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Cavaliers Win!

LeBron James and Cavaliers win thrilling NBA Finals Game 7, 93-89

By Janie Mccauley OAKLAND, Calif. - LeBron James cradled the shiny gold trophy and struggled to sum up what might be his sweetest championship yet, the one he is so proudly bringing home to his native northeast Ohio just as he promised to do when he returned to the Cavaliers two summers ago.

Later, flanked by his three children on Father’s Day, a cigar between his lips and winning net as a necklace with the lingering stench of champagne, James began to understand the magnitude of his accomplishment for Cleveland after a half-century wait.

“I’m coming home with what I said I was going to

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic It’s the largest short film festival in North America and its being held right here in Palm Springs. This year marks the 22nd time short films take center stage over their longer full length feature film cousins from the annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) held in January every year.

The short film genre is a format geared to telling its creative story in a matter of minutes. For fans of short films this is what draws them to short film festivals. To view the talent and creativity of filmmakers is the all-important fan ingredient required, and this year’s lineup of films from

54 countries is no exception.

The festival will screen over 325 films from all genres and subject matter at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, beginning Tuesday, June 21st at 6:30 pm and will run until Monday, June 27, 2016.

The 87 minute Opening Night film program consists of six short films from awardwinning filmmakers that range in a screening time of between 11 to 20 minutes, and come from filmmakers in UK/Kenya, Netherlands, France, Kyrgyzstan/UK, and two films from the USA. All opening night films are award winners from the world’s top film festivals

do,” he said, adding, “I can’t wait to get off that plane, hold that trophy up and see all our fans at the terminal.”

James and his relentless, never-count-them-out Cavs pulled off an improbable NBA Finals comeback, and Cleveland is title town again at long last.

James delivered on a

vow to his home state and brought the Cavs back from the brink as they became the first team to rally from a 3-1 finals deficit, beating the defending champion Golden State Warriors 93-89 on Sunday night to end a 52-year major sports championship drought in Cleveland.

“I’ve never seen a man in

my life tell an entire state: ‘Get on my back, I got you. Get on my back and I’m going to carry you. I don’t care if we fail, I’m going to wake up the next morning and I’m going to start working out and prepare for the next year,’” Richard Jefferson said. “... He was like, Continues on Page 7

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Cooling off in cool Brittany

By Anthony Grant Flung like a defiant forearm against the Atlantic, Brittany is as near to New England literally and figuratively - as France gets. Its vast, windbitten littoral is the province of old salts and a magnet for nature lovers, and is mostly unsuited for the sorts of gentrified seaside resorts one finds up the coast in Normandy.

Brittany is all cliffs and wide, deserted beaches, villages with sturdy granite houses, and fractured coasts of pink granite. There are nearly 800 meandering miles of coast.

Take a TGV train from Paris to Rennes and from there rent a car. Less than an hour’s drive up route N137 puts you just outside of Jacques Cartier’s hometown of St.-Malo, a fine place to begin a tour. Near it, the 14th-century fortress Fort la Latte is the coolest castle I have ever seen, and not just be cause the 1957 swashbuckler flick “The Vikings,” starring

Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas, was filmed there. Its cylindrical keep is perched on a rocky promontory surrounded by a swirling blue-green sea, and to access it you have to cross two drawbridges.

The castle has undergone medieval sieges, served as a coastal defense site under Louis XIV, and as a prison during the French Revolution.

Beyond the fort is the Cape Frehel, which, with its reddish-black cliffs plunging nearly 300 feet to the luminous ocean, is one of the most spectacular stretches of the Breton coastline. The bracing air and views are best appreciated by taking a halfhour walk along the cliff top paths. Though it was too foggy for me to see it, on a clear day you can see 30 miles west to the Ile de Brehat, which I had intended as my next stop.

As I made my way up route D786, the allure of the sea was too strong to resist, however,

and just beyond the village of Plouha, I made a stop at a bluff overlooking the pristine expanse of Bonaparte Beach.

Though you would hardly have an inkling of it today, the beach was the site of clandestine Allied naval operations from 1942 to 1944. A plaque and

stele commemorate them.

As small as it is gorgeous, Ile de Brehat is like Nantucket, the coast of Maine around Bar Harbor, and a fantasy vision of pastoral Ireland, all rolled into one. No cars are allowed on the island (there are parking lots at the port of Arcouest, from where a ferry makes regular 15-minute crossings), leaving one free to amble around the patchwork of little lanes.

Everywhere are green fields and roses and hydrangeas of every hue, interrupted only by the occasional renovated medieval manor that some lucky Parisian calls a second home.

Follow the signs to the Phare du Paon (Peacock Lighthouse) at the pinkgranite-covered northern tip of the island. At this site, the color of the granite changes according to the light and is at its most ethereal at twilight, which arrives around 10 p.m. in June. The lighthouse is also made of luminous soft pink granite, but it’s worth noting that the Germans blew

up the first one in 1944.

I could have lingered in Brehat for a week, but then I wouldn’t have had time to stroll the Sentier des Douaniers, a pathway of ravishing beauty about 25 miles west at Ploumanac’h, the heart of Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast.

Against a backdrop of deepgreen umbrella pines, smooth pink boulders in all sorts of fantastical shapes tumble down to the ocean. The coastal path takes about three hours to walk up and down.

St.-Jean-du-Doigt, or St.-Jean of the Finger, is so named for the index finger of St. John the Baptist said to have found its way to the 15th-century church here.

I looked everywhere for the sacred phalange but couldn’t find it, prompting me to ask a local greengrocer, who said it had been moved to a bank for temporary safekeeping.

I satisfied myself with a tray of locally grown sweet strawberries - practically a religious experience in itself.

“Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, veterans, young, old -- everyone.”

Coalition members said they also would like Obama

to issue a presidential memorandum on the occasion of the Park Service’s centennial on Aug. 25.

Obamas’ Yosemite Visit Prompts Call for Cultural Diversity in Parks

By Desert Star Staff YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. -- President Obama, the First Lady and their daughters are visiting Yosemite National Park this weekend, and a group known as the “Next 100 Coalition” is hoping he’ll touch on the need for cultural diversity in managing the nation’s public lands. The visit comes ahead of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service this summer.

Xavier Morales, executive director of the Praxis Project, a nonprofit group that promotes environmental justice, praised the president for creating Cesar Chavez National Monument in the nearby Central Valley, but said there’s

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much more to be done.

“By not protecting areas of significance of diverse histories,” Morales said, “we’re really not telling the full story of the United States.”

Rangers at Yosemite tell the story of Chinese cook Tie Sing, who fed members of the U.S. Geological Survey in the early 1900s as they explored Yosemite Valley. They also recall the work of the Buffalo Soldiers, an all-AfricanAmerican regiment stationed in the park around that same time.

Steve Dunwoody, California director of the Vet Voice Foundation, said the nation is increasingly diverse, and the parks ought to reflect that.

“We’d love for the

president to really take up the cause of advancing diversity in our public lands that cover all the groups that enjoy them,” he said,

The Obama family is visiting Yosemite National Park this weekend, and the Next 100 Coalition is asking him to promote cultural diversity on federal lands. (schick/morguefile) June 22, 2016

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Changes in Reverse Mortgage offer new tools for Retirement -Part 1

A new study

by Northwestern Mutual states that two-thirds of Americans believe there is a chance they will outlive their savings, while 83% wish to remain in their home as long as possible forcing consumers to revisit reverse mortgages. Prior to 2011, reverse mortgages were expensive and really only made sense in the case of financial hardship. Due to increase in property values and a change in rules regarding reverse mortgages, your home equity should be considered as a new tool to aid in retirement issues.

It’s undeniable that the

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reverse mortgage industry has been plagued with a sleazy image thanks to its outdated celebrity pitchmen, aggressive sales tactics and occasional horror stories of widows being forced out of their homes. But the industry landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years. Reform of the federally insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program has increased consumer protections, introduced underwriting to weed out unsuitable candidates and significantly lowered costs.

The Reverse Mortgage Stabilization plan of 2013 now prevents reverse mortgage borrowers from using too much equity too soon and protects spouses who are too young to be co-borrowers on the loan, by ensuring they can remain in the house after the older spouse dies.

However, they are not able to borrow additional money.

HECM borrowing limits are based on available home equity, the age of the youngest borrower, interest rates and lender margin. Depending on their age, homeowners can tap about half of the home’s appraised value up to a maximum home value limit of $625,500. The older the borrower and the lower the interest rate, the higher the available loan amount.

Distributions are tax-free and can be taken as monthly payments for a fixed period of time, as long as the borrower remains in the house, as a line

of credit or as a combination of payout options. Interest accrues monthly only on the amount borrowed, not on unused lines of credit. No repayment is required until the last borrower sells the house, moves out permanently or dies.

Because it is a nonrecourse loan, the borrower or heirs can never owe more than the home is worth, even if that value is less than the loan balance.

Today, the costs of implementing a reverse can be on par with a traditional home mortgage. But unlike a traditional mortgage or home equity line of credit, borrowers do not need to meet income qualifications, which can be challenging for retirees, and a reverse mortgage line of credit cannot be frozen, reduced or cancelled, as what happened in the past to many traditional mortgage borrowers during

the housing crisis. Reverse mortgages allow older homeowners to convert the equity in their primary residence into a liquid, usable resource.

Borrowers must be 62 or older and must either own their home outright or use the proceeds of the reverse mortgage to pay off the balance of their existing mortgage. They retain ownership of the home and must continue to maintain it and pay their property taxes and homeowner’s insurance.

There is great value for clients in opening a reverse mortgage line of credit at the earliest possible age, particularly in a low-interest-rate environment like today. Once established, the available line of credit continues to grow each year, even if the underlying value of the house does not appreciate. If the first impulse is to wait until the portfolio is

depleted before establishing a HECM line of credit, you have outdated advice.

It is also important to create a spreadsheet to analyze and compare offers from various reverse mortgage lenders. Some lenders will covered all the upfront costs in exchange for a slightly higher lender margin.

An Equity Line of Credit offers an immediate loan in an emergency. Next week I will explore the many ways the reverse mortgage can be utilize to save your earnings, reduce taxes, help in healthcare emergencies and pay off the mortgage.

Janice Gough is a Retirement Income Specialist in Palm Springs, offering a Complimentary review. Contact her at Janice@goughinsurance. com or by calling (760) 2517724 or (650) 342-7744

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. The Open Meeting Act is a law within a law, found within the DavisStirling Common Interest Development Act at Civil Code Sections 4900-4955.

A common misconception is that common interest developments are subject to the “Brown Act” (located at Government Code Sections 54950-54963), but it only applies to the “legislative body,” meaning public or publicly controlled entities. The HOA “Brown Act” is the Open Meeting Act, which now is extensively detailed regarding association meetings. The apparent aim of the Act is valuable - to make the governance of associations more open and accessible to members. Here are a few of the more common violations of the Open Meeting Act. Discussing items not on agenda. Civil 4930 bars boards from discussing non-emergency subjects unless announced on a posted/published agenda at

least four days prior to the meeting. There are some narrow exceptions to this rule, but a frequent problem the reluctance of a board to wait until the next meeting to handle a new issue. If it truly cannot wait four days, it may be an emergency.

Otherwise, hold off. Your agenda is probably already full for the meeting, and some delay gives management time to gather information and advise the board.

Unknowing board meetings. Per Civil 4090, any time a quorum of the board is at the same time discussing any association topic, that is a “board meeting”, triggering the Open Meeting Act. When three of five directors happen to be at the pool, or attending a committee meeting, and any of the directors speaks, it then becomes a “board meeting” under this statute.

Email deliberation. Email is so much part of our lives, that the temptation to discuss association business is almost irresistible - and often boards erroneously discuss association business in emails instead of during board

meetings - this expressly violates Civil 4910(b). It is acceptable to relay information via email, but discussing that information needs to wait until a proper board meeting.

Closed Session Abuse.

Closed session is for the narrow categories of items which would damage the association (or others) if they were openly discussed. The short list of permissible topics is found in Civil 4935. While it is tempting to discuss other matters in closed session, that practice abuses the trust of the community. Do everything in open session except those narrow discussions which cannot be open.

Interrupting open forum. A common source of disorderly board meetings is member interjections.

Oftentimes, the disruption is mutual - because the board also interrupts during member open forum. Let people have their 2 or 3 minutes. Do not interrupt or respond during their time. Respect their time, and insist they respect yours.

Discussing open forum remarks. Members can discuss anything in open

forum, but not the board. Per Civil 4930(b)(c), a director can briefly answer a statement or question, refer the matter to management or a committee, or make an announcement.

Failure to make draft minutes available. Under Civil 4950, draft minutes of completed meetings must be made available to members no later than 30 days afterward. If minutes go beyond the legal requirements and note comments, it can be a chore for the secretary to complete them, which often means they are late.

How does your association measure up on these points?

The Open Meeting Act - a Checklist

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Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Shareholder of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Submit questions to KRichardson@ RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

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Bridge Over Thermal Railroad Crossing Opens to Traffic Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled June 29

By Desert Star Staff THERMAL – A new overpass, built to improve traffic and safety at the intersection of Airport and Grapefruit boulevards in Thermal, is completed and was open to traffic Monday morning.

Supervisor John J. Benoit and the Riverside County Transportation Department invite the public to attend the ribbon cutting, to be held at 9 a.m. June 29. The event will take place at the U.S. Post Office in Thermal, 87-200 Airport Blvd.

“The completion of this beautiful bridge is exciting for the Thermal community and visitors who will benefit from this much-needed improvement to traffic and safety,” said Supervisor John J. Benoit. “This project, one of the most significant transportation investments in the eastern Coachella Valley, is transformative for Thermal, an area primed to be epicenter of future development in our rapidly growing county.”

The Airport Boulevard/ Grapefruit Boulevard Grade

Separation Project constructed a four-lane bridge, raising Airport Boulevard over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and Grapefruit Boulevard in Thermal. Construction of the $29.5 million project began in March 2014.

Diverting traffic around the railroad crossing eliminates the wait for lengthy trains to pass. It improves rail safety, mobility, air quality, and response times by emergency vehicles as well as makes the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport more accessible and

vital from a business and economic standpoint.

The project was funded from $12.8 million in state Proposition 1B Trade Corridor Improvements funds, $11.9 million in local funds as the local share from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, $4 million from county redevelopment funds and $782,000 from utility companies.

The bridge incorporates aesthetic features, including Thermal community logo signs on the bridge railing and airplane silhouettes that highlight the area’s longtime association with

aviation and the Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport, a vital economic development asset for the county, the community of Thermal and the eastern Coachella Valley.

Supervisor John J. Benoit is the chairman of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, representing the eastern twothirds of Riverside County as the 4th District Supervisor.

The 4th District stretches from Palm Springs and Desert Hot Springs, south to the Salton Sea and east to Blythe and the Colorado River.

Supervisor Benoit’s office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

pavement, etc.) is prohibited. · Water run-off onto hardscapes is prohibited. · Using a hose without a shut-off nozzle to wash vehicles is prohibited. · Irrigating up to 48 hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited. · Restaurants may only serve drinking water upon request.

Indio Water Authority continues to offer free indoor

water conservation kits, outdoor irrigation audits and several rebates including: · Washing machines · Low-flow toilets · Turf removal · Irrigation equipment · Smart controllers A mobile app and hotline, (760) 391-4129, are also available to report water waste.

For more information, please contact Water Conservation Programs Coordinator Scott Trujillo at (760) 625-1810 or strujillo@indio.org.

For more information, visit www.indiowater.org.

Indio Water Authority expands outdoor watering policy

By Desert Star Staff INDIO, CA – Indio Water Authority (IWA) has expanded its outdoor watering hours to before 6 a.m. and after 6 p.m., seven days a week. This is an increase from the agency’s previous Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday watering schedule. The Drought Penalty Surcharge will remain in effect to further encourage water conservation, but will only apply to residents who

exceed their water budget.

The decision to ease restrictions was based on local and statewide water supply conditions, as well as the State Water Resources Control Board’s decision to change the way percentage savings requirements are calculated for water agencies throughout California.

“Our residents have made great strides in a collective effort to conserve water,” said

By Desert Star Staff VENTURA, Calif. -California conservation advocates this week are traveling to Washington, D.C., to join a national push for passage of several wilderness protection bills.

They are praising President Obama for declaring three new national monuments in the Southern California desert in February: Sand to Snow, Mojave Trails and Castle Mountains. Now they’d like to see Congress establish wilderness protections in the central coast area and along more of the Golden State’s shores.

Jack Dyer, who cofounded Topa Topa Brewing Co. in Ventura, said local consumers and business owners value the open space because it preserves

their lifestyle, which includes biking, hiking and kayaking.

“We’ve built our brand around those activities and we draw people in every day to come and enjoy a pint after they’ve done those,” he said.

“People are very much outdoor enthusiasts in this region, and our business fuels off that.”

Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., introduced the California Coastal National Monument Expansion Act last summer to protect more than 1,100 miles of islands, rocks and geological formations along and off the California coast, but it has not come up for a vote.

Dyer said he wants members of Congress to act before they adjourn in July to stop development from encroaching on these pristine areas.

“There’s been numerous

threats over the years that have come and tried to disturb the wilderness as it exists, and some of those have been successful,” he said.

“We’d like to make it harder for them to be successful.”

Another priority for

conservationists is the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, which would safeguard 245,000 acres in the Los Padres National Forest and the Carrizo Plain National Monument, protect wild and scenic rivers and designate

a national recreational trail.

The texts of Boxer’s bill, Senate Bill 1971, are online at congress.gov. The texts of the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act, House Resolution 4685, are at capps.house.gov.

six or eight short films in one sitting that run approximately 90 minutes. Over the six days of the festival the public will view over 325 films.

Festival Director Helen du Toit says “Our program team has scoured the planet for powerful stories that represent new takes on an age-old storytelling tradition. Drawing

on our wide range of tastes, experiences and individuals expertise, we have shaped a program full of films that will take you on journeys from the profound, to the sublime.”

The Short Film Festival attendance packages are varied to suit all tastes and pocketbooks. For information on purchasing individual

tickets or any of the various packages like the Opening Night, The Reel Deal 6 – Pack, the Awards Night, The Insider Pass, and the Chairman’s Pass packages, please call the festival box office at 760-778-8979, or go online to www.psfilmfest. org, or purchase tickets directly from the Camelot

Theatres, box office located at 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. Hours of Operation: 10 am to 5 pm.

This fun, intriguing, and thought-provoking festival comes just once a year.

I promise, you won’t be disappointed. Don’t Miss It!

IWA General Manger Brian Macy. “Although conditions have begun to improve after five consecutive years of drought, we must continue to be diligent in our goal of longterm responsible water usage.”

Mandatory water use restrictions include: · Outdoor watering is allowed every day before 6 a.m. and after 6 p.m. · Washing of hardscapes (sidewalks, driveways,

CA Environmental Advocates Ask Congress for More Wilderness Protections

Davy Brown Creek would be designated a wild and scenic river under the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act. (Cheryl Frei)

22nd Annual Palm Springs International Short Film Fest Launched

Continued from Page 1 and make up this delightful package of films, which, are designed to spotlight the most talented emerging international film directors.

All the screenings are formatted into subject genres in such a way as to present

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Don’t Let These 5 Missteps Trip Up Your Plans For Retirement

By Desert Star Staff About 10,000 Americans retire each day and millions more are lined up right behind them, waiting for the day when they can finally enjoy a little relaxation after a lifetime of toil.

But many of those people could be headed for retirement disaster if they don’t develop a better understanding of what their financial needs will be once their working years come to an end.

“Studies show that most Americans are way behind in saving what they will need for retirement,” says Bryan Slovon, founder and CEO of Stuart Financial Group (www.Stuartfg.com).

“But that’s just one of the problems. Many people also tend to misjudge the amount of expenses they might face when they retire.”

Slovon says common missteps people often make when planning for retirement include: • Their retirement strategy

is sketchy or non-existent.

People often stash away money for retirement without any clear strategy about how much they should be saving and what their projected expenses in retirement might be. A carefully planned strategy will help you determine what percentage of your income you should save. If you already have a strategy, Slovon suggests reviewing it every three years to make sure you’re still on track to achieve your goals.

• They live beyond their means. Perhaps all that excessive spending is working out for now while you’re fully employed. But when the regular paychecks stop there could be trouble.

Slovon says it’s important in retirement planning to create a budget and stick to it.

• They assume they’ll always be healthy. Many people either don’t factor in healthcare costs at all or they underestimate how much those costs might be.

One study estimated that a 65-year-old married couple who retired in 2014 would need about $220,000 to pay for healthcare costs in retirement.

• They don’t save enough to cover inflation. This is an easy mistake to make – but a costly one. The amount of money you’ll need in year one of retirement isn’t the same as what you’ll need in year five and year 10, even assuming that nothing about your lifestyle changes.

Inflation can chip away at your retirement nest egg, causing you to come up short.

• They fail to plan for the possibility of long-term care.

Most people who think ahead to retirement dream about beaches, cruises, hobbies or time with the grandchildren.

They don’t give much thought to the likelihood that at some point they will require longterm care, yet that’s the case according to a survey by for 70 percent of those over Genworth Financial Inc. 65. The average nursing “It can’t be stressed home costs $6,844 a month, enough how important it is to

For babies and young children, high quality sleep is crucial for development and overall health. By adopting good, safe sleep habits early, the entire family can get the rest needed to thrive.

“I’ve heard it quoted that anyone who says they ‘sleep like a baby’ has never been a parent! Ask most parents and one of their top priorities is for both kids and parents to get more sleep,” says Dr. Deena Blanchard, a partner at Premier Pediatrics in NYC. However, any sleep children do get should be as safe as possible, as sleeping presents hazards just like any

other activity. With that in mind, Blanchard is offering parents great tips for helping young ones sleep soundly and safely.

• At around six to eight weeks of age, infants start to develop circadian rhythms. At this point, create a consistent routine before bedtime, such as dimming lights. Your baby will start to pick up on these habits as sleep cues.

• For safety, the crib should be free of bumpers, blankets, pillows, wedges and stuffed animals.

• Sleep safety evolves as your child develops, so consider developmental milestones. Once your little

one rolls over, make sure that she is no longer swaddled.

It’s always best to put your baby on her back to sleep, but once your baby rolls over, it’s not necessary to go into the room and flip her onto her back. Likewise, when your child starts to pull to stand, make sure the crib mattress is adjusted to the lowest level and there are no nearby items that she can pull into the crib.

• Go green. Choose paint, furniture and a baby mattress for your child’s bedroom that are free of harmful chemicals.

Read labels carefully.

Conventional and even organic mattresses typically

Healthy Sleeping Tips for Young Children have waterproof covers that contain PVCs that children breathe in all night. However, a mattress made from fibers woven to create air pockets offers maximum breathability.

For example, the Newton Wovenaire Crib Mattress, does not emit chemicals, and is a safe option that does not compromise comfort. Its breathable design prevents overheating and in an independent scientific study, the mattress demonstrated significantly lower suffocation risk as compared to other crib mattresses. More information can be found at www.newton.rest.

have a good strategy in place as you save and plan,” Slovon says. “You can’t leave financing your retirement to chance.”

• Children tend to make a mess. Keep bedding clean and avoid build-up of bacteria or mold. Wash linens regularly and seek out a washable mattress.

“One of the most important things I`ve learned as a parent is that there are many things you don’t have control over,” says Dr. Blanchard. “However, creating a safe and comfortable sleep space is something you can control, and doing so can help your whole family sleep more soundly.” StatePoint

How selfies and self-produced videos are changing the way we communicate

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change. At the center of it all is the ability for individuals to create their own video, photo and written content that allows them to express opinions and thoughts in real-time.

It is estimated that while average millennials will take 25,000 selfies in a lifetime, they are replacing the static selfie with self-produced videos to express themselves more fully.

Users are taking to multiple platforms -- including Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook Live -- to share richer details of their everyday lives through streaming video content as a way of cultivating their own personal brand to their followers.

“Millennials are attracted to selfies and mobile videos as a way of sharing their opinions and voices,” says Jarret Streiner, CEO and President of Selfeo, an immersive, interactive video distribution platform that encourages users to engage with one another. “Self-produced video and picture content brings June 22, 2016

about a whole new form of expression to users.”

Users are offering real-time reactions on a variety of topics from the must-watch series finale to the big game. In this election year, new trends -and controversies -- have also emerged. For example, the socalled “selfie-ballot” has become a popular way to celebrate civic engagement -- whereby voters post Election Day pictures and videos to their social media accounts; however some states are banning the practice due to general restrictions on photography in the voting booth.

“Video-distribution platforms are taking on a growing relevance in the lives of individuals, because they provide an alternative platform to mainstream media. Society is dealing with the resulting

changes,” says Streiner.

Brands too are getting in on the trend, using social media platforms to connect with consumers via mobile video.

While only 24 percent of national brands are now using online video to market to consumers, according to Kantar Media, that percentage will likely grow.

“Brands’ mobile video is taking a central role in influencing our purchasing decisions,” says Streiner.

With these types of social media capabilities so readily available to consumers, and a growing number of people looking for active engagement with one another on the hot topics of the day, experts say that mobile video and selfies are here to stay StatePoint

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Federal Court Backs FCC’s Treatment of Internet as Utility

A win in federal court for consumers, say advocates of net neutrality. (Greg Stotelmyer)

By Desert Star Staff WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission’s decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a victory for consumers say advocates of net neutrality.

The 2-to-1 ruling came Tuesday from the U.S. Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C. Marty Newell, a member of the Rural Broadband Policy Group, says the court ruling is “part of the march” to treating broadband the same way we treat telephone service.

“It’s not optional,” he stresses. “It’s not a luxury.

There was a time when Internet access might have been considered a luxury, but it’s not

now. That time has passed.

“It’s a necessity in the same way that we looked at the telephone once upon a time.”

The cable and telecom industries and their allies argue that the FCC’s rule is overreaching and would stifle investment and customer choice.

But Newell and other advocates say web users need more protections from providers.

Newell says the ruling is especially important in rural areas of the country that are underserved by broadband.

Take Kentucky for example, where Newell says around one out of every four households does not have

access to broadband services.

“We don’t have as much choice,” he points out. “The competition is not nearly as great.

“It is critical that this communications tool that it is absolutely essential to do business in the 21st century, that it be an open system.”

The Rural Broadband Policy Group says of the 19 million Americans who don’t have broadband, more than 14 million live in rural parts of the country.

Noting a lot of money is at stake, Newell says he knows the legal challenges will continue, something the industry giants have promised.

according to NBC News.

If any of the amendments get any aisle-crossover, it might be Cornyn’s, which the support of both the NRA and Attorney General Loretta Lynch. She told ‘Fox News Sunday’ that such an amendment would give the federal government the ability to stop a sale to somebody on the terror watch list. Its drawback, she noted, is that it doesn’t give the government the flexibility and authority it needs to protect the classified information it would use to deny a sale if potential buyers exercise their constitutional rights to an appeal.

Cornyn’s amendment also has the implied support of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Another potential gun control option may be in the pipelines. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a moderate Republican with a history of compromise and who is not up for reelection in 2016, is working with both her fellow party members and some Democrats to write a bill that would prevent people on the federal no-fly list from purchasing guns, Fox News reported. However, she does not have the GOP’s

blessing, so it’s unclear if her bill would get a floor vote.

On the House side of Capitol Hill, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) told NBC’s ‘Meet the Press’ that he’s in no rush to vote on gun control.

“We’re going to take a deep breath and make sure that this is done correctly, so that the policy of making sure that the authorities know, and have time to respond to if a person who was on a terrorist watch list is trying to buy a gun, that they’re notified,” Ryan said Sunday.

Senate to vote (no) on gun control measures

By Desert Star Staff Just over a week after the massacre at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, the Senate is set to vote on four gun control amendments. With Democrats and Republicans entrenched in their respective corners, however, none are expected to pass.

All four proposals are offered as amendments to a Justice Department spending bill set to hit the Senate floor on Monday.

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-California) sponsored an amendment that would allow the Department of Justice to deny a gun sale to anyone if the agency has a “reasonable belief” that the buyer is likely to engage in terrorism.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is offering a competing amendment, which would require that law enforcement be alerted when anyone on the terror watch list attempts to buy a gun from a licensed dealer. If anyone who has been investigated for terrorism within the last five years tries to purchase a firearm, the DoJ would be able to block a sale for up to 72 hours while prosecutors go to court to show probable cause to permanently block the transaction. The National Rifle Association has offered its support for this measure.

An amendment proposed

by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) tackles the issue of mental health and buying guns.

His measure would clarify current language regarding mental health and make it more difficult to add mentally ill people to the background check database, which would give those people suspected of having serious mental illness a process to challenge that determination. The amendment would also boost funds for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and ensure that the correct records are uploaded into the

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system in a timely manner.

Finally. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Connecticut) sponsored an amendment that would close the so-called “gun show loophole” by requiring every gun purchaser to undergo a background check, even during private sales or at gun shows. The measure would also expand the background check database.

Even Murphy admitted that it’s highly unlikely any of the amendments would pass because they would need 60 votes to overcome a potential GOP filibuster.

Instead, he focused on the public’s response to his nearly 15-hour filibuster last Wednesday and Thursday.

“I admit that the background checks bill is going to be tough to get 60 votes on, but we still have hope that we can get Republicans to support the bill, stopping terrorists from getting weapons,” Murphy told ABC’s ‘This Week’. “But in the final analysis, what may be most important is that our filibuster helped galvanize an entire country around this issue.”

“It wasn’t just that 40 senators came to the floor and supported my effort to get these votes but there were millions of people all across the country who rose up and who joined our effort,” he said on Sunday.

Bills that would have closed the gun show loophole failed after the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut and after the 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California. The NRA is opposed to requiring private sellers to be licensed, which would require them to perform background checks on any sales ‒ even if a person only ever sells one firearm.

The guns rights group is also opposed to cracking down on internet gun sales, saying that it would be a violation of both the First and Second Amendments,

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World Giraffe Day at The Living Desert

By Desert Star Staff The Living Desert is home to seven giraffes, including Twiga, born in January. Giraffe feedings ($5 non members; $4 members) will be offered during World Giraffe Day at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., which also includes a keeper chat.

Giraffes will be available as parts of the Zoo’s adopt an animal fundraiser. For $75 (regularly priced at $100), adopters will receive one free giraffe feeding (valid June 21 only), a giraffe stuffed animal, certificate, photo and fact sheet.

World Giraffe Day is an initiative of the Giraffe Conservation Fund (GCF) and helps raise awareness and conservation efforts for giraffes, that have less than 80,000 remaining in the wild. The vision of the GCF is that of “a sustainable future where all giraffe

populations and (sub) species are protected and secure in the wild.” The Living Desert is one of many zoos and organizations throughout the world participating in this special day and what it represents.

WHAT: The celebration of World Giraffe Day includes special giraffe keeper chats, arts and crafts, giraffe feedings, 20% discount on giraffe merchandise in the shops, and more. Guests who wear a giraffe print will receive half price general admission tickets.

WHERE: The Living Desert 47900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA WHEN: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

‘I’m going to come back home because I promised them that I would do something.’ And he carried us the whole way.”

In a testy series of blowouts - and a few blowups - the winner-take-all Game 7 provided the thrilling finale with James as the finals MVP disarming two-time reigning MVP Stephen Curry and his record-setting Warriors.

The native of Akron rattled off moments from the lengthy list of Cleveland sports heartbreak and said what it meant for him to personally bring the Cavaliers their first championship.

Playing his sixth straight finals, James almost singlehandedly carried the Cavs back into this series and finished with 27 points, 11 assists and 11 rebounds as the Cavs gave their city its first major sports winner since the Browns won the NFL title in 1964. He also had three blocked shots, including a key one of Andre Iguodala on a fast break in the final minutes.

An emotional James fell to the floor when this one ended with a second win in a week on Golden State’s imposing home floor, surrounded by his teammates. Only moments earlier, he went down in pain with 10.6 seconds left after being fouled by Draymond Green while going for a dunk, then came back out to make the second of two free throws.

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“I was calm. I was focused.

I was locked in,” James said.

Cleveland did it after a coaching change, with Tyronn Lue taking over in January for the fired David Blatt.

“We made history tonight,” Lue said. “Cleveland, Ohio, we’re coming back, baby!”

Kyrie Irving scored 26 points to cap his brilliant finals, including a 3-pointer over Curry with 53 seconds left.

Curry sat briefly on the bench to take in the scene after the Warriors made their last basket with 4:39 left.

“It hurts, man,” Curry said. “Just proud of every single guy that stepped foot on the floor for our team this year. ... Hopefully we’ll have many more opportunities to fight for championships and be on this stage because this is what it’s all about.”

Green had 32 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, but the Warriors’ recordsetting season ended without the only prize this close-knit “Strength In Numbers” crew cared about from way back in the beginning - through the record 24-0 start as Coach of the Year Steve Kerr was out, Curry’s second consecutive MVP campaign, and the 73 regular-season wins to break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ mark.

As Cleveland celebrated in the trophy ceremony, Green returned to the floor to congratulate the Cavs.

He stopped by the winning locker room, too, and Warriors general manager Bob Myers brought in the freshly cut nets.

Golden State might always be remembered as one of the best teams ever that couldn’t close it out, and Green is taking at least a good share of the blame after he sat out

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Game 5 on Monday night suspended for flagrant fouls.

The Cavs staved off elimination twice to force Game 7 back at Oracle Arena, where the Warriors went up 2-0 with a pair of lopsided wins to start this series.

Cleveland became just the fourth team to win an NBA Finals Game 7 on the road.

Curry - who said beforehand he needed the best game of his career - scored 17 points on 6-for-19 shooting, while Splash Brother Klay Thompson added 14 points while making 6 of 17 shots.

“I didn’t do enough to help my team win,” Curry said. “It will haunt me for a while.”

President Barack Obama, an avid basketball fan, returned to Washington aboard Air Force One late Sunday as the game entered its final, tense minutes. He watched until the end and did not come down the stairs until June 22, 2016

moments after the Cavs won.

This time, it will be Cleveland hosting the victory parade on Wednesday. A year ago at home, the Cavs had to watch Golden State win its first title in 40 years.

“Now we have our own parade,” Irving said, “and we’ll celebrate it the way it’s supposed to be celebrated in Cleveland.”

TIP-INS Cavaliers: James missed scoring at least 30 points for the first time in his last five Game 7s. ... The Warriors and Cavs faced off in their 13th finals game in two seasons, matching the highest total in NBA history over a two-year span.

Warriors: Golden State played the first finals Game 7 in franchise history. ... Not since the Oakland Athletics won the World Series in 1974 has a Bay Area team won a championship at its home venue. Source KMIR

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HOROSCOPES ARIES

Something new concerning family, property, real estate, home materializes in the coming year. You may buy or sell, create family property, move, form community, create a collective. It is good to look forward to various and different ways of living.

Something about family develops, increases, expands.

You find yourself at times staying closer to home after traveling here and there. Family becomes everything (again).

TAURUS In the coming year, you must begin to travel, enter school, study, publish or begin a long adventure. Everything faraway is interesting, even destinations others would never contemplate. At times you’ll consider lands different, far away and foreign. Bear in mind this needs deep reflection. The exotic is not always comfortable.

However, a new journey of the mind is what you need.

Call forth daily, for liberation’s sake, new archetypes of thoughts and thinking

GEMINI Do you feel in conflict? There are so many avenues calling your attention. First is the idea of remaining behind the scenes in a state of retreat. Then there’s the demand facing you concerning work. Then there

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are all the people seeking your advice, inviting you here and there to be part of their vision. I need to ask, what is your vision of success? Because success calls to you in many guises.

CANCER It’s time to reflect upon the past year in preparation for your new birthday year. Review all actions, choices made, things produced, brought to flower, people spoken with, promises made, dreams that did (or did not) come true. Consider what was happy then and what would be joyful in the coming year. Notice the different words – happy and joyful. A new year brings new endeavors. What would you like to happen?

LEO New people, new confidence, new groups eventually beckon to you, extending invitations.

Friendships blossom and you find yourself mingling and networking, interacting and sharing. Are you avoiding anyone? Step into their world, learn who they are, what they like and need. Hopes, wishes and dreams fill your mind and heart. Create a Hope, Wishes and Dreams journal. Don’t lose it!

VIRGO The area of life called relationships becomes full of opportunities, personal and worldly. Something deep

and profound occurs with someone close. It’s important to consider creating or expanding your professional work. Ask loved ones for help.

They can be of great benefit if you are kind and grateful.

Be focused, determined and analytical with finances.

LIBRA The most realistic time is our lives is each moment. Most moments quietly slip by as we seek what we don’t have, wonder when vicissitudes will end or when the rainbow will appear. However, should we be aware of each moment, they begin to feel like blessings. This conscious perception of time allows us to be more authentic, spontaneous and free. For the next year, careful with diet, eating only what vitalizes and touched by the Sun.

SCORPIO The surprise is a new creative talent comes forth from within, a creativity greater than previously experienced.

It will make you explore all areas of the arts. This builds a new sense of identity. Careful of illusion if entering a new love affair. You might find yourself with many tasks to perform this summer. Protect your hands and arms with gloves. Check the car, too.

thinking accelerate, life moves into the fast lane, new people enter your life, and you seek the world of art, music and culture.

People notice you’ve become more optimistic. That dark night of the soul approach is exhausting. Certain situations at home seek detailed attention, tending and organizing.

Give away everything not used in the past months.

Someone else needs them.

CAPRICORN Perhaps in the past you felt the need for more selfconfidence. In the coming year, self-confidence, self-reliance, and the ability to know more of yourself and your abilities will emerge, expand, and fill you with self-assurance, poise, dignity and grace.

Wherever you find yourself, that’s where you’re to be.

Whatever you’re called to do, act with the highest intentions.

Then the world around you becomes a blessing.

PISCES For a long time you’ve adhered to one particular path, following those you love without discrimination. Love came first, always. A good ethic and value.

Now, however, something’s changing. Too much is uncomfortable. You seek to realize what makes you happy and joyful. You’ll need courage to face the truth, courage to set yourself on the path (a journey) toward happiness. A mantram for you. “May reality govern my every thought and truth be the master of my life.�

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.

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New ideas, thoughts and

New archetypes (patterns) concerning money and values appear for the rest of the year. Afterward, looking back on how you made, used and worked with money and what your values were, you see the changes made. It’s most important to create strategic plans for budgeting, accounts, savings, tracking all finances in detail. Should you consider investing, land is

Cleansing your face every evening is just as important as getting ready for your day each morning. By removing any make-up or products off of your face before bed, you allow your skin a chance to recharge overnight in preparation for the next day. Always have makeup removal wipes on hand and invest in an exfoliating face wash to remove excess dirt

and dead skin from your face.

Celebrate a Day of Beauty: Beauty events are a great way to learn strategies for looking your best. For example, you can gain more beauty tips and advice by taking a trip to Tennessee this summer. Dollar General is hosting a Day of Beauty in downtown Nashville on Saturday, July 16, 2016, so beauty enthusiasts can learn

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Simple and Easy Ways to Update Your Beauty Routine

By Desert Star Staff Although beauty secrets are often kept confidential, some are willing to pass on their tips to help others update their beauty routine.

Here are some beauty tips from the discount experts at Dollar General to help you look healthy, revitalized and ready for any special occasion without spending a fortune.

Hydrate: Never underestimate the effects of staying hydrated. Whether it’s a sports drink enhanced with electrolytes or a simple bottle of distilled water, staying hydrated helps keep your skin wrinklefree and gives your body

energy throughout the day.

Keep water readily available to ensure you always meet the recommended amount of consumption for your level of activity and the weather.

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E N T E RTA I N M E N T ‘Disney.Pixar: Finding Dory’--Just Keep Swimming

BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

It’s been 13 years since Dory, a very forgetful little blue tang fish, joined forces with Marlon, an orange and white striped clown fish, to find his lost son Nemo. And the good news is— your favorite fish trio is back again on the big screen, but in terms of their story, only one year has gone by under the sea.

As their saga begins, Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) suddenly realizes she has a family besides Marlon and Nemo (vocals by Albert Brooks and Hayden Rolence respectively), and she is

determined to find her longlost mom and dad. Reluctantly, Marlon agrees to leave the safety of their reef and swim across the ocean to California’s prestigious Marine Life Institute, a rehabilitation center and aquarium, in an effort to find Dory’s mom and dad (Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy).

Once they arrive in California, Dory also enlists the help of three of the most endearing residents at the rehab center— Hank (voice of Ed O’Neill from TVs “Modern Family”) a cantankerous octopus that no longer wants to return into the

ocean, Bailey, a beluga whale (voiced by Ty Burrell, also from “Modern Family” fame) and Destiny (Kaitlin Olson) a near-sighted whale shark.

As Dory begins to remember more and more events from her past life, will she and her pals be able to locate her mom and dad?

After all it has been a whole year since they last saw one another. One friend worries that they might no longer be alive.

Faced with many obstacles, Dory is determined never to give up. She is going to keep on swimming, swimming, and

By Desert Star Staff In an age of constant communication and connectivity, it can be difficult to take a break. But drive time is when your phone should take a backseat to safety, say experts.

“You don’t need to be texting to be distracted by your phone,” says Kelly Nantel, vice

president of communications and advocacy at the National Safety Council. “Even hands-free talking is a major distraction.”

Research indicates drivers using handheld and handsfree phones only see about 50 percent of all the information in their driving environment.

This phenomenon is known

as “inattention blindness,” similar to tunnel vision.

While multitasking is valued in today’s culture, researchers find that the human brain doesn’t actually perform two tasks at the same time but rather switches attention between tasks. At your desk, this can be an effective and efficient way

swimming until she finds them.

There are many charming, playful creatures in the film, including sea lions, sea birds and loads of adorable sea otters being an otter fan myself, the sea otters practically steal the show along with Hank the octopus with only seven legs, but loads of heart (three hearts, in fact). Bet you didn’t know that, but somehow Dory did. She may be forgetful, but she’s definitely not dumb...

“Finding Dory” is rated PG for mild thematic elements.

There are some scenes of jeopardy throughout which might be a little scary for the very young, but older kids from eight years old and up will find the adventures exciting and fun. .

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You are in for a very special treat if you see “Finding Dory” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. Before the film begins there is a stage show presented by “The Bubble Guy” who forms big and small bubbles on stage in a “bubble extravaganza.” He also uses little tykes from the audience during his show...The day we saw his performance, he momentarily captured a little

boy inside a giant soap bubble much to the kid’s delight.

After the film and the stage show take time to enjoy several exhibit’s courtesies of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

Upstairs there is an aquarium filled with lovely colorful fish.

Next to this aquarium, there is a plaque to help you identify each fish and there is also a representative from the Aquarium of the Pacific to answer any questions you or the kids might have...Also upstairs in the lobby area, there is a large blue replica of Dory. So be sure to bring a camera or phone so you can take photographs. Downstairs there’s an additional display from the Aquarium of the Pacific featuring many brightlycolored fish, including one jaunty little guy who even had blue fangs. Someone from the aquarium is also on hand to answer any of your questions about the fish on display or questions you or the kids might have about the marine life in the film like the beluga whale or the octopus.

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Put Your Phone Away: Distracted Driving Includes Hands-Free Talking

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to work, but behind the wheel, “multitasking” can be deadly.

From checking GPS, to firing up a drive time playlist, there are countless smartphonerelated reasons why people take their mind off the road.

And newer in-vehicle systems allow drivers to call, text, email, update social media and browse the Internet, despite research showing these systems cause distraction that can linger after the driver finishes the task.

One of the major reasons drivers today are so distracted is one of the most surprising -- pressure from your family.

Indeed 82 percent of Americans feels their family pressures them the most -- above friends or employers -- to drive distracted, according to a recent NSC survey.

“It is a sad irony that the people we love are actually jeopardizing our safety the most,” says Nantel. “If you really care, don’t call to say, ‘I love you,’ instead encourage your family to set everything else aside, disconnect and focus only on the road.”

To prioritize safety and reduce your risk of being involved in a crash, turn your commute into “me time,” and your car into a safe sanctuary. The National Safety

Council is offering some tips to take back your drive.

• Turn off your phone when you get in the car.

• Tell your family (and anyone else expecting to hear from you) that you will be driving and will call or text them when you are parked at your destination.

• Send emails and texts before you start driving.

• Return the favor. When friends, family or colleagues are driving, refrain from placing distracting calls or sending texts.

Driver distractions have joined alcohol and speeding as leading factors in fatal and serious injury crashes. In recent years, thousands of people have died in crashes when drivers used cell phones.

The issue has started capturing the attention of political leaders nationwide and some are taking action to improve laws that promote safe driving, though no law goes far enough, say safety experts, because no law prohibits hands-free use. To learn more about the dangers of distracted driving and efforts to end this public health crisis, visit distracteddriving.nsc.org.

Driving contains enough risk. So put the phone away and encourage those you love to do the same. StatePoint

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MUSIC Musical riches showcased on four new titles

BY ROBERT KINSLER

Two essential live albums and several releases from retro-minded up-and-comers are among the field of highlyrecommended titles that will satisfy music lovers from across the spectrum.

Artist: Neil Young + Promise of the Real Title: Earth (Reprise) You might like if you enjoy: Neil Young and Crazy Horse Tell me more: Neil Young is truly rock’s most enduring explorer, challenging himself and his audience with songs bolstered by socially-minded lyrics and expansive rock that incorporates folk, alt-country, blues and other styles. On his latest album “Earth,” Young + Promise of the Real (a group headed by Lucas Nelson and Micah Nelson, Willie Nelson’s sons) utilize 2015 concert recordings and studio overdubs adorned with sounds both

tranquil and jarring (mostly animal cries, but also sonics captured in the city) that add up to something that is never less than captivating.

The 13-track recording fills two CDs, and includes an ambitious 26-minute take on “Love and Only Love.”

Other standouts include the beautiful harmonica- and organ-anchored “Mother Earth,” melodic country rocker “My Country Home,” and lush “Western Hero.”

Information: NeilYoung.com.

Artist: Asia Title: British Live Performance Series (Rainman) You might like if you enjoy: Yes, John Wetton, Carl Palmer, Geoff Downes Tell me more: Recorded at Central Television Nottingham studios in 1990, Asia’s “British Live Performance Series”

concert release is a wonder.

Capturing the supergroup as they performed highlights from their first decade together, the 13-track set includes virtuoso prog-rock (“Wildest Dreams,” “Time Again”), tuneful anthems (“Voice of America,” “Days Like These”) and energetic takes on their biggest hits (“Sole Survivor,” “Don’t Cry,” “Only Time Will Tell,” “Heat of the Moment”).

“British Live Performance Series” is a must-have for fans of Asia. Information: rainmanrecords.com.

Artist: Charlie Faye & the Fayettes Title: Charlie Faye & the Fayettes (independent) You might like if you enjoy: She & Him, the Shirelles, the Ronettes Tell me more: Some of today’s most exciting artists are those who have tapped

into a retro vein and made it their own. Indeed, She & Him, Gary Clark Jr. and St. Paul & the Broken Bones are among the ‘00s breakout acts who have artistically balanced old and new. Now comes Austin’s Charlie Faye & the Fayettes (Faye is lead vocalist, and is joined by backup singers BettySoo and Akina Adderley).

The glorious “Green Light,” haunting “Loving Names,” Burt Bacharach-styled “Carelessly,” and rock ‘n’ soul romp “Eastside” are among this writer’s faves. Information: charliefayeandthefayettes.com.

Artist: The Record Company Title: Give It Back to You (Concord Music Group) You might like if you enjoy: Moreland & Arbuckle, 7Horse Tell me more: Los Angeles-based trio The Record Company has been

doing for blues-rock what Vintage Trouble has done for rock ‘n soul. The Record Company (singer-guitaristharmonica player Chris Vos, bassist-vocalist Alex Stiff and drummer-vocalist-piano player Marc Cazorla) have released a debut, “Give It Back to You,” that not only harkens back to some of the group’s influences (John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, the Rolling Stones), but equally establishes the threesome as a contemporary and fully contemporary voice. The performances are energetic and the songs are explosive. The blistering “Off the Ground,” heavy bassfilled hypnotic rocker “On the Move” and gospel-infused “Hard Day Coming Down” are undeniably catchy, and everywhere the sparse but intoxicating arrangements are a delight. Information: therecordcompany.net.

Why Neglecting Your Personal Brand Can Torpedo Your Career

By Desert Star Staff AT&T understands the importance of promoting its brand.

So do Toyota, Disney and McDonald’s, just to name a few.

But individuals often don’t understand just how critical it is for them to promote their personal brands as well. In fact, their careers depend on it.

“No one from the CEO to the secretary can afford not have a strong personal brand (online and off), if they want to succeed in today’s job climate,” says Karen Tiber Leland, a branding expert and author of “The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand” (www.karenleland.com).

A personal brand – much like those corporate brands – tells the world about you.

It’s a way of selling yourself and your image in a way that leaves a positive impression.

Leland points out that personal branding is not a new idea. She notes the article that Tom Peters wrote in 1997 titled “The Brand Called You” which helped give rise to the popular

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idea that an individual can be just as much a brand, as a soft drink or laundry detergent. She also points out that people such as Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin were carefully nurturing their brand images decades and even centuries before it became fashionable.

“Even though personal branding has been with us for decades,” says Leland, “the advent of social media as a daily part of all our lives, has brought it to the forefront and made it a priority in today’s wired world.”

Leland says there are several reasons why it’s important for everyone to follow Churchill and Chaplin’s lead and cultivate a personal brand.

A few of those reasons include: • You need to outshine the competition. The job market is a competitive place and it’s easy to get lost in the clutter of all those other applicants.

You can stand out from the crowd by carefully crafting your brand with elements that can range from the way you dress to the way you tell the story about the accomplishments you have achieved.

• Social media is forcing your hand. “It’s critical to make sure your online presence (including Facebook, LinkedIn etc.) represents you in the most powerful and professional way,” says Leland. Why? Because potential employers will check them out to check you out. According to a 2015 June 22, 2016

CareerBuilder poll, 52 percent of employers use social networking sites to research job candidates. And not having social media accounts isn’t a good option because 35 percent of those employers say they are less likely to interview someone who doesn’t have an online presence.

• A negative image could undermine your career goals.

While social media sites can help promote your personal brand, Leland says, they can also be your worst enemy.

That same CareerBuilder study reported that 48 percent of employers chose not to hire someone based on social-media content. So ditch inappropriate photos, references to drinking, critical

comments about former employers and anything else you wouldn’t want a prospective employer to see.

“Anyone who plans to wait out the personal-branding trend until it passes needs a new plan,” Leland says. ““It’s no longer an option in career management.

If you don’t define your personal brand, someone else will define it for you.”

About Karen Tiber Leland: Karen Tiber Leland is a branding expert and author of “The Brand Mapping Strategy: Design, Build and Accelerate Your Brand” (www.karenleland.com).

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Manage Mosquitoes While Enjoying the Great Outdoors

By Melinda Myers Don’t let disease-carrying mosquitoes keep you indoors this summer. Instead, employ these eight tips to protect yourself and manage these pests in your yard.

Do a bit of yard and garden clean up. Remove weeds, manage neglected gardens and keep the lawn properly mowed to reduce resting spaces for adult mosquitoes.

Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed.

Drain water that collects in buckets, kids toys, tarps, pool covers, clogged gutters

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and downspouts. Clear the gutters and downspouts so water can drain freely. Store items that tend to collect water in a shed or garage.

Evaluate drainage patterns in your landscape. Improve drainage by amending the soil with organic matter. Install French drains; drain tiles and other drainage systems if needed. Or turn it into a water feature. Consult your municipality first for any relevant guidelines and restrictions.

Manage water in birdbaths, fountains, ponds and rain barrels. Change

water weekly in birdbaths and wading pools. Add a pump to keep water moving and prevent breeding. Or use an organic mosquito control like Mosquito Dunks and Bits (SummitResponsibleSolutions. com) in rain barrels and water features. The Mosquito Bits quickly knock down the mosquito larval population, while the Mosquito Dunks provide 30 days of control.

They are both safe for pets, fish, wildlife and children.

Add a fan to your outdoor décor. The gentle breeze keeps these weak flying insects June 22, 2016

away. Consider taking one to the garden when weeding.

Provide short-term relief when entertaining outdoors with the help of citronella oil or scented candles. Scatter lots of these throughout the area and within a few feet of your guests.

Cover as much of your skin as possible with loose fitting, light colored clothing.

Mosquitoes are less attracted to the lighter colors and can’t readily reach your skin through loose clothing.

Further, protect yourself from disease-carrying mosquitoes by using a personal

repellent. For those looking to avoid DEET, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also approved products with the active ingredient picaridin, IR3535, and the synthetic oil of lemon and eucalyptus. Avoid products that contain both sunscreen and insect repellents, as you need to apply the sunscreen more often than the repellent.

Implement some of these strategies and then get ready to enjoy the outdoors mosquito-free all season long.

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“Change The World With A Giving Heart”

By Madeline Zuckerman Palm Springs, CA. -The Association of Fundraising Professionals CA, Desert Communities Chapter, is pleased to announce the six honorees for their upcoming tenth annual National Philanthropy Day in the Desert awards luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, November 9, 2016. This highly-anticipated and sold out event will take place in the Grand Ballroom at Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, located at 32250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, California. Patrick Evans of CBS Local 2 TV, will serve again as this year’s Master of Ceremonies.

“I am honored to have the privilege to serve as the 2016 Chair of National Philanthropy Day in the Desert,” stated Scott Schroeder. “Hundreds of vital and successful nonprofit organizations in the Coachella Valley enrich our lives daily and care for the less fortunate. At the heart of those organizations are the incredible philanthropic donors, volunteers, and fundraising professionals who we recognize and celebrate at the Awards Luncheon each year,” Schroeder continued.

National Philanthropy Day® is the occasion each year when thousands of people around the world come together to celebrate giving, volunteering, and charitable engagement, thus raising awareness of the role of philanthropy in our society. Here in the Coachella Valley, it is a special day each November when we pay tribute to our own – exemplary local philanthropists and organizations who give so generously of their time,

talents, and financial support, making our community a better place for us all.

“The number and quality of award nominations this year was unparalleled, making the final decision of a single honoree in each category exceptionally difficult,” stated Louise Cummings, Chair of the 2016 Awards Committee.

This year’s honorees are: OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPISTS Harry S. and Diane Rinker OUTSTANDING PHILANTHROPIC FOUNDATION Jewish Federation of The Desert

(left to right) Honoree Bruce Landgarten of Jewish Federation of the Desert, Honoree Danielle Ortega of Big Horn Golf Club Charities, Honorary Chair of National Philanthropy Day Harold Matzner, Honoree Sarah Clapp, Honoree Sandra Woodson, and Event Chair of National Philanthropy Day Scott Schroeder.Change the world with a giving heart. Photo by Dimitri Halkidis.

executive directors, nonprofit trustees and volunteers, OUTSTANDING foundation and corporate PHILANTHROPIC leaders and allied professionals CORPORATION- BIGHORN who embody the word Golf Club Charities PHILANTHROPY, defined from its Greek roots as “love of OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING humankind,” Bona continued.

PROFESSIONAL Harold Matzner, notable Sarah G. Clapp Coachella Valley philanthropist and Owner of Spencer’s OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING Restaurant will serve again VOLUNTEER this year as Honorary Chair Sandra Cooper Woodson of National Philanthropy Day. Matzner commented “What OUTSTANDING FOUNDER a perfect list of honorees!

OF A COACHELLA The combined philanthropy VALLEY NONPROFIT of this group has touched Christy Porter of and enriched the life of Hidden Harvest virtually every person in the Coachella Valley. I “As President of the look forward to applauding Association of Fundraising each of these six honorees Professionals CA, Desert when they are honored at Communities Chapter, I could the tenth annual National not be more proud of the Philanthropy Day awards on members of our professional November 9,” he continued. association who set the Luncheon Sponsors for standard for effective and this year’s National Philanthropy ethical fundraising,” stated Terri Day in the Desert so far include Bona. “Our members include Harold Matzner, Helene Galen, fundraising professionals, Donna MacMillan, Peggy

Cravens, Eisenhower Medical Center, The Desert Sun Media Group, Loma Linda University Health, Palm Springs Life, and Madeline Zuckerman Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. Online registration for the NPD Awards Luncheon opens on Monday, June 20. The early bird ticket price is $75 per person. After October 15th, individual registration will be $ 90 per person. Tables of ten can also be purchased for $ 1,200. For registration and event information, please visit www.afpcadesert.org or contact Event Chair Scott Schroeder at 760-464-6107 or scottschroeder47@gmail.com Now celebrating its 56th anniversary, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is an international association of professionals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of charitable organizations.

Founded in 1960, AFP (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives) advances philanthropy

4th of July Fireworks Celebration

By Mayor Ted Weill I invite you to join the City of Rancho Mirage and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in celebrating our national independence day. Beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4th, the Tribe will be putting on their second annual fireworks celebration at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa. Mark your calendars for what is sure to be a spectacular show!

Spectators should plan to

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arrive early and are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets but please leave your pets at home - only certified service animals will be permitted at this event. Food and beverages will be available for purchase and general parking is available on the vacant lot, just south of the main hotel. As part of the City’s sponsorship of the event, 500 Rancho Mirage resident parking spaces are being made available to residents. Simply show your

through its more than 33,000 members and 244 chapters throughout the world. AFP works to advance philanthropy through advocacy, research, education and certification programs. The Association fosters development and growth of fundraising professionals and promotes high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.

National Philanthropy Day was founded and organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s, and the first official events were held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation. Each year NPD provides an opportunity to celebrate the endless daily contributions of individuals and organizations across the world made to countless causes and missions. NPD is celebrated in all fifty states and Canada, offering an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of charitable giving and the spirit that makes such generosity possible.

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be served with the purchase of a $10 wristband, with entertainment provided by Marker Broadcasting. To attend this fantastic event, Week on July 8 through July resident valet parking placard please RSVP to Samantha 17, 2016 followed by Sweets for access. In the event you Tweddell, Executive Director of Week from August 5 through don’t already have your the Rancho Mirage Chamber August 14, 2016. *Participating Resident Parking placard, of Commerce via email at Rancho Mirage restaurants you can obtain one free of info@ranchomirage.org. and resorts will offer summer charge at City Hall (69825 During both Taste of Hwy. 111, Rancho Mirage). specials to showcase their special cocktails and desserts. Summer Rancho Mirage Agua Caliente Casino weeks, Lyft will be offering a To participate in this Resort Spa is located at 32$20 credit for rides to and from 250 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho exciting summer deal, simply purchase a wristband for Rancho Mirage participating Mirage (on the corner of Bob $10 which allows you to restaurants and resorts. Click Hope Drive & Ramon Road). I enjoy $4.00 cocktails or on the link below to claim your hope to see you all there! For desserts at participating FREE $20 ride credit for Lyft additional information, please (first time users only) www.lyft. go to www.hotwatercasino.

Rancho Mirage restaurants com/invited/MIRAGE2016. com/fireworks or visit in person and resorts. Wristbands can be purchased at the Rancho Sponsors include at Agua Caliente Casino’s Mirage Chamber of Commerce Crater Lake, Lyft, Marker Paradise Rewards Club. located at 71905 Highway Broadcasting, PIRCH Taste of Summer Rancho 111, Suite H, Rancho Mirage, and RumChata. For Mirage: On the heels of Palm or at the event launch party. more information, visit Springs Restaurant Week, All proceeds from wristband TasteOfSummerRanchoMirage. comes an exciting summer sales will go to local charities. com. campaign “cooked” up by the Please join us for an Thank you for your time.

Rancho Mirage Restaurant exclusive launch party On Please share your ideas, Association, the Rancho Mirage July 7, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. suggestions, or comments Chamber of Commerce and the by emailing me at Tedw@ 8:00 p.m. at PIRCH located City of Rancho Mirage - Taste RanchoMirageCA.gov. at 71905 Highway 111 in of Summer Rancho Mirage.

My very best wishes, Rancho Mirage. Complimentary Taste of Summer Rancho Mayor Ted Weill Mirage will begin with Cocktail appetizers and cocktails will June 22, 2016

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US Supreme Court turns down challenge to assault weapons ban in 2 states

By Desert Star Staff The US Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to laws in two states that restrict ownership of semiautomatic firearms.

On Monday, justices rejected an appeal of an October decision by the Second US Circuit Court of Appeals, which upheld laws in Connecticut and New York that prohibit civilians from owning certain semi-automatic rifles and high-capacity magazines.

The laws bar access to the same gun used by Omar Mateen, the man who killed 49 people and wounded 53 others in a terrorist attack on an Orlando nightclub last week.

A federal ban enacted in 1994 had similar prohibitions on certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines that

were defined as high-capacity, but that law expired in 2004.

The bans in Connecticut and New York were enacted in response to the Sandy Hook massacre, where a shooter with a semi-automatic rifle killed 20 children and six teachers at an elementary school in 2012.

Five other states and Washington, DC also have bans on semi-automatic rifles.

The two states’ gun laws were originally challenged in two cases from gun rights organizations and individual gun owners. The appeals courts consolidated the cases into one and upheld the law.

The Supreme Court ruled in 2008 that individuals have a right to possess guns in their home for self-defense, but has since refused to strike down state and local laws that

enact restrictions on activities.

Those restrictions include requiring guns to be locked or disabled when not in use, banning ownership for those under age 21, and bans on carrying firearms in public.

owners should be aware of.

This checklist from veterinarian and author Dr. Jessica Vogelsang will give pet owners the peace of mind they need to take care of their furry families, whether within the comfort of home or during a vet or kennel visit: Vaccinate - All dogs need to be vaccinated for parvo, distemper, rabies and adenovirus. Cats should be vaccinated for panleukopenia, calicivirus, feline herpes virus type I and rabies. Your veterinarian is the best guide in determining the timing

important to always keep your pet’s health in check - from basic teeth cleanings that eliminate germs living in their of vaccinations for dogs, a solution of one-half cup of mouth to monthly heartworm cats and other pets. bleach in one gallon of water. prevention medication to Discover - Before fighting To eliminate the risk of infection keep their hearts healthy. germs at home, you must first from dangerous bacteria and “As a veterinarian, I know identify where those germs diseases such as parvo, soak keeping pets happy and are living. Make a list of every the items in the solution for 10 healthy is very important,” place and every object your minutes, then rinse and air dry.

Vogelsang said. “Fortunately Be informed Germs can using Clorox Regular-Bleach pet has been or touched. Be sure to think like a detective, survive in certain environments can help prevent the spread too. If your canine counterpart for a long time. This is especially of germs and viruses like enjoys drinking from the true in spaces where pets parvo within both animal porcelain throne, be sure to are constantly coming in and shelters and hospitals, as well as within your own home.” add that to your list of culprits. out. Before dropping your To find more simple tips Disinfect - To disinfect beloved at the vet or a kennel, for keeping your pets safe, visit hard, nonporous surfaces and don’t be afraid to ask what Clorox.com. Family Features accessories like crates and measures they are taking to toys, use Clorox Regular-Bleach prevent the spread of germs. on a regular basis. You can use Make it routine - It’s ••••••••••••••

The US Senate is currently expected to vote on a set of competing gun control measures in response to the Orlando mass shooting, two proposed by Democrats and two proposed by Republicans.

Easy Ways to Keep Your Pet Happy and Healthy

By Desert Star Staff For many people pets are a part of the family. Owning a pet is a rewarding experience, but also an important responsibility. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that can be taken to help keep pets healthy.

Just like their human counterparts, pets are susceptible to bacteria and viruses both within and outside the home. There are some highly contagious and dangerous illnesses like parvovirus, canine influenza, rabies and adenovirus that pet

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“ASK WEEZY” Louise Palanker is the author of the award-winning Young Adult title Journals: Middle School Love and War. home. I spoke to her about contributing and making changes because when she left the first time it was not on good terms. Well within one week. She quit her job with no notice. She just stopped going. She is hanging around an old high school friend who was and still is bad news.

She is disrespecting my home again leaving cigarette butts in the driveway, refrigerator door Vera: I’m 10 years old, wide open; the list goes on. and I have a boyfriend. My Well two days ago, she mom knows and is fine with it. leaves with this girl to go into But last Thursday, we almost a park with beer. I call her to kissed. We have been boyfriend show my concerns. I point and girlfriend for 2 or 3 months. out her poor choices in life, So tomorrow is the last day of not showing up for work and school, and I want to give him acting like a teenager. I tell her my phone number, so we can that it’s time to grow up. She talk and have him come over. did not like what I had to say.

My 3rd grade friends Then she shows up at always take pictures of me the house later and wants this and him walking to the bus girl to stay the night because and send them to my parents. her mom did not want anyone In one of the pictures, he was at her house. I once again helping me carry something, showed my concerns about but it looked like we were her behavior and immaturity holding hands. They send and poor decision-making. them to him and post them She got mad and yelled on Snapchat. How do I profanity at me in the driveway tell them to stop without and left. During all this, it was ruining our friendship?? mentioned it would be best - Embarrassing BFFs not to come back. It’s tearing me apart. My heart aches Weezy: May I start with for a relationship with my this question...? What the daughter. What do I do?? heck are third graders doing on Snapchat?!!” Just because Weezy: Yes, your no one in their homes is daughter is making some poor saying NO to them does not decisions, and excuse my mean that you shouldn’t. candor but so are you. Your When you stand up for instinctive yearning to have a what you need you are not relationship with this young jeopardizing a friendship. You woman is calling all of your are strengthening it. Your shots. In helping your daughter friends will come to respect succeed at life you are going that you are not a pushover, to have to be willing to make and that you respect them yourself uncomfortable. as much as you expect Your daughter may be them to respect you. suffering from depression Say, “Please don’t take substance abuse, a generalized pictures of me without my fear of becoming an adult or permission and please don’t something else. You won’t post pictures of me and my really know until she is ready boyfriend. We would appreciate to be honest with you. That is a little discretion and privacy not likely to happen unless, or here. Thanks, very much.” until you change the dynamic.

You are very young to If you set terms for your have a boyfriend and so be living arrangement, and she careful and keep things age is in violation of these terms, appropriate. This is your then she needs to go. Terms childhood. Make sure you must come with conditions. use it well. Its roots will feed They are meaningless and nourish your entire life. without each other.

I’m sure that all of your In your letter, you are friends find your dating phrasing things very carefully relationship to be completely as if to indicate that you are fascinating. It’s probably a lot endeavoring to be kind and like watching a romantic movie appropriate with your daughter. only. They know the stars!

I don’t doubt that you have Nobody wants to hurt you. been more than patient despite They are simply getting carried her pushing every button, but away. So be friendly and clear you cannot have a meaningful and ask for what you need. conversation with a child, A true friendship requires on the phone, WHILE she is various ingredients, including breaking rules. When she later honesty and respect: showed up asking if a friend https://www.youtube.com/ could stay over your answer watch?v=H7w7yXkJTu0 should have been, “No.” Just, “No.” Do not reprimand Ellen: My 22-year-old your daughter in front of a daughter has moved back friend. Within the heat of a

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moment and despite every other thought it, it is triggering, simply say no and mean no.

The next day is when you could have privately and faceto-face said to your daughter, “This is not working out. I love you. I will pay for your therapy.

I want you to be happy. But you cannot live here.”

Emotions should never escalate to a point where you are hollering, “And don’t come back...!!!” in a driveway.

It sounds like you are working very hard to find the language that will reach her. In so doing, you are holding on to your self control until it bursts free and shatters all over the pavement.

You will never be able to communicate clearly while enraged. Wait until a situation has calmed itself before attempting to have a meaningful exchange with your daughter. Then, be clear.

Be kind. Be consistent. She will always be your daughter and you WILL have a good relationship with her but FIRST, she has a lot of work to do. She is 22. She should do that work while living elsewhere. And the two of you would be well served to visit a therapist together.

Amanda: So I’m 15 years old, soon 16, and I’m having a bit of trouble growing up. I’ve been crying a lot lately, looking to the past at old pictures and wishing so hard that I could go back. Life is no longer the fun it used to be. You see; I am a very creative person. My favorite things to do are. Play theatre games, make plays and film them, have karaoke nights and pretend I am a performer at a concert, etc.. I used to do that kind of stuff all the time with my sisters and cousins.

I had the time of my life! But now, everyone’s moved on.

I go to my cousin’s house now and all she does is. Watch TV. I never have really hung out with people from school because as a kid, I’ve always been with my family. It’s what I’m used to. I want to hang out with kids my age, but no one likes to do the kinds of things I like to do. Only my 12-year-old sister still does.

I look forward to her coming over all week so we can do stuff together. But when my sister’s not over I just sit there at home depressed. I want this summer to be different, and I don’t want to just sit at home but I just wish with people my age liked to do the things I like to do. It’s the only time I am truly myself and happy.

Weezy: You are at a transitional phase in your life.

Just between being a young child and a high schooler.

It’s a dry patch you hit in that moment before your world June 22, 2016

begins to open up and present you with a multitude of exciting options. It’s so wonderful to hear about your interests and your creativity. Good for you.

These gifts are a blessing, and they will reward and enrich your life immeasurably.

As a little kid, you were fortunate to have close family members who shared your sense of creative adventure.

Together you had the freedom to dream and explore your imaginations. Very soon you will unlock the freedom to join clubs and activities full of people very much like you.

There are plenty of kids who STILL share your passions. It’s just that they are a bit spread out, and you will find them when they too join performing arts activities at your school or within your community.

Rather than wasting energy wishing that people would change, spend it instead of finding the people who love what you love.

This can be a fantastic summer! RIGHT NOW, with your parents, Google the words “theater” “film” “youth” and the name of your town. See what is out there for you to join. Very often the YMCA or the Boys & Girls Club or Girls Inc. will have summer programs for teens that involve music, film, theater and all of the performing arts.

Whenever you feel like you have reached the end of one road, that’s your cue to look around for turns and corners. Where else are you supposed to be? Where else would you feel truly yourself and happy? Go there!

Friends are fantastic, but you do not need them to be creative. Use your alone time to learn or improve your talents. Make your own movie this summer! Start today.

IOS app, JournalsNetwork. com, and a weekly video podcast for teens and tweens called Journals: Out Loud.

The Journals experience is built around a philosophy of cyber kindness.

The cyber kindness tone of the app is set by Louise, who brings her teaching background and years of heading up mentoring programs to create a safe space where teens have the opportunity to share and learn what kids are thinking and wondering. Louise also moderates the weekly video podcast where she and a team of teen panelists field questions from the app and encourage listeners to join in the conversation.

Louise developed Journals in 2009 to foster communication between kids and their parents about the issues many teens face during adolescence: boys, girls, dating, love, romance, sex, friends, bullies, self-harm, eating disorders, depression, families and complicated things like life. Journals quickly became a place where kids can come to privately ask personal questions and learn that they are going to be just fine.

Through the Journals App, Louise personally answers more than 200 questions each month. She is also the author of a weekly teen advice column called “Ask Weezy”, which is currently featured on Noozhawk.com.

In 2000, Louise combined her teaching degree with her love of comedy and began The Kids Comedy Club, a stand-up comedy program for children, where kids learn to write and perform standup comedy. The program is currently run at Los Angeles area Boys & Girls’ Clubs and The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara.

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GARY COCKRELL, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 13, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607526 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, Case No.: PSC1602437 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, PALM SPRINGS BRANCH, 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. DESERT JUDICIAL BRANCH. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1) Petitioner: M. YONG BANNISTER-RUSH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: MI YONG BANNISTER-RUSH to Proposed Name: MI YONG RUSH. 2) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name change described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING - Date, Time and Place: August 12, 2016 8:30 a.m. Department PS3. Address: 3255 E. TAHQUITZ CANYON WAY PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Superior Court of California, Riverside County, Palm Springs. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on this petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: DESERT STAR WEEKLY, 13279 Palm Drive Suite 5, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Dated: June 15, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court. Pub June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2016. DSW16-1184 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DC DYNAMIC CLEANING 9440 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DAVON CHANTRY CARR 9440 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240; CAMERRON FORRESTER CARR 9440 BROOKLINE AVENUE, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DAVON CHANTRY CARR, PARTNER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 15, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607621 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2016. DSW16-1186 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) VIP PLAZA LLT 34-400 AND 34-432 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): RONALD COURTNEY FAUGHT, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RONALD C. FAUGHT AND STELLA M. FAUGHT LIVING TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2003, 663 FOXBROOK DRIVE, GLENDORA, CA 91740. STELLA MARIE FAUGHT, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RONALD C. FAUGHT AND STELLA M. FAUGHT LIVING TRUSTE DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2003. This business is conducted by: TRUST. The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: OCTOBER 14, 2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime. Signed: RONALD COURTNEY FAUGHT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on June 16, 2016 File No. R-201511392 Pub June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 2016 DSW16-1185 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following fictitious business name(s) DESERT GIRLS PAMPERED PETS 43-500 MONTEREY AVE., PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Riverside County has been abandoned by the following person(s): SHARI RENE PATE 197 WILD HORSE DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. This business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL The fictitious business name(s) referred to above was filed in Riverside County on: 08/25/2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.

Signed: Shari R.Pate. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on June 14, 2016 File No. R-201509280 Pub June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016 DSW16-1181 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: DESERT PAMPERED PETS 43-500 MONTEREY AVE., PALM DESERT, CA 92260.

Riverside County; 197 WILD HORSE DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Full name of registrant: SHARI RENE PATE 197 WILD HORSE DR., PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SHARI R. PATE. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 14, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607547 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016. DSW16-1180 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: TREE UP 590 OLEANDER RD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; 255 N. EL CIELO RD STE. 140-542, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262. Full name of registrant: SHOP 542 255 N. EL CIELO RD STE. 140-542, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed:JORDAN

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: D’S PEDI-WHIP 13822 HACIENDA HEIGHTS DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ADINA VANESSA CLARK13822 HACIENDA HEIGHTS DR., DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: ADINA VANESSA CLARK. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 31, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606965 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE).

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BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1174 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: RESIDENZA SAN LORENZO; RSL, 588 E SAN LORENZO ROAD, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: O’TL, LLC 165 W CAMINO DESCANSCO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: LIMITIED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12-01-2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: LUCA- -VOLPE, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 6, 2016.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607205 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1173 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: 212 BAND 22713 SAFARI ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JAMES ROY THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CIY, CA 92234. DIANE GRACE THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAMES ROY THOMAS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607072 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1170

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: ORTIZ MASONRY 68195 TACHEVAH DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: DONNA KAY ORTIZ 68195 TACHEVAH DR, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on DEC 2000. 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: DONNA KAY ORTIZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 9, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607381 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 15, 22, 29, July THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: DIANE’S PET SALON 35440 DATE 6, 2016. DSW16-1176 PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234. RiverAMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE- side County. Full name of registrant: JAMES ROY MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) THOMAS 35440 DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: ILLUMINATE, (1) FULL CIY, CA 92234. DIANE GRACE THOMAS 35440 FRAME FOTO 870 E. RESEARCH DRIVE #5, PALM DATE PALM DRIVE, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 SPRINGS, CA 92262. Riverside County; 2323 S. Business is conducted by: MARRIED COUPLE. CALLE PALO FIERRO, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Registrant commenced to transact business under Full name of registrant: KEMAAN ENTERPRISES, the fictitious business name(s) listed above on INC. 583 COLUSA AVE., BERKELEY, CA 94707- 7-5-2011. I declare that all the information in this CA. Business is conducted by: CORPORATION. statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who Registrant has not yet begun to transact business declares as true, information which he or she knows under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: JAMES ROY I declare that all the information in this statement is THOMAS. This statement was filed with the County true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, Clerk of Riverside County on June 2, 2016. Peter information which he or she knows to be false, is Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. guilty of a crime). Signed: ANN RABIN ARNOLD, R-201607071 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIVICE PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS County Clerk of Riverside County on April 22, 2016. FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS No. R-201605297. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEYEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI- IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN- 2016. DSW16-1169 OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub May 4, 11, 18, THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING 25, June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016. DSW16-1129 BUSI¬NESS AS: THE TELECOM GROUP 75430 GERALD FORD #207, PALM DESERT, CA 92211.

AMENDED STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Riverside County; 1200 ARTESIA BLVD #305, OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254. Full name of regisThe following fictitious business name(s) WOW, trant: SANDLER PARTNERS, LLC 1200 ARTESIA LOOKS GOOD, AUTO RECONDITION/DETAIL BLVD #305, HERMOSA BEACH, CA 90254-CA. AND SERVICES 74711 DILLON RD, UNIT #9094, Business is conducted by: LIMITIED LIABILITY DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241 Riverside COMPANY. Registrant commenced to transact County has been abandoned by the following business under the fictitious business name(s) listed person(s):MICHAEL PAUL CHARRON 74711 DIL- above on MARCH 1ST 2013. I declare that all the LON ROAD UNIT 9094, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, information in this statement is true and correct. (A CA 92241. This business is conducted by: INDI- registrant, who declares as true, information which VIDUAL The fictitious business name(s) referred to he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). above was filed in Riverside County on: 04/15/2014 Signed: JACK PAUL BALDWIN II, MANAGING I declare that all the information in this statement is MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, Clerk of Riverside County on June 1, 2016. Peter information which he or she knows to be false is Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. guilty of a crime. Signed: MICHAEL PAUL CHAR- R-201607016 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSIRON. This statement was filed with the County NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS Clerk of Riverside County, signed by, Peter Aldana FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder on April 26, 2016 OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS File No. I-201400996 Pub May 4, 11, 18, 25, June BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED 15, 22, 29, July 6, 2016 DSW16-1133 BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER BUSI¬NESS AS: SAVAGE ROBERTS PUBLISH- UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW ING 1718 E. CAMINO PAROCELA #19, PALM (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND SPRINGS, CA 92264. Riverside County; PO BOX 5772, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92263. Full name of registrant: ROBERT BRYAN TIBBETTS 1718 E. CAMINO PAROCELA #19, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264. Business is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2-24-2016. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ROBERT BRYAN TIBBETTS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 6, 2016.

Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201607232 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 AUTHO¬RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COM¬MON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSI¬NESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, 2016. DSW16-1175

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PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 8, 15, 22, 29, either of these resources, you should be aware that 2016. DSW16-1168 the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE ERTY OWNER: The sale dale shown on this notice FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- of sale may be postponed one or more times by the NESS AS: DESERTAIRE LAND COMPANY 66711 mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant TERRACE WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The 92240. Riverside County; PO BOX 490, DESERT law requires that information about trustee sale HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Full name of registrant: postponements he made available to you and to the COLLEEN MARYANNE FARBER, TRUSTEE OF public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

THE FARBER FAMILY LIVING TRUST 66711 TER- If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been RACE WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time JOSEPH EDWARD FARBER TRUSTEE OF THE and date for the sale of this property, you may call FARBER FAMILY LIVING TRUST 66711 TERRACE 888-988-6736 or visit this Internet Web salestrack.

WAY, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. Busi- tdsf.com, using the file number assigned to this case ness is conducted by: TRUST. Registrant has not CR16-1037. Information about postponements yet begun to transact business under the fictitious that are very short in duration or that occur close business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately information in this statement is true and correct. (A be reflected in the telephone information or on the registrant, who declares as true, information which Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponehe or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). ment information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Signed: COLLEEN MARYANNE FARBER, TRUST- The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for EE, THE FARBER FAMILY LIVING. This statement any incorrectness of the Street address or other was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County common designation, if any, shown above. If no on May 26, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County street address or other common designation is Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606809. NOTICE — shown, directions to the location of the property THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT may be obtained by sending a written request to EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 6/15/2016 A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT County Records Research, Inc 4952 Warner Avenue MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING #105 Huntington Beach, Ca 92649 Phone #: (714) OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHO- 846-6634 Fax #: (714) 846-8720Trustee’s Sale Line RIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS (888) 98-6736 Sales Website: salestrack.tdsf.com BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS Hoai Phan County Records Research, Inc.. Trustee OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR Division TAC: 995668 PUB: 6/22, 6/29, 7/06/16.

COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., DSW16-1183 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 1, 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-1166 T. S. No: L547907 CA Unit Code: L Loan No: 0012418653/PRIETO Investor No: 4000397193 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE AP #1: 656-171-009-1 15197 AVENIDA MONFOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI- TEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 NESS AS: J&R LANDSCAPING LLC 13710 SANTA NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.D. SERVICE COMYSABEL DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240. PANY, as duly appointed Trustee under the following Riverside County. Full name of registrant: J&R described Deed of Trust WILL SELL AT PUBLIC LANDSCAPING LLC 13710 SANTA YSABEL DR, AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-CA . Business (in the forms which are lawful tender in the United is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. States) and/or the cashier’s, certified or other checks Registrant has not yet begun to transact business specified in Civil Code Section 2924h (payable in under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. full at the time of sale to T.D. Service Company) all I declare that all the information in this statement right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as it under said Deed of Trust in the property hereinafter true, information which he or she knows to be false, described: Trustor: GARY PRIETO, ROBIN PRIETO is guilty of a crime). Signed: RAUL GONZALEZ, Recorded July 19, 2005 as Instr. No. 2005MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County 0574254 in Book --- Page --- of Official Records Clerk of Riverside County on May 19, 2016. Peter in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County; Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. CALIFORNIA , pursuant to the Notice of Default and R-201606488. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSI- Election to Sell thereunder recorded February 17, NESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS 2016 as Instr. No. 20160062009 in Book --- Page FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS of RIVERSIDE County CALIFORNIA. YOU ARE BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATE- JULY 7, 2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO MENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 15197 (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND AVENIDA MONTEFLORA, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, PROFESSIONAL CODE). Pub June 1, 8, 15, 22, CA 92240 “(If a street address or common desig2016. DSW16-1165 nation of property is shown above, no warranty is as to its completeness or correctness).” Said T.S. No.: CR16-1037 A.P.N.: 641-211-014-0 given of property will be made in “as is” condition Order No.: 160021316 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S Sale without or warranty, express or implied, SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED regardingcovenant title possession, or encumbrances, to pay OF TRUST DATED 1/12/2014. UNLESS YOU the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, by said Deed of Trust, with interest as in said note IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU provided, advances, if any, under terms of said NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF Deed of Trust, fees, charges and the of the THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD Trustee and of the trusts created expenses by said Deed of CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the Trust. Said sale will be held on: JULY 25, 2016, highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on AT 3:00 P.M. *IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING NEAR a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or THE FLAG POLES, (NORTHEAST CORNER OF federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state WEST SIXTH STREET AND SOUTH BUENA VISTA or federal savings and loan association, or savings AVENUE) 849 WEST SIXTH STREET, CORONA, association, or savings bank specified in Section CA 92882 At the time of the initial publication of this 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do notice, the total amount of the unpaid balance of the business in this stare will be held by the duly ap- obligation secured by the above described Deed of pointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and Trust and estimated costs, expenses, and advances interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee is $313,115.38. It is possible that at the time of sale in the hereinafter described property under and the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedpursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The ness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If sale will he made, but without covenant or warranty, you are considering bidding on this property lien, you expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or should understand that there are risks involved in encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of you to free and clear ownership of the property. You Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses should also be aware that the lien being auctioned of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably at the auction, you are or may be responsible for estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned greater on the day of sale. Trustor: DIA-CJ BETTER off, before you can receive clear title to the property.

WAYS INVESTMENTS, LLC Duly Appointed Trustee: You are encouraged to investigate the existence, County Records Research, Inc Recorded 1/23/2014 priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist as Instrument No. 2014-0026956 in book, page on this property by contacting the county recorder’s of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of office or a title insurance company, either of which Riverside County, California. and pursuant to the may charge you a fee for this information. If you Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder consult either of these resources, you should be recorded 3/14/2016 in Book Page as Instrument aware that the same lender may hold more than one No. 2016-0097407 of said Official Records. Date mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE of Sale: 7/15/2016 at 3:00 PM Place of Sale: In TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on front of the building near the flagpoles 849 W. Sixth this notice of sale may be postponed one or more Street, (Northeast corner of West Sixth Street & times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a South Buena Vista Avenue), Corona, California court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California 92882 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and Civil Code. The law requires that information about other charges: $93,333.55 Street Address or other trustee sale postponements be made available to common designation of real property: 13395 EL you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not CAJON DR. DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are con- your sale date has been postponed, and, if apsidering bidding on this property lien, you should plicable, the rescheduled time and date for the understand that there are risks involved in bidding sale of this property, you may call (888) 988-6736 at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, or visit this Internet Web site: salestrack.tdsf.com, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a using the file number assigned to this case L547907 trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to L. Information about postponements that are very free and clear ownership of the property. You should short in duration or that occur close in time to the also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the in the telephone information or on the Internet auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off Web site. The best way to verify postponement all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the you can receive clear title to the property. You are Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the property by contacting the county recorder’s office successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If or a title insurance company, either of which may the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser charge you a fee for this information. If you consult at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI¬NESS AS: T’S TAVERN AND SPORTS GRILL 11882 DE PALM RD SUITE 2-M, CORONA, CA 92883. Riverside County; 20305 NEWTON ST, CORONA, CA 92881. Full name of registrant: GTR HOLDINGS LLC 20305 NEWTON ST, CORONA, CA 92881-CA Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime).

Signed: TERI LYNN RICHARDS, MANAGING MEMBER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on May 26, 2016. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201606835 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

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monies paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: June 14, 2016 T.D. SERVICE COMPANY as said Trustee CRYSTAL ESPINOZA, ASSISTANT SECRETARY T.D. SERVICE COMPANY 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Suite 400 Orange, CA 92868-0000 The Beneficiary may be attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained may be used for that purpose. If available , the expected opening bid and/or postponement information may be obtained by calling the following telephone number(s) on the day before the sale: (888) 988-6736 or you may access sales information at salestrack.tdsf.com, TAC# 995577 PUB: 06/22/16, 06/29/16, 07/06/16. DSW16-1182 TSG No.: 8623566 TS No.: CA1600272925 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: 6000386921 APN: 688-061-036-8 Property Address: 899 ISLAND DRIVE #308 RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/22/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/05/2016 at 09:00 A.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 02/29/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0101890, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of California. Executed by: CHARLOTTE G CHAFRAN, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 849 W. SIXTH STREET, CORONA, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 688-061-036-8 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 899 ISLAND DRIVE #308, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $358,658.26. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more

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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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/ propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1600272925 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Date: First American Title Insurance Company 6 Campus Cir, Bldg 6, 1st Floor Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772NPP0284194 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 06/15/2016, 06/22/2016, 06/29/2016.

DSW16-1178 APN: 663-341-012-0 / 001-545-470-2 TS No: CA08003171-15-1 TO No: 02-15036677 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED December 17, 2004. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 12, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on December 29, 2004, as Instrument No. 2004-1028179, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed

by MARTIN RAMON ACOSTA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. as nominee for HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13031 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 without covenant or warranty, express 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $217,570.83 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to

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the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08003171-15-1. 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: June 3, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08003171-15-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Miguel Ochoa, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA16001993-1, PUB DATES: 06/15/2016, 06/22/2016, 06/29/2016. DSW16-1172 APN: 768-280-003-0 TS No: CA08000041-16-1 TO No: 5927140 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED June 30, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 5, 2016 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on August 3, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0571657, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by JESUS RODRIGUEZ, A SINGLE MAN, as Trustor(s), in favor of WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 52-142 ALLENDE DR, COACHELLA CA, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regard-

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ing 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated 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 obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $264,637.38 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will increase this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. 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.

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 In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, CA08000041-16-1. 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: June 1, 2016 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08000041-16-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Myron Ravelo, Authorized Signatory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTOMATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Order no. CA16-001955-1, Pub Dates, 06/08/2016, 06/15/2016, 06/22/2016.

DSW16-1171 T.S. No. 028454-CA APN: 676-480-066-3 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/13/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU

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NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/12/2016 at 3:00 PM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/3/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0102881, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Riverside County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: SUZAN J ELLIOTT AND THOMAS R ELLIOTT, WIFE AND HUSBAND 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: AT THE FRONT STEPS TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE FORMER CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 7 DOVER CT RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-1652 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: $964,126.85 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 028454-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: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Publish June 8, 15, 22, 2016. DSW16-1167

How inmates practice advocacy journalism from inside prison

By Desert Star Staff When a transgender prison inmate hanged herself last year, her story of being denied medical and psychological care was told by a journalist already situated close to the scene – another inmate.

Christopher Zoukis, serving time at the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg in Virginia, is one of several inmates throughout the country who contribute to Prison Legal News, an independent monthly magazine that focuses on prisoner rights, court rules and other news about the criminal justice system.

“In most areas of public debate, there are two sides to every story, yet when it comes to prisons, too often the only voices heard are those of government and law enforcement, along with the victims,” says Zoukis (www.

ChristopherZoukis.com), a prison-education advocate who has authored two books – “College for Convicts: The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons” and “Prison Education Guide.”

“The total exclusion of prisoners results in badly

slanted stories that don’t give a full picture.”

One of Prison Legal News’ roles is to be an advocate for inmate rights. But the publication is first and foremost a serious news outlet, he says, and inmates are a significant part of its core readership.

“Prisoners are starved for information relevant to their existence,” Zoukis says. “Prison Legal News fills a void.”

An inmate named Paul Wright, who was serving a sentence on a first-degree murder charge in Washington State, founded prison Legal News in 1990. In 1987, Wright tried to rob a cocaine dealer, but the dealer pulled a gun.

Wright shot and killed the man. He was unsuccessful in pleading self-defense.

Wright was released in 2003. By then Prison Legal News had been around 13 years and he continued the work, using the magazine as an advocacy tool for improving the prison system. Wright also heads the Human Rights Defense Center, a nonprofit that advocates for the human rights of people behind bars.

About 65 percent of Prison Legal News, subscribers are

state and federal prisoners, but readers also include attorneys, journalists, government officials, academics, family members of prisoners, and university and law school libraries.

Zoukis says incarcerated writers face challenges that the average newspaper or magazine reporter doesn’t.

“Prison officials are often unsympathetic to prison journalists,” he says. “They tend to subject us to enhanced scrutiny and retaliation.”

Securing source materials and doing research also presents problems. Zoukis says everything must be mailed into the prison or emailed through a monitored email system that permits limited quantities of text. He can’t submit a finished article directly to the publication.

Instead, he emails the article to an outside contact, who submits it on his behalf.

“Despite the official censorship and the limitations, I find that there is a great duty,” Zoukis says. “There is an obligation to continue even when the going is tough and the world appears to be crumbling down. It’s this sense of purpose that drives

prison journalists on.”

About Christopher Zoukis: Christopher Zoukis, author of “College for Convicts: The Case for Higher Education in American Prisons” (McFarland & Co., 2014) and “Prison Education Guide” (Prison Legal News Publishing, 2016), is a leading expert in the field of correctional education.

He is founder of www.

PrisonEducation.com and www.PrisonLawBlog.com, and a contributing writer to The Huffington Post, the New York Daily News and Prison Legal News. He is incarcerated at the medium-security Federal Correctional Institution Petersburg in Virginia.

Fried Eggs on the sidewalk and baked cookies in cars

By Stephen A. Cooper, Esq. /OP-Ed In Arizona this past weekend -- where temperatures muscled their way to 120 degrees -- folks were frying eggs on the sidewalk and baking chocolate chip cookies in cars giving new meaning to the term “outdoor kitchen.”

Today where I live in Woodland Hills, California, in the San Fernando Valley – a neighborhood my disapproving realtor informed me was nicknamed “Woodland Hell” because of the heat – the mercury topped out at 113; unlike in Arizona, where my house is you can only get your street-cooked eggs overeasy and the cookies, while warm, just aren’t as chewy.

What I am 100 percent

sure of (though I’m tempted to hyperbolize and call it 113 percent) is: It’s hot.

While I don’t expect my global warming denying friends to agree with either me or the Boston Globe’s Bill McKibben (“The mercury doesn’t lie: We’ve hit a troubling climate change milestone,” March 5, 2016), I hope we can all acknowledge that when it’s 113 degrees and the “dog days of summer” lie far, far ahead, it’s worrisome to think just how hot it’ll get, isn’t it?

Speaking of dogs, my wife and I have three and they’re hot.

They’re so hot they’re not even being mischievous inside where -- having heard how dangerous this apocalyptic heat

can be for humans and animals alike -- we brought them from their usual backyard terrain.

We’re blessed to have air conditioning as long as the power grid holds but last month when we got our electricity bill, we were even hotter under the collar than we are now.

I’m thinking it may be a good time to eat a cool refreshing Klondike Bar. True, I enjoy ice cream when it’s not nearly this hot -- like when the mercury is just a measly 100 degrees -- but its even tastier knowing I can burn those wasted calories just by stepping outside into what you might call my “outdoor sauna.” There I can bask like one of the big lizards I’ve seen creeping around lately.

Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

By Desert Star Staff Although many Americans are aware of the water crises taking place in different parts of the country, such as Flint, Michigan and New Jersey, most believe themselves to be far removed from these situations. Experts caution however, that what’s happening there could

happen anywhere, anytime to whole neighborhoods, individual streets or even just to a specific house.

Indeed, plumbing components still could legally contain up to eight percent lead as recently as January 2014. The good news is there are steps you can take to protect your family.

“The most important thing individual families can do to improve water quality is to filter it at home,” says Joseph Harrison, former chief of the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Branch.

Harrison says there are filters that require installation, but the easiest option is to purchase a filtering system available at a local retailer that you fill with water and put in your fridge. Such systems come in various shapes and sizes, making them a good option for any size family or fridge.

For example, ZeroWater offers the only portable gravity-fed pour through filtration device that reduces the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) measurement down to virtually zero and are certified by the NSF for lead reduction and other heavy metals to a safe level.

By removing 99.6 percent of all total dissolved solids, the filters get a 000 measurement on the digital water meter, which is equivalent to purified bottled water. They also

Query: Has anyone noticed that this otherworldly heat is making the reptiles bigger and meaner lately? Is anyone looking into this phenomenon?

Because I saw Jurassic Park, and while entertaining, it wouldn’t be if it were real.

At least I’ve got my dogs to protect me. Just one problem though: The heat.

It’s made them lethargic.

Plus, although my dogs love me fine, I’m afraid I have to admit that if pressed between choosing to save me from a lizard attack and all the aromatic cookies and eggs now simmering on the ground outside, truly my goose is cooked.

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“Until all lead pipes in the water infrastructure system are safely replaced, consumers are largely on their own when it comes to protecting their families from lead,” says Harrison. “That’s why it’s so important to treat your water with a filter certified to reduce lead content.”

While all families should take steps to protect their health, proactive measures are especially crucial for families with pregnant women and children under six years old.

This is because lead toxin exposure primarily affects developing brains and causes reduced intelligence, learning disabilities, developmental delays and fetal deaths.

To learn more about water filtration and how to test your water for lead, visit ZeroWater.com.

You don’t have to accept your local water quality as-is.

By filtering your water, you can improve both its quality and its taste. StatePoint

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Agents Discover more than $500K of Narcotics Stashed in Car

By Desert Star Staff SALTON CITY, Calif. – El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Indio Station Highway 86 checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling more than half-amillion dollars of drugs after they discovered packages of methamphetamine and cocaine hidden in the vehicle’s rocker panels on Saturday.

The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m., when a 41-yearold man approached the checkpoint driving a white 2009 Dodge Avenger.

A Border Patrol detection canine alerted to the vehicle.

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Agents referred the man to the secondary inspection area for a closer examination.

After an intensive search, agents discovered 35 vacuum-sealed bundles of methamphetamine and two bundles of cocaine hidden in the vehicle’s rocker panels.

The methamphetamine had a combined weight of 48 pounds with an estimated street value of $480,000.

The cocaine weighed 7.14 pounds and had an estimated El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents from the Indio station discovered 48 pounds of methamstreet value of $114,200. phetamine and 7.14 pounds of cocaine with an estimated total street value of $594,200.

The man, a Mexican citizen, the vehicle, and narcotics for further investigation. more than 500 pounds of were turned over to the Drug In fiscal year 2016, El methamphetamine and Enforcement Administration Centro Sector has seized 148 pounds of cocaine.

June 22, 2016

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Ayad Akhtar’ Powerful/Funny/Angry Play On Social Discourse

By Jack Lyons Theatre and Film Critic One can get away with a lot when the weapon of biting social discourse is comedy. Remember, ‘God of Carnage’? Yazmina Reza’s four seemingly-intelligent adults meet to sort out a schoolyard incident involving their young sons, only to have the meeting explode into hand-hand combat when a casual remark sets off a firestorm of recriminations.

In playwright Ayad Akhtar’s blistering comedy, “Disgraced” the playwright explores the dark underbelly of the politically correct subject matter of antisemitism and Islamophobia that is simmering just beneath the surface at first only to boil over later on, dragging its five characters into open verbal warfare. “Disgraced”, directed by journeywoman (see; politically correct) director Kimberly Senior, first premiered in 2011 in Chicago, then transferred to New York’s Lincoln Center, then onto Broadway capturing a Pulitzer Prize for Akhtar and a Tony nomination for director Senior in the process.

The play written in 2012 is eerily prescient for events unfolding in 2016. The action is set in New York City during 2011 and 2012 takes place over a nine month period.

Pakistani-American lawyer Amir (Hari Dhillon) at the urging of his American painter wife Emily (Emily Swallow) reluctantly agrees to offer ‘assistance’ to a local Imam who has run afoul of the law for comments he made about the “9/11” attacks. Emily has come to know the Imam while gathering research into

Islamic art for a series of her paintings she will be showing at a fashionable art gallery.

At a hosted dinner party for friends Issac (J. Anthony Crane) a curator friend of Emily and Amir - has more than a business interest in Emily - and his wife Jory (Karen Pittman) who works at the same law firm as Amir settle in for an evening of cocktails, pleasantries and a delicious dinner prepared

by Emily. After consuming too much alcohol the conversation turns to office business talk and then to the hot button issues of the day: politics, religion, and whatever other alcohol-fueled deep feelings held by all, begin to surface during the inevitable moments of truth.

Amir, a self-proclaimed apostate from Islam makes a case for secularism saying” The Koran is like one long hate-mail letter to humanity”.

Which prompts Isaac to calm the waters with a sincere assessment saying “Islam is rich and universal (as viewed through his curator lenses), part of a spiritual heritage we can all draw from.” Amir then admits “… to having felt some pride on September 11th.” Which produces gasps from the audience. Now the stage is set for the infidelity slings and arrows when Amir and Jory returning from an errand, find Isaac and Emily in a close encounter.

The play may be full of predictable clichés and the direction of the story, but no one can deny the talent and solid performances of the actors working on the stage. Sometimes the situations get overcooked with everyone yelling. But, after all there are a lot of truths being hurled all about, with each character making a

L-R: Hari Dhillon, Emily Swallow, Karen Pittman and J Anthony Crane. Photo by Craig Schwartz case for his or her position.

There is one last character that demands our attention. Abe Jensen played by Behzad Dabu, is an angry young man. Abe is Amir’s nephew who in an effort to assimilate, changes his name from Muslim to Anglo. Further frustration and disappointments prompt him, however, to change it back again at the end of the play. He gets to summarize, at least for me, the driving ideology and role Islam plays in the overall scheme of things

on this planet. The ending of the play is deliberately left ambiguous, however, I felt an uneasy, gnawing feeling that there is more in store for the characters and for a secular society as we know it.

In the technical department, director Senior leads her creative team headed by Scenic Designer John Lee Beatty who fashions an attractive one-set New York City apartment, with costumes designed by Jennifer Von Mayrhauser, Light Design by Christine A.

Binder, and Sound design

by Jill BC Du Boff. The Fight Direction choreographed by Unkledave’s Fight House, is one of the best fight design efforts is so authentically executed, I had some concern for Ms. Swallow’s safety. But, of course, I shouldn’t have worried.

“Disgraced” is a powerful play that delivers a potent message, yet is funny and enjoyable at the same time.

It is performed without an intermission at the Mark Taper Forum through July 17, 2016.

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