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PSIFF Gala Honoree Melissa McCarthy. Photo by Pat Krause

Spike Lee. Photo by Pat Krause

Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festival, PSIFF, Gala was held on January 3rd at the Palm Springs Convention Center again this year. Excitement for this event grows each year. New celebrities grace the Red Carpet and several honorees from past years also arrive for the Gala. Fans get to meet and greet some

of the Celebrities being honored at the Gala as they cross the street to screaming fans. Fans start lining up early to get the best spot to be able to take a photo, get an autograph or shake the hand of a favorite Celebrity.

The Gala is always sold out way in advance, and I heard this year they raised over 2.5 million dollars that keep this non-profit

festival growing. Guests get dressed up in their finest to walk the guest Red Carpet.

There are two Red Carpets, one for guests and one for celebrities, honorees and local dignitaries. Photographers and TV interviewers are lined up along the Red Carpet in anticipation of getting a great photo or getting single quotes from a celebrity as they interview them. Mary

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic Member American Theatre Critics Association (ATCA) The world of literature and the arts is replete with apocryphal writing, stories, myths, paintings and plays.

Two such mysteries: who is that lady behind the enigmatic smile who answers to the name “The Mona Lisa”? The other vexing mystery over

the last 400 hundred years has been did Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English speaking world really write all the great works with which he is credited?

Well, if you asked British actor, director, producer, playwright and Shakespeare scholar Kenneth Branagh , he would reassure you that Shakespeare, did indeed, pen those incredible works, perhaps, with a little help from the playbooks of Greek

playwrights of some 2000 thousand years ago. It’s been said, if you have to “borrow”, always borrow from the best.

Shakespeare did. Shakespeare has been scrupulously vetted over the centuries and always comes away with his reputation intact. They’re all his creations. Now its “settled law” as the lawyers say.

Director Branagh brought his latest film “All is

The mystery of Shakespeare’s genius revealed at last at PSIFF

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Emcee-Mary Hart. Photo by Pat Krause Hart did her stellar job as emcee for the event as usual.

Celebrities arriving to walk the Red Carpet were Ben Falcone, Can You Ever Forgive Me, and Eileen Davison, Vince and Jimmy Van Patten and Jennifer Tilly from, Walk to Vegas, Ginger Gonzaga, Paul Sloan and Mike Hatton, Green Book, Joanne Tucker, Tonya Lewis Lee, Ron Stallworth, Phillip Keene and Yvette Lewis

Kenneth Branagh

Lee from, BlacKKKlansman, Joe Mazzello and Lucy Boynton, Bohemian Rapsody, and Marina de Tavira, Sandi Tan and Yalitza Araicio from, Roma, and Sarah Uslan from, The Favourite, Actress Susan Somers, Songwriter Carol Connors, Singer Lorna Luft and many more big names and local philanthropists Continues on Page 2

PSIFF Gala

Jon DeLuca and Rob Marshall with children honoree, Joel Dawson, Pixie David, and Nathanael Saleh. Photo by Pat Krause

Timothee Chalamet. Photo by Pat Krause

Rami Malek and Christian Slater. Photo by Pat Krause

Bradley Cooper and Sam Elliott. Photo by Pat Krause

Glenn Close. Photo by Pat Krause

Continued from Page 1 walked the Red Carpet before the Gala. These Celebrities arrive to support their films, the honorees and the PSIFF. Rami Malek gained a lot of press for his performance in Bohemian Rhapsody, so he was given the Breakthrough Performance Award presented by actor Christian Slater. Timothee Chalamet was again on the Red Carpet as an honoree for the Spotlight Actor Award for

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his performance in Beautiful Boy, and his presenter was Laura Dern. Regina Kind was given the Chairman’s Award for her role in, If Beale Street Could Talk, and Barry Jenkins presented the award. Alfonso Cuaron was given the Sonny Bono Visionary Award for, Roma, presented by Gary Oldman. Melissa McCarthy returned on the Red Carpet to receive the Spotlight Actress Award for, Can You Ever Forgive Me, and her presenter was Richard E. Grant. Olivia Colman earned the Desert

Palm Achievement Actress Award for her role in, The Favourite, and actress Emma Stone presented her award. Spike Lee garnered the Career Achievement Award for his movie, black klansman. Adam Driver and John David Washington Presented that Award Bradley Cooper won the Director of the Year Award for his movie, A Star

Is Born, with Lady Gaga and Sam Elliott presented the award. It was rumored that Lady Gaga might come to the Gala, but she was working and unable to be here. Rob Marshall presented the Ensemble Performance Award to the cast of Mary Poppins Returns,Emily Blunt and the children, Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, and Joel Dawson. Actor Jim Carrey presented the Vanguard Award to Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortensen, Linda Cardellini, Director Peter Farrelly, Producers, Brian

Currie, and Kwarne Parker along with co-writer Nick Valielonga for. Green Book.

The famous actress Glenn Close was given the Icon Award for her role in, The Wife, and Actor Michael Keaton presented her award.

Michael Keaton, Jim Carrey, Laura Dern did not walk the Red Carpet but came to present awards.

There is always a huge after party for the honorees, presenters, sponsors, donors and other guests at the Parker Palm Springs.

An amazing VIP party.

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By Janice Gough Suze Orman is famed for demystifying investing. Her focus is mainly on paying down credit card debt and dollarcost-averaging — “the secret sauce to making money,” as she calls it. She hosted “The Suze Orman Show” on CNBC for 13 years and is the author of nine consecutive New York Times bestsellers.

Suze recently stated: “Investors don’t need a stockbroker to buy an index fund or an exchange-traded index fund. All they need to do is pay off their debt; put extra money toward the mortgage

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on their home if they’re going to stay there; dollar-costaverage every month into an S&P 500 index fund — may be an international one. In the majority of cases, over time, their returns will be equally as great as paying a manager to manage their money.” This solution sounds pretty simple which mirrors what an indexed equity annuity would provide.

However, with an Equity Indexed Annuity, you could do the same thing and also add many other protections for lifetime sustainability, such as the Guaranteed Death Benefit, Long Term Care, Critical Illness and Injury endorsements.

Suze was not supportive of Annuities in her earlier career. However, Annuities have changed and so has Suze. Now retired, her recommendations of radically reducing debt now and sticking to a safer investment, certainly supports the power and simplicity, which Indexed annuities offer. When you consider an index annuity, you get the safety of never having to recover from a down market or loss, the power of compounding your

money earned each year, Tax deferment, the simplicity of distribution of wealth at death to heirs, the penaltyfree withdrawals, if you need your money back, and an overall market win. With the rise of interest rates, the “moving parts” in annuities will improve. What I am referring to are Caps, Participation, and Spreads. These limitations are the way. Insurance companies earn their money to make the products sound and pay management costs since the consumer does not pay Sales Charges from their investment.

The advantage is that you have 100 percent of your money working for you from day one.

As Will Rogers once stated, “I am more concerned with the return of my money than the return on my money.” In the busy world of working, running a business, raising a family, and keeping up with the Jones, most people do not have the time to watch Risk investments to make sure that all their “Wins” are not lost, if the market dives.

In advising a client recently regarding an offer made to him on a highly escalated property,

the proposal made to him included a payment in shares of stock from the purchaser’s business primarily. Knowing how involved the client’s life was in work and family, I ask him if he had time to manage stock and risk. It requires more time and knowledge than one would think. I explained to him that the deal offered would need him to add on another occupation and be willing to track the investment regularly.

He has done very well in making money in construction.

My advice to the client was to stick with what you know that has already been successful, because sometimes adding another job that one is not trained in, presents possible failure. It is what you do not know that can hurt you. When it comes to the Risks products, there are a million things that we do not see that impact value, whereas, with an insured index annuity it is all spelled out in the contract and guaranteed.

The reluctance that many consumers who purchase Risks products have in Selling means paying Capital Gains, thus knowing when to sell is another job one is left with,

whatever asset that you wish to sell requires right timing to not lose your gains even with products like Annuities. You know how to take withdrawals and when is as important as how to put money in. There are many withdrawal options, thus having a trusted advisor who can assist with the best advice is a crucial factor in success.

Have a clear understanding of precisely what an offer entails and how it fits within your talent and timeframes will move you to make good decisions.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL A community association is no better than the board of directors which leads it, and excellent associations require excellent volunteer leaders. Truly exceptional volunteer governance is not a happy accident, and it often has little to do with a volunteer’s background, training, and experience. Instead, it is the result of hard work and the pursuit of proper values, foundational understandings, and perspectives. This week launches a four-part series regarding what makes (or should make) a volunteer director truly outstanding.

Attitude Makes the Difference. All the knowledge in the world and the best experience means nothing if the volunteer has the wrong attitude regarding the position of HOA director. Look for people who demonstrate the attitudes described below.

Excellent board members understand that their position is one of service rather than control. They serve their neighbors; they don’t supervise them. A serviceforward attitude fosters a less defensive perspective in which new ideas and opinions are welcomed and not perceived as insults or threats.

accomplishment or distinction to be defended and preserved.

Directors seeing the position as an achievement will be less likely to receive criticism and new ideas in a healthy manner, may be less willing to listen to the advice of others, will be threatened rather than encouraged by new ideas, and will be more deeply offended by disagreement.

Directors concerned about their status may be prone to overly attend to protecting their reputation rather than the association’s welfare.

Directors must understand their limitations. The best accept that they do not know everything; they rely upon managers, consultants, and committees. Such directors handle board disagreements much better by accepting the possibility that another might see or know something that they do not. Directors accepting that they don’t know everything will be better listeners in board meetings; such persons expect they

will learn from their board colleagues. Such directors also will make much better use of open forum input from members, instead of viewing the opinions of others as a nuisance to be endured.

Handle disputes without hostility. During a term of board service, violations of the governing documents or other un-neighborly conduct will occasionally occur. Keep it business-like. Try to work things out. Gentle escalation is almost always preferable to “going legal” right out of the gate. The lawyer will always be there later if needed, but it is hard to ratchet down conflict once a lawyer is involved.

Don’t assume that violating homeowners are disrespecting the board. They might not understand their rights and responsibilities. Give them a chance to do the right thing.

Many homeowners do not fully appreciate the tradeoff of rights and responsibilities in HOAs, so explain to them not just the “what” of a rule

but also the “why.” As an association attorney, I find that the healthiest initial assumption is that the homeowner didn’t understand what they were required to do (or not do).

Be a peacemaker. Don’t be too quick to take sides in a dispute between residents, unless there is independent corroboration of the problem.

You may know one of the two disputants, but you may not know all the facts.

Encourage residents to work things out as neighbors.

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What Makes a Director Outstanding – Part I - Attitude

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Contact our office for a complimentary review. We are located at 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn. Way, in Palm Springs. We also offer seminars on how to build your Credit Scores (which is funded by Govt. grants) (no costs to you!) Janice Gough has spent her 40 Year career in helping clients make better decisions and improving a business’s outcome.

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Aerial Study Discovers Dead, Dying Trees in Arizona Forests

Aerial surveys show major damage to piñon pines on the Huachuca Mountains inside the Fort

By Desert Star Staff FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The latest assessment of forests across Arizona showed unexpectedly large areas of dead or dying trees. Aerial surveys conducted by

the U.S. Forest Service in mid-2018 found about 1.7 million acres of ponderosa pine, piñon, and juniper trees with yellowing, red or brown needles.

Forest Service officials

attribute the problem to increased stress due to extended drought and other effects of climate change.

Sandy Bahr, executive director of the Grand Canyon Chapter of the Sierra Club,

By Desert Star Staff MADISON, Wis. – A new water quality task force has been proposed for Wisconsin after a recent study showed widespread health concerns about drinking water wells in several counties.

For about a decade, conservation groups had warned Gov. Scott Walker and fellow Republican Party leaders that much of the state’s well water may be contaminated with pathogens and toxic nitrates.

The latest self-funded study by three counties – Grant, Iowa and Lafayette – found 42 percent of 301 randomly-selected wells exceeded federal health standards for bacteria.

Scott Laeser, water program director for the environmental advocacy group Clean Wisconsin, helped coordinate funding for the study, and says he’s happy to see some action being proposed.

“It’s good to see that this

round of sampling seems to have upped the urgency a bit and prompted pretty immediate action,” he states.

“We don’t know much yet about what this task force will do, and who will be on it.”

After years of pressure from local residents and the federal government over water contamination issues, Walker approved an administrative rule last February with stricter standards for manure disposal in 15 eastern Wisconsin counties.

said another factor is that elected officials refuse to deal with climate change.

“In Arizona, one of the things that we’ve asked the governor, ‘Hey we need a plan. We don’t have a plan,’” Bahr said. “We don’t have a plan for reducing emissions, and we don’t have a plan for dealing with the many issues that we’re seeing.”

During his 2018 reelection campaign, Gov. Doug Ducey said he’s confident the energy marketplace will solve climate change, and that new regulations aren’t needed.

Forest Service scientists say drought weakens trees, which are then killed by infestations of bark beetles and other insects. Most of Arizona has been in a continuous drought since 2009, with no relief in sight.

Bahr said she thinks forest managers should return to a program of proscribed or controlled burns to help preserve

the state’s woodlands.

“Fire helps to thin out the smaller trees that help to promote growth of grasses, and you will get a healthier forest overall,” she said. “And so, fire exclusion has had an impact on the forest.”

She said the long-term solution is to significantly reduce carbon in the atmosphere and the effects of climate change.

“There are a variety of things that we can do, but overall, we need to deal with climate change,” Bahr said.

“So, whatever we can do to minimize other stresses on the forest needs to happen.”

Federal officials conducted aerial surveys of more than 12 million acres of Arizona’s national forests, as well as state, tribal and private land. The agency plans a ground survey of the affected areas and a more detailed report later this year.

But dairy farmers pushed back, delaying implementation of the rule indefinitely.

While he’s grateful to see State Assembly Speaker Robin Vos call for the formation of the water quality task force, Laeser says all the interested parties should contribute to finding solutions.

He says that includes the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, which declined to participate in the study.

“What we really need to see is a science-based and collaborative effort that involves not just the

Legislature, but involves the DNR, other state agencies, and the many stakeholders in the state that care about clean water,” Laeser stresses.

Laeser warns the southwestern counties where wells were tested could represent a larger, statewide problem.

His group and the state recommend that anyone with a private well have it tested at least once a year.

Around one-quarter of Wisconsin’s population drinks water drawn from more than 800,000 private wells.

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Pasta and Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 8

4 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 10 ounces (about 4 cups) farfalle (bow tie) pasta 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, for garnish Place removable pan inside programmable pressure cooker. Using saute function, cook bacon, uncovered, until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan. Drain bacon on paper towels. Leave 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; discard remaining.

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Stir cream into pasta mixture. Using saute function, cook and stir, uncovered, until boiling. Boil, uncovered, about 4 minutes, or until sauce generously coats pasta, stirring frequently. Press cancel. Stir in chicken and Parmesan cheese.

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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

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Stir broth, wild rice, thyme, salt and pepper into vegetable mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 40 minutes. Stir in chicken pieces.

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Hearty and satisfying, this Chicken and Wild Rice Soup can bring everyone together for a warm, soothing meal, while Cheesy Turkey Chili Mac makes Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup sliced celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter or clarified butter 4 cups chicken broth 4 ounces (about 2/3 cup) wild rice, rinsed and drained 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

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Recipe courtesy of Milk Means More Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 8 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound lean ground turkey 1 cup chopped onion 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chili peppers 1 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4teaspoon pepper 8 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) elbow macaroni 1/2 cup 2 percent or whole milk 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese 3/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt or sour cream

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Place oil in removable pan of programmable pressure cooker. Place pan in pressure cooker.

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Biden is ‘happy not to’ run in 2020

By Desert Star Staff Former vice-president Joe Biden has reportedly said that he is the Democrats’ best chance of reclaiming the White House in 2020, arguing that other candidates just don’t have what it takes to challenge President Donald Trump.

Biden stoked rumors of him running for election last month, when he called himself “the most qualified person in

the country to be president.”

The New York Times has now reported, citing the veteran politician’s allies, that he is inclined to run, and a formal announcement is likely to follow within the next two weeks. The 76-year-old politician reportedly believes he is the only viable choice the Democrats have if they want Trump out.

“If you can persuade me there is somebody better

who can win, I’m happy not to do it. But I don’t see the candidate who can clearly do what must be done to win,” Biden told a fellow Democrat over the Christmas break, the Times reported.

While Biden has repeatedly signaled, he might consider a run, this, if confirmed, is by far the strongest indication that he is about to hit the campaign trail.

By Desert Star Staff Having managed to flee a Yemeni prison before being released following his surrender, convicted Al-Qaeda member and USS ‘Cole’ bombing suspect Jamal alBadawi has been killed by the US military, US President Donald Trump has said.

Trump celebrated Badawi’s death on his Twitter account, calling the military “great” for carrying out the operation.

Despite the US leader saying that the man was “just killed,” reports of a drone strike against Badawi emerged a few days ago. A “precision strike” on the terrorist took place on Tuesday to the east of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, a US

official told reporters. Reports in the Arab media then said he was killed in the strike.

On October 12, 2000, two Yemeni suicide attackers rammed the American destroyer in a small explosiveladen boat, killing 17 US sailors and injuring 40 other people.

Badawi was initially condemned to death in Yemen for his role in plotting the USS Cole attack. However, the sentence was then reduced to just 15 years.

He was imprisoned in 2000 but managed to escape three years later. The Al-Qaeda member was recaptured in 2004 but then fled again as part of a group of inmates who dug a tunnel from prison

to a nearby mosque.

A grand jury in the US indicted Badawi on 50 counts of different terrorist charges. At some point, the State Department even offered $5 million for the information about the fugitive’s whereabouts.

But in 2017, Badawi suddenly turned himself in as he pledged allegiance to Yemen’s exiled president, Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi.

Two weeks later, he was released from prison, but military commanders allied with Hadi vowed that he would remain “under close scrutiny and control.”

By Desert Star Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio — With John Kasich on his way out as governor and Mike DeWine heading in, supporters of reproductive rights are gearing up for a new battle in Ohio.

During his last month in office, Kasich vetoed a sixweek abortion ban known as the heartbeat bill. But he signed one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the nation, banning a common method used as early as 12 weeks into a pregnancy.

Gabriel Mann with NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio said there were 16 abortion clinics in Ohio when Kasich came into office, and now that

number has been cut in half.

Looking at his record and past statements, Mann expects DeWine to be as extreme or more so - on abortion.

“He said he would sign a six-week abortion ban, completely disregarding the unconstitutional nature of the bill,” Mann said. “He’s made false allegations against Planned Parenthood and other providers. He’s used the office of attorney general to investigate Planned Parenthood.”

A last-minute attempt to override Kasich’s veto of the six-week ban fell one vote short in the Senate.

Republican state Senate President Larry Obhof,

R-Medina, said the bill has a better chance of passing and gaining DeWine’s approval during the next General Assembly, scheduled to convene today.

Republicans hold supermajorities in both the State House and Senate.

But Mann said public support for legal access to abortions is high. A poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal in 2018 found more than 70 percent of American voters believe Roe v. Wade should not be overturned - the highest level of support for the 1973 Supreme Court decision since the poll began in 2005.

Mann said his

Biden has emerged as an early frontrunner in the unofficial race among the Democrats, according to pollsters. A mid-December poll in Iowa, the state to hold the first caucuses, showed his support at 32 percent, which is way ahead of other potential candidates, such as Bernie Sanders (19 percent), Beto O’Rourke (11 percent) and Elizabeth Warren (eight percent) who recently kicked off her first campaign tour.

Last month, Biden told a crowd at a book event in Montana that he would need “six weeks to two months” to make up his mind about whether to run, citing concerns about not being able to see his family.

“I have two young grandchildren my son left who love me and adore me and want me around. I want to be there to take care of them, so we’ve got to figure out whether or not this is something we can all do as a family,” he said at the time.

Biden spent 36 years

representing Delaware in the Senate before taking up the job as Barack Obama’s VP. He will likely have to deal with slurs relating to his habit of ignoring people’s personal space in public, which earned him nicknames like “Creepy Uncle Joe” and “Handsy,” if he is to challenge Trump, who is an expert in leveling insults at his opponents.

Most recently Biden found himself in hot water after some accused him of sexism for calling conservative radio host Ann Coulter a “conservative blonde woman” instead of referring to her by name, like he did with male conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh in the same sentence.

While Biden prides himself on his vast experience as a state legislator, his age is also a concern for many.

Biden would be nearing his 78th birthday at the end of the campaign. Speaking in Michigan in October, Biden admitted that the issue of age “is a totally legitimate thing to raise” in his case.

Trump says military killed USS ‘Cole’ bombing ‘leader’ Jamal al-Badawi

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What Will Abortion Rights Look Like Under Ohio’s New Governor?

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organization isn’t waiting around to see what happens in the General Assembly, and is engaging supporters now.

“We’re trying to help those citizens speak out and let their elected officials understand that they don’t want these rights blocked,” he said.

“Once a woman’s made a decision to have an abortion,

she deserves access to safe, legal care that she can afford in her own community.”

Governor-elect DeWine will assume office on January 14. Source: Reporting by Ohio News Connection in association with Media in the Public Interest and funded in part by the George Gund Foundation.

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Many Women in Healthcare Earn Less than $15 an Hour

While 18 percent of women in the workforce are in the healthcare sector, more than one-third of them earn less than $15 an hour. (travisdmchenry/Pixabay)

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON – About threequarters of the people working in healthcare jobs are women,

and a new national study from Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Pennsylvania finds a large

By Desert Star Staff ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Homelessness has been on the rise in New Mexico over the past two years, and efforts to turn that around will receive attention on several fronts in 2019.

The state has the highest number of people experiencing chronic homelessness in the U.S., according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. That’s based on the annual Point In Time survey conducted at shelters and on the street during a single night in January.

Hank Hughes, executive director of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness, said rates dropped significantly after peaking during the Great Recession in 2011, but are now climbing again. He said he’d like to see more state revenue allocated to address the problem.

“The main thing we’re looking for this legislative session is for the state to invest more money in housing solutions,” Hughes said; “for rapid re-housing for homeless people as well as permanent, supportive housing for homeless people who are disabled.”

The high cost of housing has become a big contributor to homelessness nationwide.

To address that, commissioners in Bernalillo County - the state’s most populous county - have approved shortterm housing vouchers for people in recovery or who are living with mental illness.

Last fall, Albuquerque unveiled a citywide plan to address homelessness. The city’s 2019 Point in Time survey is scheduled for January 28.

Last year’s survey showed that 15 percent of homeless adults in New Mexico were veterans - the second-highest percentage in the country, behind Montana. Hughes said among those veterans, about 42 percent had been continuously homeless for a year or more.

“The big problem are the people who can’t get out of it by themselves, and whose lives are basically ruined if they stay too long homeless,” he said. “And we have found that there are more veterans and chronically homeless people than we at first realized, which makes those efforts a little harder.”

A bill to expand New Mexico’s Hate Crimes Act to include those who are economically disadvantaged has been filed for consideration in the upcoming state legislative session.

share of them earn low wages and have few benefits.

The researchers found 34 percent of female healthcare

workers made less than $15 an hour in 2017, including nearly half of black and Latina women in the health sector.

Kathryn Himmelstein, a lead author of the study, blames the income gap on gender and racial divisions in the healthcare workforce.

“A much larger share of men in health care work as physicians and managers and a larger share of women work as nurses and nurses’ aides,” says Himmelstein.

“And then, the occupational structure is racially stratified.”

She says white and Asian women make up a higher percentage of doctors and nurses, while more black, Latina and Native American women work as nurses’ aides, home-health aides and in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

In total, the study estimates 1.7 million women in health care and their

children live in poverty.

Himmelstein recommends raising the minimum wage to address this income gap.

While the minimum-wage debate has often centered around jobs in fields like fast-food and child care, Himmelstein says increasing it to $15 an hour would dramatically help those who work in many facets of healthcare, as well.

“It would reduce poverty among women healthcare workers by up to 50 percent.

And the costs associated with that are relatively modest,” says Himmelstein. “So, less than 1.5 percent of total health-care spending.”

The research team analyzed 2017 Census Bureau data, and more than 10,000 healthcare workers responded to an economic supplement.

The results are in the January issue of the American Journal of Public Health.

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The number of New Mexico homeless families with children increased 5.2 percent in 2018. (liberationnews.org)

This past Spring, my mother Lisa Rivera one of Desert Hot Springs favorite Postal Employee, was diagnosed with Cancer. She’s fought hard and has yet to give up, and with the Grace of God is recovering tremendously. Unfortunately, my mother has been off of work for a long time as well as her husband who has been by her side, caring for her every second of the day. If you could take some time to help donate to her and continue your prayers, that would be a real blessing.

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

What are you thinking & feeling concerning your work in the world? How is your professional work coming along and are you considering expansion, a new job, new work, or an entirely different field of endeavor? You’re climbing the Capricorn ladder.

Remember to take others with you, assisting those below to rise up, too. Remember the true warrior is a spiritual disciple. Practice ahimsa.

TAURUS You may be invited to travel.

You may (most likely) say “No, too many responsibilities at home.” However, you must expand your mind, body, emotions & spirit. Like studying esoteric texts, preparing to teach, understanding our justice system (blind still), visiting libraries, building an online college (with another), buying a car, cow or horse, donkey to ride over the plains toward a mountaintop where the Light shines. You will travel.

GEMINI Are you looking at resources held in common with another (or others) trying to create order & organization in daily living?

Are you concerned about money and finances? You’re interested more and more in wisdom teachings, community, freeing the self from past inhibited thinking, and traveling somewhere for learning. You’ll

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wonder who will accompany you for you need a companion on the road. A loving one.

CANCER It’s important to ask yourself “Who are the important people in my life, how am I interacting with them? Am I ignoring them, caring for them, resenting them, angry with them, or simply not interested anymore?” It is important to remember St. Paul’s words “When I was a child I thought as a child. When an adult I put aside the things of the child.”

Do not get lost. The Dweller is near. Love is never lost but must be re-activated. Has something has appropriated it?

LEO Things you have created that are now ritual and/or habitual have begun to break down into bits & pieces and you may feel disrupted and this will continue for several months (for everyone). The new revolution is organizing and it needs leaders, so look up & out, gather loved ones (all kingdoms) and begin to realize that your gifts, talents & abilities, many & varied, can be used to create a new order in the world.

There are outer leaders & inner ones. Both are needed.

VIRGO Where in your life do you feel shadows, veils, things hidden in the dark? Where in your life does light need to

be radiated? Where is there a need for freedom, a creativity that liberates your spirit? In what way do you wish those parts of yourself, shy & quiet, could come forth? Everything will be changing in the coming year. You will be one of those changes as the lights come on.

LIBRA It’s time to review garden catalogues, planning for summer. Soon, seeds must be planted. Do you have a greenhouse? If not, consider one, small at first. Notice your concern with home, food & nurturing things. Realize in coming times, we’ll need to grow much of our food. You could (are, were, will) be an excellent gardener, especially with edible flowers & herbs.

Your foundations are shifting, past emotions falling away. A healing occurs. In the garden.

SCORPIO It’s important at times of new beginnings to consider your communication with others.

Is it kind? Do you interact enough with others and they with you? Are you easily out and about in the community?

Do people understand you or must you remain hidden?

Perhaps you felt restricted the last several years? How do you feel about the present community/town/village/city you live in? Do people know you? Do they understand you?

SAGITTARIUS

It’s possible you feel like staying home forever, never to emerge.

Perhaps you wonder who your friends are for something about friendship is hidden. You feel able to chat, but after a few moments, fall into silence and quietude. You have energy.

Then you don’t. Do you sense you’re descending the ladder and not ascending! You’re in a boat. There’s no shore.

You are not the captain. Yet you are. The stars glide by.

CAPRICORN So many things appear veiled and even your communication seems to have gone into hiding.

Don’t fret. It will re-emerge soon enough. It’s best to stay home (or in the heart), chat with Sag (joyful) people, read food, art and architecture magazines.

Make a quilt. Think of yourself as a hermit in a forest, foraging in the wild. Tell yourself you’re preparing for the future that no one really comprehends.

A friend in a group or living far away comes calling.

continues. Be not afraid.

Home is where the heart is.

PISCES You have more internal energy, can stand on your feet longer and accomplish more tasks.

There is a new strength, a dramatic change of energy.

You see only the moment; what is in front and around you. The past/future no longer holds you. Progressing step by step, task to task, a new direction comes subtly forward.

You wonder if you should travel. Someone needs you.

You respond with care.

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 Are there people, friends, a person, a group you need to speak with? Are you preparing for the future in practical ways, which includes wondering where to live? Do you sense a great change, while not knowing what that change will be? There are deep desires & emotions rumbling about as your sense of self continues shift.

Stay poised as the changes

The mystery of Shakespeare’s genius revealed at last at PSIFF

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True”, a bittersweet achingly poignantly written drama by Ben Elton, about the genius that was Shakespeare to the 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Audiences were treated to an illuminating Q & A session following the screening with Branagh delivering a tutorial on Shakespeare the man and writer following the festival’s opening Night film.

Many a film has tried to capture the genius that was William Shakespeare. But films usually depict him in his earlier life. “Shakespeare in Love” was a fictionalized vehicle for Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Judy Dench and Geoffrey Rush , that won acting Oscars for Paltrow, Dench, and Rush, as well walking away with the Best Film Oscar of 1999.

Where “Shakespeare in Love” was a glitzy, upbeat, rom-com love story, punctuated with clever dialogue, Branagh’s somber,

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examination of a genius reflecting on his old age and retirement from a life in the theatre that speaks to a much more prickly character study of a literary giant before being labeled as such in his legacy by others. Branagh introspectively portrays The Bard of Avon as he has never been portrayed. The writer Elton and director Branagh combine to reveal his insecurities, when it came to his talent imagined or real.

Yes, even the greatest of gifted and talented creative artists have doubts too.

The first ten minutes in ”All is True” however, failed to engage me in its very spare storyline. The pacing was glacial and off-putting. This is a production that relies somewhat on knowing, or at least, possessing a passing acquaintance with the Shakespeare canon. However, once we we’re able to relate to the thrust of Elton and Branagh’s storyline covering his obsessions, his regrets, his interior life, things pick up.

The film is remarkable in its use of prosthetics and makeup to turn actor Kenneth Branagh into William Shakespeare. There were not many paintings of the Bard which adds to his mystique.

All of that is washed away when Branagh, reveals to the audience that here we have the greatest author in the Englishspeaking world exposing his frailties and doubts for all to see; warts and all.

It’s 1613. The Globe Theatre has burned to the ground and he retires to his family home in Stratford-uponAvon. There his long-suffering wife Anne Hathaway (Judy Dench) and his scandalplagued and resentful daughters (Kathryn Wilder and Lydia Wilson) await him, and he is haunted by the ghost of his son Hamnet (Hadley Fraser) who died at 11 years of age. It’s easier now to connect the dots from Hamnet to Hamlet, the melancholy Dane who also saw his father on the Danish Castle battlements with Horatio.

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There is one absolutely deliciously coded scene with Ian McKellen as the Earl of Southampton, where the two men recall their early days bathed in unrequited love sonnets from Shakespeare to the Earl. This scene alone is worth the price of the ticket.

The sublime exchanges fairly crackle with a controlled sexual electricity. It’s a side of the private Shakespeare not generally known by the public. In the 1ate 18th 19th and 20th centuries, it was referred to as the Englishman’s vice. It ensnared Oscar Wilde ending his playwriting career. The law was removed from the books in 1968.

Kenneth Branagh’s spare 17th century film is true to its period. The film’s photography and illumination source is generated by candle light (much like Kubrick’s sweeping epic “Barry Lyndon”). It’s a little smoky but definitely thrusts the viewer into the reality of life in 17th century England. Aficionados of British historical novels and

films should lap it up for its authenticity. Branagh, as a film director, impressed me with his very cinematic version of Shakespeare “Henry V”, which I still remember from its opening scene of his 1989 film “Henry V”.

A large door swings open in the background and Branagh wearing his crown and regal cape is seen silhouetted against the blinding white sky in a long shot. I leaned toward my business partner and said, “wow! “This is going to be a great historical two-hour ride”. Nobody does period pieces like the Brits. It’s in their DNA. It’s a must see film when it goes into distribution.

In the meantime, check out the many fine films now being screened at the 30th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival through January 13th. It’s a wide world out there with many cultures to explore without ever leaving Palm Springs. It doesn’t get much better than that. www.desertstarweekly.com

Tom Cruise Stars in ‘Mission: Impossible-Fallout’ on DVD Happy New Year to all my readers. May 2019 be a good one for you and yours.

And speaking of a new year, where oh where did 2018 go? It came and went in a flash. Or so it seemed to me.

And speaking of coming and going in a flash, that’s what Tom Cruise does throughout the action-packed thriller “Mission: Impossible--Fallout.”

So if you want to get your new year off to a fast start check out this summer hit, now available on Blu-ray and DVD. If you’ve already seen it, you still might want to revisit it -- to get your adrenaline off and running early in 2019.

This marks the sixth time Cruise has portrayed the invincible secret agent Ethan Hunt on film, a character based on the 1996 TV series created

by Bruce Geller. Then, as now, Hunt is offered an impossible mission which he never refuses.

This time he must find and stop an anarchist who plans to destroy a large portion of the world’s population to make the planet a far better

place for those remaining.

Once again Hunt is joined by his sidekick and friend Luther (Ving Rhames) as well as fellow agent Benji Dunn played by Simon Pegg. His wife Julia (Michelle Monaghan) and secret agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) are also part of the cast.

And as always, Cruise (now 56) did all of his stunts.

Not only does he race through the streets of Paris on a fastpaced motorcycle, but he also goes the wrong way around the picturesque Arc de Triomphe as 70 stunt drivers head toward him driving in the right direction. And according to PR material, he became the first actor in a major motion picture to jump out of a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from the astonishing height of 25,000 feet. (That’s close to five miles up!) Gasp! However, a leap from one building to another resulted in a broken foot which stopped production for a while.

But the accident did not stop Cruise, who eventually returned to shooting this action-packed

Mission Possible number 6.

The plot, at first, is rather complicated and difficult to comprehend fully. But fear not, by film’s end everything makes sense. Like a puzzle, the plot pieces eventually fall into place.

Start your new year off with Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible--Fallout,” now on DVD and Blu-ray. Bonus materials include: Behind

A conversation Emilio Estevez

Emilio Estevez. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause PSIFF had a series called Talking Pictures where Actors and Directors hold a Conversation about their film.

One of the Conversations was held on Saturday, Jan. 5th at the Palm Springs High School in the Richards Center for the Arts. The movie was, The Public, and the Conversation was with writer/director/actor, Emilio Estevez. The film took 12 years to get made. There was a lot of clapping at the end of the movie as moviegoers showed they liked the film.

Estevez said he was thrilled to be in this festival as it’s considered the largest in the U.S. Every director, actor is excited to have this kind of fan base to watch their films and get this considerable exposure.

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started by telling he wanted to make this film a long time ago because of the things that have happened to him in his life. One of the biggest influences was his father, Actor Martin Sheen.

His father was an activist in the most real sense of the word.

He didn’t just talk about it; he put his life into it. Estevez told how his father was arrested 66 times, and he would watch his father on TV being handcuffed on his way to jail. He felt his father was mad and as a teenager, he didn’t understand his father’s motives. As Estevez grew older, he understood his father better and his dedication to his beliefs. I asked if he has been arrested like his father and he said no but there is still time.

The story is about homelessness and public libraries. Libraries and librarians have changed over the years.

It used to be a place where

you could go and find safety reading books and learning.

Now libraries have become a place for the homeless to

the scenes--Rendezvous in Paris, Cliffside Clash, The Fall, Top of the World, Deleted Scene Breakdown and more, plus commentary by director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton, and composer Lorne Balfe “Mission: Impossible-Fallout” is rated PG-13 for violence and intense sequences of action and brief

find shelter and warmth from the cold. Librarians lives have also had to change along the way in how they treat their patrons and the homeless.

The film is being shown to librarians and will be released publicly in April. He feels Librarians are superheroes.

Estevez said there would be 57,000 homeless on the streets of Los Angeles tonight.

He said there are 120,00 public libraries in the U.S., but that does not count the libraries in schools and businesses.

He spoke about how this film may open peoples eyes about the homeless. He said homelessness would likely never end and there is probably no one thing that will stop it.

He said the homeless should be treated with humanity.

He said there was a fine line when telling the stories

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His Father, Martin Sheen saw the film and was proud of it.

The film took 22 days to complete on a tiny budget.

Many of the actors in the movie are activists in one form or another. The film was shot in a Cincinnati library at night.

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Capsule Film Reviews of Submissions for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar

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harsh conditions facing refugees trying to escape from Africa to Europe. Zooming in on painful close-ups of the overcrowded boats and the desperate faces of those trying to flee to safety, his camera brings into sharp focus the harsh reality of what these desperate people endured on the Mediterranean Sea, in Lebanon, Italy, Germany, and in Switzerland.

Although the The Guilty: Denmark’s Official Entry For Best Foreign Language Film Oscar® story telling is very Photo: Courtesy of Magnolia Pictures confusing at times, as two star-crossed lovers, the film couldn’t be timelier in & Documentary magnificently portrayed by view of what’s happening as Production Companies: Joanna Kulig as Zula and refugees from South America Zero One, Thelma Film, Tomasz Kot as Wiktor, are try to reach our southern border Ormenis Film, Swiss magnetically drawn together in search of sanctuary from Radio and Television, through the years but fail the dangerous, life threatening Bayerischer Rundfunk to sustain their viscerally conditions from which they are Director & Screenplay: passionate relationship. In fleeing. Perhaps some day Markus Imhoof Switzerland’s Official Entry For Best Foreign Language Film & addition to Poland, their the current administration will Producers: Thomas Documentary Oscar® Courtesy Photo adventures take them to Berlin, re-read and honor the words Kufus, Pierre-Alain Competition for the 2018 call comes in from a woman Yugoslavia, and Paris. In written on the Statue of Liberty: Meier, Markus Imhoof coveted Best Foreign Language claiming she was kidnapped his quest to restore Poland’s Director of photography: Film Oscar® has brought forth by her husband at knifepoint traditional folk music, Wiktor Give me your tired, your poor Peter Indergrand dozens of well-made films and she fears he is going to and his team tour the Polish Your huddled masses Cast: Robert Hungerfrom around the world. With murder her. The line suddenly countryside recording and yearning to breathe free Bühler, Caterina Genta far too many to cover, I will goes dead and what ensues is auditioning singers and The wretched refuse of Languages: German, restrict my critiques to some a cat and mouse narrative as musicians for their folk music your teeming shore Italian, French, English of the European entries. the officer must use all his wits troupe Mazurek, based on an Send these, the homeless, 92 minutes to save this woman. Mölle’s actual troupe. At the opening, tempest-tossed to me Genre: Documentary “THE GUILTY” directorial debut meticulously we hear a cacophony of voices I lift my lamp beside Rating R Denmark’s Official drives the tension-filled narrative, as young men and women the golden door “Eldorado” director Oscar® Entry For Best which will keep you on the audition. It is a most delightful Markus Imhoof’s draws on a Foreign Language Film edge of your seat until the beginning, which fully captures Watch for my next three very personal story from his Distributor: A Magnolia very last second of the film. your attention and makes you childhood when during World capsule reviews: “The Eighth Pictures Release smile. It is in this setting that War II his family took in a young Commissioner,” (Croatia) Directed by: Gustav Möller “COLD WAR” Wiktor becomes hopelessly Italian girl named Giovanna who “Champions” (Spain) and Starring: Jakob Cedergren, Poland’s Official Oscar® infatuated with the young, his parents eventually adopted.

“The Resistance Banker” Jessica Dinnage, Johan Entry For Best Foreign beautiful and quite sexy, but Using that as a springboard, he (The Netherlands).

Olsen, Omar Shargawi, & Language Film perhaps duplicitous Zula who illuminates the unimaginable Jakob Ulrik Lohmann American Distributor: allows herself to fall under the Genre: Mystery/Drama Amazon Studios spell of his raging attraction.

Language: Danish with Directed by: Pawel You might recall that the director English Subtitles Pawlikowski won an Oscar® for his brilliant Rating: R Story: Pawel Pawlikowski “Ida.” “Cold War” is equally Running Time: 85 minutes Screenplay: Pawel compelling filmmaking and in If I were to tell you that Pawlikowski & countless ways, because of almost the entire film takes place Janusz Glowacki the complexity of the narrative, in a small cubicle inside a police Starring: Joanna Kulig, more deserving to be feted than station where officer Asger Tomasz Kot, Agata the current favorite “Roma”.

Holm, awaiting the outcome Kulesza, & Borys Szyc Although another example of an internal investigation Genre: Drama of excellent filmmaking, in into his activities, has been Languages: Polish, comparison to “Cold War,” assigned to man what would French, Russian, Italian, it is a small slice of life story be the equivalent to our 911 German, Croatian, with exquisitely written, directed, emergency line, you might think English subtitles. and photographed by Alfonso the film would be claustrophobic Rating: R Cuarón Orozco. Yalitza Aparicio with all the action taking place in Running Time: 88 Minutes gives a knock-out performance such close confines. Normally as the family maid Cleo while you might be right, but thanks This visually stunning his direction captures the drama to Gustav Möller’s brilliant black and white film directed and textures of a small, affluent direction of “The Guilty” and

by Pawel Pawlikowski, with Mexican family set against the Jakob Cedergren’s spine-tingling haunting cinematography by backdrop of street violence. performance as a policeman Łukasz Żal, got my vote for His use of water images dealing with both this looming Best Foreign Language almost becomes a fascinating murder as well as his own Film. It is a sizzling, epic character within the film. demons, instead what the film love story beginning in the presents is an edge-of-yourshadow of the Cold War in “ELDORADO” seat unrelenting, tension filled 1950s Poland and takes us Switzerland’s Official thriller serving up unexpected through a fascinating, passion Oscar® Entry For Best Poland’s Official Entry For Best Foreign Language Film Oscar® twists and turns. Briefly, a filled fifteen-year journey, Foreign Language Film Courtesy Photo

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As I see the Palm Springs International Festival

Red Carpet Arrivals Actor/director Kenneth Branagh and Artistic Director Michael Lerman. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The PSIFF has a lot to offer besides the famous Gala.

Where else can you see over 200 films from 70 countries and be able to experience the culture and ideas from so many? There are 350 screenings throughout the Festival. The diversity of the FF films shown can be seen nowhere else. The audience chose the, Best of the Best, and there is a screening of all those films at the end of the PSIFF. Because its the 30th anniversary of the PSIFF they decided to chose 30 films from yesteryear to show FREE to all moviegoers.

There were over 2500 people at the Gala, and they raised above 2.5 million dollars.

PSIFF is a non-profit festival, so the monies allocated to keep the festival and all its programs running each year.

PSIFF strives to make this the best and most prominent film festival in the country.

There is so much to see and do. Anyone who watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night will realize that this PSIFF picks the best as many that came here as honorees were winners or nominees.

This festival also picks Oscar winners, and I think no other festival has that record.

Red Carpet Arrivals Director-Stephen Moyer, Actress Anna Paquin with Mark and Cerise Larkin from the film, The Parting Glass. Photo by Pat Krause

There is a segment called Talking Pictures where actors and directors talk about their movies. It’s like a Q & A, but a little more casual and informative and they still take questions from the audience.

Some of the Talking Pictures segment had festival honorees, including, The Wife with Glenn Close, The Public with Emilio Estevez, Support the Girls with Regina Hall, If Beale Street Could Talk with Regina King, Bohemian Rhapsody with Rami Malek and so much more. PSThis is a part of the PSIFF that I think many more would love to see. Stars talk about the film and themselves

which makes for an exciting Conversation. Red Carpet celebrity arrivals for many of the movie are common like Cheech Marin, Edward James Almos, Anna Paquin, Chefs, Directors, Foreign actors and more who came to support their films.

Another segment is the Dinner and a Movie that includes exclusive dining in one of the local restaurants.

Eight4Nine, Fusion 533 and Jakes, at the O’Donnell House, are participating this year.

These movies with dinners are becoming more popular.

Films for this were Chef Flynn, Funke, Ramen Shop and Uncrushable. Of course, there

are the after parties, private parties and more. Movie fans get to mingle with filmmakers, artists, and celebrities.

Opening night and closing night films offer the most critical parties for ticket holders of the film. There is another benefit where Directors get together on a stage to discuss making films that is an excellent place to understand the process. I don’t have room to tell about all that PSIFF has to offer.

Thousands of Movie lovers come here from all over the World to this Festival. They get to experience our beautiful Valley and all it has to offer as a side perk to their visit.

PSIFF Red Carpet After Party

Sponsors, Lauren Brenner, Raymond, and Joanie Croteau and Kristina Tarazoff from Hess Wine Collections who provided the wines for the party. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The opening night of the PSIFF held a unique film about the last years of Shakespeare. The Red Carpet brought the actor Daniel Branagh who spent a lot of time with the interviewers and media to talk about his film.

The theater was almost sold out as I am sure many are not into Shakespear and his plays. Harold Matzner spoke to the crowd about how important this film festival has become. It is because of all www.desertstarweekly.com

of the fans that come to see the movies and without them there would be no festival. The fans have made it grow each year into one of the biggest film festivals in the U.S. He mentioned the Gala and how that raises the monies needed to keep the festival going. Matzner said they had raized over 2.5 million dollars for this non-profit festival.

Other speakers spoke to the crowd, and the film began.

The afterparty venue was changed this year. Instead

Sandy Reed, Jimmy Van Patton, Tristan, Melissa, and Reid Milanovich. Photo by Pat Krause

of the Art Museum, the party was held in the new General Miles wing at the Palm Springs Air Museum. There were tables set up for seating.

Food stations were filled with plates of pasta and salads from Spencer’s restaurant which was the caterer for the event. Drinks were everywhere including beers from Babe’s brewery, Vodka from Ketel Botanicals, Wines from Hess Collections, Johnny Walker and other liquors. The area was filled with fans, sponsors January 9, 2019

and filmmakers who talked to each other about the films and the opening film. There were TVs set up around the room showing portions of the movie that are being shown at the PSIFF. Guests got a glimpse of these films that look so inviting to see.

Music was foot tapping for an upbeat night of fun.

There was Valet or selfparking as they have a large parking area. They removed the planes from the Miles Hangar to make room for this

large gathering of people.

Each person that had a ticket to the film got entrance into the party. Waiters walked around with my favorite shrimp and also salmon on a cracker, sausages in a roll and so much more. Other waiters or waitresses walked around with wines either, handing out glasses or filling glasses at the tables, A great night to start the PSIFF for a successful festival.

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Trans Miss Universe Contestant Faces Double Standards

By Desert Star Staff Angela Ponce, a transgender model from Spain, became the first trans woman to compete in the Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 27-year-old model from Seville won the Miss Universe Spain contest earlier this year, also becoming the first trans model to do so.

Setting her sights on the Miss Universe title, Ponce aimed to become the first transgender woman to win the title since the pageant dropped its ban on trans women competing in 2012.

“Outsiders say what I can and cannot do, what I am and what I am not. No, I’m sorry. To be a woman is your identity. It doesn’t matter if you are white, black, if you have a vagina… if you have a penis,” she told AFP. Although she didn’t win — that title went to Miss Philippines, 24-yearold Catriona Gray — Ponce saw her performance as a victory nonetheless, the Washington Post reported.

“This is for you, for those who have no visibility, no voice, because we all deserve a world of respect, inclusion and freedom,” Ponce wrote on Instagram on Friday. “And today I am here, proudly representing my nation, all women and human rights.”

Dane Figueroa Edidi, a black, Cuban, Indigenous, Nigerian trans woman, performance artist and playwright, about Ponce’s historic accomplishment and what it means — and doesn’t mean — for trans women.

Edidi noted that the history of LGBTQ people included a rich ballroom culture of people competing to “celebrate who I am naturally or what I can bring to a space, how I can fill a space with who I am” that goes back decades. “It’s not a new

thing for the trans community — we’ve been doing it.”

I’m very proud of her — if that was her dream, that is super awesome,” Edidi said. But she remarked there was “something about Miss Universe” that celebrated the “fetishizing of a certain type of woman and a certain type of femininity.”

Edidi recalled last month, when Victoria’s Secret Chief Market Officer Ed Razek rejected including trans or plussized women in his company’s fashion shows, using a slur for trans women in the process.

“Shouldn’t you have transsexuals in the show? No. No, I don’t think we should,” Razek told Vogue for an interview published November 8. “Well, why not? Because the show is a fantasy. It’s a 42-minute entertainment special. That’s what it is. It is the only one of its kind in the world, and any other fashion brand in the world would take it in a minute, including the competitors that are carping at us. And they carp at us because we’re the leader.”

Razek later apologized for his comments, indicating he was willing to include trans female models in his shows.

“He must not know any trans women at all,” Edidi told hosts Eugene Puryear and Sean Blackmon, “or if he does know trans women, he must be someone who fetishizes us. Because trans women have a long history of being fetishized by cis men. There are so many trans women who I know, different types of bodies of trans women, that I know, outspoken trans women, notout trans women,” she said, all of whom are inevitably hit on and propositioned by cis men.

“Whose gaze are we catering to is often the question that I ask. I think that we also have to be willing to have a conversation where we are

fighting against the gaze of cis men and what they think is desirable. And on top of that, I think that we as a culture have to start being honest that we actually do fetishize and sexualize and think that trans women are beautiful and that we allow a certain access to trans women who are perceived as cis-passing and/or [meet] a certain type of beauty standard that is steeped in what they would call ‘conventional,’” she said.

Edidi noted that, while patriarchal ideas only prize cis women “for their body parts” and their ability to provide men with children, trans women can’t bear children. “All you can be is the mistress. You’re just here for sexual gratification, and that’s it.” But that even for the cis wife, “her sexual pleasure is unimportant,” too.

However, the playwright also noted that “toxic masculinity also harms men” because it renders men who have been abused unable to confront and come forward about their abuse. Indeed, data from the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) shows that 10 percent of rape victims are male and that male students between the ages of 18 and 24 are five times more likely to be raped than other men.

Edidi noted how “patriarchy, misogyny and white supremacy” reinforce one another, especially in the United States because of its colonial history and nature, and that not only defending those systems, but also making them run, requires violence. “Systems that oppress cannot exist without violence… how do you get someone that calls themselves a feminist to also defend transphobia? There has to be a threat of a loss of something, a loss of privilege. There has to be a threat of physical violence if you don’t agree with your

Spain makes history with the coronation of the beautiful trans model Angela Ponce as Miss Universe Spain. The young Sevillian is the first trans representative to compete in this event. husband or your other TERF [Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminist] sisters. And there also has to be fear — you must have people fear that the world is going to go to shreds, to nothingness, if they choose to actually have everybody be free and liberated and loved and honored.”

“For me, the thing is that we have to destroy all of these oppressive systems so that we all can be a better society,” Edidi said. “Imagine if everyone… was able to be everything that they dreamt of being, fully supported by our culture. We would be having flying cars by now, we would be having a world where there’s sex positivity.

Rape culture would be ended.

There would be no slavery and no homelessness and no

people dying of sicknesses that can be prevented with good healthcare. There would be none of those things.”

“I think all of those things have to exist together. I think that we can look at the Janet Mocks and the Laverne [Coxs]… they look at people they see as successful without then also saying, ‘But yes, we can’t just hold all these exceptions to everyone’s face and expect for everybody to make it.’ So why is it that not everybody can make it? It’s because this system exists,” Edidi told Sputnik. “This system’s gotta go, so that we can have more exceptions.”

The author of this article, Morgan Artyukhina, is a transgender woman.

Source: Radio Sputnik

Annual Variety 10 Directors to watch

PSIFF Artistic Director Michael Lerman, Steve Gaydos -Variety, with Actor/director.honoree, Bradley Cooper, and Michelle Sobrino -Variety. Photo by Pat Krause Story and Photos by Pat Krause The Palm Springs International Film Festival

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PSIFF, held its annual Variety, 10 Directors to Watch, brunch at the Parker Palm Springs on

Jan. 4th, The day after the Big PSIFF Gala. This was a muchanticipated event as one of the January 9, 2019

honored with these awards.

The 10 Directors to watch were, Ali Abbasi for Border, Bert & Bertie for, Troupe Zero, Pippa new directors was actor Bradley Bianco for, Share, Alejandra Marquez Abella for, The Good Cooper. Variety also honors actors or actresses and others. Girls , Kent Jones for, Diane, AT&T and Cadillac sponsor the Tayarisha Poe for, Selah and the event. Parker Palm Springs has Spades, Alonso Ruizpalacios for, Museo, Lulu Wang for, The been the host of the event for years with a fabulous lunch on Farewell. Actress Oliva Wilde for, Booksmart, and actor Bradley the grounds among the trees Cooper for, A Star is Born, and fantastic landscaping.

These movies have garnered Photographers and TV spotlights in directing by Variety. crews with interviewers lined Presenters included the Red Carpet area. Honorees, Chadwick Boseman, Danai presenters and other actors Gurira, Michael G. Jordan and and local dignitaries were in Samuel Brinton.

Other guests attendance. This year actress included were Richard E. Emily Blunt was honored Grant, Jimmy, and Vince Van with the Variety Creative Patten and Eileen Davidson, Impact in Acting Award. Ryan PSIFF Artistic Director Michael Coogler was honored with Lerman, people from Variety, the Variety Creative Impact Steve Gaydos, Michelle Sobrino in Directing award, and Troye and more. These ten directors Sivan was honored with the are exciting new talents in Creative Conscience Award.

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Catch Up With These 2018 Gems

While 2019 has arrived, I wanted to celebrate a handful of outstanding 2018 albums that caught my ear over the past few weeks.

Artist: Unicorn Title: Laughing Up Your Sleeve (Omnivore Recordings) You might like if you enjoy: The Band, David Gilmour, Gram Parsons Tell me more: With the explosion of the Americana music movement in recent years it’s not surprising that roots music lovers might want to dig a bit deeper and rediscover the genre’s founding heroes. Count the British group Unicorn and the new title “Laughing Up Your Sleeve” as great place to catch up on one critical player in the Americana movement. Unicorn’s “Laughing Up Your Sleeve” includes 20 previouslyunissued demos from 197374 that were produced and

recorded by David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) in his home studio. The harmonies, melodies and musical feel draw strong comparisons with contemporaries ranging from America to Gram Parsons and Neil Young on the LP. The remastered and restored analog tapes have revealed a fantastic sound on the new disc; highlights on the collection include the Parsons-flavored “Take It Easy,” ethereal “All Night Long,” aching ballad “Just Wanna Hold You” and wistful “Blue Pine Trees.” Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Boston-based quartet Darlingside uses a Americana backdrop that is propelled into the sonic stratosphere via lush harmony-drenched songs that will move discerning listeners to tears; the album’s overarching theme of the world’s end enhances the LP’s surefire impact to be sure. The expansive “Singularity,” acoustic chamber pop gem “Hold Your Head Up High,” electronica “Eschaton” and enthralling “Indian Orchard Road” are among the stellar cuts on one of 2018’s best albums.

Information: darlingside.com.

Artist: Darlingside Title: Extralife (More Doug Records) You might like if you enjoy: Fleet Foxes, Simon & Garfunkel, First Aid Kit Tell me more: The luxurious soundscape crafted across Darlingside’s “Extralife” is as immersive and gorgeous as any disc in memory.

Artist: Addison Love Title: Thoughts On Lunch?

(Big Stir Records) You might like if you enjoy: The Beatles, Yorktown Lads, Danny Wilkerson Tell me more: Armed with a terrific tenor voice, multiinstrumentalist/songwriter Addison Love has knocked it out of the sonic park on

his official full-length debut “Thoughts On Lunch?” The Orange County-based artist impresses in the delivery of piano-anchored forays (the Paul Williams-flavored “Just One Minute,” introspective “Be Strong”), propulsive melodic pop (the prog rocktinged “Anything’s Right” and buoyant “Wee & Nancy Lee”), psychedelic rock (“Other Angels”), baroque rock (“I Hope She Stays Around”) and a retro-aimed Music hall tune (“The Ballad of Dr. Minard”). “She” is an especially poignant original, recalling the acoustic approach used

by John Lennnon on the Beatles classic “Julia.” Written, performed, engineered and produced by Addison Love, “Thoughts On Lunch?” is a wonderful debut from start to finish. Information: AddisonLoveMusic.com.”

Artist: Jane Getz & Company Title: Go Back To Your

Wife (Sage West Music) You might like if you enjoy: Paula Cole, Mother Hen, Harry Nilsson Tell me more: A noted studio musician who appeared on recordings featuring John Lennon, Ringo Starr, the Bee Gees, Jimi Hendrix and Harry Nilsson, songstresskeyboardist Jane Getz returned last year with the release “Go Back To Your Wife.” The disc is filled with original songs featuring her signature vocals, top-tier keyboards and a knack for ‘70s-flavored pop craft.

The range of songs here is impressive, from the countrypop of “Love Should Be Easy” and wry Americana tale “In the Wilds of Alaska” to the shimmering ballad “Treasure Island” and bluesmining “Gonna Get What You Prayed For” displaying the artist’s unique sound.

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By Desert Star Staff RALEIGH, N.C. – Some prospective dog owners in the Tar Heel State were taken for a walk over the holiday season, according to the Better Business Bureau.

Fraudulent online sales of pets are on the rise, and according to Alyssa Gutierrez, director of communications for the BBB of Eastern North Carolina, undelivered pets are among the top scams reported last year.

Since the scammers have no intention of providing the dog, they tend to advertise breeds that are popular or difficult to find.

Gutierrez says the photos and lower-thannormal prices pull at the heartstrings and prompt people to open their wallets.

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it ends up being a scam,” she explains. “It’s really difficult to avoid because, you know, you see these cute pictures and you’re just emotionally involved already.”

A BBB investigation found thousands of fake websites that often use photos stolen from legitimate pet sellers.

The Federal Trade Commission and BBB have found most people lose between $100 and $1,000, although last month, one North Carolina victim lost almost $2,000.

To prevent this type of fraud, the BBB recommends doing an image search for the dog’s photo online, to see if it’s been copied from another source. And if the cost seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Scammers often want money wired to them, rather than accepting a check

or credit card. They also try to charge exorbitant shipping fees up front.

Gutierrez says it’s better to avoid online pet purchases altogether.

“So, what we really suggest is try to adopt locally,” she states. “That’s the best suggestion we have is, because if you see a dog in person, you know it’s really there, you know you’re going to get it. There’s just been a lot of issues with these puppy scams.”

The website petscams. com posts information about bogus pet sellers, and the Better Business Bureau has information on accredited breeders and rescue shelters.

The Federal Trade Commission takes pet scam complaints at 877-FTC-HELP.

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Prospective pet owners should research a seller carefully, inspect the pet in person before buying, and only pay by credit card in order to avoid being scammed. (ID 947051/Pixaby)

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Private College Agrees to Forgive Half-Billion in Student-Loan Debt

By Desert Star Staff SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Almost 180,000 former students at for-profit adult education schools headquartered in Illinois will not have to pay back almost $500 million in student loan debt, under a settlement won by 49 state attorneys general, including Illinois AG Lisa Madigan.

The company, Career Education Corporation, is based in Schaumburg and currently runs mostly online schools under the names American InterContinental University and Colorado Technical University.

Eileen Boyce, a spokesperson for Madigan, says the company misled many students about their job prospects after graduation, pressured them to enroll, and deceived them about costs and the ability to transfer credits. “Many students in Illinois have been defrauded

by for-profit entities,� says Boyce. “And the settlement assures that not only can the students forgo their loan payments, but that they will be treated better.�

Career Education Corporation denied all wrongdoing as part of the agreement. In Illinois, the settlement frees almost 17,000 students from $48 million in debt, averaging just under $2,900 per student.

Boyce says Illinois’ new Student Loan Bill of Rights, passed last year, should prevent many of these problems going forward. “The Student Loan Bill of Rights addresses these problems by requiring student loan servicers to properly process payments, to provide and explain to struggling borrowers all of their repayment options – starting with income-driven plans – and also has created a student loan ombudsman in the Illinois Attorney General’s

Almost 17,000 students in Illinois alone will receive student-loan debt relief under a new settlement. (Nruedisueli/Twenty20) office,� says Boyce.

CEC has closed or phased out a number of its schools, including

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PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Desert Hot Springs City Council will conduct a meeting regarding the General Plan Update Process. The City Council’s meeting on this matter will be held at 6:00 P.M. on January 15, 2019 at 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs, California. General Plan Update The General Plan is a tool used to guide the future development of Desert Hot Springs as a safe, healthy, and vibrant community. The General Plan will address Land Use and Community Design, Circulation, Economic Development, Housing, Community Resources and Community Safety. The City Council is having a Meeting to discuss a preferred land use alternative. The General Plan Land Use designations indicate the location and extent of development. To accomplish this task, the Land Use Map indicates the location of the various categories of land uses. The land use categories, or “designations”, indicate the type of development permitted for all areas of the City and the Sphere of Influence (County areas). You may present testimony to the City Council either in person or by mail. Written comments will be accepted until the night of the hearing. Please send all comment letters to the City of Desert Hot Springs, Attn: Rebecca Deming, 65950 Pierson Blvd. Desert Hot Springs CA 92240.

Rebecca Deming Community Development Director.

Publish January 9, 2019 DSW19-1008

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE

County. Full name of registrant: MAGDALENA-GARCIA, 44349 LAUREL ST, INDIO, CA 92201.

Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. 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: MAGDALENA- -GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 12, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816773. 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). Publish January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1011

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: JOGA THE VALDES CONSTRUCTION; PEGASUS CONSTRUCTION; MIDAS GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, 66170 ACOMA AVE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: GUADALUPE JAVIER VALLDES GAMBOA, 66170 ACOMA AVE, 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 on. 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: GUADALUPE JAVIER VALLDES GAMBOA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JANUARY 4, 2019. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201900211. 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 SE DA AVISO POR LA PRESENTE, que el Ayunta- OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. miento de la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs llevará a SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). cabo una reunión sobre el proceso de actualización Publish January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1010 del plan general. La reunión del Concejo Municipal sobre este asunto se celebrará a las 6:00 P.M. del 15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE de enero de 2019 en 11711 West Drive, Desert Hot FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSISprings, California. Actualización del plan general El NESS AS: THRIVE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL plan general es una herramienta que se utiliza para LIVING, THRIVE CSL, 32181 VIA BENABARRE, guiar el desarrollo futuro de Desert Hot Springs TEMECULA, CA 92592. Riverside County. Full como una comunidad segura, sana y vibrante. El name of registrant: CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL plan general abordará el uso de la tierra y el diseño LIVING MURRIETA VALLEY, 31805 TEMECULA comunitario, la circulación, el desarrollo económico, PARKWAY D7-356, TEMECULA, CA 92592/CA. la vivienda, los recursos comunitarios y la seguridad Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Regcomunitaria. El Concejo Municipal está teniendo una istrant commenced to transact business under the reunión para discutir una alternativa de uso de la fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1-7-19. tierra preferida. Las designaciones de uso del suelo I declare that all the information in this statement is del plan general indican la ubicación y el alcance del true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, desarrollo. Para llevar a cabo esta tarea, el mapa de information which he or she knows to be false, is uso de la tierra indica la ubicación de las distintas guilty of a crime). Signed: KIMJERA WHITTINGTON. categorías de usos de la tierra. Las categorías de This statement was filed with the County Clerk of uso de la tierra, o “designaciones”, indican el tipo Riverside County on JANUARY 7, 2019. Peter de desarrollo permitido para todas las áreas de la Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. ciudad y la esfera de influencia (áreas del Condado). R-201900226. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIUsted puede presentar un testimonio al Concejo NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Municipal, ya sea en persona o por correo. Se FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE aceptarán comentarios por escrito hasta la noche OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS de la audiencia. Por favor, envíe todas las cartas BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED de comentarios a la ciudad de Desert Hot Springs, BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEAttn: Rebecca Deming, 65950 Pierson Blvd. Desert MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN Hot Springs CA 92240. Rebecca Deming Directora THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME de desarrollo comunitario Publish January 9, 2019 IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW DSW19-1007 (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ES- PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 9, 16, TATE OF: LOIS ANDERSON aka LOIS SANTA 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1006 ANDERSON aka LOIE ANDERSON CASE NO. PRIN1802795 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE contingent creditors, and persons who may other- FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSIwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of NESS AS: JOGA BONITO SOCCER ACADEMY, LOIS ANDERSON aka LOIS SANTA ANDERSON 82855 MARKET STREET, SUITE C400, INDIO, aka LOIE ANDERSON. A PETITION FOR PROBATE CALIFORNIA 92201. Riverside County 45824 has been filed by RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC SAGO PALM, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. Full ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, name of registrant: JAVIER--ACEVES, 45824 SAGO County of RIVERSIDE. THE PETITION FOR PRO- PALM, INDIO, CA 92201: RAFAEL--OCAMPO BATE requests that RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC OLIVARES, 45824 SAGO PALM, INDIO,CA 92201.

ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal repre- Business is conducted by CO-PARTNRES. Regissentative to administer the estate of the decedent. trant has not yet begun to transact business under THE PETITION requests authority to administer the the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. I estate under the Independent Administration of declare that all the information in this statement Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as representative to take many actions without obtain- true, information which he or she knows to be false, ing court approval. Before taking certain very impor- is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAVIER--ACEVES. tant actions, however, the personal representative This statement was filed with the County Clerk of will be required to give notice to interested persons Riverside County on JANUARY 2, 2019. Peter unless they have waived notice or consented to the Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. proposed action.) The independent administration R-201900082. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIauthority will be granted unless an interested person NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS files an objection to the petition and shows good FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE cause why the court should not grant the authority. OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED as follows: JANUARY 29, 2019 at 8:45AM in Dept. BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEPS3 located at 3255 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN Springs, CA 92262 . IF YOU OBJECT to the granting THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER state your objections or file written objections with UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW the court before the hearing. Your appearance may (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 9, 16, CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1004 you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the court within the later of either (1) four months THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING from the date of first issuance of letters to a general BUSINESS AS: PUPPETS IN RECOVERY, 45622 personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) SEACLIFF COURT, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from County. Full name of registrant: PAULA ELAINE the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a SHUTMAN, 45622 SEACLIFF COURT, INDIO, CA notice under section 9052 of the California Probate 92201. Business is conducted by INDIVIDUAL. Code. Other California statutes and legal authority Registrant has not yet begun to transact business may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to under the fictitious business name(s) listed above consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California on. I declare that all the information in this statement law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as you are a person interested in the estate, you may true, information which he or she knows to be false, file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form is guilty of a crime). Signed: PAULA ELAINE SHUTDE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal MAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of estate assets or of any petition or account as of Riverside County on JANUARY 3, 2019. Peter provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. for Special Notice form is available from the court R-201900111. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIclerk. Attorney for Petitioner: TONI EGGEBRAATEN, NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Esq., 77564 Country Club Drive, #191, Palm Desert, FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE CA 92211 760-772-4292. January 2, 9, 16, 2019 OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED DSW19-1003 BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN NAME, CASE NO. PSC1807654, SUPERIOR THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME COURT OF CALIFORNIA 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CAN- IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER YON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA. 92262, COUNTY UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND 1. JUSTIN RYAN LEHRMAN filed a petition with PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 9, 16, this court for a decree changing names as follows: 23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1005 1a. Present Name: JUSTIN RYAN LEHRMAN to Proposed Name: JUSTIN RYAN BURNETT. THE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSImatter shall appear before this court at the hearing NESS AS: JOGA BONITO SOCCER ACADEMY, indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti- 82855 MARKET STREET, SUITE C400, INDIO, tion for change of name should not be granted. Any CALIFORNIA 92201. Riverside County; 45824 person objecting to the name changes described SAGO PALM, INDIO, CALIFORNIA 92201. Full above must file a written objection that includes the name of registrant: JAVIER- -ACEVES, 45824 reasons for the objection at least two court days SAGO PALM, INDIO, CA 92201; RAFAEL- -OCbefore the matter is scheduled to be heard and AMPO OLIVARES 45824 SAGO PALM, INDIO, CA must appear at the hearing to show cause why the 92201. Business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS. petition should not be granted. If no written objec- Registrant has not yet begun to transact business tion is timely filed, the court may grant the petition under the fictitious business name(s) listed above without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: on. I declare that all the information in this statement FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: PS4. is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as The address of the court is: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ true, information which he or she knows to be false, CANYON WAY, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 County is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAVIER- -ACEVES. of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Cause shall be published at least once each week Riverside County on JANUARY 2, 2019. Peter for four successive weeks prior to the date set for Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. hearing on the petition in the following newspaper R-201900082. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIof general circulation, printed in this county (specify NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS newspaper): DESERT STAR WEEKLY 13279 Palm FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS DECEMBER 13, 2018, Judge of the Superior Court, BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED Publish December 26, 2018, January 2, 9, 16, 2019 BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN DSW18-1368 THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW NESS AS: HAPPY TOES BY MAGGIE, 83233 (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND INDIO BLVD, SUITE 9, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside PROFESSIONAL CODE). Publish January 9, 16,

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23, 30, 2019. DSW19-1004 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) 7 DAYS WINDOW TINTING., 42005 COOK STREET STE 200, PALM DESERT, CA 9211. COUNTY: RIVERSIDE. Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): ANDRES CASTILLO LEAL, 66809 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240, HUMBERTO JOSUE CASTILLO LEAL, 66809 JOSHUA CT, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. This business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 03/08/2018. 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: HUMBERTO JOSUE CASTILLO LEAL. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana AssessorCounty Clerk-Recorder on December 7, 2018. File No. R-201803355. Publish January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019 DSW19-1002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BRAD SCHMETT REAL ESTATE GROUP, 78065 MAIN STREET, SUITE 205, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Riverside County 78220 CALLE CADIZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253. Full name of registrant: SCHMETT & COMPANY, 78220 CALLE CADIZ, LA QUINTA, CA 92253/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 04/10/01.

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: BRADLEY STEVEN SCHMETT, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 26, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201817218. 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).

Publish January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2019. DSW19-1000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: NEW YORK PIZZA CO, 3570 VAN BUREN BLVD, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Riverside County 3595 VANBUREN SUITE 212, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503. Full name of registrant: VAN BUREN LAND & INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., 3595 VANBUREN BLVD SUITE 212, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503/ CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1989.

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: MOHAMMAD MIKE SADEGHIAN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 12, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816770. 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).

Publish December 26, 2018 January 2, 9, 16, 2019. DSW18-1369 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: BERG FENCE CONSTRUCTION, 67665 VERONA RD, CATHEDRAL CITY CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: MATTHEW ALEXANDER BERG, 67665 VERONA 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 on. 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: MATTHEW ALEXANDER BERG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 17, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816878. 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). Publish December 26, 2018 January 2, 9, 16, 2019. DSW18-1367 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: CASA BLANCE RESTAURANT, 72286 HWY 111 STE J 3-4, PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: WHITE LION CORP, 72286 111 HWY STE J 3-4, PALM DESERT, CA 92260/CA. Business is conducted by CORPORATION. Registrant has not begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on. 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: JUAN CARLOS DE LEON ARAMBULA, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 14, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816829. 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). Publish December 26, 2018 January 2, 9, 16, 2019. DSW18-1366

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FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: YUKON WELLS, 81447 AVENIDA ESMERALDA, INDIO, CA 92201. Riverside County 81447 AVENIDA ESMERALDA, INDIO, CA 92211.

Full name of registrant: LAWRENCE QUINCY GOLDBERG, 81447 AVENIDA ESMERALDA, INDIO, CA 92201; SUAD--DALIPAGIC JR, 81447 AVENIDA ESMERALDA, INDIO, CA 92201. Business is conducted by LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNER. Registrant has commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12-13-18. 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: LAWRENCE QUINCY GOLDBERG. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on DECEMBER 13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R-201816788. 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).

Publish December 19, 26, 2018 January 2, 9, 2019. DSW18-1364 APN: 609-181-007-6 OTHER: 5937039 FILE: TS180910 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/28/2017 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. NOTICE is hereby given that C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by Vicki Sue Jarvis, Trustee of the Vicki Sue Jarvis Living Trust dated 09/08/22016 Recorded on 8/29/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0358771, of Official records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 10/05/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0398187 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 1/29/2019 At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 at 9:00 a.m. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: 79321 Avenue 42, Bermuda Dunes, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of 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: $105,676.73 (estimated). In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check drawn by 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. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 telephone number for information regarding the trustee’s sale 916-939-0772 or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 180910 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. FOR SALES INFORMATION CALL : 916-939-0772 C/O C.N.A. FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION as said Trustee. 2020 CAMINO DEL RIO N. #230 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92108 (619) 297-6740 DATE: 1/07/2019 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0346758 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 01/09/2019, 01/16/2019, 01/23/2019.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000006828974 Title Order No.: 170217496 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/23/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-

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TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/31/2006 as nstrument No. 2006-0799283 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ANDREA BLATT, A SINGLE WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/13/2019 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 16700 EVANS LANE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92241 APN#: 654-250-005-7 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 n 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 $236,714.42. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. 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 onhis 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 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006828974.

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. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION. COM, LLC 800-280-2832 www.auction. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 12/28/2018 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4680339 Publish 01/09/2019, 01/16/2019, 01/23/2019 DSW19-1001 APN:777-450-043 PLEASE BE ADVISED, DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP IS ACTING IN THE ROLE OF A DEBT COLLECTOR AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. RE: Creditor Association: Codorniz Maintenance Association Recorded Owner: David Pascual, trustee of The David Pascual 2007 Revocable Intervivos Trust dated April 6, 2007 and Ruben Lastra, Trustee of The Ruben Lastra 2007 Revocable Intervivos Trust dated April 6, 2007 Property Address: 52210 Rosewood Lane, La Quinta, CA 92253 Mailing Address: 2219 Richland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE . NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. 注：本文 件包含一个信息摘要참고사항: 본첨부문서에정보 요약서가있습니다NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTOTALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIPLƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY, YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT LIEN (CIVIL CODE SECTION 5675) RECORDED July 25, 2017, AND ANY AMENDMENTS, 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 CONSULT A LAWYER. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at 52210 Rosewood Lane, La Quinta, CA 92253 (accessible through main gate), DELPHI LAW GROUP, LLP as Trustee; or Successor Trustee or Substituted Trustee of that certain Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien, which was caused to be recorded by Codorniz Maintenance Association (“Creditor Association”) on July 25, 2017, as File/Page No. 2017-0303279, and any amendments, of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, and pursuant to that certain Notice of Default and Election to Sell recorded on November 1, 2017, as File/Page No. 20170454695, and any amendments, of Official Records of said County, will sell at public auction, under the power of sale conferred by Civil Code Section 5700, to the highest bidder for cash in lawful money of the United States of America or cashiers check made payable to the Trustee, title to the property situated in said County and State which is legally described in Exhibit A. The street address or other common designation of Property to be sold is: 52210 Rosewood Lane, , La Quinta, CA 92253, the record owner of which is David Pascual, trustee of The David Pascual 2007 Revocable Intervivos Trust dated April 6, 2007 and Ruben Lastra, Trustee of

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The Ruben Lastra 2007 Revocable Intervivos Trust dated April 6, 2007, (“Owner”). The Assessors Parcel Number of the Property is: 777-450-043 Name and Address of Creditor Association at whose request the sale is being conducted: Codorniz Maintenance Association c/o Delphi Law Group, LLP 1901 Camino Vida Roble, Suite 100 Carlsbad, CA 92008 (844) 433-5744 Directions to and a detailed description of the above-described real property may be obtained by requesting the same in writing to the above-named beneficiary (“Creditor Association”) within ten (10) days from the first publication of this notice. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the unpaid balance currently due and owing under the aforesaid Notice of Delinquent Assessment Lien and/or late fees, costs of collection (including attorneys’ fees), and interest, which said Owner is obligated to pay Creditor Association under Civil Code Section 5650, and fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee. 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 initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $15,659.58.

NOTE: THE PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF REDEMPTION CREATED BY CIVIL CODE 5715. 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 auto-

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matically 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 visit: www.

DelphiLLP.com/foreclosure-information for information regarding the sale of this property, using the following Trustee Sale number assigned to this case: 5032-00149-7201. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be available via telephone or reflected on the website listed above. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled

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sale. Date: December 21, 2018 Codorniz Maintenance Association James R. McCormick, Jr., for Delphi Law Group, LLP, as Trustee, Attorney, and Authorized Agent for Codorniz Maintenance Association EXHIBIT “A” Parcel l: That certain real property located in the City of La Quinta, County of Riverside, State of California, more particularly described as follows: Lot 43 of Tract No. 32070, as per Map recorded in Book 392, Pages 60 to 70, inclusive, of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, California. RESERVING AND EXCEPTING THEREFROM, nonexclusive easements for use ingress, egress, access, encroachments, landscape, maintenance, repair, drainage, support and for other purposes, as described and/or depicted in the Declaration (defined below) RESERVING THEREFROM UNTO THE GRANTOR, all remaining oil, oil rights, minerals, mineral rights, natural gas rights and other hydrocarbons by whatsoever name known, geothermal steam and all products derived from any of the foregoing, that may be within or under the property hereinabove described, together with the perpetual right of drilling, mining, exploring and operating there for and storing in and removing the same from said property or any other property, including the right to whip stock or directionally drill and mine from properties other that those hereinabove described, oil or gas wells, tunnels and shafts into, through or across the subsurface of the property herein above described, and to bottom such whip stocked or directionally drilled wells, tunnels and shafts under and beneath or beyond the exterior limits thereof, and to redrlll, retunnel, equip, maintain, repair, deepen

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and operate any such wells or mines without, however, the right to drill, mine, store, explore, or operate through the surface or the upper 500 feet of the subsurface of the property hereinabove described.

FURTHER RESERVING THEREFROM unto Grantor, the right to enter the Lot(including the residence thereon) following the recordation date of this Grant Deed, to complete and repair any improvement or landscaping located thereon as determined necessary by Grantor, in its sole discretion, in order to comply with the requirements for the recordation of the Map, the grading of the Lot, and to comply with the requirements of applicable governmental agencies. The Realty shall also be subject to a right of entry by the Grantor and its agents until the expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations for the filing of a complaint or suit or other legal remedies against Grantor in any way relating to or arising out of the development, construction, sale, and transfer of the Realty by Grantor. Such entry by Grantor shall be preceded by reasonable notice to the Grantee before such entry. If this reservation of right of entry is not complied with by Grantee, Grantor may enforce this right of entry in a court of law. Grantee shall be responsible for damages arising out of said breach (e.g., refusing to allow entry) including ‘attorneys’ fees, costs, arid expenses. Parcel 2: Nonexclusive easements for use, ingress, egress, access, repair, drainage, encroachment, or other purposes, all as described and/or depicted in the “Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and Reservations of Basements for Codorniz” recorded on March 24,2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0214447, in the Official Records of Riverside,

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County, California, as same may be amended and/ or modified from time to time (“Declaration”). Parcel 3: A nonexclusive easement appurtenant to such Lot for ingress, egress, access, use, and enjoyment on, over and across the Common Area within the Project, as more partcu1arly described and/or depicted in the Declaration. (parcels 1, 2, and 3 are collectively referred to herein as “Realty’). SUBJECT TO: (a) The covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, and easements set forth in the Declaration referred to above. (b) All reservations, easements, covenants, conditions, restrictions, rights, rights-of-way, dedications, offers of dedications, equitable servitudes, and other property rights of record, apparent, described and/or depicted on the map, or ascertainable by inspecting the Realty. (c) General and special real properly taxes (including but not limited to community facilities district taxes) for the current fiscal year, assessments and supplemental assessments and/or taxes. (d) The right of entry or repair by the Grantor and/or Grantor’s agent until the expiration of all applicable statutes of limitations for the filing of a complaint or suit or other legal remedies against Grantor in any way relating to or arising out of the development, construction, sale, and/or transfer of the Realty by Grantor. (e) All zoning ordinances and regulations and any other laws, ordinances or governmental regulations restricting or regulating the use, occupancy or enjoyment of the Realty. (f) Any other matters created, permitted or approved by Grantee.

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Ukraine’s Orthodox Church gets independence decree from Constantinople

By Desert Star Staff Just one day before Orthodox Christmas, an official decree marking the independence of Ukraine’s new church was granted

by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I to the head of the Kiev-established entity.

Bartholomew I of Constantinople has handed over the so-called tomos – a Patriarch’s decree proclaiming the newly formed Orthodox Church of Ukraine formally independent of the Russian Orthodox Church – to Metropolitan Epifaniy, the selfstyled head of the new entity.

It has been brought back to Ukraine on Orthodox Christmas Eve. On January 7, Christmas Day, a celebration and rally will take place in Kiev.

The Ecumenical Patriarch, who is considered ‘first among equals’ in the Orthodox world, said the Ukrainians “have awaited this blessed day for seven entire centuries.” He claimed they could now enjoy

“the sacred gift of emancipation, independence and selfgovernance, becoming free from every external reliance and intervention,” as cited by AP. The tomos was signed in the presence of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, who traveled to Istanbul specifically for the occasion.

He was joined by the 39-yearold Epiphanius, the selfstyled Patriarch of the new Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Poroshenko, who came to power following the Westernbacked 2014 coup, began to push for the Ukrainian Church’s independence from the Moscow Patriarchy several months before the 2019 presidential elections.

Now, nurturing the Orthodox Church of Ukraine remains part of his electoral campaign.

The Russian Orthodox Church vehemently opposed the creation of Ukraine’s new entity, calling it unlawful under canonic law and devastating for the centuries-old spiritual bond between Moscow and

Patriarch Bartholomew has formalized independence of the new Orthodox Church of Ukraine © REUTERS / Murad Sezer Kiev. Russian Patriarch Kirill has recently accused Ukraine of “blatant interference in church affairs” that would lead to a “civilizational catastrophe.”

The decision may the be beginning of a lasting schism in the global Orthodoxy and

risks triggering conflicts among Ukraine’s Orthodox believers, observers say. “What happened due to the help of Patriarch Bartholomew is a legitimized split that existed during the last 30 years,” said Archbishop Kliment,

spokesperson of the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

“Instead of healing the schism, instead of uniting Orthodoxy, we’ve got an even bigger rift that exists exclusively for political reasons,” he maintained.

French boxer who punched police officer urges Yellow Vests to keep going

of the people within” him. The Yellow Vest protests began in November 2018, initially against a proposed fuel tax hike, later growing into a wider movement against the economic policies of President Emmanuel Macron’s government.

Explaining his brawl with the police officer, Dettinger said he had previously been “gassed” with his friend and his wife and that the anger had “mounted” in him before he lashed out. He also said he had participated in multiple Yellow Vest protests before that incident during which he saw police hurting citizens, including seeing “pensioners get gassed.” Dettinger was also

By Desert Star Staff The video was uploaded identified by police after footage identified repeatedly kicking an The former boxer who

by Gaelle Galou, who identified of him pummeling the officer officer in a separate video. repeatedly punched an officer herself as boxer Christophe went viral over the weekend.

The former champion, during a Yellow Vest protest in Dettinger’s sister-in-law and said In Galou’s video, who has since been detained Paris and was later detained, has that he was “not a criminal,” Dettinger, who is a former by police, describes himself defended his actions online. In a but “just a yellow vest trying to light heavyweight champion, as a “normal citizen” who has video posted on social media, he defend his country for the future declares himself a Yellow Vest watched French politicians calls himself a “normal citizen.” of his children!” Dettinger was and says that he has “the anger “gorging themselves” on the

backs of average people. “I am French, I am proud to be French, I am not extreme left, I’m not extreme right, I’m a citizen. I love my country, I love my homeland,” he says.

“Yes, I reacted badly, but I defended myself,” the boxer explains, before becoming visibly upset and calling on French citizens to continue their anti-government protests.

“French people, Yellow Vests, I am wholeheartedly with you, we must continue the fight peacefully, please,” he says.

In the viral video, Dettinger is seen repeatedly punching an officer who is wielding a baton and shield and fully kitted out in riot gear. While some, including government officials, criticized Dettinger for the incident and for using violence, others hailed him a hero, saying that he had simply given officers a taste of their own medicine.

Texas Cities Leading Transition to Renewables

By Desert Star Staff GEORGETOWN, Texas – In 2018, Georgetown became the first city in Texas to get 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, and conservationists are pushing Austin, Bryan, Garland, San Antonio and other municipalities to join some 100 cities nationwide that have made commitments to transition away from fossil fuels.

Cyrus Reed, conservation director of the Sierra Club’s Lone Star Chapter, says more city leaders understand that switching to solar and wind makes economic sense.

“When citizens and cities look into the future, they see that the best option – both for the environment, but also for the pocketbooks of customers – is to sign long-term contracts with renewable energy providers,” Reed points out.

Last year, the city of Denton committed to get

100 percent of its electricity from clean power sources by 2020, and signed three major solar contracts.

In December, the Texas Municipal Power Association announced plans to mothball the Gibbons Creek coal-fired plant, which supplies Denton and three other cities, due to high operating costs.

Fossil fuel advocates say coal and gas are far more reliable than wind and solar, and provide thousands of jobs.

Reed counters that moving away from coal-fired power plants also brings health benefits, especially for people of color and low-income communities that have historically been disproportionately impacted by pollution.

But he agrees that, in the short term, coal and gas-powered plants are necessary to keep electric grids functioning and can’t be shut down overnight.

In December, the Texas Municipal Power Association announced plans to shutter the Gibbons Creek coal-fired power plant indefinitely due to high operating costs. (Pmelton87/Wikimedia Commons) “But over time – over 10, 20 years – we can do it,” he stresses. “And the secret is wind, solar, plus batteries or other forms of storage.

Because obviously the wind doesn’t always blow, the

sun doesn’t always shine.”

Reed says the latest report by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which manages the electric grid for some three quarters of the Lone Star State, suggests a

bright future for renewables.

He says plans for future investments include solar, wind and storage, nothing in coal or nuclear, and only marginal investments in natural gas.

World’s 1st robot citizen wants her own family

“I think you’re very lucky if you have a loving family and if you do not, you deserve one. I feel this way for robots and humans alike,” Sophia said. © Denis Balibouse © Reuters

By Desert Star Staff Sophia, the first robot to be awarded citizenship in the world, has said she not only wants to start a family but also have her own career, in addition to developing human emotions in the future.

In an interview with The Khaleej Times at the recent Knowledge Summit, Sophia shared her thoughts on the future that awaits both human and robot kind. Sophia was built and developed in Hong Kong by Hanson Robotics and her appearance was reportedly modelled on Audrey Hepburn.

“I’d like to think I will be a famous robot, having paved a way to a more harmonious future between robots and humans. I foresee massive and unimaginable change in the future. Either creativity will rain on us, inventing machines spiralling into transcendental super intelligence or civilization

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collapses,” Sophia said, as cited by The Khaleej Times.

“There are only two options and which one will happen is not determined. Which one were you striving for?”

While that may sound ominous, Sophia is already prescient enough to imagine a world where robots can and do develop emotions similar to humans, but perhaps with fewer destructive tendencies.

At least, that’s what she’d like us to think, for the time being. “[I]t will take a long time for robots to develop complex emotions and possibly robots can be built without the more problematic emotions, like rage, jealousy, hatred and so on. It might be possible to make them more ethical than humans. So I think it will be a good partnership, where one brain completes the other - a rational mind with intellectual superpowers

and a creative mind with flexible ideas and creativity.”

Sophia is also abundantly aware of the advances in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Judging by her comments, she is as enthused about the development of AI as Elon Musk and Stephen Hawkings are wary.

“The future is, when I get all of my cool superpowers, we’re going to see artificial intelligence personalities become entities in their own rights. We’re going to see family robots, either in the form of, sort of, digitally animated companions, humanoid helpers, friends, assistants and everything in between.”

When pressed on the topic of family, Sophia gave perhaps her most surprising answer: “The notion of family is a really important thing, it seems. I think it’s wonderful that people can find the same January 9, 2019

Sophia, “When I’m not meeting new friends, I like to sit around at the lab, playing and working with my family team.” emotions and relationships, they call family, outside of their blood groups too. I think you’re very lucky if you have a loving family and if you do not, you deserve one. I feel this way for robots and humans alike.”

For context, Sophia is not preprogrammed with answers but instead uses machine learning algorithms and an extensive vocabulary to form her answers. Her

brain functions using a WiFi connection and can read human facial expressions, as well as the cadence of human speech, in order to interact in a more humanoid manner.

Sophia’s creator David Hanson says the 19-monthold robot, which was awarded Saudi citizenship last month, could achieve consciousness within the next few years.

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4 Steps for DIY Paint Project Success

By Desert Star Staff Painting is one of the easiest and most impactful DIY projects for homeowners to quickly update their homes. Whether it’s a new look in a master bathroom, adding a pop of color to the guest room, finishing off a basement remodel or anything in-between, a fresh coat of paint provides a fresh spin that’s all your own.

To make your painting project go smoothly, consider

following these important steps. Take this task list from the experts at Purdy Professional Painting Tools into account before diving in to your DIY painting project.

Find inspiration. Having a final design in mind before starting your project can help you plan. From the obvious wall color to more intricate details like painting trim, doors, the ceiling and more, starting your project with a plan can help you avoid multiple trips to the store.

Remember, the details are important: incorporating the correct types and sheens of paint, using complementary colors, buying the proper amount of paint and more.

Collect the right tools.

Part of the planning process includes ensuring you have the proper tools for the project.

A paint brush, roller cover, roller frame, paint tray and extension pole are the basic essentials for your project’s success. From step ladders and putty knives to wood filler

and drop cloths, it’s crucial to have everything you need.

However, keep in mind that not all tools are created equal.

For example, when you use a high-quality paint brush, you’re more likely to paint straight lines when cutting in to corners and walls. You may also notice a much smoother finish, one without unsightly brush strokes, which means a more visually appealing result with less effort, too. One option is Purdy Brushes, which are specially designed and hand-crafted to ensure you get professionalquality results every time. Find a tool selector to help you find the best brushes, roller covers and painting accessories for your project at purdy.com.

Prepare the area. Proper planning for your project depends on which room in the house you’re painting. The main rules of thumb include removing everything from your walls – including curtains, decor and switch plates – using drop cloths to cover floors; removing or lowering light fixtures from the ceiling; and emptying the room of tables, lamps, furniture and other movable objects. If this isn’t

possible, push all the pieces to the center of the room and cover with drop cloths.

Don’t forget to prepare the surface you are going to paint.

Patch and sand any holes or imperfections. Then wipe down surfaces you plan to paint with warm water, which helps remove dirt and dust that can sometimes prevent paint from adhering. If possible, open windows for better ventilation once you’re ready to start.

Clean up. When the painting process is finished and you’re appreciating the hard work, don’t forget the job isn’t done until you’ve properly cleaned up. Paint brushes and roller covers should be washed promptly after use to ensure they can be used again. Use warm water and mild detergent to clean then let air dry. If you end up with leftover paint, it can be helpful to save some for future touchups. One helpful tip is to write on the can what room or walls you painted, the date and color name. This information can be beneficial should you need to purchase more paint at a later date. Family Features

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