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www.coachellavalleyweekly.com • December 6 to December 12, 2012 Vol. 1 No. 37
The Great Santa Run Saturday, December 15th • Palm Desert Civic Center Park Molly Ringwald
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Rhythm, Wine & Brews Fest
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Great Santa Run...........................3 Westfield......................................4 Molly Ringwald............................5 Rhythm, Wine & Brew Fest..........6 Desert Wind and The Hobbit.......7 Local Music Spotlight..................8 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local.........9 Dirty Dozen..................................9 Consider This..............................10 Valley Rhythms..........................11 Pet Place.....................................12 The Vino Voice............................13 Club Crawler Nightlife...............14 Pampered Palate.......................16 Screeners....................................18 Book Review...............................19 Restaurant Guide.......................20 Education...................................21 Safety Tips..................................21 Sport Scene................................22 Golf Column...............................22 Dale Gribow on the Law............23 ShareKitchen..............................23 Free Will Astrology....................24 Classifieds..................................24 Mind, Body & Spirit...................25
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The Great Santa Run For the World Record and a Wonderful Cause
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ext Saturday, should you see an entire herd of Santa Claus/Santa Clauses/Santa Cli running and walking along Fred Waring Drive in Palm Desert, do not panic! Santa has simply enlisted like hearted helpers like you and me to participate in the spectacular Great Santa Run and Kris Kringle Walk supporting the incredible work of the Desert Friends of the Developmentally Disabled and We Care Dental Center. Be grateful that all participants in this year’s event will receive a five piece Santa outfit for either the 4-kilometer run or one-mile walk as there are other walks where naughty and somewhat unsightly Santas merely don Spedos. Our properly dressed santas will begin their walk or run at 10:15 am at Palm Desert’s Civic Center Park, located at the northeast corner of Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue in Palm Desert. This year’s event and every year following will compete for the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest Santa Run EVER! Proceeds from the Great Santa Run will be used to help support the much needed care offered to the developmentally challenged at the We Care Dental Clinic in Rancho Mirage. This clinic has been making headlines and more importantly beautiful smiles due to their innovative efforts in care for their very special clientele. The clinic not only provides free dental services to developmentally challenged adults and children, but also makes low-cost dental services available to seniors 55 and over and veterans who have no insurance, are
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under-insured or are on fixed incomes. The walk will be followed by a rally and entertainment provided by event co-chairs Chris Burke and Lauren Potter. Burke, best known for his character, Charles “Corky” Thacher on the popular television series “Life Goes On” is also a folk singer who lives Down syndrome. Chris will be accompanied by the DeMasi brothers, who together, have been delighting audiences throughout the U.S. and Canada with their music. Lauren Potter is also known as Becky Jackson, the Cheerios co-captain on the hit TV show Glee. Lauren and her character Becky both live with Down syndrome, but she doesn’t let it stop her from doing things she wants to do, such as acting.
Lauren Potter Come out and join us in support of this essential organization and its services. Registration can be done online at www. dfddnow.org, great-santa-run@eventbrite. com, or can process the day of the event, Saturday, December 15th, from 8 am to 10 am. For information, call (760) 832-6555.
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A trio of Special Events on December 8, 9, and 13th celebrates tradition, family and fun at Westfield Palm Desert
Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 8, 9am-10am
Dine with St. Nick at the coolest restaurant in town! Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at Richie’s Real American Diner Saturday, December 8 from 9am-10am.
Kids 2-12 are just $5 for Reindeer Cakes & Red Sleighs - buttermilk pancakes & bacon with North Pole Cocoa (chocolate milk) or Melted Tree Top Snow (Apple Juice). Adults are $10 for Mrs. Claus’ Hearty Country Breakfast which includes Two Large Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes, Bacon, Buttermilk Biscuits& Spicy Sausage Gravy, and Santa’s Fuel (Fresh Hot Coffee!) Plus all tables will receive GIANT cinnamon rolls to enjoy. Santa will dine with guests and read holiday stories to children. RESERVATIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 GUESTS SO CALL 760-773-2677 or stop by Richie’s today!
holiday photo with Saint Nick on December 13, 4-9pm. All small dogs or cats must be carried by shoppers or in a carrier; larger dogs are welcome but please call the management office at 760-346-2121 to make special arrangements for entry. All dogs will receive a special holiday biscuit (their version of a candy cane!) Located near the Santa set, lower level, near Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. For more information call 760-346-2121 or visit our website at www.westfield.com/ palmdesert
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Molly Ringwald
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olly Ringwald, the iconic teen of the eighties, is all grown up. Though still primarily known for her acting roles in the now classic coming of age films, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club, Ringwald has successfully moved on from childhood stardom. Today, Ringwald is forty-four years old, a wife and a mother of three. Besides a committed domestic life, she has a current television-acting gig on ABC Family; she is a singer with an upcoming album -- a jazz collection, and a new novel -- her second book! You might be thinking, just because a celebrity sings, it doesn’t make her a “singer”. If she wrote a book, name recognition will sell a few copies. Even superstars must find a way to pay their property taxes, right? It’s true property taxes must get paid, but Ringwald’s trifecta of talent is genuine. The first speaker of this season’s Arts and Letters Series, Ringwald brilliantly kicked-off the series at the UCR Palm Desert campus last week. Highlighting writers and artists, the Arts and Letters program offers the Coachella Valley an intimate look at the creative process. Hosted by MFA director Tod Goldberg, Ringwald charmed the full auditorium. Goldberg said at the opening of the event, “One of the main goals of our Masters in Fine Arts program in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts is to instill in our students the idea that writing is not, in fact, a singular experience, but one that allows you to learn to express your art in as many forms as possible.” Certainly Molly Ringwald fills that criteria. Ringwald has been acting since the age of three. At age five, Ringwald sang with her father, Bob Ringwald, a blind jazz pianist and his group the Fulton Street Jazz
Band. Growing up, Ringwald thought of herself as a singer first, then writer and an actor third. She believed she had to choose one, and acting had already taken the lead. Today, she makes time for all three. Ringwald still exudes the smart, sweet innocence like that of her teenage movie characters, sans the awkwardness and anxiety. Now there is an honest maturity about her; an authentic acceptance and comfort with her middle-aged self. She is age appropriately beautiful and fit. Not Hollywood skinny or sculpted. She appeared relaxed and centered. Her husband, Panio Gianopoulos, a writer and editor, and their nine-year-old daughter sat in the front row for the event. It is obvious their presence is more than supportive. They enjoy being together. It is a family affair to be shared. The three-yearold twins stayed home with a baby-sitter in Los Angeles, the long ride intolerable for the tots. When asked about her busy life she said, “It’s daily negotiations that make it work.” And focused work is how she does it
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all so well. Her new book is fiction. When It Happens to You, a novel in stories, took two years to complete. She says, “It was a psychological hurdle for me to get over the idea that writing is work and that it demands the same level of concentration and dedication that my other work
demands.” Her effort shows. It is a wellwritten, provocative story about love and betrayal. Her first book, Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick is a nonfiction guide to maintaining style at middle age. Ringwald told the story of how the book got its title. Pregnant with her first child, a friend said to her, “the baby will suck the pretty out of you.” Ringwald found that was not true. She wanted to validate women her age with a book that celebrates and encourages woman to be and look their best. A supporting character in the television show The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Ringwald plays a mother of teens. She talked about her real life role as a mother. “Of course I want to be a good mother. But there are always surprises -and children always surprise you.” Ringwald herself is a pleasant surprise. Articulate, well-informed and interested, she did not go to college. Her education was mostly on a television or film set. She is an erudite autodidact of the best kind -humble and curious. “When I turned forty, I realized you can’t be defined by others’ expectations.” She is proud of her work and appreciates her fans. Her acting is not a hindrance to her singing or writing careers. Clearly, it has informed and enhanced all genres of her work, making her better at all three. Molly Ringwald’s When It Happens to You is available now. Her jazz album will be released next spring and she continues her role in The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Ringwald’s full and busy life is not about having something to prove; rather she is simply driven by the pleasure of unleashing the creative spirit. The Arts and Letters Series is free to the community. Go to palmdesert.ucr.edu/ programs for information on up-coming speakers.
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B.B. King To Headline at the 2nd Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Festival
ALERT: Desert Wind Medieval Combat Group has announced plans to “raid” the opening weekend of the forthcoming “Hobbit” film!
February, 23rd, 2013 at Empire Polo Club Paul Thorn
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he Empire Music Ventures is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Festival on Saturday, February 23rd, 2013. Live music will create a backdrop of rhythm and blues as guests enjoy an afternoon of wine and beer tasting at the beautiful Empire Polo Club. American blues icon, B.B. King, will be the featured artist at the Festival. Other bands include Paul Thorn, Penny Unniversity and Alex A and the Fermented. This year, the selection of wines available to taste has been expanded to include a variety of brands from various regions of California. New to the Festival this year is the addition of beer tasting. Samples of hand-crafted beer from a variety of regional breweries will be featured in the tasting garden. Festival-goers will enjoy an impressive variety of tasting options. For a list of participating wineries and breweries please visit the website at www.RWBFest. com.
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Tickets to the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Fest can be purchased online starting on
B.B. King
About Paul Thorn
December 1st, 2012. The website address where tickets can be purchased is www. RWBfest.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate the day of the Festival. Children under the age of 12 are free. Ticket holders must show ID at the Festival and be 21 years of age or older to taste beer and wine.
“Thorn has been pleasing crowds for years with his muscular brand of roots music - bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern, yet also speaking universal truths. The Tupelo, Mississippi native worked in a furniture factory, jumped out of airplanes, and was a professional boxer before sharing his experiences with the world as a singersongwriter. “ Source: PaulThorn.com. For more information about Paul Thorn visit www.PaulThorn.com.
General Admission $75
▪ 6 Total Tastings ▪ General Admission Access to the Show ▪ Free Parking ▪ Souvenir Tasting Glass
VIP Admission $175.00
▪ 6 Tastings ▪ Reserved Seating w/custom logo captains chair to take home ▪ VIP Parking ▪ VIP Entrance to Event ▪ Souvenir Tasting Glass ▪ Free RWB Poster Additional tasting tickets can be purchased once inside of the Festival. There will be food and beverage service onsite throughout the event. A portion of the proceeds from the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Festival will
About Penny Unniversity
benefit the Casey Lee Ball Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports pediatric kidney research.
Penny Unniversity is an instrumental band that plays jazz-rock fusion.
Directions To The Rhythm, Wine & Brews Festival at Empire Polo Club
Alex A and the Fermented is a jazz-blues band.
From I-10 take the Monroe St. exit and head south on Monroe St. Follow the parking signs between Ave. 50 and 51 lots along Monroe St.
Empire Polo Club
81-800 Ave. 51 Indio, CA 92201 info@RWBfest.com For more information about the Festival or to buy tickets please visit www.RWBfest. com.
About B.B. King
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like string bends and his left hand vibrato, both of which have become indispensable components of rock guitarist’s vocabulary. His economy, his every note counts phrasing, has been a model for thousands of players including Eric Clapton, George Harrison and Jeff Beck. For more information about B.B. King visit www.bbking.com.
Throughout the 1990’s as well as the 1980’s, 1970’s, 1960’s and 1950’s, there has been only one King of the Blues - Riley B. King, affectionately known as B.B. King. Since B.B. started recording in the late 1940’s, he has released over 60 albums many of them considered blues classics, like 1965’s definitive live blues album “Live At The Regal”, and 1976’s collaboration with Bobby “Blue” Bland, “Together For The First Time”. Over the years, B.B. has developed one of the worlds most readily identified guitar styles. He borrowed from Lonnie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, T-Bone Walker and others, integrating his precise vocal
About Alex A and the Fermented The Casey Lee Ball Foundation
The Casey Lee Ball Foundation is a nonprofit organization where 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to pediatric kidney research. There are over 50 terminal diseases, yet kidney research has no famous spokesperson, no glamour, and as a result, it is dramatically under-funded. Casey Lee Ball, third son of Sterling Ball, President of Ernie Ball, Inc., was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease at age two. At age five, while Casey and Sterling were recuperating from kidney transplant surgery at UCLA, they decided to create the Casey Lee Ball Foundation. About Empire Music Ventures & Empire Polo Club Events Empire Music Ventures is located in Indio, CA and produces concerts and festivals. These events include the Rhythm, Wine and Brews Festival and numerous concerts held at the Date Shed and the other venues. Rhythm, Wine & Brews Festival Information Website: www.RWBFest.com Email: info@RWBFest.com Festival Location: Empire Polo Club 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio, CA 92201
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ust who are these Desert Wind people, and how can they get away with raiding a peaceful theater? According to their website desertwindgroup. webs.com, and their Facebook page “Desert Wind”, they describe themselves this way: “Desert Wind is a combat group associated with the medieval combat societies of Belegarth and Dagorhir, with a look and theme based on the fantasy realizations of Tolkien. Our mission is to encourage social interaction, team work, athleticism, creativity and over all health through the sport of medieval/fantasy combat, using foam padded, simulations of weapons. We strive to immerse our participants into a world of fantasy by following specific rules on garb and safety guidelines for equipment, agreed upon by the combat societies of Belegarth and Dagorhir” This unique and exciting sporting group meets each Saturday from 1pm to 5pm, and each Wednesday from 5pm to 8pm at Palm Desert Civic Center Park on San Pablo in Palm Desert, adjacent to the Palm Desert Civic Complex. All players ages 16 and older are welcome. Participants are required to fill-out and sign a sports waiver in order to participate, and will receive beginner training before taking the field in “combat”. Those under 18 are required to have a parent\legal guardian sign their waiver form. Desert Wind has been practicing for over 3 years now here in the Desert and they are here to stay. Joining the group is free, and members do all they can to make sure that newcomers eventually obtain a uniform (Medieval or fantasy clothing) and equipment-kept in good repair (thanks to many
kind donations)-- so new fighters have the ability to experience this sport right away. All weapons are checked using the standards set forth by the Belegarth and Dagohir rules before they are used in the field. The group often carpools to events, which are held all over Southern California, and hopes to one day expand these events across the Country! You can find examples of fighting by searching keywords Dagohir Boffer Combat on Youtube, but the best way is to come out and see it for yourself. So, we know who they are, but how are they going to “raid” “The Hobbit”? Managers at Mary Pickford/IMAX Theater in Cathedral City are planning an amazing opening weekend for the blockbuster film “The Hobbit” on the weekend of December 14, 2012. The plans include games and a Shire environment within the theater. Desert Wind was asked if they would provide a demonstration for gathered fans. In addition to the demonstration, a registration booth will be available for those who wish to sign-up, and onsite training will be available during the weekend as well! Invitations have gone out across the country, calling all Boffer fighters to come and join and demonstrate the fun and health benefits of this mock battle. According to reports, Desert Wind has done thorough reconnaissance of the available “battlefield” and has determined the areas where battle will take place, all with perfect vantage points for observers. This event will be as Epic as the film. Training is available during the weekend, but contact Desert Wind in advance to get some practice in ahead of time and learn a few skills! Desert Wind hopes to see you at the Shire!
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Local Music Spotlight
Kymm Galvan
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here are few women on stage that can capture your attention like Kymm Galvan. Visually striking, this tall, statuesque red head has the ability to command a stage and deliver 70’s and 80’s rock and roll unlike any other among our deep well of talented local musicians. “I’ve always thought Kymm was the most talented female singer in the valley. I absolutely love her work!” says Brad Mercer, Lifetime Achievement Award winner for Best Rock DJ of 2012. To say her vocal prowess delivers an ear tickling blend of Cher, Chrissie Hynde and Patty Smyth would be accurate, but it would also take away from how unique her voice truly is by its own right. Her love for music is naturally conveyed through her virtual encyclopedialike arsenal of songs as well as through her passionate performances. It was her mother who first discovered Kymm’s natural musical talent, and by the age of four, Kymm was competing in city wide talent shows singing “Delta Dawn”. Growing up with a very comprehensive music education, Kymm further developed her vocal skill and her ability to sight read. She was surrounded with a panorama of her family’s musical tastes influencing her, from artists of the Grand Old Opry to Tom Jones and Jerry Lee Lewis. But Kymm’s first real fire for rock and roll was sparked by the rock group Kiss, and was completely lit on fire by the song “Ball Room Blitz”. Kymm moved to Hollywood to live with her 25 year old brother at the tender age of 15 in hopes of becoming the next “Pat Benatar”. Life took its turns and brought her to the Coachella Valley in 1992. In 2008, tragedy struck hard leaving her grieving over the back to back deaths of her brother and mother. She turned her focus to music in desperation then and found sanity, strength
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Haddon Libby: It’s all local
by Lisa Morgan
A Desert Rock and Roll Rose in Bloom
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ack in 1932, Winston Churchill wrote that in 50 years, “we shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately.” While it may be a few decades late, we are on the brink of a world where your computer and a special three-dimensional printer can ‘print’ virtually anything that you can imagine. It may sound like science fiction but 3D printers currently exist. Like your printer, they have injectors that move left to right and up and down. These printers develop such things as plastics, foods and human cells. Over the next five years, 3D printers are expected to become a $3 billion a year market. Think of the uses. A remote village in a developing country will be able to fix machinery by printing a replica of the broken piece. In these same places, glass frames break yet the lenses remain useful. Now frames will be made to custom fit the
and comfort; a survival skill she uses to this day. “My brother died in April, my mom died in October. Music has saved me. I just would not have survived without it.” According to David Ross of Ross Management and Productions, “Kymm is a pleasure to watch; as talented as she is tall! She is also a talented actress. I had the pleasure of working with her when she played the waitress in Brad Mercer’s CSI Palm Springs.” A woman of many talents, Kymm has a vast background in our local community theatre as a performer, makeup artist and costume and production designer. She has received six nominations for Best Theatrical Makeup, three nominations for Best Costume Design, as well as the nomination for Best Supporting Actress for a role in one of the 13 date festival pageants she’s participated in. She was recently asked to work in costume design for the local production of Rock of Ages and as much as she wanted to do it, she had to turn it down. After all, the girl has her priorities; she had a gig. Kymm speaks proudly and defensively in regard to our local music scene: “We have a really tight musical underground network here” she shared. “We’re all interchangeable and there are no egos involved. We do this because we love it. We all support each other and look out for each other.” “There are a ton of great bands here in the desert, which brings me to my soap box,” she warns. “It’s great that we have so many small venues that support our local
The Future is Here lenses with the push of a button. When it comes to the human body, the Open3DP team at the University of Washington have printed artificial bones. Numerous tissue engineers have printed such things as intestines and tracheas yet progress on larger organs has been slow. Anthony Atala of Wake Forest University has printed a non-functional kidney. Jonathan Butcher of Cornell University has printed a working heart valve out of biological polymers. “Anytime a tissue is anatomically complex, 3D printing will make a major impact,” says Butcher. Butcher made the heart valve out of plastics which he then put it in a bioreactor where stem cells were added. The stem cells integrated with and eventually replaced the plastic creating a human heart valve made entirely of human cells. Butcher states that this technology will revolutionize human organ transplants as it costs $10 to make the human sized heart valve with the 3D printer. Lee Cronin of the University of Glasgow
is working on printing drugs. To date, he has been able to print ibuprofen. He believes that in the near future, chemical ‘inks’ will be used to print low demand drugs that pharmaceutical companies know how to make but do not market due to costs. This will revolutionist the distribution of drugs with particular significance in remote towns and villages. On the food front, Dr. Vladimir Mironov is within months of the first organic, test-tube created hamburger for human consumption. While the initial cost is estimated to be about $200,000 a pound, this technology is developing so quickly that costs are expected to fall quickly. Most surprisingly, “it’s organic technology,” says Mironov. Creating animal protein in the lab and then ‘printing’ it will have massive positive impacts on the environment. This approach could nearly eliminate all greenhouse gasses associated with animal husbandry and reduce the energy needed to create these animal proteins by 45% while requiring only
1% of the land and 4% of the water associated with current production methods. It is believed that these printers will gain their first commercial success in the creation of simple things such as chocolates and cookies. Jeff Lipton of Cornell University says, “This would be a slam dunk for cookies at holiday time” given the precision that the 3D printer can create which is difficult and time consuming for people. Like The Jetsons, we are not that far from a world where a natural, organic meal can be created with the touch of a button and these 3D food printers are as common as the microwave. More importantly, this could be the key to global food sustainability.
‘ONCE IN A CENTURY’ EVENT TO FEATURE THE “DIRTY DOZEN”
music scene. But it would be really nice if the casinos would do a weekly local band night. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that they book bands from LA all the time when there’s so much talent right here. I think it’s important that they support local music and they don’t. I think that stinks.” As she speaks, it’s obvious that Kymm’s indignation is not centered on getting bookings for herself at the casinos; it’s as much about her family of local musicians being given those work opportunities. Performing in two popular, working bands; Two Twelve and Alyce Bowie, Kymm Galvan has fronted for several of the deserts most talented musicians, all of which, due to their tremendous respect for her as an artist and person, have become very much like a circle of protective and supportive brothers. Perhaps their relationship has also been nurtured by the fact that she’s makes sure to feed them at rehearsals. While her hospitality skills are obviously working for her, she confesses that her living room is far
from traditional. “My living room is set up as a rehearsal/recording studio with guitars, instruments and sound equipment” proving that what is central in her home is central in her heart. Personal trauma has proven to only deepen her connection to music and her ability to deliver it. This will be especially evidenced in new original music that is currently in the works. Keep your eyes on this artist as this seems to be the season where this red rose will truly come into full bloom watered by her love for music, pruned by adversity and nurtured by those who have witnessed and support her talent and her strength. Kymm will be performing with Mark Gregg at BB’s Annual New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Esmeralda Resort December 31st at 9:00 pm. You can follow Kymm with Alyce Bowie and Two Twelve on Facebook. For booking call Two Twelve at 760-321-0212 and Alyce Bowie at 760-4047705.
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Loving All Animals ‘Once In a Century’ – Open House/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 12/12/12 @ 12:00 noon BG Place, 73550 Alessandro Drive, Palm Desert
oving All Animals, Inc. will hold a “once in a century” event. Join Loving All Animals at their new headquarters for “12-12-12 @ 12”. To introduce interested persons to their new offices, Loving All Animals will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at 12:00 noon on 12/12/12. There won’t be another 12/12/12 until 2112. To keep in the forefront the plight of homeless animals, Loving All Animals has invited rescue partners to feature “The Dirty Dozen” – 12 dogs and 12 cats currently adoptable. Rescue partners offering adoptable dogs and cats include:
• Animal Care Center of Indio • ForEver Meow • Friends of Palm Springs Animal Shelter • Humane Society of the Desert • Locos Hideaway • Loving All Animals’ Mobile Mutts program Participating groups will bring a combined total of 12 dogs and 12 cats. Persons attending the ‘Once in a Century’ 12-12-12 at 12:00 noon event at BG Plaza will be able to complete adoption applications and arrange a visit with their desired companion animal. Pictured below
are two of our beautiful attendees. For more information, visit our website www.lovingallanimals.org, or call (760) 834-7004
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BETH ORTON “Sugaring Season”
eth Orton first gained attention during the mid-nineties by providing vocals for Electronica artists like William Orbit and the Chemical Brothers. By 1996 she had recorded her major label debut, Trailer Park. It was an intriguing blend of Folk and Electronica that was a hit with both critics and the public. Sophomore efforts are usually sink or swim time for most musicians. (You have your whole life to record your debut and maybe 18 months to work on a follow up). But Beth Orton knocked it out of the park with her 1999 release, Central Reservation. Daybreaker (2002) and Comfort Of Strangers (2005) arrived in quick sucession and seemed equally effortless. It’s been seven years since Beth Orton has released any new music. In that time she married and had two children. Obviously raising a family became her main priority. Now Orton has returned with a new album on a new label. Sugaring Season is her first release for the Anti- label. Anti- is an offshoot of the indie L.A. Punk label, Epitaph. Although it’s roots are in Punk, Anti- boasts an eclectic roster of artists like Tom Waits, Neko Case, Wilco, Mavis Staples and Rap collective The Coup. Much like David Geffen’s storied 70s label, Asylum, Anti- fosters an atmosphere that emphasizes quality over profit. Sugaring Season opens with “Magpie.” Lush and pastoral, the tune weds stinging guitar riffs to a kick-drum beat. The lyrics are forceful and resolute… “I won’t turn back I’ve seen the sun, I won’t turn back not for anyone/ I’ve seen the sign and I know what is mine.” The whole album seems steeped in rustic pleasures. “Call Me The Breeze”
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Tree” which is based on a poem by William Blake and the brooding “Something More Beautiful.” Here Orton juxtaposes a surfeit of emotion with fluttery Stax-Volt styled guitar riffs. The result is kinda Nick Drake meets Al Green! The album closes with the evocative and ethereal “Mystery.” The tune is almost a madrigal, showcasing Orton’s soaring vocals, accompanied by understated piano chords. Sugaring Season was produced by Tucker Martine in Portland, Oregon. Martine is
an up and coming producer responsible for recent albums by My Morning Jacket, the Decemberists, Mudhoney and R.E.M. Orton seems to have completely jettisoned the electronic elements of her music. The style of “Sugaring Season” hews more closely to classic British folk like Sandy Denny & Fairport Convention and Nick Drake. Some of the album echoes Heart during their Dog & Butterfly days. This is her most assured effort to date. Hopefully we won’t have to wait so many years for the pleasure of Beth Orton’s company.
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Steve DiTullio presents “Sinatra Holiday Extravaganza Show”
n addition to performing at various venues, non-profit and private events, Entertainer Steve DiTullio has been the Emcee for The Palm Springs Voice Talent Contest over the past two months. The contest is being held at the HooDoo Lounge, 285 North Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Hundreds of people have been in attendance to watch the vocalists who have performed in the contest. This Friday, December 7, from 7 until 10 p.m., the entertainers who have made it to the semi-finals will perform, only seven will continue. Next Friday, December 14, from 7 until 10 p.m., the seven chosen finalists will compete for cash prizes sponsored by Voli Vodka and the HooDoo Lounge. Judges include our very own fashion designer Michael Costello, who made his mark in
blends a galloping backbeat with swirling pump organ fills. Orton seems one with nature… “Call me the breeze, call me the stream/ Call me the sky, call me the leaves.” “Dawn Chorus” is a hushed minor key masterpiece. The melody simply shimmers over brisk Harmonium fills, plinky-plunky acoustic strumming and Orton’s sui generis phrasing. Here nature serves as an allegory for the splendor of love…”I was lonely as the moon who longs for the sun to come by, I’d wait and wait and wait but never seem to share the same sky/ Beneath the noise there was always silence, but what is left comes on to surprise us.” Finally “Candles” is a straightforward homage to the power of Mother nature. The tune is anchored by a martial cadence and a swirling string section. The best songs on Sugaring Season are “State Of Grace,” and “Last Leaves Of Autumn.” The former is a sparkling celebration of love. The track builds slowly threading a sweet violin solo through a tapestry of slippery piano fills and gentle acoustic riffs. On the latter, Orton evokes comparisons to “Court & Spark” era Joni Mitchell as well as the woefully underappreciated singersongwriter Laura Nyro. The instrumentation is stark and bare-boned, just piano and subdued strings. Other highlights include the jaunty, banjo-riffic “See Through Blue.” “Poison
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the fashion world on the popular TV series Project Runway. Vocalist and Coachella Valley Weekly columnist Lola Rossi is also a judge along with a surprise Celebrity guest. A versatile entertainer with impeccable style, DiTullio is scheduled to perform at the HooDoo Lounge from 7 until 10 p.m. on Saturday, December 8 and Saturday, December 15. On Wednesday, December 12, from 6 until 9 p.m., DiTullio will celebrate Frank Sinatra’s 98th Birthday with a performance to benefit the United Way of the Desert. This fund-raiser is being held in Frank Sinatra’s old hang out, The Purple Room at Club Trinidad, 1900 East Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. Tickets are $50 and include a complimentary glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres. For reservations call (760) 3232731 or purchase tickets at the door.
One of the most exciting up-coming performances for DiTullio is his “Sinatra Holiday Extravaganza” featuring his 18-piece Big Band with Band Leader Jonathan Goldman. Produced by Ike and Patrice Berajano from Valley Village, the show is being held at the Indian Wells Theater at the CSUSB Campus at Cook Street and Gerald Ford in Palm Desert on Wednesday, December 19, for two shows; a Matinee at 2 p.m. and an evening performance at 7 p.m. The show will include appearances by Marilyn Monroe impersonator Kassandra Carroll direct from Dublin, Ireland and vocalist Tia Farrar from Burbank with a guest appearance by vocalist Lola Rossi originally from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Music Director Goldman is a graduate of the famous Juilliard School in New York and had the opportunity to play the bass trombone as part of the orchestra for Frank Sinatra at the Waldrof Astoria during his one month engagement there. A career musician, Goldman has traveled the world playing in some of the hottest bands during that time. Tickets prices vary from $19 to $49 and are available on-line at www.ShowClix.com and when at the site, click on find events and type in Steve DiTullio’s name or by calling (888) 718-4253. Born in Queens, New York and raised in Long Island, DiTullio remembers living in a home with music. “I remember listening to my father singing when I was growing up,” said DiTullio. “He would go to the basement and I would hear him sing Frank Sinatra songs in both English and Italian. The first song I learned was ‘I Got You Under My Skin’. In high school I would always sing in
the talent shows and, if you can believe this, I sang Van Halen Rush and Led Zeppelin in a Rock band” He has two older sisters who also sang as children, but never sang professionally. After graduating from North Babylon High School, he owned a limousine service in Manhattan for ten years and made the move to Manhattan Beach, California in 1995. He married and has three daughters; Brooke, Miranda and Gianna, who now live in Wichita, Kansas with their mother Julie. He married Monica, who is one of his biggest fans. They travel to New York, Chicago and Wichita and DiTullio would sing Karaoke every where they would go, often winning the contests. Knowing his ability as a singer, she set-up and audition in Long Beach to perform his on a dinner cruise. “They were looking for someone who could sing Sinatra songs and I was chosen.” He did this for about a year. DiTullio and his wife moved to Wichita, Kansas to be closer to his daughters where they purchased a home. He performed at many private parties in exclusive country clubs where he met Bob and Jan Colvin. “They are two of the most supportive people I have ever met.” They sponsored him and gave him that “shot in the arm confidence” to pursue a new career. That encouragement led him to Las Vegas where he is signed with one of the largest booking agents on the West Coast, Steve Beyer Productions. He moved to Rancho Mirage less that a year ago, and is happy to be well received as an Entertainer here in the Desert.
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being discussed was relinquishing the pup to the public shelter. That did it! Michelle was quick in her decision to take the dog home. Michelle’s husband was taken by surprise when she returned home that day with a dog. Mike didn’t hide his displeasure at having this unplanned new family member. However, on the third day, Michelle arrived home unexpectedly to discover her husband playing with and snuggling with the dog. They were home free! The dog was extremely happy in their home, and had a calm demeanor for a 6 month puppy. Curiously the dog had been command trained in Italian, and the Brewers were provided a list of translations. Puppy training sessions at PetCo helped with the commands, and Renji now “speaks” English. During the PetCo classes, at least three other customers offered to adopt the adorable pup. What surprised Michelle the most about becoming a dog owner? She is quick to answer, “I can’t believe how much I love this dog! He needs me so. I miss him every day when I’m at work. I was never a dog person before, but now this dog is my precious baby.” The dog reciprocates the admiration bestowed upon him, loyally following Michelle around the home. “When I take a shower, he waits right outside. When I do the laundry, he sits in the laundry room. When I put on my makeup in the morning, he sits and watches.” The couple recently went away for the weekend, but could not
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ALL IN THE FAMILY ADOPTION
t is not unusual for someone to acquire a pet from a relative who can no longer care for them. Michelle Brewer responded with an emphatic “No” when a relative called about a small puppy she could no longer keep. The dog was an adorable terrier-poodle mix. Michelle explained to her family member that she had never before in her entire life owned a dog and knew little about them. She added, “I’m a cat person. I grew up with cats and currently own cats.” Somehow Michelle was persuaded to visit the small dog whose future was now uncertain. Her relative’s neighbor expressed an interest, but he lived in a low income apartment complex and had no place for the dog to potty and exercise. Another option
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resist calling the Pet Hotel at Barkingham Palace at 10:00 pm to check on the puppy. In this case, there was a happy outcome for a little dog who needing rehoming. Having to give up a family pet due to some life changing emergency is never easy. A financial or health crisis may lead to this decision. Knowing that the animal is safe and sound with a reliable friend or family member is one of the best solutions. If the crisis is temporary, a friend may be willing to
provide interim foster care. Please understand that if you surrender a family pet to a public shelter, the animal may be euthanized for a variety of reasons. A future column will deal more extensively with the topic of rehoming. However, a word of caution is needed about posting an ad broadcasting “Free dog!” This will ensure he is not being taken for lab experiments or to be used as bait for a fighting dog. Meanwhile, Michelle and Mike could not be happier with their first experience as dog owners. Dogs are endearing creatures, and have an amazing ability to express their love for their owners. The Brewers report Renji has acquired quite a wardrobe, and the sweet looking animal sported a menacing shark costume on Halloween. Research has shown that dog ownership enhances the lives of owners both psychologically and physically. In this story, an unplanned adoption had the happiest of outcomes. It is often said that some dogs adopt their owners. This time of year, one of Renji’s favorite places to nap is under the family Christmas tree. Renji is a lucky, pampered dog dreaming of delicious biscuits and treats in his Christmas stocking.
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Wine Toys, Games & Gifts
s wine comes home for the holidays, you may wish to add to the fun and enjoyment with the new crop of wine-related toys, games and gifts. Purchasing a nice bottle of wine as a gift is always welcomed, and wine appreciation is so enjoyable that the other “stuff” surrounding the vino can be entertaining as well. Just google “wine toys” and you’ll see that we can satisfy the wine lovers in our lives with all of those vino-stuff stocking stuffers. Of course when we say “wine toys” we mean to say wine “things”, “gadgets”, or “accessories”—but we men always maintain our affinity with toys. And there are different types of wine enthusiasts to consider buying for: For instance, the wine “geek” who loves the “gadgets” that can pump argon gas into the wine bottle to keep it fresh; or the high tech corkscrews that eject the cork, chill the wine, and assist in pronouncing the French label! Then there is the “homemaker-type” who enjoys kitchen accessories such as the Wine & Cookie Santa Plate, Holiday WineArt Kitchen Towels, or those festive hanging Wine Grape Cluster Lights. And there are those jolly snowflake-etched stem-less glass wine tumblers that even I—with so many wineglasses in the cupboard—think are very cool and desirable. They don’t interfere with viewing your wine but give an extra celebratory feel of things. Go on-line to see these and others at wineenthusiast. com If money is no object then one the most fanciful gifts would include the Riedel Amadeo Lyra Decanter. This artsy and stylish swan-like shaped decanter speaks elegance at around $360. Or bring it down to around $70 and pick up the Vinturi Red Wine Aerator which they claim is “clearly on the cutting edge of wine aerating. Mixing just the right amount of air with your wine at the precise moments, it allows your reds to breathe instantly. The results are a better bouquet, enhanced flavor, and a smoother finish.” To me this is surely an expensive mousetrap that’s only necessary when you forget to allow the wine to breathe. It’s definitely the “Star Trek” model of aerators along with a base that resembles a small espresso machine. Since I’m always encouraging home wine-tasting parties, you can bet that I like
checking out the card & board wine games. It’s an easy way to get into a wine-tasting party mode. These wine-themed pastimes are usually fun and educational at the same time, and, wine sampling and/or drinking is usually part of the game! All the games below are available at amazon.com or boardgamegeek.com. • Wine-Opoly: No surprise here on running the name. The skivvy on it reads: “Pop the cork off any gathering with WINEOPOLY! Players buy favorite wines, collect bunches of grapes and trade them in for decanters. Sounds easy enough but add Import Taxes and serving faux pas and it becomes a little more difficult and a lot more fun! Learn while you play! Each deed contains wine descriptors and fun facts about each wine.” A quick review said: “Wineopoly is fantastic. We sounded like kids again—perfect game for adults to play! • The Wine Game “is a trip through the famous wine producing countries of the world - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the U.S. With a role of the dice and some entrepreneurial skill, you can own vineyards in California, a wine estate in Italy or most of the great wines in France. It has the thrills, excitement and speculation of the real wine world. It involves buying and selling great vineyards, bidding in rare wine auctions and risking your fortune on a chance to become the wine baron of the world. But it isn’t just a game - it’s an education!” • Connoisseur (an older game that came out in 1987) is a game based on the wine industry. Each player takes the part of an international wine shipper. The players travel around a board matching GRAPE cards they collect along the way to WINE cards that they have to purchase. The object of the game is to establish monopolies. This is not a simple roll and move game, as there is
a certain amount of economics in the game-the value of everybody’s wine is dependent on the VINTAGE, which changes periodically. So unlike “The Wine Game”, which tests your knowledge of wine, “Connoisseur” actually teaches you about it. • Wine Smarts 2.0 is not a board game but a Q & A game. Chef Mario Batali says, “WineSmarts is the greatest game ever for wine snobs, wine geeks, cork dorks and even nascent enophiles.” Created by experts and designed to teach as you play, this is a perfect item for newcomers as well as seasoned vets. Comes with 100 questions and answers, a 12 page tip guide and sturdy scorepad. • All You Need Is Wine is the perfect party game to entertain your guests! Designed for people of all wine knowledge
levels, this blind wine tasting game allows players to learn and practice the 5 S’s of Wine Tasting: Sight, Swirl, Smell, Sip, and Savor. Players blind taste each wine and record their tasting. Players then guess each wine’s grape varietal and tally the results. • And finally, there is A Taste for Wine & Murder Mystery Game. It’ a complete set up for those who wish to get in costume, in character, dine and sleuth. It’s the ultimate dinner party game. Around the holidays, these are fun interactive games that enjoyably morph into wine tasting parties! Enjoy & Cheers! Rick continues to conduct wine events & play these games at private home winetastings. Contact winespectrum@aol. com.
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fter some good and bad dining experiences in Palm Springs, I have decided that I should do a little more research on where to find the best restaurants in the west end of our valley. With many new restaurants and some old favorites to choose from, I realize I could dine at a different restaurant in Palm Springs for weeks to come. This week, I finally made it into one of the desert’s newest and increasingly popular restaurants, Workshop Kitchen and Bar. Located at the North end of Palm Canyon, this used to be a movie theatre in the 1950’s and the high ceilings allow for Workshop to show off the beautiful architecture that makes this place one of a kind. Arriving for our reservation, my guest and I noticed the beautiful courtyard, ideal for cocktails or dining under the stars without the distraction of the heavy traffic of Palm Springs tourism. We opted for one of their private booths that are lined along either side of their 32’ community table. I have always enjoyed the concept of dining while making new friends and this venue is perfect for it. We were greeted by our beautiful and efficient server, Megan, who was very knowledgeable of the menu, offering many suggestions and favorites. We started with a few small plates to share before selecting our entrees. With much to choose from, we enjoyed the octopus carpaccio, and while one may think this would be served raw, the octopus was thinly shaved and prepared “sous-vide”, which means the octopus has slowly cooked in a hot water bath while sealed to lock in flavor. The dish was incredible, making this one of my favorite starters. We shared a side of fries, cooked in duck fat, which made them not only rich in flavor, but slightly addictive. Before the entrees, we shared a Caesar
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We left full and happy, what more could we ask for? Workshop Kitchen should be at the top of your list of places to dine in Palm Springs. Located at 800 North Palm Canyon Dr. Ste G,
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Screeners No. 37
FIVE FROM FRANCIS of Darkness. The movie story has troubled Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) going upriver on a secret mission into Cambodia to execute rogue Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). Extraordinarily crafted movie making on every level, the extended REDUX version (2000) tacks on about 50 minutes to the already sprawling epic, much of it on a French plantation. Yes, it finesses the story. There’s a fascinating, richly reflective and detailed commentary by Coppola that is a must for fans of this amazing film.
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APOCALYPSE NOW and APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX
Widely praised by critics and movie buffs as “one of the greatest films of all time” (Chicago Sun Times), Coppola’s grand, exhilarating and horrifying 1979 epic of the Vietnam War was scripted in part by John Milius and based on Joseph Conrad’s Heart
up his long lost brother Angelo while on shore leave in Buenos Aires. This is a poignant story about the friction, secrets and scars in a creatively driven family of Italian immigrants. Extras are generous and besides the routine commentary and behind-the-scene featurettes, includes the unexpected extended version of the play “Fausta: A Drama in Verse” that’s featured in the movie.
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An original screenplay and obviously personal story for Coppola, this not widely seen 2009 release is about Bennie (Vincent Gallo), a waiter on a cruise line who looks
COPPOLA COLLECTION DAZZLES into a web of murder and dark secrets that threaten his life and sanity. Nice extras feature a look at Coppola dictating (!) the original screenplay and perhaps the best director’s commentary I have ever heard. There’s also a fascinating and revealing commentary by esteemed film editor Walter Murch and an archival on-set interview with Hackman.
BIG SCREEN PICK OF THE WEEK:
CHASING ICE
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Shot “electronically” entirely on a studio stage, and set to the heartfelt and gritty music of Tom Waits, this 1984 experimental art film stars Teri Garr and Frederic Forrest as a couple who break up on July 4th and spend the night on the Vegas strip searching for their romantic fantasies. Beautifully brilliant in design with florid but memorable set pieces, this is a neon dream about betting on another roll of the dice and maybe getting lucky in love. Lots of cool extras, include making-of, deleted scenes, Coppola’s commentary and best of all, isolated Tom Waits score with alternate tracks.
THE CONVERSATION
Meaningful on so many levels, this 1974 thriller works best as peek into the life of an isolated, lonely, obsessed wiretap expert Harry Caul (Gene Hackman). The ironic last name of the actor does not dilute the powerful performance of a man haunted by his past tormented by the present. Hackman excels here in an astonishing performance that burns the screen and the heart. Caul’s motto of staying far removed from the personalities and passions of each assignment, on this one he gets sucked
If off-the-grid documentaries are of interest, this one is a doozy that delivers astonishing images that dispute any lingering doubts about the rapidity and extreme of climate change. Here is ground zero where the disappearing ice masses, caps and glaciers meet the sea and vanish in thin air. Monstrous in scale, some of the walls of ice are taller than any existing skyscraper and dwarf the size of lower Manhattan. Some of the images are almost overwhelming in their beauty and majesty and horror. The film follows National Geographic photographer James Balog on a sometimes obsessive and daredevil quest to find ways to capture these astounding single photos and time-lapse footage of our vanishing landscape. Now showing at The River’s Century Theater in Palm Desert. Comments? RobinESimmons@aol.com
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Pretty Impressive
olly Ringwald’s acting career is pretty amazing. Very few actors gain iconic status as she has and live to tell about it. But even more impressive is her role as author. Her new book, When It Happens To You (It Books, 240 pages), is a novel composed of eight independent stories that ultimately weave a satisfying tale of love and betrayal. The overarching story takes place throughout a single year as Greta and Phillip, a married couple with a five-year-old daughter, grapple with an infidelity and their family’s precarious future. Though each of the eight stories is self-contained, and can stand on its own, Ringwald brilliantly weaves together characters, setting and theme. When new characters are introduced, we realize they all share a wider community. As their lives intersect, sometimes only slightly, we learn something new about the damaged and hurting family. Speaking recently at the Arts and Letters Series at UCR Palm Desert, Ringwald read from her book and talked about what inspired When It Happens To You. “The genesis was betrayal. It is something we all know. You can betray yourself as well as others. I wanted to write about different kinds of betrayal and people who were connected in a much more incidental way.” There is wisdom and sophistication in Ringwald’s writing. She writes about the nuance and the finesse our fragile relationships require to maintain the delicate balance. She has an acute perception of our human foibles and persistent flaws. Yet she writes with the respect and admiration for human resilience, unafraid to tackle the ugly side of behavior. In “My Olivia,” a single mother must decide how best to help her small child deal with his gender identity. Even in their progressive school and liberal community, the mother struggles to do the right thing for her kid with little support and understanding from those around her. Ringwald envelops us in the sorrow and passion of these dear fraught souls. Midway is the title chapter “When It Happens To You.” It’s a warning that Greta directly addresses to the reader. Here, she is fighting her new reality, trying to come to terms with the messy and painful situation of her betrayal. It is a bold, honest, defensive, humble and self-loathing diatribe. Greta is not so much pointing a finger at us, but rather asks: Is any of this familiar? Greta’s husband Phillip explores his shame and destructive behavior in “Mea Culpa.” The reader gets another look into the layered betrayal theme. His disloyalty to Greta started long before his infidelity with his daughter’s music teacher. Never does
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Ringwald tell you what to think or how to judge. She shows all sides, taking the reader in deeper into the pathology and moral dilemma. “Redbud” touched a nerve in this reader. Greta takes her mother to a nursery to buy plants. She cannot tell her mother of Phillip’s infidelity. Her mother, aware something is wrong, says nothing either. They each struggle to relate, to understand one another but there is too much water under the bridge, to many issues over too many years. It is draining to even consider a conversation about anything other than plants. It is a recognizable betrayal that exists, not only between parents and their children, but between siblings and spouses as well. The final chapter, “The Places You Don’t Walk Away From,” allows the reader the freedom to decide about Greta and Phillip. It also allows for self-reflection and selfanalysis of our own personal betrayals. Ringwald is an avid reader and it shows in her confident, well-worked prose. She has always considered herself a writer. She remembers the first time she experienced the recognition that the author was speaking to her directly. She was working on the movie Sixteen Candles and the book was J. D.
Salinger’s Nine Stories. As an adult, she became a big fan of Raymond Carver. Ringwald said about Carver’s book: “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love just astounded me. It was his simplicity of language and the power
of what he didn’t say.” Much like Carver, Ringwald understands the nature of quality story telling, and the impact of what’s between the lines. Molly Ringwald may work as a fine actor, but she’s an exceptional author.
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(760) 340-3222 www.rocsfirehouse.com
Tack Room 81800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201
American
(760) 347-9985
www.tackroomtavern.com
Casey’s
42455 Washington Street Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 345-6503
www.caseysrestaurant.com
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Sullivan’s 73505 El Paseo Palm Desert, CA
Seymon 6pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 3sum 9pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760328-5955 Art of Sax 8-11pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Karaokie Jo 6-10pm
TUE DECEMBER 11 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Rojer & Bobby 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ace Karaoke with Kiesha 9pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Bella da Ball Dinner Revue w/ guest performers 7:30pm (CB) BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-5643660 Johnny Morris 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX; PS; 760-325-9555 Andrew, Matt & Mike 8:30pm DESERT SAGE; LQ; 760-564-8744 Steve Denny 5-9pm ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL; PS; 760992-0002 John Stanley King 5-9pm (JZ) (BL) FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6-10pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-327-1700 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-3662250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic Reality Show Jam 8pm (VD) LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Tim Burleson 7:45 (PB) PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Eclectic Tuesdays. Singer/songwriter night. All acts
American
(760) 341-3560
(760) 564-2201
www.thewinebaratoldtown.com
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www.coachellavalleyweekly.com welcome. Hosted by JB, Sign up 7pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 Brad Mercer & Mark Guerrero 8pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Open Mic 8pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Dr. Paul 6pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Demetrious and Co. (RR)(JZ) TAQUERIA GUERRERO’S; TP; 760-3435971 DJ Keith 9pm THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-3271773 Reggie Vision 6:30pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 The King’s Town Trio 9pm WALLY’S DESERT TURTLE; RM; 760568-9321 Bob Yetter 6-10pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Michael Boliver 6:30-9pm
WED DECEMBER 12 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Bobby And Randy (BL) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 DJ Howie Pyro 10pm (VD) AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Rudy de la Mor 7pm (PB) BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760-5643660 Johnny Morris 6pm (PB) DESERT SAGE; LQ; 760-564-8744 Steve Denny 5-9pm Industry Night w/ DJ Johnnie 10pm ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL; PS; 760992-0002 Rose Mallet 5-9pm (JZ)(BL) FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6-10pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-7777773 Demetrius Houser 7-10pm HAMILTON’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL; LQ; 760-698-8303 Karaoke w/ T-Bone 8:30-12:30am JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-
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Babes Bar-B-Que American & Brewhouse
Charli Marrones
(760) 346-8738
(760) 625-1500
71800 Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage
42250 Jackson Street #101 Indio, CA
www.babesbbque.com
www.charlimarrones.com
AJ’s on the Green American
Dickie O’Neals
(760) 202-1111
(760) 325-2600
36-200 Date Palm Dr Cathedral City
ajsonthegreen@gmail.com
Western Grill
Western (760) 347-1522 Grill Restaurant & Lounge 80956 Hwy 111 Indio, CA 92201
Lavender Bistro Continental 78073 Calle Barcelona La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 564-5353 www.lavenderbistro.com
2155 North Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92262
Italian
El Mexicali II 43-430 Monroe St. Indio, CA
Irish
78772 California 111 La Quinta, CA 92253 www.lamppostpizza.com
Crab Pot
70030 California 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Seafood
(760) 321-7635
www.crabpotranchomirage.com
Mexican
(760) 342-2333
Pacifica
73505 El Paseo # 2500 Palm Desert
Seafood
(760) 674-8666
www.elmexicalicafe2.com
San Miguel
Pizza
Lamppost
(760) 564-4568
www.dickieoneal.com
American
2250 Live Music (RR) LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760325-2794 Hot Rox LAVENDER BISTRO; LQ; 760-564-5353 Mark Gregg 5:30pm LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 “Sing Jam” w/ Michael Healy 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-3655956 Walking Papers featuring Duff McKagan 8pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 Karaokie Jo 7pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Dr. Paul 6pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760341-3560 Straight Ahead Jazz (JZ) THREESIXTY NORTH; PS; 760-3271773 Shaken Not Stirred 7pm VICKY’S OF SANTA FE; IW; 760-3459770 Pat Rizzo & All That Jazz Band 6:30-10pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm WALLY’S DESERT TURTLE; RM; 760568-9321 Johnny Meza & Company 6-10pm WESTIN MISSION HILLS; RM; 760328-5955 Art of Sax 7-10pm WILLIE BOYS; MV; 760-363-3343 Karaoke WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-230-0188 Mara Getz Jazz 6-10pm
www.pacificaseafoodrestaurant.com
Mexican
35 320 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City (760) 328-9402 TAQUERIA SAN MIGUEL 72 450 Ramon Rd Mexican Restaurant Mariscos & Cantina 1000 Palms (760) 343-7340
35 320 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City
(760) 328-9402
72 450 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms
(760) 343-7340
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Education
by Curtis Hendricks
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College of the Desert Investigated for Irregularities in Apportionment Attendance Reporting
s many of you may have heard, our very own College of the Desert (COD) has been under investigation by Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) in an agreement with the California Community College Chancellor’s Office for the suspected irregularities in apportionment attendance reporting. The FCMAT’s data management services are used to help local educational agencies (LEAs) meet state reporting responsibilities, improve data quality, and share information. Why attendances reports matter? When a college reports their attendance, they are entitled to a specific amount of funding, which is paid for by our tax dollars. The FCMAT states: “California community colleges receive more than 80% of their unrestricted funding from state apportionment paid through the Chancellor’s Office and funding is primarily driven by the FTES workload measure.” The funding given to colleges is allocated to all
colleges in California. The money that COD was overpaid will be collected and need to be reallocated to those schools that should have received the funds. So, the overpayment received by COD has affected the resources of other California community colleges. The official report that FCMAT received was: “An informant notified the Chancellor’s Office that the district was inaccurately reporting full-time equivalent students (FTES) attendance for purposes of apportionment revenue based on catalog hours instead of actual student contact hours and furthermore, that district administrators were aware of the misreporting of FTES.”According to a letter from California Community Colleges Chancellor Brice W. Harris, to Chair Board of Trustees Bonnie Stefan and Superintendent/ President Joel Kinnamon of the Desert Community College District (CCD), “Based on audited recalculated attendance and FTES data for the seven-year period in
question [fiscal year 2003-2004 to fiscal year 2010-2011], we have determined that Desert CCD was overpaid $5,261,544 based on its erroneous apportionment claims. To rectify this matter, this amount will be collected in full from the District.” Not only does COD need to pay back the $5,261,544, but COD must additionally pay $630,169 for the apportionment attendance reporting for the 2011-2012 school year. The picture provided will show the audit of the overage of money allocated to COD. COD representatives state that this was a mistake within the Datatel system COD switched to in 2003 and uses to track student hours. COD was supposed to account for actual student hours attended, but reportedly used catalog hours instead. The different hours resulted in more hours reported to the state. Many would question if this falsified attendance report was done knowingly by officials at COD. In the audit by the FCMAT, many items were investigated. The
Safety Tips
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FCMAT reports in the audit that: “FCMAT has identified approximately 50 emails that demonstrate management may have knowingly committed a wrongful act, misrepresented material facts, concealed material facts, or failed to exercise their fiduciary duty of loyalty and care.” The FCMAT also reports that “District administrators, senior management, and the attendance consultant were informed numerous times starting no later than June 28, 2005 by several district staff members that FTES calculations were incorrectly based on catalog hours rather than actual hours.” All of my information was taken from the COD website following the map: home>community>public relations>media resources, and selecting the special reports folder. The two main reports are the Desert CCD - FCMAT final report and the Desert CCD - Letter from B. Harris. The information is provided for all to read.
Move Right For Sirens And Lights
ow that Black Friday is behind us, there is something else to consider behind us during this busy time of year. There are more and more people on the road now than ever before. This is the “season” and we will likely be spending more time ourselves shopping, traveling, attending gatherings and rushing about during this time. This is when accidents occur as we have many distractions. If you or someone you love is in need of emergency assistance, you want help to arrive immediately. Did you know that there’s one simple thing everyone can do to help firefighters, ambulances, and law enforcement officers provide emergency assistance as quickly as possible? Just Move Right for Sirens & Lights Says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Every year in the United States there are 16,000 collisions involving fire department emergency vehicles responding to or returning from incidents. Many, if not most, of these accidents would be avoided if everyone would just Move Right for Sirens & Lights. This also slows and impedes our
response providing emergency care. Why then, doesn’t everyone just pull to the right? Many people panic. Some don’t know or understand the law. Others simply don’t adhere to the rules of the road. The law is very specific: Drivers must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle. Firefighters work hard to avoid vehicle collisions by driving slowly when traveling against traffic, coming to a complete stop at intersections, etc. However, the cooperation of ALL vehicles on the roadway is essential.
SIMPLE RULES
There are some simple rules to follow when you’re on the road and encounter an emergency vehicle whose lights are flashing, whether the siren is sounding or not. DO pull to the right and come to a complete stop. If you’re traveling on a highspeed road or if there is no room to stop, slow down as much as possible. If you are in the left lane, DO pull over into the right lane as traffic in the lane to your right moves over. If you cannot move to the right because
of another vehicle or obstacle, just stop. Your action will let the driver of the emergency vehicle know what you are doing and allow the driver to anticipate where to drive. When an emergency vehicle approaches you from behind while you are stopped at an intersection, DO stay where you are unless you can pull to the right. On a two or four-lane highway or street without barriers, both sides of traffic should pull to the right If the emergency vehicle is traveling on the opposite direction of a divided highway or street, you do not need to pull over. If you are on a divided highway where traffic in front of you is at a standstill and you see emergency lights behind you, move to the right if you can; stay where you are if you can’t. NEVER move into the center divide - you could be moving into the path of an approaching emergency vehicle. DO stay at least 500 feet behind any emergency vehicle. DO be extremely careful when driving by or around a motor vehicle accident or any situation where emergency vehicles are
parked and the firefighters are working. DO NOT move to the left—ever. DO NOT play your radio so loudly that you are unable to hear sirens. DO NOT stop in the middle lane when there is room to pull to the right. DO NOT pull to the left into the center lane, the center divide, or left turn lane. DO NOT race ahead to make the green light or turn before the emergency vehicle gets there. DO NOT turn quickly to the left onto a street or driveway. DO NOT drive through a red light or stop sign when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind. DO NOT disregard the presence of the emergency vehicle by continuing to drive. Following these simple rules will help everyone involved in an emergency: those who desperately need help and those who are hurrying to help them. Every emergency responder—firefighter, ambulance driver, police officers—will appreciate it when you Move Right for Sirens & Lights! Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
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SPORTS SCENE BAMA FINDS A WAY BACK IN by Mike Livingston
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ne of the strangest years in college football in sometime became a bit clearer this past week as the SEC Championship game wrapped-up with another Alabama win against Georgia, this time on the road in the Georgia Dome. In a game where it appeared Georgia would finally break through and take what was seemingly there for them the last several years, they had a lead early in the fourth quarter with momentum….funny thing about momentum, it changes quickly. Nick Saban, always the master in big games and these types of situations did it again as the Crimson Tide never blinked, even into the fourth quarter of a Championship game on the road, coming back to win handily and establish what the pollsters have been saying all year – regardless of that early
loss, they are still the best team and they do belong in the National Championship Game because they are the best team in the country and will provide the best game…….. I’m not sure about that part of it all.
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play for the crown. We’ll just have to wait awhile…..a long while. To catch-up on everything in the world of college and pro football you need, the big news in local sports talk radio continues to be “The Clubhouse with Mike Livingston” radio show on KNEWS 94.3 FM, Saturdays mornings from 6 – 8 a.m. Tune in and get your fix each week! Join me as we talk sports here in the valley and across the globe! The Clubhouse, Saturday mornings from on KNEWS 94.3 FM…… Mike Livingston is the Host of The Clubhouse 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.
by Mike Livingston
PLAYING FOR THEIR LIVES
ports phraseology is often metaphorical in nature. We’ve heard the sports vernacular our whole lives……”Leaving it all on the field”. “He’s a real gamer”….”He played like his life depended on it”…..well, there’s one place where that last statement really has teeth, where it isn’t the absurd at all. In fact, it’s the best (or worst, if you’re one of them) reality shows there is….I’m speaking of the PGA Q-School which really isn’t a school at all, so much as it is the final stage (or tournament) or series of grueling tournaments by which those golfers without fully exempt status on the PGA Tour look to gain such for the coming year. Although this is actually the last year for this long-reviled system, it really has given new meaning to “playing for your life”. That final stage of this year’s adventure was on display here in the desert this past week at the PGA West Stadium and Nicklaus Private Courses and what a treat it was for those of us here who had the
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I know Ohio State is undefeated and not eligible for Bowl competition this year but I’m not sure they’re better than Alabama anyway…..I have never thought Kansas State belongs in that elite top three…..I think the best GAME would be Alabama and Oregon, not even in their own conference championship game – how about that? Remember when the pre-season polls had USC and Oregon both in the Top 5 in the country? With the BCS Championship game having been set, the exciting part now will be the formatting of the other BCS and Bowl games because of the excitement and parody we saw throughout the season…..We know we’ll be watching undefeated Notre Dame and their great season and even better story take on Alabama and their tumultuous year
opportunity to see it firsthand. As always, there were the heartbreaking stories like Ed Lohr who was sitting comfortably within the top 25 who would receive cards, only to hit balls in the water on both 17 and 18….oh no! This means another year on one of the minor league Tours for Lohr…… Then there were the great stories like D. H. Lee of South Korea who birdied the last three holes to tie for the win and $50,000 first place check. More important for sure however is that golden ticket to the show for a season. Locally, The Palms Jeff Gove was a qualifier, long a PGA Tour and miniTour veteran who played exceptionally well throughout the week. In other news, shockingly Rory McIlroy was named the Player of the Year and there was one very big piece of news as it applies to the rules of the game. In this case, the usage of long putters or more aptly, “anchoring” the club…..apparently, you still have four years to use your long putter. Upon investigation the integrity
of the game may be at stake….so we’ll address it four years from now…..like the B.C.S…. Locally, the big news in local sports talk radio continues to be “The Clubhouse with Mike Livingston” radio show on KNEWS 94.3 FM, Saturdays mornings from 6 – 8 a.m. Guests o‘ plenty with lots of big surprises ahead so join me as we talk sports here in the valley and across the
globe! We’ll be looking for you in The Clubhouse on Saturday mornings from 6-8 a.m. on KNEWS 94.3 FM……Heads Up! Mike Livingston is the Host of The Clubhouse 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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Dale Gribow On The Law
by Dale Gribow Attorney at Law
You Got a DUI Now Don’t Forget About DMV T
he DMV hearing, which in the past would take place before a plea was entered, will in most circumstances result in a ruling unfavorable to the driver/defendant. As a rule, DMV hearing officers do not care about anything but the chemical test, though THAT IS NOT THE LAW! If you lose the DMV hearing, your license is likewise suspended as indicated above. However here, you have to wait a minimum of 30 days before you request a restricted license. After 30 days of not having a license, you can apply for the restricted license by paying $125.00 to DMV and again showing proof of enrollment in a required DUI program and showing proof of insurance by filing an SR-22. The court suspension is different from the DMV suspension, but they result in the same challenge for a defense lawyer. There are only three issues at the DMV hearing after you completed a blood or breath test. They are set forth on the back of the DMV paper you received. The main issue is if the officer had probable cause to stop or contact you and whether the chemical test is beatable. The DMV has the burden of proof on all three issues and must win on all three issues to take your license away. However, the DMV does not use the same rules of evidence as the courts do and they usually win 98% of these DMV Hearings. THE DMV HEARING IS A PER SE HEARING AND IF YOU HAVE .08 OR HIGHER YOU ARE PER SE “GUILTY” IN THEIR EYES.
By statute DMV is black and white. The hearing officers have NO authority to negotiate or extend courtesies. Unless we ask you to attend the DMV Hearing, you should not appear. While you have the right to be at your own hearing, it is not always a good idea for the following reasons: First: You won’t understand why you should not make a statement. Second: Most DMV Hearings are arguments over evidence, not facts. In my experience Clients don’t understand the difference between evidence and facts when they are sitting in the hearing room, no matter how much we try to explain it to them when they are in our office. Most clients are convinced that if they “plead for their license”, the hearing officer will have pity on them and give them a break. (They might pity you, but they will still take your license. DMV hearing officers have no authority to “Plea Bargain” or deviate from the statutory penalties.) Third: If you are present, the DMV hearing officer could very well call you, the client, to testify under oath to clear up an issue that we could otherwise win. This is an administrative hearing and thus does not follow the same rules that we would follow in a courtroom. In court the DA could not call you to testify if we did not put you on the stand. Since the DMV hearing is taped the DA could get the tape with your admissions, which may hurt your court case. DMV hearings are usually not successful because the DMV Hearing Officer is the Prosecutor
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AND the Judge At a DMV hearing, our office has to knock out one DMV issue to save your license and for you to avoid paying a fee to reissue the license. If so, that would require your having to show proof of car insurance by filing an SR-22. If you had a driver’s license from another state then instead of a California SR-22, you would obtain a AAMBA SR-22 from your insurance agent from your home state. There is an additional document that you would get from our DMV when the proof of insurance is not from California. When you are arrested for a DUI the arresting officer takes your California Drivers License and issues you a pink temporary license that is good for 30 days. IF your lawyer requests a hearing within 10 days
PART TWO: THE DMV HEARING and also requests a STAY, then your license is good until the results of the DMV hearing. If you lose the DMV hearing or enter a plea to the court, then in order to get a license to drive you must file an SR-22 with DMV, showing proof of insurance (along with your paying a reissuance fee and showing proof you have enrolled in the correct DUI class). If you had a DUI with an accident and you talk to your insurance carrier please do NOT volunteer info that you had a DUI. It is their responsibility to find that out. Even if you had a traffic accident the carrier does NOT always know that alcohol was involved. Law Office of Dale S. Gribow, P.C. “A full Service Firm” dale@gribowlaw.com 760-341-4411
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ave you noticed the letter ratings in the windows of places that sell food? The County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health (DOEH) has been making unannounced safety inspections of places that serve food since 1963 and assigning those letter grades. An “A” grade is the only passing score with 100 points meaning no violations of any health code or safety requirements. A score of 90 points means that they just met minimum safety standards. A “B” grade of 80 points or more means that they did not pass the inspection and do not comply with minimum safety standards. A “C” rating means that the food establishment presents an immediate risk to public health and safety and could be closed if problems are not addressed quickly. Fewer than 70 points typically means that the establishment is shut down until safety concerns are addressed. As of December 1st, only three restaurants in the Coachella Valley did not have “A” grades: two with “B” ratings
and one having a “C” score. To find the violations that caused these downgrades or to see how your favorite restaurant fares, go to restaurantgrading.rivcoeh. org. On a very positive note, many restaurants have perfect 100 scores, the DOEH website is sortable by city, score and/or name and lists restaurant inspection history since 2009. While all of the other food establishments in the Coachella Valley received a rating of “A”, not all “A’s” are the same. In general, the most common problems that many restaurants struggle with are maintaining clean kitchens, avoiding cross contamination and date labeling foods to control spoilage. The DOEH requires each food service establishment to have one ServSafe Certified Manager on site. ShareKitchen is the Coachella Valley’s go to ServSafe Certification Location with monthly training courses and exams beginning Thursday, December 13th. Go to www. sharekitchen.org/servsafe to register and for more information.
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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of December 6
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Spencer Silver was a co-inventor of Post-it notes, those small, colorful pieces of paper you can temporarily attach to things and then remove to use again and again. Speaking about the process he went through to develop this simple marvel, he said, “If I had thought about it, I wouldn’t have done the experiment. The literature was full of examples that said you can’t do this.” I’d like to make him your patron saint for the next few weeks, Aries. Like him, you now have the chance to make practical breakthroughs that may have seemed impossible, or at least unlikely. Ignore conventional wisdom -- including your own. Trust your mischievous intuition. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The axolotl is a kind of salamander that has an extraordinary capacity for regenerating itself. If it loses a leg in an accident, it will grow a new one in its place. It can even fix its damaged organs, including eyes, heart, and brain. And get this: There’s never any scar tissue left behind when its work is done. Its power to heal itself is pretty much perfect. I nominate the axolotl to be your power animal in the coming weeks, Taurus. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you now have an extraordinary ability to restore any part of your soul that got hurt or stolen or lost. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the coming months, I hope that you will get sweet revenge. In fact, I predict that you will get sweet revenge. Keep in mind that I’m not talking about angry, roaring vindication. I don’t mean you will destroy the reputations of your adversaries or reduce them to humiliating poverty or laugh at them as they grovel for mercy while lying in a muddy gutter. No, Gemini. The kind of revenge I foresee is that you will achieve a ringing triumph by mastering a challenge they all believed would defeat you. And your ascent to victory starts now. CANCER (June 21-July 22): I would love to speak with you about your hesitancy to fully confront your difficulties. But I will not speak forthrightly, since I’m pretty sure that would irritate you. It might even motivate you to procrastinate even further. So instead I will make a lame joke about how if you don’t stop avoiding the obvious, you will probably get bitten in the butt by a spider. I will try to subtly guilt-trip you into taking action by implying that I’ll be annoyed at you if you don’t. I will wax sarcastic and suggest that maybe just this once, ignorance is bliss. Hopefully that will nudge you into dealing straightforwardly with the unrest that’s burbling. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “Drama is life with all the boring parts cut out of it,” said Leo filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. By that criterion, I’m guessing that your experience in the coming week will have a high concentration of magic and stimulation. You should be free from having to slog through stale details and prosaic storylines. Your word of power will be succulence. For best results, I suggest you take active control of the unfolding adventures. Be the director and lead actor in your drama, not a passive participant who merely reacts to what the other actors are doing. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): One of my spiritual teachers once told me that a good spiritual teacher makes an effort not to seem too perfect. She said some teachers even cultivate odd quirks and harmless failings on purpose. Why? To get the best learning experience, students must be discouraged from over-idealizing the wise advisors they look up to. It’s crucial they understand that achieving utter purity is impossible and unrealistic. Being perceived as an infallible expert is dangerous for teachers, too; it makes them prone to egotistical grandiosity. I bring this up, Virgo, because it’s an excellent time to reduce the likelihood that you’ll be seduced by the illusion of perfection. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): This would be a good week to talk to yourself far more than you usually do. If you’re the type of person who never talks to yourself, this is a perfect time to start. And I
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do mean that you should speak the words out loud. Actually address yourself with passionate, humorous, ironic, sincere, insightful comments, as you would any person you care about. Why am I suggesting this? Because according to my interpretation of the astrological omens, you would benefit from the shock of literally hearing how your mind works. Even more importantly: The cheerleading you do, the encouragement you deliver, and the motivational speeches you give would have an unusually powerful impact if they were audibly articulated. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast,” a grotesque human-like creature hosts the heroine in his home, treating her like a queen. She accepts his hospitality but rejects his constant requests to marry him. Eventually, he collapses from heartache. Moved by the depth of his suffering, she breaks into tears and confesses her deep affection for him. This shatters the spell and magically transforms the Beast back into the handsome prince he originally was. Your life may have parallels to this story in the coming months, Scorpio. You might be tested. Can you discern the truth about a valuable resource that doesn’t look very sexy? Will you be able to see beauty embedded in a rough or shabby form? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you thoroughly shuffle a deck of cards, the novel arrangement you create is probably unique in all of human history; its specific order has never before occurred. I suspect the same principle applies to our lives: Each new day brings a singular set of circumstances that neither you nor anyone else in the last 10,000 years has ever had the pleasure of being challenged and intrigued by. There is always some fresh opportunity, however small, that is being offered you for the first time. I think it’s important for you to keep this perspective in mind during the coming week. Be alert for what you have never seen or experienced before. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I wish I could do more than just fantasize about helping you achieve greater freedom. In my dreams, I am obliterating delusions that keep you moored to false idols. I am setting fire to the unnecessary burdens you lug around. And I am tearing you away from the galling compromises you made once upon a time in order to please people who don’t deserve to have so much power over you. But it’s actually a good thing I can’t just wave a magic wand to make all this happen. Here’s a much better solution: You will clarify your analysis of the binds you’re in, supercharge your willpower, and liberate yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In his book Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, Tom Robbins talks about a gourmet who “gave up everything, traveled thousands of miles and spent his last dime to get to the highest lamasery in the Himalayas to taste the dish he’d longed for his whole life, Tibetan peach pie. When he got there . . . the lamas said they were all out of peach. ‘Okay,’ said the gourmet, ‘make it apple.’” I suspect you’ll be having a comparable experience sometime soon, Aquarius. You may not get the exact treat you wanted, but what you’ll receive in its place is something that’s pretty damn good. I urge you to accept the gift as is! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Having ‘a sense of self’ means possessing a set of stories about who we are,” according to William Kittredge in his book The Nature of Generosity. He says there are two basic types of stories: The first is “cautionary tales, which warn us” and therefore protect us. The second consists of “celebratory” tales, which we use to heal and calm ourselves. I believe that you Pisceans are now in a phase when you primarily need celebratory stories. It’s time to define yourself with accounts of what you love and value and regard as precious. Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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