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Museum of History
Granite Museum Creates Historic Outdoor Journey By Pamela Price The Museum of History in Granite, covering 2,800 acres adjacent to I-8, Exit 64 at the Center of the World Drive ( near Yuma, AZ ), is easy to locate when you catch a glimpse of the Museum’s 25-foot section of the original Eiffel Tower installed at the
entrance. “That’s the last landmark you would expect to see en route to Yuma, AZ,” said my photographer. No, this is not a mirage, but rather an outdoor museum like none other. Having met the creators of this remarkable homage to world history, Jacques-André Istel
and his wife, Felicity, museum maven Sue Townsley said, “this historically inspired homage to world history enhances traditional history books.” After viewing history immortalized in granite from Battles of the Civil War and The Mayflower and the Plymouth Colony to A Giant
Step, an homage to American Astronaut Neil Armstrong, you realize this outdoor history lesson is a unique statement. Nate Garvelstein, a ninthgrade visitor from Boston, commented, “the engravings reveal history in a new light, reflecting the sun, you can wander from one era to another, the facts are literally etched in stone! History books aside, this unique outdoor
Museum is one of a kind!” Meticulously curated by Mr. Istel, this outdoor panorama of world history is diplomatic as well, their exhibit “American Beverage and Food” delving into a well-balanced menu of food favorites from hamburgers— etched in granite, of course—to regional American originals Continues on Page 7
Harvard students & alumni petition university to Revoke Degrees of Ted Cruz
By Desert Star Staff Not content to demand that political enemies be disbarred and banned from campus, Harvard University students are petitioning for the degrees of Senator Ted Cruz and others who challenged the 2020 election results to be revoked. A petition has begun circulating to demand that the university nullify the degrees of such graduates as Cruz (R-Texas), US Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany. The petitioners argued that by supporting President
Donald Trump’s allegations that Democrat Joe Biden’s election victory was fraudulent, the Harvard graduates helped create a “white-supremacist uprising” at the US Capitol. Cruz, a 1997 Harvard Law School graduate, spearheaded an effort in the Senate to force an investigation of alleged fraud in the 2020 election. Both Cruz and Crenshaw demanded an end to the violence during the January 6 Capitol riot. While Crenshaw supported an amicus brief asking the US Supreme Court to hear a lawsuit seeking to overturn Biden’s win, he also
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Restrictions Will Remain in Place, Incoming Biden admin says
By Desert Star Staff Joe Biden has signaled that he plans to tighten Covid-19 travel restrictions, pouring cold water on a decree issued by the outgoing Administration that would terminate the entry ban on people from
Europe, the UK and Brazil. Jen Psaki, the spokeswoman for the president-elect, said on Tuesday that the emergence of “more contagious variants” of the virus meant that loosening limitations on travel was not an option.
“In fact, we plan to strengthen public health measures around international travel,” she wrote on Twitter. On our medical team’s advice, the Administration does not intend to lift these restrictions on 1/26. In fact, we plan to strengthen
public health measures around international travel to further mitigate the spread of COVID-19. — Jen Psaki Psaki’s statement was released shortly after Donald Trump issued an order saying that the entry ban on non-US citizens arriving from the UK, Ireland, the EU’s Schengen zone, and Brazil would be lifted from January 26. The decree stated that travel restrictions for China and Iran would remain in place. This action is the best way to continue protecting Americans from Covid-19 while enabling travel to resume safely,” the outgoing president said in a statement released by the White House. However, the ordered changes won’t take place until six days after Biden assumes the presidency. It appears the incoming Democrat has no intention of following through with the new rules. The incoming Administration did not elaborate on what kind of new
restrictions might be put in place. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that all international travelers arriving in the US will be required to test negative for coronavirus within three days of their departure. The new policy will go into effect next week. Prompted by the spread of coronavirus, the United States has maintained international travel limitations for nearly a year. Trump imposed travel restrictions on China on January 31 last year. The ban on foreign entries to the US was extended to Europe in March. Biden’s team has expressed support for continuing Covid-19 restrictions, with the presidentelect even floating the national lockdown idea. The Democrat has warned of a “dark winter” for the United States, echoing some health authorities’ opinion that the coronavirus crisis in the country would likely worsen in the coming months.
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Setting your Goals for the Coming Year
By Janice Gough As we approach the end of 2020 and set our plan for the New Year, I have been reflecting on what has worked for me in business; I started my business in 1978 when women were not hired in the business of insurance or financial advisory. I signed with this first company that offered me an assignment. (you had to get appointed by a carrier to make your license active). Most men at that time said. “She will never make it.” But I said, “No Guts, No Glory.” This did not flatter the male ego, so most of them
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thought I was doomed to fail. The most important trait to have when starting a business is: “You Must have a “winning attitude.” Goal list does not work. It must be your number for you to own it and not some company’s manager’s number. Managers would force you to give them your Goal list with expected monthly income from doing the goals. This was an exercise into futility. I had no plans other than finding a product that I could do well in sales and work the hell out of it. It brought me to the realization that we may not always achieve all our goals, especially when we attach timeframes and expectations to them. And working harder is not the answer. Your goals have to have a vision. As we saw in 2020, there always will be unpredictable outside forces that influence our ability to complete a goal. Even though plans can help us, they must apply to the present situation and what’s happening around us. Not having plans give us more creativity and adaptability to current situations. A lot of the time, these are the four activities that we are not doing well and need to work on: 1. Overcoming procrastination, 2. Keeping our focus, 3. Facing our fears and 4. Organizing (i.e., letting go of) our thoughts. What’s most important is overcoming the four challenges I just described. • For example, if you struggle with procrastination, the problem is that you are
choosing to put off what you know needs to get done now. By tackling the issue, the solutions will come. Many salespeople fail because of fear of rejection. If you can own this, it will get you past this fear. “There are 3 people in every interview…You, Me, and Me watching me perform.” Our goals are only as good as our imagination, and many times what we imagine is far less than what is possible for us to achieve. As 2020 has illustrated, We do not always know what’s going to happen. But I do know what I need to do when it happens. All one really needs to know is that they will be ready for anything that happens. The risk of using tightly defined goals may limit our ability to understand everything we can achieve, which is likely to be far more than we’ve ever imagined. This is not
S.O.S. to State Capitol
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL The 20212022 legislative session is underway and by mid-January the Legislature does not have any HOA bills pending. The past two years were eventful due to 2019’s Senate Bill 323’s substantial changes to the election processes, and 2020’s Assembly Bill 3182’s new protections of rentals within HOAs. In case a Legislator or their staff is reading, (or you want to suggest some improvements) here are ideas to HELP California HOAs. First, resolve the questions remaining about HOA elections. The new law lists only 5 possible board candidacy disqualifications, so, for example, term limits are apparently barred. Second, the statute references only board candidacy, so can boards fill vacant seats by appointing a person who would be ineligible as a candidate for election to
to say goals are not helpful. But when you set a goal for yourself, it can turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy and shape all that you imagine is possible for yourself. The point is that we will all have new opportunities and possibilities that aren’t yet apparent. Many times (I’ve learned and observed), when all the goals and lists of what we think we want to achieve disappear, we give ourselves the gift of freedom to know that we can succeed despite whatever comes our way. In doing so, we are more open to knowing how to respond to what is happening around us while it’s happening. To honestly know is to understand the big picture of what is possible, and this big picture is — simply — that anything is possible. If you do the work immediately in front of you, do it consistently and
Many nonprofits such as unions, trade associations and other corporations already vote electronically, but Civil Code that seat? Third, new Civil Code 5115(c) requires that paper ballots and envelopes be sent Section 5100(g) allows board to all members. HOAs are still elections by acclamation if the in the 1980’s in this regard, until number of eligible candidates after close of nominations equals the law finally catches up. Another helpful the number of open positions. advancement would be to However, this opportunity only change Civil Code 4055 so applies to HOAs with 6,000 that HOAs can send notices to or more members – perhaps members electronically, unless ten HOAs statewide. This members opt out and choose help should be available to all paper notices, so that electronic California’s 50,000 HOAs, so they can forego the expense and is the default notification method. Members currently effort of sending out ballots if there are not enough candidates must opt-in for electronic, and most are unaware. for a competitive election. Small HOAs are typically Small HOAs struggle with managed by volunteer the election requirements homeowners without attorneys and deadlines. It is ludicrous or professional managers. Those to require 10-unit HOAs to associations are choking on the have Inspectors of Election, ever-increasing complexities secret ballots, and a 90-day of the Davis-Stirling Act and election process. A simpler desperately need help. The process should be allowed for Commercial and Industrial CID HOAs under a certain size. Act (Civil Code 6100-6876) is Some law changes could a lighter version of the Davishelp HOAs keep up with an Stirling Act. Why not have a increasingly digital society. For example, allow HOAs to choose “smaller CID” act applicable to HOAs of 25 homes or smaller? electronic membership voting. Many HOAs struggle HOAs are still the only type of to attain quorum for board corporate entity specifically not elections, and their governing allowed to vote electronically. January 20, 2021
do it well, you will be better off tomorrow than you are today. And, from my perspective, being better tomorrow is really the only goal you need. Eventually, if that is your goal, you will know how to live in limitless uncertainty and be open to all the possibilities, opportunities, and challenges available to you that help you grow. As we exit 2020, an unprecedented year for the world, my wish is that you will enter 2021, not merely imagining the possibilities but responding to them as they unfold. Janice Gough Is Financial Advisor located in Palm Springs, at 471 E. Tahquitz in the Noia Building. She can be reached by calling (760) 251-7724 or Mobile (650) 2008291or via email @Janice@ GoughFinancialSvcs.com
documents do not provide for reduced quorum meetings. A new subpart “h” could be added to Civil Code 5115 so that the members, after failing to meet quorum, could proceed on a reduced quorum of 25%, to enable more elections. New Fair Housing Regulation 2 CCR §12176(b) requires that HOAs keep confidential anything about a disabled person’s request for accommodation. Therefore, such board discussions must be in closed session. Since Civil Code 4935, (listing the permissible closed session topics) does not include this subject it should be added to the list so boards can comply with Fair Housing confidentiality requirements. Sacramento: If you are listening, we need your help. Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Partner of Richardson Ober DeNichilo LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to Kelly@ rodllp.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.
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HOROSCOPES ARIES
You are working toward a goal (or many), seeking accomplishment. Power holds you in focus. You are your own leader and authority. You are ambitious. You initiate what is needed, what’s new in the world. You are the fire of creation. Your heart is in your work. You enjoy recognition and success. Always have pride in your work. Pause a while. See where you’ve come from and where you’re going. Help others along the way. Lift them up.
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heart, you realize a change is needed for your spiritual growth to continue. The Path of discipleship is not easy. Come, join us. Pack lightly.
CANCER
You attempt to nurture and nourish relationships, hiding any disharmonious factors from the world. Sensitive to having peaceful relations, when rejection’s in the air you scuttle beneath your shell protecting yourself and your brood. It’s important to not protect others when their behavior has been harmful. TAURUS It’s most important to seek out the truth and only the truth. Your life endeavor is to Not just one side. Otherwise understand the world. Looking you become separate. ahead, over the horizon, And loneliness follows. you’re able to see the future and so you prepare, allowing LEO no hindrances to limit your way. You’re proud of your There are so many daily abilities, your constancy, responsibilities that, at times, strategy and tolerance. you may feel overwhelmed You’re curious and want with responsibility, too many others to be curious, too. tasks and not enough time. Alas, many aren’t. You’ve You tend to serve everyone acquired vast knowledge, but yourself (which must more degrees than most. come first) at times. Like Now you hide away, under Cancer, you’re very sensitive, cover, in order to quietly help especially to criticism. others. We see you, though. Therefore, be not critical… ever. Soon the hard work, GEMINI responsibilities, the seeking of perfection will ease. You’ll And so, now you realize meet crisis with determination you must go further, wider, and clear vision. Continue deeper into the mysteries. cultivating your gifts. They You must finally accept will be summoned soon. that where you are may not VIRGO be where you can remain. You long to be somewhere else; a place that reflects Things we need to your deep spiritual values. acknowledge for Virgo. You As you attune more to your are principled, unique and
ethical. You’re dramatic and express yourself creatively. Your fun-loving side emerges…sometimes. When is that, again? You’re at times adventurous, risktaking. Often you pull back for contemplation and solitude. You need to combine new and old-world techniques. Children are most important. At times you’re the child with an inner restlessness. You find your way into the garden.
LIBRA There’s so much pride in what you’ve created…a selfidentity, profession, social network, a safe and private life. You protect yourself while building secure foundations, creating your own family and cultivating a new heritage. Relationships, most important, teach you how to love, share, give, take and cooperate. One thought in all this - don’t deny or reject your past. It contains all the good that you are, the “jewel in the lotus.”
SCORPIO Privacy is your keyword, template, guide, amulet, talisman and good luck charm. Privacy shelters and provides refuge (like the Buddha), becomes your sangha (community). You protect your home, family, possessions, and your personal life. Even your heritage is somewhat private. Privacy allows you to build a safe foundation from which you emerge into the world. But just for a while. We see you sometimes.
Then you’re gone again.
SAGITTARIUS You need change. You feel a restlessness along with the need for stabilization. You’re proud of your gifts – intelligence, agility, friends (acquaintances?), adaptation, strength, fluent communication, knowledge, curiosity, aware of future trends, everyone knowing you while you remain unknowable. Talents and gifts equal tasks and responsibility. What and whom do you advocate for? Especially when you’re in the spotlight and deeply valued. You share the world with everyone.
CAPRICORN There’s an image, a “presence” you present to others. It makes an impression. Some embrace you for this, others reject. The rejection surprises you because you’re at your best when in the world, tending, serving, casting light upon shadows. Some people are those shadows. When you’re nearby they must hide, turn against you. Allow them. Bless them. That is the only way they can survive. They will change. Your character is a great strength for others. You stand on the mountaintop in the morning Sun.
potency, directing energies inward. Yet you must also be in the world tending to daily and worldly tasks. You often feel alone in a crowd, set apart from others. Yes, Aquarians are different, from elsewhere. They hear a different drum beat, often follow the diverging path. You are not quite comfortable at this time. You’re seeking the feeling of home. And the “other”. Soon.
PISCES Your tolerance and openness, humanitarianism, sense of equality with everyone, lack of bias and prejudice, and having no sense of social status whatsoever, create the magnetic appeal surrounding your heart. Sometimes you must separate from people. Even as you adapt easily, you do not easily enter into close relationships except for one or two others. You’re here, but not really, quite here. A silver cord keeps you grounded. For a while. Not too long. The family doesn’t understand you. A group does. Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.
AQUARIUS There’s a need for introspection and seclusion for a time. Because you must gather strength, depth and
Harvard students & alumni petition university to Revoke Degrees of Ted Cruz
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congratulated the presidentelect after electoral college ballots were cast on December 14 – and blasted Trump and other GOP members for leading protesters to believe that Congress could overturn the election’s outcome. As White House press secretary, McEnany spoke for Trump in alleging that Biden’s victory was driven by hundreds of thousands of fraudulent votes in swing states. “Harvard values democracy, equality and the rule of law,” the petitioners said. “Does it value them enough to hold its own alumni accountable for the most flagrant attack on these principles in recent history?” The group repeatedly attributed the election-fraud protest to skin color, asking, “Is Harvard University prepared to take a stand for representative democracy and against
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violent white supremacy?” The campaign to revoke degrees follows a petition earlier this month – led by Yale and Harvard students and alumni – calling for Cruz and Yale alumnus Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) to be disbarred from practicing law because of their election challenges. Civil rights lawyer Valarie Kaur said she supported the petition, even as Biden calls for unifying the politically polarized country because there can be “no healing without accountability.” Separately, Harvard professor Ryan Enos called on the university president, Lawrence Bacow, to block those who “encourage the violent overthrow of our own government” from being affiliated with the school. Students also demanded that the political pariahs be banned from speaking engagements at Harvard and from serving as Harvard Institute of Politics fellows.
The university removed US Representative Elise Stefanik (R-New York), who supported election fraud allegations, from the Institute of Politics. The latest petitioners acknowledged those moves but demanded more. Merely banning someone from campus “still grants them the benefits of their Harvard degree everywhere outside of Cambridge.” Supporters of the petition have pointed to a precedent for their demands – Harvard’s 2010 revocation of alleged Russian spy Andrey Berzukov’s degree. That argument equates making allegations of election fraud to obtaining a degree under a false identity and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. The petitioners said their demands aren’t partisan because “the acceptability of violence in politics should not be up for debate at Harvard.” There were no such petitions January 20, 2021
at Harvard over the graduates who may have had some role in inciting or carrying out the political violence seen in Black Lives Matter and Antifa riots across the US last summer. On the contrary, the university and its students and alumni embraced the BLM movement. While the petitioners contended that “a Harvard degree is a privilege, not a right,” former Harvard Medical School Dean Jeffrey Flier said it’s neither a privilege nor a right. “It is a fact,” he said. “Heap well-deserved scorn on
Cruz et al., but the petition to revoke their degrees is absurd and puerile and should be embarrassing to signatories when they grow up.” Other observers said they were alarmed that the petition was signed not only by young students but also by mid-career professionals. “The un-personing purges in the West will continue until all bend the knee,” one commenter said. “To your point, this must come with a heaping helping of cognitive dissonance.”
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Revolution of AR Intelligent Driving
By Desert Star Staff Raythink, the provider of the overall solution for the monitoring and displaying vehicle-assisted driving, participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) for the first time to showcase its latest wide-angle spatial imaging AR HUD system. This new technology will be the core application utilized in intelligent vehicle cockpits in the future. CES 2021 adopted a fully digital exhibition mode for the first time. At this exhibition, Raythink, as a technology start-up, provided an AR HUD solution combined with intelligent driving, which
attracted significant attention. Raythink held online discussions with several manufacturers and technical experts to discuss the wide-angle spatial imaging AR HUD’s technological innovation and application. Raythink’s AR HUD solution uses its patented technology OpticalCore® to a wide-angle field of vision (FOV 23 degrees * 5 degrees @ 900mm eye relief, VID 15m ~ infinity). With this optical technology, we can move away from a dependence on HUD displays as shown on the PVB wedge-shaped film interlayer of windshields and present an apparent AR visual effect without ghosting
on any windshields. Raythink’s AR Generator® SDK, AR recognition algorithm and platform software system architecture can offer a safe and comfortable AR driving experience on any HUD by integrating environmental recognition with multiple data sources and the independent AR rendering engine, in combination with AI-enabled visual-spatial coordinate correction. In terms of the application of AR, Raythink’s AR HUD display product combines ADAS multi-sensor environment perception, map and navigation, and visual-assisted technology
for precise lane positioning to display several intelligent driving functions on the windshield to revolutionize the interaction with drivers, including lanelevel navigation, front collision warning (FCW), pedestrian collision warning (PCW), lane departure warning (LDW), etc. With the accelerated development of intelligent network-connected vehicles and the deployment of mass-market L3 automatic driving technology by various automobile manufacturers, the smart cockpit will be based on AR HUD as the main humancomputer interface in the future. The wide-angle spatial imaging
AR HUD brought by Raythink can realize the innovation of vehicle HMI to the greatest extent, allowing customers to feel the technology and safety of the vehicle through a visual sense, and experience the hidden joys of life in the environment through AR, to profoundly change people’s driving habits, redefine the pleasure of driving, and make driving a safe and pleasant experience enhanced by science and technology. For more information, please visit https://www.raythinktech. com/. PRNewswire/SOURCE Raythink Technology
Group Works to Research Internship Pay and Inequities
By Desert Star Staff Former unpaid interns in Congress are broadening their quest for paid internships, with a $200,000 grant to research racial inequities in internship programs across the country. The group Pays Our Interns was founded by interns who gathered data showing 90% of U.S. House of Representatives members didn’t offer to pay the people who worked for them as interns in 2017. Carlos Mark Vera, cofounder and executive director of the group, said typically, students of color are the ones who most often miss out on these work opportunities because they can’t afford to work for free. “For folks that don’t know, an internship can cost up to $6,000 when you’re talking about rent, transportation, professional clothing,” Vera explained. “Especially since most internships are in, like, New York City, D.C., Miami, you know, places that are not exactly cheap, so it’s mostly well-off kids.” A report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers said white students are more likely to have been paid as interns than Black students, and Latinx students are more likely to have never been interns. www.desertstarweekly.com
Vera noted the grant from Lumina foundations $15 million Racial Justice and Equity Fund will be used to expand its research beyond government into colleges and career centers. When Pay Our Interns first released its report showing that most congressmen didn’t pay their interns, it resulted in swift changes on Capitol Hill. Since then, Congress has passed budgets of $14 million to $17 million a year to fund internship programs. However, Vera found some children of political donors and people who could otherwise afford to be unpaid interns also tapped into the funds. “It’s not just enough about paying interns, but you also need to examine who are getting these paid opportunities, you know?” Vera contended. “And that is the whole point of this grant is, it really allows us to have the resources to examine that, and look into more research and data.” Vera said his group wants to make sure individuals from all backgrounds are represented across industries. He believes that ensuring more significant equity in internship programs that launch careers across the nation can be made.
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Whippet “Bourbon” Wins the Best in Show at AKC National Championship By Desert Star Staff ORLANDO, Fla., Jan/2021 -- GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, a Whippet known as “Bourbon,” triumphed over more than 4,000 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 12-13, 2020 in Orlando, FL. “Bourbon,” owned by Justin and Cheslie Smithey, K. Latimer, J. Descutner, and N. Shaw of Sugar Valley, GA and bred by Justin Smithey and Yvonne Sovereign, was crowned “America’s National Champion” by Best in Show judge Mr. James A. Moses after a weekend of intense canine competition. The show aired on ABC on January 17th, and the live stream of all the weekend events is available for replay at AKC.tv. Reserve Best in Show: GCHS CH Pequest Wasabi, a Pekingese, is known as “Wasabi,” owned by D. Fitzpatrick, S. Middlebrooks, I. Love, and P. Steinman of East Berlin, PA and bred by David Fitzpatrick. Sporting: CH Kan Trace Very Cheeky-Chic, a Lagotto Romagnolo known as “Orca,” owned by Sabina Zdunic Sinkovic and Ante Lucin Mims, FL and bred by Sabina Zdunic Sinkovic and
Kalecak Zdunic Sinkovic. Hound: GCHP CH Pinnacle Kentucky Bourbon, a Whippet known as “Bourbon,” owned by Justin and Cheslie Smithey, K. Latimer, J. Descutner, and N. Shaw of Sugar Valley, GA and bred by Justin Smithey and Yvonne Sovereign. Working: GCHP2 CH Cinnabon’s Bedrock Bombshell, a Boxer known as “Wilma,” owned by Keith & Cheryl Robbins, B Wagaman, and D Caywood Aubrey, TX and bred by Bonnie Wagaman and Nicole Manna. Terrier: GCHG CH Brightluck Money Talks, a Welsh Terrier known as “Dazzle,” owned by Keith Bailey and Janet McBrienof Knoxville, TN and bred by Janet McBrien. Toy: GCHS CH Pequest Wasabi, a Pekingese known as “Wasabi,” owned by D. Fitzpatrick, S. Middlebrooks, I. Love, and P. Steinman of East Berlin, PA and bred by David Fitzpatrick. Non-Sporting: GCHB CH Hightide Tarquin Venus, a Standard Poodle known as “Venus,” owned by Missy Ann Galloway, R. Corbin, and C. Manelpoulos of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and bred by Christian Manelopoulos, Rachel Corbin, and Ann Galloway. Herding: GCHS CH Stonehaven Bayshore Secret Sauce, an Australian Shepherd
known as “Sketti,” owned by K Mallory, Margeson, Baylis, Rhoads, Margeson, and Bialozor of Lovettsville, VA and bred by Jeffrey M Margeson, John Dale-Margeson, J Frank Baylis, Alexandra Bialozor. Other top dogs awarded during the two-day event included the following: Best Bred-ByExhibitor in Show GCHS CH Request Wasabi, a Pekingese known as “Wasabi,” owned by D. Fitzpatrick, S. Middlebrooks, I. Love, and P. Steinman of East Berlin, PA, was awarded Best Bred-By-Exhibitor in Show out of 769 dogs (repeat winner). CH Nauti Leighway Send
More Boodles, a Havanese known as “Boodles,” owned and bred by Elizabeth Omeara and Ashleigh Reutzel of Portsmouth, RI, won Junior of the Year out of 931 dogs. AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals Best in Show GCH CH Eclipse Hive Talkin’, a Berger Picard known as “Beegee” owned by Katie Garrett and Donna & Michael Beadleand bred by Julia Foster and Donna & Michael Beadle won the AKC. Irish Jazz DzhagaDzhaga CM6, a Biewer Terrier, known as “Donny,” owned by Michele Lyons and Daniel Yona of Woodland Hills, CA
and bred by Irena Belova, won the Miscellaneous. Gail S. Wolaniuk and Joan E. McFadden were presented with the 2020 AKC Breeder of the Year Award for Unique Standard Poodles at the AKC National Championship on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The annual award honors breeders who have impacted their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament and quality of purebred dogs. The second annual posthumous Breeder of the Year was awarded to Samuel Evans Ewing, III for his devotion to the Irish Wolfhound breed.
Groups Blast Feds’ Attack on Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan
The Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan contains habitat protections for many threatened species, including the desert tortoise. (Kurt Moses/Joshua Tree National Park) By Desert Star Staff MOJAVE DESERT, Calif. -- In the last week of the Trump administration, the
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The BLM is now proposing to allow activities like energy development, mining and grazing on more than one million additional acres. Jeff Aardahl, the California representative for the group Defenders of Wildlife, said habitat protections in the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan are crucial to stopping the desert tortoise’s slide toward extinction. “The desert tortoise in California is in bad shape; its populations are crashing,” Aardahl explained. “So reducing those areas would be another blow to its potential for recovery.” The BLM also proposes slashing about four million acres from the plan currently designated as areas of critical environmental concern or California Desert National Conservation Lands. The feds claim these
changes are necessary to meet California’s renewable energy targets. Aardahl suspects the new proposal will be dead on arrival once the Biden administration takes over. “There’s nothing that requires BLM to do this,” Aardahl remarked. “It’s strictly discretionary on their part. And so, a new administration would have the full discretion to just simply announce to the public that it is terminating the previous proposal to amend the plan.” The public has 90 days to comment on the proposed changes to the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. Disclosure: Defenders of Wildlife contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Endangered Species and Wildlife, Energy Policy, Environment, and Public Lands/Wilderness.
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Cops outnumber protesters at state capitols across the US
By Desert Star Staff State capitols across the US have been reinforced against a possible wave of pro-Trump armed protests after the FBI warned of “armed groups” preparing to descend on them. The situation on the ground tells a different story. The Capitol Hill riot, which saw an unruly group
of pro-Trump protesters run amuck in the US Capitol earlier this month, has prompted politicians to warn of an undercurrent of right-wing “extremism” and “domestic terrorism” across the country. As journalists and liberal pundits openly talk of the need to “cleanse” the nation of “Trumpism,
“Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday will take place in a locked-down Washington, DC, behind unprecedented security, including 20,000 National Guardsmen. With Trump excommunicated from the internet, his supporters who stormed the Capitol facing draconian sentences, and
the National Guard itself being combed for potential Trump loyalists, the FBI warned the state-level government that “armed groups” of Trump supporters are readying an “uprising” on legislatures in all 50 states, beginning this weekend. Statehouses across the country upped their security, as anti-extremism “experts” amped up the threat to the media. Yet by Sunday afternoon, it became clear that either the FBI and the media overstated the threat, or the Trump army was standing back and keeping its powder dry. Armed protesters did show up outside the Ohio statehouse in Columbus, but they were outnumbered by police officers. A large contingent of the group appeared to be associated with the ‘Boogaloo’ movement and told reporters that they were not there on behalf of Donald Trump, but for “individual liberty for all.” In Georgia, only two armed protesters showed
up at the Capitol in Atlanta, while no demonstrators at all had shown up to most of the nation’s statehouses by midafternoon. In Florida, the FBI arrested one self-described “hardcore leftist” on Friday for allegedly attempting to recruit comrades to attack a proTrump protest in Tallahassee on Sunday. However, even if he hadn’t been arrested, he would have had no targets, as no protest materialized. President Trump has repeatedly called on his supporters to avoid violence, a call they appear to have heeded since the Capitol Hill riot. However, even if Biden’s inauguration passes peacefully, security at US legislatures could remain heightened for the foreseeable future. In Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced last week that security fencing and troop deployments around the US Capitol could be the “new normal” long after Inauguration Day.
Key Protection More Accessible as Organic Farms Grow in Numbers By Desert Star Staff Iowa is among the top states in the number of organic farms in operation, but producers have long struggled to obtain crop insurance that can better protect them from losses. A new initiative aims to help close these gaps. Last summer’s derecho storm left many Iowa farm fields flattened. Kate Hansen, the policy assistant at the Center for Rural Affairs, said these situations can be especially devastating for small to midsize producers who don’t have the right crop insurance that can soften the blow. She noted about a decade ago that there weren’t many coverage plans that matched up with their products when more organic farms came into existence. But that’s changed. “Now, there are over 80 certified organic crops that can be insured at higher organic prices,” Hansen explained. “And so, they’re just kind of more effectively insuring what they
have out there in the field.” Despite the expansion of coverage, Hansen acknowledged there’s still a disconnect in getting these farmers and ranchers to navigate newer plans. That leaves many organic crops under-protected. Her group is out with a new a resource guide that covers everything from contract prices to the claims process. The guide also features feedback from crop-insurance agents across the Midwest. Joshua Manske, an Iowa-based agent, said with the effects of climate change resulting in more extreme weather events, making connections with these producers can mitigate a lot of trouble. “You know, I can’t imagine somebody who’s dreamed of farming their whole life and worked hard every single day of their life to be able to do what they love... and some sort of event comes along and wipes out your crop,” Manske remarked.
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As of 2019, federal agriculture officials said there were more than 16,000 organic farms in the United States. (Adobe Stock) Hansen added helping these producers with the process reduces the effects they can feel from such an event and can also benefit their communities. “Small family operations are sort of the backbone of rural communities,” Hansen
historian Jacques-André Istel. He reports that engravers are still at work despite the Covid crisis. “Thirty new granite panels inspired by the world’s oceans and 35 reproductions revealing masterpieces of the Renaissance will soon be dedicated,” he says. The Museum is open January 20, 2021
maintained. “And crop insurance is a way to help them continue farming next year if they have a really bad year.” According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Iowa had nearly 800 organic farms in 2019. That ranks the Hawkeye State sixth in the nation.
Meanwhile, the deadline to purchase insurance for most spring crops is March 15. Disclosure: Center for Rural Affairs contributes to our fund for reporting on Budget Policy and Priorities, Environment, Hunger/Food/ Nutrition, and Rural/Farming.
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CES 2021 ELECLEAN Disinfectant Recognized as an Innovative Technology
By Desert Star Staff The World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Africa has compiled a worldwide database of COVID-19 technological innovations to share information on technologies that have already made a difference in other parts of the world. Developed in Taiwan, ELECLEAN’s disinfectant solution has been recognized in the “Laboratory” category of innovations with the potential for adaptation and scaling in the fight against COVID-19. The World’s First Disinfectant Spray to Use Water as Its Single Reagent In the fight against COVID-19, alcohol is perhaps the most commonly utilized disinfectant and sterilization solution. But what if there was a way to achieve adequate disinfection with something even more familiar? Maybe something that comes from the turn of a faucet? Since 2016, Taiwanese startup ELECLEAN has produced disinfectant using water as its only reagent. Using nano-catalysis electrochemical technology, water is directly transformed into “reactive oxygen species” (ROS) such as hydroxyl radicals, hydrogen peroxide, and superoxide radicals. ROS effectively destroys viruses and bacteria by oxidation.
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various disaster relief programs in India and Southeast Asia, Dr. Chien-Hung Chen, Founder and CEO of ELECLEAN, found that clean water and disinfection were critical problems in need of solutions. Chen drew on his 13 years of water treatment research experience at the Material and Chemical Research Laboratory at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to invent a series of water purification modules to provide refugees with clean, potable water. After returning to Taiwan,
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Auction by storagetreasures.com phone: 855-722-8853 nct 2324030 1017 Please print AD on January 13th 2021 and January 20th 2021.DSW21-2108 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT CONCRETE OVERLAYS, 12777 PARMA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County: PO BOX 747, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: EDUARDO DORADO CASTRUITA, 12777 PARMA DR, 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: EDUARDO DORADO CASTRUITA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 08, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100364 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021 DSW21-2114 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JML PROPERTIES, LLC, 14427 MERIDIAN PARKWAY, SUITE I, RIVERSIDE, CA 92518. Riverside County; PO BOX 5646, RIVERSIDE, CA 92517. Full name of registrant: JML PROPERTIES, LLC, 14427 MERIDIAN PARKWAY, SUITE I, RIVERSIDE, CA 92518/CALIFORNIA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 5/31/2005. 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: JON RAY LEE, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/28/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013305 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021 DSW21-2113 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MILKY STICKERS, 16445 BUBBLING WELLS, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BREANNA MARIE ANGEL, 16445 BUBBLING WELLS, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/01/2020. 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: BREANNA ANGEL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 1/06/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100168 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 2021 DSW21-2112
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BARK’S ROAD SERVICE, 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE D, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAVID LEWIS BARKER, 14080 PALM DRIVE SUITE D, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 11/20/2015. 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: DAVID LEWIS BARKER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 1/04/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100005 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2021 DSW21-2110 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PLAZA LIQUOR, 9121 JURUPA RD, JURUPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA (CA) 92509. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: W & W INC., 9121 JURUPA RD, JURUPA VALLEY, CA 92509/CA Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/07/2020. 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: WISSAM FATTALI, SECRETARY. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/22/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013101 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2021 DSW21-2109 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) PANADERIA DEL PUEBLO, 13525 PALM DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92240. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): LIZABETH ABARCA LOPEZ, 45753 SMURR ST, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 06/16/2020. 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: LIZABETH ABARCA LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on 1/06/2021 File No. R-202006060 Publish January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2021. DSW21-2107 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BRICKLEY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 38855 VINELAND STREET, CHERRY VALLEY, CA 92223. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: BRICKLEY CONSTRUCTION LLC, 38855 VINELAND STREET, CHERRY VALLEY, CA 92223/ CA. Business is conducted by; LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. 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: DANE BRICKLEY, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on January 5, 2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100114 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 13, 20, 27, February 3, 2021 DSW21-2106 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: PARAMOUNT SCIENCES, 67860 PAMELA LANE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County; PO BOX 3158, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: DAVID GREGORY SHELEP, 67860 PAMELA LANE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/30/2015. 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: DAVID GREGORY SHELEP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/24/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013248 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 DSW21-2105 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) CHILL REALTY, 35688 CATHEDRAL CANYON DR #113, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): CHILL LLC, 42222 RANCHO LAS PALMAS UNIT 1772, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270/CALIFORNIA. This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 06/17/2020. 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: ANN TASKETT, MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on 12/28/2020 File No. R-202006143 Publish January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021. DSW21-2104
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BUSINESS AS: PREMIER REAL ESTATE, 8861 OAKMOUNT BLVD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: G.S.UNDERWOOD, INC. 8861 OAKMOUNT BLVD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240/CA Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06/01/1990. 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: GAIL UNDERWOOD WILLIAMS/PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 01/04/2021. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202100039 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 DSW21-2103 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: SOLAR ACTIVATION LLC, 29427 CANYON VALLEY DR., LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: SOLAR ACTIVATION LLC, 29427 CANYON VALLEY DR, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530/CA. Business is conducted by: ;LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP. 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 CASTILLO/PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 29, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013371 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 DSW21-2102 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: COACHELLA VALLEY HOSPITALITY CONSULTANTS, 117 BRISA DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: CVHC, INC, 117 BRISA DR, PALM DESERT, CA 92211/CA. 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: JOHN SHAY/CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 29, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013376 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 DSW21-2101 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: ELECTRIC COLOR LOUNGE, 45950 SPYGLASS HILL ST, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: EMILY ANN CORDOVA, 45950 SPYGLASS HILL ST, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. 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: EMILY ANN CORDOVA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 30, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013398 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). January 6, 13, 20, 27, 2021 DSW21-2100 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) CHIC BABY, 16315 AVENIDA ATEZADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. RIVERSIDE COUNTY. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): SUSANN- -RUMBLE, 16315 AVENIDA ATEZADA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; CALLI SUSANN GORETH, 22011 RIM HURST DR., LAKE FOREST, CA 92630. This business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 1/26/2016. 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: SUSANN-RUMBLE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on 12/22/2020 File No. R-201601016. Publish December 30, 2020, January 6, 13, 20, 2021. DSW20-2275 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS APERITIVO DESIGN, 51-025 AVENIDA MENDOZA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant VERONICA TANCREDL MORGAN, 79255 TORONJA, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name (s). 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 VERONICA TANCREDI MORGAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/15/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012883. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish December 30, 2020, January 6, 13, 20, 2021 DSW20-2273
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS PLUMBING EXPERTS, 348 AMENO FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE DR WEST, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSICounty; 12683 CORNUTA AVE, DOWNEY, CA NESS AS: ORO DATA SERVICES, 28358 COTTAGE 90242. Full name of registrant GABRIEL- -PADILLA, WAY, MURRIETA, CA 92563. Riverside County. 12683 CORNUTA AVE, DOWNEY, CA 90242. Full name of registrant: ORO DATA SERVICES Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant INCORPORATED, 28358 COTTAGE WAY, MURcommenced to transact business under the fictitious RIETA, CA 92563/CA. Business is conducted by; business name(s) listed above on 2019. I declare CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun that all the information in this statement is true and to transact business under the fictitious business correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, informaname(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A regis- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT tion which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a trant, who declares as true, information which he or THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING crime) Signed GABRIEL- -PADILLA. This statement
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was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/23/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013214. 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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish December 30, 2020, January 6, 13, 20, 2021 DSW20-2272 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS UPTIME IT; UPTIME IT PRO, 74135 WINDFLOWER CT, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Full name of registrant TIMOTHY MICHAEL WILLETT, 74135 WINDFLOWER CT, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name (s). 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 TIMOTHY MICHAEL WILLETT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on 12/07/2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202012504. 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
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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., BUSINES SAND PROFESSIONS CODE). Publish December 30, 2020, January 6, 13, 20, 2021 DSW20-2271 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: IRENE’S BAIL BONDS, 68255 BELLA VISTA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: IRENE- - FRANZ, 68255 BELLA VISTA RD, 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: IRENE FRANZ OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 22, 2020. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-202013146 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., BUSINESSAND PROFESSIONS CODE). December 30, 2020, January 6, 13, 20, 2021 DSW20-2270
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Historically, until recently, women who have been victims of sexual assault have not always come forward, and when they did, often, their complaints were filed away. The cinematic theme of women hell-bent on exacting revenge is not a unique one. A few of those films range from the light-hearted The First Wives Club to The Brave One, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Kill Bill, and SheDevil. In Man on Fire, starring Denzel Washington, Christopher Walken’s character says, “Revenge is a meal best served cold.” Although that revenge was not for sexual misconduct, it was nevertheless retaliation for the right reasons. You might be wondering what that has to do with Promising Young Woman, which earned multiple critics’ awards for both firsttime film director/writer Emerald Fennell and Carey Mulligan, who plays the lead role Cassandra (Cassie). She delivers an Oscarworthy, brilliant, profoundly layered characterization of a complex woman who waited for the right time to seek revenge. The film opens in a bar where people are dancing, nicely captured by cinematographer Benjamin Kračun. A group of young businessmen is having drinks and spot this beautiful young woman who appears to be very drunk. She has slumped down in her seat with her legs slightly apart, almost revealing her underwear. They joke about how easy it would be to take advantage of her. Jerry (Adam Brody) appears to be concerned about her safety and decides to talk to her. In a slurred speech,
she tells him that she’s ok and will be driving herself home. Jerry tells her that it would be safer for him to drive her home. At first, one might think this is a nice guy but wait. Once they’re in the car, as if she’s not drunk enough, he suggests that they stop at his place for a drink, to which she agrees. In short order, he attempts to rape her. In a split-second mercurial transition, she sits up straight, and in a sharp, sober, rational voice, says, “What are you trying to do?” We next see her walking with a bit of blood on her, but we never get to see exactly what happened. The next shot is in her bedroom, where she makes another tally mark in her scorekeeping notebook, which is filled with many entries. She still lives at home with her parents Stanley (Clancy Brown) and Susan (Jennifer Coolidge), who are very concerned that she doesn’t date or have friends. They think she should be on her own and for her birthday, give her a piece of luggage as a gift. When Cassie is not luring predators by night, she works in a coffee shop owned by Gail (Laverne Cox.) Ryan Cooper, an old med school classmate, well played by Bo Burnham, shows up in an unexpected encounter. He’s surprised to see Cassie and asks why she dropped out of school where she was at the top of her class and why she worked in a coffee shop. He realizes he was being rude and tells her she can spit in his coffee, which she does, and hands it to him. On the way out, he asks her for a date. The next day, Ryan returns to the shop
Carey Mulligan as ‘Cassandra’ is a quiet young woman by day with a different persona by night. Photo Courtesy of Focus Features and orders coffee, “But this time, without spit,” and asks her out again. She doesn’t answer but shows up at his hospital to say she would like to see him again but need to take it slow. Thus begins the development of a fun, loving, carefree relationship. Fennell’s carefully written script slowly unravels the tale of Cassie’s duplicitous life. She continues to lure men into her web, shocking them when she transitions from a falling down drunk to a sober woman threatening them for their potential sexual assault. This is a woman with an intricate, methodical plan. She is seeking revenge. As part of her plan, she calls Madison McPhee, an old classmate nicely played by Alison Brie. She invites her to lunch, and after finishing two bottles of wine, she brings up Nina Fisher’s name, her best friend since childhood who was raped by a medical student at a party. Madison says she has no idea what happened,
but knowing she was at the party, a horrific surprise awaits her drunken friend. Is this real, or is it designed to elicit fear? Cassie is obsessed with seeking retribution for her friend who committed suicide following the attack, and anyone remotely involved, directly or indirectly, is on Cassie’s hit list. The next person she confronts is Dean Elizabeth Walker (Connie Britton). Cassie tells her she wants to resume her studies and quite casually brings up Nina’s rape. At first, the dean doesn’t recall the incident, but her memory returns after a bit of prodding. Cassie reminds her that Al Monroe (Chris Lowell) raped Nina, but nothing was done about it. Citing all the complaints she receives, she defends herself, saying it’s usually “she said, he said.” Cassie quietly reminds her that she took Monroe’s side, believing him over Nina, a systemic failure in college rape cases. Cassie shocks the dean
in a chilling moment, informing her that she arranged for her young daughter to experience firsthand what it’s like to be molested. Is this real, or is it designed to elicit fear? Cassie is on fire and has one more act of retribution to complete. Her piece de resistance is reserved for the rapist Monroe, who is about to be married. His friends arrange a bachelor party. Cassie shows up as a nurse, and in keeping with Fennell’s unpredictable script, this spider is about to weave the biggest web of all with an unexpected denouement that lingered with me long after viewing the film. As I write this, the images are still dancing in my head. Distributor: Focus Features Release Date: Current Where: In Select Theatres, Amazon & VOD Language: English Running Time: 113 Minutes Rating: R
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