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Keith McCormick, left, hands the keys to a restored 1967 Volkswagen to Tracy Powers, general manager of resale stores for Angel View. The car will be auction at the McCormick Palm Springs Collector Car Auction on Feb. 26 with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to Angel View.

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Oscars: ‘lily-white’? Oscars will be hosted by Chris Rock.

Internet protests all-white Oscar acting nominees for second year in a row By Desert Star Staff For just the second time since the late 1990s - and the second year in a row - no actors of color were nominated for the Oscars acting awards. The Internet objected to the absence of Michael B Jordan, star of the Rocky sequel Creed, even though Sylvester Stallone was

nominated for best supporting actor. Sly won a Golden Globe for his performance earlier this month. Stars of the NWA biopic Straight Out of Compton and Concussion star Will Smith also missed out. African-American comedian Chris Rock will host the 88th

annual Oscars on February 28th. Even though it was announced back in October, some feel it is a “token” gesture by the Academy. The Academy has struggled with its diversity problem long before the invention of the Internet and hashtags. Of the more than 2,900 Oscars, people of African

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descent have won awards that have been handed out over the past nine decades, just 32. Spike Lee on Twitter: “I Would Like To Thank President Cheryl Boone Isaacs And The Board Of Governors Of The Academy Of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences For Awarding Me an Honorary Oscar This

Funny Lady Kathy Griffin brings her “Like A Boss” Tour to Coachella Valley Story and Photos by Pat Krause Comedian extraordinaire Kathy Griffin graced the Fantasy Springs Resort Spa Casino Special Events Center on Jan. 9th. There were few empty seats for her performance. She says up front that she will not spare anyone with her sharp tongued and tattling stories. She does not want to offend anyone but no one is off limits. There are no boundaries as it’s America and it’s in the constitution for free speech. She loves to tell the inside dirt on everyone.

She dishes on celebrities or anyone in the news. Donald Trump was her first celebrity to bash and tell stories about in her own style. She swears some stories are actually true. She also took on Miley Cyrus, The Kardashians, Caitlyn Jenner, aka Bruce Jenner, before her change and the Bieber. Griffin said she is the most hated woman by celebrities but that is her job. Howard Stern once asked her if she was afraid to go out of the house because of all the barbs she uses in her show. She said

she also has a younger boy friend. She is 55 and he is 36 and said why not, Life is short so enjoy it. One of her favorite people on her list is her mother, Maggie Griffin. Her stories about her mother had the audience in near tears laughter. She complained that everything she buys her mother is wrong and is always returned to the store. She said her mother is 95, sharp witted and lives in a fancy retirement home. Griffin said to forget botox Continues on Page 2

Kathy Griffin. Photo by Pat Krause

Past November. I Am Most Appreciative. However, my Wife, Mrs. Tonya Lewis Lee And I Will Not Be Attending The Oscar Ceremony This Coming February. We Cannot Support It And Mean No Disrespect To Continues on Page 14

The Desert Women’s Show

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Desert Women’s Show was held January 16 & 17 at the Agua Caliente Resort and Casino. The 2 day event puts a spotlight on Women. Hundreds of women come to this event as it brings womens issues to the forefront. There is shopping, morning stretches, lectures on womens issues and of course a fashion show. There were 2 fashion shows each day with models showing fashions by GABY L’s Boutique and Bazaar Boutique. There were demonstrations on making perfumes, Cooking and golf secrets. The event lasted all day so there were many food vendors serving a variety of foods. These tasting from the various restaurants gave guests an idea of the delicious foods they serve. Diners were entertained while they ate with the John Bolivar

Executive Chef Michael Milligan, Jerry Ramires and Sous Chef Victor Torres. Photo by Pat Krause group playing music and singing. A local brewery had samples of beers and others had tastings of wines and liquors. There was a lot of food and the variety left no one hungry. Speakers spoke about the tests that can save a life, The benefits of Stem Cell Therapy, Vein disease and the cutting

edge of Medicine. Others spoke about diet, organic foods, gluten free foods and other ways to improve health and fitness. Demonstrations of cooking with Chef Daniel of Balisage Bistro was very enlighting. Loving all Animals brought a few dogs to be adopted with a booth showing how to adopt or foster a pet.

Best Friends Closet, Patti Peverell, Matthew Campos and guest Lisa Proctor. Photo by Pat Krause Other vendors filled the ballroom area. Guests could get their blood pressure and blood sugar tested, get help with makeup, and find out more things about women’s health. Shopping is always a highlight with purses, jewelry, shoes and clothes. Best Friends Closet had several racks

of clothes for just $5.00. Guests were asked to bring a new or gently used article of clothing to help support this charity. Another non-profit that was supported was the Old Town Artisan Studio who will be offering hands on classes in clay. This is the 8th annual Desert Women’s Show.

The Prince of Palm Springs

Cat Lyn Day, Fleet Easton and Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe. Photo by Pat Krause Gilbert Holmes, Karen Gruson and Patrick Mundt. Photo by Pat Krause

Actress Kathy Garver, Steve Howard and Alla Matusol. Photo by Pat Krause

Story and Photos by Pat Krause Pete’s Hideaway in Palm Springs held a special birthday party for singer, Fleet Easton, on January 17th. This was a very special Royal Birthday Bash that is a once on a lifetime party. Several hundred people came to this private affair. The restaurant held parties in the front and the back rooms with Mr. Fleet Easton

singing along with other singers entertaining in both rooms. Easton’s friends and family cheered as they brought out a birthday cake with candles. Guests sang Happy Birthday to him in the front room of the Restaurant. Around 8:30 Cat Lyn Day, Palm Springs Marilyn, sang

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sat and listened would love her humor. It’s fresh, funny and new. She said she is a tired hooker and proved it by selling t-shirts. If guests spent $100 dollars on merchandise, they were able to get a selfie with Griffin. Vendors said at one show in LA they sold 295 selfies and the line to get the photos took longer than her show. Make sure to check out the next shows at Fantasy for a fun evening.

Happy Birthday to Mr. Easton like the original Marilyn Monroe sang to President Kennedy so long ago. The highlight of the evening was when a real prince, Prince Mario-Max SchaumburgLippe, crowned Fleet EastonPrince of Palm Springs. Prince Mario-Max spoke about the dedication Easton has and how

people can listen to him sing on the radio or with his music CDs anywhere and the enjoyment that he gives with his voice. Prince Mario-Max surprised Easton with a Royal Proclamation from the Royal Family of Germany. The paper reads, The Princely Awards Schaumburg-Lippe-Nachod. Honors of the Entertainment Arts

confirmed to Fleet Easton, Singer, The Prince of Palm Springs, Prince Waldemar, Princess Antonia and Prince Mario-Max Shaumburg-Lippe signed the paper. Easton was thrilled and thanked all who came for this wonderful event. After he was crowned, he told the guests to let the party continue to celebrate this honor he was given.

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and staying young. She wants to be able to live like that and that parents are expensive. Griffin will be doing 80 shows around the country this year and loves the billboards. She told of a few that she found hilarious with her sense of humor. She is very respected in the field of Comedy and has won many awards. Emmy, Grammys and is in the Guinness Book of Records for 20 stand up comedy TV shows to name a few. Her book made the bestseller list. Her trashy talk and balsy language may offend some people but if they

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Sarah Graham bought a Selfie. Photo by Pat Krause

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RNC replaces NBC partnership with CNN for Super Tuesday GOP debate

By Desert Star Staff In a unanimous decision, the Republican National Committee officially voted to cancel NBC News as the moderator for the Super Tuesday presidential primary debate. Instead, CNN and three other media companies will host the February 26 event. Last October, NBC’s sister channel CNBC hosted a Republican primary debate that turned disastrous: Campaign complaints of biased, rude moderators asking trivial or baseless questions prompted RNC Chairman Reince Priebus to send a letter breaking off the relationship, which was scheduled to reunite for a debate five days out from Super

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Tuesday, a primary election day shared by 12 states. During the October debate, CNBC moderator John Harwood asked Donald Trump if he was running a “comic book campaign,” and he got facts wrong during a question directed to Florida Senator Marco Rubio. A second moderator, Becky Quick, let Rand Paul know that rules regarding follow-up statements were at “moderator’s discretion.” “The RNC’s sole role in the primary debate process is to ensure that our candidates are given a full and fair opportunity to lay out their vision for America’s future. We simply cannot continue with NBC without full consultation with our campaigns,” Priebus wrote to NBC News Chairman Andy Lack in October. More than two months of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming February debate ended when the Debate Committee for the RNC finalized the NBC termination via conference call with RNC chairman Reince Priebus on Monday. The dropping of NBC means

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

Dear Readers: This marks the 200th column since it was revived in early 2012; may I share 20 thoughts with you on this milestone? 1. C o m m o n i n t e re s t communities involve shared ownership, which is not possible without an organization to facilitate that sharing. Some

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National Review magazine, the conservative media partner of NBC. Telemundo, the NBCowned Spanish network, will also partner in broadcasting the Super Tuesday debate. This will be CNN’s third Republican debate with a fourth scheduled for March. Super Tuesday, March 1, follows the primary elections in

Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, and Nevada. The state primary of most consequence on that day will be Texas, and the next 11 states voting or caucusing in the Republican primary are Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vermont, and Virginia.

are vitally necessary. 2. C o u l d R e a l t o r s ® treat CC&Rs with the same importance as the Residential Purchase Agreement? Both documents are binding contracts, but only one is usually reviewed by buyers during escrow. 3. S u c c e s s f u l H O A governance requires setting aside the vertical chain of command we all learn during our education and employment lives. Common interest developments use a horizontal power structure, in which the power rests in the board, not in any individual. 4. Most boards do too much business in closed session which should be conducted in open session. 5. If homeowners allow the board to deliberate the agenda without interruption, and directors avoid interrupting homeowners during their open forum remarks, meetings would be dramatically more productive and professional. 6. To o many managers without credentials are managing associations, because too few associations insist on hiring only managers holding

credentials from a recognized organization. If someone is a Certified Common Interest Development Manager, qualified to use that label by the Business and Professions Code, they hold at least one such credential. 7. Board meetings are too long in most associations. 8. Exclusive use common area is still common area – the association can indeed control how it is used. 9. Most associations spend too little time telling their members what the association is doing for their benefit. 10. The best association directors are the ones which understand team governance – that individually they have no power, and that the power resides in the board as a group. 11. The best association officers understand that their role is quite different than the role of a for-profit corporate officer. Non-profit officers do not have the power – the board has it. 12. An attitude of service is the foundation of a healthy board – directors serve their community. Members are neighbors, and so are the directors. 13. D i r e c t o r s make decisions – they direct, and managers manage. Associations where directors try to co-manage will find directors working too hard and heading toward burnout (and probably a discouraged manager also). 14. T h e best run associations understand that governance requires balancing financial, maintenance, legal/

process and community concerns. The first three cannot overshadow the last – the neighborhood. 15. There is no such thing in California as a “planned unit development.” California has planned developments. 16. Some associations spend too much time resisting disclosure of financial documents, and some homeowners abuse the right to request such documents. 17. Many small associations cannot afford legal advice – how will they ever comply with the increasingly complex DavisStirling Act? 18. At least with larger associations, volunteer board members should be required to receive some training or education. 19. Cumulative voting and proxies create opportunities for chicanery in association elections and should be outlawed. They do not help associations. 20. I f homeowners, directors and even managers would not make or take things so personally, associations would be a far more pleasant place to live.

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the company will face a financial blow. For the October debate, CNBC confirmed it sold out of all commercial placements, and Business Insider reported the cable news company was selling 30-second spots for $250,000 and up. The media winners are CNN, its conservative media partner Salem Communications, and

people are unwilling to play well with others, and often are the ones who want to ban the HOA. Unless someone i n v e n t s m o re land, HOAs

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California Leads the Nation in Insuring Latino Children By Desert Star Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California leads the nation in enrolling Latino children in health insurance, thanks in large part to massive outreach efforts and to the state’s expansion of MediCal under the Affordable Care Act. A re p o r t f ro m t h e Georgetown Center for Children and Families, the National Council of La Raza and the California Children’s Health Coverage Coalition found that the uninsurance rate for Latino children in California went down by almost 3 percentage points from 2013 to 2014. Fatima Morale, policy and outreach associate with the children’s advocacy group Children Now, says the rate is poised to go down even more starting in May, when the Health for All Kids Act goes into effect.

“Undocumented kids who are under the age of 19 and meet the requirements will now have full-scope Medi-Cal coverage, and that covers much more than restricted-scope Medi-Cal,” she explains. “It includes dental care, vision, mental health, so it really ensures that kids get all the health services that they need to thrive.” Some 170,000 undocumented children are expected to gain coverage with the new law. Sonya Schwartz, a spokeswoman for the Georgetown University Center for Children and Families, says the state’s future depends on the success of its children. “Healthy children are healthy learners,” she stresses. “We have some new research available, and it shows that health coverage for children is

linked to better health throughout childhood. It’s linked to school success, and it’s linked to improved financial security for their families.”

But Children Now says the state still has a long way to go with almost 500,000 uninsured children, close to two-thirds of whom are Latino.

California has made big strides in reducing the number of uninsured Latino children, according to a new report. (chilombiano/morguefile)

By Desert Star Staff MANCHESTER, N.H. Immigration is a hot-button topic among presidential candidates campaigning in the Granite State, and a new report links lobbying money to the proportion of immigrants being held in detention in for-profit prisons. Arnie Alpert, co-director of the American Friends Service Committee’s Presidential Campaign Project, said the group’s new report shows that for-profit prison corporations, which invest millions in lobbying, also end up housing nearly twothirds of the immigrants currently in detention. “We want to get for-profit prison companies out of the business of lobbying and using

their political influence in ways that are violations of human rights,” Alpert said. He said his group delivered copies of the report to a dozen presidential campaign offices or representatives in New Hampshire and Iowa. Alpert said the group is calling its effort the “Quota Caravan,” because federal budget policy requires 34,000 immigrants to be held in detention on a daily basis. “More than 60 percent of those immigrants are being held in prisons that are owned by for-profit corporations which, not by coincidence at all, happen to be companies that spend millions of dollars a year lobbying,” he said. “It’s a classic

case of what we call ‘governing under the influence,’ and we want it to stop.” The Obama administration also needs to be held to task, Alpert said, because on its watch, a for-profit company Corrections Corp. of America - received a record $300 million in earnings from government contracts in 2013. “We’re also calling on the Obama administration to reverse its policy which has led to an increase in the number of raids, increase in deportations of people - most of whom are fleeing from situations of extreme violence and desperate policy in Central America and Mexico,” he said. The report is available online at afsc.org

For-Profit Prison Lobby Influences Immigrant Detention Policy

A member of the Rand Paul campaign is handed a copy of a new report that details the role of for-profit prisons in shaping immigrant detention policies. (AFSC).

Big Win for Big Pharma: Bill to Force Transparency in Drug Pricing Pulled By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES - Once again a bill to force drug makers to justify why certain drugs cost so much died in the California State Legislature. On Monday, Assembly member David Chiu pulled the bill, known as A.B. 463, when it became apparent it would not pass the Assembly Health Committee. The bill would have forced

pharmaceutical companies to submit to the state a raft of information on drugs that cost more than $10,000 a year; data that would be published annually. Judson True is the assembly member’s chief of staff. “We didn’t have the support today to move the bill forward but we’re actively talking to all of the members of our coalition, including labor unions, business groups, consumer advocates

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and health plans about how to move forward this year,” says True. Under the transparency measure, drug companies would have had to disclose how much they spend on ingredients, research, trials, manufacture and marketing. The bill is supported by insurance companies and consumer groups but the California Life Sciences Association, which represents drug companies, said in a statement that it amounts to unnecessary red tape that would stifle future research. Anthony Wright, executive director with the nonprofit consumer advocacy group Health Access, says the public remains outraged when drug companies jack up prices on decades-old drugs or charge $1,000 a pill for new medications. “There’s no doubt that big pharma won this round,” he says. “But this is an issue that is not going away and politicians January 20, 2016

will ignore the public anger at prescription drug prices at their peril.” A similar bill failed to advance last year.

A bill to force transparency in prescription drug prices stalled in the California State Assembly Monday. (Dodgerton Skillhause/ Morguefile) www.desertstarweekly.com

KKK tries to hijack Martin Luther King Day

By Desert Star Staff Residents in towns in at least three US states were targeted by a Ku Klux Klan recruitment drive ahead of Martin Luther King Day. The group left flyers inside plastic sandwich bags, weighing them down with rocks, on lawns in neighborhoods in

Mobile, Alabama; Anaheim in Californiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orange County and in two boroughs in New Jerseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monmouth County, Red Bank and Fair Haven. They featured an image of Martin Luther King and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;happy birthdayâ&#x20AC;? message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The blacks have NAACP,

the Mexicans have La Raza, the Jews have JDL, and white people have the KKK,â&#x20AC;? it stated. The leaflets are fulls of racial slurs and misinformed racist claims. They also include contact details for the Loyal White Knights, including a phone number that leads to a graphic

By Desert Star Staff AURORA, Ohio, -- Welcome home. Thank you for your serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are common sayings that the first combatants of the Gulf War would hear from fellow Americans when they returned home. These words were NOT shared with returning warriors of the Vietnam War...until forty-five years later! Motivated by the above, Earl â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dustyâ&#x20AC;? Trimmer wrote a book about it called CONDEMNED PROPERTY? It served its purpose wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;beyond his wildest dreams, as it made a difference in many lives of those who served in the Vietnam War as well as family members and friends. Launched in December 2013, CONDEMNED PROPERTY? nearly ended his life as Trimmer was dealt with an ischemic stroke, also in December 2013, leaving him with permanent impairments for life.

Trimmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vietnam War buddies never gave up over there and so he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to give up on them now. At the suggestion of dozens of CONDEMNED PROPERTY? readers, Trimmer began writing a second book, a sequel to the first one, naming it...PAYBACK TIME! It will become available via other channels soon, but PAYBACK TIME! is ready to order NOW directly from the author. PAY B A C K T I M E ! i s meant to re-solidify the reasons why troubled Vietnam War veterans and all war veterans should maintain a high level of... HOPE. Vietnam War veterans kept on fighting bravely, taking it for their loved ones back home even when America had seemingly given up on them. Nam vets werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t over there because we hated the Viet Cong. We were over there

because we loved those we left behind. Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surviving Vietnam War veterans are mostly proud of their service over there and they would do it again. Unfortunately, their war never ended, as Vietnam and the American government has continued to strike them down long after they returned home. PAYBACK TIME! continues to tell their story, a story that needed to be told in a passionate and truthful manner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can America ever make it up to Vietnam War veterans? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know that they can, as many of us remain trapped, lost kids of the 1960s, wondering if we will ever feel Welcome H o m e . . . U n c o n d i t i o n a l l y, â&#x20AC;? says Dusty. To order either book please contact the author at 330.995.8837. Source:PRNewswire

voice recording that condemns Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actions during the Civil Rights movement. In Alabama residents of Mobileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Midtown neighborhood received dozens of leaflets on their lawns over the weekend, according to Local15TV. Locals told the station they were shocked by the flyers that used the peaceful activistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s icon to spread hate and racism. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luckily I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get one on my door. I think a neighbor must have come by and grabbed it before we could see it, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m kind of shocked to see something like that on our street,â&#x20AC;? Tricia Butts said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want my children to see something like that. My children are loved and they are safe and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what is important to us. To see a message like that is very contrary to what we believe,â&#x20AC;? Butts said. Homes in Red Bank and Fair Haven, New Jersey had at least a dozen flyers scattered around the areas. Police there said they are investigating it as a bias incident

but they arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t labeling it a bias crime, according to NJ.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;It itself, the fliers arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a crime because they werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t targeting any specific group,â&#x20AC;? Red Bank police Chief Darren McConnell told the news site. In Orange County, residents of Anaheim also had up to threedozen flyers dumped on their lawns. The propaganda, accompanied with a rock and lollipop was discovered between Harbor Boulevard and Anaheim Boulevard near Sycamore Street, according to Annaheim Police Department as cited by the OC Register Last year residents of Santa Ana, Orange County were the targets of the KKK message. The KKK have been upping their efforts with the flyer campaign in recent years. Last March they left thousands of flyers outside homes in Selma on the 50th anniversary of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bloody Sundayâ&#x20AC;?.

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Obama Halts New Coal-Mining Permits on Public Lands

The Obama administration has ordered a moratorium on issuing new or modified permits for coal mining on public lands. (Wikimedia Commons)

By Desert Star Staff S A N TA F E , N . M . Environmental groups and cleanenergy advocates in New Mexico and elsewhere are praising the Obama administration’s move to suspend new coal mining on public lands. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell issued an executive order on Friday that puts a moratorium on new or modified permits and order a review of the federal coal royalty program. Camilla Feibelman, director of the Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club, says the royalties paid by coal miners on public lands have been shortchanging the public for decades.

“Taxpayers may have lost upwards of $30 billion in revenues over the past 30 years,” says Feibelman. “Money that would go to fund schools and roads and projects very local to the places where the coal extraction actually takes place.” Feibelman says beyond the environmental problems related to the mining and burning of coal, operators on public lands often use shell companies and other accounting tricks to pay royalties as low as $13 a ton, when the market rate is as high as $60 a ton. She says federal royalty rates for strip-mined coal have not changed in almost 40 years.

She says there are currently three major coal mines on public lands in New Mexico, all operating near coal-fired power plants. “The main mines are San Juan Mine, which feeds the San Juan Generating Station,” says Feibelman. “The Navajo mine that feeds the Four Corners Power Plant, and Lee Ranch, that feeds the Escalante Power Plant.” Feibelman says that about 40 percent of all the coal mined in the U.S. comes from public lands. She adds, the executive order does not affect coal leases that are currently in operation.

Worst Two-Week Start for Stock Market By Angela Monroe Stocks took another big plunge Friday as investors worry about the global economy. The Dow dropped 391 points, Nasdaq fell 127 points, and the S&P 500 fell nearly 42 points. As always, they started the day clapping, but just a few minutes in, traders were not smiling. Ultimately, the Dow ended down 390 points for the worst two week start to a year ever. “Initially it’s shock, and then fear and then does it really apply to me?” Professor of Finance with Cal State San Bernardino, Jim Estes, says the best thing people can practice right now is patience. “A lot of the individuals in the Coachella Valley are retired and their life savings for the most part is in the market, but bonds are up today, stocks are down. It moves like that all the

time, it’s just normal volatility,” said Estes. Expect more volatility this year in a market rattled by yet another tumble in oil prices, and a government report showing a dip in retail sales. “They’re terrified of oil, what’s happening in China, currency valuations and whether the Fed is going to raise interest rates, those things can impact us, but the fact the DOW moves up or down, it moves up and down all the time and 2016 is going to be a really, really volatile year,” said Estes. The price of oil sank below $30 a barrel and is trading at the lowest level since 2003, but Estes says that isn’t bad for the average person who should see lower gas prices. He expects the market to bottom out shortly, then recover. “You’ve got consumer sentiment that is up, unemployment is down, employment is up as a

consequence, mutual fund managers are still positive. So we haven’t really hit a bottom yet, but I think we will in about a month, and then I think we’ll

rally very strongly,” said Estes in little more than 8 percent an up note for a down day on since the beginning of the year. Wall Street. The Nasdaq is down nearly The Dow and the S&P 10.5 percent.a 500 are both down a

Hawaii and California top states where people live paycheck to paycheck percentage of the median • Hawaii paycheck that was left over • California after subtracting the following: • New York • Housing costs • Alaska • Food expenditures • Florida • Transportation expenses • Nevada • Utilities • New Jersey • Healthcare • Rhode Island “Living paycheck to • Massachusetts paycheck isn’t necessarily • Connecticut a function of income,” said The 10 States Where Cameron H u d d l e s t o n , Americans Are Least Likely to GOBankingRates’ Life + Money Live Paycheck to Paycheck columnist. “Plenty of upper• Minnesota income households live hand to • Iowa mouth because of poor financial • Missouri habits. In fact, a separate • Utah GOBankingRates’ survey found • Idaho that people earning $100,000 • Montana GOBankingRates study finds the 10 states most and least likely to live paycheck to paycheck. or more were more likely to • Kansas fear always living paycheck to • Arkansas paycheck than those earning • Nebraska By Desert Star Staff paycheck, whereas residents personal finance website less.” • North Dakota LOS ANGELES, -- Hawaii is of Minnesota are least likely, GOBankingRates.com. The 10 States Where PR Newswire for Journalists the state where Americans are according to a new ranking States were evaluated Americans Are Most Likely to most likely to live paycheck to released today by leading and ranked according to the Live Paycheck to Paycheck ••••••••••••••

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PS and Developer Fine Tuning Downtown Project

By Kitty Alvarado PALM SPRINGS, Ca. -The Downtown Palm Springs redevelopment project was approved in 2009 and now that many of the buildings are taking shape, many are raising issues about the project. The project is being constructed on the old Desert Fashion Plaza property that has been shuttered for over a decade. Some people say the height of some of the buildings block the mountain views, others worry about lack of parking and others say the buildings are too close to the street. But despite some of the issues many are excited about the plan and the economic boost the new retail and multi-use buildings will bring to the city. The city manager, David Ready says the city and developer, Wessman Development are still working on some of the details and the height of one building

Thursdays from 2:30-4 p.m. at 480 South Sunrise Way. For more information, call 760-323-5689 or go to mizellseniorcenter.org. Kal David Unplugged on Thursdays at 8 p.m. at 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive. For info, call 760-322-4422 or purpleroompalmsprings.com. Comedy Night Palm Springs Purple Room more info. http://comedynightfeb.bpt.me or 800-838-3006 or purpleroompalm springs. com or 760-322-4422

was reduced and resubmitted The city council has asked for approval. Ready says both Wessman Development to meet are trying to find a balance so with the council sub-committee the project is successful. to work out some of the details

before the February 3, 2016 council meeting where public comment will still be open. Source KMIR

Angel View to open new Cathedral City location By Desert Star Staff DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA. – On Saturday, January 23, Angel View will open its new store at 67625 E. Palm Canyon Drive in Cathedral City. Angel View, a nonprofit agency serving children and adults with disabilities, operates 19 resale stores in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Angel View and the City Urban Revitalization Corporation (CURC), a nonprofit organization associated with the City of Cathedral City, worked together on the property exchange, moving Angel View

from its previous location on E. Palm Canyon Drive near Date Palm to its new location, a few blocks away. The grand opening is slated for 9 a.m. and will include a ribbon cutting, hourly drawings for gift certificates, as well as a grand prize giveaway of a flat screen TV. The new building is 18,000 square-feet, more than twice the size of the previous space. It was recently remodeled; 9,000 square-feet will house the Cathedral City resale store. The rest of the space will be used for administrative offices and some

programs for Angel View clients. “We were in our old Cathedral City resale store for more than 40 years and it has always been one our busiest locations,” said Tracy Powers, general manager of Angel View resale stores. “We are thrilled to be moving to a larger, more modern building where we can offer even more merchandise and provide additional space for client programs in a convenient mid-valley location.” Angel View’s resale stores accept more than 3 million pounds of donated material each year that is then resold,

reused or recycled. The stores offer shoppers great prices on gently used apparel, shoes, jewelry, accessories, books, household goods and more. Proceeds from the sale of the donated items are used to provide a wide range of essential services to children and adults with disabilities who live in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The new Cathedral City resale store will be open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sundays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Purr-fect Tips to Protect Cats Year-Round

By Desert Star Staff When cooler weather arrives, you may assume your pet is safe from parasites - especially if your cat lives mostly or exclusively indoors. To the contrary, identifying the risk for parasites, such as fleas, ear mites and heartworms, and providing true pest protection for your pets has very little to do with the seasons. “Back when I was in veterinary school, we believed there were parasite ‘seasons,’” said Chris Adolph, DVM, MS, DACVM, a board certified parasitologist, veterinary specialist at Zoetis and former veterinary practice owner in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. “Today’s highly variable weather patterns have resulted in the possibility of parasite transmission well beyond traditionally warmer months, and in turn, increasing the likelihood of infection or infestation to your pets.” Cat owner Lauren Swern learned the hard way that even indoor cats can be afflicted with parasites and ultimately traced a flea infestation in her cat, Oreo, www.desertstarweekly.com

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back to a pair of sneakers she’d worn in the garden. After trashing most of Oreo’s toys and bedding, Swern’s veterinarian recommended a topical, broad-spectrum preventive. After treatment with Revolution(r) (selamectin), Swern’s home was again flea-free and continues that way thanks to monthly treatments she applies to her cat. The best way to protect your furry feline friend year-round is by following a few simple tips: Routine checkups. You may believe that once your kitten has received its vaccinations, you’re finished with veterinary visits. Actually, it’s important to continue taking your cat for annual examinations to help maintain a high quality of life. Cats tend to hide illness very well, and your veterinarian can help identify problems you may miss at home as well as guide you in areas such as dental care, nutrition and behavior. Preventive medication. Regular use of a monthly parasite preventive, such as Revolution, can protect your cat from many

common internal and external parasites. Along with fleas, broadspectrum preventives can address risks related to heartworm disease, ear mites (Otodectes cynotis), roundworms (Toxocara cati) and hookworms (Ancylostoma tubaeforme). Behavior monitoring. Don’t assume that a cat that begins exhibiting behavior problems is simply acting out. Most undesirable behaviors, such as suddenly refusing to use a litter box or aggression, can actually be signs of illness. Consulting a veterinarian can help you determine the best course of action. Consider the climate. Just as extreme temperatures can affect people, excess heat and cold may impact your cat. Cozy bedding in front of a bright window may provide just the right warmth in winter, but prove too toasty in the summer. Make adjustments throughout the year to keep your kitty comfortable as temperatures change. Ample activities. Even mellow kitties can benefit from exercise, January 20, 2016

just like humans. Provide toys to encourage cats to keep active and healthy - and offer diversions such as scratching posts from temptations like carpet or furniture. Mental stimulation is also important. Placing birdfeeders or birdbaths outside of windows and hiding small amounts of food at different levels throughout the house for your cat to find can help keep your pet entertained as well as mentally sharp. Learn more about protecting your cat from common parasites and take The 9 Lies of Cats quiz for a chance to win a KitNipBox subscription at Revolution4Cats. com. Important Safety Information: Do not use Revolution on sick, weak or underweight cats. Use only on cats 8 weeks and older. Side effects may include digestive upset and temporary hair loss at application site with possible inflammation. In people, Revolution may be irritating to skin and eyes. Wash hands after use. See full prescribing information.

Escena Lounge & Grill Live Entertainment FridaySat Nights 1100 Clubhouse View, contact Elise Arouh 760-992-0002 Altar Boyz on Friday, April 8-10, 2016 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays matinee at 2 p.m. at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive. For more information, call 760-323-5123. Sugar Friday, Mar. 25Apr. 3, 2016 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For info 760-323-5123. Sordid Lives Friday, Feb. 12-14, 2016 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. For info 760-323-5123. 27th Annual PS File Festival Camelot Theatres 2300 E. Baristo Rd. Jan 1st-11th Telephone: 760322-2930 Evening Entertainment at Woody’s Burgers & Jazz Club 760-230-0188, 317 N. Indian Canyon

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Living Desert 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Info: www.livingdesert. org; (760) 346-5694 El Paseo Cruise Night 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month 3:15-6p.m.For info, call 760-346-8965 or elpaseocruisenight.com. College of the Desert Street Fair Sat 7-2pm & Sundays 7-12pm More Info. 760.636.7957 Kid’s Summer Cooking Camps! Open to ages 7-14! 47875 Caleo Bay Drive #A107, call 760-777-1161 Weekly Live Entertainment Nightly Mastro’s Stekhouse 73405 El Paseo 760-6777 El Paseo Cruise Night 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 3:15-6p.m.For info, call 760-346-8965 or elpaseocruisenight.com. Red’s Rock Star Karaoke: Every Thursday night from 9pm to 1:30am. For more information, go to schmidystavern.com Continued on page 18

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JANUARY 20 - 27, 2016 ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST BY RISA D’ANGELES

ARIES

conclusions new goals, travels, adventures, ways of life emerge. As the world continues its shift A new mind is then formed for from one age to the new (Pisces the new times. to Aquarius), you’re called to be a server of humanity, focusing CANCER your will(ingness) and abilities toward initiating the new culture The next weeks uncover deep and civilization and discovering and unrecognized feelings. like-minded groups who will Careful. Don’t be too secretive assist you in this historical, era- about what you’re doing. You’ll changing task. This is what want and need people around to you’ve been called here to do in share your thoughts and feelings, this present lifetime. Begin with ideas and plans. Your heart’s intentions. Be dedicated. missing people these days. You often have information valuable to TAURUS other’s well-being. Say yes more. Say yes to what’s offered. Then You’re called to bring forth ideas offer more. that will activate and then support the work Aries (and the New LEO Group of World Servers) will do as they initiate the new economic You assess your everyday work, order (the New Sharing Society). how to care for yourself on a The past months (if not years) daily basis, and the best ways you’ve known your job was to to be effective and efficient gather information for the times with all responsibilities. Is more to come, which you know will be communication needed in certain difficult. Even if only a few listen, relationships? There’s a need to carry on. share your values and to set time aside for special moments. Write GEMINI down your values. The focus on values will continue. It’s a mirror Your mind reverses itself into into your future. thinking about previous goals that did or did not manifest. VIRGO You assess the education you did or did not complete. You You’ll accomplish tasks and then think of travel and adventures, redo them. You’ll think you’ve philosophies and religion, completed something and find all these in order to sort out it’s completely incomplete. You’ll what you believe in. From your find odds and ends from the past

showing up seeking something or other. You’ll be busy, productive, at times impatient, look backward, backpedal when necessary, review, renew, and in the midst of it all this reorganization, you’re happy.

LIBRA Daily life rhythms seem to have been interrupted. There’s a wound or pain or an inability to do what you are used to be doing. You need new tools to navigate. You’ve experienced a slow down. This is the time when creativity can express itself more fully. Recapture an art form you did from the past. Begin again. Think about home, family, growing up, and everything related to art and culture.

SCORPIO You ponder upon questions of security and what determines emotional safety. You think about home, wondering where it is. You consider living in other areas and regions, consider ordering an astro-cartography (geographical astrology) chart. What you need to include in your thinking is community because in the future you can no longer be alone all the time. What would home in a community look like for you?

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I t ’s g o o d t o e x p l o r e neighborhoods, neighbors’ yards, downtowns, gardens, town squares and to have social contact with others. Focus on things local, consciously spending money that supports community endeavors. Also consider what’s of value to you, investing in the values you believe in. Stay steady. Information at times seems all mixed up. Feelings, too. Be silent for a while. Sag is the sign of silence.

Your words are important. People listen. You’re more than you know.

PISCES

We see you struggling to flourish and maintain yourself. It’s a struggle of identity, geography, place, groups, leadership and of things constantly dissolving away. New opportunities and contacts eventually emerge out from the shadows. Each day you become more and more practical. A future CAPRICORN plan is coming into form and matter. It loves you. Prepare each Careful with communication. It day for it. With hope and faith and may be missing here and there in prayer. Pisces’ tasks. the retrograde. Focus on defining your values. Try not to spend on Risa D’Angeles is the founder non-essentials, depleting your and director of the Esoteric & financial resources. Do you Astrological Studies Research have a monthly budget yet, to Institute: Risa’s Esoteric assess expenditures at months’ Astrology. She can be reached end? You will not lack money. at risagoodwill@gmail.com. It’s simply a time to value and be consciously careful with money and resources. You are valuable.

AQUARIUS More and more people will be attracted to what you do, say and think. You will find yourself especially brilliant in terms of new ideas. A new self-identity dawns upon you. You’re more than you’ve ever thought yourself to be. It takes many years, lots of life experiences, many ups and downs for us to value ourselves.

Porsche redefines the red carpet

Actress Gina Rodriguez (R) and Porsche’s Cristina Cheever

By Desert Star Staff ATLANTA, -- The 2017 Porsche 911 made its red carpet appearance at one of the Hollywood industry’s most highprofile events, the 21st Annual Critics’ Choice Awards. For the third year, Porsche once again celebrated the nominees and winners that attended the A&E

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televised event, hosted by actor/ comedian T.J. Miller, on January 17th. “Porsche is excited to be a part of this coveted event as we applaud some of the most talented actors, best films and television shows in Hollywood,” expressed Klaus Zellmer, President and CEO,

Porsche Cars North America. “For generations, there has been a fascination between Porsche and Hollywood and it’s exciting to showcase our passion for performance with the best 911 yet.” The new 911 Carrera is taking performance and everyday usability to new heights. The new January 20, 2016

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3.0-liter engine featuring twinturbo technology enhances the driving pleasure with significantly increased torque and 370 hp for the standard model. Many exterior and interior features of the 911 Carrera have been enhanced and visually refined. Latest features include the Porsche Communication

Management (PCM) system with a 7-inch multi-touch monitor and real time traffic through Google® StreetView. Handwritten user inputs are recognized. Mobile phones and smartphones can now be connected via Wi-Fi. Also new is the option of connecting an iPhone® to the PCM to utilize Apple CarPlay™. www.desertstarweekly.com

T H E AT R E ‘13 Hours’ Explodes on Screen & ‘The Intern’ Delights on DVD BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

Intern.” Warner Bros.Home Entertainment, rated PG-13 for some suggestive content and brief strong language. Running time: 121 minutes. Special features include “Learning From Experience,” “Designs on Life” and “The Three Interns.” Without ever being preachy, the film shows us how one person, like Ben, can elevate everyone around them by their example and experience.

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In 2012, shortly before the upcoming presidential election, a U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya was viciously attacked. The result of the horrific assault left four Americans dead, including our Ambassador, Chris Stevens (Matt Letcher). Reports at the time blamed the attacks on a film Muslims found offensive. This turned out to be an erroneous conclusion. In the gripping, explosive “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” based on the book of the same name, director Michael Bay (“The Transformers” franchise) recreates the events leading up to the attacks and the explosive battles that followed. The film opens with the arrival of Jack Silva (well played by a bearded John Krasinski, TV’s “The Office”) who is reuniting with his friend Tyrone (Rone) Woods (James Badge Dale). They are part of a six-man team made up of former military men hired by the U.S. government to provide added security for a secret CIA station that is not officially in the country. Bob, the CIA station chief (David Costabile) treats them with disdain, feeling their protection is unneeded. When the embassy comes under attack Jack, Rone and the other members of their team seek permission from Bob to try and save the ambassador since no military support is forthcoming, despite desperate requests for help. They are told by the CIA chief to stand down. At this point in the narrative, we see U.S. military forces in the region monitoring the events taking place, but they are not given permission to provide assistance. Why they were not more quickly deployed is still a mystery. On their own, the CIA contractors attempt to rescue the diplomatic personnel at their facility about a mile from the CIA outpost. As the terrible events unfold, the tension is palpable and the www.desertstarweekly.com

resulting battles, assaults and on-screen explosions give us, the viewer, a taste of the horrible events that happened in Benghazi not so long ago. Chuck Hogan’s screenplay, based on the book, details the events from the perspective of the six man security team which also included Kris Paronto (Tonto) played by Pablo Schreiver, John (Tig) Tiegen (Dominic Fumusa), Mark (Oz) Geist (Max Martini) and Dave (Boon) Benton (David Denman). Peyman Moaadi plays Amahl, the interpreter, who is a sensitive ally and friend. Paramount Pictures “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is rated R for strong combat violence, bloody images and language. Running time: 2 hours, 24 minutes.

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Robert De Niro (“Joy,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Taxi Driver,”) stars as Ben Whittaker in the warm, endearing comedy “The Intern.” At 70, Ben has come to the conclusion that retirement isn’t what it’s cracked up to be. Now a widower, he not only misses his wife he misses the challenges that work once provided. When he sees an ad for a senior intern at a very successful online fashion site founded and run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway, “Les Miserables,” “Devil Wears Prada”) he learns how to film a video resume. It’s obvious from his charming visual resume that he’s willing to learn new tricks. It’s also obvious that he has a lot to offer all the other young company employees, like showing his fellow interns the value of a handkerchief and a briefcase. They in turn help him become technically proficient. It takes a lot longer for Jules to warm up to him. She is an overworked perfectionist whose commitment to her company is taking a toll on her marriage. Due to the pressures of running a company,

she doesn’t have enough quality time to spend with her “househusband” (Anders Holm,” Workaholics”) and their adorable, precocious young daughter. Written and directed by Nancy Meyers (“Something’s Gotta Give,” “It’s Complicated,” “The Holiday”) the film is insightful, fun and beautiful to look at. The sets make you want to move in and Hathaway’s clothes are tasteful and attractive. If you are looking for an old-fashioned, upbeat, truly funny comedy check out “The

Other recent DVD releases include: “Nasty Baby,” written and directed by Sebastian Silva (“The Maid”), is a provocative new drama, described as “Devilishly Clever” by A.O.Scott, “The New York Times.” It stars Silva, Kristen Wiig, Tunde Adebimpe and Alia Shawkat. In the film, Silva plays a Brooklyn based artist who, with his boyfriend (Adebimpe) and their best friend Polly (Wiig), is trying to have a baby. As the trio deals with complications of conception, confrontations with an annoying, menacing neighbor cause problems. Bonus materials include commentary with Silva, Wiig and Adebimpe, “Nasty Baby: Behind the Scenes” and a photo gallery. “Nasty Baby” is rated R for sexual content, some disturbing violence, language and drug use.

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“Infinitely Polar Bear,” based on a true story, stars Mark Ruffalo as Cam, a stay-at-home dad who is recovering from a manic breakdown. His wife, Maggie (Zoe Saldana) enters an out-ofstate graduate school program, hoping to be able to provide a better life for her family. Cam agrees to take care of their spirited young daughter while his wife is away, but quickly finds himself in over his head. Special features include Commentary with Mark Ruffalo and director Maya Forbes and LA Film Festival Q & A with the cast and filmmakers. From Sony Pictures Classics, rated R for Language.

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“A Brilliant Young Mind,” debuts on DVD and Digital HD on January 26. Inspired by true events, “A Brilliant Young Mind” tells the story of a teenage math prodigy named Nathan (Asa Butterfield (“Hugo,” “ Ender’s Game”) who struggles when it comes to building relationships. In his brilliant, yet confusing world, he only finds true comfort in the predictability of numbers. Things change dramatically when he gets the chance to compete in the prestigious International Math Olympiad. “A Brilliant Young Mind,” from Sony Pictures, is rated PG-13.

Ogin, Inc. Cordially Invites You To a Community Meeting To Learn about the Latest Innovation in Wind Energy Technology. Tuesday, January 26 5:00pm - 6:30pm Carl May Community Center 11711 West Drive Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

Find out more about Ogin’s plans to re-power an existing wind farm on Dillion Road next to the Sentinel Power Plant utilizing this exciting new technology. Complimentary Beverages + Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact: Brian Rix Brian@BurkeRix.com www.OginEnergy.com January 20, 2016

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UP CLOSE & PERSONAL “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” WITH BEVERLY COHN

A one-hander, a play with only a single actor, can very easily fall off that slippery boredom slope, as it’s no easy task to keep an audience fully engaged for 90 minutes, without an intermission. That said, a most talented James Lecesne, who wrote and performs the award-winning “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey,” is in no danger of creating one boring moment as this amazing actor fills the stage with a cast of invisible, but fully developed characters. He endows each one with specific physical and vocal characteristics, as well different attitudes and transitions from character to character within a nanosecond. Directed by Tony Speciale, who keeps the action moving at a brisk pace, the story revolves around the disappearance of a young gay boy being investigated by Detective Chuck DeSantis (James Lescesne) who works out of a precinct in a small town in New Jersey. His character is rather unpolished and has what we think of as a thick New York accent, which I suppose is the same as New Jersey. He begins his day with “coffee and a cruller” and surprisingly occasionally quotes a line from Shakespeare. This would seem quite out of context with his rather gruff exterior, but adds a nice dimension to his character. The first character into which he instantly morphs by simply doing a full turn, is the very colorful Ellen Hertle, owner of “Hair Today,” a local beauty salon. She is accompanied by her 16-year-old daughter Phoebe. Young Leonard had been living with them since his mother died and is now missing.

Ellen explains that he is different from other boys his age, but that he is a blessing to everyone who knows him. She explains that he is very flamboyant in his dress and make-up and at times she advised him to “take it down a notch or two.” He created a special pair of platform rainbow sneakers by cutting up a bunch of flip-flops on top of which he glued the sneakers, making him yet another target for ridicule. A photo of the sneakers is projected onto a rear screen, along with other pieces of evidence, such as his backpack and a watch. While talking to the detective, Ellen lights a cigarette and I swear it was so believable I almost saw smoke wafting into the air. In acting terms it’s what’s called an overwhelming attention to detail. Ellen paints a picture of this loving young man saying that he enjoyed giving advice to her customers. He would council them on make-up, hairstyles, and color. He also insisted that every woman should have a basic black dress in her wardrobe. Leonard would say things like: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but would it kill you to give them something to behold?” When Lecesne transforms into Phoebe, we see a nervous teenager with a distinctly different voice and physical life. She is awkward and fidgets as she talks about Leonard, pulling up her socks and repeatedly tucking her hair behind her ears. Again, Lecesne really nails his interpretation of this teenager. Another colorful character who DeSantis interviews is a very opinionated Gloria, widow of Frankie, a mafia guy. She spends her time looking across the lake

Detective DeSantis has in evidence the personal belongings of Leonard Pelkey. Photo: Matthew Murphy through binoculars and spies the sneaker in the lake. She calls our detective to immediately come back to her home so he can retrieve the muddied sneaker, a photo of which is projected onto the rear screen. Throughout the play, Lecesne brings in people whose lives were touched by Leonard. There’s Otto the watchmaker who couldn’t accept that his son Richard was gay. Perhaps Otto’s way of atoning was to develop a nice relationship with Leonard and gifted him with watch. We also get to meet Buddy Howard from the Buddy Howard School of Drama and Dance who was also one of Leonard’s admirers. It seems that Leonard had listed in his diary ten boys who has abused him, including Kevin McDonald and Tony Greco. Another boy listed in the diary was Travis, who the detective interviews at his home while he is playing a video game. It was an amazing transition, as Lecesne becomes a 14-year-old boy right before our very eyes,

both concentrating on the game and answering the detective’s questions at the same time. The detective discovers that Travis has Leonard’s special money clip and soon the truth begins to emerge. A trial ensues and Ellen asks for permission to address the court and directs her scathing remarks to Travis, who has been handed only a 25-year sentence. Without being “preachy,” philosophically “The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelkey” bears witness to what society will do to someone who is different and doesn’t fit in their version of what’s normal. The character of Leonard Pelkey was a sweet young man who dared to be different. He brought love to all who knew him and as a tribute to their friend, Detective DeSantis tells us that all the ladies from the beauty salon showed up at his funeral in their basic black dresses, living proof of the wonderful influence he had on all of them. This a “no frills” production

with a very simple set design by Jo Winiarski, lighting design by Matt Richards, projection design by Aaron Rhyne, and original music by To n y A w a r d - w i n n i n g composer Duncan Sheik. Oh yes. Much to the delight of the opening night audience, for his curtain call, Lecesne leapt across the stage in a balletic Chassé en tournant* putting the icing on a most delicious theatrical experience. *Leap and turn Kirk Douglas Theatre 9820 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Run: Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 pm Saturday: 2:00 & 8:00 pm Sunday: 1:00 pm & 6:30 pm Closing: January 31, 2016 Tickets: $25 & Up 213.972.4488 or absolutebrightnessplay.com (Free parking available at Culver City Hall across Culver Blvd. Entrance on Duquesne.)

Local High School Athletes Excelling at the Next Level

By Julie Buehler RANCHO MIRAGE, Ca. Going into Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs, featuring Palm

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Desert High grad, DJ Alexander were one of 8 teams vying for a Super Bowl bid. And while his team featured the daunting task

of taking down the defending champs, the New England Patriots, two other Aztecs faced each other in a prestigious January 20, 2016

national tennis tournament for a championship of their own. While the Chiefs hammered the Houston Texans, 30-0, in the first round of the playoffs, their second round opponents were far more formidable. Quarterback Tom Brady threw for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns, both to Rob Gronkowski and all though the Chiefs made it interesting in the 4th quarter, the Patriots earned the 27-20 win and will advance to their 5th straight AFC Title game. But congrats to the Chiefs and their fans on a fantastic season and to Aztecs grad DJ Alexander, getting that playoff experience his rookie season will surely set up future success. Speaking of success, two former Aztecs are enjoying their own version at the collegiate level.

Lauren Marker and Desirae Krawczyk are back in town for the 37th Annual National Collegiate Tennis Classic and while they play for rival universities, Marker for the University of Arizona and Krawczyk for Arizona State, both made it to the exclusive NCAA Individual tournament and both are home to play in what’s considered the Wimbledon of collegiate tennis. And they played each other in the semi-finals. Krawczyk, the senior, won in straight sets. But both are considered by some to be the best high school tennis players to come out of the Coachella Valley. The NCTC runs through Sunday at Sunrise Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Admission is free. Source KMIR

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A desert cure for the Jet Blues

Mayor Robert Moon at the ribbon cutting welcoming JetBlue’s inaugural flight between New York City and Palm Springs Photo by Anthony Grant By Pamela Price Jet Blue’s inaugural flight between New York City and Palm Springs on January14 marked the airline’s 95th destination and a boost for tourism in the Coachella Valley. The flight operates five times weekly, Thursday through Monday, departing Palm Springs at 11:35 p.m. (arriving JFK 7:29 a.m. +1) and departing from JFK at 7:30 p.m. arriving Palm Springs at 10:40 p.m. “We are excited to be a JetBlue destination, their arrival means easy, additional, nonstop access for our East Coast travelers. The personalized amenities defining the airline complement the lifestyle and visitor experience in Greater Palm Springs perfectly, promising to deliver travelers to our oasis feeling relaxed and ready to experience all we have to offer,” said Scott White, CEO & President of the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.

The long awaited inaugural flight connecting New York City and Palm Springs began with a two-hour evening reception at the Palm Springs Airport when the JFK-PSP Flight #149 landed ahead of schedule as a giant water cannon announced the arrival with a huge burst of water staged by the Palm Springs Fire Department. The theatrics continued when Palm Spring’s Mayor Robert Moon arrived in a spiffy modernism-inspired sport jacket, blending well with Frank Sinatra melodies that filled the crisp evening air. “It was a magical evening,” said Anthony Grant, a frequent JetBlue passenger. The event was catered by Savouries Catering which created the perfect menu for a chilly outdoor reception, from cones brimming with chili-topped mac and cheese to flutes of spiced apple cider and hot chocolate, filling the air with a warming aroma. A

Henri, a well traveled Jack Russell terrier with Erica Corsina arrives with his stylish JetBlue carrier in tow. Photo by Anthony Grant

rainbow of cupcakes garnished with a JetBlue style mint were lavishly displayed and beautifully boxed for departing guests, expertly choreographed by Over the Rainbow bakery. The cake was a like a work of art, with palm trees and a mini aerial tramway as part of the look. Even more adorable was Henri, a sprightly Jack Russell terrier, the charge of passenger Erica Corsano, and an editor with the Boston Herald newspaper. Ms Corsano said Henri; snuggled up in his JetBlue custom designed carrier was ‘calm and relaxed’ during the 5-½ hour flight. For the record, JetBlue’s pet fee is $100, and that includes cats, too. Now that JetBlue offers more flights between Palm Flying high, JetBlue’s official cake was crowned with replicas of the airline’s artistic Springs and the East Coast designs. Photo by Anthony Grant than any other airline, easy access has arrived. Rob Land, JetBlue’s senior vice president for inaugural flight and said “with the thrilled to connect our customers government affairs & associate addition of Palm Springs as a to the countless exciting events general counsel, was aboard the renowned destination JetBlue is Palm Springs is famous for.”

PSIFF final movie-night ‘Last Cab to Darvin’

Jann Darlington, Robert Hammack, PSIFF Chairman-Harold Matzner, Palm Springs Mayor Rob Moon. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festival closed on a high note with a record attendance. The Final night film was, Last Cab to Darwin. The film is about a stubborn older cab driver who finds out he has terminal cancer. He reads there is a machine to end his life in Darwin. He wills his home www.desertstarweekly.com

and possessions to his lady love and heads to Darwin to end his life. He meets a young man and woman along the way that help him during his journey. He finds that dying is harder than he realizes even though he was very determined to end his life. He finds he has to live life before he can end it. You will have to see

David Ansen, Director-Jeremy Simms,Helen du Toit, Director Eric Shirai, Ken Jacobson. Photo by Pat Krause

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The afterparty was held at the Renaissance Hotel in Palm Springs. Hundreds arrived to 4 long buffets with Salads, Crackers and Cheese, CA rolls, Meat balls, and spring rolls. There was also a large buffet of sweets and the drinks flowed freely. DJ Bob Scatch did a great job as guests came on the dance floor to dance the night

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Got opposing views? You’re not alone By Anthony Grant Did you hear the one about Twitter “punishing a controversial user, stoking a freedom of speech debate”? It was reported in the Wall Street Journal. Now, I don’t know what’s more frightening: the prospect of Journal owner Rupert Murdoch marrying Jerry Hall or Twitter having the power to punish those with opposing views. On second thought, the prospects are about equally terrifying. And it seems like the only thing you can count on more than Jerry Hall marrying above her station is the United States of America moving ever closer to the point of no return in terms of polarization of perspectives. I don’t know when the whole red state-blue state thing started, but it does seem like a Civil War-style ghost hangs over the nation, reminding Americans that political division can come at an awfully heavy price. Now as an election year gets into full swing, how much does the media foster dialogue between opposing views — or drive a wedge between them? As a journalist based in the Middle East for the past several years I have to admit there are worse problems for a country to have than dubious developments in the media landscape. But when you consider the big issues at stake in 2016, from immigration reform and security to wage stagnation and healthcare overhaul/repeal, the question of who is delivering your news on these issues, and how, becomes more relevant. Between Fox News on one side and MSNBC on the other, what happened to objectivity? If you have a hunch that most media lean to the left of

the political spectrum, you’re probably right. That’s why in a sea of “lefty” sites like the Huffington Post and The New York Times that seem to trade on deft demonization of personalities like Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, I was struck by a site that seemed less ruffled by the partisan storm. It’s called Opposing Views, it’s attracting millions of users and it’s headquartered not in Washington or Silicon Valley but, of all places, across from The Grove on Los Angeles’s Westside. There, in an airy glass-walled office with a view of the Hollywood sign I caught up with Eytan Elbaz and Vic Belonogoff, the Chairman and CEO respectively of Render Media, which launched in 2011 and of which Opposing Views is a key part. “Back in the day when you had a newspaper, whatever you put out people read, but now it’s a two-way street,” says Belonogoff, “so when we for instance post a story on gun safety and gun control gun rights, we present it right down the middle, and let people debate it on social media.” Elbaz, who formerly served as Head of Domain Channel at Google, adds that the focus is on hot-button, even divisive issues but making it more a news format rather than debate format. But what about political tilt? “If you are balanced in a field of left-leaning news organizations, you may appear to be to the right, but we certainly have a very balanced approach internally,” Elbaz says. “We tend to like to show stories that either side can promote to tell their narrative or agenda…we try to highlight both and then let our audience comment on it,” to which Belonogoff adds, “Part of

Eytan Elbaz (L) and Vic Belonogoff (R) of Opposing Views at their Los Angeles office. Photo by Anthony Grant

our success has come from us not projecting a certain view.” Belonogoff readily admits that people do want reinforcement of their existing beliefs, which helps explain the popularity of Fox News, and of MSNBC on the left. The challenge then becomes to present something down the middle and get both sides to engage. Significantly, he says that when you’re not following partisan guidelines you’re actually building a lot more awareness, especially with young people who are primarily in the 18-44 range. “Let’s say Eytan’s right of center and I’m left of center, so if I share a story on ‘10 reasons why Hillary should be president’ he’s not going to care so much,” he explains. “But if I share a story that doesn’t seem partisan, he’s more likely to read it, and that’s the reason something starts to go viral. So your friends are more likely to read it, because they shared it,

it’s non-partisan, and it builds awareness.” But does content that treads middle ground stand a chance in a sea of attention-grabbing screed? Belonogoff is optimistic: “With the way distribution of content is changing, we’re going to win out.” Plus he says, “There’s a lot of aggregated content out there, but what we try to do at Opposing Views is cover local news stories of national interest. That’s something that builds engagement.” It’s a strategy that appears to be working. With 28 million unique monthly visitors, 14 million Facebook fans and 70% of all traffic from mobile devices, Render Media (which also regroups the America News and Food Please websites), is giving some more conventional East Coast-based media a run for their money, while also adding some overdue sparkle to the L.A. tech scene’s shine. Says Elbaz,“I think

LA is an increasingly important part of technology and tech is tied to media and it’s all one big convergence.” From unlikely convergences come content opportunities that, down the pike, have cultural shift potential. “What we’re starting to do is have someone with an opposing view within an institution who you wouldn’t think would go with that…like a colonel against a troop surge or a sheriff in California for the legalization of marijuana — stories with good social engagement potential and that don’t necessarily choose a side,” Belonogoff says. Is it possible that if a website succeeds in curating the plethora of opposing views on any number of issues, there could be the seeds of an emerging national accord? Time will tell, but in the meantime visit opposingviews. com and weigh in for yourself. Follow the writer on Twitter at TGi24

By Desert Star Staff On April 15th, Kevin Morby will release his third record, and first for Dead Oceans, Singing Saw. It is a record of duality, one that marks another stage of growth for this young, gifted songwriter with a kind face and a complicated mind. In the autumn of 2014, Kevin Morby moved to the small, hilly Los Angeles neighborhood of Mount Washington. The move would shape Singing Saw. Previous tenants at Morby’s new home happened to leave an upright piano behind, with a few mysterious pieces of sheet music and an introductory book of common chords stacked on top. Thankful to finally be in one place for an extended spell, Morby, a beginner at the piano, immediately sat at the new instrument and began composing the songs that would form Singing Saw. Alongside, he began taking long walks through the winding hills and side streets of the neighborhood each night,

glimpsing views of both the skyline’s sweeping lights and the dark, dried out underbrush of the LA flora. The duality of the city itself began to shape a set of lyrical ideas that he would refine with the sparse accompaniment of piano and acoustic guitar. The arrangements of Singing Saw trace back to Morby’s experience playing in The Complete Last Waltz, a live recreation of The Band’s legendary last performance. There, Morby developed a fast friendship with producer/bandleader Sam Cohen (Apollo Sunshine, Yellowbirds), which led Morby to forgo recording in Los Angeles and take the nascent songs of Singing Saw to Isokon Studios in Woodstock, New York. There, in a converted A-frame house, they set about creating a record that would bring a sonic balance, intricacy and depth to match these songs and all that inspired them. Morby and Cohen (who added guitar, bass, drums and keyboard) were joined by fellow Complete Last Waltz

alum Marco Benevento on piano and keyboard. Backup vocalists Hannah Cohen, Lauren Balthrop and Alecia Chakor contributed soaring harmonies; Nick Kinsey (Elvis Perkins) added drums and percussion; Justin Sullivan, a longtime Morby collaborator and staple of his live band, contributed drums; Oliver Hill and Eliza Bag lifted numerous songs with string accompaniments, and Alec Spiegelman on saxophone and flute and Cole Kamen-Green on trumpet brought dramatic swells. Finally, John Andrews (Quilt) added the eerie lilt of the album’s promise, providing saw on the “Cut Me Down” and “Singing Saw”. In the end, Morby fulfills the promise many heard on his first two albums, bringing his most realized effort of songwriting and lyricism to fruition. The songs of Singing Saw reflect the clarity that comes from welcoming change and embracing duality, and the distillation of those elements into an entirely new vision.

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Conservation Group: Aging Gas Fields, Leaks are Common By Desert Star Staff Conservation groups say the massive ongoing methane leak in southern California is a problem that could easily repeat itself at any of the 413 aging naturalgas storage reservoirs around the country. Methane gas has been leaking since October from a 62-year-old well that failed at the Aliso Canyon facility, forcing residents and even an elementary school to relocate while repairs are made over the next two months. Mark Brownstein, vice president of the Environmental Defense Fund, said it’s a dramatic example of everyday problems seen in the oil and gas industry from leaks and equipment failures. “It adds up to about 7 million tons of methane being lost every year,” he said. “and to put that in context, that has the same impact on global warming over

20 years as 160 coal-fired power plants.” Hundreds of people are expected to pack a hearing of the Southern California Air Quality Management District on Saturday in Granada Hills, where the board will vote on an agreement with So Cal Gas to partially shut down the gas field. State legislators have proposed several bills to require safety valves and additional inspections to help prevent leaks and other safety issues. Brownstein said the federal government has a role to play as well. “The federal Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of proposing methane emission standards for new oil and gas facilities,” he said, “and what we need them to do is extend those requirements to existing facilities.” So Cal Gas has said the well in question did not have a safety valve because the law did not require it.

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MUSIC Legends celebrated via wide range of releases BY ROBERT KINSLER

Music lovers have a wealth of new releases to celebrate including David Bowie’s inspired “Blackstar” and a number of new multi-format titles now available.

Artist: David Bowie Album: Blackstar (Columbia) You might like if you enjoy: David Bowie, Radiohead Tell me more: David Bowie celebrated his 69th birthday on January 8, 2016 with the release of his 25th studio album “Blackstar.” Only two days later the legendary artist was dead following an 18-month fight against cancer. Whether it was his Ziggy Stardust alter-ego and “Berlin era” masterworks that gave rise to classics such as “Heroes” or his 1983 commercial return “Let’s Dance” and seminal hard rock foray Tin Machine, Bowie was never one to repeat himself. And that couldn’t be more true than the sonic territory explored across “Blackstar.” Masterfully blending rock, jazz, art damage and electronica, Bowie has left the world with a final masterpiece. This is an album that reveals its moods, textures and depths with each new listen. The ambitious 10-minute title track, stunning “Lazarus” and propulsive discending “I Can’t Give Everything Away” are among the instantlyaffecting songs. Information: davidbowie.com. Artist: The Jam Title: About the Young Idea (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: Blur, The Clash, Paul Weller Tell me more: “About the

the same level of respect that electric guitar aficionados hold Jimi Hendrix. Now the story of Pastorius is celebrated via “Jaco,” an important movie produced by Metallica bassist (that fills disc one), as well as ancillary materials including interviews with Joni Mitchell, Carlos Santana, Geddy Lee, Bootsy Collins, Flea and historic performance footage to shed light as part of a much-deserved tribute to the legendary Pastorius (who passed away in September 1987 at the age of 35). “Jaco” is available on Blu-ray or DVD. Information: MVDb2b.com.

Young Idea” is a package that gets it right. Chronicling the Jam’s story via a great 90-minute documentary as well as a wealth of bonus features and a previously-unreleased concert film (a 1980 performance on Germany’s “Rockpalast”). The story of singer-guitarist Paul Weller, bassist Bruce Foxton and drummer Rick Buckler is fully delivered via classic footage and photos, as well as historic and recent interviews with the members of the band, producers, journalists and fans. The second disc of the collection features a 80-minute appearance notable for the potent delivery of one driving rocker after another, the trio’s energy and power is showcased via the formidable “Going Underground,” wistful “Private Hell,” melodic folk rocker “Liza Radley” and confessional “But I’m Different Now.” “About the Young Idea” is available on Blu-ray, DVD, as a deluxe edition (which includes a 40-page hardback book, two DVDs and an audio CD featuring the 1980 “Rockpalast” concert) and via digital. Information: eagle-rock. com. Artist: Ritchie Blackmore DVD Title: The Ritchie Artist: Jaco Pastorius Blackmore Story (Eagle Title: Jaco (Iron Horse Rock Entertainment) Entertainment / MVD) You might like if you enjoy: You might like if you enjoy: Deep Purple, Rainbow, Pat Metheny, Robert Ritchie Blackmore Truillo, Geddy Lee Tell me more: Few rock Tell me more: Both players guitarists loom larger than Ritchie and lovers of the bass guitar Blackmore. A talented and recognize Jaco Pastorius with highly-influential guitar great who

CELEBS PROTESTS OSCARS Continued from Page 1 My Friends, Host Chris Rock and Producer Reggie Hudlin, President Isaacs And The Academy. But, How Is It Possible For The 2nd Consecutive Year All 20 Contenders Under The Actor Category Are White? And Let’s Not Even Get Into The Other Branches. 40 White Actors In 2 Years And No Flava At All. We Can’t Act?! WTF!! It’s No Coincidence I’m Writing This As We Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday. Dr. King Said “There Comes A Time When

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One Must Take A Position That Is Neither Safe, Nor Politic, Nor Popular But He Must Take It Because Conscience Tells Him It’s Right”. For Too Many Years When The Oscars Nominations Are Revealed, My Office Phone Rings Off The Hook With The Media Asking Me My Opinion About The Lack Of AfricanAmericans And This Year Was No Different. For Once, (Maybe) I Would Like The Media To Ask All The White Nominees And Studio Heads How They Feel About Another All White Ballot.

If Someone Has Addressed This And I Missed It Then I Stand Mistaken. As I See It, The Academy Awards Is Not Where, The “Real” Battle Is. It’s In The Executive Office Of The Hollywood Studios And TV And Cable Networks. This Is Where The Gate Keepers Decide What Gets Made And What Gets Jettisoned To “Turnaround” Or Scrap Heap. This Is What’s Important. The Gate Keepers. Those With “The Green Light” Vote. As The Great Actor Leslie Odom Jr. Sings And Dances In The Game Changing Broadway Musical HAMILTON, “I WANNA BE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS”. People, January 20, 2016

was a skilled studio player in the 1960s before joining Deep Purple and leading Rainbow in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the 70-year-old English musician has since gone on to enjoy a second career as a Renaissance-styled folk project Blackmore’s Night. On the newlyreleased “The Ritchie Blackmore Story” (available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital, as well as a deluxe edition), Blackmore life and work is explored with interviews with the guitarist as well as a long list of illustrious admirers including Brian May (Queen), Steve Lukather (Toto), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), Jon Lord (Deep Purple) and many others, along with classic performance clips. Information: eagle-rock.com.

Artist: Steve Hackett DVD Title: The Man, The Music (Wienerworld) You might like if you enjoy: Porcupine Tree, Genesis, Steve Morse, Yes Tell me more: The aptlytitled “The Man, The Music” is a documentary that looks at progressive rock guitarist Steve Hackett’s rich life and career, which includes his key role as a member of Genesis (including during the recording of “Selling England by the Pound” and “The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway), and through recent times with his own “Wolf Light” and the Genesis Revisited project. “The Man, The Music.” features archive and recent interviews with Hackett, as well as rock notables including

Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), Chris Squire (Yes) in one of his final filmed interviews and longtime producer Roger King. Of special interest to guitarists is an intimate look as Hackett reveals some of his electric and acoustic guitar techniques. Information: wienerworld.com.

Artist: The Grateful Dead Title: Fare Thee Well You might like if you enjoy: The Grateful Dead Tell me more: Deadheads from all over the globe flocked to Chicago’s Soldier Field in late June and early July 2015 to catch the surviving four core members of Grateful Dead (Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, Phil Lesh and Bob Weir) join forces with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, Bruce Hornsby and Jeff Chimenti to perform as part of a 50-year anniversary celebration of the Palo Alto-spawned Grateful Dead. Now the final show of that so-called “Fare Thee Well” concert (staged on July 5, 2015 and almost 20 years after the death of Jerry Garcia) is out as a deluxe 2 DVD/3 CD set. “Fare Thee Well” includes the complete 18-song concert, with stunning 5.1 surround and stereo audio mixes bringing the magic of the concert to the home theater in full-fledged fashion. Classics performed include “China Cat Sunflower,” “Truckin’,” and “Touch of Grey.” Information: dead.net and rhino.com.

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capublicnotice.com “Crown Castle is proposing to replace existing telecommunications antennas and add additional antennas at a centerline height 61-feet on an existing 68-foot monopalm telecommunications tower. No compound expansion is necessary, and no ground disturbance is necessary outside of the existing lease area at the following site: 74735 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert, CA 92260, LAT: 33-44-47.43 LONG: 1116-21-55.43 the proposed lighting on the tower is medium intensity dual red and white lights.. Crown Castle invites comments from any interested party on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and/or specific reason the proposed action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Andrew Cavalcant at (480)850-0575 during normal business hours. Comments must be received at 2121 W. Chandler Blvd., Suite 203, Chandler, AZ 85224 ATTN: Andrew Cavalcant within 30 days of the date of this publication.” Pub January 20, 2016. DSW16-1011 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: RIC 1600390 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: KATHRYN A FUGETT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: KATHRYN ANN FUGETT to Proposed Name: KATHRYN ANN BLANCHETTE. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: February 24, 2016 8:30 a.m. Department 2. Address: 4050 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92502. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Riverside. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY,13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: January 13, 2016

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Judge of the Superior Court. Pub January 20, 27, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1010 FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANNESS AS: GREGS POOL SERVICE AND REPAIR OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON 43400 PEAR STREET, HEMET, CA 92544. Riverside LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS County. Mailing Address: PO BOX 4703, PALM DES- AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, ERT, CA 92261. Full name of registrant: GREGORY February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1020 BYRON JUTOVSKY 43400 PEAR STREET, HEMET, CA 92544. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Registrant has not yet begun to transact business THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. BUSINESS AS:GINA LYNELL SMITH-INTERIOR I declare that all the information in this statement is DESIGNS 77711 FLORA ROAD #307, PALM true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name information which he or she knows to be false, is of registrant: GINA LYNELL SMITH 77711 FLORA guilty of a crime). Signed: GREGORY BYRON JU- ROAD #307, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business TOVSKY. This statement was filed with the County is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not Clerk of Riverside County on December 29, 2015. yet begun to transact business under the fictitious Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the No. R-201514375 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS information in this statement is true and correct. (A BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE registrant, who declares as true, information which YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- Signed: GINA LYNELL SMITH This statement was TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS January 12, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600434 NOTICE — USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1022 OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR NESS AS: COACHELLA4RENT (1) COACHEL- COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., LA4RENT.COM 78115 CALLE ESTADO, SUITE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub #203, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1019 name of registrant: JOSE DOLORES ESPNOZA JR 78115 CALLE ESTADO, SUITE 203, LA QUINTA, AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATECA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) Registrant has not yet begun to transact business DOING BUSINESS AS: SKY DENTAL LAB 30under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. 877 DATE PALM DR., CATHEDRAL, CA 92234. I declare that all the information in this statement is Riverside County. Mailing Address: P.O. BOX true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, 2695, INDIO CA 92202 Full name of registrant: information which he or she knows to be false, is MELVIN- -DIAZ 83608 LAPIS DR, COACHELLA, guilty of a crime). Signed: JOSE DOLORES ESPI- CA 92236. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. NOZA JR. This statement was filed with the County Registrant has not yet begun to transact business Clerk of Riverside County on January 14, 2016. under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File I declare that all the information in this statement No. R-201600540 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE as true, information which he or she knows to be YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MELVIN DIAZ OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- This statement was filed with the County Clerk of TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE Riverside County on November 12, 2015. Peter FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE R-20512675 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIUSE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEFebruary 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1021 MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECNESS AS: COCO RELAXATIONS 1299 GALLERIA TION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESAT TYLER STE 2124, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. SIONAL CODE). Pub November 25, December 2, Riverside County. Mailing Address: 824 TANGERINE 9, 16, 2015. January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. ST. CORONA, CA 92879. Full name of registrant: DSW12-5268 YING- -WANG 824 TANGERINE ST., CORONA, CA 92879. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE Registrant commenced to transact business FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIunder the fictitious business name(s) listed above NESS AS: TASKETT REAL ESTATE 35688 CATHEon 1/13/2016. I declare that all the information in DRAL CYN DR #113, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANNwho declares as true, information which he or she -TASKETT 35200 CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANN #131, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is TASKETT. This statement was filed with the County conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced Clerk of Riverside County on January 13, 2016. to transact business under the fictitious business Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File name(s) listed above on October 1, 2015. I declare No. R-201600465 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS that all the information in this statement is true and BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informaYEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- crime). 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filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 12, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201600410 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1018 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s)PRO WALL FINISHERS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s):ANTONIO- -RODRIGUEZ LARIOS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 09/08/2014. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ LARIOS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on January 14, 2016 File No. R-201402289 January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:PRO CONTRACTORS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: PRO CONTRACTORS 10965 SANTA CRUZ RD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ LARIO, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 14, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600553 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1016 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FINEST TOUCH DESIGNS 53680 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MICHAEL ANGELO HERNANDEZ 53680 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: MICHAEL ANGELO HERNANDEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 13, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600502 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1014 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE A, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE D #422, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: DESERT HOT SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE A DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: HEATHER A COLADONATO, CEO This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 13, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600470 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1012 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) KHOOL POOL 1414 N. PALM CANYON DR. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): 1414 NPC, LLC 860 N. PRESCOTT, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 04/09/2014. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: VICCI FRENCH LIPPMAN, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, Peter Aldana-AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder File No. I-201400933 Pub February 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2016 DSW16-1007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS:KONA ICE PALM SPRINGS 1478 N PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 3095 N CYPRESS RD, PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92262. Full name of registrant: BURACHATR- -AKKARAPORN 3095 N CYPRESS RD PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ARON NATHANIEL LYONS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 12, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600456 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2016. DSW16-1009

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E SUNNY DUNES, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Mailing Address: 2950 N SUNNYVIEW DR, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: ARON NATHANIEL LYONS 2950 N SUNNYVIEW DR PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ARON NATHANIEL LYONS This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514078 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2016. DSW16-1004 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CLOUD NINE LIMOUSINE 65482 BURROWING OWL CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAN FRANKLIN DAVIDSON 65482 BURROWING OWL CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DAN FRANKLIN DAVIDSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 4, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201600044 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2016. DSW16-1002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PARAMOUNT SCIENCES 2222 WAYNE ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAVID GREGORY SHELEP 2222 WAYNE ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DAVID GREGORY SHELEP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 30, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514411 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2016. DSW16-1000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SKYREACHER, (1) SKYREACHER ENTERTAINMENT 29970 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, SUITE 109, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Riverside County, 35634 DENVER CIRCLE, WINCHESTER, CA 92596. Full name of registrant: FIRST POST 29970 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUITE 109, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/28/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JACOB EDWARD ROBINSON, CEO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 01, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201513349 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub December 30, 2015 January 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW15-5297 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PORTILLO’S POOL SERVICE 66339 BUENA VISTA AVE., DESERET HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County, P.O. BOX 763, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: ADAN RICARDO PORTILLO MARTINEZ 66339 BUEMA VISTA DESERT HOT SPRINGS CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ADAN RICARDO PORTILLO MARTINEZ This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 23, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514207 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub December 30, 2015, January 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW15-5296

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT AUTOS 401 WEST. RADIO RD B#10, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 Riverside County,.Full name of registrant: SIMON- -ABRAHAMYAN 68435 ESPADA ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SIMON ABRAHAMYAN This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 21, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201514093 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE (SEE CODE). Pub December 30, 2015, FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- PROFESSIONAL NESS AS:SUNNY DUNES ANTIQUES MALL 507 January 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW15-5295

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) DESERT AUTOS 401 W. RADIO RD #B10, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): ARTAK ARTHUR ABRAHAMYAN 68435 ESPADA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 09/21/2012. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: ARTAK ARTHUR ABRAHAMYAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on December 21, 2015 File No. I-201202489 December 30, 2015, January 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW15-5294 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: THE UPS STORE #3065 31855 DATE PALM DR STE 3, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92284. Riverside County, 14080 PALM DR STE D, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.Full name of registrant: HELBAR INC. 14080 PALM DR, STE D, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: FLOYD ANTHONY BARTEN, SECRETARY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 11, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201513768 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub December 30, 2015, January 6, 13, 20, 2016. DSW15-5293 N O T I C E O F T R U S T E E ’ S S A L E T. S . N o . 15-20392-SP-CA Title No. 150063518-CA-VOI A.P.N. 641-082-008-7 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/30/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the

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highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Gilberto S. Calderon and Maria Eduvina Calderon, husband and wife, as community property, with right of survivorship. Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/05/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0230208 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Riverside County, California. Date of Sale: 02/25/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $281,760.28 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 66353 Estrella Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 A.P.N.: 641-082-008-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist

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on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 15-20392-SPCA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 01/12/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com/ sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4557510 01/13/2016, 01/20/2016, 01/27/2016. DSW16-1006 T.S. No. 15-33911 APN: 763-370-009-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/4/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: HALMAR CHICAS, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND

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ADALBERTO J. CHICAS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded3/9/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0168617 in book --, page--of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, Date of Sale:2/10/2016 at 9:00 AM. Place of Sale: Auction.com Room, 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880. Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $217,283.94. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed.. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 55551 SOTO STREET THERMAL, California 92274. Described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. A.P.N #.: 763-370-009-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the file number assigned to this case 15-33911. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend

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the scheduled sale.. Dated 1/7/2016 . Law Offices of Les Zieve, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450, Irvine, CA 92606. For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920. For Sale Information: (800) 280-2832www.auction.com. Maria Cesena, Trustee Sale Officer.. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 15400 1/13, 1/20, 1/27/2016. DSW16-1005 TSG No.: 8583296 TS No.: CA1500271138 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: APN: 768-410-003-1 Property Address: 52754 CALLE EMPALME COACHELLA, CA 92236 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/12/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 02/02/2016 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/18/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0511000, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: MARY ROBLES, A WIDOW, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 768-410-003-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 52754 CALLE EMPALME, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $143,871.71. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. 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Anglican Bishops Suspend U.S. Churches By Kitty Alvarado PALM DESERT, Ca. -After a week long meeting the Anglican Communion, a group of archbishops that represent 85 million faithful worldwide, announced they would be suspending the Episcopal Church, the U.S. Body of their church, for three years for their stance on same sex marriage. The Primates said in a statement, “It is our unanimous desire to walk together. However given the seriousness of these matters we formally acknowledge this distance by requiring that for a period of three years The Episcopal Church no longer represent us on ecumenical and interfaith bodies, should not be appointed or elected to an internal standing committee and that while participating in the internal bodies

of the Anglican Communion, they will not take part in decision making on any issues pertaining to doctrine or polity.” The group of Primates said they do not condone persecution or discrimination of gays but say this decision will reaffirm the definition of marriage in their church. This decision will exclude the Episcopal Church from participating in the group and its committees. Father Lane Hensley, who leads St. Margaret’s Church in Palm Desert says while this decision will not affect day to day operations in their church, the decision is painful. Father Andrew Green, leader of St. Paul of the Desert says he will continue to preach the message of love and acceptance. Source KMIR

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By Julie Buehler PALM DESERT, Ca. -While the Democratic presidential candidates debated Sunday night, sports fans have been debating since the NFL season kicked off. While the Broncos and Patriots were the front-runners from their conference, the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers have surged to the top of the polls with an inspired brand of football. The score, at halftime was 31-0. The Panthers had amassed the most playoff points in franchise history, in one half. Against the NFL’s top-ranked scoring defense. The Seahawks were stunned. Watching Panthers’ running back Jonathan Stewart rush for 2 touchdowns, quarterback Cam Newton throws a touchdown and Carolina’s defense also net a score. But that was the halftime score, and the Seattle Seahawks were the defending NFC champs, known for dramatic comebacks and they delivered. A compelling second half at least. Russell Wilson threw 3 touchdowns to amend his 2 first-half interceptions and the Seahawks scored 24 unanswered points to give football fans a thrilling second half. But the Panthers, who were the only team in the NFL to go unbeaten at home, kept the Seahawks at bay and advance to the NFC title game with a 31-24 win. And while not as high scoring, the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t disappoint football fans either. Both teams had questions surrounding their starting quarterbacks and neither played the kind of game we’re accustomed to seeing from future Hall of Famers Ben Roethlisberger and Peyton Manning. But in the end, the Broncos sturdy defense collected a fumble from a Pittsburgh running back who was only in the game due to multiple injuries to other players, and Manning took it from there. The final in Denver, 23-16,

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and the Broncos are back in the conference title game. And now 2 games remain until Super Bowl 50. For the AFC Title, after beating the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20 Saturday, it’s the 5th straight title game for the Patriots and it’s also the 5th postseason meeting between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Each player has won two a piece. And including this season, these two players have quarterbacked 9 of the past 13 teams representing the AFC in the Super Bowl. Meanwhile in the NFC, 2 quarterbacks that have never played in a Super Bowl. The Arizona Cardinals, led by former USC-Heisman Winner Carson Palmer, earned the bid after a stunning, overtime win over the Green Bay Packers that shattered ratings records and Packers’ fans heart. They will travel to face the Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton and one of the most impressive defenses we’ve seen in years. And if you’d like to know more about Super Bowl history, the 2 teams playing in the big game AND help raise money for Shelter From The Storm, the valley’s only domestic violence shelter, join me at the Ritz Carlton on January 28th for Football 101... Specially for the ladies, but football fans and those looking to know more about the game are

invited to a fun night for a great cause! Admission to the event is only $25, that includes refreshments, and proceeds go to Shelter From The Storm. Or just show up at The RitzCarlton on January 28th at 5:30 for the cocktail hour and silent auction. Hundreds of local women are expected for Football 101 to learn about NFL history, what makes the 2 Super Bowl teams championship caliber and enjoy the company of other women that are either football fans already or wanting to know more about the nation’s most popular sport. For some women, they choose not to watch the NFL because their family life is consumed by sports already. “For me as a parent, I have two student athletes, one that plays football and wrestles, the other that plays volleyball,” says Christy Polimeni. “I get a whole lot of sports in my life. It takes over my life pretty much. All of my free time is spent going to their events and so when I have my time off, I think the last thing I want to do is watch sports.” And while many men and women agree with those sentiments, studies show women are the fastest growing segment of sports fan. More and more they’re investing time to learn about the

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By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic With the 2016 Oscar nominations now announced we are in the dark, same as the general public as to which Foreign films will take home that coveted gold covered Oscar’s statuette for Best Foreign Language Film. One thing we do know for sure is the 27th Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) screened nine foreign language films and held panel discussions with all nine directors over the eleven days that saw over 135,000 film fanatics and film junkies from all across the country – and even a few from foreign countries – descend on Palm Springs. Such is the power of film and a quality, wellrun, film festival. This year the festival screened 175 films from 50 plus countries. The Best Foreign Language Film of the Year was seen right here in Palm Springs. The eventual Oscar Winner will accept the award at the 88th Oscar ceremonies that will be televised on February 28th on ABC-TV. The Oscar competition is always full of surprises in all categories. Just when one thinks they have handicapped the nominees correctly, along comes the winner from out of the blue. With that said, this film critic is sticking his neck out once more. The PSIFF festival screened five films at their festival which have now become the justannounced final Oscar nominees: “Embrace of the Serpent” (Colombia), “Mustang” (France), “Son of Saul” (Hungary), “Theeb” (Jordan) and “A War” (Denmark).

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passage film involving Theeb, a young Bedouin boy, a secret British Army assignment, Ottoman mercenaries, and the creation of the country that will later become known as Saudi Arabia. It’s an ambitious film set in 1916 that hit’s the mark on the elements and customs of Bedouin tribal life. Director Abu Nowar spent months living with Bedouin tribes in order to better understand the culture and the people.

in age from 13 to 20 years. Boldly and slyly the girls rebel in this somewhat distressing but comedic take on how old and traditional ways continue to bump heads with the 21st century secular world. Director Erguven has made a ‘dilemma film’ that cleverly and honestly challenges the social and religious tenets that confront more than 1.5 billion people around the world. In many comedy film stories, once the laughter fades and the sensitive subject matter bubbles to the

“collateral damage” – meaning innocent civilians. Writer/Director Lindholm delivers a compelling film for audiences to mull over when it comes to addressing one of the oldest of the planet’s scourges – war waged by humans on one another. “Theeb”, is Jordan’s Official Oscar Entry. This beautiful photographed adventure film set in the Arabian Desert during WW I echoes some story elements from the 1962 Academy Awardwinning film “Laurence of Arabia, directed by the great British filmmaker David Lean. Co-written and directed by first-time Jordanian feature filmmaker Naji Abu Nowar, “Theeb” is an action and rite of

“Son of Saul” is Hungary’s Official Oscar Submission and the buzz on the street says it’s a strong candidate to take home the Oscar. “Son of Saul” co-written and directed by Laszlo Nemes is a very powerful and disturbing story of the Holocaust. It also

is another first feature film by a festival filmmaker. According to Nemes, this story has been incubating for almost eight years in his mind. The story focuses on the character Saul, a ‘Sonderkommando’ who is himself an inmate of the infamous Nazi Auschwitz death camp. Saul is forced to work emptying the transport trains, herding new arrivals into the ‘showers’, dragging dead bodies into the crematorium afterwards and cleaning up the mess. When he sees the body of a boy that he thinks might be his son, he becomes obsessed with obtaining a Jewish burial for the child. The story is so potent and filled with so much emotion, audience members failed to vote for the film as the Best Film and Audience Favorite of this years’ festival, despite all the Oscar talk about its being the favorite to win the coveted statuette. Remember what I said earlier about trying to predict the winner? That’s a fool’s game and is fraught with disappointment. Oh, what the heck. I’m voting for “Labyrinth of Lies” as Best Foreign Film with “Son of Saul” as the alternate. But, you can select your winner and see how you fared on February 28th by watching the telecast on ABC-TV.

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When deciding whether to obtain a loan, consider the benefits and responsibilities. According to the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation, an installment loan: n Obligates future income. You’ll be required to set aside a certain amount of future income for loan payments. n Requires discipline. Borrowing wisely means not borrowing more than you can handle. Don’t let the thrill of buying obligate you to more than you can afford. n Makes it possible to meet unexpected expenses. The ability to borrow and make affordable payments can be helpful if an emergency arises that requires extra money. n Allows you to obtain products and services now and pay for them later. A loan can provide an opportunity to purchase biggerticket items and use them right away.

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f you happen to find yourself in a tight spot, borrowing money can help set you back on the right path. However, doing so without a full understanding of the facts can hinder your finances in the future. “When faced with a financial emergency, most people don’t think through how borrowing money might affect them down the line,” said Susie Irvine, president and CEO, American Financial Services Asso ciation Education Foundation. “With so many options available, it’s relatively easy to get a loan, but the impact on your credit and what it actually costs you over time can vary a great deal.” The two most common types of smalldollar borrowing are tradi tional installment loans and payday loans. Knowing the ins and outs of each type of loan and how they work can help you make the best decision for your financial situation.

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When you take out a loan, it’s impor tant to understand the complete cost of repaying the amount you’ve borrowed. It’s a good idea to compare offers from multiple creditors and understanding these terms will help you calculate the real cost of borrowing to get the best deal. Here is a list of common loan terms from the American Financial Services Association Education Foundation: n Amount Financed: The total dollar amount of the credit that is provided to you. n Annual Percentage Rate or “APR”: A measure of the cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate. n Credit Insurance: Optional insurance that is designed to repay the debt if the borrower dies or becomes disabled. n Finance Charge: The dollar amount you pay to use credit. n Fixed Rate Financing: The interest rate and the payment remains the same over the life of the loan. Equal monthly payments of principal and interest are made until the debt is paid in full. n Length of Payment: The total number of months you have to pay the credit obligation. n Late Payment Fee: A fee that is charged when payment is made after its due date. n Monthly Payment Amount: The dollar amount due each month to repay the credit agreement

Traditional installment loans are one of the oldest forms

of finance transactions and provide credit to individuals and families who need access to credit to meet an immediate need, such as vehicle repairs, household appliances or medical expenses. Averaging around $1,500, traditional installment loans are “plain vanilla” loans with transparent, easytounderstand repayment terms, due dates and payment amounts – which usually average $120 per month over a term of about 15 months. With regular, manageable payments of principal and interest, the borrower has a clear roadmap out of debt. Best of all, traditional installment lenders report payment activity to credit bureaus, improving a borrower’s credit score when payments are made on time.

Payday loans are repaid in a single balloon payment at the

end of the loan period. This payment is usually due in less than 30 days and frequently the term is as short as 14 days. Payday lenders do not assess ability to repay, relying instead on a post dated check or similar access to a borrower’s bank account as assurance the loan will be repaid. If a borrower cannot afford to repay a payday loan in full when it comes due, they are left with no option but to refinance the entire balance of the initial loan. Although payday loans may appear to provide a quick and easy solution, this single, lumpsum payment can lead to significant problems for the borrower. Payday lenders have also been sanctioned in many states, and at the federal level, for abusive practices.

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KEYS TO CREDIT SUCCESS The American Financial Services Association Education Foundation offers this advice to help ensure that your interests are protected when you borrow money: Budget your money. Provide your monthly spending plan when you meet with creditors. It will help them make a responsible decision about the amount of credit you can afford. Don’t overextend. Be sure you can pay back the loan. Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

Get personal. If possible, borrow from some one you actually can see and talk to in person. Get comfortable with the lender, and let the lender get comfortable with you. Shop. Compare costs. Shop for credit like you would shop for anything else. Beware of “now or never” offers. If it’s a good deal, it will probably still be there after you’ve had time to think about it. Don’t be pressured into making a quick decision.

Ask questions. Don’t sign on the line until all your questions have been answered. Read the contract. Don’t sign a contract that you don’t understand or has any blanks. A signed contract with blanks can be completed as anyone wishes and it will be legally binding. Keep your contract in a safe place. It’s impor tant to keep all paperwork relating to your credit obligations. If questions come up later, you’ll have your agreement in writing.

Make your payments on time and in full. This is one of the best ways to build a good credit history. Additional products are not required to get a consumer loan. Optional products that may be offered for pur chase with your loan include motor club membership, term insurance or warranties.