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Cousin of Earth? Life on Kepler-186f? Scientists discover the planet is even more like Earth than we thought By Desert Star Staff Scientists have discovered Kepler-186f is even more like Earth than previously understood, and could be habitable. The planet appears to have seasons and a climate, thanks to its stable axial tilt. Kepler-186f is an

exoplanet, meaning it’s located outside our solar system, 500 light years away. Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology used simulations to analyze and identify the exoplanet’s spin-axis dynamics, which determine to what extent a planet tilts on its axis and

how this changes over time. The study shows Kepler186f’s axial tilt appears to be stable, like Earth’s. A planet’s axial tilt creates seasons and climates because of how it affects the sunlight hitting the surface, so the research suggests it may

have regular seasons. The same is thought to be true for Kepler-62f, a super-Earth-sized planet orbiting around a star about 1,200 light-years away from us. Kepler-62f was believed to be the most Earth-like exoplanet until Kepler-186f

was discovered in 2014. It orbits a star in the habitable zone, meaning its distance from its star is enough for water to pool on the surface. Scientists believe the variability of an axial tilt can

By Desert Star Staff OKLAHOMA CITY, Starting a new school year can be a stressful time for a child, especially if they don’t have the required supplies. According to the U.S. Department of Education, there were more than 1.3 million homeless school-age children living in the U.S. in 2015-2016. Feed the Children is working to make a difference in the lives of these children through its Homeless Education and Literacy Program (H.E.L.P.). Because education is one of the best ways to help children escape the cycle of poverty, Feed the Children has promoted school attendance and completion through

this program since 2006, distributing more than one million backpacks to homeless and at-risk youth across the U.S. in all 50 states. Each backpack is filled with school supplies, personal care items, books and snacks. These backpacks provide children with a fighting chance to have a brighter future. “Many families are worried about just getting the next meal for their families or trying to find a place to stay for the night,” says Kathy Brown, the homeless education coordinator for Oklahoma public schools. “The child’s school supplies are the least of their worries when the families are in survival mode.” Many of these children

move between hotel rooms, shelters, and relatives’ houses. Some stay with friends couch-surfing until they

have to find a new place to sleep. They have no stability and no place to keep their belongings – so they carry

everything with them at all times. And, because many

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2019 Honda Insight Hybrid Goes on Sale By Desert Star Staff TORRANCE, Calif, -The sharply styled, tech-savvy and highly fuel efficient 2019 Honda Insight goes on-sale at dealerships today, offering customers a premium driving experience, exceptional fuel economy ratings and advanced standard safety features with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $22,830 (excluding $895 destination and handling)1. The 2019 Insight combines best-in-class passenger space, premium interior appointments, upscale styling and a driving experience that far exceeds

its hybrid competition. With 151 horsepower, Insight offers brisk acceleration, yet receives an EPA city rating of 55 mpg2 (LX/EX trims). Additionally, its comparatively low starting price and generous level of standard equipment mean Insight buyers don’t have to compromise to save fuel. Available in LX, EX, and Touring trims, all Insight trims come standard with multielement LED headlights, push-button start, a digital driver’s meter and the Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies. Among other features, Insight EX adds an 8-inch Display Audio

with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, while Insight Touring adds

leather seating surfaces, an 8-way power driver’s seat, Honda Satellite-Linked

Navigation System™, dualzone automatic climate control and more.

April administered by NOAA Fisheries with the help of SeaWorld. The testing

showed the dolphin has full hearing through the entire frequency range necessary for echolocation. It is important for dolphins undergoing rehabilitation to pass a hearing test to ensure hearing loss was not a factor in their stranding. Hearing loss is detrimental to wild dolphins, as they rely on echolocation to hunt, navigate and avoid predators. SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Rescue Team is on call 24/7 to save and care for injured, orphaned or ill animals. In collaboration with NOAA Fisheries and other members of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network, SeaWorld

Parks & Entertainment operates one of the world’s most respected programs authorized to rescue ill and injured marine animals, with the goal to rehabilitate and return them to the ocean. SeaWorld animal experts have helped more than 31,000 animals in need - ill, injured, orphaned and abandoned for more than five decades. Footage of rescued dolphins produced by SeaWorld under the National Marine Fisheries Service Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program. Source: PRNewswire

Dolphin found with life-threatening injuries gets a second chance at life

By Desert Star Staff ORLANDO, Fla., Yesterday, members of the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team and the Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station, along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) returned “Sharkie” to the ocean near St. Augustine, Fla. after an intense four-month rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando. The 265 lb. sub-adult Atlantic bottlenose dolphin was rescued in February on Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. after FWC reached out for assistance due to the animal’s lifethreatening injuries. Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station veterinarian, Dr. Rose Borkowski was on scene alongside FWC and conferred with NOAA Fisheries after assessing the animal and the decision was made to transport the animal to SeaWorld Orlando’s Cetacean Rehabilitation Facility. The dolphin, which had sustained multiple shark bite wounds to her body and right pectoral flipper and was suffering from pneumonia, was successfully transported to SeaWorld Orlando where she has been receiving rehabilitation care for the past four months. “Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station is proud to be a part of the initial rescue and release of this dolphin following its lengthy

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rehabilitation. Now, seeing it healthy enough to be released shows the dedication and hard work by all those involved,” said George Biedenbach, director of the Georgia Aquarium Conservation Field Station. “Our goal is to always assist animals in need as best we can, no matter the circumstances and we’re glad to see another animal thriving. Every animal counts and it’s through collaborative work like this that we can ensure the health and safety of so many ocean animals.” “This is a very exciting day for us. To see this animal in the state she was in, bitten by sharks, emaciated, in trouble and with life threatening injuries, to as healthy as she is now to swim back out in the ocean, it’s just a wonderful day and that’s why we do this,” said Jon Peterson, Manager of SeaWorld Rescue Operations. During her stay, SeaWorld veterinarians and the Animal Rescue Team provided 24-hour care to the dolphin, treating her with antibiotics, dewormers, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy and wound care. Prior to her release, the dolphin was fitted with a satellite tag which will enable stranding network partner organizations to continue to monitor her. The dolphin passed a major milestone in her journey to return when she passed a hearing test in

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Will Robo Advisors replace Financial Advisors?

By Janice Gough A recent article asserted that the financial profession is already obsolete, including financial advisors in its list of white collar jobs that will be replaced by robotics. Despite such glum predictions regarding their forthcoming professional demise, more than 200,000 financial advisors continue helping their clients manage their investments and prepare for more secure financial futures. It is quite clear that technology is fundamentally

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changing almost every aspect of our lives. The financial services professions are not immune, as it is undeniable that technology provides more efficient access to information and improves transparency regarding almost any topic. For example, the advent of online quotes scared many brokers of the time because, suddenly, potential clients didn’t need to call. A broker’s value was previously based on access to otherwise unavailable information. The advent of the Internet necessitated change. That change included an expanded focus for the industry’s financial advisors, away from “product focused” sales pitches and instead toward “needs based” planning and asset allocation, which better serve our clients. Financial professionals concentrate on first understanding their clients’ needs and aspirations followed by recommending portfolio structures and longer-term estate planning. Like the advent of the Internet and online access to information, the latest alleged threat to human, financial advisors is from “robo advisors,” the algorithmbased online applications that provide a recommended asset allocation depending

on an investor’s responses to a series of questions. For advisors whose primary value proposition is recommending asset allocations to clients, their business and livelihood are in jeopardy. But that’s not the focus and value proposition for most trusted, competent financial advisors. The “robo- advisors” will appeal to many do-it-yourself investors. However, they won’t replace or displace the vast majority of trusted, competent, professional human, financial advisors for a variety of reasons. To begin with, Asset allocation is only one component of what financial advisors offer. The fact is that many professional financial advisors outsource asset allocation and investment selection decisions to highly educated, full-time dedicated professionals. In today’s world, that includes active and passive investment managers. By doing so, they have already evolved their practices to focus on more holistic wealth and retirement planning. They spend their time understanding the many facets of a client, then creating a plan that includes a variety of tools, from insurance to estate planning, to building and extending

wealth through, gifting and tax efficient planning. Personal relationships matter. Asset allocation is the science of investing. It’s evidence-based and logical. However, there’s a substantial amount of art in providing professional financial advice. Competent advisors don’t just ask questions and fill in blanks with the answers. They listen, schedule follow-ups, challenge clients’ thinking, and encourage them to ask themselves more profound questions about what motivates, scares or inspires them. They build relationships and become trusted guides, helping their clients make decisions with confidence. And with that confidence comes the ability to resist better emotional responses to market conditions or changing personal situations, which typically means better outcomes for the long-term. Recent volatility reinforced this for some do-it-yourself investors, who quickly realized an experienced, trusted professional might have helped avoid a regrettable decision when anxiety and doubt surfaced. Your advisor is your “voice of reason.” Complexity demands attention. Finally, just as online tax preparation solutions are

appropriate for some, online asset allocation applications have their place and will also appeal to certain people. However, as life’s complexities increase, whether from business interests or as family needs change or when other influences arise, so does the likelihood that a person will seek the counsel and guidance of a trusted professional. Many well-educated, capable, successful adults can do their taxes, manage their investment portfolios, or develop and monitor their personal and family’s financial plans. But most would instead not dedicate the time or energy when they can rely on a professional who spends his or her days doing the job (and has for many years), who has experienced similar client cases, and who will provide advice and guidance. Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. Since Janice begun in 1978, She can answer almost any question for businesses or personal planning. Why not contact Janice at Janice@ GoughFinancislSvcs.com or call us at (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 200-8291.

Surefire Steps to Guarantee Board Meetings Will Be Longer

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL If board service is not difficult enough, you can crank it up a notch by making board meetings much longer. If people aren’t dozing by meeting’s end and if you’re done after 90 minutes you haven’t tried hard enough. Follow these steps to increase your chances. Do not plan ahead – include everything you can think of on the agenda. Make sure you pack multiple major issues in simultaneously - don’t wait for the next meeting. Avoid reading the board packet (if ever) until you arrive at the meeting. Ask lots of questions about things that are in the packet or in reports attached to the packets – that way you can prove that you did not prepare and make the whole board wait while you catch up. Open forum remarks should be unlimited. Some HOAs have 3 minutes per speaker limits. Let people talk as much as they want. [That will give you time to read your board packet.] Never use consent calendars. Everything must be a separate motion and discussed, no matter

how minor, routine, or non-controversial. If other directors disagree with you, keep talking - you might wear them down. Sometimes if you drone on long enough, people will occasionally back off their positions and you can delay a board vote… again and again. Repetition is great. Repetitious arguments or revisiting previous decisions lengthens meetings. If it’s worth saying once, it might be worth saying many times. If it’s worth saying once, it might be worth saying many times. It it’s worth saying once… Push for unanimous votes and complete consensus on everything, so often you’ll need to take extra time to wear down dissenting directors. Avoid calm respectful speech. Get personal. A few insults now and then helps to derail the board for a while (and maybe makes things more lively for the audience). Look for implied or possibly veiled insults as much as possible, and make sure to defend yourself. Your pride must be defended at all times. Never call for the question. Let the audience participate- always. Even though the members observing the meeting cannot vote on board items, July 4, 2018

and have not reviewed the board packet, let them talk all they want. [That gives you time to check your email.] Use agendas as a suggestion, not a road map. Sure, maybe the law requires you stick to the posted agenda, but just let the flow of discussion go where it will. Go with the flow, you’ll get back to the agenda eventually – maybe next meeting. Remember, every board decision is equally important, and deserves equal discussion. There is no such thing as a simple decision. Talk about everything. The members want to hear your voice on each motion, no matter how large or small it is. Always rehash committee reports and recommendations. Committee work is fun, so why not just ignore the report and revisit the subject? Why simply trust the committee assigned

to study a topic and make recommendations? Revisiting the committee’s conclusions will remind the committee who is the boss, with the extra benefit of indicating that the boss doesn’t respect or trust their work. Boards which scrupulously follow these tips can, with some effort, attain the holy grail of long board meetings – midnight! Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober PC, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit potential column questions to Kelly@Richardsonober. com. Past columns at www. HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

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This month’s ‘blood moon’ eclipse to be the longest of the century

July is a busy skywatching month. Our top picks: -Earth at aphelion on the 6th, -A grazing occultation of Aldebaran by the Moon for the Great Lakes on the 10th, -A partial solar eclipse for Tasmania on the 13th, -Mars at opposition & a total lunar eclipse July 27th. More to come!

By Desert Star Staff Lunar lovers, rejoice. The longest lunar eclipse of the 21st century is taking place this month, and will briefly turn the

Moon an eerie shade of red. NASA explains the entire event will go on for about four hours, while the ‘blood moon’ phenomenon itself

will be visible for an hour and 43 minutes at its peak. A blood moon takes place when Earth blocks the light of the sun from the moon. Some light does get around our planet’s atmosphere, lending the moon a reddishbrown hue. The air around

By Desert Star Staff Consumers today give out personal information all the time -- from shopping online to signing up for special promotional offers to filling out job applications. However, there are millions of identity theft victims each year, and when your information is stolen by a cyber-criminal, it will likely be sold on the dark web. Your social security number, for example, could be sold for as little as $1, according to Experian, one of the nation’s three credit bureaus. The end result is that criminals can open a credit card account in your name, steal your tax return, try to hack into your financial accounts and conduct other malicious activities. The Dark What? The dark web is a mystery to many. Only one in four people know what it is and what it’s used for, according to the Experian Cybersecurity Survey. It essentially allows criminals to conduct illegal activities in the deepest pockets of

the Internet, undetected. For identity thieves, the dark web is a marketplace for personal information, including phone numbers, email addresses, account passwords and social security numbers that can be used to commit identity theft and fraud. While it’s doubtful that your local dry cleaner or gym will be targeted by an identity thief, any database is attractive to a cyber-criminal. Companies can also be victims of rogue employees, and smaller operations have less security. It’s best to err on the side of caution when giving out personal information. Better Manage Personal Data: “Having your personal information exposed can be a threat to your identity and financial future, but there are ways to take control,” says Brian Stack, vice president of Dark Web Intelligence at Experian. “In a digital world, all of us are at some risk for identity theft and fraud. One step to get peace of mind is enrolling in an identity theft protection product so you are

notified if credit is opened in your name or your personal data is on the dark web.” To proactively protect your identity, take the following key steps: • Only provide personal information when it’s required. • Change online account passwords periodically and use a unique password for each account. • Never access the Internet with unsecured public Wi-Fi. Only use secured public Wi-Fi with a password for

Earth scatters more of the short-wave light, like green and blue, than the longer wavelength light, which is on the red end of the spectrum. Not everyone will be able to see the long-lasting lunar spectacle, however. While people in Africa, Asia, Australia,

Europe, New Zealand and South America will be able to enjoy the eclipse, those in North America won’t be so lucky. On the bright side, the lunar eclipse doesn’t take place for a few weeks, on July 27, so there’s enough time to book a flight to check it out!

browsing -- don’t shop or access accounts, including social media and email. • To log into accounts, enable authentication questions as well as twofactor authentication when available (and don’t use real answers such as your mother’s actual maiden name). • Several times per year, check your credit reports from all three credit bureaus for possible fraudulent accounts. Wondering if there’s already cause for concern?

Experian offers a free Dark Web Triple Scan that searches thousands of dark web pages, networks and forums for your phone number, email address and social security number. This scan will inform you if any of this information is on the dark web. Learn more at experian.com/triplescan. Your daily routine doesn’t have to lead to a darkened outlook. Taking proactive steps can help you stay vigilant and offer you better protection. StatePoint

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Feed the Children Distributes H.E.L.P. Backpacks Across U.S.

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of these children do not have a backpack, often they are left to use a plastic sack or paper bag to carry their personal belongings, as well as school-related materials like papers, pencils and books.

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“To each child who receives a backpack, it’s more than just a backpack. It builds their self-esteem, it preserves their dignity and it is something they can be proud to call their own,” said Erin Carlstrom, director of education partnerships

at Feed the Children. Melissa Schoonmaker, a Feed the Children partner who works with homeless children in Los Angeles County, remembers giving an 8-yearold girl her own backpack with school supplies and a few books to read at home. July 4, 2018

Schoonmaker said the girl looked at her and told her that “this is the best day ever.” “Youth have a normal progression, certain milestones to reach. When you throw in homelessness, it’s like boulders being thrown in their path,” Schoonmaker said.

“They just want stability, to be able to get to school each day. The work we’re doing is making a difference every day.” For more information about the H.E.L.P. program, visit feedthechildren. org/how/us/education. Source: PRNewswire www.desertstarweekly.com

Five dead in Annapolis paper shooting, gunman in custody

By Desert Star Staff Five people have been shot dead and several more injured by a gunman at the offices of Capital Gazette, a newspaper in the Maryland capital of Annapolis. The shooter is in custody, police said. “There are several people who have died,” Anne Arundel County executive Steven Schuh told reporters on Thursday afternoon. “The shooter is in custody and being interrogated.” “We do have fatalities and we do have serious injuries,”

acting police chief Bill Kramph said, adding later that there were “five dead.” Police is interviewing numerous witnesses as well as the suspect. There were multiple reports from local media that “at least four people” have been shot. Officers reportedly arrived less than two minutes after the call. A massive police presence remains on Bestgate Road in Annapolis, an office park across the street from the Annapolis Mall. “A single shooter shot

multiple people at my office, some of whom are dead,” Gazette’s crime report reporter Phil Davis said on Twitter, while waiting to be interviewed by police. “There is nothing more terrifying than hearing multiple people get shot while you’re under your desk and then hear the gunman reload.” Anne Arundel Sheriff Ron Bateman told Fox News the attacker was in custody. Emergency scanner traffic spoke of “four deceased.” Witnesses told local media the attacker

was armed with a shotgun. “We do have injuries. We did have an active shooter situation,” Lt. Ryan Frashure, spokesman for the Anne Arundel Police Department, told reporters earlier. Two patients were transported to the Anne Arundel Medical Center, which was placed on lockdown for about an hour. They had with minor injuries that were not caused by gunshots, according to WJLA-TV. Following speculation that the shooting may have

been motivated by hostility for the media, police in Baltimore and New York City have stationed officers at newsrooms for protection. The Baltimore Sun, which owns the Gazette, confirmed that police have visited their newsroom on Thursday afternoon. Annapolis is a city of some 40,000 residents on the shores of Chesapeake Bay, and is the state capital of Maryland.

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How to Prepare for an Active Shooter Incident in Your Community

By Desert Star Staff Active shooter incidents are rare. You are 700 times more likely to die in a car crash, for example, than from an active shooter event, according to the National Safety Council. However, these terrifying events are on the rise. Experts say that being prepared can save lives. “Sometimes it takes a tragedy to bring a community together – a hurricane, a flood or an active shooter. How much better would it be to be prepared in advance and mitigate that tragedy?” says Dan Martin, a retired police officer in New Lenox, Ill., and leader of the New Lenox Safe Communities coalition. “Each

time I lead an active shooter course I see lightbulbs go on in people’s heads that they can make a difference.” Because most active shooter incidents are over in a couple of minutes -- often before first-responders can arrive on the scene -- Martin says it’s crucial for private citizens to turn their panic into effective action and know what steps they can take to improve their chances of survival. “Preparing for an active shooter emergency starts with situational awareness. Know what is going on around you all the time, trust your instincts and devise a plan,” he says. To prepare, everyone can take the following steps:

• Learn emergency notification systems and distinctive alarms used in places you frequent. • Identify two possible escape routes wherever you are. • Find places to hide. During an active shooter event, don’t spend important moments panicking. Public safety experts say that you should be ready to do one of the following: • Run: Always the first choice; get out and take others with you. • Hide: Find a place to hide; act quickly, turn off lights, lock and block doors, silence cell phones • Fight: The last resort;

improvise weapons and work alone or with others to disarm the shooter. Community leaders can improve safety in their public spaces, such as concert venues, shopping malls, houses of worship and other places where people gather, by offering residents free active shooter training from the National Safety Council. The Council’s “Surviving an Active Shooter Event” is a two-hour training that covers how active shooter situations unfold, how to be situationally aware and what actions are necessary to improve one’s odds of

survival. Training can be led by any community leader who can effectively speak in front of groups and follow detailed course materials. To learn more about partnering with NSC to bring active shooter training to your community, visit nsc.org/trainactiveshooter. Active shooter incidents are terrifying and often result in multiple fatalities very quickly. While no one wants to dwell on such devastating, worst-case scenarios, being prepared can save lives. Take steps to learn how to make your community safer. StatePoint

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Dems Sound Off on Supreme Court Replacement

By Desert Star Staff BOSTON – A fight is already brewing over the replacement for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced his retirement this week. President Donald Trump said he’ll begin work on choosing Kennedy’s replacement “immediately,” and Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell announced that the Senate “will vote to confirm Justice Kennedy’s successor this fall.” Democrats who are positioning themselves for a 2020 run – like Senator Elizabeth Warren – voiced concern on the steps of the Supreme Court building Thursday afternoon. She told the crowd there’s 50 years of hard work on the line. “Women’s access to safe, legal abortions – on the line. Marriage equality, on the line. Voting rights, on the line. Worker rights, on the line.

Environmental rights, on the line,” said Warren. “What’s at stake? The future of America.” Warren described Democrats as “down in this fight, but not out.” They want the selection and confirmation process for a new justice to wait until after the November elections. With Kennedy’s retirement, four justices selected by Republicans and four by Democrats remain on the high court. Democratic leaders have pointed to the way Republicans held up the Supreme Court nomination of Merrick Garland, and eventually replaced him with Justice Neil Gorsuch. While Kennedy was often the swing vote on the high court, Donald Trump’s pick could tip the balance in favor of conservatives for years to come. Senator Warren said a Trump choice won’t necessarily be selected. “Donald Trump is not

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, on the steps of the Supreme Court, told the crowd, “The fight for equal justice for all Americans, not just the rich and powerful, has only just begun.” (Warren) king,” said Warren. “No one makes it to the Supreme Court without going through the United States Senate. And in the United States Senate, everyone has a vote.” A key issue in the debate

over Justice Kennedy’s replacement is abortion rights. Planned Parenthood has said the defense of ‘Roe versus Wade’ – the case that protects access to safe, legal abortion – comes down to who’s sitting

on the Supreme Court. All eyes will be on female Republican senators, such as Maine’s Susan Collins and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski, in the debate.

How to Help Military, Overseas Citizens Vote in Midterm Elections By Desert Star Staff For Service members and their families stationed away and U.S. citizens living abroad, family and friends are vital connections to life back home. During the 2018 midterm elections, you can be an important source of voting information, especially for 18-24-year-olds voting absentee for the first time. An easy way to help loved ones in the military or abroad to vote absentee is by referring them to the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), which provides tools and resources to ensure that American citizens who want to vote can do so from anywhere in the world. Voters can visit FVAP. gov to find state-by-state

official registration and ballot request deadlines, as well as information on completing a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), which is the registration and ballot request form, or the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB), the backup ballot. Both forms are available at FVAP.gov and can be filled out with the online assistant or by hand. For additional information, visit FVAP.gov, email Vote@ FVAP.gov or call 1-800438-VOTE (8683). The sooner voters register and request their ballots, the greater the likelihood they can successfully vote. That’s because ballots must be sent back before individual state deadlines, which vary by state. StatePoint

Protesters Vow to Tell “True Story” of Foxconn Deal

Protesters of the massive Foxconn Technology Group project also organized a voter registration drive. (Gaia Coalition Network)

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By Desert Star Staff MOUNT PLEASANT, Wis. – As President Donald Trump and Governor Scott Walker hoisted golden shovels to break ground at a $10 billion factory complex for electronics giant Foxconn, protesters held their own event a few miles away in downtown Mount Pleasant. At “Operation: Shake the Ground!” they focused on the project’s negative environmental impact, and the more than $4 billion dollars in potential taxpayer subsidies for the Taiwan-based company. Jessycah Andersen, co-founder of the Gaia Coalition Network questions whether the 1,300 projected jobs will be long term, or mostly construction work. July 4, 2018

“How is this project really going to benefit our state when we are spending so much money on it? Plus, in the area of Racine, the unemployment rate is decently high and we’re just questioning what kind of jobs were going to be available for those people,” says Andersen. Governor Walker says the massive project will “transform the state” and make it “a magnet for millennials.” Republicans were mostly unified in support of Foxconn, saying it’s a once-a-generation opportunity to transform Wisconsin’s economy. But most Democrats – including all eight of those running against Walker – argue that the massive taxpayer

subsidies are too much. Andersen says Foxconn’s detractors want some assurance that taxpayers and the environment aren’t on the losing end of what they think is a bad deal. “We at least want to show that these sorts of operations should just be accepted in the future,” says Andersen. “And we can’t allow for mass urbanization to occur in our state, because we will lose all of our beautiful land and our resources.” Backers of the project say they are confident the Taiwanese company will become a major Wisconsin employer.

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Don’t Let a Vacation Derail Your Diet By Desert Star Staff Vacation season is here and it’s no surprise that what you eat can have an impact on your weight. In a study from the University of Georgia, 61 percent of the participants gained weight while on vacation, with an average gain of 0.7 pounds. Some even gained up to 7 pounds. Making healthy choices, even while on vacation, can be as easy as one, two, three when you have the right tools. Courtney McCormick, Corporate Dietitian at Nutrisystem, shares foods that should be on your watch list and go-to list, and how alcohol can fit into your vacation and weight loss plan – yes, you read that right! Foods on the Watch List • Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter: There’s not a big difference in calories between reduced and full-fat varieties. In fact, full-fat peanut butter is chock full of monounsaturated fats, which are good for your heart. You can also look for natural peanut butter, which usually has less salt and sugar. • Multigrain Bread: People who eat whole grains are at lower risk of certain chronic diseases. But read labels carefully. While the term “whole grain” is regulated, “multigrain,” “7-grain,” and “ancient grains” are just marketing terms. • Granola: Yes, granola can deliver protein and healthy fats, but eat it sparingly. One cup can have up to 600 calories

which is the same as a Big Mac. And that’s without milk! • Sports Drinks: Redflag number one: sugar is high on the ingredients list second only to water. Red-flag number two: there are twoand-a-half servings in each bottle, meaning you could be gulping down as much as 52.5 grams of sugar. • Fast Food Salads: Some fast food salads can have more calories, fat and sodium than burgers because of add-ons like cheese, meat and heavy dressings. Foods on the Go-To List • Fruits and Veggies: No surprise here! Essential to a healthy diet, pack that cooler with them for a healthful snacking alternative. • Nuts, Seeds and Popcorn: Healthy fats like nuts and seeds make great snacks

and crunchy salad toppers. Walnuts may be best when it comes to cutting inflammation and cholesterol. Just watch your portions – a little goes a long way. And, plain airpopped popcorn is a good alternative to chips, delivering fiber, vitamins and minerals. Also, one cup contains only around 30 calories. • Protein: Think eggs, chicken, lean steak, edamame, quinoa or protein shakes. Begin your day with protein and you’ll be off to a good start. • Healthy Sandwiches: Ditch white bread and rolls for whole grains and sandwiches with veggies and hummus instead of cheese. Room for Alcohol? Participants of the University of Georgia study doubled their alcohol consumption during vacations,

which contributed to weight gain. However, you don’t need to say no to alcohol altogether, just keep a few things in mind. Watch the added sugar of mixers and flavored liquors and choose light beers. Also, stick to drier wines, such as Merlot and Chardonnay, and opt for liquors like gin, vodka, rum, tequila, scotch and bourbon. And finally, remember to drink in moderation. One drink per day for women and two for men is best while on vacation. For more great tips, visit Nutrisystem’s website, The Leaf. Remember, vacation doesn’t need to hinder your weight loss efforts. Good choices can keep you on the weight loss track – on vacation and all year round! StatePoint

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5 Tips for Healthy Summer Hydration

By Desert Star Staff Summer provides countless opportunities to get outside for hiking, biking and running around with friends and family. However, having fun in the sun also requires proper hydration. While staying hydrated may seem easy, healthy hydration is not always a given. For example, the water coming out of your faucet can travel through miles of aging pipes before it reaches your home, potentially picking up unwanted contaminants such as lead, pesticides and industrial pollutants along the way. These tips can assist www.desertstarweekly.com

in achieving healthy hydration throughout the summer months: Drink Plenty of Water. It may seem simple, but consuming an appropriate amount of water can be especially important when temperatures reach sweltering levels. Since the human body is 60 percent water, it’s a vital step for your health to make sure you’re getting enough of it, which is why Healthline recommends 6-8 glasses (8 ounces each) of water per day. Make Sure It’s Pure. In addition to drinking the right amount of water, it’s also important to drink the right kind

of water. Consider installing an in-home filtered water solution like the PUR Advanced Faucet Filtration system. It’s certified to reduce more than 70 contaminants, including 99 percent of lead - more than any other brand, according to NSF. Filtered water can be used to refill water bottles and ice cube trays, prepare infant formula, cook and make beverages like coffee, tea and even smoothies. “Staying hydrated is especially important during the hot, summer months,” said Deb Mudway, PUR marketing vice president. “Our lead-reducing faucet filtration July 4, 2018

systems make it easy to enjoy cleaner, better-tasting water at home or on-the-go.” Take It To-Go. Keeping a bottle of water with you when you’re out and about is a convenient way to stay hydrated. Rather than disposable plastic water bottles, consider using a refillable, BPA-free bottle, which is a more environmentally friendly choice and typically more affordable. Add a Little Flavor. Quench your thirst and add some refreshing flavor and nutrients to your water by infusing it with strawberries, kiwi, orange, mint or melon slices. Eat Water-Rich Foods. An overlooked option for maintaining proper hydration is eating fruits and vegetables such as watermelon, cucumbers and celery that naturally contain water. For the freshest results, wash your fruits and vegetables with filtered water prior to eating them. Find more ways to ensure cleaner water consumption for proper summer hydration at PUR.com. #14193 Source: (Family Features) /PUR

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Evening of Be-Bop and Swing of the 50s and 60s Palm Springs International Shortfest at the Camelot Theatres June 19 @ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM AAP – Food Samaritans Indepen DANCE Day Party at the O’Donnell House July 4 @ 7:00 PM The Wedding Singer Presented at The Palm Canyon Theatre July 6 @ 8:00 PM Highlife with DJ Day at the Ace Hotel and Swim Club July 7 @ 8:00 AM Blue Lotus West Coast Tour July 21 @ 8:00 PM Splash House Palm Springs 2018 Aug. 10 2018 Palm Springs Comic Con at the Palm Springs Convention Center Aug. 24 @ 10:00 AM 28th Annual UCPIE Palm Springs Bowl A Thon Aug. 25

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The Desert Rose Playhouse July 29 @ 9:30 PM Independence Day Celebration at Civic Center Park July 4 @ 7:30 PM Coachella Valley Makers Market at Westfield First Level, Main Court July 7 @ 8:00 AM Coachella Valley Makers Market at Westfield Palm Desert, First Level, Main Court Aug. 4 @ 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Monument Night Adventure Sept. 8 @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM 2018 Desert Classic Dancesport Championships at Desert Springs Marriott in Palm Desert July 12 @ 8:00 AM Street Fair at The College of the Desert in Palm Desert July 14 @ 7:00 AM 12:00 PM Weekend Brunch at The Daily Grill on El Paseo in Palm Desert July 14 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monument Night Adventure at the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Visitors Center July 14 @ 8:45 PM - 10:00 PM Certified Farmers’ Market Inside the Palm Desert Westfield Mall July 15 @ 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Coffee with the Mayor - Public Invited: Palm Desert Library June 12 - 8:00 a.m. Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce Profit Connection Lunch: Chamber Offices 11:30 a.m. R.S.V.P. Required June 12 Continued on page 18

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

You begin to have a new sense of self identity, a new belief in yourself, new ways in relationship to others and new ways of cooperatively working in the world. Careful with communication, tend to health, create a time for regular exercise, review supplements and vitamins. Sometimes fiery signs cannot maintain a consistent health regimen. However, it’s vital to your daily tasks, upcoming demands and essential to longevity.

TAURUS In many ways you’re becoming more and more sensitive. You’re developing Pisces’ compassionate characteristics. Sometimes it’s difficult to perceive earth realities, difficult to walk a straight line and keep balance. Sometimes you’re clumsy and only the very present moment is real. Even with all these physical obstructions presented by Chiron, you will still “save the world”. Your protector is elephant god Ganesh, remover of obstacles.

GEMINI The message each week seems the same – the community and groups you participate in, the duality you present, all of these carry the love and wisdom from Sirius. Soon you must begin to discriminate and discern which groups stand with the Forces

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of Light and who the people of Goodwill are. It is toward these groups you will be magnetized. They call to you daily, each morning. Remember, always that disciples are known by their kindness.

CANCER So many things are culminating. Long held hopes and wishes bring forth new opportunities, aid and assistance. As you study and learn new information, especially about gardening and foods, you’re able to teach others ways to safeguard and sustain themselves. In return a deep love is given and received. New realities appear, new goals, hopes, wishes and dreams and a sense that you need subtle healing modalities.

LEO In the next year, as horizons expand, you will enter new groups and endeavors. You may wonder about unfamiliar places, seeking different cultures, people and places that change your life. You’re prepared for a new reality, new archetypes. See the next year as a philosophical adventure. A companion? I don’t know. You still have relationship wounds hidden away. Warm waters help.

VIRGO You’re working hard bringing forth all your hidden values. In the next months those values

may change. Be aware of this. You like to be practical and you’re ambitious. What for? Is it money, resources or being seen, known and understood? This is a complex question. Be aware of impatience and impulsiveness. Use resources with deep respect, wisdom and gratitude.

LIBRA Unusual events occur in the next months (till November). Money and relationships increase, then come and go, creating a deep awareness of resources. Sometimes we don’t know how to use money. Sometimes we give everything away. Talk with your partner, intimate, your I & Thou “other”. Share goals, dreams, wishes, hopes, fears and the handling of money. Come from the heart, always. You are fierce and independent. Slow down.

SCORPIO In all things, but especially food, diet, health and exercise there must be consistency. This may be a challenge. Uranus is creating unevenness everywhere. Anything in excess over time creates a health situation. Attempt to observe this. Ask if your daily work serves you while also helping others. In the months to come, the work you do and your perceptions about work change. Service is to be your middle name.

SAGITTARIUS

You will have days of transformation amidst days of harmony, ease and revelations. It will create a tension that creates attention to the creation of new things (artistic). You will express yourself differently. When in charge (a steward), you will enhance and improve everything and everyone. Simultaneously, you need a new sense of fun, pleasure, and perhaps even a new someone to “relate” to. A group calls.

CAPRICORN At times being the parent or head of household will feel so vast you’ll want to run away from home. Running is good (for exercise or running a race), but always you come home again. Everyone needs you. Oh, dear, if you hear the words “needs you” one more time, you’ll expire! You’re restless for new realities at home, needing more psychological, physical and emotional support. You need a new yet ancient foundation to belief in. Where’s your mommy?

everything new. Each week I repeat - careful with money and resources. Careful.

PISCES You’re in deep waters, on the edge of new archetypes, waiting for new realities, seeking new values, learning how to ask for, gather, receive and use resources. You pray for Right Stewardship and Right Timing. You want to begin something big, creating a safe haven. Observe all living systems; realize “the most diversity exists at the edges. It is here that change happens naturally.” Remain in the heart yet always at the edge. 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 Do you need to make an important decision? Are you learning new information, seeking it out, or is it finding you? Over time the lessons learned now will slowly be comprehended. Be in contact with brothers and sisters, relatives and family. Everyone’s changing. You are, too. Share with them, ask about their lives. You need to encounter

Ohio Union Leader: SCOTUS Ruling Blow to Middle Class

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a 1977 ruling that found unions can collect fees for non-political work that benefits all workers. (Pixabay) By Desert Star Staff COLUMBUS, Ohio – The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a decision Wednesday that will likely deliver a financial blow to public employee unions – and some groups say Ohio working

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families also will suffer. In a 5-to-4 vote, the high court ruled that non-union workers can’t be forced to pay so-called fair share fees to help cover the costs of collective bargaining and other work carried out by

public sector unions. The decision is widely viewed as a defeat to unions representing government workers nationwide. But Becky Higgins, president of the Ohio Education Association, July 4, 2018

says the implications are much broader. “The middle class is what has made this country, the United States, great, so any weakening of unions is going to mean that that middle class is not going to have the same rights and protections and pathways that the generations before enjoyed,” she states. The court overturned a 1977 ruling that found unions can collect fees for non-political work that benefits all workers. Opponents of fair share laws say it’s a win for workers who don’t want to be forced to pay for political speech they disagree with, and they maintain the decision will create more choice in the workplace. Heidi Shierholz, a former chief economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, points out it’s already illegal for fair share fees to be used for political activities. And she says giving workers a choice about paying their share of costs associated with negotiating

higher wages, benefits and filing workplace grievances is likely to produce what she calls a “free ride” effect. “Even if they value it highly, they may be unwilling to pay the dues, and that will starve the union of resources and will hurt the ability of the union to provide crucial services,” she states. “The real goal is to actually starve the unions to reduce their effectiveness.” Despite the ruling, Higgins says the OEA will continue fighting for health care and adequate wages for members, and for the tools and resources students need to succeed in school and life. “The intent was to silence our voices, weaken our unions,” she asserts. “That’s not going to happen. We are here, we’re not going away, and we’re going to continue to fight for our students.” 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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Heroic hosts snatch improbable shootout victory to stun Spain By Desert Star Staff Russia pulled off a spectacular and improbable victory to stun Spain after extra time and penalties at Luzhniki Stadium to keep their home World Cup hopes alive and send one of the pretournament favorites packing. In the end, it was a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout that decided the game, after a Sergei Ignashevich own goal and Artem Dzyuba penalty in normal time meant the two sides could not be separated after 120 minutes of football. With the result, Russia booked a quarter-final date in Sochi on July 7 against either Croatia or Denmark in the day’s other last 16 tie. Much of the talk before the game was about the importance of Russia’s ‘12th man’ in their raucous Luzhniki Stadium supporters. The

who brought it forward and laid it off for Golovin to curl a shot on his weaker right foot just past the far post of David De Gea’s goal. Russia did get their breakthrough when one of their attacks forward resulted in a corner. A Dzyuba header hit the arm of Pique, Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers belatedly pointed to the spot without confronting VAR and booked the Spain defender. Dzyuba the stepped up to fire the ball into the right hand side and send De Gea the wrong way to net his third in four World Cup games. The 12th man reacted with seismic cheers; the nation was level again and it was now all to play for in the Russian capital. Golovin battling hard in midfield, Russia still with their tactics of long ball up to Dzyuba.

With a little over five minutes of normal time left, Iniesta made his first meaningful contribution to the game when he brought a save low down to Akinfeev’s right from

sound of the national anthem bellowing from the 78,000 supporters in the stands ensured that man was the first to make itself counted. When the action got underway, Spain showed some of the football they are famous for, although their ‘tiki taka’ passing tactics were receive with boos from the crowd. Spain captain and talisman Sergio Ramos is perhaps the most vilified and sometimes reviled man in football, but every play and attack was built from the Spanish captain in defense. One of those attacks resulted in Yuri Zhirkov bringing down Nacho on the right flank. The resulting free kick found a dueling Ramos and veteran Russian counterpart Sergei Ignashevich. As the two tussled and tumbled to the floor, the ball came off the heel of Ignashevich and curled into the net past a rooted Akinfeev. After the goal Russia did have their moments, from a set piece and balls into the area for Dzyuba to nod down, whose 6ft 4in frame is always going to cause panic for opposition defenders. Golovin went close with 10 minutes of the first half remaining, beginning the attack for Dzyuba to head down. The ball found its way to Zobnin,

Diego Costa laid off to Isco, who went desperately close in an effort that was sure to have the collective heart in the mouths of every Russian fan inside the stadium. Russia’s tactics changed when Fedor Smolov, the forgotten golden boy of Russian football, came on to replace Dzyuba, who stopped and said a few words to Cherchesov, neither of the two men looked too pleased and have a difficult history together. Russia continued to press, and had a half-hearted penalty appeal when Golovin went down under a challenge of Ramos. Kuipers gave nothing as replays showed Ramos simply got himself in-between the onrushing midfielder and the ball. For the Spaniards, the introduction of iconic midfielder Andres Iniesta meant that Spain reverted to their more famously fluid football, formulating attacks with a string of passes, but none could find their way through up until the 80th minute. In the final 10 minutes, Iniesta uncharacteristically miskicked from a corner but Russia managed to get it away, Koke’s dangerous ball into the area moments later was headed away by Mario Fernandes.

20 yards, the ball cannoned out to Aspas, but his effort was turned away with cat-like reflexes by the veteran stopper. A hat-trick of corners in the final couple of minutes all resulted in nothing, the final of those seeing Ramos head over. Fernandes headed the ball clear from yet another Spain ball into the area with the last real attack of the 90 minutes and with that extra time was needed to separate the two sides. The first half of extra time saw the action go much the way of the last 20 minutes of normal time, with Russia hemmed in under wave after wave of Spanish attack. Marco Asensio forced a save from Akinfeev from 20 yards, Ignashevich also showed enough defensive nous to keep a livewire Aspas at bay. Aleksandr Golovin gave away a free-kick, replays showed he won the ball cleanly, but the free-kick only brought a tame goalward header from Gerard Pique that was comfortably caught by Akinfeev, the last action of the first half of extra time. Tired legs traipsed off the pitch but Spain looked spritely as they began the second half, but they could still find no way past the Russia defense. Hearts reached mouths again

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when substitute Rodrigo wrong-footed substitute Vladimir Granat and powered into the area with a strong run, his cross-shot was equalled by Akinfeev and Dani Carvajal’s follow-up was blocked, the Russian defense proving water-tight once again. Ignashevich gave away a silly foul halfway up his own half, the resulting inswinging free kick found its way past every player in the area but when Pique went down under a challenge from Ignashevich, the entire Spanish bench flew up and protested. Although it was enough to bring a VAR consultation no penalty was eventually given as there was no clear foul. Russia won a corner, Golovin to take it but when the ball broke clear from a wayward header, Smolov could do nothing. The two sides battles out the remaining minutes of the match at Luzhniki as the rain fell on Russia’s sporting epicenter. A Rodrigo shot saved by Akinfeev restored some hope and as the last attack of the 120

minutes. Penalties ensued. Ramos won the toss and elected to shoot towards the goal behind which Spanish fans had gathered, much to their delight at that end. Iniesta was first to take and score, sending Akinfeev the wrong way. An unsure Smolov alleviated fears by smashing cooly past De Gea. Pique stepped up and rifled in off the post, Ignashevich made a stuttering run-up and showed no nerves as he slotted in to make it 2-2. Then the real drama came as Koke had his shot blocked by Akinfeev, straight at the keeper diving to his right. Golovin shot home to have Russia take the lead 3-2 on penalties, almost firing through De Gea in the goal. Ramos, so often the villain, was the hero from the spot, calmly slotting away to level up again. Cheryshev netted his spot kick to make it four from four straight down the center of the goal. Aspas then missed his spot kick to send a rapturous Russia into the next round and keep the home dream alive.

FIFA WORLD CUP ROUND UP Round 16 June 30, 2018 France 4, Argentina 3 Uruguay 2, Portugal 1 July 1, 2018 Spain 1 (3), Russia 1 (4) Croatia 1 (3), Denmark 1 (2) July 2, 2018 Brazil 2, Mexico 0 Belgium, Japan More soccer news on page 12 DesertSTAR

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WITH BEVERLY COHN

“Our Very Own Carlin McCullough” – The Training of a Tennis Protégé Amanda Peet once said, “As an actor, my main focus is finding good writing and attacking a good role,” and her acting credits reflect that philosophy. A familiar face on episodic television programs such as The Good Wife, How I Met Your Mother, and Brockmire, Peet has also racked up an impressive list of screen credits in such films as Syriana, The X Files: I Want to Believe, The Whole Nine Yards, and Something’s Gotta Give. Twice named as one of the sexiest women in the world, Peet is far from just another pretty Hollywood face as she has emerged as a gifted playwright. The proof of the pudding is in her second theatrical work, Our Very Own Carlin McCullough, a fascinating play currently on stage at the Geffen Playhouse. The story predominantly centers around three characters – Carlin as the 10-year-old tennis protégé, excellently played by Abigail Dylan Harrison, her ambitious mother, Cyn, played by Mamie Gummer, and Jay the tennis coach, played by the most delightful Joe Tippett, whose pure characterization could stand as an acting lesson on how to develop a character organically with no false layering. While Gummer gives a creditable performance, it would be so much stronger if she eliminated all the quirky character traits including her constant tics and grimaces and stripped down her characterization to its pure essence. The days of the Sandy Dennis style of acting are long gone. The other characters include Carlin at 17, well played by Caroline Heffernan, and Salif, a tennis coach effectively performed by Tyee Tilghman. Carlin easily wins every competitive tennis match and mom quickly becomes aware

that her young daughter is a potential tennis champion and makes a deal with coach Jay to take over her training. As in any well-written play, conflict on how to turn this young girl into a champion erupts, with sexual tension building between the two adults. Carlin and her coach immediately bond and a loving, but disciplined relationship, is formed. But, there is conflict between mom and Jay and she constantly interferes offering counter suggestions, one of which will have negative consequences. It becomes a tug of war to see who has greater control over this young girl. Her coach wants Carlin to enter amateur tennis tournaments explaining that if she took one penny, she would be ineligible for a college tennis scholarship which he said would be a slam dunk. There are lots of laugh lines from her overbearing mother such as “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, as long as you win.” Jay trains his protégée with deep love and caring and tries to protect her from her mother’s growing ambitions. He fills Carlin’s young brain with unpressured direction to prevent her from burning out before she becomes the champion that he knows she can be. To relax her before a match, “You’re here to compete, not to win.” Cyn and Jay have some awkward moments growing out of their mutual attraction, which Jay holds at bay. Drinking heavily, Cyn playfully comments, “I would love to have a boyfriend but I’m in a committed relationship with alcohol.” The three travel together for different competitions and due to budget restrictions, share a single room with Jay sleeping on a folding bed. One night, Carlin decides she wants to sleep on the folding bed leaving no place for Jay other than to share the

L-R: Caroline Heffernan as the 17-year-old Carlin with her tennis coach Jay (Joe Tippett). Photo by Chris Whitaker bed with her mother and as he climbs into bed, there’s a black out so we don’t know if they do the deed. During one competition, Cyn meets Salif, a tennis coach who recognizes Carlin’s brilliance. He criticizes her present coach’s training and suggests that her daughter attend a tennis academy, which would be tuition free and where she would be put through vigorous training in preparation for future champion matches. Jay is furious and totally against this move. He argues that if she sends her daughter to the academy, there will be devastating results. However, mom is seduced by the appealing financial benefits and despite Jay’s intense objections, agrees to send her daughter to the academy. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to figure out what happens in the ensuing years and that Jay was correct in his dire predictions. Although you might figure out the consequences, Peet’s writing is so compelling that you become riveted to what unfolds on that stage, where the action takes place in three different settings excellently

designed by Tim Mackabee: Cyn’s kitchen, a motel room, and outside a tennis court. At the top of Act II, Carlin is now 17, has given up tennis, and is not in good shape. She has a foot injury and is burned out from the rigorous training she underwent at the academy. Just as Jay predicted, her playing became disastrous because she didn’t play the game the way he trained her and at this point her old coach is back in the picture. Carlin then receives an offer to attend college on a full scholarship and both her mother and Jay encourage her to sign the contract, which she eventually declines, opting to train with her coach to go pro. There is a tender moment when Carlin tries to seduce Jay, which results in an unexpected outcome. I’ve sat through many plays with a weak Act II, but thanks to Peet’s extremely well crafted script, and the sharp, sensitive direction of Tyne Rafaeli, the action moves smoothly. Even if you don’t understand technical tennis terms, Our Very Own Carlin

McCullough is a fascinating, unique story that will hold your attention to the very last piece of dialogue. One hopes that Peet is already at the computer working on her next play, which I eagerly look forward to seeing. “Our Very Own Carlin McCulough” The Audrey Skirball Theatre The Geffen Playhouse 10866 Le Conte Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 Playwright: Amanda Peet  Director: Tyne Rafaeli Set designer: Tim Mackabee Costume designer: Elizabeth Caitlin Ward  Lighting designer: Lap Chi Chu  Original Music & Sound Design: Lindsay Jones Sound designer: Lindsay Jones Tues.-Fri.: 8:00 pm Sat.: 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm Run: Sun.: 2:00 pm: & 7:00 pm Closing: Sunday, July 29, 2018 Tickets $60-85, Students: $25 310.208.5454 or www. geffenplayhouse.com

NC Could Tip the Scales Towards Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment

By Desert Star Staff RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina is poised to make history. Thirty-seven states — most recently Illinois — have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, which has been more than 40 years in the making. There is a renewed push to call on state lawmakers to ratify the ERA, which many think either already has been passed or isn’t needed, said Roberta Madden, co-president of the ERA North Carolina Alliance. “We have a problem with perception. We need to get people to understand that equality of rights for women is

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not in the Constitution,” Madden said. “Any law that has been passed can be taken away, and we’ve seen that happen on the federal and state levels. “ According to the ERA Coalition, 80 percent of those polled in 2016 said they believed men and women already are guaranteed equal rights under the U.S. Constitution. In the same poll, 94 percent were in favor of the amendment. There are currently bills in committee at the State Assembly which could lead to passing the ERA in the Tar Heel State in this session. In addition to having legislation poised for a vote

in this session, Madden said, North Carolina has a long history of activism. “We have such a dedicated group of volunteers. We have a lot of people who really care deeply about it,” she said. “I am one. I’ve been working on it for 46 years. I’ve been working on it for 46 years, ever since it came out of Congress. And we feel very strongly that women’s rights ought to be enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.” Ironically, North Carolina was in a similar position in 1920 with the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. The state could have cast the final required July 4, 2018

vote, but it was abandoned by lawmakers. Tennessee eventually cast the final vote.

Arizona and Virginia also are poised to pass the ERA in coming months.

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

Trio of Top-Tier Artists Return With Stellar Titles

Fans of classic rock, modern art rock and firstrate Americana will want to discover exciting new releases available now. Artist: Tommy Shaw and Contemporary Youth Orchestra Title: Sing for the Day! (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might like if you enjoy: Styx, the Moody Blues Tell me more: Filmed before a fervent audience at the Waetjen Auditorium in Cleveland in May 2016, “Sing for the Day!” was a unique concert featuring singersongwriter/guitarist Tommy Shaw and the Contemporary Youth Orchestra (CYO) that truly celebrates and expands the legacy of Shaw as well as the power of music to bridge generations. Under the direction of CYO founder Liza Grossman, the large group of teenaged musicians and singers are joined by guitarist/ music director Will Evankovich; together with Shaw they revisit and rework many of his best-

known hits from Styx and Damned Yankees. The versions here are mostly acoustic with a heavy dose of symphonic coloring that enhances many of the selections. This writer’s favorite performance on the title is a deeply affecting version of “Crystal Ball,” which also serves as the first commerciallyavailable recording with a lost verse that was never heard until this performance. Other standouts include an ambitious take of “Man in the Wilderness,” and a rousing version of “Renegade” — the latter with the audience’s impromptu clapping and a duel between Shaw on electric guitar and CYO alum violinist Lavinia Pavlish taking full advantage of the orchestra’s range. “Sing for the Day!” is available as a 13-track audio CD, as well as expansive bluray and Digital Audio/Video versions that include the 2016 concert. On the Blu-ray version (reviewed here), there is bonus audio of four tracks offered to a slide show with images captured during rehearsals

and the actual performance. Information: eagle-rock.com. Artist: Florence + the Machine Title: High As Hope (Republic Records) You might like if you enjoy: Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Bat for Lashes Tell me more: Since the release of Florence + the Machine’s debut “Lungs” in 2009, songstress Florence Welch and company have mined art rock, soul and baroque pop to create something that is truly their own. Fast forward to 2018 and Welch’s passionate and powerful vocals continue to shine on the troupe’s fourth full-length LP, “High As Hope.” In concert — notably a massive setting such as Coachella where Florence + the Machine have thrilled — the near-bombastic approach taken in favorites such as “Shake It Out,” “Only If for a Night” and “Dog Days Are Over” can thrill. But what Florence + the Machine have

Bob Marley & The Wailers Satisfy Our Souls

By Desert Star Staff LOS ANGELES, - On August 24, The Marley Family, Island Records, and UMe will collectively proclaim the sun is shining in celebration of 40 years of Kaya, Bob Marley & The Wailers’ historic March 1978 release. This most special anniversary edition will feature Stephen “Ragga” Marley’s exciting and vibrant new “Kaya 40” mixes of all ten tracks from the original album alongside its original mixes in 2CD and 180-gram 2LP configurations. (The digital version will be a standalone release of Stephen’s mixes only.) The album will also be available as a limited edition 180gram 2LP green vinyl version exclusively at BobMarley.com Recorded in London concurrently with the material that ultimately comprised 1977’s Exodus — a record proclaimed by Time Magazine in 1999 to be the Best Album of the 20th Century — Kaya is the perfect sonic-sibling bookend that shares all the joy, spirit, and www.desertstarweekly.com

literal DNA of some of Marley’s most groundbreaking material. Kaya contains a number of the most enduring, heartfelt songs in the entire Marley canon, including “Is This Love,” “Easy Skanking,” and “Sun Is Shining.” Kaya was initially released just one month ahead of Bob Marley & The Wailers headlining the legendary One Love Peace Concert at The National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica on April 22, 1978, an event that featured 16 of reggae’s biggest acts. One Love Peace was heralded as Marley’s triumphant return to his native soil, following his long exile in London after having fled the country as a result of a December 1976 assassination attempt at his Kingston homestead. The album was recorded with the then-new configuration of The Wailers that comprised brothers Carlton and Aston “Family Man” Barrett on drums and bass, Tyrone Downie on keyboards, Alvin “Seeco” Patterson on percussion, and the I Threes — Rita Marley, Marcia

Griffiths, and Judy Mowatt — on backing vocals, along with newest member Julian (Junior) Marvin on guitar. Two of Kaya’s songs had previously appeared in different arrangements on 1971’s Soul Revolution — the title track, and “Sun Is Shining.” Stephen’s goal in mixing

done on the 10-track “High As Hope” is craft a more nuanced and emotionally intimate journey via Welch’s sweeping impressions of love, loss, hope and faith. Sure there are big choruses where Welch can lift her wonderful soprano to the heavens, but the emotional quiet provides a masterful counterpoint across the disc. The lovely “Grace” and intoxicating “Patricia” are bolstered by this two-sided approach; earlier the leadoff cut “June” is anchored mostly by Welch’s voice until the song’s climatic finale. The Neo-classical ascent of “The End of Love” and confessional closer “No Choir” provide other rich forays on the disc. Those looking for the signature soulful rock need listen no further than the dramatic “Hunger,” an undeniable song that demands repeated listens. Information: florenceandthemachine.net. Artist: I See Hawks in L.A. Title: Live and Never Learn (Western Seeds Records) You might like if you enjoy: Gram Parsons, Kris Kristofferson, Merle Haggard Tell me more: Discerning music fans from Southern California know some of the region’s greatest artists of the ‘80s, ‘90s and ‘00s somehow never got their due. Psychic Rain, Altered State, dada, August Burning, Vinnie James, and Walter Clevenger & the

Kaya 40 was to create a balance that drew heavily from the original versions. Using Bob’s vocals from demos from original Kaya sessions that were recorded at different tempos, Stephen synched the vocals with alternate takes and layered it over different instrumental arrangements. Stephen tried to keep the flavor as authentic as possible. To mix the album, he used a similar minimal approach,

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Croatia beat Denmark on penalties to set up World Cup quarter-final

By Desert Star Staff Croatia set up a World Cup quarter-final against hosts Russia as penalty shootout heroics from goalkeeper Danijel Subasic as well as a winning spot-kick from Ivan Rakitic booked their place in the last eight. Croatia ran out winners after the scores remained at 1-1 following normal time and extra-time in Nizhny Novgorod. The game had started explosively with two goals in the opening four minutes, the first when Martin Jorgensen bundled the ball home, before Mario Mandzukic mishit a shot into the corner to equalize. The teams remained locked at 1-1 during normal time and throughout extratime, although it looked as if

Croatia would snatch the win when they were awarded a penalty four minutes from the end, but Kasper Schmeichel saved from Luka Modric. That set the stage for a penalty shootout in which Croatia prevailed 3-2. Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel, whose father Peter was cheering on from the stands, was unable to repel the final penalty from Barcelona’s Rakitic, despite saving two previous efforts in the shootout as well as the one from Modric in the dying minutes of extra time. Croatia ‘keeper Danijel Subasic’s contribution to the shootout was immense, saving efforts from Christian Eriksen, Lasse Schone and Nicolai Jorgensen – the latter of which

allowed Rakitic the opportunity for the winning penalty As for the game itself, the majority of the drama was bookmarked at either end of it. The tie between two sides unbeaten so far at Russia 2018 sparked into life early at Nizhny Novogrod Stadium with a goal for each within the first four minutes. Martin Jorgensen gave Denmark the perfect start, bundling the ball over the line following a long throw from the left, before Mario Mandzuckic leveled the match barely two minutes later. It was the first time in World Cup history that each team had found the net at such an early stage of the game, a statistic which suggested that we might have been in store

for a free-scoring classic. The reality was much, much different. The whirlwind start soon subsided to a slower, more technical rhythm with Modric the heartbeat of a talented midfield. Rebic too was causing problems down the Danish right, as Ipswich Town’s Jonas Knudsen appeared to struggle to adapt to Croatian creativity. Knudsen could have been responsible for conceding a penalty in the 20th minute but the referee adjudged his tussle with Mandzuckic inside the box to be fair game. Perisic was becoming a growing influence and was tasked with supplying crosses to the towering Juventus striker but the combined efforts of Danish captain Simon Kjaer and Schmeichel kept the Croats at bay. Perhaps sensing that they were being overrun on the flanks, Denmark opted to play deeper as the first half wore on, though this restricted Eriksen’s impact on proceedings. The Tottenham man did come to life on the half hour however, sliding a delicate ball to Braithwaite who was unable to tease it past the onrushing Subasic. The second half took much the same shape as the first. Both sides were content to play at a canter and with Croatia’s early verve now absent. Coach Zlatko Dalic brought Mateo Kovacic on and Real

By Desert Star Staff A second-half Neymar strike and assist for Roberto Firmino was enough to send Mexico home and book Brazil’s place in the World Cup quarter-final with a 2-0 win over ‘El Tri’ in Samara. Brazilian number 10 Neymar played the role of hero and villain in the match at Cosmos Arena with his side’s opener on 51 minutes and then provided the assist for substitute Firmino to complete a secondhalf double that sank Mexico. However, the striker did also take center stage for his play-acting skills throughout the game, and in particular in reaction to a ‘challenge’ from Mexico defender Miguel Layun, which drew criticism from fans and fellow pros alike. When the action got underway in the torrid heat in Samara, the early moments produced end-to-end action that featured an early shot on goal by Neymar that Guillermo Ochoa palmed away. For Mexico, Carlos Vela proved a constant threat from the left flank, the first evidence of that coming in the shape of a cross-field ball behind the defense to Hirving ‘Chucky’ Lozano. However, the hero in El Tri’s shock 1-0 win over Germany couldn’t maneuver

enough space to find the goal and his shot was blocked. It was the start of some good pressure from Mexico, with Vela again creating danger from the left and crossing the ball into the box to Hector Herrera, who sold a brilliant dummy but his shot was eventually blocked. It wouldn’t have been unfair to say in a good chunk of the first half that Mexico overran the Brazilians, who retaliated with a combination from Philippe Coutinho and Gabriel Jesus, which resulted in a shot cannoning off Ochoa’s foot. Moments later and Jesus the carved out another chance on his favorite left foot, but Ochoa was equal to it again. Despite the early first-half action, both sides went into the break with the scores level. After the restart Brazil began with more intent, sensing their tactical pressing of 4-42 when not in possession and Neymar drawing out the full back in attack had begun to frustrate Mexico. Their persistence paid off when, on 51 minutes, Neymar cut inside from the left flank and laid off a beautiful backheel on the edge of the area to Willian, who showed a blistering turn of pace to drive the ball into the

box and then cut the ball across goal. The Brazil number 10, who had continued his run into the area, was on hand to dive in and poke home from close range. After the goal Mexico continued to push forward, Chucky Lozano leading the attack from his role as second striker, but Neymar had found his groove, providing a reminder of his presence by curling a shot over Ochoa’s bar. Mexico’s frustration was apparent when Hector Herrera was booked for bringing back a rampant Willian, who had had things go much his own way in the center of the field. From then on, the two sides participated in an oldfashioned shootout. Paulinho

should have done better from a fantastic cutback, but his shot was straight at Ochoa, before minutes later Vela curled a dangerous left-foot shot towards goal that was tipped over by Alisson. At the other end, Willian fired an effort that this time forced Ochoa into a save from a shot surprisingly not directed down the afroed ‘keeper’s throat. Willian came marauding through midfield again, laying off to Neymar in the box, whose low shot was deflected wide. Neymar’s play-acting reached bizarre new levels when, while sat on the sideline, Layun approached and the front of his boot appeared to touch Neymar’s lower leg. The

Madrid man upped the tempo considerably, earning a standing ovation from the crowd for one particularly impressive backheel. It soon became apparent that this match was prophesied to go to extra time and it was only then that Denmark began looking the more likely to conjure an opening. Knudsen long throws were causing huge problems a Croatian backline running on fumes. It would be the 115th minute before the game’s first real talking point since the opening four, when Kramaric was taken down inside the box after rounding ‘keeper Schmeichel following a precise through-ball from Modric. With the empty goal at his mercy the forward was tackled from behind by Jorgensen, a clear foul which - stunningly - was only deemed worthy of a yellow card despite it impeding a clear goalscoring opportunity. Luka Modric’s miss confounded Croatian anxiety, with Schmeichel saving to his right. When the Leicester City man saved the first in the ensuing shootout from Milan Badelj, it seemed for a moment that fate was backing the Danes but even those great Schmeichel goalkeeping genes were eclipsed by Subasic, whose three shootout saves were enough to guarantee Croatia’s place in the World Cup quarter finals.

ridiculous overreaction from the forward drew criticism from fans and fellow players alike. Nevertheless, it was Neymar who drove Brazil forward. The second goal was almost a carbon copy of the first, when Neymar turned provider, bounding down on goal before letting off a shot that was touched away by Ochoa’s foot, but only into the path of an onrushing Roberto Firmino for the substitute to double Brazil’s lead. That’s how the score stayed as The Samba Boys booked their place in the quarterfinal date on July 6 with a 2-0 win, despite the scathing criticism of their leading man.

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NCPC Announced “Stop Fakes” Video Contest Winners By Desert Star Staff WASHINGTON, - The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC), along with Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is excited to congratulate Anthony Pegg as the winner of the “Stop Fakes” video contest. The contest was created to help promote awareness around the safety risks of using counterfeit power accessories, such as batteries, chargers, and external flashes, as well as how to avoid counterfeit products. Entrants were asked to create an original video demonstrating their creative interpretation of one or more of 10 anti-counterfeit tips. The winning video was judged based on creativity, originality, effectiveness, and clarity of the “Stop Fakes”

theme based on at least one of the anti-counterfeit tips. As the grand prize winner, Mr. Pegg received a Canon EOS 5D Mark IV EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM Kit, and his video will be distributed to over 1,500 media outlets nationwide as part of the anti-counterfeit consumer awareness campaign. Mr. Pegg, who has a degree in filmmaking stated, “My intention is to hopefully prevent future photographers or videographers from making the mistake of using counterfeit electronics.” “Including consumers has made this an exciting contest,” said Ann Harkins, president and CEO of NCPC. “To see the enthusiasm from consumers and the thought, creativity, and production quality they put into these videos about the dangers

of counterfeits was impressive.” Additionally, prizes were awarded to the first runnerup, Josh Gulden and second

runner-up, Skyeler O’Brien. To view the winning videos, visit: stopfakescontest.ncpc. org. To learn more about

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from their own newsroom. While the motive is not yet known, many speculate the shooting is a realization of fears after months of verbal and online attacks on reporters and news organizations, fueled by President Donald Trump. New York City police have tighten security for news organizations there, and Society of Professional Journalists President Rebecca Baker is calling on reporters, photographers and editors to remain vigilant. “You know, SPJ wants all journalists to stay safe and stay strong,” says Baker. The newspaper is part of the Baltimore Sun Media Group. Capital Gazette Communications also publishes the Maryland Gazette and CapitalGazette.com.

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Journalism Community Mourns Loss of Lives at Capital Gazette

By Desert Star Staff ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In what appears to be one of the deadliest attacks on journalists in U.S. history,

the nation’s journalism associations are offering all available resources to support The Capital Gazette. Police continue to

investigate and interrogate the gunman who opened fire at the Annapolis newspaper, killing five and gravely injuring several others, as

the journalism community bands together to support the victims, survivors and families. Rebecca Snyder executive director of the Maryland, Delaware and DC Press Association says they are deeply saddened by the news. “Our hearts go out to the families and to the victims, and we stand ready to help members of our fellow newsroom in any way,” says Snyder. “The Capital Gazette is a critical part of the community, in Annapolis and in our association. We stand firmly with them and grieve their losses.” The gunman, who’s name was not immediately released, was believed to have used a shotgun, according to officials briefed on the investigation. Even after the ordeal, surviving staff at the Gazette continued reporting on the chaos,

By Desert Star Staff If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffers from a chronic illness that requires using needles or sharps outside of the doctor’s office, you may question how to dispose of them safely. There is plenty of information available, but the proper disposal method may be different depending on where you live, work or travel. To help ensure people who use needles and sharps at home or on-the-go know how to dispose of them easily and safely, NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization that provides health care information to consumers, developed tools at SafeNeedleDisposal.org. “Most people want to do the right thing, but they need specific, succinct information on safe sharps disposal,”

said Richard J. Sagall, MD, president of NeedyMeds. “For local guidance presented in a way that is easy to follow, our website is a one-stop-shop.” According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sharps that are not disposed of properly may cause injury. In order to increase awareness and minimize risk, people who use sharps are encouraged to learn more about local regulations and disposal options. In many states and communities, people who use sharps may dispose of them by following these three simple steps: 1. Place used sharps in a strong, plastic container like a laundry detergent or bleach bottle. 2. Seal the container

with duct tape and label “do not recycle.” 3. Place the sealed container in the trash, never the recycling. “Some locations have different disposal regulations,

which may require people in those areas to take used sharps to special collection points,” Sagall said. “SafeNeedleDisposal. org helps people learn how to get rid of used sharps safely,

Capital Gazette reporters were put in the frightening situation of covering a mass shooting in their own building on Thursday. (Pixabay)

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Cool Summertime Kitchen Hacks chilled version can keep you caffeinated and cool during those extra hot days. Wishing for Watermelon: Watermelon might be the unofficial fruit of summer; it’s sweet, refreshing and a backyard barbecue staple. However, it can be messy, difficult to cut and challenging to devour. For less mess and more enjoyment, cut the watermelon in half crosswise then cut each half vertically into a grid to create easy-to-eat, snackperfect sticks of watermelon. No-Mess Sides: After a long day at work, going home to cook is one of the last things many people want to do. Try something quick, easy and multi-purpose like mix-and-serve slaw. Combine one bag of slaw mix with one jar of Litehouse Coleslaw Dressing, which is made extra thick and creamy with freshly made mayonnaise for a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. The dressing is sold cold, so there is no need for chill time – just mix and serve. This cool, crunchy slaw can be

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By Desert Star Staff Summer is a time for relaxing, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Yet for some, the warmer months can be hectic and busy, and often go by too quickly. When the little ones have soccer practice and the adults need some alone time by the pool, there isn’t always time to prepare a home-cooked meal

or toil away in the kitchen. Ideal summertime meals, snacks and drinks should be refreshing, light, delicious and of course, easy on time and your budget. Try these fresh summertime kitchen hacks and enjoy more time outdoors with friends and family, and less time sweating in the kitchen. Ice Pop Paradise: For an easy dessert, try making homemade ice pops.

By Desert Star Staff The warmer months can bring a sense of new beginnings. While you’re taking in the sights and sounds of the seasons, it’s the perfect time to give your dining routine some fresh perspective. Get ready to enjoy the refreshing bounty of the season with these tips that can make it simple to enjoy outdoor dining: Use fresh ingredients: Fresh simply tastes better. Take advantage of early crops and make the most of a kitchen herb garden. Look to incorporate fresh herbs, like thyme and parsley, and veggies, including artichokes and asparagus, which are at their peaks during warmer months. Seasonal salads: Salads are another way to enjoy warm-weather flavors. Try switching out root veggies for fresh fruits and berries or add lighter ingredients like

quinoa and avocado. Visit your local farmer’s market for inspiration and let your taste buds be your guide. Pair appropriately: As the seasons change, it’s a great opportunity to switch up your wine selections. The warmer weather typically calls for lighter fare that pairs best with a white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or rosé. Try keeping versatile and affordable bottles on-hand that pair well with warm-weather meals, such as Josh Cellars California Rosé or The Crossings New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Take it outdoors: Warmer weather means it’s time to embrace the delicious blend of sunshine and warm breezes. Make time to enjoy an outdoor picnic lunch or an al fresco dinner. Be sure to add some ambient lighting so you can linger after the sun sets. Keep it simple: Skip the

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By Desert Star Staff Georgia deputies got a lucky break when they stumbled upon a massive, $1.2 million marijuana grow house, while making a house call on an unrelated matter in Cherokee County. The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office paid a visit to the home of Carlos SuarezDiaz Canton on Friday, looking for a suspect to serve a felony arrest warrant. They found a lot more than they’d bargained for when they

entered the basement: A forest of plump marijuana plants. “When deputies attempted to make contact with the wanted subject, not SuarezDiaz, they located an unsecured door in the basement area of the home.” Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds said in a statement. “When the deputy opened that door they observed what appeared to be a large marijuana grow house.” The grow house contained a whopping 247 plants and over 100 pounds of weed. According

to authorities, the drugs had a street value of $1,287,000. “This is not a mom and pop operation. This is a very sophisticated operation,” Cmdr. Phil Price of Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad told WSBTV. The deputies then spotted Suarez-Diaz, who ran from the house when he saw the authorities. The deputies chased him over several fences in neighboring backyards before they caught him. Suarez-Diaz has been

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: TACA EVENT CATERING; TACA TACOS EVENT CATERING, 2900 E RAMON RD, APT #60, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264 Riverside County; Full name of registrant DANIEL BRAD FELIX Business is conducted by: INDIVIDAUL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DANIEL BRAD FELIX. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 13, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201808474. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 20, OF: BARBARA FLORENCE HENDERSON CASE 27, JULY 4, 11, 2018. DSW18-1179. NO. PRIN 1802060 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING or both of BARBARA FLORENCE HENDERSON BUSINESS AS: ANYTIME HEATING AND AIR . A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by CONDITIONING, 69291 GOLDEN WEST DR, RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA. 92241 Riverside the Superior Court of California, County of RIVER- County; Full name of registrant EDWARD DAVID SIDE. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that ORTEGA, 69291 GOLDEN WEST DR., DESERT RIVERSIDE COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be HOT SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 92241 Business is appointed as personal representative to administer conducted by: INDIVIDAUL. Registrant commenced the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests to transact business under the fictitious name(s) authority to administer the estate under the Indepen- listed above on 06/05/2018. I declare that all the dent Administration of Estates Act . (This authority information in this statement is true and correct. (A will allow the personal representative to take many registrant, who declares as true, information which actions without obtaining court approval. Before he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) taking certain very important actions, however, the Signed EDWARD DAVID ORTEGA. This statement personal representative will be required to give no- was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County tice to interested persons unless they have waived on JUNE 18, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County notice or consented to the proposed action.) The Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201808631. NOTICE — independent administration authority will be granted THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT unless an interested person files an objection to EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS the petition and shows good cause why the court FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT petition will be held in this court as follows: JULY MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING 24, 2018 at 8:45AM in Dept. 1A located at 46-200 OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHOOASIS STREET, INDIO, CA 92201 IF YOU OBJECT RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS to the granting of the petition, you should appear at BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS the hearing and state your objections or file written OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR objections with the court before the hearing. Your COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., appearance may be in person or by your attorney. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 20, IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor 27, JULY 4, 11, 2018. DSW18-1178. of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representa- FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT tive appointed by the court within the later of either THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING (1) four months from the date of first issuance of BUSINESS AS: DR. LEE BEAUMONT DENTAL, letters to a general personal representative, as 930 BEAUMONT AVE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223. defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Riverside County; Full name of registrant DAE Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or WON LEE DDS, INC. 930-940 BEAUMONT AVE, personal delivery to you of a notice under section BEAUMONT, CA. 92223. Business is conducted 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other Cali- by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun fornia statutes and legal authority may affect your to transact business under the fictitious name(s) rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with listed above. I declare that all the information in this an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are declares as true, information which he or she knows a person interested in the estate, you may file with to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed DAE WON the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) LEE, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 7, 2018. assets or of any petition or account as provided in Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special No.R-201808241. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS Notice form is available from the court clerk. At- BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE torney for Petitioner TONI EGGEBRAATEN, Esq., YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE 77564 Country Club Drive, #191 Palm Desert, CA OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI92211. (760) 772-4292. Publish JUNE, 27, JULY 4, TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS 11, 2018. 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USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2018. DSW18-1177. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: MG ASSURATHON INSURANCE SERVICES, 44401 PORTOLDA AVE , PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant SONA- -HAKOBYAN 44401 PORTOLA AVE, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime) Signed SONA HAKOBYAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 4, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201807959. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 13, 20, 27, 2018, July 4, 2018. DSW18-1174. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: HIGHLAND SPRINGS IMAGING CENTER, 81 SOUTH HIGHLAND SPRINGS, AVENUE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223.Riverside County; Full name of registrant BEAUMONT RADIOLOGY SERVICES LLC, 81 SOUTH HIGHLAND SPRINGS AVENUE, BEAUMONT, CA 92223/CA. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 05/05/2018. 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 GLENYS AMELIA JONES, MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 05, 2018. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No.R-201808022. 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 IOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). June 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018. DSW18-1173. APN: 665-070-003-9 OTHER: 5935639 FILE: TS180401 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/13/2017 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 Aileen Ayala, a single woman Recorded on 9/22/2017 as Instrument No.

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2017-0394829, 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 4/02/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0123915 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 7/24/2018 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: PARCEL 49 OF SUNNY SANDS RANCHOS, UNIT NO. 2, A RECORD OF SURVEY OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 3 SOUTH, RANGE 4 EAST, AS RECORDED IN RECORD OF SURVEY BOOK 21 PAGE 55, OF RECORDS OF SURVEY, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purposed to be: Vacant Land, Desert Hot Springs, CA, directions may be obtained be written request submitted to the Beneficiary within 10 days after the first publication of the notice at the address below. 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: $654,172.22(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

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Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 180401 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 Beneficiary: Martin Flynn, et all as assigned 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: 7/02/2018 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0335662 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/04/2018, 07/11/2018, 07/18/2018. DSW18-1183 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 138246 Title No. 730-1801854-70 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/25/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 08/01/2018 at 9:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/07/2005, as Instrument No. 20050737162 and Modified by Modification Recorded on 12/24/07 by Instrument No. 2007-0762459 and Modified by Modification Recorded on 11/12/15 by Instrument No. 2015-0497593, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of California, executed by Gary Moore, A Married Man as His Sole and Separate Property, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), at 2410 Wardlow Road #104, Corona, CA 92880 – Auction. com Room. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 661-311-007-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 9693 El Rio Lane, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, 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: $302,100.33 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated: 6/20/2018 THE MORTGAGE LAW FIRM, PLC Adriana Durham/Authorized Signature 27455 Tierra Alta Way, Ste. B, Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 465-8200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION

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PLEASE CALL (800) 280-2832 The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 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: 138246. 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. A-4661769 07/06/2018, 07/13/2018, 07/20/2018. DSW18-1182 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TTD No.: 181081169084-1 Control No.: XXXXXX6727 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/13/2005 UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/31/2018 at 09:00AM., TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 06/21/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0489110, in book XXX, page XXX , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA, executed by BUFORD W. CAMPBELL AND JOAN M. CAMPBELL, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, and State described as: APN No.: 645-300-056-1 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is

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purported to be: 18725 DOWELL LANE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale of property will be made in “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, 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 $237,931.02 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 on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkasap.com or www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 181081169084-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 06/22/2018 TITLE TRUST DEED ICE COMPANY, As Trustee ARLENE BEHR, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER TITLE TRUST DEED SERVICE COMPANY 26540 Agoura Road Suite 102 Calabasas, CA 91302 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.servicelinkasap.com or Sale Line: 916-939-0772 or Login to: www.nationwideposting. com If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any

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reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.. We are assisting the Beneficiary to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used for that purpose whether received orally or in writing. NPP0335111 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/27/2018, 07/04/2018, 07/11/2018 DSW18-1181 APN: 639-241-043-2 OTHER: 5935532 FILE: TS180305 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/19/2015 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 JMAR Construction, Inc. Recorded on 10/19/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0458462, 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 3/16/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0099979 of said Official Records, WILL SELL on 7/10/2018 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: 66444 3rd Street Desert Hot Springs, 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: $31,101.20 (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

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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 180305 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: 6/14/2018 KIMBERLY CURRAN TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER NPP0334577 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/20/2018, 06/27/2018, 07/04/2018. DSW18-1176 T.S. No. 038628-CA APN: 689-151-021-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/18/2018 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/25/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0152650, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RON C BAILEY, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: AUCTION.COM ROOM, 2410 WARDLOW ROAD #104, CORONA, CA 92880 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common des-

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ignation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 70033 MIRAGE COVE DRIVE #8 RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $190,693.81 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The 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 on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 038628-CA. 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: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117. Publish June 20, 27, 2018, July 4, 2018. DSW18-1175

Measuring the Social and Economic Costs of Detention, Deportation By Desert Star Staff DENVER — As officials struggle to meet a courtordered deadline to reunite families separated at the U.S.Mexico border, a new report calculates the economic and social costs of current detention and deportation policies. Christina Zaldivar participated in the Colorado Fiscal Institute survey. Her husband is in deportation proceedings. She said on top of mounting legal bills in a ten-year battle to keep him in the U.S., their children live in constant fear of the police, frequently perceived as ICE agents or collaborators. “Which is very sad,” Zaldivar said; “because if my children were ever placed in a position of either they were lost, or they needed some actual legit assistance, they now have a legit fear if they call and ask for help, something bad will happen to any member of the community.” In the survey, more than 80 percent of parents reported children had experienced anxiety, fear, depression or separation trauma after a parent was deported, and over half sought treatment. The report said if current policies continue, Colorado taxpayers could end up on the hook for some $148 million in mental health costs. Supporters of increasing deportations and border security say immigrants need to abide by U.S. laws and enter the country

through proper channels. Esther Turcios, policy analyst at the Colorado Fiscal Institute and the report’s lead author, said in 2014, immigrant-led households added more than $10 billion to the state’s economy and paid over $3 billion in federal, state, and local taxes. She said one common misconception is that immigrants don’t want to follow the rules to live in the U.S. legally. “I think a lot of people don’t understand as well that a lot of the immigrants who are here came here in a legal manner, whether it was a visa – a student visa or work visa,” Turcios said. “There really is no easy road map or easy path to become a citizen.” Zaldivar said she agrees, and added that many immigrant families have deep connections with their communities. “Everybody says, ‘Do it the legal way.’ Many of us have tried,” Zaldivar said. “A lot of them who are fighting their deportation cases have been here 20, 30, 40 years. This is basically the only home they’ve known for the last 40 years.” The report recommends repealing current detention and deportation policies, and calls for enforcement efforts that prioritize family unity over separation. In Colorado, more than 250,000 residents live in households with an undocumented family member, including an estimated 130,000 children.

The Zaldivars are among almost 277,000 Colorado residents living in households with an undocumented family member, including an estimated 130,000 children. (Zaldivar family)

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How to Get the Best Deals Online

Photo courtesy of Getty Images By Desert Star Staff There are obvious benefits to shopping online. You can skip the lines and congested parking lots all while taking your time and enjoying the comfort of shopping in your pajamas. One of the biggest draws, however, is the potential money savings. Learn how to make the most of your online shopping and nab the best digital deals with these tips: Subscribe to email lists. In the past, most people avoided email lists like the plague. However, email subscribers get some of the best deals that retailers offer, so if you can tolerate a few more messages in your inbox, it’s a good way to stay in-the-know

about sales and promotions. Combine membership benefits. Many member-based programs are expanding their partnerships with other retailers to offer enhanced benefits. Keeping tabs on the latest offers can ensure you’re maximizing your membership. One example is Woot.com, which features daily deals on items ranging from top tech gadgets to kitchen gizmos to sporting goods, and now offers free shipping for Amazon Prime members. Visit woot. com/prime to learn more. Seek out discount codes. Whether you subscribe to a site that aggregates codes, rely on a browser extension or even do a manual search, wait to confirm an order until

first checking to see if there are any discount codes available. Some retailers make it easier than others by having a code tool built into their checkout screen, but even if they don’t, it can be worth the extra time to verify the current offers. Check in on daily deals. Many online retailers specialize in daily deals and site-wide offers, which you can explore by visiting the individual sites or, in some cases, registering for notifications. Be aware that many of these deals are available for a limited time and in limited quantities, such as on Woot.com, which launches new deals every 30 minutes on select days. It’s to your advantage to understand how often your favorite sites post

new deals and the flash sales they offer. Some of the best ways to stay connected are by subscribing to the site’s newsletter or following the site’s social media channels. Use your shopping cart. Retailers have become quite sophisticated at monitoring shoppers’ habits and behaviors, and while it may feel a little invasive, it can pay off to your advantage. For example, if you place items in your shopping cart then close out of your browser, it’s possible you’ll receive an email within the next day or two with an offer to incentivize you to complete your purchase. Take advantage of free shipping. If your purchase isn’t time-sensitive or you have some flexibility, take advantage of free shipping offers. Look for sites that provide free shipping for shoppers, or those that don’t offer free shipping every day but regularly run free shipping promotions. Check shipping thresholds to see when free shipping becomes available (often based on the price of the order) and consider combining purchases to take advantage of free shipping offers. Once you have a few tricks in place, scoring savings online can be more lucrative and easier than old-school coupon clipping. Combine that with the convenience of shopping from home and you’ve got one smart deal.

Secrets for a Well-Maintained Lawn

By Desert Star Staff Growing a healthy, appealing lawn isn’t about doing one thing right; it’s about doing a combination of things right. Different aspects of lawn maintenance, whether it’s watering, fertilizing or mowing, are interrelated. If you complete one task incorrectly – or skip it entirely – you may increase problems with insects, diseases and weeds. To help you on your way to manicuring a well-maintained lawn, BioAdvanced lawn and garden expert Lance Walheim recommends these steps: Grow the Right Grass: Different grasses grow in different areas of the country. Warm-season grasses, including bahiagrass, Bermuda grass, St. Augustine grass and zoysia, usually grow in warmer, more southerly regions. Coolseason grasses are typically grown in cooler, more northerly regions and include fescues, Kentucky bluegrass and ryegrass. Check with your local Cooperative Extension office to learn which types of grass grow best in your area. Mow Properly: Start by cutting with a sharp mower blade that cuts grass cleanly,

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without tearing or shredding. Proper mowing height depends on grass type and time of year. Mow when the grass reaches one-third higher than the recommended mowing height. Set your mower at the upper end of recommended height range during the hottest time of the year to encourage deeper roots. Vary your mowing pattern to avoid creating ruts in the lawn. Avoid mowing when soil is wet or you can risk tearing up grass and soil. Leave grass clippings on the lawn to contribute organic matter to the soil and reduce fertilizer needs. Water Correctly: Provide adequate moisture to grass, especially during episodes of drought or high temperatures. Provide deep (6-8 inches), infrequent irrigation, allowing the lawn to partially dry out between watering cycles. This promotes healthy, deeper roots that can better withstand dry periods. Fertilize: Before you start a fertilizer program, conduct a soil test so you know you’re applying the correct blend of nutrients. In some parts of the country, soils may be acidic or alkaline and require additions of iron, magnesium

or lime. Also, different types of grass need to be fertilized at different times of the year. Scout for Problems: Like any landscape planting, lawns can suffer from a variety of problems. Weeds, bare spots, insects and diseases can weaken and even destroy a healthy lawn if left untreated. Keep an eye out for problems in your lawn with these tips: • Deal with weeds when you first see them because one weed can lead to more. Study the types of weed killers available and when to use each variety. For example, BioAdvanced All-In-One Weed & Feed kills broadleaf and grassy weeds, including crabgrass, and also fertilizes. Even if you didn’t apply crabgrass preventer, it can be applied in the spring and includes Micro-Feed Action to create a nutritious, resilient root zone environment.

• When a bare spot appears, figure out the cause and deal with it. Open soil extends an invitation to weeds, so repair bare spots as quickly as possible. • Be on the lookout for insects. Some of the signs of problems to look for are animals like skunks or raccoons digging up lawn areas or flocks of birds feeding on turf. This could be a sign of white grubs, a common lawn pest, requiring different methods of control depending on time of year. Aerate and Dethatch Compacted soil doesn’t allow air and water to reach grass roots, which can result in unhealthy grass. Aerating helps relieve soil compaction and reduces thatch. For more lawn care tips and specifics on mowing, watering, fertilizing and weed control, visit bioadvanced. com. Family Features

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A Course in Miracles discussion and study group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista Rd. For info 805-440-9149. Sandpiper Resort, The cost is $6 per class / 5 classes for $25. Scholarships are available. For further information please call Rene’ with All Desert Aquatics at 760329-3212 Sandpiper Resort, 12800 Foxdale Dr., DHS The cost is $6 per class / 5 classes for $25. Scholarships are available. For further information please call Rene’ with All Desert Aquatics at 760-329-3212

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Michael McDonald Brings His Distinctive and Soulvul Voice to Fantasy Springs July 7 @ 8:00 PM Counting Crows Brings Their Decades of Hits to Fantasy Springs Resort July 13 @ 8:00 PM Grammy® Winning Artist Pitbull Performs at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino July 21 @ 8:00 PM Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin To Rock at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Aug. 3 @ 8:00 PM Roger Daltrey Announces New Album And Solo Tour Stop Fantasy Springs Aug. 18 @ 8:00 AM Peter Frampton Comes Alive at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Aug. 31 @ 8:00 PM

RANCHO MIRAGE Kenny Loggins Performs

at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino July 7 @ 8:00 PM The Village People with Special Gues A Taste of Honey featuring JaniceMarie at Agua Caliente July 14 @ 8:00 PM

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A Course In Miracles (ACIM) study group held at the Center for the Open Rose every Saturday at 12:30 p.m. Bring a pot-luck snack. Call Tom Devereaux at 760-5675890 for directions. Cost $5 donation. Distance and Reiki Healing group session held every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. (after ACIM) at the Center for the Open Rose. Call 760-567-5890 leave message. Donations accepted. www.desertstarweekly.com

Must-Have Recipes for Your Summer Soirees By Desert Star Staff Summer is all about enjoying the warm weather with family and friends, but even with the longer summer days, the season can feel short for many. That’s why it’s important to make the most of summer by maximizing your fun in the sun with some of the best memories being made while entertaining al fresco. For a fun-filled, yet relaxing summer, it’s important to keep the essentials on-hand for easy entertaining. From bright decor to refreshing drinks and fresh ingredients, party prep ensures you save time and money, and are always ready to wine and dine your guests. No matter the occasion, a store like ALDI can be your guide to summer entertaining with everything you need to celebrate the season, including high-quality and affordable ingredients for this summer’s must-have recipes. A fresh and easy recipe to try this summer is Grilled Chicken and Pineapple Skewers with LemonCucumber Salsa. This entree pairs perfectly with a crisp, fruit-forward wine like Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc

CITRUS GINGER ROSÉ PUNCH

GRILLED CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS WITH LEMONCUCUMBER SALSAWITH COFFEE COCOA DRY RUB

Recipe courtesy of Chef Leigh An, ALDI Test Kitchen

Recipe courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes | Servings: 4

1/2 cup minced ginger 1 cup Baker’s Corner Granulated Sugar 1 cup water 2 bottles (750 milliliters each) Trestoria Rosé, chilled 5 cans (12 ounces each) PurAqua Belle Vie Grapefruit Sparkling Water, chilled 2 cans (12 ounces each) PurAqua Belle Vie Lemon Sparkling Water, chilled

8 skewers 1 pineapple 2 tablespoons Carlini Vegetable Oil 1/2 teaspoon Stonemill Iodized Salt 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper 1 3/4 pounds Never Any! Fresh Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces

In small pot, combine ginger, sugar and water to make simple syrup. Bring to boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely in refrigerator. Strain simple syrup and discard ginger. In large punch bowl or pitcher, combine rosé, grapefruit sparkling water and lemon sparkling water. Add simple syrup. Serve in chilled glasses. Tip: Freeze lemon slices in ice cube trays or silicone muffin trays and add them to punch for pop of color.

or Trestoria Rosé from ALDI. When there’s a crowd to serve, consider mixing up a pitcher of Citrus Ginger Rosé Punch.

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Lemon-Cucumber Salsa: 1 lemon, supremed 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 tablespoon SimplyNature Organic Wildflower Honey 1 teaspoon Stonemill Ground Black Pepper Soak wooden skewers for 15 minutes prior to grilling. Heat grill to medium-high heat.Remove rind from pineapple and dice into 1-inch pieces. In small bowl, combine oil, salt and pepper. Add chicken and pineapple; toss to coat. Alternating chicken and pineapple, pierce onto skewers. Grill skewers 8 minutes each side, or until chicken is cooked thoroughly. To make Lemon-Cucumber Salsa: In medium bowl, combine lemon, cucumber, onion, honey and pepper. Serve lemon-cucumber salsa over cooked chicken skewers. Tip: Supreme citrus fruit by cutting off top and bottom of fruit then cut away peel and pith, leaving no white on outside of fruit. Slice each segment into wedges by cutting toward center of fruit along membrane.

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Assistant Professor Gongjie Li. “That instability probably contributed to the decay of the Martian atmosphere and the evaporation of surface water.” Earth’s axial tilt varies between 22.1 and 24.5 degrees every 10,000 years or more.

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If We All Do A Little, We Can Change A Lot. Every two seconds, someone needs blood. Here in the Coachella Valley, in the summer months, when our population dips by about 30 percent, we experience a local blood

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shortage and an increased need for residents to donate blood. And that’s why we’re holding our 6th Annual 9 Cities Challenge Blood Drive every day in July.

PA L M D E S E RT: J U LY 7 Community Center 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

L A Q U I N TA : J U LY 1 4 Wellness Center 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

I N D I A N W E L L S : J U LY 2 0 Indian Wells Golf Resort 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

C O A C H E L L A : J U LY 1 2 Bagdouma Park Community Center 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.

R A N C H O M I R A G E : J U LY 1 8 Public Library 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

I N D I O : J U LY 2 6 Teen Center 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

C AT H E D R A L C I T Y: J U LY 1 3 Senior Center 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

PA L M S P R I N G S : J U LY 1 9 Palm Springs High School 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DESERT HOT SPRINGS: JULY 28 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

LA QUINTA DONOR CENTER: J U LY 1 T O 3 1 D O N AT E O N B E H A L F O F Y O U R C I T Y

Monday through Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

DONORS WILL RECEIVE A COUPON FOR 4 FREE JACK IN THE BOX TACOS AND A WET ‘N’ WILD TICKET VOUCHER.

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