Desert Star Weekly Oct. 19, 2022 issue!

IN LOVING MEMORY OFJack Lyons

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Sunnylands ‘ShakeOut’ Event

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By Desert Star Staff

RANCHO MIRAGE –Sunnylands Center & Gardens is reviving its in-person participation in the Great

ShakeOut with an invitation to the public to learn about the importance of earthquake and emergency preparedness on Thursday, Oct. 20.

From 9:30 a.m. to noon, various community organizations and school groups will be at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage to

share information on the preparations residents need to make in the event of a major earthquake or other natural disasters.

At 10:20 a.m., guests and staff will participate in an earthquake drill interrupting

Firebirds secure first win in franchise history

By Desert Star Staff

CALGARY, AB. – The Coachella Valley Firebirds, proud affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Seattle Kraken, won their first game in franchise history on Sunday afternoon by defeating the Calgary Wranglers by 6-5 in Calgary. Kole Lind (x2), Andrew Poturalski, Michal Kempny, Max McCormick, and Jesper Froden scored, while Joey Daccord stopped 25 in the team’s inaugural victory.

The Firebirds drew their first blood at 6:59 of the first period. Ryker Evans put a

pass right on the stick of Kole Lind to notch the first goal in franchise history.

Cameron Hughes tallied the secondary helper to help give Coachella Valley a 1-0 lead, the period’s only goal.

Coachella Valley scored 4:47 into the second period on an Andrew Poturalski powerplay goal. Just 33 seconds after the Wranglers scored to make it 2-1, Michal Kempny wristed a shot past Calgary netminder Dustin Wolf to put the Firebirds back by two goals. McCormick and Froden added to the Firebird’s totals with goals to

put Coachella Valley ahead 5-1. Calgary netted two quick goals toward the end of the second period to cut Coachella Valley’s lead to two.

Less than five minutes into the third period, Kole Lind rushed into the offensive zone on a semi-breakaway and beat Oskar Dansk, who replaced Wolf in the second period, to regain a three-goal lead for the Firebirds. With just under six minutes left, Calgary struck two goals in 46 seconds to make it a onegoal game. Inside the final two minutes, the Wranglers

Continues on

Sunnylands focuses on earthquake and emergency preparedness in the ‘ShakeOut’ event.

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BY ROBERT KINSLER

New Rock, Folk Albums Shine

The Cult, Librarians

With Hickeys, Billy Idol and Mountain City Four are back with essential new releases.

Artist: The Cult

Title: Under The Midnight Sun (Black Hill Records)

You might like if you enjoy: AC/DC, The Cult, Interpol

Tell me more: Blending hard rock and soaring gothic melancholy has always marked The Cult’s best work and that winning approach is displayed across the band’s most recent album Under The Midnight Sun. Although this marks the English outfit’s first new disc since 2016’s Hidden City, the British quintet sounds as great as ever. Songs such as the shimmering “Mirror,” edgy “A Cut Inside” (the latter showcasing Ian Astbury’s vocal firepower), ambitious “Knife Through Butterfly Heart” with its acoustic-toelectric arc and dramatic closer “Under The Midnight Sun” deliver on the band’s sonic imprint. The standout

cut on the album is the rousing “Give Me Mercy,” a track that is wonderfully nuanced and showcases Billy Duffy’s stunning guitar work along with an explosive build.

Information: TheCult.us.

Artist: Librarians With Hickeys

Title: Handclaps & Tambourines (Big Stir Records)

You might like if you enjoy: Elvis Costello & The Attractions, early R.E.M., Todd Rundgren

Tell me more: With a sound that evokes an array of melodic heroes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, the four members of Akron, Ohio’s Librarians With Hickeys also put a decidedly original stamp on their melodyminded rock. The group’s latest album Handclaps & Tambourines features a dozen magical tracks that shine via smart songwriting, sharp hooks, enticing vocal harmonies and the collective talents of Mike Crooker

(guitars, keyboards, vocals), Ray Carmen (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Rob Crossley (drums, percussion) and Andrew Wilco (bass guitar).

Highlights abound on the disc, including the lovely “Ghost Singer,” dynamic “Fairground,” wistful “Can’t Wait ‘Till Summer” (the latter bolstered by some sweet guitar harmonics), rollicking “Lady Overdrive,” magical “I Can’t Stop Thinking About You,” gorgeous Celtic-tinged “Last Days Of Summer” and inspired power pop closer “Me and My Big Mouth.” Information: BigStirRecords.com.

Artist: Billy Idol

Title: The Cage EP (BMG) You might like if you enjoy: Billy Idol, The Cult, Muse

Tell me more: Billy Idol makes the most of his newlyissued The Cage EP, with the rocker delivering four fantastic tracks that recall his most beloved ‘80s material. Idol’s signature baritone vocals are powerful and used

in the service of songs where he is exploring his life with artful candor across the disc.

“Cage” is a catchy rocker, its fierceness a welcome opener for the 66-year-old singer who was among the first to blend punk, new wave and hard rock styles.

“Running From The Ghost” is a reflective original, whose musical run includes a relatively quiet intro before a choir of otherworldly voices and Steve Stevens’ blazing guitar work elevate the track. “Rebel Like You” is a winning riff rocker enhanced by a heavy rhythm and AC/ DC-worthy thunder. “Miss Nobody” is an interesting cut that blends Idol’s spoken word, gospel backing vocals and a funky dance soundscape to perfection. Information: BillyIdol.net.

Artist: Mountain City Four

Title: Mountain City Four (Omnivore Recordings)

You might like if you enjoy: Linda Ronstadt, Maria Muldaur, Kate

and Anna McGarrigle

Tell me more: Canadian folk group Mountain City Four are celebrated on their self-titled album, which features 15 previouslyunissued recordings completed between 1963 and 1970. The marvelous album simultaneously documents the early career of sisters Kate and Anna McGarrigle, who released their eponymous debut in 1976 and released a number of more albums together through 2008; Kate died in 2010, at the age of 63, from a rare form of cancer. Mountain City Four features the talents of the McGarrigle sisters along with Jack Nissenson and Peter Weldon. The group’s stellar harmonies and enduring folk sound are used in the service of creating reworking a range of selections in their signature Americana style. Works by the far-flung likes of Willie Johnson, Bill Monroe, Rosetta Tharpe and Wade Hemsworth are covered. Produced by original member Peter Weldon and Jane McGarrigle (the latter was a sister of Kate and Anna and served as their long-time business manager), the album packaging includes photos and liner notes from Weldon, Jane and Anna McGarrigle, and Joe Boyd. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.

Contribute to a Greater Good This Halloween

By Desert Star Staff

Halloween is usually about costume parties, candy, scary movies, and funny pranks, but this year, there is a philanthropic way to celebrate this spooky holiday. From the war in Ukraine to the drought across the Horn of Africa, there are innumerable compounding crises impacting children worldwide. There are meaningful ways to make a difference for children in need worldwide this Halloween.

Beginning in early October and running through Halloween, UNICEF USA’s iconic orange box is being transformed into a reimagined digital experience as a new twist on a classic campaign that is scalable and simple to use. It empowers a new generation of changemakers to drive impact for children globally. A QR code will be available across the United States to

download and use in tandem with Halloween festivities.

The code will digitize the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF experience while providing a meaningful opportunity to give back and discover joy by helping others. It can be used at nearly any Halloween activity, including costume parties, fall festivals, or candy collection bags.

By modernizing the campaign, the emphasis shifted from a kids-helpingkids program to one that encourages people of all ages to make a difference this Halloween.

Donations help

deliver health care and immunization, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, and emergency relief to children where and when they need it most. For over 75 years, UNICEF has

advocated for the rights and protection of the world’s most vulnerable children. As the longest-running youth engagement activity in the U.S., the campaign has raised more than $195 million

for children worldwide. Learn more, and add some meaning to your Halloweening at trickortreatforunicef. org. Family Features

Report Details Tobacco Industry Marketing to Vulnerable Groups

By Desert Star Staff

A new report from Stanford University finds tobacco companies continue to directly target African Americans, women, and young people with their advertising, creating a larger market for a product linked for years to cardiovascular disease and cancer.

It comes as efforts are underway at the state and federal levels to remove menthol cigarettes from the market.

Dr. Robert K. Jackler, professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine and the report’s lead author, said the preference among the

targeted groups for menthol cigarettes is the product of a concerted campaign.

“Urban heavily Blackpopulated areas got carpeted by billboards and signs in store windows, discount coupons,” Jackler explained. “The companies would have vans that would give out free samples of cigarettes in poor neighborhoods.”

In 2020, the California Legislature prohibited most flavored tobacco products, but the law was put on hold when the industry gathered signatures to force a referendum. In November, voters will consider Proposition 31, which upholds the restrictions. And the industry is funding the “No on 31” campaign, arguing that blocking adults from buying menthol products would lead to a drop in sales-tax revenue and create an illegal market, increasing crime.

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Jackler predicted voters would pass the ballot initiative, reaffirming the California Legislature’s intention to remove most forms of flavored tobacco from the market.

“The tobacco industry is very cynical,” Jackler asserted. “They used the initiative petition to buy a couple more years of profit off California. They knew they were going to lose this, I think, in the election.”

The report finds that tobacco companies market menthol to youth because it makes it easier to smoke, masking the

taste and numbing the throat. It also noted that menthol encourages deeper inhalation and, thus, greater exposure to nicotine.

Dr. Jessica Sims, medical director of managed care at UCLA Health and an American Heart Association volunteer expert, thinks removing menthol cigarettes and flavored vaping products from the market

will improve public health.

“Nicotine itself has been demonstrated to cause permanent harm to the teenage brain that’s still developing,” emphasized. “It causes difficulties with attention and memory and can impact someone’s trajectory in life.”

In April, the FDA proposed removing menthol and flavored cigars from

the market, but no final rule has been issued. In 2009, Congress passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which prohibited all flavors other than tobacco and menthol in cigarettes.

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Firebirds secure first win in franchise history

pulled their netminder for the extra attacker, but the Firebirds held on to win, 6-5.

Coachella Valley’s powerplay finished 1-for-4, and their penalty kill went 4-for-8.

The two teams will rematch tomorrow night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The puck drop is scheduled for 6pm PT.

THREE STARS:

3.) CV - Jesper Froden (1G, 2A)

2.) CGY – Matthew Phillips (2G)

1.) CV – Kole Lind (2G, 2A)

The Firebird’s home opener will take place at Acrisure Arena, the newest world-class concert and sports venue explicitly designed for the Coachella Valley, on Sunday, December 18, 2022, against the Tucson Roadrunners. The puck drop is scheduled for 6:00pm PT.

The Firebirds will face

off for their Home Away from Home Series in Seattle this October against the Abbotsford Canucks and Calgary Wranglers. The four games will take place at three venues in the Seattle area. Tickets start at just $15

for the October 23 game at Climate Pledge Arena and $11 for the October 28 game at Angel Of The Winds Arena. Season tickets for the 2022-2023 season are on sale now. For more information and to purchase season tickets

for the inaugural season, please visit www.cvfirebirds. com or call 760-835-8778.

In addition, view the team’s entire game and promotional schedule, including theme night events, at www. cvfirebirds.com/schedule.

Mars is what propels you. It’s your physical energy. During this time, you may experience communication and interactions slowing down, not working in ways expected. It’s good to understand retrogrades. Because there can be anger and frustration. It’s good to allow setbacks to be taken in stride. And to know different opportunities will be offered. When interruptions occur at work, just refocus and review everything. Something from the past becomes important. Remain poised.

TAURUS

The task for Hercules in the sign of Scorpio is to lift up instincts and intellect to the intuition; holding intuition close to the heart. Your intuition is very keen. You are able to sense the false, deceptive and unreal. Things you planned on doing may experience setbacks. Simply reorient yourself to a different agenda. One that changes day to day. Review previous studies, cultural interests and important goals. Do you have the same aspirations?

GEMINI

During retrogrades our enthusiasm for interactions in the world slows down. Life becomes an internal drama, we’re more cautious, we question more, we wonder about past choices and should we redo them? We want to refine and perfect, refocus and review, reorganize

and reorder. Especially our old ways of thinking and old beliefs. Money and communication with intimates can become complicated. Look at finances once, twice, three times. Review everything.

CANCER

Finances, insurance, shared resources – all these may need to be explored once again. Review all previous transactions. Fix what’s broken. And don’t allow any buried anger to surface and hurt others. Have the intention to manage emotions with equanimity and poise. Communication may be difficult. Something may become an obsession. Reassess how you approach relationships. Find ways to have more kindness, less protection under your shell. Reach out and touch the heart of everything.

LEO

You may be looking deep within the self, assessing communications in past relationships. Nothing is clear or direct. There is such a focus upon the past that the present doesn’t seem to exist. Assessing one’s behavior within relationships is important at this time. Relationships with everything, not just lovers. This is very important inner work. Daily schedules and agendas may change. Notice setbacks, hindrances. Work around them with agility and poise. You’re always the leader.

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VIRGO

You may feel less than enthused about your present daily life. Projects and routines may have lost their luster. Work may seem difficult, unexciting. Expressing the self may be frustrating. It’s a good time to re-organize all levels of everyday life. Experiment with different time schedules, ways of eating, exercise, walks and chats in the garden. Notice any anxieties, confusion, preoccupations or changes of heart. Keep a journal of daily life contemplations and revelations.

home begin to have a life of their own. Breakdowns may occur, things long waiting to be fixed won’t wait anymore. Family situations occur, emotional issues from the past appear. Siblings call needing help. Daily routines aren’t anymore. No matter the situation, carry on, Scorpio.

SAGITTARIUS

something? What new initiatives do you want to put into place? Questions are good.

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL Hello Mr. Richardson –

Our small HOA has shared-wall units with varying degrees of termite infestation and owners are demanding that the HOA treat the problem. However, our CC&Rs make no mention of termites and we do not have a “different maintenance scheme” as prescribed in 4780(b). What must our HOA do to legally have the authority to treat wooddestroying pests? Section 4780(b) calls for a vote of the membership. Are there other avenues? I would like to present all compliance options to

the board. W.R., Aptos.

Dear W.R.: If your HOA is a condominium project, Civil Code Section 4780(a) places termite treatment responsibility on the HOA, while subpart (b) places that responsibility for planned developments on individual owners. I am assuming you live in a planned development with attached homes. If your CC&Rs say nothing about termite treatment (most developers don’t consider that in setting up attached planned developments) it creates a problem –it doesn’t help to try to treat homes individually when they are interconnected.

Yes, subpart (b) allows the HOA to have a membership vote to shift this responsibility to the HOA, but it might be

It’s time to return to your artistic abilities, a creative project previously set aside. It’s time to reconsider leisure, work, travel, creativity and self-identity. Time to consider new approaches to interactions with friends, groups. Time also to consider the future. Are you remembering and questioning something? These will produce feelings, deep and complicated. There could be exhaustion, too. It’s time to rest more. It’s also time to contemplate, to ponder, to understand more and to forgive.

LIBRA SCORPIO

All Scorpios are deeply affected by Mars and Mercury retrogrades. Mars brings the Nine Tests of Discipleship. And Mercury informs Scorpio (especially) to be careful of thoughts and words, which either create or destroy. In the meantime things around the

Termites are Bugging Us!

better to amend the CC&Rs instead so it is permanently stated in the document for future boards and homeowners. Some of my clients’ members have cooperated with neighbors in their same building to jointly tent their building. Other than that, it’s spot treatment until the members get together in a vote. Best, Kelly

Hi Kelly: Our HOA tented every single building for termite fumigation. We didn’t want fumigation, because of the chemicals that would be pumped into our homes. So our building did not get tented. We have asked our HOA to find an alternative treatment, because we have health issues and have a doctor’s note to have an alternate treatment done at our home instead of fumigation. Our HOA wants to sue us for not complying with the treatment. I need to know if they can sue

Here are the areas of life that may be affected in some ways. Observe them. And go on your way. Creativity, recreation, pleasure, children, hobbies, love affairs, enthusiasm, creative projects, leisure. Or perhaps ideas, thoughts, self-expression, social interactions, communication, money making and security. In all these things, one after another, something may occur that makes you rethink past actions. You will revise some things, eliminate many others. In between times use mantras to reorganize your thinking.

CAPRICORN

Is the issue of money or resources up for review and discussion? Do you feel that you are a resource for your family and friends? Things may appear quite close and personal. Emotions may be up and down. Are you responding or reacting? What needs refining, reorganizing, rethinking and/or repaired? What is creating frustration? What are you concerned about and need answers for? Is there a need to redo or coordinate

It’s important to realize that everything you have done has been perfect. And according to plan. Aquarians are sometimes hard on themselves, thinking they don’t do enough, aren’t enough of something. They worry a lot, too. However, it’s important to know that Aquarians are quite different than most of humanity. Aquarians come from another star system, from the future. They don’t perform or accomplish things like the rest of humanity. They have different tasks altogether. Aquarius, you’re perfect.

PISCES

You’re hidden away for a while, Pisces. As it should be. It’s time for resting more, contemplating the future, reaffirming dreams or letting them go. Something has changed in your work. A new level of study has appeared after many months of preparation. It’s important to tend to health now, to assess what’s needed for your well-being. Focus on the little things that make up each day. Accomplish each task with order and strive to do your very best. One’s best is better than perfect.

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.

us or if they need to accommodate our request and treat the wood in a different manner. Sincerely, M.M., San Diego.

Dear M.M.: This is a difficult conflict. Protecting the framing’s structural health is very important and a safety concern for the entire HOA. A powerful statute, Civil Code Section 4785, allows the HOA to pursue the “summary removal” of residents after giving notice of impending termite treatment. “Summary removal” does not mean that the HOA can just barge in and order you out –court action is still necessary.

Has your doctor said that you have a disability that would be affected by residual elements of the fumigation, harming your health? Would staying away a bit longer provide more time for the dissipation of the fumigation and address your health concern? The board has

great latitude while relying on expert advice regarding HOA maintenance methods, under the landmark 1999 Lambden v. La Jolla

Shores state Supreme Court decision (a case that involved a dispute over the method of termite prevention). If the HOA’s expert recommended overall fumigation, the HOA may argue that it is not a reasonable accommodation to risk the entire building’s structural health as an accommodation to you. The HOA and you should stay out of court- work this out with your HOA neighbors.

Sincerely, Kelly.

Kelly G. Richardson

CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Association Lawyers and Senior Partner of Richardson Ober LLP, a California law firm known for community association advice. Submit column questions to kelly@ roattorneys.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront. com. All rights reserved®.

City of Rancho Mirage Candidates Forum Wednesday

By Desert Star Staff

Rancho Mirage, CA –

The chamber of commerce has announced the 2022 Candidates Forum for those running for council for the City of Rancho Mirage. The event will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory: 71100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage.

There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited – RSVP toInfo@RanchoMirage.org.

The moderator for the event will be Matt Johnson, Johnson Commercial Real Estate, Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors, and Advocacy Committee Chairman. The questions asked will be a combination of Chamber Members who have submitted questions and from the Chamber’s Advocacy Committee.

The event will be aired on October 21, 2022, through Election day in two places: RMTV for Rancho Mirage residents (Spectrum channel

17) and on the Rancho Mirage Chamber’s YouTube Channel.

Six candidates are running for three open seats – they are:

Steve Downs (Appointed Incumbent) Meg Marker Lynn Mallotto Louisa Davis

Kim Martos Ken Ammann

All are welcome to attend.

ABOUT RMCC: The chamber is a champion for

business, a catalyst for growth, and a convener of leaders and influencers. (760) 568-9351 www.RanchoMirgeChamber.org

9Tips to Save on Holiday Shopping

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navigating stores, searching for items at the top of wish lists and preparing for inevitable delays and last-minute requests, shopping for the holidays can make the most wonderful time of the year one of the most stressful times as well.

Even though the holidays seem to creep up faster and faster every year, and inflation adds an additional worry, there is still hope for your budget this season. To help reduce stress and avoid overspending on gifts, consider these money-saving tips from Regina Conway, consumer expert for Slickdeals, a one-of-a-kind online community of shoppers working together to shop smarter and save more.

Avoid procrastinating. Due to shifting shopping habits, there may be excess inventory in certain categories such as home goods. While it’s possible categories with extra inventory may see deep discounts later in the holiday season, don’t expect every item you want to be available at the last minute.

Set your budget with hidden costs in mind. When setting budgets, many people stop at the number they think they’ll spend on gifts alone. Make sure to factor in additional costs such as child or pet care services, shipping fees and travel costs so there are no surprises.

Tap into technology. Whether shopping for toys and technology or travel and home goods, starting your search by visiting a site like Slickdeals can help you find the best deals this holiday season. Deals from top retailers are vetted and voted on by a community of 12 million shoppers working together to save to help ensure you’re getting the best products at the best prices. You can also set Deal Alerts to be notified when a deal matching your criteria gets posted.

Buy online, pick up in-store. Where available – including at many big box retailers – shopping online then picking up your purchases in-store (or curbside for even more convenience) can help you avoid paying shipping fees and confirm your items will arrive on time. Some retailers even offer exclusive discounts for curbside or in-store pickup.

Take advantage of membership programs. If you haven’t been a member before, many retailers that offer memberships allow for free trials to test the perks, which often include free shipping. However, remember to cancel the trial before it auto-subscribes you for a full year. If you’ve previously done a trial, consider buying just a onemonth membership to take advantage of the benefits during the holiday shopping season.

Abandon your shopping cart. When shopping online, add items you’re interested in to your cart, go through the check out process to the point where the retailer has your email address then simply close the browser or tab. Often, if you have

not shopped from the site previously, the retailer will send you a discount code or coupon to incentivize your purchase decision.

Stock up on discounted gift cards. Taking advantage of discounted gift card sites is a simple way to save some cash on holiday purchases. Not only can you give a gift card you bought at a discount as a gift, you can also use it to shop. Just be sure not to overbuy or you may end up wasting unused cards.

Ask for a price match or adjustment. If you bought something and find a lower price within a week of that purchase, ask the retailer for a price adjustment. While this typically won’t work with special promotions, many stores, both online and brick and

mortar, will price match during the holiday season. If you’re shopping instore, take your smartphone with you and ask for the retailer to match online pricing, which can sometimes be a better deal. Asking for this match can save you time and money on shipping fees you might incur ordering online.

Check return policies. Many retailers offer extended return windows during the holiday shopping season. Make sure you look at the details of retailers’ policies to ensure you understand how much time you have to make returns and don’t have to pay return shipping or other unexpected costs.

Find more tips to get the best deals on holiday gifts at Slickdeals.net.

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The importance of Hands-Only CPR

Heart Association, 70% of cardiac arrests – electrical malfunctions in the heart that cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupt the flow of blood to the brain, lungs, and other organs –occur at home, but often family and friends who witness a child, spouse, parent or friend going into cardiac arrest hesitate to perform potentially lifesaving CPR for fear of making the situation worse.

“By equipping people with Hands-Only CPR training, we are empowering them to spring into action if a loved one needs help, as the majority of cardiac arrests occur at home,” said Dr. Anezi Uzendu, M.D., interventional cardiologist, and American Heart Association volunteer.

As part of its Hands-Only CPR campaign, nationally supported by the Elevance Health Foundation, the American Heart Association aims to increase awareness about the importance of bystander CPR and offers these two simple steps:

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So Your Wlan Runs Like Clockwork!

By Desert Star Staff

It’s boiling, anger is rising, despair is spreading, and you’re about to freak out ... These emotions are familiar to anyone who has ever experienced a WLAN breakdown!

After all, WLAN is essential - not only for streaming our series but also for doing home office work or paying bills online. So the supposed culprit is often quickly found: the provider! But it’s usually not the Internet provider at all but has other reasons.

For example, many customers who call the hotline because of Internet problems do NOT have a network problem. It usually works fine up to the socket in the wall.

Common causes instead: The WLAN or the hardware, such as the router setting.

• For example, in large houses, the signals do not get through the thick walls, the router is in the wrong place, is too old, or simply too many people want to stream, work, or surf online simultaneously.

• Homeowners and tenants of smaller newly built apartments are annoyed by poor connections. The reason: the building material reinforced concrete has a shielding effect. The result: a bad connection and an even worse mood.

• Other radio transmitters are also widespread sources

chest of the individual experiencing cardiac arrest.

Using the beat of a familiar song with 100-120 beats per minute, such as “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees, can help you stay on pace with the necessary compressions.

“Being able to perform Hands-Only CPR at the moment efficiently can mean the difference between life and death, and by following these two simple steps, we can increase someone’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest,” said Shantanu Agrawal, M.D., board-certified emergency medicine doctor, and chief health officer at Elevance Health. “As a longstanding supporter of the American Heart Association, we remain focused on working together to improve health inequities in our communities by expanding access to training and increasing the number of people who learn and feel confident performing HandsOnly CPR to save lives.”

To find more information, watch a live stream demonstration of Hands-Only CPR or download a first aid smartphone app, visit heart. org/CPR. Family Features

of interference. These include cordless phones, baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, loudspeakers, and neighboring WLANs on the same frequency.

• And: A VPN (a virtual private network) that connects employees to their company’s network often causes problems, too!

The difference between the Internet and WLAN The Internet is THE place for data, i.e., a huge, worldwide network of different computer networks. But on the other hand, the WLAN is wireless access to this network. In summary, this means that the WLAN connects your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to the Internet.

First aid when the WLAN goes on strike Is your WLAN constantly stalling or not loading a page? Then the first thing you should do is check whether the device is connected correctly. Just look at the screen: you should see the small WLAN icon with a dot and two curved lines (see photo).

If this is not the case, you can test whether you can access the WLAN with another device, such as your smartphone or tablet. If that doesn’t work, turn off your router and device once and turn it on again. The solution is often really SO simple!

Photo courtesy of Getty Images

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Sunnylands ‘ShakeOut’ Event

all Sunnylands activities for 15 minutes. An alarm, public announcements, and Sunnylands staff will guide guests through the training and nearby evacuation areas. Immediately after the drill, tours and programming will resume.

Sunnylands is among many global organizations raising earthquake safety awareness via drills and other activities. However, due to coronavirus pandemic safeguards over the last three years, the Oct. 20 event marks the first in-person observation of the annual campaign at Sunnylands since 2019.

Participants and activities include:

An earthquake preparedness game on the Great Lawn with Abraham Lincoln Elementary School in Palm Desert students.

Palm Desert High School medical students practicing triage procedures and talking to the public about their program.

Students from Rancho Mirage High School’s culinary academy presented an emergency food plan they created, including a menu, shopping list, and storage safety for 10 days.

Animal Samaritans share information on preparing for an earthquake if you have pets.

The Rancho Mirage Community Emergency Response Team discusses its

emergency response program and distributes its “Rocket Rules” activity books that offer safety information for children.

Coachella Valley Water District provides information on emergency preparedness and drinking water.

Coachella Valley Disaster Prevention Network (CVDPN) shares disaster preparedness information for families and pets.

Families are encouraged to participate. For more information, please contact the education department at 760-202-2251 or education@sunnylands.org.

Admission to Sunnylands Center & Gardens, located at 37977 Bob Hope Drive in Rancho Mirage, is free.

BLM Halts Uinta Basin Oil-and-Gas Project Over Climate Concerns

By Desert Star Staff

The Biden administration has set aside a massive oil and gas drilling project in the Uinta Basin due to its potential effect on the climate and greenhousegas emissions.

The Bureau of Land Management decision upholds a 2017 WildEarth Guardians appeal, challenging the planned Monument Butte oil and gas project.

The BLM ruled it had

not adequately considered the impact the exploration activity might have on the fragile environment.

Jeremy Nichols, climate and energy program director for WildEarth Guardians, said it is a significant step toward eliminating greenhouse-gas emissions on public lands.

“This is an opportunity for the Biden administration to chart a new path to climate consciousness, certainly underscore the need for transition,” Nichols

asserted. “We’re being held hostage now by an extremely volatile industry.”

Initially approved by the Trump administration, the project authorized almost 6,000 new oil and gas wells on publicly owned lands in northeastern Utah. Backers of more drilling say it is necessary to maintain the country’s energy independence. However, at least one of the principal Monument Butte developers recently announced it was selling

its interest in the project.

The BLM’s own analysis when it initially approved the development found that drilling and fracking would release more than 60 million metric tons of carbon pollution annually, which is as much as 17 coal-fired power plants.

Nichols pointed out carbon pollution would be enough to melt 70 square miles of Arctic sea ice yearly.

“We’re in a moment when everything said we need to transition away

from fossil fuels, which means we’ve got to start making it more difficult to extract oil and gas, if not impossible,” Nichols contended. “What better place than on public lands?” Nichols added the Monument Butte development is just one of several projects his group hopes to block by pushing the BLM to abide by a 2021 Biden administration order to reconsider all oil and gas leasing and drilling projects on public lands.

New

By Desert Star Staff

A new report from the Sierra Club called “The Dirty Truth About Utility Climate Pledges” finds that dozens of utility companies across the U.S. are not living up to their promises - risking the country’s goal of a clean, renewable electric grid by 2030.

The report examined data from the 50 utility parent companies most invested in a fossil-fuel generation. Again, the average grade was a D. Report co-author Noah Ver Beek, an analyst with the Sierra Club Energy Campaigns, said many climates pledges amount to little more than greenwashing.

“Overall, this is a really critical moment in our energy transition,” said Beek. “We see that utilities have little ambition and are not coming through on their climate commitments.”

The only California company on the second annual report is PacifiCorp,

Details ‘Dirty Truth About Utility Climate

which serves rural communities near the Oregon border and elsewhere. The company earned a D grade based on its reliance on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas.

PacifiCorp’s Integrated Resource Plan for 2021 pledges to reduce carbon emissions by 74% compared with 2005 levels by 2030. And its plan includes additional wind and solar resources.

The LA Department of Water and Power and Pacific Gas and Electric both buy coal and gas-generated power but don’t own it, so they were not evaluated in this report.

However, University of California Santa Barbara Assistant Professor Leah Stokes, a report’s co-author, said the LA DWP has set a laudable goal of reaching 100% renewable energy between 2035 and 2045.

“Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is a leading utility and really in the whole

country,” said Stokes, “when it comes to making progress and taking the science seriously, and being in line with President Biden’s goals.”

The report calls on

utilities to take advantage of significant incentives in the new bipartisan infrastructure bill designed to help utilities retire coal plants and switch to renewable energy.

Court Approves Settlement Agreement Related to Failed Water Meter

By Desert Star Staff Desert Hot Springs, CA –

Mission Springs Water District is pleased to announce that it has reached a settlement agreement in a class action lawsuit that will avoid years of costly and unnecessary litigation. On Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, the Riverside Superior Court tentatively approved the settlement of a class action lawsuit filed in September 2021 that stemmed from meter register failures, which began to occur in 2019.

“While not adversely impacting customer rates, this agreement is in the best interest of our ratepayers, with accountability, integrity, and excellence top of mind,” said MSWD General Manager

Arden Wallum. “This litigation, if continued, would likely have lasted for years and may have cost the ratepayers millions of dollars. Instead, settling this lawsuit allows us to focus on our mission of providing, protecting, and preserving our most valuable resource and ensuring reliable water delivery to our customers.”

In or about 2019, numerous water meter registers began to fail. While the problem was being addressed, MSWD was required to provide affected customers with an estimated water bill using prior usage averages; however, a question remained as to whether a higher Tier 2 rate, instead of the lower Tier 1 rate, could be charged

for Tier 2 consumption.

With no liability assigned, both parties agreed to enter into a $225,000 settlement agreement for impacted customers in the Tier 2 class. In addition, the court appointed a third-party settlement fund administrator who will soon contact and provide notice

to affected customers.

As a result of the failed meter registers, the District accelerated its transition to a new Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) system, which was planned before the meter issue was detected.

The new meters are now in place, saving money by

SAVE 15%

reducing labor and other associated costs. In addition, these new meters allow for improved technology and an advanced customer portal that leverages technology and gives customers greater control over water use and conservation.

To learn more, visit www. mswd.org/customerconnect.

Water your yard during non-daylight hours

We’re in a drought. We all need to reduce our water use by 15 percent. That’s about 12 gallons per person per day.

It’s easier than you think. Water your yard during non-daylight hours. More water will reach the roots, less water will evaporate, and you’ll save water.

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Disclosure: Sierra Club contributes to our fund for reporting on Climate Change/Air Quality, Energy Policy, Environment, and Environmental Justice.

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Throughout October, you can honor National Popcorn Poppin’ Month with eerie, delicious eats like Spooky Popcorn Spider Web, Green Halloween Zombies and Witchy Popcorn Balls that add festive fun to the Halloween excitement.

As a perfect ingredient in treats of all types, popcorn is beloved for its seed-to-snack sim plicity as a non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free snack that’s naturally low in fat and calories. Add in its irresistible smell, taste and versatility, and it’s easy to see why it pairs so well with spooky celebrations. Find more Halloween treats at popcorn.org.

Green Halloween Zombies

Yield: about 7 pieces

2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn

6 tablespoons butter or margarine

3 cups mini marshmallows

4 tablespoons lime gelatin powder red gum balls candy corn

flat green candy strips or fruit leather green sugar sprinkles

Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside.

In medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir marshmallows into butter until melted. Stir in gelatin powder until evenly colored.

Pour melted mixture over popcorn and stir until evenly coated. With buttered hands, shape popcorn into seven ovals.

Flatten one oval slightly and squeeze one end to form “skull” shape.

Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining ovals.

To decorate: Press two gumballs into each skull to form “eyes.” Press candy corn into skull to form “teeth.”

Use scissors to trim candy strips and press into top for “hair.” Sprinkle with sugar sprinkles.

Allow “zombies” to set about 20 minutes before wrapping individually in plastic wrap or serve immediately.

Yield: 1 spider web

1/4 cup butter 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 9 cups popped popcorn, divided 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided black string licorice candy eyes

Line round pizza pan with parchment paper; set aside. In large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; stir in 5 cups marshmallows, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until completely melted. Stir in vanilla. Remove from heat. Stir in 8 cups popcorn until coated. Spread onto prepared pizza pan in irregular round shape, about 1-inch thick, to resemble spider web.

Refrigerate about 15 minutes, or until firm.

In microwave, melt remaining marshmallows about 20 seconds, or until melted. Using spatula, string strands of melted marshmallow over popcorn spider web to create cobweb effect.

In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips; cool slightly. In large bowl of remaining popcorn, pour chocolate over popcorn, folding gently to coat.

Spread mixture on waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating into eight small clusters. Affix two candy eyes to each popcorn cluster. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes, or until set.

Melt remaining chocolate chips. Cut licorice into 1-inch lengths. Using small spoon, dab circles of chocolate onto spider web. Affix chocolate-coated popcorn onto chocolate circles. Affix licorice lengths to chocolate popcorn clusters to resemble spider legs.

Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set. To serve, cut into smaller pieces.

Witchy Popcorn Balls

Yield: 8 popcorn balls

16 chocolate wafer cookies

nonstick cooking spray

3 quarts popped popcorn

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

3 cups miniature marshmallows

3 tablespoons (1/2 of 3-ounce box) lime gelatin dessert mix green food color (optional)

3/4 cup chocolate chips licorice strings

8 chocolate

orange sugar sprinkles, placed in small dish

beans

Spread sheet of waxed or parchment paper over work surface and place wafer cookies on it.

Spray large mixing bowl with nonstick cooking spray and place popcorn inside.

In medium saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows and gelatin powder until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Adjust color with 1-2 drops food color, if desired. Pour mixture over popcorn and mix until coated.

Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray and press firmly to form into eight balls. Place balls on eight wafer cookies. Press candy decorations into popcorn balls to form “eyes,” “nose” and “mouth.”

In small, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips, covered, 10 seconds. Stir to aid melting. Repeat as needed until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each popcorn ball. Press licorice strings into chocolate to form “hair.”

Dip cone edges into melted chocolate then orange sugar sprinkles. Place on remaining wafer cookies to form “witches’ hats.” Place hats on popcorn balls. Allow chocolate to set about 45 minutes before serving.

Serve or seal individually in plastic wrap.

Spooky Popcorn Spider Web

Green Halloween Zombies

Witchy Popcorn Balls