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Blasting Echo............................3 Art Scene...................................4 Remnants of Man......................5 Riverside County Jails..............6 Golf Column..............................6 Don’t be Clueless......................7 Local Music Spotlight...............8 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local......9 Sport Scene.............................10 Valley Rhythms.......................11 Pet Place..................................12 The Vino Voice.........................13 Club Crawler Nightlife............14 The Pampered Palette............16 Club Crawler Review...............17 Screeners.................................18 Book Review............................19 Restaurant Guide....................20 Classifieds...............................21 Dale Gribow on the Law.........22 ShareKitchen...........................22 Consider This...........................23 Free Will Astrology.................24 Mind, Body & Spirit................25 Health Fitness & Beauty.........25

lasting Echo front man, Josh Heinz, is quite happy with his current band. Formed in December of 2008 with guitarist Jeff Fortson, the band has been through several line-up changes. Actually there have been a few different bass players that have come and gone including Fortson himself who originally was the bass player but decided to take a brief hiatus from the band awhile back. Mondo Flores, who is known as one of the best bass players in the desert came on board early on but as the drummer and has held that post since. About a year ago Linda Lemke came into the fold on keyboards. Recently Fortson returned to the band but as an additional guitar player. “When Jeff was gone it was like there was always something missing,” shared Lemke. “Now that he’s back the sound is much better and things feel right again.” Fortson returns the respect to Lemke. “Jeff was the one who heavily suggested that we bring Linda in as a fulltime band member,” stated Heinz. “And as a band we all agreed that it would give us a fuller sound.” Lemke who is classically trained had never really played rock before. “They had to teach me,” she said smiling.

Heinz, who writes all of the lyrics says that Fortson has written over half of the music and that Flores then adds his touch. “Mondo makes everything better,” Heinz says laughing yet sincere. “And then Linda adds melody and depth.” Enter new bass player Laramie Eve, who also plays bass in the band Jekkel, which she helped form back in the early 2000’s with Jim and Katie Cathcart. “What it came down to was having someone who fits in with the band and really wants to be here,” said Flores. “And of course who’s also a really good bass player. And that’s Laramie.” Laramie just played her first show with Blasting Echo last week to rave reviews from fans and her band members. “She probably played better than any of us individually played,” stated Heinz proudly. “Basically she worked really hard and learned 9 songs in just a few weeks while she was still rehearsing with Jekkel.” Laramie says she’s excited about being in Blasting Echo as well. “I went to their first practice and I had so much fun playing their music and hanging out with them. It just feels really comfortable. There’s a really great vibe. It’s a lot of work juggling both bands but I’m having tons of fun.” Lemke is happy to have another

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female in the band. “It’s nice having more estrogen in the band. And I think it’s damn sexy having a female bass player.” You can’t help but notice from hanging out with this band that they have much respect for each other and seem like a family. So now that they have all the puzzle pieces together, what’s next for the band? “Hopefully in August we’re going to record a live CD to put out,” shared Heinz. “We’ve written some new songs and want to write some more with everyone contributing. Right now we have about 25 songs that we play live. So we’ll just have to see which ones make it on the CD.” Heinz says that this current line-up is the best ever. “We’re really looking forward to the bands future.” And now that they have a solid lineup they can start playing more live shows again. If you’ve never seen them perform live- you are really missing out. Heinz could easily be considered the best front man of any local rock band. He always brings his high energy and passion for his music to every show. Check them out this Saturday when they perform at The Red Barn in Palm Desert. Check them out on facebook/ blastingecho

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Art That Makes You Think

riginally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, local artist Lee Balan moved to southern California in the early 1960s. A true hippie who was also perhaps influenced by taking LSD during the peace and love movement, Lee hopes purveyors of his work will question for theirselves; “Who am I?” “Where am I from?” and “Where am I going?.” He states, “Some of my work is a warning about the misuse of modern technology. I want to inspire people to think for themselves and never stop asking questions. No one should be misled by simple formulas – or brainwashed by advertisements that push each of us to be beautiful, rich, and subservient to the established norms. I hope my work inspires people to think and not just follow the herd.” Drawing inspiration from life while trying to understand the phenomenon of consciousness, Balan says he creates what he does due to a compulsion. He has always had a need to make sense of the world around him. “It’s as if I’m an alien stuck on this planet trying to decipher what I see and experience.” Being a multi artist allows Balan to express himself and his reflection of the world in several different mediums including; paint, assemblage, digital art, spoken word and installation. And his list of influences are just as diverse as the man himself, sighting artist Francis Bacon to writer William Burroughs, Balan has an attraction for beauty in the disturbed side of art. Or maybe he just believes in the lives and styles of what is hailed as a true artist, “Nothing is more important or more fulfilling than the creative process. Do whatever it takes to support yourself so that you can do the work of creating your art.” Having won an award at the Palm

Springs Art Museum in 2007 as part of a national juried exhibition, Balan has been shown in a slew of galleries throughout Southern California including local galleries Exposure, M-Modern and Desert Pride Center in Palm Springs as well as the Woods Gallery in Joshua Tree. His next showing will be with his good friend, Peggy Vermeer, on September 15 at the Lifework Gallery in

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escribed as death metal meets heavy metal, RofM brings back the early sounds of Anthrax, Megadeath and Metallica. “Yea, I’ve been inspired by those guys” says lead singer Joe Lynn “All I really listen to is heavy metal.” Unlike fellow band member and bassist Daniel Wheat who jokes that he prefers to listen to Avril Lavigne in his spare time. This tight-knit good humored band has been friends since childhood. Growing up in the local desert there wasn’t much to do as a teenager other than getting into trouble or playing music. Luckily for these guys they excelled in the later. This recent incarnation of the band has been around for about four years (depending on which member you ask). Drummer Alex Milward played with these guys back in high school and just recently rejoined RofM. Saying he loves to hang out with his friends and play music, Alex is happy to be

back in the gang. Once a month the band gets together just to hang out, relax and not discuss music or practice. It’s apparent that they are more than band mates. They are brothers and always there for each other. They are quick with a sideways smile or nod of the head to punctuate an inside joke that they aren’t ready to divulge to this outsider. However they are quick to inform that Daniel has a third nipple and would be the first to die in a horror movie because he is double hexed being both black and the bassist. Another joke they let us in on is that Joe is not allowed to touch any equipment other than his microphone. Apparently he breaks anything of a technical nature by just glancing at it. “Yea, it’s a bit ridiculous at this point” he states, “so I just leave the equipment to the other guys and focus more on my vocals,’’ which involves a special technique not too different from that of an opera singer. With

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his loud medieval screams, he would be sure to damage his vocal cords without the commitment to proper vocal exercises done on a regular basis. When somewhat shy acting guitarist Rudy Mendez is questioned about his silence he informs us that he is still a bit hung over from the night before. I ask if they had been at a wild party. Mendez replies, “No we saw a late night showing of Ted. Marky Mark sings in it.” Not quite what most would expect from this intimidating metal group. Guitarist Ruben Torres takes the credit for coming up with such an unusual name for the band. “I was watching the discovery channel one night around the time the band had just started and we hadn’t decided on a name yet. The show was about storms and the word remnants’ was overheard and it just popped. ‘Remnants OF MAN…that should be a band name. Wait, that should be OUR bands name!” For this band their ultimate goal isn’t

about the money, although that would be nice considering they all have day jobs ranging from licensed pest exterminator to Costco employee. No, there idea of making it would be touring Europe, focusing on the Swedish death metal junket and enough money to pay rent and have 3 beers in the frig. They are currently working on their new album, “The Premonition” which is due for release later this summer. Until then you can follow the band on Facebook or twitter facebook.com/remnantsofman or twitter.com/remnantsofman and hopefully coming soon www. remnantsofman.com . Also be sure to catch one of their live shows at: • July 7, 2012 at the Red Barn in Palm Desert • July 23, 2012 at Plan B in Thousand Palms • August 4, 2012 in Joshua Tree • September 29, 2012 in Aguanga

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Riverside County Jails Fail to Provide Adequate Mental Health Care to Inmates

by Marissa Willman

iverside County’s five detention centers, including the county detention center in Indio, and five juvenile detention facilities lack adequate staff to provide sufficient mental health treatment to inmates, according to a grand jury report released last month. The report’s findings come as the county prepares to quadruple the size of the Indio Jail, a $234 million project that will add 1,250 beds to the facility. The Indio Jail currently can currently house up to 350 inmates. The 19-member grand jury serves as an oversight body to the county by inquiring about and investigating county operations. During the 2011-2012 term, the grand jury conducted an investigation of mental health services in the county’s detention facilities. The findings were released in a report last month. According to the grand jury report,

Riverside County failed to provide adequate mental health treatment, such as counseling, to inmates because it failed to employ enough mental health professionals. The grand jury found there was a significant backlog of patient referrals to mental health care services in adult detention facilities, a problem exacerbated by an influx of inmates under Assembly Bill 109. Under AB 109, which went into effect last October, non-violent felony offenders are incarcerated in county jails rather than state prisons. “More than 40 percent [of AB 109 transfers] are in need of mental health services,” the report states. “This is twice as many as non AB109 inmates.” The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department contracts with the county’s Department of Mental Health to provide mental health services to inmates. Last year, the Department of Mental Health was

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advised by a grand jury report that mental health staffing levels were inadequate and needed to be restored to 2007 levels. Despite this prior recommendation, the grand jury found the county’s level of mental health care for inmates continued to fall for the last year. Spokespersons from the Riverside County Executive Office and Department of Mental Health declined to comment pending the release of an official response due by the end of August. The grand jury found that 21 out of 40 clinical positions in jails and three out of nine positions in juvenile facilities throughout Riverside County are unfilled, despite being funded positions. The transferring of experienced mental health care professionals before licensed replacements were available was cited as the cause for the continuing decline of mental health services for county inmates. Under the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits cruel and unusual punishment, inmates are entitled to adequate medical, dental and mental health care. In addition to finding inadequate staffing levels, the report also found that inmates experience gaps in mental health services due to mental health professionals having to travel far distances between facilities. Additionally, the report found that the county has not completed required

background investigations for all mental health staff working in juvenile facilities. Three supervisors are responsible for a mental health staff of over 100 workers in juvenile detention facilities, according to the report, preventing effective personnel management or free communication. “The grand jury learned that some detention mental health workers are fearful of communicating with supervisors and managers about urgent work- related issues for fear of retaliation,” the report states. “Testimony also revealed that a number of juvenile DMH clinicians have had on-site visits by their supervisors as few as three times a year.” The report recommended that the Department of Mental Health hire additional mental health professionals to ensure county detention facilities are adequately staffed, conduct annual employee performance reviews, implement a suggestion program to encourage freer communication and ensure supervisors make frequent onsite visits to detention facilities. On June 26th, Riverside County supervisors directed the county’s executive office to work with the Department of Mental Health to respond to the grand jury’s findings. An official response from the Executive Office to the grand jury’s findings is expected by the end of August.

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TIGER TAMES CONGRESSIONAL

ell is he back or isn’t he?? It seems as though the pundits will have an opinion either way (they’re pundits after all) but the Tiger Woods we saw this past weekend at the AT&T invitational, a tournament Tiger hosts at Congressional Country Club in our Nation’s capitol, sure looked like the Tiger of old. Maybe it just took another familiar venue Tiger to make another trip to the winner’s circle this week, which was his third of the season and the 74th of his storied career which jumped him into

second place all by his lonesome in terms of career PGA Tour wins, having distanced himself now from the great Jack Nicklaus and trailing only Gene Slammin’ Sammy Snead with 81 tour victories. Tiger knows Congressional well, having won here several times previously and he played well all week, dominating a solid field that included the likes of Hunter Mahan, Stewart Cink, Adam Scott, Jason Day & Kyle Stanley. The Champions Tour took to the fairways of the Fox Chapel Golf Club for their third major this past weekend, The

Constellation Players Championship. When the dust settled there it was Tour Rookie Joe Daley with his inaugural win, outlasting the likes of big names like Mark (don’tcall-me-late-for-dinner) Calcavecchia, Tom Lehman, Freddie Couples, former Dez-rez Kirk Triplett and Caddyshack-fave, Olin Browne. That’s a nice paycheck for Daley who was a journeyman on the PGA Tour for years and looks to make a bigger splash with the older guys this summer. As far as local golf is concerned, we hope you are following the few, simple Caddyshack rules if you’re out there

enjoying summer golf in the desert…….. hydrate and “don’t burn, re-apply at the turn”. We’re serious about our golf and hope you are too! We’ll be looking for you on The Caddy Shack Radio Show every Saturday morning from 6-8 a.m. on KNEWS 94.3 FM……Fore! Mike Livingston is the Co-Host of The Caddy Shack Radio Show on KNEWS 94.3 FM on Saturday Mornings from 6:00-8:00 a.m.; Additionally, Mike is the Director of Management for Personalized Property Management Company, in Cathedral City.

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ow that all the happy hoopla of yesterday’s Independence Day are stilled, the fireworks are only echoes, the colors red-white and blue are not just delegated in a perfectly poetic row, the stirring national anthem has disappeared on the wind---next to be heard full force (and full voice, hopefully sans wardrobe malfunction) as a rallying cry at critical sports competitions, and the delicious smells of well-planned picnics, fragrant with new odors straight from our country’s melting pot (cilantro, curry and cumin) are lost to remembrance and the taking down of recipes, we are back to the rest of summer and our question: “ What’s on your must-have list for the season?” Our personal pick: A big hat with a brim on steroids. Janet Spiegel, media-guru, emailed that she was stumped, but added “AC” for herself and her triple-coated Icelandic Sheepdog. Janet Newcomb, PR whiz, emails of her addiction to “cold nonfat Fage Greek yogurt with cold fresh berries and a sprinkle of Trader Joe’s High Fiber Cereal.” And Katherine Hough, chief curator of PSAM, writes her must-have is “My summer tram pass to the top of Mt. San Jacinto for a few hours hiking the trails followed by a cold beer before heading back to the desert that is 50 degrees hotter.” Summer! Have a cool one! WE’RE WILD JULY AND AUGUST! We know, summer is a zoo for parents. All its inhabitants---though loved and cute--- are wild! Here’s the best way to “Bless the Beasts and Children!” The Living Desert Summer Zoo Camp is dedicated to letting kids be kids while offering a selection of experiences themed to the appropriate age from 6 to 14 years. Marketing and P.R. Manager Nyla Patzner says, “Our Summer Zoon Camp is popular with children of all ages and interests. Kids have so much fun they lose track of the fact that they are actually learning about the animals and desert environment. It is also popular with parents who are looking for a safe and unique way to get their children out of the house for a few hours in the morning.” Now there’s an honest woman. We like the way she thinks. Here’s the scoop: Weekly,

half-day sessions for ages 4-12 are offered July 16th – July 27th, July 30th – August 3rd include animal encounters, special behindthe-scenes visits, games and more. Special 2-day ZooCampers, ages 6 to 14, includes Jr. Rangers Program at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Session A, July 9th – 10th, 9am-2pm; Session B, July 11th – 12th, 9am to 2pm. Desert Explorers Programs, ages 10 to 14: Session A, August 6th - 7th, 8am to 12noon; Session B, August 8th – 9th, 8am to 12noon. For more information, including ZooCamp Sleepover, call 7605694, or visit www.LivingDesert.org Friday, July 6 – July 22. The play’s the thing. We think. If you’ve ever lusted for your name in lights, your pic (sans makeup) exiting a grocery store on the cover of a tabloid---y’know, Fame---with a capital “F”--learn all about it, all its horrors and humor, and all its pitfalls and pratfalls first. Fame— The Musical is the story of the last years of New York City’s renowned High School for the Performing Arts and its students who reach for the brass ring---sometimes losing their grip--- through four years of arduous artistic and academic classes, while grappling and coming to terms if not full desperate negotiation with adolescence: Identity, self-esteem, sexuality, substance abuse, prejudice, zits---you know the drill. Music by Stephen Margoshes with lyrics by Jacques Levy. Book/Libretto by David De Silva and José Fernandez. Tickets, $25 to$250. The Palm Canyon Theatre in Palm Springs, 538 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs. For ticket information, call 760-3235123. Or visit www.palmcanhontheatre.org Now till July 7. That artwork: Is it by Matisse or is it by Mildred Snodgrass who lives down the street with her 35 (and counting) Felis catus? Or perhaps it’s by that designer whose name you can’t pronounce but is getting recognition in all the décor mags? At the 99 Bucks encore (after a stunning success in April, 2012), you may love the art, but won’t find out who dunnit until after you buy it for a paltry $99 dollars. The 250 collection of 5x7-inch canvases were created by Artists Council Members of the Palm Springs Art Museum, by artists near and far including those from most local art festivals, the Laguna Art Festival, and individuals from five other countries. Also, you’ll be able to select from celebrities, actors and actresses, musicians---Pat Boone, Frankie Randall, Linda Ellerbee---and others, who are donating their original works for this museum fundraiser. The exhibit at Heath Gallery, 2600 S. Cherokee Way, Palm Springs, benefits the Education Department of the Palm Springs Art Museum. Gallery

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IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY

hours are Wednesday thru Sunday, 1pm4pm. For more information call 760-7702779, or visit www.TheHeathGallery.com. Tuesday, July 10, 6pm – 10pm. We don’t care how high the temperature climbs on the thermometer. There’s nothing like a sizzling hot, deliciously done-to-yourspecifications burger, dripping with catsup, mustard and dressed with crisp lettuce, to work the salivary glands overtime! We’re just Loving All Animals for lavishing this on our taste buds because the $10 admittance to Woody’s Burgers in Palm Springs gets you a plateful of satisfaction. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy ears-full of master-guitarist Joe Baldino’s music, plus the good feeling of helping the nonprofit organization support homeless animals of the Coachella Valley. Reservations a must, call 760-2300188. For more information, call Loving All Animals at 760-776-9397, or email to info@ lovingallanimals.org.. For more information on future events and adoptable dogs, go to www.lovingallanimals.org. Interested in volunteering or joining our Pet Pals list? Send an email to info@lovingallanimals.org. Now through July 31. What a Brighton Idea! The Americana Jewelry Campaign by Brighton Collectibles features its limited edition bracelet in a fund raising campaign to benefit children’s art programs at the Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. For each star-dazzled red-white-blue bedecked bracelet sold until July 31, 2012, the privately owned Brighton Collectibles store on El Paseo in Palm Desert will contribute $24 to the museum. “We are honored to be selected,” says the museum’s General Manager Arlene Amick. “Thanks to Brighton’s generosity, children across the valley will benefit from the funds raised,

as they will be used to enhance our art education programs.” Hey we’re not alone--more than 160 Brighton Collectibles stores nationwide are participating to strengthen the arts in their communities. Brighton Collectibles, 73-199 El Paseo. For more info, call Brighton Collectibles at 760-341-4900, or the museum at 760-346-5600. Now through August 4. En Garde! If the words “foil,” “saber” and “épée” seem taken from a gourmet recipe, or an edgy new fragrance, hie thee to the Summer Fencing Program at the Desert Fencing Academy. (Spoiler: The three words are the 3 weapons in modern competitive fencing.) DFA founder and Head coach Leslie Taft, has 25 years in teaching students who want to channel their inner Zorro and Zorro-ette in the beautiful sport known for its ability to improve posture, flexibility, balance, and is rigorously replete with many other physical benefits. “It’s never too late to take up fencing,” says Taft, fencing coach .at the College of the Desert, who is a national fencing champion, has competed in three World Cup competitions and has worked with fencers on the U.S. Pentathlon team. “It’s fun, it improves coordination, and it’s also great exercise,” Taft adds. There’s a chic-factor in the fencing gear, too, and everything is provided. Beginning fencing lessons are 30 minutes, $20. For information on one-on-one and group lessons, and to register, call Coach Taft, 760-218-1343, or visit www.desertfencingacademy.com Desert Fencing Academy is located at 73760 Dinah Shore Dr., Suite 103, Palm Desert in the My Gym Children’s Fitness building. continue to page 8

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Now through July 29. Judy, Judy, Judy! That call could mean only one thing, Cary. The Judy Show is in town. Precisely the greatest show in town starring internationally acclaimed impersonator Michael Holmes as the escapee from Somewhere-Overthe-Rainbow herself, Judy Garland. It’s an evening at Azul’s of outrageous comedy, tuneful pop standards and just for a surprise (we never know who will show up), Judy’s pals are portrayed as well, including Carol Channing, Tallulah Bankhead, and so on. Holmes is accompanied by renowned Palm Springs musical director and pianist Joel Baker. Azul is offering a pre fixe three course menu and The Judy Show all for $35 per person. Full menu options and cocktails are also available with a $10 entertainment

www.coachellavalleyweekly.com charge. Reserved seating is available in advance by calling Azul, 760-325-5533. Azul Tapas Lounge, 369 N. Palm Canyon, Palm Springs. Sunday, July 15, 11am – 2:30pm. Happily going to the Dogs—and cats and horses and critters with love! The 14th Annual Pets on Parade Awards Luncheon benefits veterinary care for the Humane Society of the Desert and Pegasus Riding Academy takes place at the Doral Desert Princess in the Grand Ballroom. Action packed from start to finish, the event includes a live auction filled with items such as tickets to La Cage Aux Folles in San Diego, golf packages at only the finest courses, an Aloha trip to Hawaii, and tickets to see a show from the pop star of the ages Madonna! A silent auction has more than 175 items for bidding from DVDs and fine

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Haddon Libby: It’s all local

wines, to spas and special surprises for your BFF four-legged friend. Tickets available at the door, or call 760-770-0424, or 760-3223465 for information and to RSVP. Location: Doral Desert Princess Hotel, 67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City. ALL SUMMER, ALL WINTER, ALL RIGHT? ALL RIGHT! Don’t Let Your Pet Become Prey! Take Precautions To Keep Predators at Bay! Animal Samaritans SPCA, a non-profit organization founded in 1978, is committed to improving the lives animals and people. Here are some cautions for summer in the desert, a paradise than can often turn deadly for the animals we love that are part of our families.

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positively. Jackson is enjoying working with famous promotion companies like the east coast Tank Top Media Promotion Company he met at the A.S.C.A.P. expo, in April of this year. Beginning at the end of July, a photo and promotion of Jackson and his music will be advertised on the JumboTron in Time Square, New York City! Keep an eye out for this promotion as it will be seen through national access media. Jackson acknowledges the dynamics of becoming a public figure, especially in Rock and Roll. He believes that true success comes with responsibility. Through this Jackson has actively accepted his role as a model for the communities that his music has the opportunity to reach. “You have to be aware of the energy you’re promoting,” Cook says. We are lucky to welcome Jackson into his newly found home here in the Coachella Valley and we are looking forward to a year

Independence Day: A Call to Action

ur founding father, John Adams, wanted the Fourth of July to be remembered as a “festival... commemorated, as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God.” As he and our founding fathers saw it, the reason for the revolution from the British monarchy was for self government, basic human rights and the freedom to worship as one saw fit. The protection of these “inalienable rights” was a serious thing that should be defended from forces that did not like such independence. Independence Day is a celebration of the ideal that America represents. America is the belief that you can do anything that you set your mind to. When we say that America is the greatest country in the world, what we are really saying is that we believe that anything is possible. For immigrants from many other countries, what was a hopeless dream in their country could become a reality here. America represents the hopes and dreams of all. We are the greatest

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Jackson Cook in NYC

nternational Rock and Roll defines the newly 18 year old Jackson Cook (www.JacksonCook.com). Jackson initiated his own art of performance by having the courage to simply pick up a guitar less than five years ago. Armed with a personal commitment to making real Rock and Roll, Jackson began to invest his life and time in seeking out opportunities to learn the skills that lead to a longstanding, self sustaining career. This self educated young man has not had the luxury of professional music education, and continues to succeed, showing us that if you want something bad enough you will find the answers that will lead you to your goal. Cook has lived in our desert for the past two years, and has wasted no time, laying down a new album featuring the release of his song, “Spoiled little rich kids”. He says that his experience of our beloved “desert rock” genre has influenced his music

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full of public benefit opportunity provided by Jackson Cook and the Regulators, a band of young guns who will be performing a SELMA Lunchtime Concert Tour that has been created especially for our Coachella Valley High Schools. Raising awareness on social justice has always inspired Jackson, and in turn he expresses his hopes to inspire you, the

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nation because we behave as the greatest country. Therein lies the modern day problem of America. A corruption of America’s core values and ideals have occurred with many in Washington DC, Sacramento, business organizations as well as local entities. Whether it is drones flying over US cities, Facebook privacy settings, excessive government pay, crony capitalism or controls on how much sugared beverage you can drink, our individual freedoms are being usurped every day “for your benefit”. The universal goods done to protect us are reminiscent of the dystopian society of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged where the morality of rational self-interest superseded individual rights and free capitalism. This is the greatest risk and threat to America. The Fourth of July celebration for many is an observation and a party when it should be a call to action and the preservation of rights, freedoms and ideals

of all Americans. The mindset of “I’ll get mine, you worry about yours” becomes more pervasive everyday and has to be stopped as this mindset allows for the corrosion of American ideals. Remember the phrase, “United we stand, Divided we fall”? America has never been more divided and the resulting mess in our job markets and government entities is reflective of this. To be united once again, we must regain a tolerance of the opinions of others whether you agree with them or not. We must again work in a united fashion toward ideals of common good while retaining our fiercely independent spirit. The enemy to our independence is ignorance, complacency, revisionism and selfishness. Have you ever felt like Howard Beale did in the 1976 movie, Network, and said that you are “as mad as hell” and “not going to take it anymore”. If you have,

know that you can change the culture in Washington DC, Sacramento and big corporations. All you have to do is get involved in issues of local importance. If everyone did that, things would change. So you know, I practice what I preach. Go to www.indianwells2012.org or www. sharekitchen.org and you can see what I am doing to improve my city, the job environment in the Coachella Valley and fundraising for local schools. You too can make a difference by getting involved and fighting against the erosion of American ideals. Do not look the other way on poor behavior. Do not succumb to the ‘what’s in it for me’ mindset. Get educated. Get involved. Stand and be heard. If we can change our little corner of America, it will spread. Make Independence Day your call to action in protecting all that we love about the greatest country on Earth.

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system. The structure is very successful, Scott said. “Kids who couldn’t do a forward roll are not only doing it a month later, but perfecting it,” Scott said. All instructors undergo background checks, and Scott maintains a 6:1 ratio of children to instructors to ensure a safe and supervised environment where children get plenty of individual attention without being overwhelmed by a large class. “Some children get overwhelmed on a soccer field,” Scott said. “Because we maintain a 6-to-1 ratio, they can come to My Gym and learn how to kick or catch a ball in a safer, smaller environment without the fear of competition.” Each Monday, the facilities modular gym equipment is cleaned and rearranged to create a brand new experience. Children often think the equipment is brand new, Scott added. “But we’ve never duplicated anything,” Scott said. The My Gym owner also believes there’s also an important social component to My Gym, where children and families build lifelong friendships. “I always hear parents say, ‘We met at My Gym when the kids were babies and now they’re in middle school together,” Scott said. My Gym was located in the Palm Desert Town Center Shopping Center for 15 years

before Scott moved to the facility to a new location in an industrial, mixed-use center off of Monterey Ave. and Dinah Shore near I-10. “As nervous as I was about moving, it was the best thing we ever did,” Scott said. “We’re breaking record numbers, which is a big surprise.” Rather than charge hefty annual membership fees on top of per class rates, My Gym members pay a one-time lifetime membership fee and a monthly rate for classes. The monthly rate includes one structured class and two free play sessions each week for a total of 12 sessions per month. Last month, My Gym kicked off its summer camp program. Summer Camp at My Gym is a half-day program that members and nonmembers alike can attend by the day or by the week. The summer camp program is for potty-trained children, generally between ages 3 and 9. Many of the physical activities from a regular class are incorporated into summer camp, as well as extra physical activities such as relays, gymnastics and tumbling. The physical activities are broken up with sessions for arts and crafts, Fairy Tale Theater and singing. In keeping with promoting healthy lifestyle choices, camp kids are served healthy snacks, such as fruits and veggies, and water instead of juice. My Gym’s summer camp program runs through August 24th. Scott said some weeks for camp have already sold out but generally, there is still fairly good availability. My Gym’s facilities can also be rented out for birthday parties, which Scott said is one of their most popular offerings. My Gym’s staff runs the entire event, from unloading the car to picking the child’s favorite music and games and supervising the party. Families get full use of the facility during birthday parties as only one party is run at a time, and members receive special discounts. “We make it really easy for the parents to sit back, take pictures and enjoy the

party,” Scott said. “The children have an absolute blast, the parents don’t have to host and their birthday child is king for the day. We make the birthday child the star of the show.” My Gym also offers its Parents’ Night Out program periodically, a 3-hour drop-off babysitting service for children two years of age or older. While parents get three hours to enjoy a date night, My Gym’s staff plays with the children and serves a healthy dinner. Scott said one of the best benefits is that the children are already comfortable with My Gym’s staff and parents know they can trust the facility, allowing them to truly enjoy their night out. “We usually sell out within 24 hours,” Scott said. Free introductory classes are also available for new visitors and those who haven’t been to My Gym in a few years. “We always offer a complementary class for a local child,” Scott said. “Even it’s been a few years since you’ve been to My Gym, we’ll do a complementary class again. We want everyone to be comfortable before signing up.” The Little Bundles class for newborns is free with a lifetime membership, Scott said. My Gym will also be offering unlimited classes in August, where members can come to as many classes and free play sessions as they want for the regular monthly fee. To receive special deals and announcements, join My Gym’s mailing list by emailing mygympalmdesert@aol.com. For more information, visit mygym.com/ palmdesert or call (760) 346-6307. My Gym Palm Desert 73-760 Dinah Shore Dr. (760) 346-6307

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Web-site launches: A Directory for local Musicians, Models and Artists

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Healthy Means Fun for Children at My Gym hildren’s fitness, healthy lifestyle choices, confidence-building and a nurturing, non-competitive environment are the name of the game at My Gym in Palm Desert, a fitness center that caters to children from six weeks to nine years of age. “Through physical fitness, we teach a lot of skills,” said My Gym Palm Desert owner Nancy Scott. “We lead our children through activities to become more well-rounded individuals who are healthy and make healthy choices.” My Gym’s classes are separated by targeted age groups, such as the Little Bundles class for newborns from six weeks to six months of age. The facility’s philosophy is to let children show their parents and instructors what they can and can’t do, rather than letting the instructors and parents dictate. Without imposed limits, children surprise their parents and instructors with what they are able to do, Scott said. Infant classes focus on skills such as body awareness, core strengthening and social skills. Parents also learn tricks to soothe their babies and gain confidence in physically handling their infants. As children get older, My Gym’s programs begin to focus on physical skills like running and jumping, and social skills like teamwork. “Many times, a child has never worked as a team before,” Scott said. “In those classes, we’re working on cooperative games and learning to take turns in addition to strengthening and stretching.” Because the classes focus on allowing the child to lead instructors and parents to show them what they can do, Scott said children on the autism spectrum have been particularly successful at My Gym. “We work with each child to meet at least a little goal each time they come,” Scott said. “Our goal is to make sure each child feels successful after every class.” My Gym’s environment is always noncompetitive and supportive, and children are rewarded as they progress with a sticker

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hotographer and videographer Dan Suttner along with his associate and artistic director Bonnie Taylor, have been working diligently to launch www. CoachellaValleyModelandTalentDirectory. com for several months. The concept is very unique and is designed to showcase and promote models, musicians and artists here in the Coachella Valley. Owner of Whistlers Photography for 7 years, Suttner’s father was a chief photographer in the Navy and his youngest son is also a photographer. He was a scuba diving instructor for 13 years and during that time he began doing underwater photography. He moved to the Coachella Valley over 15 years ago and worked in sales, advertising and marketing. He decided to start his own business, Whistlers Photography and excelled in female and male model photography. Suttner has worked as a photographer for modeling agencies, along with private parties, corporate and charity events. “I came up with the idea for the directory because, after taking photographs of literally hundreds of models, their number one topic of conversation and complaint was, that there was no local work here in the Coachella Valley,” said Suttner. “That bothered me because jobs were being outsourced and the local models were not given a fair shake.” He considered starting a modeling agency, but that wasn’t his forte, especially since many agencies have come and gone. There are still a few that have stood the test of time, but they mostly recruit models from

other areas. They may be unaware of the vast amount of talent in their own backyard. “We have a lot of beautiful people here, they come in many shapes, sizes, weight and colors. Beauty is a very subjective issue, just like photography. A picture that I may love, someone else may dislike. It may be acceptable to me but unacceptable to them. There is the cookie cutter mentality, nationally and internationally, and they may be right, but not everyone is a tall slim beauty. This directory is designed to give everyone a fighting chance and to expose our local talent to outside agencies. Lots of companies come in to the Palm Springs area and use outside sources from Los Angeles and Orange County, instead of using our local talent because they may be unaware of what they can find here. Let’s keep our local business dollars, local.”

In his line of work he meets lots of musicians, actors and artists with the same issues, so Suttner decided to put the free directory together to include all of them. A place where anyone can view a web-site and see professional photographs and video, along with links to a personal web-site and a direct contact to that person. It’s that simple. It is a great source of networking for a lot of people. “It is very tangible. Agents, companies, videographers, photographers and people looking for that band for a specific event, can go to the CVMTD. They can see it and hear it and literally feel it; it’s like having a radio, TV and print all in one. Giving everyone an even playing field and the listing in the directory is free.” Sounds too good to be true? Well, personally speaking, I have a very busy schedule and I am not a superstar on the computer. In this new age, many people have asked me about my web-site. Although I do have my domain name, have lots of performance video and professional photos, I am clueless where to begin. Thanks to Dan and Bonnie, it has given me the motivation to give attention to what is needed for my own web-site, while already being listed in their directory. They came to two of my performances in the Escena Lounge and Grill at the Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs. They took several photographs and video of me singing, at a very, and I do mean VERY affordable rate. Now that I am listed, I will be part of the directory forever. It is in the beginning stage and will only continue to grow and evolve, because Suttner has

the desire to help others showcase their individual talents. You can immediately be listed in this FREE directory if you already have professional photographs and video. Contact Dan Suttner at (760) 218-3433 or e-mail him at CVMTD@yahoo.com. If you do not have professional photographs and/or video, Suttner and Taylor will work with you to get listed. And now, thanks to the Purple Room at Club Trinidad in Palm Springs, musicians, who may not be working, or performing at a location not suitable for video taping, will have a venue with a great stage, lighting and sound, to perform on; to achieve a well done video for the directory, for their own professional portfolio and web-site. Don’t hesitate, this is a great opportunity for everyone!

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lvis sang the “Jailhouse Rock” last December when he ended up at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, the local county shelter. While dogs throughout the Valley played with new toys and romped through Christmas wrapping, it was a “Blue Christmas” for this little dog and his cellmates at the pound. The majority of the animals entering California’s public county shelters are euthanized, and Elvis had a close call. In January, the luck of this small Pug/Chihauhua/Dachshund mix changed. Elvis came into Loving All Animals’ Mobile Mutts rescue program. But it still proved to be a long road home for Elvis who holds the unenviable record for the longest time spent in Loving All Animals’ foster to adoption program.

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Elvis came faithfully to all adoption events, including fun filled Yappy Hours where he was admired but never adopted. Often one of the husbands would admire this handsome dog with the sable mink looking coat. Then his wife would nix the deal. One of the volunteers complained that Elvis snarled at the bigger dogs and was a problem at events. There was a different report from foster mom Maritza Rodriguez, “Elvis is a calm, affectionate, playful dog who loves going to the dog park to play. He’s perfect!”. In an ideal world, Elvis would have the continuity of one foster home. But our Valley is filled with snow birds and folks taking mini vacations which meant Elvis was moved to four foster homes. His wonderful foster parents Joy & Dean Jacot, Paul White, Donnamarie Marconi, and Maritza Rodriguez report Elvis was a joy in their homes. Elvis adapted easily to the changes. Lynne Lockwood and I took dogs to the recent Sun City Shadow Hills adoption event, and again Elvis was left behind. I told Lynne, “This is it. I’m going to get Elvis adopted today!” Elvis was overlooked for the little, white fluffy female dogs preferred by many Valley residents, particularly women. Realizing Elvis’ appeal to “macho” men, I made a list of the likely places to find them. Matching the right dog to the right owner is key to success. First stop was McMahon’s Recreational Vehicle sales office, where the alpha guys were lounging around the sales office on a scorching hot afternoon. Two of the salesmen expressed an interest in Elvis. Mike Hill said he recently visited a couple shelters and was in the market for a dog. Mike, a single guy, explained that he lived in

an RV parked on the lot and traveled to RV shows. Mike goes up north for the summer to McMahon’s in Morgan Hill where the cool weather means better sales. I thought to myself, “This is not the ‘kids and white picket fence’ life I imagined for Elvis. What if he gets attacked by coyotes at a campground?” But Elvis had plans of his own. He checked out Mike’s RV and made himself at home. We strolled back to the sales office where the staff admired the little dog who seemed to relish the attention. WHAT HAPPENED NEXT WAS AMAZING. MIKE’S CELL PHONE RANG AND HE SHOWED US THE NAME “ELVIS” APPEARING ON THE PHONE. Turns out it was Mike’s best human friend named Elvis calling. He does Elvis impersonations! Everyone was amazed, and it seemed like an omen that this adoption was ordained. I told Mike that Elvis was a chick magnet, attracting the ladies and getting extra points when they found out he was a rescue dog. Mike couldn’t take Elvis that day, but we set an adoption time for several days later. That afternoon Mike told a co-worker, “My heart is fluttering thinking about that dog. It’s like I’m falling in love for the first time”. Mike called the night he adopted Elvis to report, “This is the best

dog I’ve ever had! You were right, he’s a chick magnet. We got lots of attention at PetSmart!”. ELVIS IS MIKE’S “GOOD LUCK CHARM”. In the spirit of “Follow that Dream” Mike and Elvis hit the road the next morning for an RV show in Victorville. Dogs are traveling animals, and Elvis thrives in his new adventure filled life with Mike. He attended his first barbeque and played happily with a husky dog named Sheeba. Remember this is the dog who didn’t like big dogs! Mike and Elvis are now working at the McMahon’s RV location in Morgan Hill, near San Jose. They are pictured here on the RV lot. Elvis has an area right outside Mike’s glass covered office, and he accompanies Mike whenever he has a customer. Mike says proudly, “I’m the salesman, and Elvis is the closer!”. Elvis is good for business and went on three RV test drives and one house call. Last night two female park rangers dropped by to see Elvis and of course Mike didn’t complain about the attention. This is another reason to get a rescue dog! Next week they travel to Garden Grove, and Elvis the dog finally meets Mike’s other friend Elvis who made the prophetic phone call. Hopefully we will get a photo of this interesting meeting! Mike tells how much his new pet means to him, “I knew right away Elvis was the dog for me. I like the way he looks with the racing stripe down his back. I like his energy, his playfulness, the way he’s good with people which is important in my business. He’s a great buddy and great companion. I love him. He’s grown on me, I can’t be without him for very long!” Elvis sleeps by Mike’s side at night with a little stuffed lion. Elvis’ new life is different than most dogs. His home is on wheels. Elvis who loves people is rarely alone. Dogs love to perform tasks, and they bring happiness to the humans in the workplace. Elvis waited a long time for the perfect home. “Are you Lonesome Tonight?” Head over to see hundreds of wonderful adoptable dogs (and cats) at the Coachella Valley Animal Campus, the local Riverside County shelter at 72050 Pet Land Place in Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. You can also contact Loving All Animals at (760) 776-9397 or www.lovingallanimals.org for information about pet adoption.

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THE VINO VOICE Summer in Suds by Rick Riozza

true thing can be said about wine lovers: they tend to appreciate a lot of other good things. Quite often there’s nothing more appealing that enjoying an ice cold beer on a hot summer’s day. During CV Weekly’s 1st Summer Mixer held at Charli Marrone’s, both the staff and the public intermingled; I met Lisa Morgan, Sales Manager for the CV, she asked, “Hey—what do think about doing something on beer? Can you do that?” I responded, “Yeah—I’ll tell you how easy it is: I simply clear off the wine bar, grab a bucket of ice and plunk down a few bottles of lagers, ales, and IPAs. And if I still have some energy, I’ll scrounge around my freezer for beer mugs; check the pantry for

pretzels; and, be on the look-out for some beer nuts—how ‘bout that?” Most of us like our beer in a bottle; but that sound of cracking open a can comfortably serves the opening salvo to nice afternoon. Right now, they are selling Stella Artois in a beautifully sleek design white can—I mean it looks like a chic metal chalice. Beer in a can can’t get any sexier. And isn’t that beer delicious! I remember the thrill of having and enjoying a Heineken six-pack back in the day. They truly had done their marketing and I was impressed with myself holding those beautiful European sweaty green bottles, eschewing those “old style” brown ones that Schlitz and Lucky Lager came in. The problem, however, was that this new

beer stunk like skunk! In my college drinking days, I really wasn’t a beer drinker—like a burgeoning wino, I was out enjoying Spanada and sangria. But wanting to show off my Heinies, I stuck with the skunk. Of course, these days, my go-to beer is still a Heineken—although it is a Light. But it’s one of the most flavorful light beers in the business. Amstel Light is also a great tasting light. I think there’s still the puny issue in the brewski world of whether a “light” beer is a wimpy beer. Yeah we have ‘wine snobs” but the beer scene has machismo. Granted one hates to compromise their hops and malt appreciation just to cut the calorie/ carb intake, but personally, I am going to get really full after a couple of strait-on lagers or ales. I do prefer light beers for that very reason and the Heineken Light still has some beloved skunk to it! Just because we do a light, doesn’t disqualify us from enjoying great lagers and ales ‘round the world. Historians tell us that the Ancient Egyptians were brewing beer. The chances are they were brewing ales. According to About.com Beer “The brewing processes of the two different kinds of beer-lager, cold and efficient, and ale, warm and complex, result in very different final products. Although both are beer, the two are as different as red and white wines. Lagers are clean, refreshing beers with typically light aroma and flavor. Ales are complex, flavorful beers.” You need cooler temperatures i.e., refrigeration, to brew a lager. A dark lager was the original style in Bavaria replacing that heavier ale brewing style of the past. Of course everything comes around in time and now we’re enjoying all types of beer styles. If you haven’t tried the new Guinness Black Lager, it’s got those great dark beer flavors but is light bodied. It’s perfect for the light beer lovers. The pale lager became the style of America as refrigeration proliferated and has become the standard international beer style one can taste in a Miller, St. Pauli Girl, or a Tsingtao. It’s the generic spin-off of Bohemia’s pilsner style: High carbonation, light to medium bodied with light to medium hop impression and a clean, crisp malt character. Alcohol content typically

3.5-5%. And freshness is all important, as opposed to some ales, like wine, that can age. A really quick spiel on IPAs—India Pale Ale. The story is that when British brewers were making beer for export to India, it took a higher alcohol content to preserve the ale being shipped through the hot tropic zones and needed full hop flavor with its intense bitterness to match that alcohol. Interestingly, the more experienced wine drinkers tend to really enjoy the hops and bitter quality of an American IPA with its citrus, pine, grass, or floral overtones. And typical beer grub like Buffalo chicken wings, Mexican food, spicy sausage, burgers loaded with toppings, smoked oily fish, nachos and the like get an additional bumpup in the food & beer appreciation with an IPA. You know—it’s kind of fun playing in the suds—and it’s so hot out, I don’t feel like clearing off the beer bar just yet. So let’s keep our discussion brewing and get into all this “craft beer” revolution stuff for the next column. In the meantime, why not head out to one of the popular beer bars and taverns that you read of in CV Weekly— check out what they’ve got, and enjoy a cold one. CHEERS! Rick continues to host corporate & private wine tastings and consults on wine for special engagements. Contact winespectrum@aol.com

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butter which was accompanied by baby bok choy and the most delightful jasmine rice I’ve ever tasted. My companion chose the steak and lobster which came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. He was kind enough to share a couple bites of both with me. The steak was perfectly prepared medium rare and was delicious but the star of the night was the huge lobster tail. I have to say it was the best lobster I have had in the desert. Amazing! My date raved about what a great cut of meat the filet was and I must agree. At some restaurants just because it’s a filet doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a nice cut. This filet was perfect. As full as we were we decided on desert and an after dinner drink. Even though the Bourbon glazed peach cake with pecans and a scoop of vanilla ice cream wasn’t on the regular menu- Rebecca was most accommodating and let me order it anyway. My date ordered the crème brulee with strawberries and blueberries. Both

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were very tasty and our sweet tooth was satisfied. When we arrived for our 5:00 reservation there were only two other tables occupied. By the time we left every table was full. I highly recommend The

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he Tack Room bar and restaurant in Indio, has a diversity that few places can handle while holding an identity unique to this quaint tavern. During Sunday brunch the friendly staff fills your glass with Mimosa’s or serves you an award winning Bloody Mary along with their famous chili dog breakfast or warm fresh eggs. But at night the Tack Room Tavern takes on a whole new atmosphere with a sometimes rowdy crowd and live music, you would never guess this was the same place. After the happy hour margarita festivities are finished, and folks step down from the infamous horse saddle bar stools, the Tack Room gives way to a fun and casual night club. Every Friday and Saturday night there is live music with some amazing talented local bands and during the week an upbeat DJ will get you dancing. They even have a

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t had been several years since the last time I dined at The Cliffhouse in LaQuinta. And after the fabulous dining experience that I recently had there, I wondered why I had waited so long. From the time we arrived my date and I were treated like royalty. Our glasses of water and warm bread arrived as we were seated along with our menus. Our fabulous server Rebecca told us about the daily special and the 3-course Summer Prix Fixe Menu for $36. Friendly manager Gavin came by the table and suggested the bacon wrapped scallop fritters for our appetizer and I’m glad he did. I normally don’t do scallops but he insisted that we wouldn’t regret it and he was right. The four scallops were served with a tasty mustard remoulade. We decided to pass up the Prixe Fixe special and order from the menu. We both started off with a crisp, chilled iceberg wedge. For the main course I chose the Pan Roasted Sea Bass with ginger scallion

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fun Karaoke night that will have you belting out some of your favorite tunes with help from a variety of craft beers on tap or unusual foreign bottled beer. The Tack Room Tavern is also a great place to hold a birthday party, wedding reception or maybe a fun cocktail party with some close friends. Nestled in the Coachella Valley, the Tack Room is located on the same grounds where Coachella Music Festival is held, the Empire Polo grounds. In the winter many of the polo players and riders go there as well as locals from the surrounding neighborhoods. Apparently this is where all the jockeys and those that work at the polo grounds come for cocktails and to meet up with the locals. But during the summer nights you can enjoy the warm desert breeze while sipping your cool margarita on their open porch without as many rowdy tourists.

Every night is special at the Tack Room tavern. Check out what they have going on tonight by calling (760)347-9985 or visit them on line at www.tackroomtavern.com

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Movie Reviews with Robin E. Simmons

Screeners No. 15

THREE TRIPS WORTH TAKING DARE TO DABBLE IN TIME TRAVEL AND OTHER PERILIOUS TREKS how it ended. It’s from the producers of LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE and Kenneth is wonderfully inhabited by Mark Duplass. Now playing in theaters.

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as an astute commentary from Hitchcock film scholar Marian Keane. This doublechase, wrong man, unexpected romance has just about everything that makes a film worth revisiting. Clearly, this still gripping film anticipates Hitch’s great NORTH BY NORTHWEST. Criterion. Blu-ray.

have been extinct for decades. Dafoe is compelling is an amoral man who finds himself in a deadly situation and

SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED

The classified ad was enticing and clearly nutso: A would-be time-traveler was planning another trip and he needed a partner; but you had to supply your own weapon, pay was upon return, and safety was not guaranteed. When three skeptical, youthful reporters from a Seattle magazine see the ad, they think there might be a quirky humaninterest story so they are assigned to locate, stalk and befriend the person who placed the ad. One of the jaded reporters is a young woman and she connects with Kenneth, the peculiar but deadly serious young man who placed the ad.

There’s no reason to think that Kenneth is not delusional, but when the mysterious nature of personal needs and obsessions becomes entwined in a relationship, the adventure unfolds with surprising sidetracks that involve all three reporters as they tie up the loose ends of their ever-more disturbing and dangerous story. I was very engrossed in this often witty, sometimes poignant, semi sci-fi tale and hugely satisfied with

THE 39 STEPS

Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 witty, fast-paced thriller centers on an easy going Canadian tourist (Robert Donat) suddenly enmeshed in a dangerous conspiracy and then pursued across the rugged Scottish highlands, often while handcuffed to a feisty blonde (Madeleine Carroll). Adapted from John Buchan’s classic 1915 novel, this new transfers is a splendid, nearly pristine, Blu-ray edition with generous and interesting extras that include a short film on Hitchcock’s early tears,

some unedited footage of a conversations with Hitchcock made for the BBC as well

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THE HUNTER

Willem Dafoe is Martin, a skilled hunter hired by a mysterious biotech corporation to trek into the Tasmanian wilderness to locate, kill and retrieve genetic material from a rumored Tasmanian tiger thought to

discovers a spark of unexpected light in his dark soul. At its heart, this psychological thriller is about man against nature, man against man and one man against himself. Stunning location cinematography makes this tense trip worth taking. Sam Neill costars. Magnolia. Blu-ray. Listen for my movie updates every Friday on Michael Knight’s KNWZ 94.3 am show. Comments? RobinESimmons@aol.com

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Book Review

by Heidi Simmons

Short Stories For Summer #1

am a big fan of the short story. In a busy world, when a little bit of time presents itself, a short story is great to have nearby for a quick escape. This is part one of a four-part series presenting terrific short story collections worth considering. It’s a gift to be able to write content that is engaging, meaningful and entertaining with minimal characters, places and words. Short stories don’t always have a beginning, middle and end, but that is a big part of the appeal. Suddenly, A Knock on the Door, (Farrar, Straus and Giroux: 208 pages) is author Etgar Keret’s sixth short story collection. Keret was born and lives in Israeli. His parents are Holocaust survivors. Keret’s stories are immersed in Israeli life and culture. Though his stories contain familiar metaphors of everyday life, relationships and the challenges of being human and simply existing, the unfamiliar Israeli names and places remind the reader Israeli’s live under added stress from potentially hostel neighbors. There are 35 stories varying in length from a page and a half to 20 pages. My favorite in the collection is Healthy Start. In this story, a broken-hearted man, Miron, regularly eats alone at a local café and begins to meet strangers who mistake him for the person they prearranged to meet at the café. He stands, shakes their hand and goes along with the conversation as if he knows what it’s all about -- giving advice, making deals and solving problems. But as it turns out, not everything can be concluded amicably with talk alone. There are several stories that are “magical realism” -- a literary term where fanciful, whimsical and magical elements blend with the real world. Lieland is narrated by Robbie when he discovers all the lies he ever told are real and alive in Lieland. He meets his imaginary cancer-ridden aunt Beersheba who saved his ass when he fabricated and excuse for going AWOL. There is the madeup German Shepard he claimed he rescue mangled but alive after arriving two hours late for work. The actualization of his lies are so atrocious that he decides the next time he makes something up to get out of trouble, he will make it beautiful. In Unzipping, Ella is making out with her boyfriend when her tongue is pricked and bleeds. Tsiki apologizes and denies it’s anything in his mouth. When he’s asleep, Ella investigates his mouth and discovers there is a zipper under his tongue. She unzips his body and discovers another man,

“Suddenly, A Knock on the Door” Short Stories Etgar Keret

much more to her liking -- that is, only for a while. Shkedi is reincarnated as a guava in Guava, and lives in fear of falling off the tree. He becomes a guava when an angel appears to him in the final forty seconds before the plane he’s on is about to crash. The angel gives him one wish. “World peace,” he says. It’s a new challenge for the angel, but the man indeed becomes a guava in a world of peace. Bad Karma is about an insurance salesman who looses everything because he wasn’t insured when a suicide jumper lands on him at a café. After recovering from a blissful coma, he regains most of his

health and becomes wealthier than ever selling insurance when he tells clients about his unbelievable experience. The title story, Suddenly, A Knock on the Door, may be about author Keret himself. Two different men make their way into a young man’s home and force him -- at gunpoint -- to tell a story. The young man asks, “Why the guns?” One intruder says, “In this country, might makes right and it doesn’t matter if it’s about politics, or economics or a parking space. Brute force is the only language we understand.” When the young man begins his story, he tells them about a writer: “He misses the feeling of creating something out of

something. That’s right -- something out of something. Because something out of nothing is when you make something up out of thin air, in which case it has no value. Anybody can do that. But something out of something means it was really there the whole time, inside you, and you discover it as part of something new, that’s never happened before.” The gun-toting intruders claim he is not telling them a story! But the young man continues -- “No story presents itself. Because the human condition the way he’s experiencing it right now doesn’t seem to be worth a story, and he’s just about to give up when suddenly…” You guessed it. There’s a knock on the door. Etgar Keret is very good at making something out of something. Many of his stories include suicide and death, but they are not morose or depressing. His stories are a way of understanding our human fragility when death can come at any moment. His whimsy is childlike and endearing, but there is wisdom, maturity and layered meaning in his prose. There is always time for a short story, and good ones like Keret’s can be appreciated again and again.

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. Reputation: Has the attorney been recognized by AVVO legal ratings with a Superb rating of 9.5 or higher? Was the lawyer named to any Best Lawyer’s lists? Be sure the law firm has a reputation for handling legitimate claims for legitimate claimants. Frivolous lawsuits hurt everyone by delaying real claims from getting to court. Be sure your lawyer does not have a reputation for handling frivolous matters. 2. Communication: When working with an attorney you must have good communication with one another. Your attorney needs to know how to communicate with you and others to maximize your representation. In other words, you want an attorney who can talk clearly with you and the defense or jury. You want an attorney who is thorough and detail oriented and has a complete understanding of your case and area of law. The time an attorney spends with you gathering information shows that the attorney is dedicated and a professional. You want an attorney who is willing to give you a full written explanation of the steps involved in the handling of your case. Does the attorney have a handout explaining the points he has gone over with you on your first visit? Lastly you need to know how often your attorney will communicate the details of the case with you. An attorney must keep you informed. An attorney who does not keep you informed will frustrate

attorney have a network of professional experts? The lawyer should know and hire experts in a variety of fields. The more contacts an attorney has the more thoroughly your case will be handled. Look at the professional organizations; bar associations and other groups the attorney belongs to so you can gain insight about the attorney’s skill and commitment to clients and the legal profession. 8. Technology: Technology is power. It allows attorneys to get things done efficiently. One clue is the professionalism of the attorney’s website. Is it up to date? Is it clear and easy to navigate? A quality law firm invests in their website and makes it easy for prospective clients to do their due diligence.

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It may seem obvious but try and stay indoors with air conditioning during the day’s hottest hours. If you have been outside, a simple way to get your body temperature down is to take a cool shower. When outside, wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing. Also, be sure to drink two to four glasses of cool water for each hour that you are outside and more if you are engaged in physical exertion. A wide-brimmed hat helps as does staying in the shade. While in the sun, use a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher and make sure it says “broad spectrum” so that you avoid both the UVA and UVB rays. Also remember that if you start to feel dizzy, have an elevated body temperature, headache, nausea, vomiting or stop sweating, get indoors immediately, start cooling off and call 911. Be happy on the inside and the outside - drink lots and lots of water.

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Sun Kil Moon “Among The Leaves” (Caldo Verde Records)

ot many people are familiar with Sun Kil Moon. The brainchild Of Mark Kozelek, Sun Kil Moon rose from the ashes of his first band, Red House Painters and included two members from that group, Anthony Koutsos and Tim Mooney. Named after the Lightweight Korean boxer, Sun Kil Moon, the band has released four albums since 2003. The latest, “Among The Leaves,” is a band effort in name only. Kozelek handles the instrumentation on all but two songs. Kozelek’s confessional style is similar to songwriters like Neil Young, Nick Drake, Tim Buckley and Elliott Smith, and he’s a precursor to Bon Iver. But unlike those artists, Mark Kozelek rarely uses metaphors

or allegories to tell his tales. This bare-bones reportage gives “Among The Leaves” an intimate quality that echoes Joni Mitchell’s seminal “Blue” album. The album opens with the pensive “I Know It’s Pathetic But That Was The Greatest Night of My Life.” Brief and delicate, the lyrics wryly detail a chance encounter with a woman following a performance in Moscow. Quite a few of the songs here deal with life on the road. “U.K. Blues #1” and “U.K. Blues #2” paint a less than glamorous picture of the touring musician. The former recounts the drudgery involved in traveling from town to town with only his guitars for company. Tinkling sleigh bells accent Kozelek’s slightly askew observations: “Denmark, Denmark, everybody’s white, everyone rides bikes.” The latter matches sprightly acoustic arpeggios and double-tracked vocals with a melancholy recitation, “Had some laughs, signed autographs/Grabbed my pitiful handful of cash.” On “Sunshine in Chicago,” Kozelek juxtaposes solitary experience of a solo Artist with the halcyon days touring with Red House Painters: “Sunshine in Chicago makes me feel pretty sad, my band played here in the 90s when we had lots female fans and they were all cute/ Now I just sign posters for guys in tennis shoes.” “That Bird Has a Broken Wing” marries a rough-hewn melody, recalling Neil Young in his Crazy Horse mode, and lyrics that frankly detail the fallout from life on the road. Kozelek sheepishly explains how his amorous extracurricular activities have rendered him unfaithful and slightly contagious. Not all of the songs on “Among The Leaves” are autobiographical. “Elaine” is a harrowing account of a former lover’s descent into drug addiction. The melody is densely layered, opening up like one of those Russian Nesting Dolls at each turn of the story. Happily by the song’s conclusion Elaine has successfully completed rehab. In an album rich with exquisite melodies, “Song for Richard Collopy” stands out as a heartfelt tribute to the idiosyncratic guy who repaired Kozelek’s guitars. Here his sparse guitar accompaniment shimmers and dances between plaintive words of

farewell to a friend. Kozelek displays his acid wit on a couple of tracks: On “The Moderately Talented Attractive Young Woman Vs. The Exceptionally Talented Yet Not So Attractive Middle Aged Man,” a playful waltz-time melody belies his stinging Commentary: “Your Simple songs, small creations always needing validation/Your pouty face, great photos, without them baby, who would notice?” Equally cutting is “Not Much Rhymes with Everything’s Awesome At All Times.” Here, a bouncy tune cushions the harsh critique of a fellow songwriter’s glib and shallow style: “You say you’re a writer, but what can you say/When each night ends another perfect day?” Kozelek provides the instrumentation here on all but two tracks. The title track is a chugging shuffle featuring Michi Aceret on viola and Mike Stevens on drums. “Kingfish” couples a dirge-like tune, the roiling guitars reminiscent of Neil Young and Crazy Horse,

with matter-of-fact lyrics about fishing on California’s Carquinez Strait and the joys of home-cooked Dungeness crab. Other stand-out tracks include the mournful “Winery,” which name-checks Sugar Ray Leonard, Julian Bream, Bobby Fisher and Robert Burns. “Young Love” and “Track Number Eight” are both meditations onthe minutiae of a songwriter’s isolated existence. “Among The Leaves” closes with the bleak and desolate “Black Kite.” Like Joni Mitchell’s “Black Crow” and Nick Drake’s “Black Eyed Dog,” the song is cloaked in darkness and weary resignation. At 17 songs, the album is almost more than 75 minutes long. Rather a big commitment in the instant gratification culture we live in. But one is rewarded by repeated listening. “Among The Leaves” is poignant and evocative, displaying a Rare emotional intimacy that is rich and nuanced.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of July 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Members of the Nevada Republican Party have concocted a bizarre version of family values. A large majority of them are opposed to gay marriage and yet are all in favor of legal brothels. Their wacky approach to morality is as weird as that of the family values crowd in Texas, which thinks it’s wrong to teach adolescents about birth control even though this has led to a high rate of teen pregnancies. My question is, why do we let people with screwed-up priorities claim to be the prime caretakers of “family values”? In accordance with the astrological omens, I urge you to reject the conventional wisdom as you clarify what that term means to you. It’s an excellent time to deepen and strengthen your moral foundation. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): There’s a term for people who have the ardor of a nymphomaniac in their efforts to gather useful information: infomaniac. That’s exactly what I think you should be in the coming week. You need data and evidence, and you need them in abundance. What you don’t know would definitely hurt you, so make sure you find out everything you need to know. Be as thorough as a spy, as relentless as a muckraking journalist, and as curious as a child. P.S. See if you can set aside as many of your strong opinions and emotional biases as possible. Otherwise they might distort your quest for the raw truth. Your word of power is empirical. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Of all the signs of the zodiac, you’re the best at discovering short cuts. No one is more talented than you at the art of avoiding boredom. And you could teach a master course in how to weasel out of strenuous work without looking like a weasel. None of those virtues will come in handy during the coming week, however. The way I see it, you should concentrate very hard on not skipping any steps. You should follow the rules, stick to the plan, and dedicate yourself to the basics. Finish what you start, please! (Sorry about this grind-it-out advice. I’m just reporting what the planetary omens are telling me.) CANCER (June 21-July 22): The epic breadth of your imagination is legendary. Is there anyone else who can wander around the world without ever once leaving your home? Is there anyone else who can reincarnate twice in the span of few weeks without having to go through the hassle of actually dying? And yet now and then there do come times when your fantasies should be set aside so that you may soak up the teachings that flow your way when you physically venture outside of your comfort zone. Now is such a moment, my fellow Cancerian. Please don’t take a merely virtual break in the action. Get yourself away from it all, even if it’s only to the marvelous diversion or magic sanctuary on the other side of town. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In Norse mythology, Fenrir was a big bad wolf that the gods were eager to keep tied up. In the beginning they tried to do it with metal chains, but the beast broke free. Then they commissioned the dwarves to weave a shackle out of six impossible things: a bear’s sinews, a bird’s spit, a fish’s breath, a mountain’s root, a woman’s beard, and the sound a cat’s paws made as it walked. This magic fetter was no thicker than a silk ribbon, but it worked very well. Fenrir couldn’t escape from it. I invite you to take inspiration from this story, Leo. As you deal with your current dilemma, don’t try to fight strength with strength. Instead, use art, craft, subtlety, and even trickery. I doubt you’ll need to gather as many as six impossible things. Three will probably be enough. Two might even work fine. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): This is a time when your personal actions will have more power than usual to affect the world around you. The ripples you set in motion could ultimately touch people you don’t even know and transform situations you’re not part of. That’s a lot of responsibility! I suggest, therefore, that you be on your best behavior. Not necessarily your mildest, most polite behavior, mind you. Rather, be brave, impeccable,

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full of integrity, and a little wild. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Goldfish that are confined in small aquariums stay small. Those that spend their lives in ponds get much bigger. What can we conclude from these facts? The size and growth rate of goldfish are directly related to their environment. I’d like to suggest that a similar principle will apply to you Librans in the next ten months. If you want to take maximum advantage of your potential, you will be wise to put yourself in spacious situations that encourage you to expand. For an extra boost, surround yourself with broadminded, uninhibited people who have worked hard to heal their wounds. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Over the years, you’ve explored some pretty exotic, even strange ideas about what characterizes a good time. In the coming days, I’m guessing you will add to your colorful tradition with some rather unprecedented variations on the definition of “pleasure” and “happiness.” I don’t mean to imply that this is a problem. Not at all. To paraphrase the Wiccan credo, as long as it harms no one (including yourself), anything goes. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): There come times in your life when you have a sacred duty to be open to interesting tangents and creative diversions; times when it makes sense to wander around aimlessly with wonder in your eyes and be alert for unexpected clues that grab your attention. But this is not one of those times, in my opinion. Rather, you really do need to stay focused on what you promised yourself you would concentrate on. The temptation may be high to send out sprays of arrows at several different targets. But I hope that instead you stick to one target and take careful aim with your best shots. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ve been meditating on a certain need that you have been neglecting, Capricorn -- a need that has been chronically underestimated, belittled, or ignored, by both you and others. I am hoping that this achy longing will soon be receiving some of your smart attention and tender care. One good way to get the process started is simply to acknowledge its validity and importance. Doing so will reveal a secret that will help you attend to your special need with just the right touch. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Due to the pressure-packed influences currently coming to bear on your destiny, you have Official Cosmic Permission to fling three dishes against the wall. (But no more than three.) If you so choose, you also have clearance to hurl rocks in the direction of heaven, throw darts at photos of your nemeses, and cram a coconut cream pie into your own face. Please understand, however, that taking actions like these should be just the initial phase of your master plan for the week. In the next phase, you should capitalize on all the energy you’ve made available for yourself through purgative acts like the ones I mentioned. Capitalize how? For starters, you could dream and scheme about how you will liberate yourself from things that make you angry and frustrated. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Check to see if you’re having any of the following symptoms: 1. sudden eruptions of gratitude; 2. a declining fascination with conflict; 3. seemingly irrational urges that lead you to interesting discoveries; 4. yearnings to peer more deeply into the eyes of people you care about; 5. a mounting inability to tolerate boring influences that resist transformation; 6. an increasing knack for recognizing and receiving the love that’s available to you. If you’re experiencing at least three of the six symptoms, you are certifiably in close alignment with the cosmic flow, and should keep doing what you’ve been doing. If none of these symptoms have been sweeping through you, get yourself adjusted. Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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ale Pattern Baldness (MPB) affects approximately 85% of all men over the age of 50. We see advertisements for Rogaine, Propecia and other restorative hair techniques touted on our televisions and in magazines. Everyone knows most men will experience a receding hairline or a balding crown, not that this knowledge makes the situation any more bearable for men. Despite the common loss of hair amongst men, most men would do anything to change their naked truth. But what about Female Pattern Baldness (FPB)? We see little information on this topic for one main reason: very little is known about the causes of hair loss in women. There is no known way of preventing FPB, and the treatment options are few, with minoxodil (Rogaine) being the only FDA approved drug for women. And with media attention barely brushing the topic of Female Pattern Baldness, women everywhere think they must suffer in silence. Causes of hair loss in women vary from causes of hair loss in men. While men are often genetically predisposed for hair loss, women are more apt to suffer loss due to poor nutrition, stress, hormonal changes and even the changing of seasons. For example, as we enter the hot summer season, many women will experience temporary increased hair loss. This temporary loss is sometimes shocking, especially for those with longer, thicker and darker hair since it is far more visible on the bathroom floor than shorter, finer and lighter strands. Women commonly experience hair loss during

menopause as well. Random, patchy bald spots in women could indicate a more serious condition called alopecia. Treatments can include over the counter Rogaine, prescription Propecia, steroid injections, and in some cases, hair transplants. Hair transplants have come a long way in the past decade with the development of new techniques such as follicular unit extraction. Men and women alike are undergoing this effective yet costly procedure and experiencing excellent results. The hair transplant process is usually done under local anesthesia where the surgeon will remove a strip of healthy hair from the back of the head, suturing the wound closed. The section of healthy hair is then cut down to individual follicles. The follicles are then placed into tiny holes where hair loss has occurred. Within a few months, new healthy growth emerges, and the new growth is usually permanent. Most adults shed between 50-100 hairs daily. If you suspect you are experiencing increased hair loss, you can perform a “pull test” to help determine if your hair loss falls within the normal range. Grab a small section of hair, approximately one square inch, and pull gently, yet firmly. About 5-10 hairs should fall out during a regular pull test. If you lose more than 15, its time to call your doctor. You should contact your doctor regardless of pull test results if you are experiencing an itching or burning sensation on the scalp as it may be indicative of a larger health problem. Either way, the loss of hair doesn’t have to mean the loss of self esteem.

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The Cool Cucumber A

fter my most recent trip to the grocery store I left with four hothouse cucumbers. I had no plans to entertain but rather noticed I was eating a cucumber a day. I wanted to make sure I had enough to last me a few days. I love the crunchy consistency and the texture. Cucumbers enhance any salad and they taste refreshingly delicious. I began to wonder if my body was missing something the cucumber provides nutritionally. I have a healthy diet so this seemed odd to me but completely possible. I ascertained cucumbers contain most of the vitamins our body needs everyday. Therefore, my body was begging for more. Cucumbers offer a plethora of health and beauty benefits. Cucumbers are a type of melon. They are a part of the watermelon, zucchini, and squash family. Cucumbers have the ability to aid in the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. They have also been known to help with weight loss because they are low in calories when eaten raw. Plus, the cucumber is approximately 96% water. Cucumbers are a filling and healthy snack. They are an excellent replacement for chips, pretzels, or other high calorie snacks. Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, folic acid, vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc are all contained in the cucumber. You can forego the soda pop or coffee and eat some cucumber slices as a great pick-me-up snack. According to Juicingfor-Health.com, cucumber juice is known to be an excellent diuretic to assist in passing kidney stones. Plus, the cucumber juice is helpful in neutralizing acidity in the body via the natural minerals. You may be pleased to know the

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connective tissues in our body are being fed properly by the excellent source of silica. When it comes to beauty, most women will not pass on a few helpful hints. Cucumbers are excellent for hair growth, treating puffy eyes, excellent for your skin and potential skin conditions, sunburn, and water retention. All of the above should cause a girl to smile and head to the store. If you would like to stimulate hair growth, the silicon and sulfer content in the juice are plentiful. The old adage of placing cucumbers over your eyes is true. Place a slice of cucumber on each eye upward to 10 minutes and you should see a reduction in puffiness. The vitamin C and antioxidants in cucumbers is helpful in treating eczema, psoriasis, acne, and other irritating skin conditions. The juice from a cucumber can also help soothe and cool a sunburn. Also known to be extremely hydrating and aids in water retention. The electrolytes help to restore and hydrate the cells in your body. Try my favorite cucumber salad. 1 Hothouse Cucumber (do not peel) diced 2 large tomatoes (heirloom are divine & optional) Fresh Mozzarella (Ciliegine ½ or whole container, cherry size) optional Fresh Basil (6-10 chopped leaves) Olive Oil (moderate) Sea Salt (freshly ground) Pepper (freshly ground) The health and beauty components are near endless. Now with this insight you may be able to understand why I have had been so drawn to the cucumber. Stay healthy and beautiful? One cannot argue with such a bargain. Enjoy!

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