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RED SKELTON’S RANCH TOP 6 CIGARS FOR WOMEN CHARTING THE TOP LUXURY CREDIT CARDS

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the red skelton listing the property of one of america’s most beloved radio and television stars has brought about a wave of nostalgia and sentiment in the coachella valley and hollywood.

A partial view of the Ranch, showing (left to right) the main residence, the bunkhouse, warehouse/barn, 6 and 2-car garages, and the tin barn.

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ince Star Evans, a Realtor with the Palm Springs office of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, listed the Red Skelton’s desert home, there has been renewed interest in the popular comedian’s career and legacy. Skelton passed away in 1997, but the value of the horse ranch is more than nostalgic or due to celebrity worship.

Located just 30 minutes above El Paseo, the 590-acre ranch offers prospective buyers the chance to own a rich piece of history. The property is surrounded by National

Forest Lands and adjacent to the Pacific Crest Trail.

“This is a unique opportunity to own your own valley,” said Evans. “Located only 1.5 hours from San Diego, 2 hours from Los Angeles, 40 minutes from Palm Springs’ Coachella Valley and 45 minutes from Temecula, this property is close to major cities but away from it all.”

Known as the Red Skelton Ranch, this real estate encompassing four homes, a three studio bunkhouse, offering approx.

10,000-square-feet of living space along with 10-car garage parking for car collectors, a warehouse, indoor and outdoor riding arenas, stallion barn, 3 stall foaling barn, multiple paddocks, corrals, turnouts, and shelters, 10 certified wells, four windmill wells and nine additional turnout corrals for visiting mares. There are separate outdoor bathrooms for visiting breeders or workers on the compound. With an elevation of 40004500 feet, the ranch includes very liberal zoning and multiple parcels.

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Remembering Red Skelton Born Richard Bernard Eheart in Vincennes, Indiana, “Red” Skelton became one of America’s most popular radio and television comedians, after paying his dues working on showboats, the burlesque circuit, and vaudeville. His pantomime act eventually took him to a career in radio, which began in 1937. He

The main residence

starred in a series of movies in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. His style of physical, pantomime comedy was perfectly suited for television, where he starred in his own show on both NBC and CBS for over ten years. When his show was canceled by CBS in 1970, it was one of the highest rated shows on TV. However, the networks needed to attract a younger demographic. After that, Red continued to be in high demand as a guest star on other shows and in

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personal appearances.

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In addition to entertainment, Red Skelton pursued an interest in art. His paintings and prints of clowns earned him a highly-lucrative income far surpassing that from his work on television in the last years of his life.

Red and his wife Lothian Skelton officially moved to their home just outside of Palm Desert, now known as “The Red Skelton Ranch,” in 1986, continuing a passion with horses.

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MAGAZINE

THE WORLD’S DESTINATION FOR LUXURY

TABLE OF CONTENTS Top Upcoming Events of Palm Springs

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Charting The Top Luxury Credit Cards

13

Top 6 Cigars For Women

15

How To Show Your Dog That You Love Them

18

Why Fine Dining Can Save Your Life

PHOTO CREDIT

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KETCHUM PHOTOGRAPHY

PALM SPRINGS ISSUE

All of the photography for the Red Skelton Ranch that you see on the opening spread of this magazine is by Patrick Ketchum, obviously an expert in aerial shots, and a master of architectural photography. Patrick has shot over 2,000 homes for Realtors and home owners (see example below). His work is renown in the Coachella Valley, and beyond. We are honored to have it grace the pages of The Presidential Magazine.

RED SKELTON’S RANCH TOP 6 CIGARS FOR WOMEN CHARTING THE TOP LUXURY CREDIT CARDS

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ABOUT OUR COVER Also by Ketchum Photography, the cover is a photo of the front porch of the main house at the Red Skelton Ranch.

We highly recommend that you check out the brilliant architectural photography of Patrick Ketchum, on his website: www.KetchumPhotography.com

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PA L M S P R I N G S

2019

Ian Anderson celebrates 50 years of the legendary band Jethro Tull on July 5th at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio.

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rammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Chris Botti returns to the McCallum with his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination. Since the release of his critically acclaimed 2004 CD “When I Fall in Love”, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any genre.

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ollege of the Desert, with special permission from The Musical Company, presents Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless story of seduction and despair. It features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, and book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. These performances will be concert versions of The Phantom of the Opera, which encompass the entire show with minimal staging and a 28-piece orchestra. There will be fog, lighting, masks, a crashing chandelier and more, but many visual aspects will be left to the imagination.

AN EVENING WITH

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reater Palm Springs Restaurant Week returns May 31 to June 9. Try a new restaurant during this 10-day dining event taking place throughout Greater Palm Springs! For a complete list of participating restaurants and menus go to dineGPS.com. Presented by Agua Caliente Casinos and Sysco Riverside.

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highly competitive festival, ShortFest receives 5,000± submissions from over 100 countries around the globe. Approximately 325 shorts are selected and screened in 90-minute themed programs, with many of the remaining titles available for viewing in the Market. With hundreds of filmmakers and industry professionals in attendance and an audience of 22,000 avid film-goers, ShortFest is defined by a decidedly casual atmosphere and a taste for the unconventional.

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ndoubtedly one of the most influential power couples in recent political and cultural history, Bill and Hillary Clinton are taking their cue from Jay-Z and Beyonce and launching a double headlining arena tour! In an illuminating evening of conversation (not a concert, but you never know, Bill can play the Sax,) the Clintons will talk us through their opinions on their careers, achievements, the world today and the

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future we’re facing.

an Anderson is known throughout the world of rock music as the flute and voice behind the legendary band Jethro Tull, and he’s celebrating his 50th year as an international recording and performing musician with a tour stop at The Special Events Center.

THE HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES

HUGH JACKMAN

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ollowing The Hollywood Vampires’ wildly successful show at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, their massive concert in front of 100,000 screaming fans at the Rock in Rio Festival in 2015, their spectacular worldwide television debut on the 2016 GRAMMY Awards telecast reaching a global audience of almost 25 million people. And now The Hollywood Vampires – Alice Cooper, Joe Perry and Johnny Depp – are giving their fans what they want and will play a show at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.

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ustralia’s greatest showman. Sweet-voiced musical star to some, claw-sprouting mutant to others, there’s really nothing Hugh Jackman can’t do. Now he’s taking to the road in his new one man show The Man. The Music. The Show. He’ll be performing songs from throughout his illustrious career, from both his time on stage and screen, so expect to hear your faves from The Greatest Showman, Oklahoma!, and Les Miserables, all backed by a live orchestra.

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EVENTS

PA L M S P R I N G S

2019

2019 COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK 1: APRIL 12-14 WEEK 2: APRIL 19-21 Indio, CA coachella.com $429-$999

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asses for the events are available through a waitlist at the above website.

“Let’s co-create a festival and culture that is safe, inclusive and fun for all.”

Music Ariana Grande • Janelle Monáe Kacey Musgraves • Childish Gambino Billie Eilish • Solange • Tame Impala Zedd • Blood Orange • Perfume Charlotte Gainsbourg • Nina Kraviz Bad Bunny • Khalid Plus: Over 150 artists

Art Download the official COACHELLA APP for real-time notifications, set times, festival directory, interactive maps, excellent AR experiences and more.

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Francis Kéré • Office Kovacs Dedo Vabo • Poetic Kinetics Sofia Enriquez • Newsubstance Do LaB • Robert Bruce Coachella is also considered to be one of the best food festivals in the country.

Organized games and activities, camping, transportation, and travel packages also offered.

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hen considering a financial service that effectively involves spending between $250,000 to upwards of a Million Dollars of your money, there is much to consider. When choosing a luxury credit card, there is far more than we can cover on one page. There is more than just convenience — security, points, the financial company’s reputation — are just some factors to take into account. You may also want to stay informed by reading financial COMPANY

publications, as this is a very fluid sector and each company’s reputation is a factor in trust and effectiveness. You need to contact the credit card company to get a complete report. We cannot show all the perks on this page, for example. This is meant to be a starting point for your final choice. But the “choice” may not be your choice after all, as many of these cards cannot be applied for, and are available only by invitation, based on your prior record.

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• Annual Fee: $495 • APR: 17.24% Variable • Additional user: $195

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• Annual Fee: $595

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• Initiation Fee: $7.5K • Must spend over $250K • Annual Fee: $2.5K on regular card.

• Late Fee: $38 or 2.99%

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ith women now accounting for over seven percent of the cigar consumption, it is not surprising that more and more cigar products are made to appeal to this demographic. We have compiled a list of six cigars “for women” — brands that have consistently gotten good ratings in the media and excellent reviews from critics. Although none of these are “cigarillos” (a topic for future explora-

tion), they are mostly small cigars with a mellow-to-medium body that women tend to prefer.

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Size: Petit Corona 4 3/8” by 40 ring gauge.

Origin: Cuba. A mellow and elegant Cuban cigar that has just enough layering to make it interesting.

Size: Petit Corona 5” by 42” ring gauge.

Origin: Connecticut, with a filler from Nicaragua.

It is a layered smoke, with subtleties and depth that will keep your interest from beginning to end.

Size: Panetela 3” by 38 ring gauge. Origin: Nicaragua.

Unique; the smallest cigar on the list, and perhaps the most popular. Tasting notes: hint of caramel, smooth, medium-body. A blend that isn’t bland.

Size: Petit Corona 4 5/8” by 40 ring gauge.

Origin: Cuba. The closest we come to a full-bodied cigar on our list, this chocolaty little cigar layers elegantly with classic leather and subtle floral tones.

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What might be described as “genderqueer” complexity, this little cigar’s traditional leather/toast qualities complement its more “feminine” flowery and gingersnap.

Size: Figurado 5” by 55 ring gauge. Origin: Dominican Republic. An unusual shape—one side has a rounded end; the other end is a big bulb with a nipple. Honeyginger-almond layering in a medium body setting.

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HOW TO SHOW YOUR DOG THAT

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our dog is always there for you, keeping you safe and making you feel loved and cherished. How do you show them that they are a valued member of your family? There are numerous ways to show your dog that you will protect them and love them, and there are a few that are our absolute favorites.

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TAKE YOUR DOG FOR LONG WALKS. Those short morning walks are nice and welcomed by your dog, but it is those longer strolls that will make them feel loved the most.

During these walks, you can explore new areas of the neighborhood or even take them to a dog park to meet up with other dogs. The dogs over at the local park love to play and can be seen dashing from one new dog friend to the next.

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PLAY WITH YOUR DOG. There are plenty of options when it comes to playing with your puppy, or older dog. A rousing game of fetch will keep them intrigued for what seems like hours, while a quick game of tug of war will tire them out easily. Set aside a few minutes, multiple times a day, to play with your dog and they will reward you with barks and kisses.

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BUY YOUR DOG A NEW TOY. Your dog is going to miss you every time that you leave your house, but you can show your dog that you love them by buying them a new toy to play with while you are gone. Many dogs will

be happy with a little stuffed animal, while others will prefer a ball or a rope that they can tug around. Your goal is to find something that will keep them occupied when you are away, while also allowing them to know how much you love them.

the water, as well as the wind in their fur, as they ride along soaking up the sun right next to you. This is the perfect way to get some relaxation with your best friend by your side and get away from all the stress in life.

TAKE YOUR DOG FOR A RIDE ON A BOAT. When the weather is warm and sunny, there is plenty of time for you to take your dog out for a ride on a boat. Most dogs love

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H E A LT H

WHY FINE DINING CAN

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e eat with our eyes and not with our stomach,” says Brian Wansink, Director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab, and the former executive director of the USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Over the past ten years, Wansink’s work and publications have had a significant impact on the way Americans view and manage their food and beverages. As a result of his findings, for example, most bars now serve drinks in taller glasses, as we have become more aware that we tend to drink more when the glass is shorter and wider. The minisize (100 calorie) package is another result of Wansink’s research.

Undoubtedly, his warnings about an “obesity epidemic” has been confirmed by other health observers. However, Wansink’s work is fraught with controversy.

Many of his studies have been challenged by other professionals and journalists, who accuse him of false conclusions and sloppy scientific handling.

Still, it would be unwise for us to ignore his findings, much of which is valid. Among his studies for Cornell is a 2012 experiment in which he converted a Hardee’s into two distinct areas. The report states, “One area remained unchanged with bright lights, colors, and loud music. The other area was modified into a fine dining environment by adding indirect lighting, plants, paintings, white tablecloths, and soft jazz music playing in the background.”

Lunchtime customers were randomly

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assigned to one of the two dining areas, where their time spent eating was recorded and their plates were weighed to measure consumption. Both groups initially ordered similar amounts of food.

But, according to Cornell, “results showed that although customers in the fine dining atmosphere ate for 4.7% longer, they ate less than their fast food counterparts (86% vs. 95%). Furthermore, not only were the people in the fine dining atmosphere no more likely to order additional food, but, when they did, it contained 14% fewer calories than participants in the fast food atmosphere.”

Wansink’s experiment seemed to confirm a well-established nutritional concept that faster eating results in more calorie intake. We also need to consider the difference between fast food and fine dining where beverages are concerned. Fine dining customers tend to order drinks that are generally considered healthier, such as bottled water and red wine in moderation, as opposed to the sugary drinks that commonly go with fast food.

The fact that the pace is slower when dining at an upscale restaurant, especially when eating with friends, has an enormous effect on your level of stress. With a slower heart rate and a more focused mind, one can also more wisely determine when to stop eating.

Wansink notes that, when asked what determines when they would stop eating, Europeans tend to say something like “When I no longer have an appetite.” They

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SAVE YOUR LIFE are more in tune with their body. Whereas, Americans tend to say they stop eating when their plate is empty. So, much of our eating habits are due to cultural differences. Americans who eat while watching TV will only stop eating when the show they are watching is over.

If you must eat alone, it is far better to eat at a table than in front of the TV. While it sounds odd, the best thing is to eat in front of a mirror. You are then literally watching what you eat.

We should always focus on what we eat, and not eat mindlessly. In his popular book, Mindless Eating, Dr. Wansink argues that overeating is built into our culture. Chain restaurants use colors, music, and other environmental clues to get us to eat more, and spend more. Fine dining

“We should be dining instead of eating.” – Julia Child restaurants use lighting and music that tend to slow down our meal.

Even when we eat at the dinner table, we then immediately settle in front of the TV for the rest of the evening. Europeans have more of an opportunity, and tradition, to go outside and walk. Walking is another habit that sets Europeans apart from us, the advantage being that their cities are smaller. Even new cities are designed for walking. Dining at a restaurant gives Americans that opportunity to at least stretch and physically make our way home, even if we have to drive there.

In most cases, we begin a meal at a restaurant with an appetizer or bread, on a small plate. The meal also tends to end with a small plate if you’re having dessert.

According to the Cornell studies, the ad-

vantage of a small plate is the illusion that it contains more food than it really does, and so we are psychologically convinced that we’ve eaten more. The studies have shown that if you switch the same amount of food from a small plate to a large plate, people tend to add more food to the large plate, because visually the same amount looks less on the large plate.

By the same token, people drink more from a wide glass than from a tall glass, because the same amount of beverage looks less in a shorter, wider glass. If we become aware of how we eat with our eyes, we can also avoid eating from packages, which gives us the tendency to eat the entire content of the package.

Because we can’t visualize the intake of food, we keep eating until the contents of

the package are finished. Food producers encourage this type of eating. Think about how a 14 oz container of Häagen-Dazs fits neatly in your hand. Then think about the calorie consequences of eating that entire container in one sitting.

The same is true of potato chips. The wise thing to do when you first open a bag of chips is to put the amount of your limit in a plate or bowl. Otherwise, you will eat the contents of the entire bag.

Having a portion of food in front of you limits the amount you eat, another advantage to fine dining.

The Presidential Magazine is not responsible for any scientific facts associated with the studies stated in this article. You should consult a doctor before starting any diet.

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ne does not easily become a “star” in the real estate business. Especially in such diverse markets as Alaska, Seattle, Newport Beach, and Palm Springs. For Star Evans, success in all of those areas is more than living up to her name. It required hard work; becoming knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate; having a natural enthusiasm and motivation for the work; learning to be aggressive when that quality is needed to get the job done right; knowing the importance of listening to the concerns of clients; and developing a reputation for being trustworthy and dependable.

All of these qualities have helped Star Evans establish a history of successful sales consistently ranking amongst the top two percent of agents for over a decade. Her unique and comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry spans from construction design and urban land use planning, to brokerage management, real estate law, financing and the escrow process. A certified global luxury specialist, Star offers unparalleled knowledge of luxury homes, from construction to decor.

Among her many accolades, she was voted “Best in Client Satisfaction” by Seattle Magazine.

Star has won the respect and loyalty of every client she has worked with. They appreciate her passion and know her for approaching every situation with enthusiasm, and for giving her honest, professional best.

Born and raised in Alaska, Star comes to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley with a profound appreciation for the beauty of the desert, and the lifestyle of Southern California. She specializes in listing and selling quality properties for clients seeking a new home or investment opportunity.

Another key to her success is her knowledge of the market in second homes for out-of-state clients looking for the perfect escape.

In her 35 years of experience in real estate, Star has learned how to handle the ups and downs, the drastic changes that the California market is capable of. Star Evans is a professional you can count on for all seasons and circumstances.

Whatever your real estate needs may be, make the most of your next transaction by working with a proven leader. Put more than 35 years of success and experience to work for you.

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, we are all in a common place, but those of us who are looking up at the stars have an advantage.

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