September 26 to October 2, 2013 Vol. 2 No. 27 by CV Weekly

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The City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability and

presents...

Rock Out

TO KNOCK OUT

HUNGER

Saturday September 28th

Lon Michaels

pg 4

Right On Right On

pg 6

Marquee Acadamy

pg 7

Steve Kelly

pg 9

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City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability Partners with FIND Food Bank for the 1st annual “Rock Out to Knock Out Hunger”

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Fundraiser Slated for Saturday, Sept. 28. Palm Springs Resident Jim Houston to Match Up to $10,000 Dollars in Donations.

eptember is Hunger Awareness Month and the City of Palm Springs is pleased to announce that Palm Springs resident Jim Houston, former owner of Desert Television, CBS Local 2 News, has offered to match up to $10,000 in donations raised at the 1st annual “Rock Out to Knock Out Hunger” Fundraiser & Dance Party, presented by the City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability in partnership with CBS Local 2 News on Saturday, Sept. 28. The fundraiser will kick off at 7 p.m. at Bar in downtown Palm Springs, 340 Palm Canyon Drive -- and will feature rock tunes from popular Santa Monica-based cover band “Famous for Nothing.” In addition, there will be a silent auction from 7 – 8 p.m. and Palm Springs City Councilmember Paul Lewin will present a proclamation to Lisa Houston, CEO of FIND Food Bank in honor of Hunger Awareness Month at 7:45 p.m. followed by the dance party at 8 p.m.

Houston’s matching offer is good now through the end of September. Residents unable to attend Saturday’s fundraiser can make a $10 donation by visiting www. FINDFoodBank.org or text “FIND” to 2022. The City’s Office of Sustainability will also open the $500 Edible Landscape Grant Program to local Palm Springs partners of FIND to plant fruit trees on their properties. The program is also open to city residents and HOA’s. For more information, visit www.yoursustainablecity.com. Fundraiser attendees will be asked to

Contents

Rock Out to Knoc Out Hunger........ 3 Lon Michaels Art............................5 Desert Circus..................................6 LMS - Right On Right On...............7 MAPA Presents: Annie...................8 Public Pers. - Steve Kelly...............9 Melissa Etheridge..........................9 Sports Scene................................10 Golf...............................................11 Consider This ...............................12 Valley Rhythms.............................13 Pet Place.......................................14 The Vino Voice..............................15 Club Crawler Nightlife.................16 Good Grub....................................18 Screeners......................................20 Book Review.................................21 Haddon Libby..............................23 Gamer Girl....................................23 Real Estate....................................24 Safety Tips....................................25 ShareKitchen................................25 Health, Fitness & Beauty.............26 Free Will Astrology......................27 Mind, Body, & Spirit.....................27 Life & Career Coach......................28 Ask The Doctor.............................28 Comics - Weiss Cracks..................30

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donate a $10 cover charge at the door and bring canned food items to help feed the hungry as part of the City’s month-long food drive in support of Hunger Awareness Month. Now through the end of September, residents will also have the opportunity to help feed those in need by dropping off canned food items in the lobby of Palm Springs City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way and the Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way. “I want to thank the City of Palm Springs for taking the initiative during Hunger Awareness Month to help us feed the hungry and spread the word about the growing problem of food insecurity in our desert,” Houston said. “We believe it is vital for all cities to join together in a committed coalition to make the Coachella Valley a Hunger Free Zone – and this is a wonderful step.” Houston added that even small donations to the food bank make a big difference to those in need and that a $1 donation equals seven meals while a $10 donation equals 70 meals. Through a network of more than 100 community-based partners that include local soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, after school programs and senior centers, FIND Food Bank currently distributes more than 8 million pounds of food annually to more than 80,000 people per month in the Coachella Valley. “The City of Palm Springs is committed to helping FIND Food Bank in its mission to wipe out food insecurity and truly make our valley a Hunger Free Zone,” said Mayor Steve Pougnet. “I want to thank Jim Houston for his incredible generosity and I challenge every resident in Palm Springs and the entire Coachella Valley to take part in Hunger Awareness Month, whether you donate your time, food or money, we are all in this together!”

Event is co-sponsored by the City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability who will provide $500.00 in sponsorship to plant fruit trees on property of local F.I.N.D. FOOD BANK partners

AN OFFICIAL CITY OF PALM SPRINGS 75TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

September 26 to October 2, 2013

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By Denise Ortuno Neil

Lon Michels, An Artful Life L on Michels has lived his life dedicated to creating art. With his new boutique gallery in Palm Springs, he is poised to share his inspiring art with the Coachella Valley, and along with his partner Todd Olson, give back to charities dear to their hearts. His connection with art started when Michels was a child, as his mother, an artist herself, would lay flowers on the floor and have him paint them. Born in Wisconsin, Michels grew up in the quaint picturesque mid-western town of Marquette, with a population of 150. Leaving his adolescence and Wisconsin behind, Michels set his sights on one of the most progressive cities for art in the world, New York City. Upon arrival and with $300 in his pocket, Michels got his first glimpse of a taxi cab and his first glimpse of the sometimes harsh reality of city life as he generously divulged his available finances to his cabbie, and the cabbie suspiciously charged Michels the full amount. It was a precious yet costly lesson, but Michels rebounded utilizing the experience as part of his metropolitan education. In New York he started modeling for such popular designers as Calvin Klein, but his big break in the art world came when he became the assistant of legendary artist, Louis Nevelson. She introduced Michels into the pinnacle of art society leaving an indelible mark on the young artist,

encouraging him in his craft and became a source of inspiration. Michels continued his art career and has been deemed by many in the art world as the “Picasso of our lifetime”. In viewing his art it is easy to see why he has commanded such an impressive compliment. He creates his art from live models, and never sketches an outline. The needle sized paintbrush that he uses for each painstaking stroke lends to his arts beauty and meaning. Michels has painted over 1800 pieces over his 45 year career, quite an outstanding accomplishment considering it takes him sometimes years to complete one painting. One of his paintings hanging in his Palm Springs French Salon inspired gallery is the titled painting “Freedom” which has significant meaning to the artist. He started painting the 10x12ft piece in 2003 while in Key West. As he was working on the artwork one day, his vision began to fail. He had experienced some faults in his vision prior to it, but set it aside from worry, deeming it as just possible fatigue of the eyes. But it turned out to be more sinister than that, Michels was about to become blind. As “Freedom” was taking form, his vision went to black. The vibrant colors that once danced upon his canvas were no longer a visual he could see. He was devastated. He urgently sought help from doctors who tried in earnest to help the shattered artist, but who said that he would most likely never see again for his optic nerves had deteriorated, caused by an infection affecting 1in 100,000 people. It was an agonizing time for Michels, the simplest of daily tasks became heroic efforts. He would do 2,000 sit ups each night to focus his mind and to keep his sanity. He looks back with humor, regarding the exercise as his saving grace, “At least I had amazing abs,” Michels jests. Over time, and with the encouragement of his loved ones, he began to paint again, in the darkness. He could see in his mind’s eye, and transferred his visions of his imagination onto canvas… it was miraculous. The people who were around him at the time stood in stunned amazement at what the blind artist had achieved. “It saved my life,” Michels says. After a series of experimental surgeries, Michels started to see again, slowly the world came back into view. The ordeal had taken two years. “It was the most terrifying but the most beautiful experience,” said Michels. He sprung back into life and completed his “Freedom” painting. He had a new outlook on life, realizing the key components to joy and never taking one precious day for granted. Michels’ life only got better after his ordeal. He met and fell in love with his partner Todd Olson and eventually moved

Looking back at the Desert Circus

to sunny Palm Springs after visiting the area for many years. Olson is an accomplished artist in his own right, learning techniques from the master himself. Michels is proud of Olson, claiming that his apt student “Paints without fear”. Olson is ecstatic of his work, stating that if his art can bring a smile to someone’s face, he satisfied. He has had many shows in different cities, including his home turf of the mid-west. His art along with Michels’ is displayed in their Palm Springs gallery available for purchase. The duo is very grateful for their success, and proud to give back to the world through different charities. Olson is involved with working with charities that help prevent teen suicide, focusing especially on LGBT teens, which have the highest rate of suicide in the nation. They are happy to be a part of the Fall Garden Party which will be held at Copley’s on Palm Canyon Saturday, October 5th 2013 from 2-4pm. The party is a benefit for the Desert Blind & Handicapped Association. The event will have a celebrity fashion show, with the models donning Michels’ hand painted gowns and furs which incorporate Swarovski crystals. Twenty percent of the proceeds from the art will be donated to the Desert Blind & Handicapped Association, which have a goal of purchasing 20 vehicles to transport their clients.

Michels and Olson will also be having their grand opening of their Lon Michels Gallery on Saturday, October 26th, 2013 from 5-9pm. The gallery opened in August and is intimate in nature with a collection of large scale paintings as well as Michels Wearable Art. Olson’s fantastic animal skulls hang high, adorned with Swarovski crystals and other gems, it is a venue brimming with visual stimuli. The grand opening will include refreshments and entertainment, guest artist Alexis Hunter and a showing of “The Last Supper”, a film produced by Olson about Michel. The film will be viewed outside against the backdrop of the beautiful San Jacinto Mountain. Ten percent of all proceeds from art sold at the grand opening and all throughout the month of October will benefit the Desert Blind & Handicapped Association, Aids Assistance and the Palm Springs Animal Shelter. Michels and Olson are pleased to be part of the Palm Springs art community, and look forward to enhancing the local art scene and being able to impact a variety of charities. The benevolent artists want their gallery to be known as “The most intimate gallery with the largest paintings”! For more information about Lon Michels visit www.lonmichelsart.com

ow don’t panic, you didn’t miss massive elephants, furious tigers or dancing bears. The Desert Circus I’m talking about took place many moons ago… with the last moon being in 1986. No, this circus was a creation for fun and philanthropy in the times of classic Palm Springs, way before bars, restaurants and nightclubs lined Palm Canyon, which back then was still a two way street. It was a time when parades still had clout as entertainment, and the world was simple. As Palm Springs celebrates it’s75th anniversary, let’s take a look back at the Desert Circus. It began back in 1934 when Palm Springs was known to the locals as the Village, a time when celebrities fled the limelight of Hollywood for the more clandestine resort area that Palm Springs represented. Hot spots like The Racquet Club, The Desert Inn and the El Mirador Hotel beckoned weary stars. The purpose of starting what became the Desert Circus was as a fund raiser of sorts that would provide funds for a local church that was in dire need of financial assistance. But it was also a reason to celebrate the end of season in the spring…basically a reason to throw a big party. The powers that dominated decided to produce an old fashioned western themed celebration to do the job, and so the Desert Circus was born. Palm Springs luminaries such as Desert Inn

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owner Nellie Coffman, Palm Springs Historical Society founder Melba Bennet, Frank Bogert and Alvah Hicks among many others were involved in the festivities. Not all Palm Springs villagers agreed with the name Desert Circus, some suggesting a more appropriate moniker of “Fiesta”. However, the Desert Circus name prevailed and followed the celebration through the decades. The western themed circus incorporated old time fun with parade clichés including proud mounted trotting horses, floats and an array of marching bands, and would even go as far as “arresting” those who didn’t don western garb. The circus bad guys (including western attire resistant Frank Sinatra) would be fined and the money would then go to the associated charity. Grand Marshalls were selected every event year and roped in such Hollywood heavy hitters as Bob Hope, Walt Disney, Clark Gable and Shirley Temple. The parade fun would end with the grand Desert Circus Big Top Ball usually held at the famous El Mirador Hotel, now the location of Desert Hospital. The party grew to a whole week of village fun and came to include comedy skits produced by Melba Bennet of the Village Vanities and later, the Village Insanities. The productions were playful and often poked fun at village leaders.

Desert Blind and Handicapped Association

Invites you to its

Fall Garden Party

The Desert Circus also gave birth in a way to The Palm Springs Rodeo of the Stars in 1940 led by Frank Bogert. The Desert Circus gained popularity through the years and attracted tourists and locals becoming a warmly regarded and

anticipated event. With each passing year, different charities would benefit from the delightful occasion. The Desert Circus eventually lost steam and its proverbial tent came down in 1986. It had over fifty years of success as a desert mainstream event and fundraiser and is looked back upon with reverence by those who remember being involved in it, whether as active participants or joyous onlookers. There are many events that have come and gone since the Desert Circus has passed, and as the city of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley continue to grow many more will surface. Perhaps not with the historical value and camaraderie that the Desert Circus provided, but a new village mentality may arise, still maintaining all of the magic and attraction that Palm Springs encompassed so many years ago. Happy Anniversary Palm Springs, here’s to another 75! For more information about the history of Palm Springs visit www.pshistoricalsociety.org

Saturday October 5, 2013 2 to 4 pm

Hors d’oeuvres - Cash Bar

Tickets $50

Wearable Fine Art Fashions by Lon Michels MFA and Jewelry by Alex Hunter of the Lon Michels Gallery

Entertainment

by Ray Kelley of Resort Music and Jon Dalton Jazz Emceed by Brian Wanzek

Copley’s on Palm Canyon The 1940’s former Cary Grant Guesthouse 621 N Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs

For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.desertblind.org

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Local Music Spotlight

by lisa morgan

Right On Right On is Definitely Right On!

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God have mercy on your minds because they will be blown...away.... or apart.... you get what I’m driving at. AND THEN THERE WAS WES!! “Wes Gainey is our new synth/ bass/melodica player. The nepotism is ripe within this band.” Further displaying the personality and sharing the influences of this group of players, he added, “Adam loves anything by either Hall or Oates, but nothing by them together. John likes early 70’s Muppets (don’t ask), and Ben is a huge Beyonce fan (just not of her music).” Solid in all aspects of their playing and performing, vocally and instrumentally, the band’s recent addition of Wes on his Korg MicroKorg and Music Man Bongo 4 bass sweetly sets them apart and adds something unique to their wide blend of traditional and non-traditional influences. Not only does the additional bass fatten up the already big sound, but the note bending, tastefully played synth parts bring a sonically refreshing, surreal element

Marquee Academy of Performing Arts Presents “Annie” students talents. A child will not be turned away if he or she does not exhibit obvious ability. Rather, they will help develop the student’s capacity realizing that every child is different and possess their own special gifts. There are some schools that steer away from such progressive curriculum, but MAPA refuses to adopt such boundaries and stands firm in their goal to be a creative outlet for those kids who seek it. The school believes that through music and performing, the youth of today will of 28 were chosen (including Sandy the dog) and rehearsals started soon after with Executive Director of Music Programs Dena Prestininzi directing the show. The Tony award winning musical opened in 1977 on Broadway and had a successful run through 1983. The story follows a little orphan named Annie and chronicles her life as she goes from a bleak orphanage existence, into a posh lifestyle. The musical has inspired movies and replica performances all over the world with an unforgettable heartwarming theme and musical score. MAPA’s production of “Annie” opens on October 17th, with following performances on October 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, and November 1st and 2nd. On October 19th the school will have an excerpt performance attached to the MAPA fundraiser. Casa de Frida will cater the fundraising event for the school and tickets are $175 per person for the gala. Tickets for the regular slated performance are $20. The response to MAPA has been encouraging, with students who have taken part in the schools programs grateful to be part of their vision. Students such as 8 year old Yamilet Herrera stated, “I am a girl that finishes what I have started. I work hard to reach my goals every day. Sometimes when I work hard I get tired, but I never stop.” It is a pretty ambitious sentiment for a girl of that age, but that is the kind of dedication and fortitude that MAPA inspires. Naylor also spoke well of a couple of other students who travel on the bus for 2 hours from Coachella just to attend the school. It is for their love of music and performing that they do it. Naylor is proud to establish that MAPA is a school that encourages and expands on their

grow to be confident and successful adults, and will continue the cause of encouraging others that they touch to do their best as well, in all aspects of life. MAPA is part of the truest form of education, through confidence and talent building; they will help their student’s lead productive and joyful lives. Marquee Academy of Performing Arts is located at 441 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. For tickets visit www. marqueearts.org

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IS YOUR CHILD INTERESTED IN MUSIC? MARQUEE HAS CLASSES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF MUSICIANS – WITH LESSONS FOR YOUTH AT ANY LEVEL! Come Play With Us!

Be a Student Scholarahips Available Music Education Marquee Jams Thursday Nights 6 – 8pm Be a Volunteer Be a Supporter – Donate an Instrument For More Information Call or email info@marqueearts.org

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of Adam’s younger brother, Wes Gainey on synth and bass. Together these guys deliver music that cannot really be pigeon holed into a specific genre. At their very core, they are a jam band that grew from a simple but strong blues/rock foundation and developed into an eclectic power posse with a magic bag of original tunes that could fill an average work day with overtime. If there was a ska/funk/blues/rock chart, these guys would be on it and owning it. According to their spokesman, bagman and beat master, Ben, “This band was born out of the tireless, workaholic minds of two employees of the mega-corporationgiant that is the Ernie Ball Music and String Making Emporium in Coachella.” Needing only a drummer to complete the three sided perfect triangle, these two turned to the most talented (only) drummer they could find. When the smoke finally cleared, and they finally settled on a name, Right On, Right On was birthed to the world. May

he newly opened Marquee Academy of Performing Arts (MAPA) will be presenting their first production of the season with the Broadway hit “Annie”. With a talented collection of young artists, the show promises to delight audiences while showcasing the schools ability to educate and nurture Coachella Valley youth. The non-profit organization recently opened in July of this year. MAPA is the vision of local entrepreneur and music enthusiast Matthew Naylor who saw a need to assist children in the field of performing arts in the Coachella Valley, through fostering their talents in a nurturing and accepting environment. With so many schools cutting out theatre and music based programs do to state budget cutbacks; MAPA comes at a pinnacle time. The school offers musical programs to kids 6-18 years of age. MAPA is a 6500sq. ft venue located in Palm Springs with full theatre capability. The academy teaches music classes starting with basic rhythm which can last up to 3-4 months depending on the student’s progression. After completion of the first program, the students move on to a more advanced program that encompasses instruments and has an indefinite time frame .MAPA is sensitive to their student’s financial situations and provides assistance through scholarship programs. MAPA is excited about their first production. Naylor came up with the idea to do the musical “Annie” one day out of the blue, deciding that the beloved production would be perfect as an opening theatrical event for the school. The auditions took 2 weeks and attracted musically bound kids from all over the Coachella Valley. The cast

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love these guys,” said lead singer, Bradley Ryan, for the band Drop Nine that headlined the show at The Hood Bar last Saturday night. “Right On Right On is what would happen if you put the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the band Fish in a blender and added a shot of Happy. They are a very cool group of guys.” The Hood crowd agreed. The four piece band consisting of all local born and schooled musicians, were successful in capturing the attention and fan favor of all those in attendance last Saturday night, both on and off the stage. Right On Right On is Adam Gainey, on lead vocals, guitar and bass; John Quinn on lead guitar; Ben Crowson on drums and “awesomeness’ with the recent and seriously cool addition

that adds to the depth and the fun factor of this band’s super positive, creative onstage vibe. Then there’s the lead guitar, the one element that takes a band from average to worth following. The young lead guitarist, John Quinn, plays with the heart and hands of an old soul while keeping his licks and overall sound very unexpected and fresh. The overall musicality of this band is legitimate, but above and beyond that, they have something that many bands find themselves lacking after years of playing – pure joy. “This band really came together over campfires and barbeques. We just enjoy hanging with each other and playing with each other, and I think our live shows emit that energy,” said Ben, whose lighthearted wit turned serious as he spoke of his deep respect and love for his brother players. Right On Right On is yet further testimony to the desert’s growing and intensely talented music scene. They will be an inspiring band to watch develop over the next year. If you’re needing an infusion of pure musical rock and roll joy, the boys of Right On Right On are your source. Watch for upcoming shows on their Facebook and website pages: www. facebook.com/RightOnRightOnMusic and www.rightonrighton.com.

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NEWS HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM SPRINGS TO DISPLAY MEMORABILIA FROM AN

ECLECTIC MIX OF ARTISTS RANGING FROM ELVIS PRESLEY TO LADY GAGA

ne of the most popular elements of the highly anticipated Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will be the memorabilia that adorns its walls, which will include a very eclectic, festival-inspired mix of artists. The memorabilia is carefully chosen from the coveted “Rock Vault,” Hard Rock International’s famed warehouse in Orlando, Florida that stores more than 74,000 prized possessions gathered from rock and roll greats. The collection chosen for the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will include autographed guitars, costumes from world tours, rare photographs, original contracts and more from almost every genre of music—from Frank Sinatra and Elvis to Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake. More than 75 items will be displayed throughout the new hotel which is set to open its doors in late September or early October, depending on construction. “We can’t wait to show off our amazing collection,” says Hector Moreno, Vice President and General Manager for the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs. “Our guests will get to see items from the biggest legends in musical history, as well as memorabilia from contemporary superstars like Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani, Rihanna, Shakira, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young, Johnny Cash, and

so many other incredible performers.” A few highlights from the extensive collection includes: • Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards signed Danelectro guitar, considered a collector’s item in itself • Original photos used in the artwork for the Who’s epic 1973 album, Quadrophenia • A corduroy jacket owned and worn by the late, great Johnny Cash. • A wool jacket worn by Frank Sinatra, as well as a supplement to his Capitol Records contract from April 1, 1953 that was signed by the Chairman himself, stipulating that he would always receive top billing on all record labels. Sinatra was also a part time Palm Springs resident. • A leather biker jacket once owned by Elvis, along with a badge given to the King by the Palm Springs Police Department making him an honorary Captain. • A unique Vera Thordardottir outfit worn by Lady Gaga during her performance at Sir Elton John’s “White Tie and Tiara Ball” in 2010 • A stylish William Rast tuxedo jacket worn by Justin Timberlake in a 2008 “Fashion Rocks” photo shoot. • A fringed outfit worn by Barbados-born pop sensation Rihanna in the video for her 2010 smash single “Only Girl (In the World)”

• A meticulously hand-crafted First Act guitar made especially for, and with the input of, Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine who used it on stage. • A Yamaha CB70 electric grand piano acquired by Chris Martin of Coldplay, who used it live as a composition tool and also in the video for “Shiver” • A leather shirt from the personal wardrobe of Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone • A custom suit tailored for Sammy Davis, Jr. who once owned a home in Palm Springs • A fringed jacket from the 1960’s belonging to Jimi Hendrix, certainly the most important and influential electric guitarist of all time, who also had an impcact on the world of fashion • Bruce Springsteen’s lyrics to “Hearts of Stone” – never released – with his handwritten annotations • Eric Clapton’s vintage National Studio 66 guitar • A fringed vest worn by the first lady of country music, Loretta Lynn The Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will also feature a unique lobby sculpture made of 500 recycled loud speakers and assorted electronic parts including amplifiers, radios, tuners and more. The interactive display was designed by popular Berlin-based artist

Benoît Maubrey and will allow guests to “communicate” with music. Upon completion this fall, the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will offer 163 guest rooms, plus a lively pool scene, great dining, entertainment and special events. From the on-site VIBE manager, who keeps a pulse on the hotel’s atmosphere, to the groundbreaking, interactive amenity “The Sound Of Your Stay®,” where guests will be able to jam out with hands-on music experiences the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs will offer guests a sophisticated, yet fun resort experience. Additional musicrelated amenities will include a VIP Rock Star Suite, a Rock Spa®, a Body Rock® workout facility, and the world famous Rock Shop® featuring Hard Rock’s iconic, collectible merchandise.

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public personalities

Steve kelly

By judith salkin

n the 1970s, Steve Kelly was a political science and broadcasting major at Rutgers University and the New Jersey native was more interested in pursuing a career doing sports play-by-play than he was talking about city governments or what was going on in Washington, D.C. But life changes and now Kelly, whose daily Kelly’s Corner airs from 4 to 6 p.m. on 1450 AM KPTR, takes great pleasure in being a voice that keeps local pols on their toes. With 22 years as a resident of Palm Springs, Kelly brings a broad perspective to covering and talking to local politicians, but the show isn’t just politics. “Today I’m talking with an expert on the pope,” he said on Monday afternoon. “But what I love is keeping an eye on what’s going on in the valley.” Kelly, 54, grew up in Bergin County, N.J. “It’s 11 miles from New York, but we don’t have an accent,” he said. He loved sports and wanted cover them on radio for a living. In 1977 he got into broadcasting but left a few years later to work with the New Jersey Devils doing public relations for the National Hockey League team. By the late ‘80s, he was in Seattle where he worked as a print journalist. When Kelly’s brother needed some help managing property he owned in Palm Springs, he decided to lend a hand. “But I didn’t plan on staying,” he said. One thing that bugged him in those early years in the desert was listening to local radio. “It was lousy,” he said. After three years working with his brother, Kelly decided to get back into mass communications. With his background, Kelly was hired on at KPSL in 1995 as a program director and over the years has managed to help raise the quality of radio, starting with himself. “I did a morning show with Gary Stone and then I got the chance to work with (former Los Angeles Times sports writer and radio announcer) Bud Furillo,” he said. “That was the best experience I’ve had in radio.” The pair worked together for three years and Kelly soaked up pointers from Furillo’s interview style. “It was the best training just watching him work,” he said. “He’d say, ‘tell us about that,’ and the interviews would just take off.” Sports is still important to Kelly, who covers local events like the BNP Paribas Tennis Open in Indian Wells and the Humana Challenge or talking with Oakland A’s center fielder, Coco Crisp, who lives in Rancho Mirage.

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“What I love about sports is that there’s a definite winner or loser,” he said. “If it’s a baseball game, you know that after nine innings, sometime extra innings, that one team is going to win and one is going to lose.” Politics, on the other hand, “isn’t that well defined,” he said. “Politicians are always trying to reinvent themselves.” He’s watched as the political pendulum has moved from the far right to more middle of the road. “When I got here, the valley was run by Republicans,” he recalled. “Now the Democrats are fighting back and that’s not all bad, in my opinion.” His role with his show, he said, “is to provide a platform for what (local politicians) have to say and then to provide a translation for the listeners so that they understand what’s going on.” He’s well versed in the goings on in valley politics and events like talking about a snub to Democratic Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz. “When Bush spoke out here in June, why wasn’t Dr. Ruiz invited?” he asked. Other hot button topics for Kelly recently included both gun rights and gay rights. “I almost had my head torn off over them,” he said. Kelly’s says he’s “interested in talking to everyone.” “I’ve interviewed people from Wilt Chamberlain to Newt Gingrich,” he added, and he sounds just as enthusiastic about talking to Riverside County and Coachella Valley politicians. “I love calling keeping an eye on what’s going on and calling people out on what they do.” Over the years Kelly has had offers to move to larger markets, “But I turned them down,” he said. He’s stayed because “my job is fun,” and, with the exception of summer, “this is a beautiful place to live.”

iving Free Animal Sanctuary is hosting its annual fundraiser It’s All About the Animals, on Saturday in October 5th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year Melissa Etheridge has agreed to support Living Free and perform at this important event. Along with Melissa will be actress Sharon Lawrence (One Tree Hill, Drop Dead Diva, Desperate Housewives, etc.) as emcee, along with the hilarious comedienne Debi Gutierrez. There will live entertainment, a silent auction with outrageous items, vendor and Arts & Crafts booths, a Beer & Wine Garden, Food Court, and lots of fun for the whole family. The event is held on Living Free’s 153 acre campus just outside of Idyllwild in the beautiful San Jacinto Mountains. This year they are including a special tribute to the Firefighters who battled the Mountain Fire as it approached the property lines of Living Free and managed to keep all the animals safe. This fundraiser benefits Living Free’s programs that help them rescue abandoned cats and dogs facing euthanasia in public shelters and find them new forever homes. Living Free is a nonprofit, no kill, public supported cat and dog rescue founded in 1980. “Rescuing these adorable cats and dogs and seeing them leave as

they’re adopted into new loving homes is exceptionally heartwarming” says President and Executive Director, Sharon Maguire. Presale tickets are available online at Living-Free.org starting at $40 and sales have been outrageous. Clay Helgren, Living Free’s Public Relations Specialist and event coordinator, said, “There is a very good chance we may end up selling out before October 5th so people should get their tickets early. We had a limited number of VIP seats which included a meet and greet with Melissa Etheridge; those sold out in the first 2 weeks.” Melissa is such a great sport that she’s granting a few more meet and greets so Living Free can put them up for auction. More information can be found on their website as soon as these special opportunity tickets are available.

September 26 to October 2, 2013

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by Julie Buehler

Local Man Makes Artful Putters Available To The Average Golfer

here’s a certain something compelling about a guy whose ideas percolate into reality and brew new industry standards while he leans back in his chair and says, “When you have an idea, you just have to get it going.” Kenny Giannini is that guy and he’s your neighbor in the Coachella Valley. He moved back to the desert after extensive travel and now plays our local courses a few times a week. You may not have heard of Giannini yet, but you’ve likely heard the golf adage, “Drive for show, putt for dough.” And if you’re familiar with the golf game, you know how much money is lost by a faulty short game. Giannini does too. That’s because after a short stint on tour that proved as eventful as a Bill Belichick press conference (this is written on a Sunday, so yes, football does get referenced), he discovered the glorious reality of supply and demand. In the early 80’s, Giannini used a customforged putter made by TP Mills. While most putters were created in molds and grinded to specifications, his custom putter had precise weight distribution and was calibrated to ensure its balance and consistency. It cost him a pretty penny, but when a golf enthusiast saw it, recognized it’s unique shape, quality and design, decided he needed it for himself and paid Giannini nearly 50 times what market value was for the average putter, the ideas starting brewing in Giannini’s golf drenched brain. He knew then that milled putters would be the key to consistency, balance, and force, the secrets to great ball striking. With the margin of variance in manufacturing to 1/3 the size of a human hair, the milling process leaves human error out of the equation and relies on machinery to replicate designs that Giannini dreams up. Then, while living in Hawaii, Giannini was on staff for the Ben Hogan Company, and said, “I knew what I needed to do, I just needed to get the right people involved.” Now imagine it’s the early 80’s. Your playlist consists of “Livin On A Prayer,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and “Walk This Way” and you’re asking yourself, “Where can I find a guy who can mill steel within a 1/3 of a human hair?” Well, just as “Don’t Stop Believing” cranks across your 8-track, you realize your best bet would be the phone book. Giannini, met machinist Rick Cooper after calling every machinist in the phone book. Cooper, who was making parts for the military in San Diego at the time instantly recognized the same paramount importance of precision and exactitude that Giannini was looking to produce on a mass scale. And so, 35 years ago, the man’s idea, forged into reality, revolutionized the golf industry. His putters were the perfect solution: custom precision for the common man. And Cleveland,

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Mizuno, Taylor Made and other manufacturers that had the big dollars but desperately needed Giannini’s attention to the smallest of details used the man’s expertise to further their putters. His putters, now relaunching under his own name, have, in less than a year in production, been featured at the PGA Expo in Vegas and are sold at PGA Super Stores across America as well as other pro shops like Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis in Palm Desert. He doesn’t pay any tour players to use his clubs like the other manufacturers do, understanding the short game is where they make all their money, so it doesn’t make sense for him to chase the tour players. He just simply says of the professional player, “If you want the best, you can have it like the rest of us.” PGA Championship winner Mark Brooks and local stars Byron Smith and Ki Taek Lee use Giannini putters, as well as 3-time tournament winner John Rollins and John Daly are trying them out for their use. Giannini can be anywhere and develop his putter designs, carving out a custom design based on a conversation over coffee. He says, “I can sculpt your perfect putter while talking to you.” And when I asked if he considered himself an artist for such interpretive work, he said, “No way. I’m a laid back guy. I just love golf.” And anyone else who loves golf can appreciate a simple man’s complex art: bridging the gap between custom precision and mass production. The careful craftsmanship of an artist’s touch made accessible to the average golfer. Kenny Giannini putters can be found locally at Pete Carlson’s Golf and Tennis, the soon-tobe PGA Superstore in Palm Desert and online at www.kennygianniniputters.com. 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.

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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

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ongratulations to Henrik Stensen. Winner of this years Fed Ex Cup and the Tour Championship event. A quick bias explanation, I loathe the Fed Ex and all it stands for. I mean really? $10 million to the Fed Ex Cup Winner? What? $5 Million wasn’t enough? I tweeted earlier in the week how I was on pins and needles in anticipation of this year’s already millionaire golfer winning $10 million more. I’ll get right on that PGA bandwagon as soon as I help my friend find a job that pays more the $9 bucks an hour. I’ll tune into CBS right after I help feed our in need veterans down at the local shelter. My “need” to watch the rich get richer is about as important to me as learning how to make a really cool paper airplane. It’s simply not a priority of mine and tells me about how far the PGA must go to be relevant with regular America. Last time I checked, rounds played were down, the private club industry was starving and the high cost and time it took to simply play the game should send a loud and clear message that,’ hey Golf world, you’re missing out on marketing to the majority of the rest of us’. Make no mistake, I love the game, I’m just tired of the fancy smansey image golf keeps trying to sell in a world of people who would probably love the game, however may fear if they will even “fit” in or maybe even be a little intimidated. I hate that when I bring a buddy out who’s new to the game, he gets bombarded with all the things he’s not supposed to do. He’s got to sand and seed everything, don’t walk talk, chew gum, make eye contact or even blink when someone is about to hit a sure fired slice into someone’s backyard pool as they cruise to shooting a smooth 100. After working a hard week listening to however many boss’s he has. Now, to relax, he’s going to take up golf. But first we need you to; tuck in your shirt, wear a collar, don’t hold anyone up, don’t walk on anyone’s lines, rake the traps, don’t fish for balls, watch where your shadows go, don’t drive the cart to close to the green, (inhale), no mulligans, and whatever you do don’t cheat on your scorecard! It’s 2013 for god’s sake, can’t we just collectively exhale. My point is, needless to say, if it wasn’t for beer, he’d never be back. Remember starting football? We just threw a ball around, basketball, throw it at the round thing, don’t even get me started on how easy soccer is to pick up, just kick it! Sensing a disconnect here? Hold on, maybe it’s time for me to

exhale. It’s not Henrik’s fault for winning. It’s not the PGA’s fault that Fed Ex, a monster company, struck a deal to over pay for the point’s leader at the end of PGA Tour season. However, as a PGA Professional, much like a good friend should, I feel it’s my duty to say how far off the PGA of America is from “getting it”. It’s time to step back and revaluate who you’ve become, who you want to be and if you’re on the right track to get there. PGA, you’ve grown through the Tiger years. We learned from the boom of the roaring 20’s, tech boom in the 90’s then this latest debacle in 2008, be careful of the steep fall if you lose sight of the big picture. In the boom times companies forget what got them there, the customer. The PGA should have no better goal then growing the game. Losing track of the highest priority of attracting new golfers is getting lost somewhere between the headlines of “Is Tiger going to win another major” and “Buy company xyz’s new $500 driver”. In closing, PGA, please start relating to the rest of us. Get less expensive, easier to understand, friendly and don’t advertise so much how much money everybody wins! That’s not relatable. Worse yet, it’s a turn off for potential future golfers your starving industry would love to have on their course. If your product were enjoyable, relatable, AFFORDABLE and fun, you would have no problem in your effort of “Growing The Game”.

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by Eleni P. Austin

THE LONELY WILD

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lush, albeit lonely harmonies and cascading guitar riffs. The tune, which was inspired by the Arab Spring, builds slowly… “You can’t ignore the sound of one drum, when it’s played by millions.” Shifting from impossible beauty to controlled chaos in a matter of minutes. (Much like the events that influenced the song). “Banks And Ballrooms” also offers political commentary. Anchored by a tribal tattoo and cyclonic guitar riffs, the lyrics offer a stinging indictment of greed.. “The richest men carry the country straight to it’s grave.” Midway through, the rhythm shifts to a seesaw cadence, the manic crescendo winds down to a lone note of feedback. It’s hard to believe that The Lonely Wild is just a five-piece. Their sweeping, cinematic sound feels as though an orchestra is behind them. Never is this more apparent than on “Everything You Need” and “Keep Us Whole.” The former is powered by a pummeling backbeat and Mariachi horns. A simple declaration of love, “I will beat your heart, if you will beat mine” is tour de force. Sweet and sour harmonies bleed into war cry urgency. At the instrumental break the brass stutters and flutters through the ramshackle rhythm. Dusty, loping and lonesome, the latter instantly conjures up Spaghetti Western imagery. Accented by Sergio Leone-style melodica, roiling timpani, rippling castanets and coiled guitar, it’s easy to envison a poncho-wearin’ cheroot-chompin’ Clint Eastwood. Perhaps in a clinch with Stevie Nicks’ “Gold Dust Woman.” With “Closer Than The Needle” and “Come Back,” The Lonely Wild” tackle more personal themes, the intertwined addictions of love and drugs. “Closer…” opens with a series of filigreed guitar notes. Carroll’s

lone vocals limn the heartbreak, as Williams provides subtle backing. The lyrics offer love as a substitute for drugs… “Hold me closer than the needle, feel the emptiness I feel/ Hold me closer I am real, fill the emptiness you feel-we feel.” The mood is desperate and desolate. “Come Back Down” is haunted Psychobilly thick with Banshee vocals, pounding percussion and rattlesnake guitar riffs. It feels like “Ghost Riders In The Sky” on acid. But the tumult cannot camouflage the lyrics’ exigent pleas to forsake addiction. “Flames To Fight,” “Bankrupt” and “Buried In Murder” come across like a song suite that address our global responsibilities. “Flame..” blends a hiccup-y beat, rippling piano fills and piquant guitar licks. Supple harmonies provide a bedrock for soaring guitars, the lyrics offer grim predictions… “All you sleeping children growing unseen in the night/ We’re sowing your forgiveness in the sheets we tuck so tight, we give you nothing but guided light.” Couched in aching harmonies and a gorgeous melody, “Bankrupt” weds a ticktock Waltz rhythm to lyrics that criticize the

Baby Boom generation who “grew up and grew backwards” from idealists to corporate sell-outs. They have abdicated their responsibilities to successive generations… “We blew smoke and we got really high, a good day for white collar crime/ Pass on the problem when it’s time, say you misjudged this when it’s time.” Finally, “Buried The Murder” acknowledges we are all complicit for the world’s problems. It’s Sturm Und Drang set to music. A foot stomping dirge, the final verse is a rueful pas de deux between keening guitar and Carroll’s confessional vocals… “When I talk like a liar, when I’ve sold all my dreams/When I stand tall like a monument, that’s when you’ll know I’ll never wash clean.” The song ends with a beautiful piano coda. Other stand out tracks include the (almost) instrumental of “Who’s Calling,” which is powered by sleigh bells and guitar pyrotechnics. “Over Edgeware” chronicles the urban warfare that still erupts in the mean streets of Los Angeles. The album closes with the fragile “Over The Hill.” Cautiously optimistic, the slow building tune delivers a momentary respite from our catalogue of woes. A sliver of faith shines through the gloom… “This tired voice may outlive my body, may ride on the wind that’s gonna blow me into dust.” As wonderful as The Sun As It Comes is, it’s not easily categorized. The band explore myriad influences. Andrew Carroll is the band’s sole composer, but Ryan Ross’ rich arrangements bring each song to life. The Lonely Wild has produced the best debut of 2013.

September 26 to October 2, 2013

Valley Rhythms Living Legend Herb Jeffries Celebrates His 100th Birthday

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hese Days, pop music is a sea of suspenders, tattooed teen-idols and spokes models. Television is inundated with contest shows that create by committee, replicate and recycle, and test market talent. Despite this cynical commodification of art, real music still flourishes. You just need to look for it. The Lonely Wild is a band that make music the old fashioned way. By and for themselves. Andrew Carroll (vocals, guitars) and Ryan Ross (bass, keys, trumpet and melodica) came together in the arty Los Angeles district of Silverlake. Originally, they were part of a group called You & Me & Iowa. From the ashes of that band they formed The Lonely Wild in 2010. The original line-up included Andrew Schneider, (guitars) Jennifer Talesfore (vocals) and Edward Cercedes (drums, percussion and timpani). In 2011 they recorded an EP, Dead End. Talesfore left the band and Jessi Williams stepped in, touring with the band and recording their first full-length effort, The Sun As It Comes. (Edward Cercedes left the band after the album was recorded and was replaced Dave Farina. ) Rarely has a debut seemed so fully formed, with nary a false move. The album opens with the one-two punch of the title track and “Banks And Ballrooms.” “Sun…” is built around a thumping heartbeat rhythm,

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ow many people do you know can say that they were discovered by Louis Armstrong, sang with the Duke Ellington Band and traveled throughout the world performing for countless audiences, four different members of Royalty and six American Presidents: Truman, Nixon, Ford, Bush Sr., Clinton and George Bush Jr.? There’s only one person who can own up to those titles and that person is, the legendary Herb Jeffries. A surprise to everyone, Jeffries and his wife, Savanah, made their appearance at Cafe Aroma in Idyllwild on Tuesday, September 24, to celebrate his 100th birthday. Those fortunate enough to be in the restaurant in Idyllwild that day, were certainly captivated by him, as he held court in the room named in his honor. Phonograph records, CDs, movie posters, photographs, a riding saddle and a pair of spurs line the walls of the dining room which seats six comfortably. “It is so nice to be back in Idyllwild,” said Jeffries. “I am looking forward to spending some time in the Desert.”

We are planning a celebration here in the Desert. If anyone is interested in knowing more information, please call me, Lola Rossi at (760) 322-8530 and keep your eyes and ears open and spread the word. “Herb is cruising the California Coast, don’t blink, ‘cause you might miss him,” said Savanah Jeffries. “Herb is having a great time seeing all his friends.” Born on September 24, 1913 in Detroit, Michigan to parents of Sicilian and mixed Irish heritage, Humberto Alejandro Balentino, at the age of 10, would dress up

as a circus clown and began singing at local circuses and carnivals. As a cocktail waiter he would sing to patrons garnering tips as the “singing waiter.” The management took notice and hired him to perform on the stage as a salaried entertainer, at that moment he knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. At a Michigan Democratic League engagement in 1933, Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong was so impressed by Jeffries’ baritone voice, he asked him to come to his table and handed him a napkin with a note scrawled on it and told him, “I want you to take this to Erskine Tate at the Savoy Ballroom in Chicago.” Jeffries took the bus to Chicago and after performing an impromptu audition, Tate eyed Jeffries suspiciously and asked him, “What nationality are you anyway?” Knowing Tate fronted an all black band, Jeffries’ medium dark complexion and straight black hair allowed him to pass as a Creole. He began earning fifteen dollars working three nights a week as a featured singer. It wasn’t long before Jeffries was recruited by Earl “Fatha” Hines to sing at the elegant “Grand Terrace,” which was Chicago’s answer to the Cotton Club. Broadcasting six nights a week on the radio, recording dates soon followed with a song entitled “Blues For Johnny” on the Brunswick label, which quickly became a popular hit raising Jeffries’ salary to seventy-five dollars a week. After touring the country Jeffries struck upon the idea of making a black cowboy movie to give inspiration and a hero image for all dark skinned people. Financing wasn’t easy to find for a new venture like this, but it was in Hollywood where Jeffries solicited Jed Buell Productions, a producer of novelty movies such as, “Terror Of Tiny Town”, a western that featured a cast of midgets. Jeffries utilized a stack of un-used scripts piled in a corner of Jed Buell’s office, and one script formally titled “Sunset On The Prairie” soon became “Harlem On The Prairie”. Things were finally coming together but finding a suitable role model who could ride,

sing and act became another obstacle. After many auditions it became apparent the only man for the job was Jeffries. Utilizing black ranch hands from a nearby ranch in Santa Barbara and existing movie sets in Hollywood, the Bronze Buckaroo movie series was born. One evening after making a round of personal appearances, Jeffries found out Duke Ellington was appearing at the Apollo Theatre, he decided to show up in his full western outfit. Ellington invited him to sing a few songs and consequently Jeffries found himself touring again but this time all around the world as the male vocalist for the Duke Ellington Band. It was with Duke’s band that Jeffries’ signature song “Flamingo” was recorded and became a worldwide hit. Herb had this to say about Mr. Ellington, “I learned a lot about clothes, music and articulate speech from the Duke. As a movie star I became a national celebrity,” remembers Jeffries, “but as lead vocalist for the Duke Ellington Band, I became known throughout the world.” After leaving the Ellington Band, Jeffries fell in love with France and opened a nightclub aptly named “The Flamingo” which became one of the hottest nightspots in downtown Paris. There is so much to say about my friend, Herb Jeffries, we are waiting for the release of his book. Happy Birthday Herb. May God continue to bless you with health and happiness. Fans all over the world, love you!

September 26 to October 2, 2013

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by Janet McAfee

Save A Pet’s New Animal Hospital

ur 4-legged friends now have a wonderful new place to care for them when they need medical care. Save-A-Pet animal shelter in Desert Hot Springs opens the doors this week to a new full service animal hospital. The small medical clinic once housed at the shelter has relocated into a beautiful 4,000 square foot building on the main street of town at 13700 Palm Drive in Desert Hot Springs.

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This sweet dog will melt your heart! Sugar is a little 6-yr-old Spaniel/Chihuahua mix with a heart of gold. A great family dog, Sugar loves kids and other dogs. Meet Sugar at Save A Pet animal shelter, located at 67-600 18th Avenue in Desert Hot Springs, open 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm daily for adoptions. Call (760) 329-8510

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Crosby is the gorgeous gray guy, and Nash is wearing a tuxedo. Stills got himself a new home, and we are left to “Carry On” singing as a duo at Loving All Animals in Palm Desert. We are a pair of 3-month-old male kittens. Please adopt us together. We promise to “Love the One We’re With!”. We are neutered, vaccinated and microchipped, and lots of fun. Call (760) 834-7000.

Now called the Animal Hospital of Desert Hot Springs, the facility is one of two low-cost veterinary hospitals serving the Coachella Valley. They offer low-cost spay and neutering, in addition to low-cost shot clinics on Wednesday and Saturday. Hospital manager, Skip Swanlund, gave us a guided tour. The lovely modern building houses three exam rooms, surgery suite, a large treatment area, an isolation room,

and kennel areas. Services offered include general and dental surgery, kitten and puppy services, digital x-ray, and general checkups. Open to the public, the hospital also provides medical services for the animals awaiting adoption at the Save-A-Pet shelter. At the pre-opening event, I spotted Executive Director, Ann Woods, bottle feeding four tiny 2-day-old kittens that were dropped off at the shelter after their mother cat died. Woods works tirelessly, and saving these tiny babies will require feeding every 3 hours. This type of loving care goes on at Save-A-Pet every day. Save-A-Pet is the home to many medical miracles. The tiny terrier pictured here named Helga arrived at their clinic with horrendous wounds, near death after being attacked by 2 larger dogs. The owners had no money, and signed the dog over to SaveA-Pet. Dr. Anderson completed several surgeries, and the terrier made a miraculous recovery. With a bigger facility, there will be more miracles and more lives saved. The Animal Hospital of Desert Hot

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Springs is a partnership between the old Save-A-Pet clinic with Dr. Kip Madsen, the only private practice veterinarian in that city. Dr. Madsen is enthusiastic about this new venture commenting, “I’ve practiced here in Desert Hot Springs for 25 years, but I couldn’t have a facility with state of the art equipment like this on my own. To be invited by Save-A-Pet to partner in a project like this is a dream come true. This animal hospital is a good thing for the entire Coachella Valley community.” Veterinarian Dr. Susan Anderson, Save-A-Pet’s medical director, will join Dr. Madsen in providing services six days a week, Monday through Saturday. Here is a bit of history about Save-APet. In 1983, Mary Sydnes, animal lover and philanthropist, rescued two dogs from the street and decided to start a “no kill” animal shelter. She bought a piece of land in Desert Hot Springs, and founded Save-APet. During the past 30 years, Save-A-Pet has rescued thousands of animals in danger from euthanasia in public shelters. They took in dozens of dogs who were airlifted out of the Katrina disaster in New Orleans. They have helped thousands of homeless animals with socialization, medical care, food, and eventually placed them in loving homes. The shelter is now home to over 125 dogs and cats waiting for their “furever” homes. Now another woman also named Mary helped create this latest venture for SaveA-Pet. Mary Kahn passed away recently, leaving her entire estate to help the animals at Save-A-Pet. Her generous gift made the new hospital a reality, and Mary’s name is inscribed over the entry. The pet hospital helps sustain the shelter, provides full care for the shelter’s animals, and offers affordable veterinary services to the public. Save-A-Pet receives no public funding, and relies on donations from the public. You can mail a check to this worthy nonprofit organization at P.O. Box 602, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. You can donate online to Pay Pal on their website www. saveapetonline.org. The shelter, located at 67-600 18th Avenue in Desert Hot Springs is open 7 days a week for pet adoptions from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. You can contact them at (760) 329-8510. You are invited to the Grand Opening of this new pet hospital on Saturday, October 5, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. There will be tours, refreshments, raffle prizes, and the opportunity to meet the staff. To schedule an appointment at Animal Hospital of Desert Hot Springs, call (760) 251-1400. This new resource will help our precious pets stay happy and healthy.

September 26 to October 2, 2013

by Rick Riozza

George Clooney Tequila Sighting at Las Casuelas Terraza

ey—there’s never a problem clearing off the wine bar when some flavorsome suds or a notable potent potable comes our way. And so it was the other night, when Las Casuelas Terraza, the famed Mexican Palm Springs eatery, played host to the most “friendliest & honest” Tequila in town: Casamigos Blanco & Reposado. Just out-of-the-gate—bottling began late last year—this spirit has already garnered “Celebrity Status” due to its star-studded cast which includes actor and humanitarian George Clooney along with his friend, restaurant mogul Rande Gerber (Cindy Crawford’s hubby), and Discovery Land Co. CEO and founder Mike Meldman. When asked about how Casamigos came to be, Clooney and Gerber said, “We were on a never-ending search for the perfect Tequila. Our idea was to make the best tasting, smoothest Tequila whose taste didn’t have to be covered up with salt or lime.” Clooney continued, “We worked on [its] creation with our master distiller in Jalisco Mexico for years and held many blind tastings until we got it right. That’s why Casamigos (roughly translated to “house of friends”) is made from only the finest, hand-selected, 100% Blue Weber agaves. “The agaves are harvested after maturing for a minimum of seven years and are handchosen for size and quality. An 80-hour fermentation process (double the industry standard, mind you) results in a deep, rich flavor and produces Tequila that is smooth with no burn. “Casamigos was always intended as our house Tequila for our homes in Mexico these past five years and only recently, at the urging of people who enjoyed it with us, we decided to make it available to the public.” This celebrated Casamigos marketing push came to Las Casuelas Terraza at the perfect time to fête Mexican Independence Week. And as you would expect, neo-Rat-Packer George Clooney and company focused their loyalty to this locale in having their lovely brand representative, Leah Kouba, to join in with a Casamigos Tequila Dinner Pairing in Terraza’s beautiful night-fiesta setting. Tequila pairing dinner? One could question

the ability to accompany a four course meal with continual Tequila consumption—but no one was complaining! Actually, things where kept simple. As mentioned, Casamigos currently comes in two expressions: Blanco and Reposado (“rested” seven months in premium-aged in whiskey barrels). The eager patrons were lead into a lovely picturesque dining room where a mural of a quaint Mexican village covered an entire wall. Was that a yelp of “Viva! Pancho! we heard? Terraza’s culinary line-up began with the Quesitos plate, Cotija, Guayaba, Spiced Jicama, Candied Almonds, and a fresh-baked Bolillo Roll paired with the delicious Pilsner-style Mexicali Clara Beer served with the house Sangrita Verde in a shot-glass. This Sangrita— usually red in color, was a fruitful concoction especially designed by the staff for the evening. And whether one drank the shot alongside the beer, poured into the beer, or simply shot—no one cared!—we were already having a good time Next came the fresh multi-citrus flavored and vibrant-hued Tropical Salad course delivered around the same time as the Casamigos Blanco—which was itself presented in a snifter glass. One would think that all attention would have been on the celebrity liquor served like a cognac, and yes, we were delighted to be sipping on this new Tequila, but the salad—which is always available here, was to everyone’s delight and did its calling to highlight and match the flavors and nuances of Clooney’s Tequila. Everyone loved the Blanco with its aroma hints of citrus, mint, and green agave along with light tastes of vanilla, cinnamon, licorice, and grapefruit. Because of its subtleness & lightness, this Tequila lasted through the entire

meal—in other words, we had several refills! Paired with the Casamigos Reposado was the fantastic half-chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa. The acidity and freshness of the salsa cradling the chicken was absolutely onpoint. And although the Casuelas’ “Mazatlanstyle” cuisine (happily!) shuns any real use of cumino spice, for this evening, just a wonderful touch of the seasoning gave complexity to the dish and additional appreciation in tasting the spirit. The Reposado carries wonderful whiffs of caramel and cocoa on the nose, a silky medium texture & body with a finish of dry fruits. For as tasty as this was, most of the diners went back to the Blanco to accompany their dish and kept the “heavier” Reposado for sipping after dinner. Indeed, the Blanco lasted literally into the dessert of the Tequila Lime Sorbet. Icy, limey, light & refreshing, most of us kept pouring the white Tequila into the Martini-shaped sorbet glass and sipping up the slushy potion. Dinner party or Tequila party, call it what you will but that was some tasty evening!

And of course rumors abounded as to the appearance of, well—you know who. Later while sitting at a table full of very happy ladies, I overheard a loud whisper, “Hey—was that him?—did you see George over there at the bar? Her friend smiled back and after another sip of Tequila she said, “I see George every night—in my dreams.” Okay—check please! Las Casuelas Terraza has a really cool circular bar to shimmy up to with over 70 premium Tequilas available that now welcomes Casamigros to its stable. I recommend stopping by soon to enjoy not only the tastes, but the sights & sounds of a fiesta. Rick is the desert’s sommelier-about-town who conducts and entertains at various wine events and tastings (which apparently includes Tequila). Contact winespectrum@aol.com

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By Raymond Bill

Guacamoles: A Palm Springs Secret

hile enjoying some time off with the family in Portland, OR, I was fortunate enough to enjoy inspiring dishes with cultural influences from all over the world. I had falafels from a food truck, various fried treats from local pubs and fresh seafood and delicacies from the finest restaurants downtown. I did not always receive five star service, yet every experience left a positive impact. As I return to the desert with a more relaxed perspective, I am seeking out the best culinary creations, regardless of the package in which it is presented. My recent discovery, I’ll admit, I had over looked for over twenty years. Guacamoles Restaurant is not a large restaurant, nor is it a full service eatery with a bar. This small, central strip mall location focuses on the Mexican favorites with big flavors for small prices. From classics like

enchiladas and burritos to more modern creations like tortilla-less tacos (which are more like lettuce wraps than tacos), Guacamoles has it all. For 24 years, this family owned and operated restaurant has been serving lunch and dinner with family recipes and smiles. My date and I were fortunate to share some time with the owner and hear the passion he has for this place, his dream. We shared a few favorites including “The Big Guac” burrito which is filled with just about everything in the kitchen! The flavors were as big as the portions. The diced roasted chicken was tender and wellseasoned. We would also share the fresh fish tacos and shrimp tacos. The fish was a generous piece of Atlantic cod that easily flaked apart. The sauce is a secret but I’ll say it was rich, savory and addictive! We wanted to try the nachos as well, even though we were quite satisfied with the amount of food we had just received, but as a nacho lover, I had to know how they would “stack up”. Upon the owner’s suggestion, we would share the Guacs Nachos made with shoestring fries instead of their homemade tortilla chips. With all the classic toppings, diced carne asada and homemade salsa from the salsa bar, they

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from fade-in to fade-out and was satisfied when I left the theater. The supporting cast includes Maria Bello, Melissa Leo, Viola Davis and Terrence Howard. There’s not a single false move in the fabrication of this remarkable film. I would put PRISONERS in the same category as SE7EN and SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. If you like suspenseful crime thrillers, you will be rewarded. See it on the big screen at Cinemas Palme d’Or. Now playing.

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Unsettling and intense, this superbly crafted drama about the kidnapping of two young girls from two different families follows the anguish and anger of an increasingly unhinged father (Hugh Jackman) and the hunt for the kidnapper by a determined detective (Jake Gyllenhaal). Stunningly photographed by Roger Deakins, the Denis Villeneuve directed and Aaron Guzikowski scripted thriller is in fact a chilling horror film about what happens when rage and madness infect a family from both the inside and outside. Jackman is always a treat to watch whether as Wolverine or Jean Valjean, but here he gives perhaps his best screen performance. The nightmare that has enveloped his family is unthinkable and the extremes of his rage are terrifying yet understandable. Jackman’s desperation is as scary as the kidnapping as he takes out his anger on a prime, mostly silent, suspect (Paul Dano). There’s more than one prisoner in this nicely crafted film that never looses its sense of dread. I was fully engaged

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here is a reason the CVW “Pet Place” column by Janet McAfee is so popular. People love their animals. Pet owners know that whether dog, cat, bird, fish, rat, snake or whatever living thing you may care for, it is not merely an “animal.” It is a conscious, thinking, living being that we as humans relate to in more ways then just feeding. In Virginia Morell’s, Animal Wise: The Thoughts and Emotions of Our Fellow Creatures (Crown Publishing, 304 pages) she looks at the scientific evidence that proves our fellow creatures with whom we share this amazing planet are indeed intelligent and emotional. To those of us who have been blessed to have relationships with animals, this may seem obvious. There is no doubt that our beloved pets are smart and have feelings. Observe the wild critters that come into your yard and you know they’re not mindless as well. But for the scientific community, it has been a challenge to accept that animals can make complex, cognitive decisions, or have genuine emotions. For one, there has always been the fear of anthropomorphism -- attributing human thoughts and feelings to animals -- that has made studying animal behavior complicated. How, as humans, can we

objectively interpret, let alone prove that a rat is happy, an elephant grieves or a bird is joyful? These are human qualities. Another hindrance in the advancement of understanding animal thinking is because psychologists rather than biologists have dominated the field of cognitive behavior. Since Darwin, science had looked at animals as only evolutionary steppingstones, unworthy and unnecessary in the advancement of our human nature and experience. Morell even intimates that keeping animals “stupid” and incapable of feeling may be beneficial to the food industry. The more we know about animal’s intelligence, the less likely we may be to eat or experiment on them.

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But the scientific community has finally taking note. Over the last decade and a half, author Morell shows us the significant work that has been done that proves animals, as well as insects, are neurologically equipped to communicate effectively, make decisions and experience emotions. She includes impressive experiments by scientists all around the globe that reveal cognition and sentience is intertwined in animals. The book begins with ants. The ant brain has a hundred thousand neurons, pretty impressive when you consider their miniscule size -- humans have a hundred billion. Ants are able to function without leadership and teach new generations all they need to know to keep their complex society functioning effectively. Experiments with fish and birds show their remarkable ability to consider their environment, adjust their thinking and make decisions. Morell includes research on rats, elephants, dolphin, chimpanzees, which all have amazing abilities, intelligence and emotions. In addition, they each have sophisticated forms of communication. Dogs and wolves are also included in Animal Wise. Morell points out that Darwin was a dog person. Owning many dogs, he believed dogs had the power to reason, feel love, jealousy, pride and had a conscience. But his observations were anecdotal and not accepted by the scientific community. Besides Pavlov and a few others, cognition research on dogs was not taken seriously because humans shaped dog behavior. Fortunately, that has changed over the last few decades, and although it is true dogs resemble the minds of their humans, dog studies are now accepted and have helped us learn about our own minds. Recent studies show that dogs prefer to be with humans almost from the moment they open their eyes. Given a choice, a dog would choose a human companion over another dog. Researchers now agree that dogs and humans share numerous

behaviors and traits and share a desire to work together to accomplish a task. Results from animal behavior experiments have begun to shape and improve laws regarding the humane treatment and protection of animals. However, the scientific community still argues over the definition of animal when it comes to mice, rats, fish and birds. Not surprising considering these creatures are the most popular in laboratory experimentation. All animals possess valuable wisdom from which we humans can learn. We can be enlightened by their sensitivity, experience and knowledge. We are all related and share the same planet. Wildlife and domestic animal are an integral part of our existence and humans need to be far more respectful, thoughtful and considerate of their place and contribution. At times this book just blows one’s mind. What creatures know, think and feel is intense, moving and beautiful. It may be that all living things -- even plants(?) -are conscience beings. Author Morell is a science writer and an animal lover. She does a great job bringing the experiments to life and describing the various attributes the creatures display. Morell puts the reader right in the lab and field with the animals. In Animal Wise, Morell is not asking how we are different from the animals, but how are we alike. We are just at the beginning of understanding our fellow creatures and there is so much more to learn. Animals have been on the planet longer than we have. Maybe it’s time to tune in, listen and value their contribution while we still can. It is exciting to think about all we can learn and all we don’t know.

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ollowing on the debut of Apple’s iPhone 5S’ futuristic fingerprint scanner last week, let’s look at the past, present and future of the smartphone a device that exploded onto the market over the last ten years and changed the way most of us run our lives. Worldwide, 2.5 billion people have cell phones with nearly half using smartphones. The first mobile phone debuted in 1946 - a Bell Company developed eighty pound phone that filled a car trunk and operated over the AT&T phone network. With approximately 5,000 users, it operated in 100 towns and certain highway corridors with operators making all connections for the mobile phone users. The only ones using

the system back then were reporters, truck fleet operators and utility companies. Ten years later, Ericcson rolled out a mobile phone where users could directly dial from their cars without the assistance of an operator. Still heavy at eighty-eight pounds, the phone installed only operated in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden. It wasn’t until 1973 that a handheld mobile phone existed. Created by Motorola, the phone was not widely accessible until ten years later at which point the phone cost was $3,995, the current day equivalent is $8,700. IBM developed the first smartphone in 1992. Sold by BellSouth, it was called The Simon. It addition to phone calls, The Simon worked as a fax machine and sent emails via its touch screen. Two years later, Nokia debut the first widely accepted smartphone when it combined the PDA (personal digital

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assistant) and the cell phone. Blackberry joined the smartphone market in 2002 by focusing primarily on government and corporate markets by offering encrypted emails. Apple began developing the iPhone in 2004 with its debut in 2007 - a year when Nokia sold 78 million smartphones vs. Microsoft’s 15 million, Blackberry’s 12 million, iPhone’s 3 million and Palm’s 2 million. Only four years later in 2011, Nokia sold 112 million, 2009 newcomer Google Android operated on 67 million smartphones, Blackberry 47 million, Apple 46 million and Microsoft 12 million. This year, Nokia and Blackberry which collectively sold 159 million smartphones in 2011 have only sold 13 million and are nearly gone from the smartphone market. Through June 30th, Android was sold on 340 million smartphones, Apple 69 million, Microsoft 14 million, Blackberry 12 million and Nokia only 1 million. The stunning demise of former industry leaders Nokia and Blackberry were due to far superior smartphones from Samsung and HTC using the Android operating system, the use of iPhones on many corporate networks and customer demand for apps. For an early look at the future, one need look no further than Google Glass. Worn like glasses, Google Glass is operated through voice commands that allow you to take pictures or video and access and view the

Internet from a screen an inch from your eye. Via Bluetooth, phone calls are made by tethering the glasses to your smartphone. Many smartphone developers are working on different bracelets and watches that have all the functionality of your smartphone as well as the ability to be linked to Google Glass and earpieces. Another future advancement is a smartphone the size of a pen with an earpiece that fits inside your ear canal. Apple and others are working on smartphones that recharge automatically from solar panels. Other future players may include Facebook which is working on a phone that integrates with social media. Amazon is rumored to be at work on a smartphone that integrates with their Kindle and sales platform. Many wonder if Nintendo and other gaming companies might develop handheld gaming devices that also work as smartphones. One thing is for certain - tomorrow’s smartphone will be faster, smaller, less expensive and smarter.

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or the past six months, the console war between Microsoft and Sony has been bellowing through conventions halls, and conference rooms, muting the sweet, sweet songs of those deemed obsolete in the war of gaming domination. Until Now... Xi3 Corporation, famous for their adorably cute, and extremely powerful modular computers, finally released live game play on their modular steam backed gaming PC. Within its 4 inch per side frame, the PISTON Console holds 128GB SSD, a 3.2GHz quad-core AMD R464 processor with integrated graphics, and 8GB of RAM to start. Want more? So do I. After the release of the PISTON Consoles, Xi3 will release upgraded and effortlessly interchangeable parts, including I/O Cards, and CPUs, allowing complete customization, and optimization in less than 5 minutes. The Windows based PISTON Console offers a truly immersive gaming experience with native triple monitor support, and vivid visuals supported by 384 graphics cores for smooth, stunning and uninterrupted gameplay with an average of 70-80 fps. Will this console hold up to radical 10-24hr gaming sessions during double XP? YES! This

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eco-friendly console runs on just 40 watts of energy, less than most household light bulbs, and the entire thing is still smaller than the battery block used to power an Xbox 360. After talking with a few inside connections at Xi3, I was able to get some not-so-cookie-cutter information about the PISTON Console. I have been told that the steam based gaming console may not be aimed at the Xbox, and Playstation gamers, but will be an effortless transition for PC gamers, new and veteran alike. It’s faster and more efficient than a normal sized PC with the same specs, and still $300-$500 cheaper. It will also have its own line of peripherals, although it’s unclear as to what they will be, or who will be making them. And yes, I asked if it came in pink. Unfortunately, not at this time, but maybe in the future? The PISTON Console is estimated to release on Black Friday, 2013. For those

of you sold on its $999.99 base price tag, you can pre-order at Xi3.com. Those who pre-ordered at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) will receive their PISTON Console two weeks before the rest of the consoles ship! That means two weeks, of solid bragging rights, candid pics on Instagram and Facebook, and in-your-face gloating with a gaming console small enough to hide from your jealous friends! As a female, the size and convenience of making this into a pchuahua, (part PC, part chihuahua) for optimal portability and gaming had me sold instantly. BUT, as a

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By Bruce cathcart

Breaking Bad

ou have rented your house out to a seemingly very nice young man whose high school chemistry teacher was diagnosed with 3rd stage lung cancer and convinces him (when their mobile RV laboratory won’t start) to cook methamphetamine in the basement of YOUR home. Sound familiar? Each year thousands of homes that have been used as meth labs are sold to unsuspecting buyers across the U.S.A. “Cooking” or even smoking meth inside a home leaves behind hazardous chemicals such as iodine, mercury, lead, lithium, and other poisons, that permeate the walls, ceilings, insulation, floors and carpets. It is estimated that for every one pound of meth that is manufactured in a home it leaves behind five pounds of hazardous waste. Exposure to even small amounts of these poisons can damage the human nervous system, liver and blood especially in small children. Babies still in the womb if exposed can have birth defects and developmental problems. Early signs for adults living in a home with meth contamination can include nosebleeds, migraines, and mouth sores. This is very dangerous stuff we are dealing with here. There are no federal rules that require sellers/landlords or their agents to disclose a home’s meth lab history. The state of California does have a specific law that requires a seller to disclose in writing to a buyer a “pending order” issued by a local health officer prohibiting the

use or occupancy of a property contaminated by meth activity. But if only 1 out of 100 meth labs are ever busted the odds are against having a pending order issued on the home you are looking to buy. There is also a law that requires sellers/landlords to disclose to buyers/tenants any known hazards existing on the property, as well as a duty on both the seller/landlord and their agents to disclose any and all known material facts that can affect the property. Clearly the key word here is “known”. If they have no knowledge of any prior meth activity they cannot be held responsible to disclose what they do not know. There is also no requirement that a house be tested for meth lab activity. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the buyer to inspect, test, and discover if the home was used as a meth lab on the buyer. For concerned buyers there are several do-it-yourself testing kits that I found online ranging from $10.00 to $50.00 and one for $109.00 that includes 3 tests. Since most meth contaminated houses have no odor or visual signs it makes sense that if you are going to test a house that you do it in more than one spot. These DIY kits are reliable if they test positive for meth, but if they do not there is no guarantee that the house is safe. The only way to be certain is to hire a professional inspector which can cost anywhere from $500.00 to over $2,000.00. There are other things a buyer can do

besides testing to help determine if a home may have been used as a meth lab. I always recommend to potential buyers that they talk with the neighbors BEFORE they close escrow on their new home. These folks will have a pretty good idea of what went on in the home with the previous occupants. If the sellers are or were last occupying the property ask about them and see if any red flags go up. Checking with the police and county health departments for any complaints, reports filed, or suspicious activity at the home is also a good idea. The DEA even has a National Clandestine Laboratory Register… but I checked it out and only 7 homes in the Coachella Valley were on this list. The cost to test, clean up, decontaminate, rehabilitate, and then retest is never cheap and in some cases can exceed $100,000.00. Always trust your instincts and use your common sense. If you are at all concerned make sure and get the property tested before you close escrow. This week’s real estate tip: Most meth contaminated houses have no odor or visual signs, but sometimes they do. Unexplainable problems like yellow stained carpet and walls or eroded plumbing and electrical might be evidence of chemical cooking inside the home. Obviously rubber gloves and tubing, dust/ gas masks, scientific glassware, coolers and camp stoves left behind are a pretty good indicator. But also a combination of empty or

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Safety Tips

Fall Safely By Staying Ahead! full containers of acetone, muriatic acid, brake cleaner, drain cleaner, iodine, phosphorus, ether, battery acid, lye, lantern fuel, propane canisters or antifreeze can also be signs of a meth lab on site. Use extreme caution here and if appropriate call the meth hotline at 1-888-NO-2-METH. 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.

emperatures are dropping, it’s getting darker earlier, baseball is wrapping up and football is beginning… Fall is in the air! Fall is now official as of Sunday, September 22nd, and as we head into cooler weather and the upcoming holiday season now is a good time to be reminded and start preparing ourselves for winter and holiday safety says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. “We’ll spend the next several months sharing specific safety information, however, this may be a good time to start thinking ahead as we move into Fall.” Most people will spend more time inside their homes cooking, holiday celebrations, using fireplaces, furnaces, and heaters as winter nears sys Chief DiGiovanna. It’s time to service your furnace, use fireplaces safely and use caution with space heaters. Exercise candle caution, change smoke alarm batteries during time change, practice Halloween safety, clean yard drains, use caution on ladders when cleaning roofs and gutters from leaves, needles and twigs

before the rain season as well as preparing for those Santa Ana winds we get this time of year. Shoes or boots may be wet causing you to slip as you climb the ladder. Keep your driveway and walkway clear of falling leaves. They get very slippery when they are wet. Check and replace any home fire

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extinguishers that have expired. Always wear work gloves when doing outside yard work. It’s important to start planning now by staying ahead and not falling behind. Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna For more safety tips visit: http://www. cdc.gov/family/autumn/.

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here are a lot of deodorants and anti-antiperspirants out there today. Some are not harmful to the body, others can be. Deodorants are more benign and easier to find ‘healthy’ alternatives because deodorants do not stop perspiration. They only deodorize. So find ones that have natural scents and chemical free if you can. The bad ones, which are the antiperspirants, (Anti- against, perspireto sweat), are the ones that actually stop sweating, and can be harmful.

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and usually settles in organs or nerve tissue if the body continues to get exposed to it. If it settles in your brain, Alzheimer’s disease can result. Aluminum can inhibit calcium absorption and lead to bone density loss. Anemia, impaired intellect and digestive problems are just a few side effects of aluminum toxicity. I would not recommend this to anyone. That is why there are no truly healthy Antiperspirants. I recommend natural deodorants from companies like ‘Alvera’, or ‘Free Life’. Perspiring is also one way the body gets rid of toxins. As long as we are clean and do not have toxins coming out, sweat should not have an odor. The body’s cooling mechanisms are a natural thing that keeps us from overheating. In this society however, many seem to be embarrassed of some of our body’s natural functions, (like sweating, or breast feeding in public). The more truth we have, the more we can make sound purchasing decisions. Please feel free to email me for questions or comments.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’ve got a good feeling about your relationship with intimacy in the coming weeks. Judging from the astrological omens, I think you will have a good instinct about how to drum up interesting fun with your most important allies. You’ll just naturally know what to do to make your collaborative efforts synergistic. So by all means cash in on this potential. Don’t just sit back and hope for the best; rather, call on your imagination to provide you with original ideas about how to make it all happen. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Would you be willing to go to extraordinary lengths to transform aspects of your life that you have felt are hard to transform? Now would be a good time to do that. Luck will flow your way if you work on healing your number one wound. Unexpected help and inspiration will appear if you administer tough love to any part of you that’s addicted, immature, or unconscious. Barriers will crumple if you brainstorm about new ways to satisfy your frustrated yearnings. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I bet your normal paranoia levels will decline in the coming weeks. Fears you take for granted won’t make nearly as much sense as they usually seem to. As a result, you’ll be tempted to wriggle free from your defense mechanisms. Useful ideas that your mind has been closed to may suddenly tantalize your curiosity. I won’t be surprised if you start tuning into catalysts that had previously been invisible to you. But here are my questions: Can you deal with losing the motivational force that fear gives you? Will you be able to get inspired by grace and pleasure rather than anxiety and agitation? I advise you to work hard on raising your trust levels. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Sometimes people have nothing to say because they’re too empty,” writes author Yasmin Mogahed, “and sometimes people have nothing to say because they’re too full.” By my reckoning, Cancerian, you will soon be in the latter category. A big silence is settling over you as new amusements and amazements rise up within you. It will be understandable if you feel reluctant to blab about them. They need more time to ripen. You should trust your impulse to remain a secret and a mystery for a while. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Insight is not a light bulb that goes off inside our heads,” says author Malcolm Gladwell. “It is a flickering candle that can easily be snuffed out.” Take that as a constructive warning, Leo. On the one hand, I believe you will soon glimpse quite a few new understandings of how the world works and what you could do to make it serve you better. On the other hand, you’ve got to be extra alert for these new understandings and committed to capturing them the moment they pop up. Articulate them immediately. If you’re alone, talk to yourself about them. Maybe even write them down. Don’t just assume you will be able to remember them perfectly later when it’s more convenient. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): After a storm, British wildlife lover Gary Zammit found a baby heron cowering in a broken nest. Its parents were dead. Zammit took the orphan under his wing. He named it Dude, and cared for it as it grew. Eventually he realized that Dude was never going to learn to fly unless he intervened. Filling his pockets full of the food that Dude loved, Zammit launched a series of flying lessons -- waving his arms and squawking as he ran along a flat meadow that served as a runway. Dude imitated his human dad, and soon mastered the art of flight. Can you see ways in which this story might have metaphorical resemblances to your own life, Virgo? I think it does. It’s time for your mind to teach your body an instinctual skill or self-care habit that it has never quite gotten right. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): For four days twice a year, the East China Sea recedes to create a narrow strip of land between two Korean islands, Jindo and Modo. People celebrate the “SeaParting Festival” by strolling back and forth along the temporary path. The phenomenon has been

called the “Korean version of Moses’ miracle,” although it’s more reasonably explained by the action of the tides. I foresee some sweet marvel akin to this one occurring in your life very soon, Libra. Be ready to take advantage of a special dispensation. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The desire for revenge is a favorite theme of the entertainment industry. It’s presented as being glamorous and stirring and even noble. How many action films build their plots around the hero seeking payback against his enemies? Personally, I see revenge as one of the top three worst emotions. In real life, it rarely has redeeming value. People who actively express it often wreak pain and ruin on both others and themselves. Even those who merely stew in it may wound themselves by doing so. I bring this up, Scorpio, because now is an excellent time for you to shed desires for revenge. Dissolve them, get rid of them, talk yourself out of indulging in them. The reward for doing so will be a great liberation. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Just for a few days, would you be willing to put your attention on the needs of others more than on your own? The weird thing is, your selfish interests will be best served by being as unselfish and empathetic and compassionate as you can stand to be. I don’t mean that you should allow yourself to be abused or taken advantage of. Your task is to express an abundance of creative generosity as you bestow your unique blessings in ways that make you feel powerful. In the words of theologian Frederick Buechner, you should go “to the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Imagine a scenario like this: The CEOs of five crazily rich U.S. corporations, including a major defense contractor, stage a press conference to announce that in the future they will turn down the massive welfare benefits and tax breaks the federal government has been doling out to them all these years. Now picture this: The Pope issues a statement declaring that since Jesus Christ never had a single bad word to say about homosexuals, the Catholic Church is withdrawing its resistance to gay rights. I am envisioning a comparable reversal in your life, Capricorn -- a flip-flop that seems equally improbable. But unlike the two I named, yours will actually unfold in the course of the next eight months. If it hasn’t already started yet, it will soon. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Matteo Ricci was an Italian Jesuit priest who lived from 1552 to 1610. For his last 28 years, he worked as a missionary in China. Corresponding with his friends and family back home required a lot of patience. News traveled very slowly. Whenever he sent out a letter, he was aware that there’d be no response for seven years. What would you express about your life right now if you knew your dear ones wouldn’t learn of it until 2017? Imagine describing to them in an old-fashioned letter what your plans will be between now and then . . . what you hope to accomplish and how you will transform yourself. Right now is an excellent time to take inventory of your long-term future. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The cosmos is granting you a poetic license to practice the art of apodyopsis with great relish. You know what apodyopsis is, right? It refers to the act of envisioning people naked -- mentally undressing them so as to picture them in their raw state. So, yes, by all means, Pisces, enjoy this creative use of your imagination without apology. It should generate many fine ramifications. For instance, it will prime you to penetrate beneath the surface of things. It will encourage you to see through everyone’s social masks and tune in to what’s really going on in their depths. You need to do that right now. Homework: What pose would it be a relief for you to drop? How are you faking, and what could you do to stop? Freewillastrology.com. Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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ne of the most frequent comments I hear as a yoga instructor is, “I could never practice yoga I can’t touch my toes.” My response, “All the more reason you should commence a yoga practice.” Often I hear, “yoga is too difficult or I am not sure it will be challenging enough for me”. Chances are you will find yoga challenging in different facets. Your body will be exercised differently than other disciplines. You will be henceforth exercising your mind, and with abundant dedication you will become soulful. Yoga continues to gain momentum and there are no signs of it diminishing. The most recent study, “Yoga in America” tells us there are 20.4 million Americans practicing yoga. The motivating factors leading people to yoga is to increase flexibility, improved general conditioning, stress relief, improving overall health and physical fitness. As a studio owner, I have learned first-hand people are seeking an alternative to the hard-core high impact workouts. To include the no pain no gain adage. I can attest yoga is as challenging or relaxing as you make your practice. When you step upon your mat for the first-time, apprehension may be present in your thoughts. Be confident that you have ventured into a studio, on your mat, because now is the time to embrace yoga. So you say, “how do I get started?”

Simple. Find a yoga studio, select a class appropriate for you level, dress comfortably and go for it. Ask a friend to join you. A healthy yoga community is a friendly community. Choose to commit yourself to at least 5 or more classes. When we attempt something new we should give it our best overall effort. Remember you don’t have to twist yourself in a pretzel to fit in to the yoga class. You will find there several others like you. However, you may see students in class who have been practicing for years and experience thriving results. Do not be intimidated. They began just like you. Be sure to share with your instructor if you have any injuries or current/previous illnesses. There are certain poses that may not be applicable to you. A responsible instructor will make sure you practicing safely. Here is an incentive to try yoga, bring this article to Evolve Yoga and receive $2.00 off your first-visit. Your first visit will be $8.00. Join the millions of people who are embarking on this life-changing endeavor. We welcome you and look forward to EVOLVING your LIFE. Bronwyn Ison, Owner of Evolve Yoga has been practicing yoga 14-years. Visit www.e-volveyoga.com for schedule, workshops, and special events. When we EVOLVE, you EVOLVE with us!

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environment you find appealing. How far are you willing to commute? Do you enjoy being part of a team, or are you happy working with data independently as a sole contributor? Are you attracted to a fastpaced environment laced with a steady flow of new challenges or do you prefer a consistent dose of repetitive detail work? When you begin the interview process keep attuned to company culture. Consider the organization’s mission. Would you be proud to be affiliated with a socially conscious company, or are you looking for a bottom line oriented culture? Size matters. Do you thrive in a large company that promotes from within or does a small family-type environment feel right? Working through this exercise helps increase your focus as you search for your dream job. A word of caution, it may take a bit of courage to decline a job offer that does not match your criteria. Do the proper thing, say no and be graceful about it. Waiting for the right opportunity may take some fortitude. In the long run, you will avoid a do-over and a career blunder. Life is too short for doovers. Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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