing you of watching too much football, calmly explain to her that you are trying to get in touch with your emotions without feeling emasculated. (Use those words and you won’t sound like 15 hours of college football punched holes in your beerdrenched brain cells.)

Simple understanding is all that’s necessary for Mars and Venus to find common ground in the world of sports.

I’ll be here next week for relationship counseling, until then, I have some cookies to bake and football to enjoy.

Julie Buehler hosts the Coachella Valley’s most popular sports talk radio show, “Buehler’s Day Off” every day from 3-6 on 1010 KXPS, the valley’s all sports station.

She’s an avid gym rat, slightly sarcastic and more likely to recite Steve Young’s career passing stats than American Idol winners.

Tune in M-F 3-6 pst at www.team1010. com or watch the show on Ustream.

h Tiger, you’ve come so very far from a few years back and all your personal headaches We’re to now believe that all those, “clear throat noise”, indiscretions, are behind you now. Your laser focus on golf is back. So I ask you, Mr. Woods, why are you struggling to win when it matters most? You know, back 9 on Sundays, hoisting Wanamaker trophies, or slipping on 44 Long Green Jackets? I have a theory, no, make it a reason why. And it has nothing to do with your swing.

When Tiger was with Butch, their style together was as close to a father son relationship as any coach and athlete that I can remember. The only similarity that I can think of is every 4 years a gold medal winning gymnast at 13 running into the arms of the 40+ year old man next to the mat clapping and waiting with open arms in celebration of landing something that would put 99% of anyone watching in traction.

That relationship, albeit creepy, works. His experience coaching, teaching and mentoring her talent. Clean, crisp, obvious. Go to bed at this time, eat this, and stay away from that. My point is, Butch could tell Tiger to get to bed early, work on this or that. And most important, at that stage in Tiger’s career, he listened. Tiger needed that guidance to protect him from himself and his inevitable transcendent success. Give a kid ice cream, odds are he’s going to eat it, of course, unless Dad tells him no. Sean Foley is rendered to an advisor role into Tiger’s swing and swing only. Not surprising Tiger’s off the course (and on for that matter between the ropes) antics has been that of a child who not only ate the ice cream but spilled it all over his shirt and blamed the mess on the maid. His new swing coach, however, is far from the reason why Tiger’s not winning majors.

Adam Scott has never played so well or been more clutch. Adam now finds himself a factor in every major, winning two and like Tiger while Stevie was on the bag, boasts a little, shall we say “strutt” around the golf course. This new found bravado was never a 15th club in Adams bag. Stevie Williams (formerly Tiger Woods Caddie) has brought this element of confidence. Adam’s swing looks the same throughout the years; he dresses the same, and hasn’t changed club manufacturers. So what’s changed? Only the caddie. With Stevie Williams on the bag, Adam found whatever secret sauce creates lines at In & Out and out of business signs at “What-a-Burger”. Tiger won 13 majors with Stevie on the bag. Not sure, but that sounds like a lot to me.

Perhaps a re-cap, A few years back we all remember Tiger parted ways with two remarkably successful swing coaches in Butch Harmon and Hank Haney. He’s divorced from his wife, Elin. He ditched a putter that helped him earn more than $100 million.

But he still had Stevie on the bag.

There were many who didn’t care much for Williams, who barged through galleries with the bag on his shoulder, seemingly determined to mow down anyone in his way. He did not do anything that didn’t represent that his guy, Tiger, was here to win the golf tournament. Look out below any photographers, reporters or spectators that got in the way.

But he was doing the job he was asked to do and was loyal to one man, Woods, anyone else be damned. Say what you want about him, but Williams’ reputation as a caddie is impeccable, and Woods credited him several times for helping him through some tough spots.

One important instance came on the 72nd hole of the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines, where Williams talked Woods into hitting a sand wedge from the rough -- not the pitching wedge Woods wanted -- knowing his boss would be pumped up, the spin generated from the shot helping him hit it closer to the hole. You know the rest. Tiger holed the birdie putt to force the playoff he won over Mediate the next day.

“Everyone is nervous when the tournament is on the line. The players are nervous, the caddies are nervous. I never sensed that Steve Williams had any choke in him at all.

Do you know how many tournaments he won hoisting someone’s bag? It was over 100.

He’s not just getting lucky all the time,’’ said instructor Hank Haney.

Now Tiger has Joe LaCava, a solid caddie with plenty of experience. But we all know the difference between good and great, solid and indispensible, is that certain, ‘it’ quality.

It separates a guy who makes millions (see Dustin Johnson) and who wins majors and lands in golf lore forever, see both Tiger and now Adam Scott with Stevie on the bag.

If anyone is keeping track at home, not

taking anything away from Joe LaCava’s talent as a caddie however, let’s take a look at a few infractions while Joey was on the bag. I looked but couldn’t find one, not one major infraction while Stevie was on the bag. ~ Just this past week Woods was assessed a two-shot penalty because it was deemed by Slugger White, vice president of competition at the PGA Tour, that Woods caused his ball to move when attempting to remove debris near it behind the first green. Tiger disagreed initially and still questions the ruling however White, a longtime PGA Tour rules official, said, “It’s pretty clear the ball moved.”

In January at the Abu Dhabi Championship, Woods believed he was entitled to relief due to an embedded ball during the second round; the ball was underneath foliage in a sandy area, and any ball embedded in sand is not entitled to a free drop. Woods could have played it or taken a one-stroke unplayable lie penalty. But after taking a drop, he received a two-stroke penalty and missed the cut by one shot. ~At the Masters, he was involved in a huge rules issue when his third shot during the second round hit the flagstick at the 15th hole and caromed back into the water. Woods elected to play from his original spot, but went too far back in taking a drop. Nobody noticed it at the time, but a former rules official who saw it on television called into Masters Officials to say something was amiss. Those officials never alerted Woods that there might be an issue, so he signed his card, and only later after describing the shot did they become concerned that he had made a mistake. That is

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The points to all this is we, as people, aren’t smart enough to know the things in life we’re not smart enough to know (Write that down). That’s what a parent is there for, a mentor, a truly great friend. Sometimes in life we need to eat our vegetables, we may not like them, but we know they’re good for us. For Tiger, Butch was that voice that we all need. Later it was Stevie, just a caddie, I know, although hindsight being 20/20, that caddie and we all have someone who Stevie represents in our own life, meant way more to Tigers success than any swing change or club selection. Stevie was able to tell the great Tiger Woods, “no”.

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Consider This

Way” SARAH LEE GUTHRIE “Wassaic (Rte 8 Records) & JOHNNY IRION

usband and Wife teams in Pop music are always a dicey proposition. As the professional relationship flourishes, the personal one is sometimes neglected. Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were the exception to the rule.

Mostly, the music industry is littered with divorce casualties like Louis Prima & Keely Smith, Sonny & Cher, George Jones & Tammy Wynette and Ike & Tina Turner.

Somewhere along the line, the couple’s chemistry and charisma recedes and all they’re left with is combustible resentment.

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion became a couple in 1997, they have made music together almost as long. Like June, (who first gained recognition in the Carter Family, the first family of Country Music), Sarah Lee’s lineage is equally impressive. Not only is her father Arlo Guthrie, a 60s Folk-Pop icon, her grandfather was Woody Guthrie, the most important American Folksinger of the 20th century. Johnny’s pedigree is literary, his Great-Uncle was John Steinbeck.

Even though Sarah Lee had spent most of her life surrounded by music and musicians, she shied away from her legacy, hoping for a career in dance or the theatre.

Johnny started out in rock bands. In fact, his band, Queen Sarah Saturday was featured in the 90’s cult movie, “Empire Records.” The two met in Los Angeles through mutual friend Chris Robinson.

(Front man for the Black Crowes). The couple married in 1999.

It was Johnny’s enthusiasm for music that finally ignited Sarah Lee’s passion.

She provided backing vocals and played autoharp on his 2001 solo album, Unity Lounge. Johnny returned the favor on Sarah Lee’s self-titled debut which appeared later that year.

In 2004 they released their first record as a duo, Entirely Live. Less than a year later,

their studio debut Exploration arrived. Deft production was supplied by Gary Louris of the Jayhawks. Singing together Sarah Lee and Johnny displayed vocal symbiosis that recalled Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris.

They quickly followed up in 2009 with Folksong and again 2011 with Bright Examples. Their new album, Wassaic Way is named for the final station of the Metro-Harlem line in New York. The album is produced by Jeff Tweedy and Patrick Sansone of Wilco.

The album kicks off with the playful “Chairman Meow.” The tune is propelled by a jaunty handclap rhythm and guitar figures that echo the Beatles’ “From Me To You.” The lyrics gently mock an L.A. hipster, an “Industry” insider “with a crib in Koreatown and a pretty little kitty named Chairman Meow.”

Johnny has written the majority of the songs here, but Sarah Lee is responsible for two, “Circle Of Souls” and “Still Dreaming.”

The former manages to be both breezy and delicate. The lyrics have a philosophical patina.. “How are we here, what are we made of/Now the dream is clear, so what are we afraid of?”

On the latter, a lattice of finger-picked guitar and tinkling piano runs support a countrified melody. Sarah Lee’s vocals are hushed and ethereal as she unfurls offkilter koans like “Places to run to, vices to keep.”

The best tracks here are “Probably Gone,” “9 Outta 10 Times” and “Hurricane Window.” Co-written with Jeff Tweedy “Probably Gone” matches dour, downcast piano fills with gritty guitar chords. Spare and desolate, Johnny’s anguished falsetto echoes Neil Young, Harvest era. His pleas for romantic reconciliation are undercut by a fractious Crazy Horse -style guitar solo.

“9 Outta 10 Times” blends submarine bells percussion and Spaghetti-Western

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guitar riffs. Sarah Lee and Johnny’s vocal harmonies feel spooky and ominous. The lyrics are an oblique treatise on mental health.

Anchored by a high lonesome harmonica, “Hurricane Window” matches an effortless, hook-filled melody with Dylan-esque reportage. A sober denunciation on the snail’s-pace progress made in New Orleans following Katrina.

Up close and personal.. “Standing in a house on a sliver by the river,” the devastation feels palpable…”The Big Easy ain’t that easy anymore/You gotta give ‘em hell, before you get any help.” Rusty roots guitar, dobro and serpentine pedal steel solos take some of the sting out of indignant lyrics.

Other stand-out tracks include “Sleep

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On It.” Tentative and hushed, it offers some sage marital advice… “Wait until dawn to discuss any love that’s wrong/ You’ll find it wise, close your eyes rest your head, sleep on it.”

“Not Feeling It” is a jittery and caffeinated take on the push-pull of sexual attraction.

On the flipside, “Wherever She Is It’s Spring” is a lush paean to marital bliss. The slightly saccharine sentiments are leavened by a prickly guitar solo.

Finally, the title track is a sun dappled delight. The lyrics explore the vagaries of romance…”Love has a way of making you crazy.” The tune is accented by wistful harmonica fills.

The album closes with “Lowest Ebb.” Initially, it feels like a whimsical take on life as a traveling musician. That’s Johnny’s point of view. But, Sarah Lee chimes in, dreamy but formidable, adding a cautionary undercurrent… “Don’t do nothin’ crazy while you’re gone, or forget about the words that I say/ Sturdy as the bridge for your song, I’ll be there at your lowest ebb.”

Wassaic Way is less twangy than previous efforts. The album has a more cosmopolitan feel. Actually, it kinda recalls the long out of print debut collaboration from Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks entitled Buckingham/Nicks. A commercial failure when it was released 40 years ago, the album motivated Mick Fleetwood to ask the duo to join Fleetwood Mac. Sarah Lee and Johnny may never reach the commercial peak of 70s era Fleetwood Mac, but their music is a potent combination of Rock, Blues, Folk and Country. As comfortable as a frayed jean jacket.

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his Saturday, September 21, from 7 until 10 p.m., the very popular “It’s Better With A Band” featuring the Derrik Lewis Quartet, kicks off the new season series at Azul Restaurant & Tapas Lounge located at 369 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Hosted by Sharon Dihaworth, vocalists include: Linda Girard, Brian Damson, Melba Miller, Doug Graham, Beverly Jensen; Patrick Reese, Jaci Davis, Huguette, Thom McMorris, Pat McCann, Jean Sorf, Vince Urbani and Keisha D. “Baby Boomer” Comedian Diane Nichols, a friend of Lewis’, is scheduled to make a guest appearance during the show. She has had a long career in stand up, appearing on the “Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson and Jay Leno; “Late Show” with David Letterman; the Merv Griffin Show; “An Evening At The Improv”; “Comedy On The Road”; “Girls Night Out” and “Make Me Laugh” along with winning our local “Desert Stars Award” in 2008. $10 cover charge. Reservations: (760) 325-5533 or visit AzulTapasLounge.com.

Coming up on Saturday, November 23

and Sunday, November 24 from 10 a.m. until 4 pm., is the Fifth Annual Loving All Animals Super Pet Adoption Fair. The event will be held at the Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage. Their mission is to bring local and national animal welfare organizations to work together for the benefit of animals.

They have been very successful finding abandoned, neglected and unwanted animals new loving homes. Last year they added entertainment that included several different bands and dancers. This year, Lola Rossi of Prestige Entertainment Services, has put together a very exciting line up for the Main Stage.

Headlining on Saturday and Sunday will be impressionist, comedian, actor and musician, Rex Meredith, who made his home and raised his family here in the Desert. He has performed all over the world and is making a special appearance to help this organization find good homes for the animals during the event. Meredith has performed on the “Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson; “An Evening At The Improv”; The Merv Griffin Show; and at “The Comedy Store”; to name a few, and hosted his own show, “The Laff Shop with Rex Meredith.”

He has been featured on “Entertainment Tonight”; CNN and “Eye on the Desert.”

Meredith is also a very talented musician and songwriter in addition to being a very funny guy.

Also headlining the event is jazz vocalist and recording artist Peter Marin who

will perform on Saturday and entertainer Fleet Easton, who will perform on Sunday.

Additional entertainment includes: Valerie Mahabir and the Desert Youth Ballet; smooth jazz guitarist Joe Baldino; pianist and vocalist Denise Motto who will perform acoustic jazz with bassist Steve Crowell; guest appearance by saxophonist Chase Huna; Rio Colors Dance Show; Elenna and Donnie Beck; John Stanley King; the Heatwave Faculty Band; and the Heatwave Jazz and Show Band. The event will open with the Color Guard on Saturday followed

by Lola Rossi singing “The National Anthem” on both days at 10 a.m. On Sunday, Rossi will sing an inspirational song, “We Lift You Up” followed by a special “Blessing of the Animals” by Father Howard Lincoln of Sacred Heart Church in La Quinta.

There will be lots of activities going on throughout the day. This year there will be a $5 per person or $20 per family donation required at the gate. This will give you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a wonderful “Behind the Scenes Tour” at the Living Desert. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased for $5, winner need not be present to win. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend this very special event for the entire family.

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Zeuterine, Castration Without the Knife!

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euterin, a non-surgical neutering procedure for male dogs, is a game changer in the effort to solve the world’s pet overpopulation problem.

Zeuterin is an injectable all-natural zinc solution now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The product has been in use for many years in Mexico, Bolivia, Columbia, and Panama, countries where animal populations are at the crisis point.

The Fantasy Springs Casino hosted a low cost pet sterilization clinic last week for low income Coachella Valley residents where Zeuterin was offered. While female animals were spayed in the Animal Action mobile clinic, male dogs were directed into a convention room for the Zeuterin procedure. The animals arrived in a calm procession, wagging their tails, happy to be on an outing, and oblivious to what was ahead.

The 3 day clinic spayed 84 female animals and zeutered 98 male dogs. This clinic was a collaborative effort by local resident Kim Hardee of Coachella Animal Network (CAN), Animal Action League, Loving All Animals,

Sweet Stetson

My foster dad says I am a fabulous fellow! He said, “Stetson is the best dog ever, he’s mellow, he’s house trained, command trained, and he loves to play fetch”. I’m a 3-year-old Bulldog/Boxer blend with a loving heart, dreaming of a family of my own. I’m with the Palm Springs Animal Shelter.

To arrange a Meet & Greet, call (760) 567-2361.

Crosby & Nash, Missing Stills!

Stills got himself a new home, and we are left to “Carry On” singing as a duo at Loving All Animals in Palm Desert. Crosby is the gorgeous gray guy, and Nash is wearing his tuxedo.

We are a pair of 3-month-old male kittens . Please adopt us together so we can entertain you with great lyrics and delightful antics. We promise to “Love the One We’re With!”. We are neutered (ouch!), vaccinated and microchipped. Call (760) 834-7000.

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and ABC Recovery Center. ARC Sciences, the company that developed the product, donated the Zeuterin through their ARC Charities division which assists nonprofits.

Pictured here is a German Shepherd being Zeutered, and White Girl, a 6-year-old female bulldog after she was spayed.

Gene Chou, a 4th year veterinary student at Western University, was there to receive certification in Zeuterin. He explains, “For me, this shows there is an alternative way to do castration. And I see that it works. There is always some risk with anesthesia, and now you can achieve sterilization without that risk. This gives pet owners another option.”

This low cost procedure takes only 30 minutes. The dog receives a mild sedation, and the zinc compound is injected into each testicle, killing the cells that produce sperm.

The testicles shrink a bit, but remain visible, which is important to some pet owners concerned about appearance. A small “Z” is tattooed near the scrotum to indicate the animal has been altered. In most states, including California, veterinary technicians

can perform the procedure if supervised by a vet.

Most people would agree that we need to spay and neuter more dogs and cats in order to prevent the birth of unwanted animals.

Over 6 million cats and dogs are euthanized yearly in our nation’s public shelters. Over 34,000 animals were euthanized in San Bernardino and Riverside county shelters in 2011, a horrific tragedy for the animals and a great expense to the public.

Dr. Byron Mass, a Zeuterin master trainer and veterinarian in private practice in Oregon, oversaw the Zeuterin clinic at Fantasy Springs. He points out that including Zeuterin is an option that may reduce the euthanasia rate for shelter dogs. Dr. Maas explains, “With Zeuterin, adopted animals don’t have to wait for the surgery schedule.

With more animals adopted faster, shelter kennel space is freed up.” More California veterinarians are now including Zeuterin in their services. Animal Samaritans in Thousand Palms has the only veterinarians certified in this procedure in the Coachella Valley.

Zeuterin is not without its critics. Some animal experts complain that it doesn’t necessarily eliminate hormone-related behaviors such as roaming, aggression, and marking. Zeuterin reduces the testosterone level by 50%, as opposed to 100% hormone reduction that takes place in surgical neutering. Zeuterin supporters point out the retention of 50% of the testosterone

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One drawback is that dogs who are Zeutered may still be fertile for up to 60 days. So you will need to keep Charlie in the house and away from girls for awhile.

Does Zeuterin change behavior? More long term studies are needed. The FDA issues the following statement on this question, “As with surgical castration, secondary male characteristics (roaming, marking, aggression, or mounting) may still be displayed.” There is no guarantee that any type of castration will change a dog’s behavior, as a lot depends on the dog’s age, breed, prior training, and past behavior.

Kim Hardee adds, “Zeuterin is the perfect solution for low income pet owners to control population, and it makes it affordable for them to obtain dog licenses which are significantly cheaper for sterilized animals.”

Believe it or not, Zeuterine was first used on human beings in order to help control the human population problem in China. However when it was discovered that the procedure greatly reduced the libido of the men participating, the program quickly ended! Now the procedure is used exclusively on male dogs. Research is underway to develop a non-surgical sterilization product that will work on cats and on female dogs.

Pet owners in this country can decide for themselves which method they prefer.

Few would dispute how valuable Zeuterin is in communities where there are limited resources.

Veterinarians who set up “clinics” in the middle of jungles and in third world country villages will find Zeuterin of great value. It is another tool in our arsenal to prevent the suffering experienced by unwanted animals that roam our landscape and fill our shelters. For more information go to www.arksciences.com or Google “Zeuterin”.

September 19 to September 25, 2013

by Rick Riozza

Portugal’s Sexy White Wines F

or the remainder of the summer season that extends into October in these parts, we’re covering the refreshing white wines that continue to complement our meals.

Last time, we ventured into “new” white wine territory where we covered those delicious Portuguese white wines from the Douro River Valley. We discussed the several grape varietals existing in the high-altitude and rugged vineyards that were primarily used for white port wine—but now, sophisticated dry whites are the modern approach. Particularly, we found sushi platters and grilled fish dishes to be an exquisite match with the reasonably priced Quinta de la Rosa DouROSA, found over at the 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro in Palm Desert.

Let’s cover some of the other wonderful whites that Portugal is now being known for. It’s great when new wine drinkers experience these wines because it opens up an understanding of the variance of flavors white grapes can produce. And wine enthusiasts love expanding their knowledge of foreign vino—and if you will, those sexy wines that bring ambiance to the table.

Vinho Verde [VEE-nyoh Vair-deh] is both the name of the region and the wine that comes from the extreme northwest of Portugal that faces the Atlantic Ocean. It’s cool and very rainy, and the entire area is like one single green garden. I guess that’s where the wine gets its name.

Vinho Verde is a very light-bodied wine.

It contains Loureiro grapes that hint of floral notes and Arinto which shines on minerality.

And then there’s this wonderful surprise: utilizing a couple of sexy French and Italian adjectives of pétillant and frizzante, we are simply describing the wine’s offering of tiny spritz-y bubbles like that of a Champagne and the quaff is just as fun!

This pale green wine is distinguished by its high acidity and that light prickle of fizz we just described. It’s not a wine of big fruit flavors—indeed, it’s the wine’s quality of hints of melon, citrus, and apple that keep the drinker amused. It’s all about the aromatics and the crispness that maintains through the warm days for sipping and cleansing the palate. And the mineral qualities can come off as a touch salty.

It may be crazy to state, but the more one drinks this wine, the more one appreciates its simplicity. Clearly it’s a perfect aperitif, but also a heavenly match for oysters and high-acid ceviche dishes. Currently out in stores is the very bright and citrusy Quinta do Cruzeiro Vinho Verde DOC 2011 at around $16.

In stark contrast to the green and rainy north of Vinho Verde, the southern interior of Portugal with its sun-browned spaces is the region of Alentejo . Sometimes called the “California of Portugal” with its heat and wide spaces, this area is quite famous for its cork production. And because of the soil quality, this region is quickly becoming notable for producing the next wave of fine red and white wine.

A grape varietal well known in Portugal and Madeira Islands is Verdelho [Ver-DEHloh]. It produces an aromatic wine with notes of apricots, citrus flowers, grapefruit, guava, lemon, lime, melon, nectarines, peaches, pears, pineapple, tangerine, and tropical fruits. Its texture is clean, crisp, and rich.

Given that grape profile—as one can imagine, when planted on a rich loamy soil and in the hands of a world class winemaker, Verdelho joins the ranks of great tasting white wine such as Chardonnay and Viognier.

And here in this part of Portugal it becomes a wine of great character, complexity and length.

Where Vinho Verde was light and energetic, Verdelho is medium to full body and is a lot more contemplative. The palate is still very fresh and minerally with a long and persistent finish. It’s an enjoyable sipper when served cold at around 45 to 50 degrees. But it is also a great food wine. I’d have it with a cheese plate—especially fresh chèvre. It’s also wonderful with chicken,

pork, salads, veal, spicy dishes, and of course fish and especially shellfish.

A great recommendation, with its fragrant tangerine & apricot aromas and ripe creamy fruit on the palate, is the food friendly Herdade do Esporão Reserva White 2011 at around $18. This wine is the perfect complement to shellfish such as shrimp and lobster.

I took a break from the beer one day, over the first TV football week-end, and enjoyed a chilled bottle of the Herdade with green olives, sliced cheese & ham and potato chips.

It was a delightful and tasty combo.

Those familiar with The Spanish Table stores can find and purchase these above-mentioned wines on-line at www. spanishtablewines.com. Also check in locally with 3rd Corner Wine Shop, Total Wine, and Desert Wine & Spirits to see their selection.

Bom Apetite! & Saúde!

Rick is your sommelier-about-town as he conducts and entertains at various wine events, parties and tastings. Contact winespectrum@aol.com

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Eureka!: American-made and proud of it

“eu-re-ka: interjection \yu̇-ˈrē-kə\” -- used to express excitement when a discovery has been made; from the Greek heurēka (I have found it); from Webster’s dictionary f you haven’t discovered Eureka!, taking the short drive to Indian Wells to check it out should be on your list the next time you’re out for lunch, dinner, happy hour or a late night beer and a snack.

The restaurant, which opened Aug. 12, is the newest in the nine-store chain of polished casual dining spots that started in Redlands in 2009 and now includes locations in Fresno, Claremont, San Luis Obispo, San Diego and Santa Barbara.

Originally started as Eureka Burger, as the company expanded the focus changed.

The chain was started when gourmet burgers were an emerging trend, said Managing Partner and co-founder Paul Frederick. Along

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with partners Nick Fontova, Justin Nedelman, Frederick’s real-estate partner, and Manhattan Beach restaurateur Ron Guidone, they knew that opening a restaurant in the midst of a recession was risky.

“We went after something that was more affordable than a steakhouse, but that had the kind of ambience price that was appealing to everyone,” Frederick said.

While In-N-Out is the standard for a fast food burger, Eureka set the bar much higher for its menu, which designed by Guidone, embraces a farm-to-table, chef-driven philosophy.

“Besides being all-American, we’ve taken traditional dishes and updated them,” he said.

As the chain grew, they knew that the Eureka had to change. “People can’t eat just burgers,” Frederick said.

Today’s Eureka is a cross between a gastro pub and an upscale casual dining restaurant with lots of attention to detail, with friendly, attentive servers.

The Indian Wells restaurant was previously the site of Le St. Germain, although only slightly more than half of the building is Eureka. The atmosphere is hip, but comfortable, with a large patio that’s heated for winter months.

The main room is split between the bar

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and dining areas, including a small space for live performers. The décor is casual and earthy, with reclaimed wood between the booths and on the ceiling and leather seating.

The chain’s motto is “Discover American Craft,” and the bar serves up a selection of artisan hard liquors and craft beers, many from California and a fair wine list.

Every selection is from a small-batch American distiller or brewer, and if you’re looking to expand your appreciation of crafted spirits, this is the place to do it.

From the Corsair Single Barrel Triple Smoked Bourbon, with its rich aroma and intense taste to the 1512 Prohibition Rye with its vanilla and pepper profile or the St. George Breaking and Entering Bourbon, all are fine sipping whiskeys. And each of the American made spirits (only the tequila, because of Mexican government regulations, isn’t a true citizen of the U.S.A.) is handpicked for Eureka, said General Manager Sally Hennemuth.

But it’s the food that makes Eureka a standout. The meats are all-natural, 100 percent vegetarian fed, hormone and antibiotic free. If you’re not into beef, opt for ground turkey or a vegetarian patty; don’t want bread, go naked and have your burger served on a bed of arugula tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette or wrapped in lettuce or a tortilla.

“We’ll make any of our burgers any way you want it,” Hennemuth said.

The burger menu offers up surprising combinations that don’t read like they’d work, but the flavor profiles are magnificent.

The Jalapeno Egg Burger ($11.50) comes melted cheddar cheese, bacon, spicy chipotle sauce and jalapenos, gets a nice creaminess from the perfectly cooked sunny side up egg that tops it off. Bite into the yolk and you’ll see what I mean.

The Fresno Fig Burger ($11.25) was the one that got me. The burger features fig marmalade that’s paired with melted goat cheese, bacon, minced tomato, onion,

arugula and the house spicy porter (from the bar) mustard; rich, slightly sweet and yummy.

The burgers were plump and handformed, not a thin slab thrown on a bun; and cooked on a flattop so that there was a nice bit of caramelizing on the outside, sweet and juicy on the inside. With the toppings, they are definitely two-handers. Most come with the house hand-cut Kennebunk fries (real potato taste), but feel free to add some of the hand-cut, panko-breaded onion rings or the Sweet Honey Cinnamon potato fries ($1.25 each with a burger), the latter especially if you have a little one dining with you.

What I really liked about Eureka, if you’re not into burgers, there are options. Real options. The shredded chicken tacos (two for an appetizer, $8.50 or three for a meal, $10.50) are filled with sweet, flavorful chicken, cabbage, jack cheese, pico de gallo, avocado and a sliver of jalapeno. The lollipop corn dogs (five for $7.50) are natural casing bites of polish sausage in slightly sweet corn batter (very tasty!) that come with a trio of house-made sauces including ketchup, porter mustard and I.P.A. cheddar sauce.

They’re great for an appetizer or for a little kids’ meal.

The watermelon salad ($11.25) with quinoa, diced cucumber, tomato, zucchini, dried cranberries, red and green bell pepper, carrots and drizzled with a balsamic lemon dressing and garnished with feta and walnuts, is a light but nicely filling alternative.

If you’re hungrier, Eureka’s House Signature meals now include pan seared salmon ($17.25), King crab sliders with the sweet potato fries ($14.95), beer braised (Hanger 24 Orange Wheat beer) duck sausage ($12.95) and a grilled Angus hanger steak with Chardonnay-infused blue cheese sauce ($23.50).

While there is no kids menu, there are plenty of options that can be adjusted for a child’s taste buds. Presentations are simple, but appetizing, and prices are quite reasonable for the portions presented on the plates.

Eureka is quickly becoming a place for families and is drawing a number of regulars, like Bob and Gale Horne, who have been in several times since it opened. “We like the food,” Bob said. “There’s great variety and it’s a lot of fun.”

Gale doesn’t expect to be a regular once season is in full swing. “We’ll never get a table,” she said. “It’s already crowded. They should have taken over the whole building.”

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WALLS: IMAGINED & REAL THE WALL

Directed by Julian Pölsler, award-winning German actress Martina Gedeck stars in this riveting, allegorical tale of survival set in the spectacular Austrian countryside. Exquisite cinematography propels this puzzling and thoughtful story of isolation and its impact on the human spirit as it is forced to rejoin the breathtaking but indifferent natural world.

Naturally I thought of Stephen King’s “THE DOME” (both the book and the cheap looking, seemingly endless CBS series with the god-awful music) as the movie began.

But this is a different take on a similar premise with superior satisfaction and rewards for the viewer.

Gedeck delivers a tour-de-force performance as she endures all kinds of

physical and psychological challenges when she discovers, to her horror, that she is trapped behind an invisible, impenetrable wall in a remote mountain area. This compelling, mind-bending adventure that’s seasoned with philosophical, psychological and sci-fi elements kept me involved.

Based on Marlen Haushofer’s highlypraised 1962 novel (the only novel of her works to be translated into English), THE WALL is the story of Gedeck’s unnamed character -- The Woman -- who is vacationing in the stunning Austrian mountains when an invisible wall suddenly and inexplicably encompasses the countryside and cuts her off from the civilization she left behind.

Though the blue sky, chirping birds and surrounding nature appear to be normal, The Woman is in fact cut of from all human contact and separated from the rest of the world. With her loyal dog Lynx as a sole companion, The Woman becomes immersed and enmeshed in a pristine world hardly touched by civilization and ruled only by the laws of nature, which prove to be both benign and dangerous. As she grapples with her bizarre circumstances, The Woman begins an inward journey of spiritual discovery and eventually transcendence. At one point we hear her voice over narration (taken from her journal): “I pity animals and I pity people, because they are thrown into this life without being consulted,” she says.

“Maybe people are more deserving of pity, because they have just enough intelligence to resist the natural course of things.” Music Box Films. Blu-ray.

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Another kind of wall is considered in this amiable, meandering and finally satisfying documentary that follows Chris Overton, a self-taught rural Quebec stonemason as he plans to build a 1,000-foot long stonewall in eight weeks. Ten years into the project, the wall does not seem to be fully completed, but the obsession and the process has yielded a film about expectations and two guys – the other guy is filmmaker Bill Stone (yes, stone) – who are stumped to explain exactly what they are doing and what it means – if anything. Clearly the lesson learned – at least by the viewer of the film – is that art and life is much more about the process than the thing itself. What I really liked, and why the movie is worth seeing, is for the last 30 minutes which are spent in Scotland with a “diker” who has spent 20 years learning his trade of making free standing hedgerows and explains why his is the best life possible. I found a new way to think about stones help in my own quest to be ever more mindful of the precious passing moments. First Run Features. DVD. MARGARET

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opposition at every step. Torn apart by guilt and frustration that justice is an increasingly distant option, she punishes herself with self-loathing and hurts those around her as she realizes the real world of adults is a nebulous place where doing what’s right is a foggy ideal seldom clearly defined.

Margaret is not a character in the movie but rather a reference in Gerard Manley Hopkins 1888 poem “Spring and Fall.”

Hopkins asks: “Margaret, are you grieving, Over Goldengrove unleaving?” and then answers at poem’s end “…It is the blight man was born for, It is Margaret you mourn for.”

The theatrical release has a running time of 150 minutes and it’s the Blu-ray disc on the combo pack. The far superior, more richly detailed and moody director’s cut is 180 minutes and is on the DVD. But it’s the latter that seems shorter. The superb supporting cast includes: Matthew Broderick, Matt Damon, Jean Reno, Allison Janney, and Mark Ruffalo among others.

It’s safe to say this singular film has already garnered a cult following as an ever-growing number people continue to stumbled on this hellish emotionally journey of realization and redemption. 20th Century Fox. Blu-ray/DVD. Also available for the home theater: ARROW: Season One (Warner Bros. Blu-ray)

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magine having over $300 million in the bank with three fully staffed mansions but choosing to live in a small hospital room instead. This is just part of the story about heiress Huguette Clark in Bill Dedman and Paul Clark Newell, Jr.’s new book, Empty Mansions: The Mysterious Life of Huguette Clark and the Spending of a Great American Fortune. (Random House, 442 pages) Born in 1906 Paris, France, Huguette Marcelle Clark was the youngest daughter of American industrialist William Andrew Clark who made his fortune from copper mining. A contemporary of J. D. Rockefeller and Dale Carnegie, W.A. Clark, as he was known, was richer. His wealth in today’s dollars would rival Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffet’s.

Huguette’s mother, Anna was the daughter of French Canadian immigrants.

W.A. Clark met Anna in Butte, Montana.

A widower, he sponsored Anna, giving her music lessons in Paris, where they eventually married. She was 39 years his junior. Huguette had an older sister Andrée, born in Spain, and five half siblings from Clark’s first marriage. The Clarks fled France at the start of the First World War. When they arrived in the United States, the girls were already famous. Huguette at

By Heidi Simmons four-years-old could speak and read French, Spanish and English.

As intriguing as Huguette’s life may be, what I found to be most fascinating in Dedman’s book was her father W.A. Clark. He was a visionary, and entrepreneur.

He was self-made and ran his coast-to-coast businesses himself. He built a railway from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City. He founded Las Vegas. He helped shape LA and Long Beach into the cities they are today.

Clark served as a U.S. Senator representing Montana but lost his seat after being accused of bribery. Mark Twain condemned Clark in a public essay where he coined the phrase “Gilded Age” to describe the excess and corruption of men like Clark.

W.A. Clark built a 121 room, six story Beaux Arts mansion in New York on the corner of Fifth Avenue and Seventy-Seventh Street. His neighbors were the Vanderbilts, the Astors and the Carnegies. It took 13 years and cost the equivalent in today’s money of

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$225 million. It had five art galleries to house his multiples of Pissarro, Degas, Monet and Van Goghs to name a few.

When W.A. Clark died in 1925 at 86 years old, he left an estate worth $250 million or 3.4 billion today. One-fifth of the estate went to Huguette. She was 18. Just a small portion went to his favorite charities. The New York property was sold and divided between the heirs. From the pages of Empty Mansions the impression is he was a dedicated family man who loved and respected his children and wives.

Huguette and her mother moved to 907 Fifth Avenue where they shared a 15,000 square foot apartment. Huguette was very close to her mother. After her sister Andrée died before her 17th birthday, the two women already shy and not interested in high-society, mostly kept to themselves only nurturing a few close friends.

Anna had signed a prenuptial agreement with W. A. and only received $2.5 million.

She built a 23,000 square foot mansion called Bellosguardo on a bluff in Santa Barbara over looking the Pacific Ocean.

The last time mother and daughter were there was 1949. The house was perfectly maintained, locked in time up to Huguette’s death. The cars, a 1933 Cadillac limousine and Chrysler convertible, were kept in running condition, still in the garage.

Huguette bought a 4,000 square foot property she called Le Beau Château in New Canaan, Connecticut. Intended as a retreat for her and her mother in case New York was attacked in World War II, she never lived in it. She owned Monets, Cézannes and collected Stradivarius violins.

When Anna died in 1963 at the age of 85, she left her estate to Huguette, which included the Santa Barbara and Manhattan mansions.

California, New York and Connecticut properties totaled over 42,000 square feet costing $400,000 a year to maintain.

Although Huguette was married for a year before it was annulled, she never

pursued any relationships. She became more reclusive and stuck with only her few old friends and trusted workers communicating by phone or through the door. She was interested and studied Japanese culture but never traveled there.

She collected dolls and designed dollhouse.

She painted. Never seeing anyone, she maintained regular contact with her lawyer and trusted accountant.

In 1991, Huguette now 85 was admitted to Beth Israel Medical Center suffering from basal cell carcinomas that had disfigured her face. Happy with the care, she stayed there for the rest of her life dying just days before her 105 birthday in 2011.

Huguette Clark was extremely generous to those she loved and respected. She honored her mother and father’s charities.

She gave so much money away, her estate owed $56 million in gift tax, which apparently was overlooked by her accountant probably since Huguette managed her own checkbook. She took care of her employees.

When they died, Huguette paid the salary to their spouse until their death. She paid for their children’s college educations. A caregiver who attended her broker before he died was given $300,000 for her kindness although Huguette never met the woman.

Those who actually knew Huguette called her kind, thoughtful, compassionate.

She was a woman who knew her own mind.

She was sharp and could remember details of her amazing life. While those who did not know her called her mentally ill, crazy and controlled.

For years no one knew what happened to her or even knew who she was. As it turns out, at least according to Dedman and Newell, she was an honorable heiress, loyal and generous. Most interesting is Huguette did not want notoriety just because she was rich American heiress.

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ive years ago, the United States teetered on the edge of a financial calamity that threatened to make the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and ensuing Great Depression look mild. This occurred because of a mortgage market fraught with excesses and fraud as well as wild speculations in the financial markets via an unregulated financial tool known as a derivative contract.

Fast forward to today and few if any responsible for the crisis suffered.

Meanwhile, financial markets have a greater level of unregulated risk than five years ago.

While banks and regulators have worked hard at removing risk related to bank loans, other risks remain and have grown larger.

The worldwide derivative markets amounted to $586 TRILLION in contracts five years ago and nearly brought down AIG, Citibank, CIT and many other large financial institutions. Today this market has grown to $633 TRILLION while remaining mostly unregulated. For comparison, the United States has total economic output of approximately $15 trillion, a stock and bond market of $100 trillion and total assets of

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Halloween is by far one of my favorite holidays! Screams, Pumpkin cheesecake and cupcakes, costumes, cosplay, parties, and Knott’s Halloween Haunt are just a few reasons why I love Halloween.

Friday, Sept 13th, was the perfect time to kick off Shocktober, where I play a different horror game each week until Halloween!

This week’s pick, was Outlast. Now, I have never played PC based horror games, and now I remember why! Pitch black room, Tritton Kunai’s on, and nothing but dead silence in my house.

In the remote mountains of Colorado, horrors wait inside Mount Massive Asylum.

A long-abandoned home for the mentally ill, recently re-opened by the “research and charity” branch of the transnational Murkoff Corporation, has been operating in strict secrecy... until now.

Acting on a tip from an inside source, independent journalist Miles Upshur (you) breaks into the facility, and what he discovers walks a terrifying line being science and religion, nature and something

$200 trillion while U.S. derivative contracts are estimated at 20x all income and 160% of all assets.

As you can see, risk from derivative contracts dwarf those of the mortgage crisis.

A simple explanation of a derivative is that it is a contract between two parties where they trade different types of risk without trading the underlying asset. In its intended form, it is a form of risk swapping or insurance.

The problem that exists in today’s financial markets is that many derivative contracts are simply speculative trades. If a firm engaging in the speculative trades were to fail (like AIG or Citibank), the risk abatement taken by the well intentioned company, bank or governmental body would evaporate thus undermining their own finances. This is where the domino

effect of one failure could lead to many more business failures.

For example, if CIT were to have failed five years ago, many small businesses would have lost their financing. This would have in turn caused the failure of many of those one million businesses as well as the failure of other businesses relying on the CIT reliant businesses and so on. If AIG were to have failed, not only would many banks, insurance companies and businesses have failed but many retirees would have lost their retirement income due to the evaporation of their retirement annuities written by AIG. Another unregulated market that has grown substantially over the last five years is termed shadow banking. The shadow banks are unregulated hedge funds and private equity firms that at present hold $67 TRILLION in assets. For comparison,

U.S. Banks hold approximately $13 trillion in total assets.

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae which failed five years ago, have been recapitalized by you and me via the U.S. Government and now guarantee 90% of all mortgages. This means that mortgage rates and terms are decided by the government and not the free market.

So what could trigger another financial crisis?

As the banks are a smaller component of the financial world today despite the growth in size of four of the top five banks, banks are unlikely to be the cause of the next financial crisis unless an individual bank has excessive exposure to derivative contracts or has loaned too much to the unregulated shadow banks.

Other sizable risks include a rapid rise in interest rates, the withdrawal of government support from the mortgage markets, cutbacks in government spending, a spike in natural resource prices such as oil or municipal bankruptcies and the related impact on investors and retirement funds of which many are dangerously underfunded.

By far, the largest risk is held by the unregulated derivatives market as the failure of even one firm could cause a domino effect throughout both the domestic and worldwide economies.

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The environment is incredible. Shadows, foliage, and minor details really pull you into the game, but it’s the audio that locks you in, and keeps you scared. Your character has nothing more than a video camera and batteries, forcing you to stay in the “fight or flight” mentality the game thrives on.

There is no “Come At Me Bro!” situation in the game. Either you find a closet to hide in, or that monster chasing 3 feet behind you is about to make you live your worst nightmare.

There are a few minor flaws in the game,

none of which are a deal breaker in my opinion. If you aren’t careful, you could run yourself into the same savepoint fail over and over, until you go back two check points. Once in a while you will also run into that random item you, just….can’t…. grab… making the story irritating to commit to. Of all the things I could find flawed, the biggest has to be the length of the game. 4 hours is plenty of time to stress, and scare yourself, but the game was well made, and I wish it had lasted longer. Even still, the game is worth every penny.

Next up is White Noise, a horror game for the Xbox 360!

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Dale Gribow On The Law What Most Lawyers Forget To Tell Clients Before Trial

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he first thing you have to remember is that jurors are normal people like you and me. In that regard, first impressions are important. When you were dating the first impression of the girl or guy you just met often controlled what would happen in your relationship….or if there would be one. If the other party was dressed well or were well groomed on that date it may have made a difference. Were the guys shoes polished or scuffed? Was his belt old and falling apart? Were his fingernails clean (or was polish coming off her nails or show that he or she had bitten them down to the nubs?) In other words dress the way you would for church.

I tell my clients on accident cases, DUI’s and transactional matters like corporate business matters, real estate etc. that when they get within a few miles of the court they should become the most courteous driver around as that person next to you may become a juror. Since most people will drive down Hwy 111 you never know if the person on your side or behind you in Rancho Mirage will also be turning Right on Oasis too when they get to the Larson Justice Center. If you cut them off in Indian Wells or flipped them off in La Quinta they may remember you though you may not remember them. They are often the person driving next to you who

observed you talking on your phone or being a discourteous driver. I suggest to my client that when they get to the courthouse they should say good morning to everyone as you do not know if THEY will be your jurors.

I advise my clients that they not drive an expensive car. You do not want to stand out as someone wealthy who does not need the money you are asking for or that is being asked of you. That includes not having you or your wife and family attending the trial in expensive suits, dresses and jewelry. The last trial I had in LA before I moved here almost 20 years ago was someone who worked for Disney in Burbank who was rear ended and seriously injured. He had gone to an expert Ortho in Century City with a National reputation. The defense had a wellmanicured orthopedist who had been retired for 15 years with beautiful, well groomed white hair who looked like Dr. Marcus Welby (for those of you old enough to remember that TV show.)

Our doctor testified to a surgical procedure he utilized that was so new the defense doctor had never heard of it. People in the court room were laughing at the doctor and court personnel were also smirking during his testimony that was obviously out dated. This trial was shortly after the 1994 earthquake in LA and the Van Nuys court

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n last week’s article I wrote about the benefits to both buyers and sellers of getting a home inspection report from a professional, certified home inspector before closing escrow on a home purchase. In this week’s article I will write about another service available to buyers and sellers that I also strongly recommend taking advantage of… a Home Warranty Policy.

The last thing I want my buyers and sellers worrying about after they close escrow is the air conditioner, water heater, dishwasher or any other appliance or system failure. I always recommend for peace of mind that a home warranty policy (sometimes called a home protection plan) be included as part of the sale of the home.

Home warranties are relatively cheap… especially if you have to use them! Prices typically average from $275.00 for condos to $350.00 for an average Coachella Valley home with air conditioning. The term of the home warranty policy is one year from the date of purchase (usually the close of escrow). There are several companies that offer home warranties and coverage can vary. These basic policies generally cover the appliances, HVAC, garbage disposal, most mechanical systems, electrical and

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plumbing systems. Each policy may include optional coverage for an additional cost like a pool and spa, refrigerator, washer and dryer, and even limited roof coverage.

Your trusted real estate agent should be able to provide you with several brochures from different home warranty companies for your review. Take advantage of this opportunity to review what is covered and what is not covered before deciding which policy to purchase.

Here is how a home warranty policy works. Should something go wrong, let’s say the water heater stops working, instead of calling a plumber, the homeowner calls the home warranty company. The home warranty company calls a plumber who then calls the homeowner to make an appointment to inspect the water heater.

The plumber will either fix or replace the water heater provided that the repair is not for a pre-existing condition (was broken before the policy was purchased) and the water heater has been properly maintained.

It also wouldn’t be covered if your ex took an axe to it in a fit of rage. By now you know that I mention stuff like this because this actually happened with one of my clients!

Instead of paying for the service call and the repair or replacement of the water heater, the homeowner pays only the set service call fee, usually $50.00 to $75.00,

by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

by Dale Gribow Attorney at Law was using trailers as the courtrooms were not safe. If you happened to have stomach problems and were using the bathroom it was on the other side of the wall to the jury room and you could hear snippets of what they were saying.

We were shocked when we overheard comments from the jurors who came to the defense of the doctor who looked so professional. They also talked about my client’s wife and daughters wearing very expensive dresses and jewelry. They commented, did you see the dress and jewelry the girls were wearing? They do not need the extra money. In other words they came to the defense of the doctor who was so well groomed.

I tell all my clients on accidents and DUI’s to take down their social media while the case is going on. The newest thing is for the defense in an accident case or the DA in a DUI to Facebook etc. the party. If arrested for an accident having the plaintiff post that they were drag racing a vet down Frank Sinatra last night, is not going to help their case. Likewise pictures of the Plaintiff playing tennis or golf or touch football at the beach is not consistent with their complaint that they were so sore they could not do anything. Likewise playing in a game at Big League Dreams Ball Park is inconsistent with their complaints. On a DUI’s arrest having pictures with drinks in the defendants hand

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depending upon the terms of the policy purchased. This is all the homeowner pays each time something covered in the policy breaks down during the course of the year.

So who pays for the home warranty policy and how do you get one? Home warranty policies are optional and as such are subject to negotiation as to who will pay for them.

Everyone wants a smooth transaction that results in happy buyers, happy sellers and happy agents or as Phil Robertson says, “happy, happy, happy!” Usually the selling (buyer’s) agent will request that the cost of the home warranty policy be paid for by the Seller in the original offer. If the price is right, the seller will usually cover the cost.

However, this is not always the case and so the buyer can purchase their own policy, offer to split the cost with the seller or the agents, or in some cases, if the agent feels strongly enough about it (as I do), the agent or agents can purchase the policy for the new homeowner.

Most agents will make their clients (both buyers and sellers) aware that home warranty policies exist and share with them the benefits that these policies can provide.

If they do not, make sure that you ask your agent about them and insist that one be purchased as part of your transaction!

This week’s real estate tip: Buyers make sure you keep a copy of your home inspection report and any invoices for repairs made to the home prior to closing

or a comment that they got so drunk last night….cannot help their case. Though jurors are not supposed to use computers to check anything out, we find that some jurors will look you up on Facebook and other social media and that can only hurt you.

In the past the defense would utilize sub rosa investigations by a private investigator who would take pictures of the defendant carrying the garbage out or running and playing football with their kids could only hurt their case. In this age of computers it is more important than ever before to not say you cannot do something and then be caught doing so. That could sink your case.

Dale Gribow has been “Rated” TOP LAWYER by Palm Springs Life Magazine from 2011-2013 and has a Superb Avvo Legal Rating. Dale Gribow has been Man of the Year 7 times including the City of Palm Desert and the City of Hope and Dale Gribow Day has been declared 4 times.

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

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so that you can demonstrate that your appliances and systems were all operational at the time you closed escrow on your home. In addition, properly maintain your appliances and systems to make sure that your home warranty company will not deny any claims that you may need to make.

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

Wine Wouldn’t You? September is California Wine Month!

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f it has been decreed by Governmental proclamation, it must be true, right?

September is California Wine Month, didn’t you know? Wine has become so vital to California, that it deserves a whole month. At least according to our Governor.

There’s been a lot of controversy on the health benefits of wine from protecting your heart health and lowering breast cancer risk to fighting off colds and gum disease, red wine is touted as a medicinal super-food. “But before you crack open that bottle and toast your good health, here is what the experts say, says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.”

Is wine fattening? Actually, researchers say they’ve found a compound in red wine and grapes that block immature fat cells’ ability to develop and grow. “I’m not sure I buy that says Chief Sam DiGiovanna.

Maybe it’s the foods I eat with wine that makes my pants tighter? My fat cells seem to be maturing!” Will wine reduce blood pressure? There is research on the heart health benefits of a daily glass (or two) of red wine, but researchers discovered the

antioxidants in wine that account for the benefits don’t reduce blood pressure. “I’m not sure about that one either. I feel pretty relaxed after a glass of wine… But I never check my blood pressure when I’m having a glass of wine. That’s the last thing I’m thinking of…” Can I get the health benefits of wine from drinking grape juice? Maybe: Some research studies suggest that red and purple grape juices may provide some of the same heart benefits of red wine, including reducing the risk of blood clots,

reducing so-called bad cholesterol, and preventing damage to blood vessels in the heart. “Hmmm… Grape juice or wine? Wine the Heck Wouldn’t I!” I guess it depends on “who and when” you talk to regarding the benefits of wine.

Maybe we’ll never really know but it is

something worth looking into!

For more benefits of wine visit: www. healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-healthbenefits-of-red-wine.html One thing IS important: Always Drink Responsibly!

Cheers! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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hareKitchen is opening our doors to the community for our first Open House of the season on October 4th from 4p-8p. You’ve seen us on East Palm Canyon in Cathedral City across from El Gallito and next door to Angel View and you’re wondering what we do, how we do it and how you can become involved. This is your chance to meet, greet and network with our Executive Team, members of “Our Kitchen Cabinet” – our illustrious board of advisors and chat with some of our Client Members. In the meantime, here’s a little information on who we are and what we do!

Alternatively referred to as a kitchen incubator, cooperative kitchen, commissary kitchen, or test kitchen, ShareKitchen provides a fully equipped, commercially licensed shared-use kitchen available for rent by the hour. Our hourly rates mean you only pay for what you use, removing the burden of high start-up costs and long leases from young businesses. You can start with us, grow with us, and when the time is right, move from our kitchen into your own with the help of our Community Based Business Development network.

In addition to helping new businesses

get off the ground, our affordable kitchen space has also helped established businesses expand. Our customers have used our kitchen for menu planning, training, taste testing, product development, brainstorming, and of course production. Products made or developed in our kitchen can be found in cafes, street fairs, restaurants, markets and grocers throughout the area.

The main focus of our business is helping you with yours, and to that end we pride ourselves on being friendly, flexible, and attentive to your needs.

ShareKitchen is built on the simple philosophy of sharing. Stop by on October 4th from 4p-8p and we’ll share free food, drinks, information and good old hospitality with you!

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Miramonte Resort & Spa Partners with Desert Cancer Foundation Residents Invited to Celebrate at September 26th “Think Pink” Event

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iramonte Resort & Spa is proud to announce a partnership with Desert Cancer Foundation in support of October’s breast cancer awareness month – to support, celebrate and remember those affected by cancer. On Thursday, September 26th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, the evening begins with welcoming comments and a fountain commemoration, followed by live music, specialty pink cocktails, and more.

“Think Pink” is the resort’s theme featuring month long pink specials from THE WELL Spa to the Vineyard Lounge, created to involve the local Valley community and hotel guests to actively participate in this annual national health campaign.

Proceeds are given to the Desert Cancer Foundation to provide financial assistance for Coachella Valley residents who cannot afford treatment.

“Drink Pink” in the Vineyard Lounge features festive pink cocktails, where guests can raise a glass to a loved one in their honor or join in good cheer for a good cause. In addition, every Thursday evening “The Songbird” soul singer Gina Carey performs.

Gina will donate $5 per CD sale of her new release “Funk, Rhythm & Soul.”

“In the Pink” at THE WELL Spa places guests into a serene atmosphere with luxurious treatments. Designed to renew and reconnect the body at a core level, this award-winning spa employs ancient techniques, tools and ingredients that have

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long been recognized to bring the body into balance. The exclusive selection of “Think Pink” spa treatments are: o Think Pink Back Neck & Shoulders Massage $60 - 25-min o Think Pink Manicure $30 - 30-min o Think Pink Pedicure $50 - 45-min o Think Pink Mani/Pedi $75 - 75-min o Think Pink Hydrotherapy Bath $15 - 15-min Proceeds will be generated for the entire month of October. Donations in tribute of a loved one – honoring those we remember, and celebrating survivors – are also accepted at the resort’s main front desk.

In addition, Miramonte Resort & Spa supports the Desert Cancer Foundation’s 7th Annual Paint El Paseo Pink Walk on October 12. Information will be available at this event on the 26th, detailing the engaging activities and fun walk on the Rodeo Drive of Palm Desert.

“Pinking Ahead” Miramonte Resort & Spa continues the partnership with Desert Cancer Foundation with the annual holiday Gingerbread Village. “Lot” sales go on sale the night of this event, through November 25th, with a grand unveiling of the Village the day after Thanksgiving. Desert Cancer Foundation receives 100 percent of the proceeds.

For more information about Miramonte Resort & Spa visit www. miramonteresort.com or call (760) 3412200. For more information about the Desert Cancer Foundation visit www. desertcancerfoundation.org or call (760) 773-6554. The resort is located at 45000

Indian Wells Lane in Indian Wells.

About Miramonte Resort & Spa Miramonte Resort & Spa brings the spirit of the Mediterranean to the California desert community of Indian Wells, just minutes from Palm Springs. The intimate village features THE WELL® Spa, which has been consistently named in the Top 100 Resort Spas in North America by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Additionally, the acclaimed Mediterraneaninspired Grove Artisan Kitchen, offer guests an unforgettable farm-to-table culinary experience. Miramonte Resort & Spa is one of more than 40 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, which is consistently rated one of the top 10 independent hospitality management

companies in the United States.

About Desert Cancer Foundation Founded in 1994 with the mission of helping Coachella Valley families facing cancer, Desert Cancer Foundation’s primary role is to fund cancer diagnosis and treatment for residents who would otherwise be unable to access medical services due to financial limitations. Desert Cancer Foundation serves residents of all ages and demographic groups, and funds treatment for cancers of all types including brain, lung, breast, ovarian, prostate, lymphoma, pancreatic, colon, leukemia, and testicular, among others. The foundation has partnerships with physicians, medical centers, imaging centers, and other health care professionals providing state-of-the-art medical care.

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

Week of September 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “If Taylor Swift is going to have six breakups a year,” observed comedian Bill Maher, “she needs to write a new song entitled ‘Maybe It’s Me.’” He was referring to Swift’s habit of using her romantic misadventures to stimulate her lyric-writing creativity. With that as your prompt, Aries, I’ll ask you to do some soul-searching about your own intimacy issues.

How have you contributed to the problems you’ve had in getting the love and care you want? What unconscious behavior or conditioned responses have undermined your romantic satisfaction, and what could you do to transform them? The next eight weeks will be prime time to revolutionize your approach to relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Philosopher Alan Watts used to talk about how the whole world is wiggling all the time. Clouds, trees, sky, water, human beings: Everything’s constantly shimmying and jiggling and waggling. One of our problems, Watts said, is that we’re “always trying to straighten things out.” We feel nagging urges to deny or cover up or eliminate the wiggling. “Be orderly,” we command reality. “Be neat and composed and predictable.” But reality never obeys. It’s forever doing what it does best: flickering and fluctuating and flowing. In accordance with astrological omens, Taurus, I encourage you to rebel against any natural tendencies you might have to fight the eternal wiggle. Instead, celebrate it. Rejoice in it.

Align yourself with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Author Elaine Scarry defines “the basic impulse underlying education” as follows: the “willingness to continually revise one’s own location in order to place oneself in the path of beauty.” Consider making this your modus operandi in the coming weeks, Gemini. Always be on the lookout for signs that beauty is near. Do research to find out where beauty might be hiding and where beauty is ripening. Learn all you can about what kinds of conditions attract beauty, and then create those conditions. Finally, hang around people who are often surrounded by beauty. This approach will be an excellent way to further your education.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Life is either always a tight-rope or a feather bed. Give me the tight-rope.” So declared writer Edith Wharton. But she was an Aquarius, and more temperamentally suited to the tight-rope. Many of you Cancerians, on the other hand, prefer to emphasize the feather-bed mode. I suspect that in the next nine months, however, you will be willing and even eager to spend more time on the tight-rope than is customary for you. To get primed for the excitement, I suggest you revel in some intense feather-bed action in the coming weeks. Charge up your internal batteries with an extra-special deluxe regimen of sweet self-care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Half of a truth is better than no truth at all, right? Wrong! If you latch on to the partially accurate story, you may stop looking for the rest of the story. And then you’re liable to make a premature decision based on insufficient data. The better alternative is to reject the partially accurate story and be willing to wait around in the dark until the complete revelation comes. That may be uncomfortable for a while. But when the full truth finally straggles in, you will be very glad you didn’t jump to unripe conclusions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A Chinese entrepreneur named Nin Nan dreamed up a unique way to generate capital: He sold dead mosquitoes online for a dollar apiece, advertising them as useful for scientific research and decoration.

Within two days, he received 10,000 orders. Let’s make him your patron saint and role model for the next few weeks, Virgo. May he inspire you to come up with novel ways to stimulate your cash flow.

The planetary omens suggest that your originality is more likely than usual to generate concrete rewards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The most important thing is to find out what the most important thing is,” wrote Shunryu Suzuki in his book Zen Mind,

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Beginner’s Mind. That’s your assignment for the next three weeks. Do whatever it takes to find out beyond any doubt what the most important thing is. Meditate naked an hour a day. Go on long walks in the wildest places you know. Convene intense conversations about yourself with the people who know you best. Create and sign a contract with yourself in which you vow to identify the experience you want more than any other experience on earth. No waffling allowed, Libra.

What is the single most important thing?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Sometime in the next nine months you may feel moved to embark on an adventure that will transform the way you understand reality. Maybe you will choose to make a pilgrimage to a sacred sanctuary or wander further away from your familiar comforts than you ever have before. Right now is an excellent time to brainstorm about the possibilities. If you don’t feel ready to actually begin your quest, at least formulate a master plan for the magic moment when you will be ripe.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the indigenous culture of Hawaii, “mana” refers to a spiritual power that may abide in people, objects, and natural locations. You can acquire more of it by acting with integrity and excellence, but you might lose some of it if your actions are careless or unfocused. For instance, a healer who does a mediocre job of curing her patients could lose the mana that made her a healer in the first place. I believe that similar principles hold true for non-Hawaiians. All of us have an ever-shifting relationship with the primal life force. What’s the current state of your own personal supply, Sagittarius? It’s time to make sure you’re taking full advantage of the mana you have been blessed with. Your motto: “Use it or lose it.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have you been getting enough? I doubt it. I think you should sneak a peek into the hiding place where your insatiable cravings are stored. If you’re brave enough, also take a look at your impossible demands and your unruly obsessions and your suppressed miracles. Please note: I’m not suggesting that you immediately unleash them all; I don’t mean you should impulsively instigate an adventure that could possibly quench your ravenous yearnings.

But I do believe you will benefit from becoming better acquainted with them. You could develop a more honest relationship, which would ultimately make them more trustworthy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t tape your thumbs to your hands and stalk around pretending to be a dinosaur. Don’t poke three holes in a large plastic garbage bag and wear it as a tunic while imagining that you are a feudal serf in a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi dystopia. Don’t use a felt-tip marker to draw corporate logos on your face to show everyone what brands of consumer goods you love. To be clear: I would love you to be extravagantly creative. I hope you will use your imagination in novel ways as you have fun playing with experimental scenarios. But please exercise a modicum of discernment as you wander way outside the box. Be at least 20 percent practical.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are magic,” says the poet Marty McConnell. That’s good advice, Pisces -- not just in regards to your intimate relationships, but about all your other alliances, too. If you’re seeking a friend or consultant or business partner or jogging companion or new pet, show a preference for those creatures who look at you like maybe you are magic. You always need to be appreciated for the sweet mystery and catalytic mojo you bring to your partnerships, but you especially need that acknowledgment now.

Homework: Unleash an outrageous boast about how you’re going to pull off a certain feat that you’ve previously lacked the chutzpah to attempt. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.

Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

September 19 to September 25, 2013

Mind, body & Spirit

by Bronwyn Ison

EMPATHY… DO YOU HAVE IT?

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ur country celebrates its charitable foundations and expresses how giving back is instrumental to our society. I would wholeheartedly agree. In our adolescent years most of us were taught, it is better to give than it is to receive. The more you give the more you will receive.

Research collected by Psych Central tells us, empathy is learned within the first two of years of life. What does that mean for you as an individual? I began to ponder the practice of empathy. Is it possible some people possess more than others?

By definition, empathy means, understanding what others are feeling because you have experienced it yourself or can put yourself in their shoes. I am sure you have explained a scenario to a friend that may have been heart wrenching or tumultuous for you. Although your friend may not have experienced your trauma, his/her response is, “I understand how you are feeling”. You contemplate, “my friend cannot possibly understand because he/ she has never been there before.” Each one of us has empathy for others. It becomes an avenue for each of us to connect with one another. As a mother of two children, my oldest child wanted to create a card for her friend who had a bad day at school. In my personal opinion, manufacturing a card for her friend was a delightful example of showing empathy. She associated with and understood what having a bad day is like and wanted to do something special to lift her spirit.

Do you believe you are an empathetic person? If so, how can you become more so and how can you posture yourself to become more empathetic? Begin to know you can foster greater relationships if you are more empathetic. Don’t confuse being empathetic with not being assertive. If you disagree or take a different perspective than someone else it is fine. You can make your point with a kind approach and delivery.

As we have learned since childhood, treat others’ as you would want to be

treated. Criticizing, name-calling, rudeness, and disrespect etc., is not how you would appreciate being treated.

Be honest with yourself and use selfreflection. Often what we are promoting on the surface appears easy to accomplish.

We must be candid and practice what we are preaching. If you find yourself at a dead end it is time to dig deep.

Ask yourself to better empathize with others, courtesy of Psychology Today,.

1. Whenever we seek to understand someone better.

2. When we find ourselves arguing unproductively with a spouse or a significant other.

3. When we have trouble connecting emotionally to the plight of a loved one.

4. When we want to calm our tempers and manage our emotions.

5. When figuring out how best to complain effectively.

Bronwyn Ison is the Owner of Evolve Yoga in La Quinta. Visit: e-volveyoga.com or (760) 564 – YOGA (9642)

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t may come as no surprise to those who know me that I fall into the “goody two-shoes.” category. If you’ve never met me, just take my word for it because part of my persona is sticking to the truth. I’ve never gotten a traffic ticket, ignored a jury duty summons or neglected to return my library books by the due date. I do have one naughty little secret to share with you, I play hooky. Not only do I believe in escaping from where the world expects you to be on a given day, I highly recommend it.

Call it a mental health day, a Ferris Bueller lark or designated “me time,” refer to it by whatever name you choose, but do not deny yourself the occasional escape from your many obligations and duties. Before you go too far off the beaten path, the good girl side of me must warn you about the rules. Granted, they are my rules, but I hope you will indulge me. First, understand that hooky is a special dispensation you grant the worn-out deserving inner you. It should not be abused or turned into a habit. I allow myself one day per year. My second rule is choose the day wisely. Careful planning is necessary so that innocent people don’t

suffer as a result of your absence. For example, do not take personal time from work on a day an important project is due, renege on playing teacher’s helper the morning of your third grader’s field trip or cancel out an hour before your mother-inlaw’s big birthday bash.

The third and most important rule is, do something that gives you great joy. Escape to the beach with a picnic lunch or hide out in the library and lose yourself in a racy novel. Check into a day spa, go fishing or drive to LA and play tourist. Feel like bolting the doors and keeping the world at bay?

It’s okay to stay home and have a movie marathon with your favorite DVD’s, watch the daytime soaps if you must or rearrange your furniture. The point of this day of freedom is to recharge and refresh.

One last rule: banish any thoughts of guilt from your mind. Hooky is a once a year event (if you follow my rules) that you strategically planned to deviate from the norm. The sole purpose is to relieve stress and prevent burn-out. It is a day of freedom rich with the significant benefit of blissful peace. Experience the joy and then return to your normal routine a happier you!

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RANCHO MIRAGE

Ramon X Monterey Half block East of Monterey / North of I-10 fwy

PALM DESERT

WEDS 930 am - 6 pm & SUN 130 – 6 pm

M, T, W, TH, FR

NW Corner of Country Club X Monterey in Rancho Mirage Medical Center

One block West of Washington North of I-10 fwy /near Sun City

72-780 Country Club Dr, #304 RANCHO MIRAGE, 92270

* OPEN DAILY! *

12 – 6 pm

77-810 Las Montanas, #103 PALM DESERT, CA 92211

$60 NEW / $40 RENEW

PHOTO IDs available, Renewals within 30 days expiration from any office

888-744-4861

888–SIGHT–61

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