January 24 to January 30, 2013 Vol. 1 No. 44 by CV Weekly

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Southwest Art Festival................3 City of Palm Springs....................6 Local Music Spotlight..................7 Happy Hour Hot Spot..................7 Sic Waiting at The Hood..............8 PS Open Air Market.....................9 Desert DJ’s....................................9 Dale Gribow on the Law............10 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local.......11 Consider This..............................12 Valley Rhythms..........................13 Pet Place.....................................14 The Vino Voice............................15 Club Crawler Nightlife...............16 The Pampered Palate................18 Screeners....................................20 Book Review...............................21 Restaurant Guide.......................22 Education...................................23 Sport Scene................................24 Safety Tips..................................25 ShareKitchen..............................25 PS Modernism Week..................26 Classifieds..................................26 Free Will Astrology....................27 Mind, Body & Spirit...................27 Health Fitness & Beauty............28

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The Southwest Arts Festival I

ndio is the City of Festivals. If you have yet to attend one of the city’s great outdoor venues at the beautiful Empire Polo Club, The Southwest Arts Festival should be your first! It is a family friendly festival and a fun favorite of the CV. This weekend, starting Friday running through Sunday, January 25, 26 and 27, The Southwest Arts Festival will display over 250 artists from 16 states and Mexico. Celebrating its 27th year, it promises to be a vibrant and varied array of art, crafts, music and food. “This is a very exciting event. We’re thrilled to create a welcoming and entertaining festival,” said Joyce Donaldson, Indio Chamber of Commerce CEO. “It’s fun for the community, the attending artists and for us. Those involved with the festival take pleasure in doing everything they can to make it an enjoyable experience.” “Culture and Commerce” is the City of Indio’s Chamber of Commerce mantra, the host and sponsor of the event. What could be a better representation than artisans showing and selling their creations: Sculpture and clay works; photography, paintings and drawings; glass, jewelry and metal works; printmaking and textiles -- all laid out in rows on expansive green grounds in a picturesque setting. The event has something for everybody. No matter if you and your family have different tastes in art and entertainment, The Southwest Arts Festival is certain to please. Every year the festival attracts acclaimed returning and new artists who show traditional, contemporary and abstract fine art. An outdoor café area has a variety of food to meet the needs of those who may have picky taste buds and there are rest areas where the grandparents can sit all day and enjoy the music or just people watch. For the kids, there will be the award winning S.C.R.A.P. Gallery where children of all ages can indulge their creativity with

Poster Artist: Diane McClary

Glass Artist - Gary Alison

art projects crafted from recycled materials. This year, dream catchers made from recycled CDs will be the focus of the artistic fun. It is the fourth year the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery has taken part in the festival. There

is no cost to participate and it will be open throughout the event. The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery is the only organization in the CV providing hands-on art opportunities for children and adults using recycled materials. Along with all the optic stimulation of the colorful art and bright surroundings, there is amazing music for the ears. Vebhas Kendzia will be on the grounds playing his Native American flutes creating a delightful and soothing ambiance. Also Bob Culbertson’s fantastic Stick music will be featured during the festival. The Chapman Stick is a unique instrument made with a 10 to 12 stringboard, frets and pickup. It is held and played upright; the strings are hammered with the player’s fingertips between the frets. Invented in continue to page 5

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1974 by Emmett Chapman, Culbertson is a virtuoso who has spent the last 30 years cultivating the beguiling, enchanting sound. If you are a guitarist -- electric or acoustic, or lover of classical, jazz or eclectic guitar, hearing and watching Culbertson is worth the price of admission. He will be performing on the festival’s center stage all three days. Every year a Poster Artist is chosen for the Festival. Artists are invited to present work and a jury of community leaders and local artists consider the submissions. This year CV resident and plein air artist Diane McClary was chosen. Her colorful oil paintings exemplify the spirit of the Festival. McClary’s poster and winners of previous years have become collectables and are available for sale during the festival. As one of the longest running festivals, this venue is a celebrated tradition with both visitors and CV locals. The festival not only provides quality entertainment, it provides jobs. During the event, the festival has service contracts with 23 companies. It generates revenue for the City of Indio as well as other CV cities. Beyond the celebration of arts and crafts, the festival is the most important and significant fund raising event for the Indio Chamber of Commerce. As a non-profit entity, the proceeds will generate nearly 20 percent of the Chamber’s annual budget. Ultimately, the money raised is reinvested into the Chamber, supporting programs for the community and the building of its businesses. The objective of the Chamber and its Cultural Community Partners is to

strengthen the artistic aspects of the local community. Their collaboration is a high priority and is an example of blending culture and commerce. This in turns builds a strong, creative and viable environment for the business and residential community. The Cultural Community Partners are the Coachella Valley Art Center, Burrtec, Kid Kreation Korner, Indio Performing Arts Center and the Coachella Valley History Museum. The Indio Chamber of Commerce is grateful for the generosity of their sponsors and 200 plus volunteers and community leaders who contribute their time, talent and resources to make the Southwest Arts Festival one of the best in the nation. The Southwest Arts Festival is held at The Empire Polo Club, located at 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201. There are two parking entrances with over ten acres of space. Both lots are on Monroe at Avenue 51 and Avenue 52. Self-parking is $5 and valet is $8. Handicapped parking is available at the Avenue 51 lot. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the festival site. Only service animals are permitted. Admission is $8. A two-day pass is $12. Children 16 and under are free. The festival opens daily at 10 am and closes at 5 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- January 25, 26 and 27. The Southwest Art Festival is a quality event designed to be a culturally enriching and relaxed outdoor venue with a little bit of something for everyone. It represents all that is good about the blending of culture and commerce. Indio’s Chamber of Commerce invites you to come and enjoy one day or all three. There are 250 artists participating in The Southwest Arts Festival. The festival Collage Artist: Richard Curtner

Gunn Trigere-Jewelry Maker is a diverse and accomplished group of dedicated artisans who love what they do. There are traditional, contemporary and abstract painters. Also crafts, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, glass, photography and other great surprises.

Diane McClary - Painter

A La Quinta resident, Diane McClary, is this year’s Southwest Art Festival Poster Artist. Her attention to light and color captures a mood that reflects the vivid nature of landscape. As an oil plein air artist, she has honed the ability to quickly and confidently depict the beauty of her surroundings, a process that brings excitement and joy to her life. McClary has been painting for over three decades. She constantly strives to accurately grasp the color harmony that exists with the quality of light in the moment. She has studied with master painter Sergei Bongart and Ron Lukas. She herself teaches and has led workshops throughout the US and Africa.

Richard Curtner - Collage

Written published text is meticulously collected, cut and specifically placed to form color and shape that become realistic images of still life, people and landscapes in Richard Curtner textual collages. For each piece he creates, the words are selected to match the theme. Curtner is a CV resident and although he is skilled in numerous mediums, over the last ten year he has developed this new medium that differentiates him from other artists. His textual collages are visually stimulating as well as thought provoking. His work exhibits in museums, galleries and appears in books and magazines both national and international. He was a previous Southwest Art Festival Poster Artist.

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Born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, Gunn Trigere studied design and literature. After leaving Scandinavia, she moved to Paris, France where she continued her education at the Sorbonne and immersed herself further in literature, fashion and

jewelry. She married Robert Trigere, the managing partner of the world famous fashion house of Trigere in New York. Her designs and jewelry were quickly and eagerly sought. After she moved to New York, her work become popular across America. For years, she had an award-winning boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Today, Trigere focuses totally on her one-of-a-kind limited edition silver jewelry designs that she exclusively presents at fine arts shows across the nation.

Gary Allison - Glass Sculpture

It all started with Gary Allison’s work in stained glass and his love of geometry. After years of working with glass, he was creatively driven to put the two together. Colored shapes and pieces of glass were formed into three-dimensional, figures with many plane faces or polyhedrons -- and the holoscope was created. Allison then wondered what it would look like if he lined the interior of the shell with mirrors. He places a clear lens for viewing the inside of the holoscope where the light enters through the colored glass. The interior is illuminated with spectacular imagery that gives the art a beautiful kaleidoscope effect. Allison is a Palm Desert resident.

Mark Cieslikowski - Photographer

As a CV resident, Mark Cieslikowski is well acquainted with our majestic and photogenic desert. He has been photographing the valley since the mid 1970s, building a collection that captures the texture, seasons and conditions of the landscape. Using high resolution digital -- and film -- cameras, Cieslikowski translates his distinctive vision into complete works of art by using combinations of pigmented inks with archival papers and printing methods. He uses a protective coating to insure a long lasting effect. Also exhibited by Cielikowski are his distinctive photographs of New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Grand Canyon.

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By H. Simmons

Continuing Series: Cities of the CV

There are nine incorporated cities that make up the Coachella Valley, each with unique qualities. Over the next several weeks CV Weekly will take a look at how they contribute to the CV. To read about the cities already covered, go to www.coachellavalleyweekly.com and click on archive.

alm Springs has an estimated two million tourists annually. Throughout the year, visitors wax and wane with every weekend. Incorporated in 1938, the City of Palm Springs is a conscientious caretaker of the most famous city in the CV. “We are aware of the importance of the Palm Springs brand. We have a two-fold approach -- maintaining the high quality of the brand and sharing it with the valley,” explained City Manager David Ready. “It is a symbiotic relationship. Palm Springs benefits even when visitors go down valley.” Ready has been City Manager for twelve years and sees Palm Springs’ success as a partnership between the city and its 50,000 residents -- 70,000 in season. The recent passing of Measure J, a local revenue tax, gave the city the support and funds necessary for improvements and to move Palm Springs’ downtown redevelopment forward. A major part of the city’s economic focus has been divided in three parts: The building of the Convention Center -which was remodeled to accommodate larger groups; the Hotel Incentive Plan -where the city partnered to improve and build hotels; and the development of the Downtown/Uptown shopping districts. With these three legs in place, the long awaited downtown revitalization project, the demolition and rebuilding, is finally coming to fruition. The Chamber of Commerce will host Mayor Steve Pougnet’s State of the City address February 7 at the Hilton Hotel. Following the luncheon, the group will walk to downtown and watch the start of demolition marking the beginning of the second and most anticipated step. The new development will consist of blocks that will include a new hotel, retail shops and restaurant space. There will be an open event space with a stage. Belardo Road will be connected as a thoroughfare and Andreas Road will meet Belardo. A new road will be created from Palm Canyon to Museum Way. The project should be substantially completed by the end of 2014.

“I am so excited about the plans for this 14 acre site,” said Pougnet about the development. “The town is humming. There is a great vibe. Palm Springs is thriving. It is a young and dynamic town.” Palm Springs has the largest operating budget of all the CV cities. The biggest challenge for most cities has been the loss of redevelopment funds from the state. “The city prepared for it. We believed the state would stop funding redevelopment so we moved property out and with strategic planning we have done well,” assures Pougnet. According to Nona Watson, Chamber of Commerce CEO, they have 850 members. “Business is supported by the city. There is a feeling of community and partnership,” said Watson. “The Chamber is a liaison between the city and business. If there is an issue, the city has an open door policy.” A new hotel called Arrive will start construction in April. It will be a modular building with outdoor dining and entertainment space. It is expected to be hip and edgy and will expand the uptown design district boundary. The Kimpton Hotel brand will be apart of the new downtown development. New hotels bring more visitors and more businesses. The hospitality industry is the largest group of businesses in Palm Springs. There are about 100 hotels in Palm Springs. Tim Ellis, President of the Palm Springs Hospitality Association says there are 7,000 hotel rooms in the city. “February, March and April hotel occupancy is at 95 percent. In July it is 74 percent,” declared Ellis. “We are seeing more visitors in the summer months. I believe one day we won’t refer to a ‘season’ anymore. We will fill our hotels

year round.” This may be the trend. Since “The Great Recession of 2008” overall hotel tax revenue is up $5 million and sales tax revenue $2 million. Measure J’s one percent revenue, is budgeted to bring in $8 million annually. These increases indicate on-going recovery for both the tourism industry and the local economy. Last year, hotel rooms booked through contracts with the convention center totaled 70,763. Already booked for the next few years are 122,000 rooms. Palm Springs has a unique Native American tribal partnership that adds richness to the community. It is the only city in California with a Casino in its downtown district. The culture and history of the Aqua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians remains an important presence. Along with the wealth of culture and prominence they provide, they are generous contributors and supporter to the city. Let’s not forget that the Palm Spring International Airport is operated and

funded by the City of Palm Springs. It was voted one of America’s Most Stress-Free Airports by SmartTravel.com. According to Thomas Nolan, Executive Director of Palm Springs International Airport, in 2012 it had record airline activity of 1,727,122 using the airport. 180,000 arriving passengers rented vehicles. The airport served over 20 cities including five Canadian cities. Virgin America launched a direct flight from Palm Springs to New York. Over the last five years, the city has spent $50 million on facility improvements and projects. And there are plans to expand public parking, the terminal and the airfield in the near future. Beyond its visitors, and the excitement of the long-awaited improvements to downtown, Palm Springs is looking to its future. Construction of the West Valley College of the Desert will begin this year. Plans include a 50,000 square foot building on 119 acres. When the state cancelled new enterprise zones, Palm Springs joined with Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City to create the Coachella Valley iHub. iHub provides programs, services and incentives to startup businesses focused on creating and developing clean technology. Located in Palm Springs, it currently is at capacity with seven clients in the building and six virtual clients - working off campus. Near the north end’s Chino Cone and Ship Rock landmarks, a total of 225 acres, were recently purchased by the city. This preserves open space and ensures that the natural beauty of the city’s entrance remains unspoiled. Palm Springs is a dynamic destination for tourists and provides residents with a year round resort lifestyle. This year the city celebrates its 75th anniversary. It has found a way to balance quality of life -- and brand. Palm Springs is firmly situated for a very exciting present and is truly engaged in the moment.

Randy Caserta

andy Caserta is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer from Palm Desert. His most recent release, Long Stories Short, is soon to be released. In describing the album, Caserta attests, “It’s an album that’s a heavy, melodic, high energy rock ‘n’ roll ride that’s both radio ready and original.” The first single, “Living Hell,” placed first runner up in the 2011 International Songwriting Competition. The contest boasts judges including, Bono, Faith Hill, and Dave Grohl. Caserta is no ‘flash in the pan’; he was also the first runner up in the 2009 and 2010 competitions. Caserta grew up in a musical environment. His family listened to popular music and encouraged him to pursue his passion. There was only one problem, as Caserta shares, “Their music was never hard enough.” This desire for a more heavy and driving sound destined Caserta to the inextinguishable sound of hard rock. Caserta, the self-taught guitarist who

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Long Stories Short

plays by ear, has inhabited the Coachella Valley since 1994. In the spring of 1995, Caserta formed Barflys, a local cover band that included such desert luminaries as Chad Cancino, Rob Martinez, Eric Buchanon, Mike Cancino, Rob Pickett, and Mondo Flores to name a few. Caserta describes his time in Barflys as simply, “Doing songs that we all enjoy.” Barflys continue to perform in various incarnations as opportunity and time permits. In November of 1997, Caserta left for Sacramento to collaborate on a musical project with Frank Hannon and Brian Wheat of Tesla. Upon returning, Caserta reignited Barflys and developed into a self-produced solo artist. Recorded at Bitter Sands Studios by Arthur Seay (House of Broken Promises, Unida), Long Stories Short includes the drumming prowess of Benny Cancino (Kyle Turley Band, InVitro). Both long time friends of Caserta, both Seay and Cancino’s involvement in the recording

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are sure to provide Caserta with instant rock cred. Caserta is taken aback by the response from the music community, “The momentum behind this record is better than expected.” A quote from the record

label A&R characterizes Caserta’s music legitimately, “His music is a striking impact of memorable riffs, melodies and just pure rock muscle.” After listening to the album, it is this writer’s assessment that it’s chocked full of energy and hard rock with a modern vibe. The strengths of the album lie with Caserta’s unmistakable guitar playing. It’s not a coincidence that Caserta is a Randy Rhoads enthusiast. They share first names and distinguishable guitar styles. Caserta encourages others who pursue their passion for music by stating, “You have to have your own style to have an identity. If music is what you do and you’re being true to yourself about it, just keep going and ignore everything else that’s to the left or the right.” Songs to check out: Living Hell, It Won’t Be Long, Seeing Stars jango.com reverbnation.com cdbaby.com

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am going to tell you about the undiscovered jewel of the desert. The drinks are wonderful, the food is amazing, and the prices are so darn reasonable that it may stun you. My Happy Hour hot spot pick is Mama Ginas located at 73705 El Paseo in Palm Desert. This small but elegant bar is beautifully lit and has 2 of the best (if not the most adorable) bartenders in the desert, Juan Carlos and Juan Carlos also known affectionately as ‘Crispy and Extra Crispy’. Let’s talk about the food which in my opinion is absolutely mouthwatering. They offer a selection of salads ranging from $5.50 for the Mama Gina, a chopped salad with tomatoes, onions, capers, bell peppers and a touch of anchovy with their Italian Vinaigrette to a luscious Roman ‘Cesare’ for $5.75 topped with shaved Parmesan. My favorite is their Saporita salad with mixed greens, walnuts and blue cheese with a poached pear and a kiwi pear vinaigrette for $5.90. I guarantee

you can’t find a better salad anywhere in the desert and the price, wow! It comes with 2 kinds of bread and oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping. You can add the olive tapenade for $1.95 for a real treat.

Have you ever tried Gnocchi Gorgonzola? These are little pillows of potato pasta that are so delicate and flavorful they melt in your mouth. When publisher Tracy Dietlin and I sampled them the other day, Juan Carlos commented ‘they are like an orgasm in your mouth’ ($5.90). It’s impossible to decide between the Spagetti ‘Carbonara” ($6.25) or the Penne alla Papalina, penne pasta with peas and ham in a cream sauce ($5.90), yumm! 12 different pastas are offered ranging from $5.50 (pasta pesto) to $7.90 for the Rissoto con Asparagi, fantastico! 14 appetizers and teasers includes Bruschetta Classica (tomato, garlic and basil) for $4.50 to an amazing Scaloppine Filetto, (filet mignon medallions grilled and served with sautéed spinach and their mushroom sauce) $9.50. They offer a 10 oz. Mamma’s cheeseburger for $6.25 or a seafood burger for $7.90 to round out the menu. Are you hungry yet?

Their wonderful house wines (9 total) are $5.00, beers $3.50 to $4.50 The specialty martinis and cocktails range from $7 to $10 each. Well cocktails are $5.50, well martinis $6.50, Call cocktails are $7, martinis $8.00. Happy hour is everyday from 4:30 to close but get there early if you want to get a seat, it’s worth the wait!

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ccording to this band, they are a story that’s been told and retold time and time again: four friends in Southern California that drink a lot, love to travel and love to play music come together to...well, drink a lot, to travel and play music. “It would be easy to put Sic Waiting in the same category as all the other bands that fit this profile. However in over a decade of making hangovers, pushing records, playing sweaty bar rooms and riding in stinky vans, Sic Waiting has become much more than the standard SoCal punk band one might expect.” The band name came from a split second decision by front man Jared Stinson while he was in a hospital waiting room tending to a sick friend. Pressured for a marketable name by a promoter for one of their first concerts, Jared came up with “Sic Waiting” on the fly whilst having the presence of mind to think that with dropping the “k” in the word “sick” it would be easy to trademark and copyright. As unremarkable as the story behind the band name may be, what is outstanding about this band is their longevity and “sick” work ethic. Notwithstanding changes in the players, the band has been “making ears bleed since 2000 AD” accounts Jared. “Sic Waiting is influenced by everything from punk rock, to metal, to doo-wop to James Taylor. We are a melting pot of knowledge and experience.” Sic Waiting’s skate punk, rock songs with poignant, balls of brass lyrics, clean only in delivery, proceed the hypersonic drum and base lines signature to the 90’s style of the genre. While fitting the format, their music is far from recycled and stands uniquely on its own. The intentional rhythm changes are strategically placed to merely give its audience a split second of pause and breathe before it whips them back into a fresh, crowd popping frenzy. Meanwhile, no one has more fun during a Sic Waiting show than the band themselves. The band has toured like madmen at times over the last decade in support of their albums, Your Name In Lights, Anchors Astray and their newest release on Dang!Records, Vices. The song “Lines in the Road” on the Vices album describes perfectly what drives these minstrels of mosh while at the same time captures the angst and anger of an unconventional genre and its zealots

who generally resist stagnation and reject conformity: “So where the f*** is the green grass? I’ve been around this town and every underpass; Searched to the best of my abilities. The best I can hope for now is the ground under the leaves under my feet. So let it be known that I’m coming home to the lines in the road where I belong. I found myself, on a long drive over county lines. Let it be known.” “The band has played everything from street corners to clubs to festivals such as Warped Tour, Punk Rock Bowling, LiskFest, Way Out West Fest and Oyster Fest, and has played with icons such as Strung Out, H2O, Ignite, No Use For a Name, the Vandals, A Day to Remember, Against Me!, the Flatliners, A Wilhelm Scream, Death by Stereo and many more. Our national tour in 2011, aptly named the ‘Liver Die Tour,’ hit 32 states in just under 2 months, and those states are still recovering. We love playing live, driving long distances, hanging out in parking lots, drinking for free and making easy things difficult.” The band will be including Canada for the first time ever on this upcoming tour. Sic Waiting consists of Brian Franklin on drums, Chris Glordano on bass, Dylan Blanton on guitar and vocals and Jared Stinson on lead vocals and guitar. They are currently writing and will be going into the studio soon to record a 7” vinyl on Sony Records along with friends DC Fallout who also recently rocked The Hood Bar. That project should be available sometime this spring. Sic will also be working on another full length EP set to be finished by the end of the year. “We played The Hood earlier in our tour last year” shared Jared. “We really make it a point to make it part of our tour because we like what The Hood and Brandon Henderson (The Hoods live music manager) are doing out there. They’re doing what I’ve never seen done before. There have been venues and shows out that way, but nothing reliable like

The Hood. It’s a great stop for us between San Diego and Arizona/Nevada.” So there you have it; once again, the magic that is The Hood has ushered in a titillating line up for this weekend. Performing on the same stage as Sic Waiting is the high powered rock band Unwritten Law, a musical

By Lisa Morgan contingent who has sold over 2 million albums with half-a dozen radio hits. Even if you have all of Unwritten Law’s albums and can sing all their songs, you don’t know the band until you’ve seen them live. A third band, Drop the World, will also be displaying their popular skill set. The show is $10 at the door and is 21 and over. Get there early, as almost 200 people have RSVP’d for these performances. The Hood is located at 74360 Hwy 111 in Palm Desert. See the information and web links for further information: The Hood Bar and Pizza: (760) 636-5220 http://thehoodbar.com/ Sic Waiting: http://sicwaiting.com/ Unwritten Law: http://www. unwrittenlaw.com/

he brand new Palm Springs Open Air Market and Street Fair launched their grand opening on Saturday Nov 24th, 2012 and has continued every Saturday at the Spa Resort Casino at 450 N Indian Canyon Drive from 9:00am2:30 pm with free admission , parking and entertainment. This convenient location in the downtown Palm Springs area is also adjacent to the infamous Palm Canyon Drive. Since day one this weekly venue has been a huge success with both locals, and tourists coming to Palm Springs every weekend. Thousands of people attend this great new venue that is just packed with 120 vendors selling new merchandise such as; apparel,

accessories, items for the home, personal products, pet accessories, hand crafted art and jewelry, plants, produce, prepared hot food and packaged gourmet foods, health and wellness items, and much more. As well as great food and entertainment and a market that’s just full of atmosphere, the Palm Springs Open Air Market and Street Fair along with the Spa Resort Casino gives away free prizes worth hundreds of dollars each week such as; free cash, restaurant gift cards, Spa Resort Casino buffet gift cards, free play cards to the Spa Resort Casino, free vendor lunches and free vendor products the drawings are held at 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Owners of the Palm Springs Open Air

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Market, Dawn Cullerne-Bown and Mindy King truly believe that they are probably the only market and street fair around that gives away so many free prizes to the public. The atmosphere during the drawings is great with so much fun for the many hundreds of people waiting for the winning number to be called. It has become a fun place to come and spend your Saturday morning/ early afternoon. You can walk around and shop or sit down and eat great food watching original musicians play music. Then on top of all that, the opportunity to win fabulous prizes every hour as well.

Because of the huge success of this new Street Fair, Dawn and Mindy are contemplating opening on Sundays as well, mainly because of the requests being made by the vendors and general public. If this can be achieved then the opening date on a Sunday could be in February. This may also include a monthly Antiques Fair. What a great place to go see. Make it a date every Saturday morning at the Palm Springs Open Air Market and Street Fair at the Spa Resort Casino 9:00am-2:30pm, 450 N Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, 92262

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Big John” Miller didn’t realize when he volunteered to fill-in for the DJ one night at the old Stuart’s Steakhouse where his wife Sandy was a line dance instructor that it would lead to his next career. After the in-house DJ had walked off the job minutes before the dancing was to start, the manager remembered what john had once told him, “I’d previously told the manager that I’d be happy to help out if they ever needed someone, as I’ve been a music hound all my life and had an extensive library on my laptop.” The call went out to John who stepped in and has been working as a Country DJ ever since. Raised in Northern California, John moved to the desert in the early ‘80s and eventually ended up with an 11-acre ranch up in Anza. After meeting his wife Sandy in 2003, the couple settled in Palm Desert. “I always say I went from the country to the country club,” quips John. Once realizing how much he enjoyed getting paid for playing Country music and working with his wife Sandy, the two decided to form their own entertainment company. Since John was all cowboy in his hat, boots and jeans and Sandy loved dancing, they decide the perfect name for their company

would actually be a song done by Country artist Tracy Bird; Cowboy and a Dancer. John and Sandy have the distinction of being the only husband and wife team playing strictly country music accompanied by a full video library to complement their interactive experience. The DJ duo have learned how to get everyone involved, “Since Country dancing is “called” dancing, not freestyle, many times the folks in the audience don’t know what to do or they get intimidated if they see others on the floor who look like they know exactly what they’re doing. We bridge that gap and introduce them to a few dances that let them participate and really enjoy the event,” explains John. A Cowboy and a Dancer do more than

just entertain; they focus on helping the company or organization maximize the success of their event by assisting with marketing, social media, emceeing, and event coordination. With John’s extensive computer background, he is able to help with many technical aspects of music, video and lighting. Currently you can catch A Cowboy and a Dancer at Stadium House Sports Bistro in Rancho Mirage every Friday night from 7 p.m. to closing. The event is called the Stompede at the Stadium House. It’s mostly Country music, with a little bit of club music tossed in later in the evening. The playlist ranges from traditional country to the newer, “hick-hop” artists who are tweaking the genre with their own brand

of hip-hop infused country. You can expect some classic two-stepping couples and line dancers mixed in with a bit of open floor dancing. “We also actively encourage stage dancing and that’s becoming really popular, you never know who you’ll see jumping up there,” John says with a smile. The Stadium house has 35 big screens and a Jumbo-tron that is Southern California’s largest indoor LED screen. Guests are encouraged to upload their pictures to Facebook, tag people and share the fun. Pictures and videos are then flashed up on the Jumbo-tron during the Stompede for guests to enjoy. It’s a great time and it won’t break your bank with complimentary line dance instructions and no cover charge. By the way all ages are welcome and if you’re not into line dancing they now have pool tables and a jukebox in the back room. If you would like more information about A Cowboy and a Dancer or the Stompede at the Stadium house, you can send them an e-mail: CowboyAndDancer@hotmail.com or call them: (760) 601-0708. Written By: Craig Michaels Musical Affair Entertainment (760) 619-3276

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Dale Gribow On The Law

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The ABC’s Of A DUI In The Indio Court

IF YOU ARE ARRESTED: DO YOURSELF A BIG FAVOR. DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE & CALL A LAWYER! LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND PROSECUTORS ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS. NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY TELL YOU THEY ARE JUST TRYING TO MAKE A CASE! Part 3: DMV VS THE COURT:

There are two different entities that are after you when you have a DUI. The Court is only one of them. The other entity is DMV which is an administrative agency and they do not follow the Rules of Evidence as a Court would or should. The DMV Hearing Officer is both the presiding judge and the prosecutor. Thus the overwhelming majority of DMV cases are won by DMV. The outcome of the Court proceedings does not necessarily affect the outcome of the DMV Hearing. For a DMV hearing, technically the DMV Hearing Officer can proceed with just the one (1) page DS 367 Report. They do not have to provide us with a complete police report. After the DMV hearing the hearing officer will take the matter under submission and send you a letter, at your drivers license address, notifying you of their decision. They do not give us their decision over the phone. In my opinion, the hearing officers do not have the nerve to tell us over the phone that you have lost and the reason for their Ruling. They often send out what looks like a form letter by the time we have completed the DMV hearing advising the driver they lost the hearing. This is the same thing I was trained to do when I sat as a Judge Pro-Tem for traffic matters. It is easier to say you are taking it under submission and will notify the defendant. That avoids a conflict in the courtroom. Once again, something like 98% of DMV hearings are lost by California Drivers. If DMV suspends your license, it is for a four month period on a first offense. If you ask for a restricted license, the suspension is for 5 months. You can request a restricted license 30 days after the suspension period starts and it allows you to drive to and from work and a DUI program. If a client enters a plea in Court, AFTER the DMV hearing suspension, even though the court does not order a suspension of the license the court will notify DMV in Sacramento of the plea. The Court will explain the driver is required to attend a drinking driving program and this will trigger a letter from DMV in Sacramento, called an Order of Suspension which is another suspension that uses the conviction date. They are considered separate suspensions and thus depending on the timing you could have 2 different DMV suspensions for the same DUI. The Order of Suspension

by the Court is for 6 months. However, unlike a suspension BY DMV, you can apply for a restricted license right away by paying $55.00 to reissue a license and $15.00 for the restriction for a total of $70.00. You would have to show proof of enrollment in a drinking driving program and provide them with an SR-22 which you would get from your insurance agent, showing your vehicle is insured. This action from the DMV, which is triggered by the court plea, is taken under the authority of Section 13352(a)(1) of the Vehicle Code because of a DUI conviction. Thus, there is NO Minimum Suspension. If you enter a plea, the court imposes a fine which is paid at the first room on the left as you enter the Larson Justice Center. It was formerly called FINANCIAL SERVICES and recently changed its name to ENHANCED COLLECTIONS - (877) 9553463 or you can pay online at www.epay-it. com or http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/ epayit.shtml or http://www.riverside.courts or ca.gov/pubnotice_increasedaccess.pdf. You can often work out payment plans of $50.00 to $75.00 a month. Telephone payments can be made by calling (951) 2220384. The DMV hearing, which in most cases takes place before a court plea is entered, will usually result in a ruling unfavorable to the driver/defendant. If you lose the DMV hearing, your license is suspended for 4 months. 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 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. The remaining 90 days of the 120 day suspension would be restricted. With DMV after 120 days you can get your license back if there is no plea/conviction in Court. If you plead in Court and DO NOT do what is ordered by the Court, then DMV will suspend your license and the Court will issue a bench warrant for your arrest for the Violation of Probation. Many clients want to take care of the Drinking Driving program requirement before going to court, and though most lawyers will tell you that you cannot do so, you can. There is, however, a potential problem where the court may want to order you into a program all over again.

Thus, we do not recommend this. To enter a DUI class before a plea, you would have to first call the Riverside County Drinking Driving Program at 863-8471 and then call one of the following: (1) The AWARENESS PROGRAM at (760) 342-1233; or (2) The ALERT PROGRAM at (760) 322-7725, and give them a DMV printout that you would obtain from DMV in Palm Springs, Palm Desert or Indio along with your California DMV ID card. The Awareness Program uses the DMV printout or court order to sign you up for the First Offender Drinking Driving Program under AB-541. This is a 16 week, (4 month) program meeting once per week. If your blood alcohol reading is over .15, then AB762 (an Enhancement) will be filed by the Court thus, requiring the 9 month program. DMV only files an enhancement if the reading is over .20. If we are unable to plead to a lesser charge, the First Offender program will be for 4 months. If you are within 10 years of a previous DUI offense, then the old case will be counted as a prior, and if/ when convicted of a 2nd DUI, the DMV will take your license away for 1 year and there is mandatory jail time of ten (10) days minimum from the Court! There is no such thing as a restricted license after a 2nd DUI although some Courts will allow it with an Interlock Device on your car. It is computed from CONVICTION DATE TO OFFENSE DATE. If you are on summary probation for a DUI then anything over a .01 on a new DUI will result in DMV suspending your license for One (1) year. A 3rd time DUI within ten (10) years results in a 10 year revocation of your

CDL. An Interlock device may be possible at some point. You normally have 21 days from the Court Sentencing date to enroll in DUI classes. Most clients go to the AWARENESS PROGRAM at 45-550 Grace Street, Indio. They also have a Palm Springs office. Their phone number is (760) 342-1233. Candace Bibby is the owner of the Awareness Program and Hector runs the facility. They are both friends of mine so tell them that I referred you. There is also the ALERT PROGRAM, owned by Jacque Stewart, 730 Eugene Road, Palm Springs, California 92264, and their phone number again is (760) 3227725. When you call her, say hello from me and she will give you a discount on the program. The 1st Offenders Programs costs $488.00, the (9) month program is $1,200.00 and the Wet Reckless program is $215.00. If you have to be out-of-town you can request a leave of absence. However, you must attend 1 class before asking for a leave of absence. Normally you would have to show airline tickets showing you will be out-of-town. With respect to your California Driver’s License, on every Driving Under the Influence arrest, you have 10 days to request a DMV hearing and request a Stay of Execution. If you requested one, your valid license status is extended or tolled until the results of the DMV hearing. If you are in the vast majority of cases where the DMV rules against you, your license is suspended for 4 continue to page 5

months. Once again, after 30 days of suspension you can request a RESTRICTED LICENSE by going to DMV and paying about $125.00 for a re-issuance fee and providing proof of insurance (your insurance agent fills out an SR-22). You then can obtain a restricted license to drive to and from work and to and from a drinking driving program. Thus, everyone in the State of California who has a Driving Under the Influence plea or conviction will have a minimum of 30 days where they cannot drive. Many drivers have a four to five month period of suspension, but the way to get around it is to follow the directions indicated herein. If you had a driver’s license from another state, instead of a California SR-22, you would obtain a AAMBA SR-22 from your insurance agent from your home state in order to reissue your license in your home state and/or get a new license in California. There is an additional document that you would get from DMV when the proof of insurance is not from California. If the AAMBA is used, there is a supplemental document that will be needed for nonresident insurance. I strongly suggest you read The 10 Key Things a DUI Driver Needs To Know. The DMV Hearing is an Administrative Per Se hearing. Thus, if the reading is .08 or higher, you are considered “per se guilty”.

The burden of proof is then on you. The basic issue at a DMV hearing is whether there was probable (reasonable) cause to pull you over. Then they look to see if your blood alcohol reading was .08 or more. After a license suspension, because there is a 30 day period where you cannot drive, you either have to make arrangements to have one of your friends drive you or you can contact a private limo company and/or a driver such as Howard Packer at Limo4U. Howard has a Lincoln Towncar that is immaculate and is probably a little less expensive than a stretch limo. His number is (760) 322-1881. Another alternative that I have used myself (though not because of a DUI) is hiring New ERA Services at (760) 408-4271. The owner, Ed Drenth, will charge you $16.00 per hour with a three hour minimum for the Coachella Valley and six hour minimum going into Los Angeles and he will DRIVE YOUR CAR. Tell Ed that I referred you. You can also contact Cardiff Limousine at (760) 568-1403 for a Towncar. Tell my friend Gary Cardiff hello from me. Another consideration is www. Desertdesignateddriver.com, i.e., Club Hopper 760-449-7928. Clients with more serious drinking issues often choose to go into one of the rehab programs that are listed herein. You will need to provide them with your case number which is on the Memorandum of Court Order Terms and Conditions, and it starts with INM which stands for a Indio

Misdemeanor case. On all first offense driving under the influence matters, you must attend the first offense AB-541 Program. For someone who has a prior drunk driving, they must attend a second offender program under SB-38. A 2nd offense within 10 years results in DMV suspending your license for one (1) year. Of course, if you have a REFUSAL, both the court and the DMV will take your license away for 1 year and the court will demand jail time. Though we can sometimes talk the court out of suspending your license, DMV

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will automatically suspend your license for a year. A Refusal within 10 years of an alcoholrelated reckless driving, or drunk driving or vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, would result in a 2 year revocation of your driving privileges. Furthermore, a 10 year revocation of your driving privileges would result if the refusal to provide a chemical sample was within 10 years of 2 or more separate alcohol-related offenses or reckless driving, drunk driving or vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

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Genes and G.I.N.A.

enetic testing or DNA-based tests have been around for years. We are most familiar with these tests as it relates to things such as paternity tests, the screening potential parents for Huntington’s disease and an assortment of prenatal diagnostic testing. Over the last five years, there has been an explosion in the presymptomatic testing area. Presymptomatic tests are those where an analysis of your blood is used to see if you are in a higher risk group for any one of nearly 2,500 maladies. Many women use this testing to see if they are at a higher risk of breast cancer. Others like to screen to see if they are at risk to Alzeimer’s or dementia. While it can be scary to know of ones genetic likelihood to a variety of ailments, once armed with that knowledge, you can take actions meant to try and minimize negative health consequences. One recent test undertaken by 200

scientists looked for genes that affect brain size and intelligence. This was not done for Aryan purposes but to identify the causes of diseases like Alzeimer’s, schizophrenia, autism, bipolar disorder and dementia. “Millions of people carry variations in their DNA that help boost or lower their brains’ susceptibility to a vast range of diseases,” states Paul Thompson of UCLA. “Once we identify the gene, we can target it with a drug to reduce the risk of disease. People also can take preventive steps through exercise, diet and mental stimulation to erase the effects of a bad gene.” This is where the advancement of genetic testing may be able to prevent people from a variety of diseases that might establish and advance inside of their bodies if not for early intervention by doctors as well as lifestyle choices by the person. For all of the positive things that more information can provide, the knowledge

can have a dark side too. Employers and insurers could use this information against you. To protect against this, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act or GINA makes it illegal for an employer to fire you based on your genes. It also prohibits insurers from raising rates or denying coverage because of your genetic code. There is a loophole. The law does not apply to health insurance, disability insurance or long-term care insurance. If you take a test that shows that you are genetically predisposed toward a malady that would require these types of insurance, you may have to disclose this information to the insurer. Looking down the road, insurers could require testing to see what your predisposition is toward a host of illnesses. Remember, insurance works best when many people pay insurance premiums but few need them. Once again, those who are most likely to need the insurance are those that will find

it most difficult to get the insurance. Beyond insurance, a group of Londonbased scientists found that a genotype, rs4950, appears to be the leadership gene. “The conventional wisdom that leadership is a skill remains largely true, but we show it is also, in part, a genetic trait,” stated study author Jan-Emmanuel De Neve of University College London. All of this points out that there is a brave new world in front of us as it relates to our health and genetics and the resulting impact that it may all have on our involvement in society. Findings that could lead to healthier, happier lives could also preclude people from opportunities if mishandled. As genetic research becomes more involved in our daily lives, ethical and economic issues will need to be more fully discussed with additional government legislation needed to protect Americans from the misuse of this information.

January 24 to January 30, 2013

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PETER BUCK (Mississippi/Change)

hank god for independent record stores. Back in the 70s and early 80s record stores were like the literary salons of Paris in the 20s and 30s. A place for like-minded souls to gather, passionately discussing and debating pop music and all it’s permutations. Fanatical record collector Peter Buck worked in such a store, Wuxtry Records in Athens, Georgia. That’s where Buck met Michael Stipe. The two bonded over a mutual love of essential punk bands like Television, Wire and the Patti Smith Group. With Buck on guitar and Stipe handling vocals, they decided to form a band. R.E.M. firmly coalesced when the pair hooked up with drummer Bill Berry and bassist Mike Mills. Back in the early 80s, if you found someone else who liked R.E.M., that was like knowing a secret handshake. Def Leppard, Loverboy and Foreigner ruled the airwaves. Bands like R.E.M. operated under the radar. They were special, they were different and they were yours alone. By 1982 the band recorded their Chronic Town EP. That created enough of a buzz to get R.E.M. signed to Indie label, I.R.S. Records. The following year they released their first long-player, Murmur. Despite minimal radio airplay, Rolling Stone named it their album of the year, beating out megasellers like the Police and Michael Jackson. Relentless touring and a string of critically acclaimed records positioned R.E.M. (along with U2), as the Forefathers of the Alternative Rock movement. Even after the band signed with major label Warner Brothers, R.E.M. continued to capture the zeitgeist of the times. Anyone who came of age during the Postpunk/I Want My MTV era has a favorite R.E.M. song. Be it the jangly “Radio Free Europe,”

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the Dylanesque apocalypse of “It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)” or the achingly vulnerable “Everybody Hurts.” The band managed to carry the Alt. Rock torch for 30 years. Their final album, Collapse Into Now, was as vital as anything recorded in their prime. R.E.M. announced their break-up in 2011. Sure, it seemed inevitable, but millions of Gen. X. fans felt as though their parents were divorcing. But anyone feeling a vague sense of separation anxiety can rest easy, Peter Buck has just released his self-titled debut. It makes perfect sense that Buck would be the first member of R.E.M. to take the solo plunge. Throughout his tenure with the band Buck has always taken time for side projects like the Minus 5, Taturatura and the Venus 3 (featuring British singersongwriter Robyn Hitchcock). The album opens with “10 Million B.C.” Blending scratchy, Caveman vocals, surf guitar breaks, a voodoo backbeat and a

(broken) toy piano solo. It’s a hallucinatory mindbender musically referencing Cramps, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and the 13th Floor Elevators in less than three minutes! Buck wears his 60s influences on his sleeve on three tracks. “Some Kind Of Velvet Sunday Morning” is a drowsy homage to Lee Hazlewood and Nancy Sinatra’s classic duet, “Some Velvet Morning.” Buck splits vocal duties with Annalisa Tornfelt, Chloe Johnson and Scott McCaughey. The jangly instrumentation is provided by e bow boomerang guitars, autoharp, pump organ and glockenspiel. “Nothing Matters” is a shimmery pastiche that echoes the Left Banke and the Turtles. Swirly organ fills and a soaring 12 string Rickenbacker solo camouflage the bleak lyrics. Matching click-track percussion, modal guitar riffs and a sawing violin, “Arrive Without Traveling” is a trippy, psychedelic roundelay. The vaguely East Indian underpinnings recall the Beatles during their Maharishi period.

Who knew Peter Buck was such a Blues aficionado? He covers two seminal Blues cuts here, “Give Me Back My Wig” and “L.V.M.F.” The former is a rollicking Hound Dog Taylor song anchored by a locomotive beat and spiraling 12 string guitar chords. Buck’s vocals straddle the line between lascivious and sepulchral. Opening with cloying Harpsichord trills, “L.V.M.F” almost feels like a lost Patridge Family track. But the sweet instrumental loop provides an antidote to the scabrous (and expletive laced) Sonny Boy Williamson rant originally titled “Little Village.” This is a solo effort in name only. Buck receives copious support from Minus 5 compadres, drummer Bill Riefin and guitarist Scott McCaughey. Bass duties are split between Mike Mills (R.E.M.) and Ric Menck (Velvet Crush). Also helping out are Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye and Sleater-Kinney vocalist Corin Tucker. All these players come together on the album’s centerpiece, “Nothing Means Nothing.” Quicksilver guitar riffs, a tribal beat and Farfisa organ fills provide a solid foundation. Corin Tucker channels her inner Patti Smith, handling lead vocals. The lyrics are a Nihilist’s delight…”Everything is gray and beautiful in the dying light, so is that all there is, another dead day gone/ Dead leaves on the ground, old men never around, And you ask me why nothing means nothing to me.” Other highlights here include the ghostly 12 bar blues of “Hard Old World,” the frenzied farewell of “So Long Johnny,” the droning instrumental, “Migraine,” and the East L.A. funk of “Vaso Loco.” “Nowhere No Way,” is a twangy loser’s lament offering this philosophical nugget: “Sometimes when you fuck up, it can focus the mind.” The album closes with a Garage Rock workout, “I’m Alive.” Although it’s a cover of an old Tommy James & The Shondells number, Buck makes it his own. The lyrics offer up a perfect mantra for Buck’s current state of mind…”I’m alive and I’m sitting here doing my thing/ I’m alive and I’m seeing things mighty clear today.” This album is only available on vinyl. No CD, or downloads or file-sharing. That seems perfectly apropos for a record collector like Buck. He seems to be saying this is something special, and you need to make an effort to enjoy it. By delving into his influences and reinterpreting favorites Buck has made it possible to look toward the future, and start a new musical chapter of his life.

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Vicky’s of Santa Fe presents CD Release Party for Linda Tate J

azz vocalist, songwriter, and critically acclaimed recording artist, Linda Tate, will be celebrating the release of her new CD, “Geography” on Tuesday, January 29, at 7 p.m. at Vicky’s of Santa Fe, 45-100 Club Drive in Indian Wells. (760) 345-9770. “My new album was recorded in the Chicago area with Chicago musicians,” said Tate. “Bill Saitta assembled a quartet of local jazz musicians for the CD Release Party. Band members include Saitta on bass, pianist David Ring, drummer and percussionist Andy Fraga and Paul Carman on tenor saxophone and flute.” An only child, born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Linda Tate was exposed to music at an early age. “My father liked to sing and both my parents loved music. They were married during the days of the big bands and would see bands like Duke Ellington and Count Basie perform at the local jazz clubs.” She started studying piano when she was six years old from a local piano teacher, and recalls singing along with the music her parents would play on the record player when she was even younger than that. “My parents would take me to see movies like “South Pacific” and “Around the World In 80 Days.” I have memories of sitting in the bathtub and singing at the top of my lungs. I don’t know how well I was singing at that point, but I loved to sing,” she said with a giggle. “I picked up the guitar when I was about eleven years old and basically taught myself how to play, with instructional books.” As a result, she became interested in folk music recorded by artists like Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins and Bob Dylan, to name a few. After high school, Tate attended Roosevelt University and majored in composition. “I decided I was going to be a songwriter, a composer of experimental music. However, I married a jazz musician and he was instrumental in bringing me back to my roots.” Over the years, she had sung various types of music, pop, Rock and Roll, folk and classical, but decided to obtain her Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies and Vocal Performance at DePaul University. She has a son named Rael Willis who loves to play the piano, however, he is not a professional musician, he earns a living in the field of math and economics. Tate released her first CD entitled, “We Belong Together” in 1995 on Southport Records, an independent Chicago jazz label. Her second

CD “Time, Seasons and the Moon” released in 2000 was followed by her third CD “We Speak Duke” in 2003, all three on the same label. Tate’s latest CD “Geography” was her independent project and involved the talents of many Chicago musicians. Included are: Bobby Schiff on piano; Curtis Robinson on acoustic guitar, nylon string guitar, electric guitar and vocals; Ernie Adams on drums and percussion; Steve Eisen on tenor saxophone, flute and congas; Marlene Rosenberg on double bass; Larry Gray on double bass and cello; Charles Rick Heath IV on drums and percussion; and Preyas Roy on vibraphone. In addition to composing all of the songs on the CD, she sings, plays the shaker, the bell tree and the rain stick.

Her recording engineer, Scott Steinman, of Studiomedia Recording Studios in Evanston, Illinois, helped her decide the order of the songs on the CD. “It was a challenge trying to decide what song should come first and what song should end the CD. So, Scott and I decided to write our own lists. It was interesting to compare them, but we finally agreed on the order.” Neil Tesser, a critic writer from Chicago, wrote the liner notes for this new CD project as well as the liner notes on her third CD. This diverse album was written with inspiration from traveling the world with her husband, Michael, over the past ten years. “When I started writing the songs for this CD, the songs I was coming up with were not location specific. I realized that wherever you go, there are so many things in common with the different cultures, as well as having their own unique characteristics. I began to expand my concept of “Geography” to include other things like languages, the emotional terrain of relationships, the human body and ordinary objects. Just about everything has its own distinct geography.” The first song on the CD was inspired while riding her bike and includes a string of various phrases from fifteen different languages, all with the same simple message, “Give Me A Kiss.” You can hear these songs on her web-site: www.lindatate. com. You can also see her first music video funded by a grant from the City of Chicago promoting peace. There is a link from her web-site. The CD is truly an interesting mix of musical flavor, emotions and texture. I enjoyed listening to her music and believe you will, too. See you at Vicky’s!

January 24 to January 30, 2013

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Millie, A Stray Survivor

ave you ever found a stray dog or cat? Have you ever stopped to help an animal injured by the side of the road? Recently several local residents found themselves in that situation and banded together to help. It was almost 9:00 pm, and the evening was cloaked in darkness during Erin Ell’s drive home. She saw a car stopped by the side of the road, and a little bundle of fur laying immobile in the street. She drove the couple remaining blocks home, worried about the condition of the animal, prayed, and realized she must return and offer assistance. Concerned the animal was deceased, she prepared for the worst scenario bringing a shovel and bag with her. Erin explains her motivation, “I often stop to help if I see a stray dog. I have a

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heart for animals. God gave me a concern for those in need, particularly children with special needs and animals. Animals are helpless, and they depend on us for everything.” When she arrived at the scene, Erin learned the small white dog was still alive. She met a woman named Julie who also stopped to assist. The young couple who hit the dog had stopped and were devastated. They could not stop in time when the dog darted in front of their car. Erin was surprised to see there was a second dog at the scene, a small poodle who bore a slight resemblance to the injured dog. The poodle was presumably the traveling companion of the injured dog, and she did not want to leave its side. Julie carefully put the injured dog in a blanket and moved her to the sidewalk, and leashed the second dog. The local veterinary clinics were already closed, but they located the 24-hour VCA clinic on Jefferson Street in Indio. Once inside the car the dog now called Millie cried, wanting to be by the side of her companion to offer comfort. It was a frantic trip as the two good Samaritans drove down Highway 111 to the Indio clinic. The dogs had no tags or microchip that might have solved the mystery of their origin. The injured dog was taken in for treatment, but sadly died shortly thereafter. Erin handed the poodle over to the clinic staff for a quick exam and microchip check. The staff person told them they had to leave the poodle there for transfer to a local public shelter. Erin began to cry, explaining that she would take the animal

and find her a home. The clinic staff told her this dog could be someone’s pet, and the shelter would do a 3 day hold for the owner to claim. Erin recounts that episode, “I’m familiar with rescue. My last dog was adopted from Save A Pet. I knew this was a very adoptable dog, and I didn’t want to leave her there. I grew up with dogs, and they were rescue dogs or strays who ‘adopted’ us. I always carry water and dog food in the car in case I see a stray.” Meanwhile, Julie contacted her friend Joy Diffendal who is active with Loving All Animals, a local animal welfare organization. Joy helped track the dog’s delivery to the local Riverside County Shelter, the Coachella Valley Animal Campus. The dog was placed in the shelter quarantine area due to fearfulness. Her owner failed to surface. Michelle Bergeron, the shelter’s rescue coordinator, arranged for Loving All Animals to take custody of Millie. Things seemed to come full circle when Erin offered to foster Millie. Millie, though fearful at the shelter, is emerging from her shell. The dog clearly remembers the woman who saved her that dark night, sticking closely by her side. Erin describes the dog that is now safe in her home, “She’s so sweet and calm. She conveys a feeling of warmth and loyalty.” Erin describes her rescue experience, “This was a really hard thing for me to do, to step out of my comfort zone and face my fear of dealing with a dead animal that could have been someone’s pet. What I saw in this experience was a group of people with compassion and a respect for

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THE VINO VOICE

Wino’s Bucket List

elcome back and join us again as we list some of the greatest wines in the world: World class wines that maybe we’ll taste and enjoy this year. Last column (coachellavalleyweekly. com/archives) we took on European wines that have made vino aficionados weak in the knee when thinking about or when comparing personal notes with others at a wine tasting. Well—we’re still on these “Old World Wines”, indeed, we’re still discussing great French wines! and we really haven’t left Bordeaux yet. Besides the Pétrus, Lafite and the Latour , there’s few others to cover—and we seem to be taking our time at it as well! Chateau Margaux: The estate has been occupied since at least the 12th century. “Richard the Lionheart would drink anything from our vineyard,” says the owner. It is considered the most seductive, elegant and fabulously perfumed of all the great red Bordeaux—“an iron fist in a velvet glove”. The soil in Margaux is the thinnest in the area with the highest proportion of rough gravel offering the vine the least nourishment. Amazing that such a sweet haunting fragrance can emanate and such an exquisite wine can be produced. A bottle of Château Margaux 1787 holds the record as the most expensive bottle of wine ever broken, insured at $225,000. You gotta hate when that happens. Chateau MoutonRothschild: Last week we covered Lafite Rothschild. This time it’s Chateau Mouton which originated from the English branch of the same family in the mid-19th century. Art and Wine: It’s the classiest wine label out there. Each year special labels are designed by famous artists that have included Chagall, Picasso and Warhol. Mouton continues to exhibit the work of modern artists. This wonderful wine consistently carries robust, opulent, and complex flavors of chocolate, raspberries

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and spices. Great vintages such as the 1996, 2000, and 2005 leave an incredibly elongated aftertaste. Nineteen seventy-three was not a particularly good year in Bordeaux. But it was the year Mouton was elevated to a “First Growth” thus joining in with the best Bordeaux. It was also the year a Picasso was chosen on the label and it turned out to be the year he died. With all this going on, this once-in-a-lifetime label choice made the label on the bottle much more valuable than the wine inside! I was at my first wine auction in the 80s—and not knowing any better I bought a case of the ’73 Mouton. I thought I made a good buy for the price—other people in the room were probably laughing at me knowing I was purchasing “weak vintage of Bordeaux”—well, I was! But I lucked out— the artwork on the bottle, as time passed, became more and more valuable. Chateau D’Yquem: People often wince at the idea of drinking a really sweet wine. And you can add me to that list too if the wine is cheap. But I’m in when the tables are turned and the sweet wine is one of the most expensive quaffs on earth: Yquem is the best dessert wine I’ve ever tasted. Yes I’ve had Hungarian Tojaii, German Trokenbeeranausle, Loire Late Harvest Chenin Blanc and a few other lateharvest wines which are absolutely delicious. But there is something ethereal when it comes to the Yquem. It’s a fun fact that Yquem is made from rotten grapes. It’s called Noble Rot—also known as botrytis, and with the right weather conditions can produce particularly fine and concentrated sweet wine with a great acid streak that keeps it fresh and non-cloying. I had a friend who drank and collected wine for over 25 years. They were pretty much all types of California wine and he really had no interest in French wine. One day I was returning from a wine auction and I had a few vintage Yquems with me. This was pretty expensive stuff;

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but I was poised to not only make my friend appreciate French wine but to have him grasp the greatness of one of the world’s best wines. I stopped at his office—and in the middle of the afternoon, while at his desk he sat stunned; he had never before experienced the savor and complexities of this wine. This is why I recommend any and every wine enthusiast to treat themselves—at least once in their life—to an incomparable rich-textured, stone fruit and flower scented glittering golden liquid glass of true nectar that God has allowed man to enjoy. It’s a Sauternes [soh-TAYRN] that will not only raise your pastry dessert to another level, but actually pairs well with entrées such as foie gras, crab legs and scallops. Thomas Jefferson ordered 250 bottles of

the 1784 vintage for himself, and additional bottles for George Washington. However, at that time the technique of allowing noble rot to infect grapes had not yet been discovered, so the wine Jefferson was drinking was a much different sweet wine. The famed wine critic, Robert Parker, had the great opportunity a few years ago to enjoy the 1811 Vintage Château d’Yquem—the year of Halley’s comet— and was amazed at the wine’s exceptional longevity, scoring it a perfect 100 points. In aging, vintage red wines will ultimately turn to vinegar where great sweet wines can become more and more complex. Hard to imagine a 200 year old wine still holding on to the best in the world title! Stay tuned for our Bucket List Finale next week! Cheers!

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pon entering PDCC you will first walk into an intimate bar & lounge area which boasts big screen TV’s to watch your favorite game or event. Then you enter the spacious dining room that has many tables set far enough apart from each other that you can enjoy your meal without getting to know your neighbor. No matter where you are seated you will have a view of the lovely patio, which includes a fire pit, a stage for the bands, several tables with heaters, all overlooking the lush golf greens. The large glass doors that cover the whole back side of the restaurant can be opened up to hear the music or enjoy a breeze when the weather permits or can be kept closed when it’s chilly outside. Either way you can enjoy the view and with the doors closed the volume of the band is enjoyable while dining. My date and I were seated at a table right next to the window which was perfect. We were told ahead of time by friends that PDCC has some of the best Prime Rib in town so I already knew that was what I was going to order. For only 19.95 the meal comes with your choice of soup or salad (I chose a garden salad) and choice of baked potato or rice pilaf (I chose the potato, which was delicious with all the fixins) and is accompanied by fresh vegetables which included carrots, broccoli and green beans and a basket of warm sourdough bread. The Prime Rib itself was a large portion of thick, beautifully cut, lean meat and cooked to perfection. It was so large I was able to take

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Screeners No. 44

Movie Reviews with Robin E. Simmons

BIG SCARES, VIOLENT GUNPLAY & BRITISH ELEGANCE Clichés mount in this supremely stylish supernatural thriller presented by Guillermo del Toro. The story is about Victoria and Lilly, two little girls who disappear into the woods the day their mom is murdered by their dad. Years later, when they are rescued by the desperately searching Uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel (Jessica Chastain), it seems someone still wants to come and tuck the girls in at night. I was jolted several times and the movie did not end as I expected, but I was strangely satisfied. Chastain is a wonder and inhabits a character that is so unlike anything she has done – or that you’ve seen.

JACK REACHER

a secret unit of the LAPD determined to rip the heart out of Cohen’s operation. Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone costar.

themselves in real life spills onto the big screen and it gets harder and harder for an audience to willingly suspend disbelief and enjoy the movie.

GANGSTER SQUAD

I was rather disappointed with this cartoonish version of what could have been a terrific movie. Riddled with factual errors, Mickey Cohen’s reign of criminal intimidation in 1940’s Los Angeles is devoid of originality, emotional and moral depth despite the terrific production design and costumes that wonderfully evoke an era. My impression is that director Ruben Fleischer and screenwriter Will Beall never got a handle on the material. Or were torn between doing a parody and a heavy drama. A great cast is somewhat wasted here. Sean Penn is the Brooklyn born mobster Mickey Cohen who cornered L.A.’s illicit gambling, drugs, guns and prostitution rackets -- all under the protection of corrupt police and politicians. The core of the story is about

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LAST STAND

Wow, this was not what I expected and I doubt it’s what the filmmakers actually set out to do. After more than a decade, Arnold Schwarzenegger is back on the big screen as the star of a big action film (his cameos in THE EXPENDABLES and its sequel hardly count). Very old school in its structure and form, the similarity to what Schwarzenegger did so well (depending on your cinematic literacy) back in the 70s and 80s is on overdrive here. Arnold plays a retired cop now a sheriff in a sleepy Arizona border town who must stop a violent Mexican drug kingpin

When the teaser trailer for the latest Tom Cruise movie was first shown in a local theater, the audience laughed. That’s never a good sign. Months later, a new trailer was cut with a harder edged vibe and lots of action. This time, there was not much laughter, but clearly scattered snickering. This outlandish, talky drama turns the fictional Jack Reacher character, an unstoppable giant in the franchise novels by Lee Child (actually British writer James Grant) into a diminutive shadow of his literary iteration. Sadly, even with nice fight and action choreography, this grim crime procedural about a serial killing sniper lacks the charismatic fascination and force of Child’s novel “One Shot,” from which

the movie was adapted. Some movie stars apparently forget that how they portray

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from getting back across the border after escaping from U.S. federal marshals. Oh, and the drug lord is driving a souped-up Corvette that can top out at 250 mph! So there’s plenty of great action and a few comic moments. And yes, famed North Korean director Kim Ji-Woon’s movie is not as bad as you might assume, but what really got me was the sad, bittersweet metaphor of Schwarzenegger as an old, rich, famous guy with tons of complicated, negative baggage, an immigrant, making a last stand on an unfinished bridge in his adopted country that goes nowhere. If Arnold Schwarzenegger never makes another film and completely disappears from public life -- as I think he should -- I suggest this film will gradually be recognized as a remarkable final epitaph with a far more poignant and potent message embedded beneath the superficial action on the screen.

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Book Review

Age Appropriate Miracles

ost-apocalyptic life and distopian world stories are a growing trend in young adult literature. These themes are popular with adults as well. The Age Of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker (Random House, 272 pages) was not marketed and sold as a YA novel, though perhaps it should have been. Eleven-year-old Julia narrates her story the day a global catastrophe is announced. It is not a natural disaster with injuries or a specific cataclysmic event, but rather an unexplained rotational slowing of the earth. Hardly noticeable at first, scientists do not know the cause and cannot give an explanation. And they most certainly do not have a solution. The story is set in southern California as Julia starts the sixth grade. She is an only child. Her father is a distracted, although dedicated, gynecologist and obstritcian. Her mother is a stay-at-home mom, part time neurotic and teacher. Julia has a grandfather who is generous but paranoid. Over a course of one year, Julia shares the details of her life. Being eleven, she just barely understands anything about the world, other than being an expert in childhood angst. To be fair, her natural state of angst is set against the possibility of total global annihilation. As the days get longer -- up 72 hours, and the gravity gets more “gravitational” -- hard to kick a soccer ball or do skateboard tricks -- through Julia’s small world view we get the subtle and devastating effects on the world around her. People are falling apart emotionally and they suspect an epidemic of “gravity sickness.” There is political upheaval. There are food and gas shortages. Author Thompson Walker describes this well. Every chapter adds something to this slowly altering existence. The bougainvillea no longer flowers and finally dies, birds fall out of the sky, sheet metal is added to the house to prevent radiation poisoning from the longer sun exposure. These vivid and disconcerting elements are why I kept reading. The world starts to divide into realtimers: those who want to keep a day measured by sunrise and sunset, and those who are clock-watchers -- allowing the hour to distinguish day from a “night.” Neighbors turn on neighbors, people leave the city. There are earthquakes and fall-out shelters being built; however, all the utilities mostly stay on and the community’s infrastructure seems to function and the water remains potable. Karen Thompson Walker delivers an authentic voice of a young girl. Hmmm, I

The Age Of

prepared me better for the experience. The conditions of the changing earth were interesting and thought provoking. The barely mentioned geopolitical ideas were compelling. As a YA book, The Age of Miracles is simply a provocative setting for Julia’s coming of age story. As an adult novel, maybe it works best to think of it as

a metaphor. Inevitably the world is slowly being altered. As sophisticated as we like to think we are, living in the age of miracles as it were, there are things we cannot change, and we still die. Or we must grow up and deal with it. And then die. Maybe the YA version is best.

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wonder if she might have been one herself? Julia has a best friend who helps her cope with her folks and boys and school, like a good BFF should until -- the friend moves to Utah with her big Mormon family for the end of the world! Now Julia must cope with all the challenges of adolescence all by herself. Gosh, why is that boy so mean at school and then nice at the park? If only her parents could understand how difficult it is in the sixth grade! Oh, her poor folks. I kept waiting for the story to happen; for Julia to grow up; for the world to end. Something. But it doesn’t. In the final chapter, Julia is 23. It’s twelve years later and the world has not changed. Or if it has, Julia hasn’t noticed and offers no particular insight other than remembering the boy she liked and the mark they left in fresh cement. What? If intentionally written as a young adult novel, I might have enjoyed this book more. Knowing I was going to spend the whole time in a child’s head might have

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Casey’s

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Babes Bar-B-Que American & Brewhouse

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AJ’s on the Green American

Dickie O’Neals

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36-200 Date Palm Dr Cathedral City

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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

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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

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Mexican

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Pacifica

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Seafood

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by Curtis Hendricks

January 24 to January 30, 2013

Education

Representation in Washington D.C, Grades Coming Home, and a Concert I

was filled with pride and honor while watching the presidential inauguration on Monday, January 21, 2013. My pride does not come from the happenings of the presidential lunch, nor am I impressed by the gifts or even swearing in. My pride comes from seeing a local high school band march in Washington D.C. As you have read in my previous articles, The Palm Springs High School “Spirit of the Sands” Marching Band and Visual Corps were invited to march and perform in the inauguration parade, and needed help getting there. As you may have guessed, they made it. In the late afternoon, valley time, I watch the Spirit of the Sands honor and represent our valley to the nation. The moment lasted only a few minutes, but the

moment will be remembered indefinitely for those young teenagers, their friends, their families, their school, and hopefully by all of us. I encourage all of you to send your congratulations to the Palm Springs High School band, and a thank you for helping our valley be known. As a heads-up to all you parents, Friday, January 25, 2013, is the end of the second quarter for our valley schools. If your kids are anything like mine, this means we need to spend extra time shuffling through the bottom of backpacks for report cards. If by chance your child “loses” his or her report card, every school in the valley has some type of online information system, such as Grade Link or Home Access. Online information systems will state your child’s

grade, give detailed assignment history, attendance record, and teacher comments. Honestly, I don’t know why we send report cards home at all anymore. Be on the lookout for those grades, they should be

coming home Friday, January 25. Also on Friday, January 25, Cathedral City High School is hosting a performance that includes many school bands within the Palm Springs Unified School District (PSUSD). The PSUSD states, “The Bands of Cathedral City High School, James Workman Middle School, and Nellie N. Coffman Middle School are proud to announce their 5th annual Collaborative Concert on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at the CCHS Theatre. Titled the “All Cathedral City Concert”, the event features the three band programs performing together on the same stage in one mass band.” As always, I encourage you all to attend the concert to show your support. Our school bands and educational institutions need our support. We should give it whenever we can.

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The staff at Eagle Falls is gearing up for the 25th annual Frank Sinatra Celebrity Invitational which will be held at the Indio course for the 4th straight year. The popular two day, celebrity amateur golf tournament, is dedicated to the memory of Frank Sinatra and benefits the non-profit Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center. You

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ften called the silent killer, carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, the leading cause of CO is heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel which can be sources of carbon monoxide says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home DiGiovanna recommends. “When one sounds, they all sound!” Carbon Monoxide causes damage to the heart and nervous system. CO blocks the ability to deliver oxygen to the body. Symptoms include: Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Shortness of breath and

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smoke alarms and vice versa. Know the difference between the sound of smoke alarms and the sound of CO alarms.

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• Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory. Install and maintain CO alarms inside your home to provide early warning of carbon monoxide. • CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each separate sleeping area, on every level of the home, and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, have CO alarms that are interconnected throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound. • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for placement and mounting height. • Combination smoke-CO alarms must be installed in accordance with requirements for smoke alarms. • CO alarms are not substitutes for

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ood truck enthusiasts, rejoice! We have a new voice on the County Board of Supervisors whose campaign promised to “Free The Food Trucks.” His name is Kevin Jeffries. With his election to the First District which includes Lake Elsinore and Riverside, it appears that there is now sufficient support to rescind a thirty year ban on food trucks in Riverside County - the only County in the state that does not allow food trucks. Only six years ago, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors upheld Ordinance 580 which was created in the 1980’s to combat illegal street food vendors. When the ordinance was originally passed, ‘roach coaches’ were a public nuisance. The ordinance served to protect the public from food poisoning, poor sanitation and worker injuries which occurred when people tried to cook inside moving vehicles. Current food trucks are not the ‘roach coaches’ of yesteryear. Public safety concerns have been addressed by combining a little more common sense

with today’s mobile commercial kitchen capabilities including the installation of monitors that ensure proper food temperatures, hand sinks and ware washing facilities. Many are culinary labs providing unique food offerings that might be future candidates for stationary locations. Where restaurateurs once viewed food trucks as having an unfair cost advantage over their brick and mortar locations, many of those same people now see food trucks as a great marketing opportunity. At ShareKitchen, we view food trucks as a great stepping stone where entrepreneurs can begin their food businesses and existing restaurateurs and reach beyond their four walls. Get involved by signing the online petition in support of food trucks initiated by ShareKitchen’s new friend Stacy Wiedmaier at www.sharekitchen.org or www.facebook.com/ShareKitchen. Join us in asking County Supervisor, John Benoit to join Kevin Jeffries in allowing food trucks in Riverside County and the Coachella Valley.

• Test CO alarms at least once a month and replace them if they fail to respond correctly when tested. The sensors in CO alarms have a limited life. Replace the CO alarm according to manufacturer’s instructions or when the end-of-life signal sounds. • Know the difference between the sound of the CO alarm and the smoke alarm, and their low-battery signals. If the audible low battery signal sounds, replace the batteries or replace the device. If the CO alarm still sounds, get to a fresh air location and call 9-1-1 or the fire department. • To keep CO alarms working well, follow manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning.

CO Precautions

• Have fuel-burning heating equipment (fireplaces, furnaces, water heaters, wood stoves, coal stoves, space heaters and portable heaters) and chimneys inspected by a professional every year. • Open the damper for proper ventilation before using a fireplace. • Never use your oven or stovetop to heat your home. The CO gas might kill people and pets. • When purchasing new heating and cooking equipment, select products tested and labeled by a recognized testing laboratory. • Make sure all fuel-burning vented

equipment is vented to the outside to avoid CO poisoning. Keep the venting for exhaust clear and unblocked. • If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Never run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not blocked with snow, ice or other materials. The CO gas might kill people and pets. • Make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove and fireplace are clear of snow and other debris. • Only use barbecue grills outside, away from all doors, windows, vents and other building openings. Some grills can produce CO gas. Never use grills inside the home or the garage, even if the doors are open. • Use portable generators outdoors in well-ventilated areas away from all doors, windows, vents and other building openings to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the home.

If Your CO Alarm Sounds

• Immediately move to a fresh air location (outdoors or by an open window or door). Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. • Call 9-1-1 or the fire department from a fresh air location (outdoors or by an open window). Remain at a fresh air location until emergency personnel arrive to assist you. Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The German government sponsored a scientific study of dowsing, which is a form of magical divination used to locate underground sources of water. After ten years, the chief researcher testified, “It absolutely works, beyond all doubt. But we have no idea why or how.” An assertion like that might also apply to the mojo you’ll have at your disposal, Aries, as you forge new alliances and bolster your web of connections in the coming weeks. I don’t know how or why you’ll be such an effective networker, but you will be. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The United States Congress spends an inordinate amount of time on trivial matters. For example, 16 percent of all the laws it passed in the last two years were devoted to renaming post offices. That’s down from the average of the previous eight years, during which time almost 20 percent of its laws had the sole purpose of renaming post offices. In my astrological opinion, you Tauruses can’t afford to indulge in anything close to that level of nonsense during the next four weeks. I urge you to keep time-wasting activities down to less than five percent of your total. Focus on getting a lot of important stuff done. Be extra thoughtful and responsible as you craft the impact you’re having on the world. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): What if your unconscious mind has dreamed up sparkling answers to your raging questions but your conscious mind doesn’t know about them yet? Is it possible you are not taking advantage of the sly wisdom that your deeper intelligence has been cooking up? I say it’s time to poke around down there. It’s time to take aggressive measures as you try to smoke out the revelations that your secret self has prepared for you. How? Remember your dreams, of course. Notice hunches that arise out of nowhere. And send a friendly greeting to your unconscious mind, something like, “I adore you and I’m receptive to you and I’d love to hear what you have to tell me.” CANCER (June 21-July 22): In his book *Our Band Could Be Your Life,* Michael Azerrad says that the Cancerian singer-songwriter Steve Albini is a “connoisseur of intensity.” That means he’s picky about what he regards as intense. Even the two kinds of music that are often thought of as the embodiment of ferocious emotion don’t make the grade for Albini. Heavy metal is comical, he says, not intense. Hardcore punk is childish, not intense. What’s your definition of intensity, Cancerian? I see the coming weeks as prime time for you to commune with the very best expressions of that state of being. Be a connoisseur of intensity. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There’s a butterfly sanctuary at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It’s called the Enchanted Garden. As you enter, you see a sign that reads, “Please do not touch the butterflies. Let the butterflies touch you.” In other words, you shouldn’t initiate contact with the delicate creatures. You shouldn’t pursue them or try to capture them. Instead, make yourself available for them to land on you. Allow them to decide how and when your connection will begin to unfold. In the coming week, Leo, I suggest you adopt a similar approach to any beauty you’d like to know better. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Do you ever fantasize about a more perfect version of yourself? Is there, in your imagination, an idealized image of who you might become in the future? That can be a good thing if it motivates you to improve and grow. But it might also lead you to devalue the flawed but beautiful creation you are right now. It may harm your capacity for self-acceptance. Your assignment in the coming week is to temporarily forget about whom you might evolve into at some later date, and instead just love your crazy, mysterious life

exactly as it is. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Novelist Jeffrey Eugenides says he doesn’t have generic emotions that can be described with one word. “Sadness,” “joy,” and “regret” don’t happen to him. Instead, he prefers “complicated hybrid emotions, Germanic train-car constructions,” like “the disappointment of sleeping with one’s fantasy” or “the excitement of getting a hotel room with a mini-bar.” He delights in sensing “intimations of mortality brought on by aging family members” and “sadness inspired by failing restaurants.” In the coming days, Libra, I think you should specialize in one-of-a-kind feelings like these. Milk the nuances! Exult in the peculiarities! Celebrate the fact that each new wave of passion has never before arisen in quite the same form. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): After analyzing your astrological omens for the coming weeks, I decided that the best advice I could give you would be this passage by the English writer G. K. Chesterton: “Of all modern notions, the worst is this: that domesticity is dull. Inside the home, they say, is dead decorum and routine; outside is adventure and variety. But the truth is that the home is the only place of liberty, the only spot on earth where a person can alter arrangements suddenly, make an experiment or indulge in a whim. The home is not the one tame place in a world of adventure; it is the one wild place in a world of set rules and set tasks.” SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My general philosophy is that everyone on the planet, including me, is a jerk now and then. In fact, I’m suspicious of those who are apparently so unfailingly wellbehaved that they NEVER act like jerks. On the other hand, some people are jerks far too much of the time, and should be avoided. Here’s my rule of thumb: How sizable is each person’s Jerk Quotient? If it’s below six percent, I’ll probably give them a chance to be a presence in my life -- especially if they’re smart and interesting. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Sagittarius, this gauge may be useful for you to keep in mind during the coming weeks. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The French painter Cezanne painted images of a lot of fruit in the course of his career. He liked to take his sweet time while engaged in his work. The apples and pears and peaches that served as his models often rotted before he was done capturing their likenesses. That’s the kind of approach I recommend for you in the coming days, Capricorn. Be very deliberate and gradual and leisurely in whatever labor of love you devote yourself to. No rushing allowed! With conscientious tenderness, exult in attending to every last detail of the process. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Nobody can be exactly like me. Even I have trouble doing it.” So said the eccentric, outspoken, and hard-partying actress Talullah Bankhead (1902-1968). Can you guess her astrological sign? Aquarius, of course. Her greatest adventure came from trying to keep up with all the unpredictable urges that welled up inside her. She found it challenging and fun to be as unique as she could possibly be. I nominate her to be your role model in the next four weeks. Your assignment is to work extra hard at being yourself. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Dardanelles Strait is a channel that connects the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, separating Europe from Asia. In some places it’s less than a mile wide. But the currents are fierce, so if you try to swim across at those narrow points, you’re pushed around and end up having to travel five or six miles. In light of the current astrological omens, I’m predicting that you will have a comparable challenge in the coming days, Pisces. The task may seem easier or faster than it actually is. Plan accordingly. Rob Brezsny Free Will Astrology freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

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Mind, body & Spirit by Bronwyn Ison

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ent up emotions can lead to stress and feelings of ineptitude as individuals. We handle stress differently. We have a choice to approach our stress with negative or positive actions. Naturally, drinking our sorrows away leads to a downward spiral. Handling your stress levels with exercising leads to positivity. How are you dealing with emotions? Consider an emotional cleansing through a positive activity such as Yoga! Research tells us virtually everyone stores negative energy in our bodies. One common area is the hips and/or pelvic girdle. You may be thinking, what a peculiar place to harbor toxins in our body. Opening the hips will release toxic energy but can also aid in proper alignment, releasing lower back tension, and improve circulation in your legs. The hip ball and socket is the largest joint in the human body. Stephanie Snyder, a Vinyasa Yoga instructor in San Francisco describes our pelvis girdle as our personal human junk drawer. We are storing our junk in our hips. Bringing (prana) life force into the area can aid in releasing junk by practicing hip openers. If yoga is a new practice for you it is wise to seek a professional. Learning proper form and technique is essential for a beneficial yoga practice. As a Yoga instructor, I highly recommend hip openers regularly. Yoga is oil for the joints. Working into that big ball and socket will enable your entire body to feel free. When our hamstrings are tight it leads to lower back pain hence tight hips. Never push yourself beyond on your limits. You must know when to stop to preclude an injury. Below are a few y o g a

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