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2014 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Every year we say the same things, “Where has the year gone?”

“Is it that time already?” “I have no idea what to get him/her/them.”

Well it IS that time again and if you are starting to wonder what to get those certain special people in your life, we might be able to help. The Standard Magazine Holiday Gift Guide will perhaps give

1. LIGHT MY FIRE Modern in every sense of the word, Irradia is Nu-Flame’s most popular tabletop fireplace.

A brushed stainless steel burner floats between two tempered glass panels making the fire visible from every angle. Irradia tabletop biofireplace may be used indoors or out. www.nu-flame.com

you some ideas with unique and fun items. You will find gifts from the extravagant to the more modest to give and if you are nice or even naughty, maybe receive. So fear not my fellow procrastinators we are here to help. So shop away and don’t forget to get a little something to put in your stocking as well.

2. LOOKING FOR A SIGNAL? Have cuff links, will hotspot. More than just a decorative accent to business attire, these hi-tech accessories deliver a pop of cutting-edge connectivity to any mobile office. These WiFi Hotspot cuff links are just the thing to keep you connect. www.redenvelope.com

4. THE MICHAEL WEEMS COLLECTION Classic Mid Century Modern furniture is the inspiration for this collection on porcelain trays. Eames, Nelson, Jere, Van der Rohe and Bertoia, are some of the design stars we celebrate in this collection. Perfect for that holiday cocktail party, everyday dining or as a collection on the wall. The Michael Weems Collection. www.michaelandrigo.com

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3. SHAG THE STORE Set of 12 Unframed Serigraph Prints & Recipe Book (in a boxed set). Each of the 12 Prints is 11” x 14” comes with “Cocktail Compendium” 36 page booklet that features recipes for each of the prints. Keep and frame a few prints for yourself and give the others as gifts. Limited to 200 Sets.

Shag The Store www.shagthestore.com

5. DESTINATION PSP Palm Springs Desert Modern Oasis Diamond Coffee Mug 2013 is the Diamond Anniversary of Palm Springs! 75 years of fabulousness! Each much comes individually boxed in a special presentation gift box.

Destination PSP. www.destinationpsp.com

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6. HEPHAESTUS JEWELERS These essential men’s bracelets are substantial in weight and versatile in style.

Equally at home with a pair of your favorite jeans or your best power suit and tie. www.hephaestusjewelry.com

9. HYDRATE LIKE A SUPERHERO. Get hydrated and stay hydrated with KOR’s selection of durable, ergonomic BPA-free water bottles, Iron Man’s Water Bottle. Whether you’re looking for an attractive, large capacity bottle like the KOR ONE, or a smart integrated filtration bottle like the KOR Nava, these bottles and filters are the perfect way to boost your health while helping out the environment. www.korwater.com

7. ALWAYS IN “STILE” The finest graphic fabric we have ever seen.

High quality cotton sateen printed with a trippy and colorful pattern reminiscent of Vasarely. Smartly tailored details include a hidden button-down collar.

A modern slim fit with chest seams; no back darts. 100% cotton.

Wil Stiles. www.wilstiles.com

8. THE POP SHOP A gift doesn’t have to be new it just has to be from you, shop POP this holiday season.

POP Shop. www.facebook.com/ThePopShop92264

10. SPEAKERS FOR THE SENSES The BlackDiamond Plus portable speaker takes you on a sensory journey by combining powerful audio capabilities with customizable visual effects using vibrant LED lights that offer a full spectrum of up to 16,000,000 colors that move with the music.

This portable, lightweight speaker also has numerous modes to fit any lifestyle. www.yantouch.com

11. TIME WILL TELL It’s about time someone delivered an unconventional answer to age-old wrist candy. Jord Watches are designed to take people back to nature and away from today’s metal and rubber. They want to challenge the norm by making unique timepieces as a focal point for everyday fashion. www.woodwatches.com

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COVER|GIFT GUIDE 13. DRINK UP Crafted by the best Czech glassmakers and technicians, BOMMA uses its own modern production facilities, allowing for classic handcrafted products to co-exist with sophisticated glass cutting technologies. www.bomma.cz

12. BLESSED No matter your beliefs, the 2015 Homoerotic Orthodox Calendar, will have you on your knees giving thanks for these Sexy Priests. The calendar, now in its third year, takes a stand against homophobia in the church and this year’s theme pays tribute to social tolerance. www.orthodox-calendar.com

15. GEAR No CellBlock13 collection would be complete without the Blindside Jersey. This Rugby inspired durable top is made out of 100% high quality Polyester. The custom athletic number 13 embroidered on the back with the vinyl transfer of the word “Cellblock” across the shoulders.

Gear Leather www.gearleather.com

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14. PLUCKING LIGHT Peter Holm hit gold when he created the world’s first smart LED guitar pick, the Firefly. These pint-sized miracles create a custom, rhythmic light show as you strum your guitar. Responding to both hand and plucking motions for maximum lighting impact. www.fireflypick.com

16. THE GIFT OF GRAPE Give the gift that keeps on giving – give your favorite wine lover a wine club membership. Four times a year, Tulip Mania Wine Club members will receive a box of four different bottles, hand-picked based on the newest releases and quality.

This will allow the receiver to try new, exceptional bottles every quarter, including exclusive releases from Tulip Hill. www.tuliphillwinery.com

17. ONE STOP SHOP Great gift ideas, handcrafted by local artists and designers, at CO+OP Palm Springs II at blink space in the Uptown Design District.

Wednesday-Saturday, 12-5pm, now through December 27th, at 1414 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. www.facebook.com/blinkpalmsprings

GIFT GUIDE|COVER 19. MUSIC TO YOUR EARS One of the coolest music tech gadgets out there and at an affordable price, ION’s iLP Digital Conversion Turntable converts your favorite classics into an mp3 format that can be plugged into the computer via USB cable or even sent directly to your iPod or iPad. www.ionaudio.com

18. SAFE AND SOUND The Einstein of locks, Goji takes a picture of visitors and sends them to your smartphone, keeps a log of all lock activity and you can even set specific dates and times and send the access details to visitors – so there’s no more need to meet up to give spare keys to guests. www.gojiaccess.com

20. HONE YOUR KNIFE SKILLS Forged from a single piece of stainless steel, Stelton’s Pure Black knives have an ultra-modern shape and look. Adding to the sleekness of the knife is its unique matte black coating that also gives it grip. www.stelton.com

21.OLD SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs lost a certain charm when we started relying on our phones to capture everyday moments — more than ever before we snap pics and forget about them on the spot. This modernized polaroid camera can be used with all the ease of a mobile phone, but prints a tangible copy of everything you shoot in less than a minute. www.polaroid.com

23. PROJECT IT Connect this sleek, small, portable “pocket projector” to smartphones, tablets, computers, DVD players, games consoles, digital cameras and more to big-screen any digital media at the push of a button. HDMI cable comes included; iOS devices require an AV adapter cable. www.brookstone.com

22. WHERE DID I LEAVE MY KEYS? Afraid of losing your keys? Your bag?

For the person who is always misplacing something. Attach a Bluetooth-enabled “Tile” to any easy-to-lose object, install the “Tile” app on your iPhone or iPad and viola! By the miracle of Bluetooth Low Energy Technology the object is now tractable via app. www.thetileapp.com

24. HOW ABOUT A BREWSKI For the beer connoisseur, who has everything, a gift of hard-to-find microbrewed beers delivered to their door each month. Gift memberships can be paid either monthly or in one installment, and they’re available in 2-12-month packages. www.beermonthclub

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25. FIGG STUDIOS Fitting into any décor, these planters are the latest for those on your list with a green thumb. Man-made, all one of a kind.

Figg Studios www.figgstudios.com

28. A PARTY IN YOUR MOUTH On its own, your tongue can only distinguish five tastes; it works with the nose, which can distinguish hundreds of smells, to produce flavor. This kit lets you make weird and wonderful flavor combinations by dosing your nose with smells while you eat from the scent-releasing Aromaforks. Your food will never taste the same again. www.firebox.com

26. I’LL DRINK TO THAT Based on the innovative concept of cooling wine at the very moment it’s served, this Instant Red Wine chiller cools the wine itself instead of the bottle. So you serve the wine at optimum temperature. The cooling process takes place as the wine passes through the chiller and maintains the wine’s characteristics and never alters the taste. www.uncommongoods.com

29. SCENT OF A MAN Conveying the ideals of the John Varvatos lifestyle, the John Varvatos fragrance collection exudes confidence, elegance, and masculinity with the perfect touch of softness and ease to create a sense of intimacy. www.sephora.com

27. GET A HEAD START ON THAT NEW YEAR RESOLUTION A better fitness routine, now within reach; The Fitbit Flex can track steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes and more. This model also tracks how long and well you sleep, as well. www.fitbit.com

30. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE The ultimate organizer! The GRID-IT!® system provides endless configurations for your digital devices and personal effects.

Convenient sizes make it a great companion for your current laptop bag or travel case. www.cocooninnovations.com

31. NOT YOUR TYPICAL C-RING Esculpta is a unique men’s accessory label that blends the most ancient desires of man, with finesse, playfulness and sensual intimacy. Esculpta’s stunning jewelry range includes silver men’s bracelets, men’s silver necklaces, sculpture pendants and men’s silver cockrings. www.esculpta-usa.com

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PROPOSITION LOVE JEWELRY SHARE LOVE THIS HOLIDAY

Proposition Love Jewelry celebrates OUR love. Born out of inspiration, purpose, and love; Sam Street and Jonathan Tack, who were married on October 30, 2008 in San Francisco, founded the company. A few days after their wedding Proposition 8 passed and overturned the California Supreme Court’s decision to allow gay marriage.

On June 24, 2011, same-sex marriage became legal in New York. This historic moment inspired us to become an active part of the marriage equality / gay rights movement by partnering with a top jewelry designer to develop a fine jewelry collection including wedding bands and gay pride rings. We have incorporated a triangle into all our designs as a symbol of the gay rights movement throughout history. We also design fashion rings, EnGAYgement Rings™, pendants and bracelets that give supporters for the cause an opportunity to wear a Prop Love piece proudly. Proposition Love Jewelry proudly donates 10 % of its company’s profits to organizations that support Marriage Equality, Gay Rights, LGBT Youth and Anti Bullying, and HIV / AIDS activism.

Jewelry from Proposition Love is a symbol of your LOVE and COMMITMENT to each other and a pledge to support the RIGHTS of ALL. We have incorporated a triangle into our designs as an ongoing symbol of the gay rights movement throughout history. Originally the pink triangle was used during World War II to label and persecute homosexuals. At the end of the 1970 ‘s the pink triangle was adopted

by Gay Activists as a symbol for gay rights and continues to be our symbol to this day.

With 32 states now recognizing Marriage Equality, and courts overturning discriminatory laws almost monthly, this year’s Holiday

Season will be especially joyous as history proves again that “love conquers all.” The designers at Proposition Love Jewelry offer gifts you will be proud to give LGBT couples, friends and community allies on your gift list.

Countdown Collection – Honoring states that have passed marriage equality, our Countdown Collection honors the states that have become a part of the long awaited Civil Rights Movement for the LGBT Community. We have created a ring for each state to symbolize their historic moment for the passing of Same-sex Marriage. Proposition Love is very proud to take an active role in the Marriage Equality Movement for our community.

LOVE IS LOVE Collection - A stunning assortment of rings, pendants, bracelets and earrings, available in both silver and gold.

Priced from $48 to $1,495, each item features a stylized triangle incorporated into its design as a symbol of the gay rights movement throughout history.

Proposition Love Jewelry has also been spotted on stars such as Cher, Travis Wall, Vanessa Hudgens and “American Idol” finalist MK Nobilette, among others.

The Standard Magazine readers can take advantage of Holiday Sales and Specials when ordering directly through www. propositionlove.com and using promo code: “Love Is Love” for 25% off and free shipping!

The entire Proposition Love Jewelry collection may be purchased online at WWW.PROPOSITIONLOVE.COM

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BOOK REVIEW

ALWAYS OVERBOOKED…

BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

Snowflakes on your nose.

Warm mittens and snowball fights. Cuddling in front of the fire as the wind howls outside. Sleigh rides through the park. Glitterywrapped presents beneath a gorgeously decorated tree.

Okay, so you might not get any of those but the last one. Palm Springs = not so snowy, but if books are on your list to give, you’re still in luck.

My favorite all-time LGBT holiday book is “A Little Fruitcake”

by David Valdes Greenwood, a series of essays about Christmases growing up; starting with the year Valdes Greenwood asked for a doll and scandalized the family. This is a humorous book with plenty of heartfelt emotions, too; the kind of book your giftee will want to read every year, and make a new tradition.

If holidaying isn’t necessary on your holiday list, then look for “The Absolutist” by John Boyne. It’s a historical novel about a man who fought for Great Britain in World War I, alongside his friend – a man he had a terrible crush on. Years later, as he reflects on the years in the war and its aftermath, he decides to visit his friend’s

sister, who asks what happened during the war – and so he tells her.

In addition, what happened will leave your giftee gasping…

I’ve been a big Emma Donoghue fan for a long time, and while I recommend her latest novel “Frog Music,” my favorite of hers is “Astray.” In this book, Donoghue took little-known, quiet humaninterest stories that she discovered in various places, and imagined what really occurred behind the corner headline. Each story is short, impactful, and will make the person on your gift list think hard about which tale they liked best. (Hint: all of them, probably).

The dog lover on your list will love “Travels with Casey” by Benoit Denizet-Lewis. It’s the tale of a man and his dog, and a trip around the country with the hope that they might bond a little tighter. It’s also a vast, sweeping look at dog lovers and the general doggish community in places like dog parks, dog shows, breeders, rescuers, and conferences. While there were, admittedly, a few too many “shout-outs” inside here, that didn’t make me enjoy it any less.

Finally, for the historian on your gift list, wrap up “Charity & Sylvia: A Same-Sex Marriage in Early America” by Rachel Hope Cleves. Just as the title suggest, this is the story of two women who

BOOK REVIEW fell in love back when being a lesbian was barely considered possible – but it happened much more often than anyone was willing to say. The subjects of this book, in fact, managed to live together successfully, and they even married… which proves that our ancestors were hipper than we ever knew.

If these gift ideas don’t fill the bill for you, then hurry to your favorite bookstore and throw yourself gently at the mercy of the first bookseller that smiles. He (or she!) will know what to do. That’s why they get the Big Bucks.

Season’s Readings!

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FALLS HOTTEST CLUB TRACKS PT 2

BY JIMMY NEWSUM

Last month we gave you the latest in dance floor realness, here is the rest of the list of this Falls club tracks that will surely get you moving.

“Dance Like You Got Good Credit” CAZWELL From the album, Hard 2 B Fresh (Peace Bisquit) Everyone’s favorite gay hip-hopper presents another ridiculously fun club track that brilliantly showcases Cazwell’s electrifying charisma. In ‘Dance’, he tackles the world’s debt crisis and how many of us go broke trying to make ourselves look rich. Sexy dance diva Cherie Lily (wife of rocker Andrew W.K. who really is legit preggers in the song’s must-see music video) collaborates with Cazwell on this hilarious catchy ode to stylin’ poverty.

“Love Come Home” KRISTINE W/ From the album, New & Number Ones (Fly Again) Kristine’s label conducted a poll on Facebook this summer, asking fans to choose the third release from the queen of club’s studio album. The overwhelming majority smartly chose “Love Come Home”, Kristine’s spiritual track about embracing change. Like most of the songs on New & Number Ones, this latest can be interpreted in multiple ways. It can be about the end of a relationship or the return of military from service or about loving oneself, because only when love comes home to live in your heart are you able to give that love to someone else. OK, that’s schmaltzy but this latest from our favorite dance floor diva is not. Part 1 remixes by Todd Terry, Subgroover, Phil Wellz, Andy Sikorski and Hermanos Inglesos.

“Take My Breath Away” SYLVIA TOSUN / (Sea to Sun) The EDM remake of the ‘80s classic from Top Gun reflects on the

joyful, visceral feeling of the world’s beauty that exists all around us. What makes Tosun’s version more captivating than all previous covers of the track is the extraordinary production by Bimbo Jones.

Those four-note keyboard figures, suspended placidly over synth beds, give the song a calm, weightless feel. It conjures up a sense that love is a dream state, a suspension of time. The value of Tosun’s “Take My Breath Away” isn’t in its weight but in its stillness.

“We Are Young” VASSY / (Peace Bisquit) The enormous success of “Bad”, Vassy’s track with David Guetta, launched the young Aussie’s music career into overdrive. However, she’s no one hit wonder. Previous tracks like “In The Sun” served as the soundtrack for Pepsi’s ‘Real Big Summer’ campaign. “Lucky Day” was featured in Victoria Secret’s ‘Body by Victoria’ commercial. In addition, “We Are Young” was featured in the trailer for Disney’s Oscar-winning film Frozen as well as an ad campaign for Target.

Leave it to the gang at Peace Bisquit to assemble all Vassy’s indielaced anthems and gems from commercials, TV and movies into one handy dandy soulfully dynamic compilation.

“Forever” FRANKIE (FEATURING RALPHI ROSARIO) / (Dauman Music) The third single from house stunner Frankie grabbed the #1 spot on the Billboard club play chart in its first week. The reason?

Simple. “Forever” is a great dance song with quality vocals and music. Co-written by Ralphi Rosario and three-time nominated lyricist Pamela Phillips-Oland, the song incorporates elements of late 70s classic disco to build a feel-good track that forces clubbers off their ass and onto the dance floor. Remixes by Ralphi Rosario, Twisted Dee, Reid Stefan, Majik Boys and Jeff Barringer.

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Q&A

RISE OF THE FALLEN ANGELS

BY SHANE GALLAGHER

”My husband and I traveled throughout India where we encountered many homeless children on the streets and witnessed how easily they were abducted and sold into (sexual) slavery,” says the celebrated LGBT fiction writer, Hans M. Hirschi. In his new novel, The Fallen Angels of Karnataka, out now, he tackles the subject of trafficking. Like his previous works, Fallen Angels is a hopeful tale. It depicts the quest for love and the belief that embracing it – in all its colorful forms - will make the world a better place. Hirschi brilliantly sets the story at the start of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, when many gay men were afraid to love.

Where The Fallen Angels of Karnataka separates itself from his previous works is in its boldness. Hirschi’s decision to write the child predator as a gay man has some up in arms, arguing it perpetuates the myth that pedophiles are gay. Hirschi, himself a victim of child molestation (at the hands of a female perpetrator), stands by his work.

“I am gay and I write about gay stories,” he says. “It wasn’t a conscious or political decision, just as most straight authors do not consciously make their main characters straight. In my mind, Charles was gay. It would have been cowardly to run away from the true story in my mind.”

We sat down with Hans M. Hirschi to discuss the novel and the

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controversy behind it.

Why are children in India among the worlds’ most vulnerable?

I think it’s an unfortunate combination of sheer population size combined with a very corrupt system. As Hindus and Buddhists believe in re-birth, the current life, while important and a necessary learning process, isn’t as valuable as it would be for someone who believes that the present life is the only shot we have. If you die, you’ll come back, you’ll get another shot, therefore it’s not that big a deal. Combine that with the fact that children are the weakest members of society and it becomes a very dangerous situation, where parents may even be happy to assist in the disappearance of a daughter because it alleviates the cost of a dowry they may not be able to afford.

How did you first come upon child trafficking in India?

My husband and I traveled to India to get to know the country and find a cause we could help with. It was during our research that we learned about the plight of hundreds of thousands of children that were literally disappearing. Girls were being kidnapped and forced into slavery and marriage. Boys were being forced into child

labor. In a country with 1.4 billion people, where hundreds of millions are so poor they cannot pay the bribes it takes to get the police to investigate the disappearance of a child in a village, the numbers of missing children is quickly rising to staggering numbers. It’s an industry, not just in India, but in Africa and other Asian countries as well. We found work at a school for street children.

Did the children in the school know that Alex was your husband?

I’m not sure. We weren’t overly affectionate, but we certainly never made it a secret. Since the children only spoke Hindi, we relied on the translation services of friends and the people on site.

How is homosexuality viewed in India?

A supreme judge recently overturned the 2009 ruling legalizing homosexuality, making it illegal once more. That was a major set back. Being gay in India is difficult. Several of my best friends are out to their peers and colleagues but remain closeted to their families. One friend is even legally married to his American husband, but his family knows nothing and still hopes to marry him off to a suitable girl.

Is it true laws are more favorable for the Trans community?

India has an interesting tradition of looking favorably at transgendered men, hijra, and recently, the Supreme Court recognized them as a third gender.

Did you set out to expose the vulnerable youth of India through your new book?

The original purpose of the book was to be a travel adventure that highlighted my main character’s inner journey to maturation through his trips. Travel has always been a passion of mine and I wanted to write about some of the places I had seen. I set the story during the eighties at the start of the AIDS pandemic so I could imagine being a young gay man in the eighties.

When did the story turn to one of trafficking?

When an acquaintance was convicted of owning child pornography. It had been four years since my husband and I had last seen him, but he had once been a friend! I imagined him at home with my son, sitting on our couch, eating at the table. Although a figment of my imagination, the images were so disturbing that I had a breakdown in public. The next day, my story started to change, and Charles started to morph, from an eccentric dandy to something entirely different.

Do you worry that making Charles a pedophile may perpetuate the myth that child molesters are gay men?

I did, and to a degree, I still do. Pedophilia is by definition a sexual orientation in its own right, set apart from the straight and gay. The woman who molested me was happily married and by all terms and definitions “straight”. But yes, of course it worries me.

However, I couldn’t shy away from the story. It needed to be written.

I hope to have successfully managed to display the difference between being a criminal and being a gay man.

What did you learn from writing Fallen Angels of Karnataka?

The controversy that has come from the book has taught me that, as a community, we are capable of discussing heavier subjects than coming out and marriage equality. LGBT literature is growing and now allows us to delve into many topics, freely and openly.

What do you hope readers learn from the book?

I hope readers think about what they can do to help a fallen angel. We can all open our hearts to children: as mentors, foster or adoptive parents, or through monetary donations. There are children in need, right where you are, and we can make a difference, even in the smallest way.

The Fallen Angels of Karnataka by Hans M. Hirschi is available digitally and in softcover on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble (Nook), and at selected local bookstores.

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UPDATE EQCA EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

SALUTES CALIFORNIA’S PRO-EQUALITY WINNERS IN THE 2014 GENERAL ELECTION

BY STEPHAN ROTH In an election marked by the defeat of many pro-equality candidates across the nation, Equality California today celebrated the victories of more than 100 of its 116 endorsed pro-equality candidates in California, based on current results. These victories at the local, state and federal level will help ensure that California remains the national leader in advancing full equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

All eight of EQCA’s endorsed candidates for statewide office won their races, including Tom Torlakson in the highly competitive race for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Board of Equalization Member and EQCA Institute Board Member Betty Yee in the contest for California Controller.

This year, Equality California significantly expanded its political program in a number of ways. First, it launched a pilot project in which it endorsed LGBT leaders in local races across the state, with the long-term goal of grooming and supporting candidates at the local level to eventually run for statewide office.

Out of the 10 local LGBT candidates that EQCA endorsed seven secured their seats, with one race still too close to call. Most notable among these victories was Sheila Kuehl, who successfully ran for Los Angeles County Supervisor in the Third District. Her powerful and historic win makes her the first out LGBT person elected to serve as Supervisor of the nation’s largest county. Also significant was the election of Jeffrey Prang as Los Angeles County Assessor. Since Los Angeles County has over 10 million residents, Prang’s election makes him the LGBT officeholder serving the largest number of constituents in the nation.

Other EQCA-endorsed, openly LGBT candidates with wins included James Williamson for Palm Springs Unified School Board, DR Heywood for Anaheim City School Board, Scott Houston for West Basin Municipal Water District, Jay Hansen for Sacramento City Unified School District, and Shelley Kaplan for Cathedral City Council.

The LGBT Legislative Caucus will welcome one new member this year, Evan Low in Assembly District 28. Other members of the LGBT Legislative Caucus who were up for re-election, Assembly Speaker Toni Atkins in Assembly District 78, Susan Eggman in Assembly District 13 and Rich Gordon in Assembly District 24, all won re-election.

“These wins help ensure that as our current leaders are termlimited out or move to higher office there will be a deep bench of 100-percent pro-equality candidates waiting to take their place,”

said Rick Zbur, EQCA executive director. “We know full equality isn’t a short-term project, which is why investing in the future is so important.”

In another part of its expanded political program, Equality California this year also endorsed California candidates at the federal level, with 37 of its endorsed, pro-equality candidates winning at the polls. These included openly gay incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Takano in Congressional District 41 and strong LGBT ally Ted Lieu in Congressional District 33.

EQCA also implemented a major get-out-the-vote program that included direct candidate contributions; mailing voter guides to over 330,000 members across the state; deploying field teams and volunteers to support candidates with door-to-door canvassing; and extensive phone banking with over 18,000 calls to its members.

EQCA-endorsed candidates in tightly contested races emerged victorious, including Jacqui Irwin in Assembly District 44, while others lost hard-fought races, including Sharon Quirk-Silva in Assembly District 65 in Orange County and Rebecca Kaplan in her bid to be Oakland’s first openly LGBT mayor.

“As a result of EQCA’s work and the dedication and support of the LGBT community, California has made great strides in educating the public about our issues in the last 15 years,” said Zbur. “That civil rights for LGBT people continue to be used as a wedge issue demonstrates that, even in California, and across America there’s still much work to be done.”

THE RESULTS FOR EQCA-ENDORSED CANDIDATES:

California Statewide Office

Governor — Jerry Brown* re-elected

Lieutenant Governor — Gavin Newsom* re-elected

Secretary of State — Alex Padilla elected

Controller — Betty Yee elected

Treasurer — John Chiang elected

Attorney General — Kamala Harris* re-elected

Insurance Commissioner — Dave Jones* re-elected

Superintendent of Public Instruction — Tom Torlakson* re-elected For complete election results visit www.eqca.org

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PSP FOCUS STONEWALL GARDENS

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Stonewall Gardens, Palm Springs’ first senior assisted living village for the LGBT community and friends will soon be open. Located at 2150 North Palm Canyon Drive in the Uptown neighborhood of Palm Springs, is a 24-unit community operated by Northstar Senior Living; one of the premier providers of senior living in the country.

“A full-time licensed nurse and 24 hour professional care staff cater to residents’ needs so they can enjoy resort style living to the fullest, with the dignity and respect they deserve,” said Executive Director Dee Wieringa. “ Stonewall Gardens is not a retirement community,” Wieringa continues, “but rather a place where LGBT seniors and their friends can be cared for in a supportive environment that celebrates their life experience” Originally built as a 1950’s bungalow style resort, Stonewall Gardens offers stylish midcentury modern design, beautiful desert landscaping, and serene water features. Amenities include chef prepared meals served in an intimate ding room with a beautiful fireplace or in one of the many al fresco dining areas, an outdoor entertainment area for parties and BBQ’s and a patio with every apartment.

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Located close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment venues, the community consists of two one-bedroom apartments, two shared apartments and twenty deluxe studios. Stonewall Gardens is close enough to the vibrant Uptown Design District while still being quiet and secure.

Regarding the need for an assisted living community with a focus on LGBT seniors, Steve Kregel, Chief Operating Officer at Northstar Senior Living explains, “ Unfortunately, many LGBT seniors face open discrimination as a result of their sexual orientation and often go back into the closet when selecting an assisted living facility. Now these deserving seniors can live in a safe and caring environment where they are free to be themselves” Stonewall Gardens, believing in compassionate care. It’s not just an idea – it’s a way of life.

For much more info please visit Stonewall Gardens at www.stonewallgardens.com

PSP FOCUS THE DUELING DRAG DIVAS

Chi Chi Rones And Joanna has teamed up to bring their All-Live Comic Celebrity Impression show to Oscar’s Café And Bar in Palm Springs for two nights in November and December.

Emmy-Award Winner Chi Chi Rones (Peter Garcia) and Joanna (Joe Schmitz) bring you a night you will never forget. Come see these two great entertainers as they battle it out onstage (singing in their own voices) with Back to Back comedic impressions of dueling Tina Turners, Barbra Streisand vs. Bette Midler, Mama Cass vs. Karen Carpenter, Battling Judy Garlands, Cher, Bette Davis, Eartha Kitt, Dame Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday, Ursula from The Little Mermaid and a Male Medley with Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen and Elvis! The show is always different and ever changing and you never know which celebrities will show up! This high-energy comedy show is not to be missed. Come and see what audiences from around the world are raving about!

Joanna and Chi Chi Rones first met working the same venue in Puerto Vallarta a year and a half ago. They decided to put together a show titled “The Taco Belle and the Dairy Queen” (since Joanna is from Milwaukee and Chi Chi loves Taco Bell) but changed the title at the last minute to “Dueling Drag Divas”. Word about their partnering quickly spread amongst the locals and tourists and all six shows sold out. Success followed them to Ogunquit, Maine where they have played to SOLD OUT shows the past two summers at Mainestreet.

In addition to performing summers and winter in Ogunquit and Mexico, the Dueling Drag Divas also perform throughout California, DC, Florida, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine.

Those in Palm Springs will remember Chi Chi Rones as she cohosted Desert Aids Project’s Dancing with the Desert Stars with John Barrowman (2012) and Scott Nevins (2011).

The Dueling Drag Divas will be performing two shows on Thursday November 13th and December 11th at 7 PM at Oscars Café and Bar located at 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way #108, Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-1188 $15 Tickets are available online at www.shanncarr.com or $20 cash at the door.

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BOY GEORGE POP ART REMIX Friday, November 14th, 2014 7:30pm until 10:00pm Kick off the Culture Club Fall US Tour by celebrating through the art of Boy George. SHAG the store & M Modern Gallery (and courtesy of Josh Agle) Proudly Present “BOY GEORGE POP ART REMIX” Fine Art Exhibition & Reception. To commemorate the long awaited Reunion Tour, a once in a lifetime Art Show will take place at SHAG the store (a Fine Art Gallery), in Palm Springs, CA, showcasing Boy George’s innovative style that has driven his success throughout his multifaceted career. Few musical groups epitomized the sound and culture of the 80’s like Culture Club (and their ever provocative front man Boy George). “Boy George Pop Art Remix” (35 years of Boy George) Boy George Art Exhibition & Reception with Limited Edition Prints & merchandise for sale featuring art collaboration by Boy George,

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PSP FOCUS Richard Duardo & Germizm. Reception on Friday, November 14th, 2014 7:30pm until 10:00pm (Boy George art will remain at SHAG the store through Sunday, December 14th) Note: Josh Agle (aka SHAG) art prints and merchandise will also be available at SHAG the store during the duration of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boy George Pop Art Remixâ&#x20AC;? reception and exhibition.

This Event is FREE & open to the Public Complimentary Cocktails & Non Alcoholic Beverages will be served (This event will be well attended, so consider arriving early) This Exhibition to be held at SHAG the store (the first and possibly only non Josh Agle art show at the store) Located at: 725 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (next to Trio Restaurant in the Uptown Design District) Call us at 760 322-3400 or visit www.shagstore.bigcartel.com for additional exhibition details.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

SO YOU AGREED TO BE A TRUSTEE FOR YOUR FRIEND OR RELATIVE - NOW WHAT?

BY CHRISTOPHER HERITAGE We help lots of clients with their estate plans, crafting Wills and Trusts and other documents that are designed to protect people and their assets. A revocable living trust is often a good choice because it provides for the smooth transfer of property if the owner becomes incapacitated or dies. It usually avoids handling the estate through a probate court, which is a public process that can be very costly and time-consuming.

For every trust, there must be a trustee - the person who is authorized to manage and control all the property in the trust. In a revocable living trust, the initial trustee is usually the person who created the trust (called the grantor or settlor) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the owner of the property transfers everything into the name of the trust, and then controls it as the trustee. A great advantage of a trust over just having a Will is that a successor trustee takes over if that person becomes incapacitated or passes away, and there is no need to go to probate court to have someone appointed. The successor trustee continues to manage the property in whatever way the terms of the trust require.

For single individuals, or partners who are not married or registered domestic partners, the choice for a successor trustee is usually a relative, partner or friend. These people agree to be the trustee if and when something happens. Although the estate in a trust may not need to be probated, California has strict legal requirements for the performance of trustees and the management of trust property. It is very important that a successor trustee understand the role he or she will play, and the rules that must be followed.

of the estate will be divided up among them after all bills are paid and other requirements met. The trustee is responsible for conserving the assets, growing them, if possible, and delivering the assets to the beneficiaries.

Trusts can range in value from a few thousand to many millions of dollars. As you might expect, a successor trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time and effort will be proportional to the complexity of the estate. But the legal requirements are the same, regardless of the value of the estate.

Most important is the responsibility of the trustee as a fiduciary â&#x20AC;&#x201C; managing the assets in the trust for the benefit of others. Heirs and beneficiaries are usually named, and the trust states how the assets

Most trustees are ordinary folks who have no experience with managing estates for other people, so they usually retain an attorney to help them administer the trust. Lots of details must be handled over a period of months or years. An estate planning attorney is familiar with all of the duties spelled out in the Trust Administration sections of the California Probate Code, and can assist the trustee with all of those administrative tasks.

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Whether the trustee has an attorney or not, it is essential to document everything that happens. Notices of the trust administration and copies of the trust document must be sent to all beneficiaries and heirs. The estate must be valued on the date of death, which may require professional appraisals of personal and real property.

Liquid assets such as cash, bank accounts and money market funds must be transferred into a trust account. All valid bills, invoices and other creditor claims must be paid out of this account, along with any expenses for maintaining property or administering the estate.

Account statements must be kept in order and reviewed regularly to track the continuing value of the estate. Investments need to be managed to avoid or minimize any losses. If there is real property, it may need to be sold and the proceeds deposited into the trust account, or are distributed directly to beneficiaries before the trust administration is closed.

Once all debts have been paid, and all assets are in the form required for distribution, there is usually a final accounting. This details everything that happened to estate assets from the first valuation on the date of death to the current date. Unless they waive it in writing, all beneficiaries and heirs are entitled to an accounting at least once a year. If the trust administration continues into additional years, an interim accounting must be sent out at the end of each year, and the final accounting is done just before distributions are made.

If the trustee does not have an attorney, it is strongly recommended that a CPA or other accounting professional be retained to prepare the accounting and handle the filing of required personal and estate tax returns. Failure to follow tax laws can result in serious losses to estate assets and to beneficiaries and heirs.

Finally, distributions are made according to the terms of the trust.

The trustee will write checks on the trust account for cash bequests, and transfer other personal and real property as required. At this point, the trustee may write a check to himself or herself for serving as trustee and administrator of the estate, if the trust terms permit it.

The amount will be stated in the trust, or if not, will be determined by local customary fees based on the trusteeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s detailed records of hours spent and tasks performed.

This article is part of an ongoing series of articles pertaining to legal issues relevant to the LGBT community, and is intended for general information purposes only â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not legal advice. Christopher Heritage is an attorney in Palm Springs and San Diego, who focuses on LGBT estate planning, domestic partnerships, same-sex marriage, probate, trust administration, and bankruptcy. He welcomes questions and comments and can be contacted at 760-325-2020 or at chris@heritagelegal.com

FITNESS THE REASONS FOR THE SEASON

BY DENNIS MASON, BFA, CPT

It wasn’t all that long ago when the world was a simpler place and operated less frantically. The little things in life meant a lot, and part of the fun of the holiday season was in the preparation. Spending quality time with friends and loved ones was looked upon as a joyous part of the season. And, giving thanks for all the abundance we had was the grateful thing to do. Do you remember how much fun it was getting ready for Halloween all by itself without being constantly reminded of Thanksgiving looming only a few weeks away?

Did you ever wonder what happened to that way of life?

Now, even before you have a chance to hang up your costume, you hear the first notes of Christmas songs on the radio, in television commercials and in your local stores. Hey, wait a minute! We haven’t even started our Thanksgiving plans yet. Oh well, no time to think about that now. We have work to do. Is it our turn to host Thanksgiving dinner this year or is it Aunt Sue’s?

In the blink of an eye, the race will begin for the mad rush to Chanukah and especially Christmas, like it was some sort of athletic event to see how fast you can get to the finish line with the most things for gifts. Ads for products are everywhere! Television, radio and computer speakers are all shouting to “hurry”, “order now”, and “for the best selection, shop at this store or that one”. Now what about that gift list? What can I get for the person who has everything?

Did I forget anything or anyone? Oh wait, maybe I should wear my Swat Team riot gear to go shopping. One never knows when another

shopper might taser me if I try to buy the last HD flat screen smartTV left at the sale price. Then there’s the self-question: “How do the selections I make to give as presents define me as a person?”

No doubt about it, everywhere you go, there is someone, or some business, or some ad trying to sell you some-thing! Most of the time, these are simply things you don’t need; or simply put, THENEEDS! An easier way to make it through the holidays is simply focus your mind on just sharing peace, love and happiness with one another. Remember, those are the things that give real meaning to the season; all else will follow. Not only that, but it’s addictive.

Watch and see how it spreads and comes back to YOU. Dennis is a certified Fitness Coach and Trainer with over 40 years’ experience, an NPC bodybuilding competitor, charity cyclist, health and fitness motivational speaker and author. He trains exclusively at WORLD GYM PALM SPRINGS. Body Sculpting - Nutritional Guidance - Aquatic Conditioning “Fitness is more than just a workout.” A LIFESTYLE committed to staying active; eating healthy; reducing stress and having fun. Join Dennis on demand on his internet radio program, FITNESS & MORE and be taken on a journey to explore new ideas and separate myth from fact. That’s Dennis Mason, only on: www.BlogTalkRadio.com/FitnessAndMore For more information regarding his services please visit: DennisMasonFitness.com or FitnessAndMoreRadio.com. Also on Facebook and Twitter as fitnessradio.

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WELLNESS

EAT LIKE A PEASANT, LOOK LIKE A KING…OR QUEEN

BY DR. KENNETH E. TOTH, BA, MAT, DC, RN

‘Tis the season…to get together with all your friendly friends and hopefully friendly relatives and have the time of your life! It’s the time to forget the grudges and misgivings that might have reared their ugly heads over the last year and start anew…with everybody. Hit the parties, sing or listen to your favorite songs, wear your brightest and finest, and rehearse smiling your way into the coming year of success, happiness, great health, and gratitude! Help someone who needs your help, share your wealth (we all have some extra if we remember to look around), and totally enjoy yourself!

BUT! Don’t forget to watch out what you put into your mouth!

I’m sure there will be a few situations where you’ll just completely lose your head and slurp up some seemingly irresistible thing that looks a whole lot better than it tastes. And don’t forget the mouth feel. If it’s smooth, it’s probably a keeper; but if it’s gooey, you might want to consider thinking twice before taking seconds.

And what about seconds? No, I don’t mean like some of the stuff at Marshall’s with the seconds warning label. I mean…you know…eating more than you know you should. Remember, the mantra is “graze”.

Be picky, or even fussy. Look around the buffet of goodies and give it the once over survey for protein, carbs and fats before you make your selections! That’s right, give it a really good, overall assessment, identifying the things that are the best choices for that fabulous body that you’ve been working on so consistently.

Eliminate the garbage. That would be the carby, overly sugary stuff with the cheap mouth feel. Then look for the aged cheeses, fancy vegetables, and water crackers. And last, nail the protein choices. If you stick with these choices as much as possible, and never forgetting the protein, you’ll have a great time with little or no nutritional damage!

Someone once told me that Carol Channing has had a very selective diet of protein and vegetables for many, many years, and she never missed a single show (5,000 plus) of “Hello Dolly”. And she’s going stronger than ever in her 90s! That’s called smarts, not luck!

Smart people do not gamble with their health like it’s a slot machine.

They do their nutritional homework and learn what they have to do to be the leaders of the pack. They are not sheep-like followers who keep repeating the same nutritional wrongs over and over for a perhaps shorter and less healthy lifetime. Beat the miserable averages with nutritional smarts and enjoy a fabulous life in that incredible machine called your body!

Dr. Kenneth Toth, BA, MAT, DC, RN, CPT, holds multiple degrees and credentials as a science educator, chiropractor, registered nurse, and personal trainer. He is currently limiting his professional activities to Personal Training/Nutritional Coaching. Dr. Ken is accepting new clients for personal training along with nutritional coaching. You may contact Dr. Ken at 949-235-9408 or ken@ kentothfitness.com or on his website at KenTothFitness.com.

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NUTRITION STEM CELLS MAY BE THE BOOSTER,

BUT GOOD NUTRITION IS THE SUSTAINER

BY LINDA BERGERSEN, BOARD CERTIFIED NUTRITION CONSULTANT, MS

Stem cells have come upon the medical scene as the new, futuristic treatment that just may save us from the ills of society. When it comes down to it, stem cell therapy is viewed as the new magic bullet, the new quick fix – yet an expensive quick fix since most treatments are not yet covered by insurance.

There is no question stem cells work. I have seen it with my own eyes with friends and family members being treated and subsequently having some form of recovery; in fact, everyone can view the effect by watching Peyton Manning’s NFL career soar this past year. At 37, he is at his best after having his neck injury treated with stem cells.

I am not saying stem cells will correct any health issue completely, 100 percent, or permanently, but some feel any amount of success is better than none.

There are treatments deriving stem cells from your own bone marrow, fat, or blood; and stem cells are available from donors, involving fairly simple injection treatments to address orthopedic conditions, heart problems, and neurological disorders, with promising research and trials for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and type 1 diabetes. Controversial embryonic cells do not need to even be considered. Any parent can now bank their newborn’s cord blood stem cells at the time of birth, ready for use at any time in their future. The American Medical Association (AMA) reports that currently there are “life-saving treatments for patients with leukemia, lymphoma, other blood disorders, and some solid tumors.”

We are all filled with stem cells from the day we are born, generated throughout fetal development. Stem cells divide, constantly forming, not only other stem cells, but also brain, bone, blood or heart cells. They are the only type of cell within us that can form different types of cells.

What is important to point out is that most of these major ills that stem cells treat are conditions that have taken years to develop in the body, like heart disease and neuropathy. And what is the primary cause of these developing conditions? It comes down to poor nutrition.

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Issues caused by poor nutrition (as well as toxins) have been building in our bodies for years or decades throughout our lives, and soon they become out of control. Eating poorly is not always fault of our own, because we are dependent on food manufacturers and restaurants to feed a large part of our diet. It’s a shame that eating the wrong foods, like the sugared drinks, donuts and fried chicken, or consuming toxic elements, does not get noticed nor have repercussions right away so we can immediately see what effect they have or will have on our health. We have to wait until the affect builds and builds, then manifests into pain and disease, cancer or diabetes. That’s the time when we panic and search for the remedy.

I do believe in stem cell therapy, but…let me explain. First, what really are the origins of stem cells? Nutrition.

Stem cells need to be nourished to thrive. In fact, the recommendations to improve stem cell growth within the body are the same recommendations for a person to become healthier: reduce or cut out sugar consumption, reduce calories, lower triglycerides, do not smoke, and get more exercise. The poorer the diet, the less healthy the stem cells, and less proliferation. With cancer patients, the stem cells within them have been stressed, compromised and possibly deficient; harvesting cells would produce less than from a healthier patient. This is where donor cells could be more helpful.

Equipped with more stem cells, the chance of disease is decreased because stem cells naturally travel through the body guarding our health; eating properly gives us a more defensive army to keep us well. With this, comes health and the deadly or debilitating diseases that would be rescued by stem cell infusion is then no longer needed.

Just keep in mind; most of the issues stem cell therapy improves are those that normally can be treated with therapeutic nutrition, meaning a strict dietary regimen plus targeted supplements. But who wants to do this before they ever realize there is a problem? Not many, I’ve found.

NUTRITION effort of learning what good nutrition can do for their health. The realization that many do not grasp is that disease can be overcome with nutrition.

If a person is facing death or a debilitated life because of a major health issue, stem cell therapy is a viable, even necessary thing to do. But let’s be real, and realize that a good thing does not last forever. You may have that $6,000-$30,000 treatment, and go back to your comfortable life, and the diet you’ve always had and enjoyed for years. Stem cell treatments can be of benefit for maybe several years unless there is a change in lifestyle to the better. A person develops heart disease (which could be prevented by proper foods), goes for stem cell treatment, gets some degree of success; but that person can once again have his heart disease progress over coming years, or then develop some other affliction, because he never changed his eating habits. And so another therapy procedure would be necessary.

Now that stem cell therapies are becoming recognized, I have been hearing people excited about the possibility of getting rid of their joint pain, or diabetes, and even such a minor thing as bronchitis.

For someone to actually agree to pay at least $6,000 to remedy these issues rather than seek a nutritionist and relieve it naturally is beyond me; it’s even frightening to think that our society is that weak of mind and determination. It’s a society of ‘the quick fix’ syndrome, and once again, nutrition is lost along the wayside. The person with the money who has aches in joints would much rather run for the treatment. It comes down to the fact that most do not understand the correlation between diet and health issues, or do not want to take the

Neuropathy treated with stem cells is currently in clinical trials, looking very promising; but newly flowing blood to an injured leg has shown to bring heightened inflammation. The process of inflammation is naturally a beneficial response by the body, yet at the same time can do harm, and get in the way of recovery. Nutrients have been studied, and certain ones have been found to be the best at regulating the inflammatory environment, and help stem cells do their job in restoring blood flow to the limbs.

Certain proteins induce stem cell growth, and, like all proteins, their structure is based on amino acids acquired through nutrition. Polyphenols and amino acids have shown in research to be prominent in aiding stem cell therapy; the best being tryptophan, EGCG (green tea extract) and curcumin, show that nutrition is definitely behind stem cell integrity.

Like all other cells, stem cells can also lose their ability to repair as they age, as the rest of the body ages. And it can be viewed this way: good nutrition can hamper the aging factors of declining stem cells.

As our stem cell bank decreases, our homeostasis, or maintenance of good health, declines, meaning we are more prone to ill health and we age quicker. A deficient environment can hinder the proliferation of stem cells, while heightened infusion of nutrient based foods and supplements can accelerate the production and release of stem cells.

Stem cell therapy is evolving into a highly sought after preventive measure for anti-aging, anti-disease regimen for those who have the means. In the future, treatments could become common enough to make it affordable for most anyone. If you want to be healthier and possibly slow the aging process, having more stem cells in your body is the key. If you want more stem cells naturally, feed your body healthful nutrients with the most optimum diet possible. As it’s been stated, stem cells may be the booster, but nutrition is the sustainer.

Linda Larrowe Bergersen, MS, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Palm Springs, CA. Author of “So, You Think You Eat Healthy?” http://amzn.com/1493743899

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EPICUREAN

A FARE FOR ENTERTAINING

BY CHEF ANDRE CARTHEN

It’s that time of year again; shopping, eating, family, eating, entertaining and did I mention, eating! Fall / Winter is the time of the year when the body naturally wants to consume more and store it up. But that doesn’t mean that all foods need to be heavily and calorie laden.

For health conscience entertaining, think of foods that are rich in fiber and nutrition; oatmeal, squash, pumpkin, nuts, collard greens with smoked turkey, fruits, baked apples, poached pears, even fruit pies, cranberries, and pomegranates. Side dishes; stuffing with couscous or quinoa, roasted vegetables, baked sweet potatoes; minus the butter & marshmallows; and for your Turkey, stick to the white meat without the skin. Warm hearty soups are also a healthy way to go; Pumpkin, Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Carrot, Chicken Kale, and Beet.

When it comes to libations, studies are showing that even red wine can be a healthy choice, in moderation.

Smaller Portions: Always go for the smaller portions. Reach for the smaller plate, if you go back for more it’s not quite as bad as going back for more after a large plate.

Exercise: Going to a function…park a little further away. Stick to your exercise routine, if you don’t have one, start it now. No need to wait until the New Year.

Here are a few tips for keeping the holiday pounds in check: STOP eating now: Start cutting back on your eating now. Don’t look at it as a diet, more as I’m going to be fierce for the holidays

GIFT GIVING Are you tired of giving the obligatory bottle of wine? First, I for one always enjoy a bottle or two of wine, so keep it coming. When giving a gift, I first think what my host might enjoy, then I think of something I might enjoy or have never tried. It might be a flavored vodka, a spice, gourmet olive oil, smoked salt, etc…. It truly is about the thought and not the last minute stop on your way at the local liquor store. Candles and aromatherapy gifts all work well.

Take the stress out of the holidays and think ahead.

Most important “Entertaining is all about making guest feel at home in your home! Relax and enjoy.

Water: start every day, meal, and party with a glass of water.

Filling and 0 calories.

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FOODIE PARTY 5 ENTERTAINING IDEAS GUARANTEED TO IMPRESS AT HOLIDAY PARTIES

BY KAT RENARD

The holidays are coming up quickly, and that means there’s plenty of reason to celebrate. Whether you’re throwing a party for the first time or you’re continuing a longrunning annual tradition, hosting a festive celebration with friends and family is a lot of work and always worth it. This year, take your party to the next level to truly impress your guests - without breaking the bank.

Consider these five entertaining secrets that expert party planners use to throw unforgettable holiday parties for less: THEMES Set the stage and get everyone in a festive mood with a great theme. A bit of brainstorming is all you need to figure out the best theme for your celebration. From an outdoor autumn harvest to a New Year’s masquerade, the sky’s the limit. For a fun twist on holiday celebrations, consider having a favorite movie be the theme for the party.

Include the theme on the invitations you send so guests know the details!

FOOD Whether you’re serving appetizers or planning a full-out feast, food is a party essential. Enhance your food service by renting everything you need for an impressive presentation. Silver food chafers, flatware, serving trays and more are available from your local rental store. The expert staff can make recommendations based on your menu and help you select the perfect items for food and drink. You might even consider renting a few fun extras, such as a chocolate or champagne fountain to really impress guests and make your party stand out.

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ENTERTAINMENT No great holiday party is complete without entertainment. Let music set the mood by creating a custom playlist. Then amplify those tunes by renting a professional sound system and dance floor to watch guests move and grove.

DECOR You may already have some decor to use at your holiday-themed party, but to really impress this year, consider fresh ideas for unexpected decorations. If you’re short on time or simply aren’t crafty, you can rent table linens, runners and centerpieces. Visit www.

RentalHQ.com to learn more about affordable holiday decor rental options. When deciding on decor, don’t forget about the importance of lighting. Not only do the right lights create the ideal ambience, they also provide an element of safety and brighten up dark spaces so guests have more room to mingle.

EXTRAS The extra touches - big and small - are what truly spice up a party and give it that professionally planned feel. Small additions like coat racks eliminate the pile of coats and purses, keeping rooms neat and tidy. Extra chairs ensure guests are comfortable whether they are visiting, eating or drinking. For a truly festive celebration, rent a bar and set up a drink station with all the barware needed to really impress guests. If you’re having a big party, don’t pack into your house - rent a tent and heaters if necessary and let the good times roll!

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EVENTS CALENDAR

NOV 14 DANCING WITH THE DESERT STARS A magical evening of music, dancing, community, friendship and fundraising.

Produced by Reaction Productions & the Desert AIDS Project. Benefiting 100 Women Partners for Life. The fun starts with cocktails at 6pm and show at 7:30pm at the PS Convention Center. For more info and tickets visit www.desertaidsproject.org

NOV 14 THRU DEC 27 LIGHT: AN AVANT-GARDE DINING EXPERIENCE This secret underground dining event is the talk of the town. It is a one of a kind experience that can’t really be put into words. It is part high-end dinner party, part performance art, and part culinary theatre. You must just let down your inhibitions, take a leap of faith and experience what has been appropriately called “A Culinary Rave for Adults” For complete details visit www.lightps.net

NOV 6 THRU DEC THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY WITH SHANN. OSCAR’S Comedy every Thursday in November and

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December at Oscars starting with Shann’s very own solo comedy show on Thursday November 6th at 7pm. The following Thursday Nov. 13th features Dueling Drag Divas Celebrity Smack-down at 7. Nov 20th catch the 4th episode of the successful and very funny Mis-Match Game featuring 6 of the hottest bartenders from the hottest watering spots in town!

Discount tickets for all three shows in advance at www.shanncarr.com (No shows on Thanksgiving or Christmas)

NOV 22 35TH EVENING OF HOPE: A NIGHT AT THE COPA Stroke Recovery Center will host its “Evening of Hope: A Night at the Copa” on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at the Riviera Palm Springs. Often referred to as the “best party in the Valley,” guests will be transported to the legendary Copacabana as organizers recreate the look and feel of that elegant era for an evening filled with glamour and fun. The Evening of Hope will begin at 6 pm with a hosted cocktail reception, followed by dinner, dancing, and entertainment at 7 pm. Tickets may be purchased by calling 760-323-7676 x112.

RSVP is requested by November 18.

DEC 7 DESERT WINDS FREEDOM BAND HOLIDAY CONCERT The Desert Winds Freedom Band presents Joy: A Holiday Celebration. Sunday Dec 7 2pm at Temple Isaiah in Palm Springs.

Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.desertwindfb.org or by calling 760-600-6307

DEC 6 & 7 23RD ANNUAL TAMALE FESTIVAL The rich heritage of the tamale, consistent community support and hard working tamale makers, have created the festival’s tremendous success. Recently, the Food Network-TV ranked the Indio International Tamale Festival in the top 10 “All-American Food Festivals” in the nation! Free to the public, the festival takes place in Old town Indio from 10am-6pm both Sat & Sun. For more info www.tamalefestival.net

DBA NOVEMBER EVENTS NOV 17 MIXER 6:00-8:00 PM Co-Hosted by The Monroe & Mizani Media 1900 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Palm Springs Dec 1 Mixer 6:00 – 8:00 pm Hosted by Contempo Lending 475 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs www.desertbusinessassociation.org ONGOING >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

COPA In a throwback to old Palm Springs’ nightclubs, the Copa is fashioned around an elevated performing stage and a stunning u-shaped bar lined with leather barstools, upholstered booths, and gilded cocktail tables. Sink into the sexy lounge, sip a

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EVENTS CALENDAR DJ in the sound booth. Every Sunday Complete list of events www.toucanstikilounge.com

cocktail, and enjoy the lineup of local and guest entertainers. For weekly schedule visit www.coparoomps.com

THE PURPLE ROOM Supper club, drinks and live music. It’s where Palm Springs plays. Great entertainment nightly and dinner specials. You never know whom you might see at The Purple Room.

For monthly schedule and info visit http://purpleroompalmsprings.com

OSCAR’S CAFÉ & BAR Located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs on the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Indian Canyon, Oscar’s has a huge outdoor patio with lots of umbrellas for shade and misters to keep you cool, too.

You can beat the heat any time of year and enjoy the views of Palm Springs. And our patio is dog friendly for your leashed four-legged family members! On Saturday and Sunday from 8am – 2pm, enjoy a $9 Bottomless Mimosas (juice included), a single $2 mimosa or a $5 Bloody Mary with brunch, during which both our full breakfast and lunch menus are available. Also join us for Sunday Funday Weekly Tea Dance 4pm-Close! www.oscarspalmsprings.com

FLIRT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL Thursday nights in downtown Palm Springs got a little hotter and a little more exciting with a new show/new dance party/ new venue/new room/new night/new international brand…Flirt at Hard Rock Hotel. Doors open each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to the new Flirt Showroom, located inside the Hard Rock Hotel, Indian Canyon and Arenas. Two shows each Thursday, 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. No cover charge.

21+. Entrance is immediately off the Porte Cochere. Two item minimum (food and/or drink per person per show). Check out Hard Rock Hotel and Bella da Ball on Facebook. www.HRHPALMSPRINGS.COM

HUNTERS NIGHTCLUBS® Palm Springs, Palm Springs’ go-to gay bar and dance club, has been leading the way in full-out fun for 13 lucky years now! We enjoy having the desert’s most sought-after and friendly DJs, full-on themed events, and a staff that has it all without the attitude. And of course, we are proud to hold the longest happy hour in the entire Valley. Remember: Size Matters. Come by for our happy hour from 10am – 7pm. Yes, that’s right: 9 hours long! For a list of all events and specials visit www.huntersnightclubs.com

SUNDAYS “The Playgirls” at Toucans Tiki Lounge featuring Tommi Rose. Performances 8, 10pm.

These darling Divas of drag really deliver with their very own brand of entertainment to packed houses. Special guests appear weekly.

Wang’s in the Desert. The weekly Wang’s Live Entertainment series features the best in local and regional musical talents.

Guests can relax from cabaret and Broadway show performances to upbeat, jazzy showcases on the Zen Patio, with its beautiful stone outdoor fireplace, giant red Buddha statue and lush tropical surroundings. The Sunday series is becoming the new performance showcase for weekends and holidays in downtown Palm Springs. It’s the perfect, casual venue for great music, cool cocktails and of course, a fantastic crowd.

For more information about Wang’s in the Desert, visit www.wangsinthedesert.com TUESDAYS Bella da Ball Cabaret Variety Dinner Revue at Azul features a different show each week with a cast of male and female vocalists and drag personalities. The highly popular show is hosted and produced by Palm Springs’ area social ambassador, Bella da Ball, and features music-comedysong-dance-costuming-headdresses-photo ops-door prizes-audience participation and more. The 95+ minute production features musical numbers ranging from show tunes to country to pop and everything in between.

Don’t miss the fun every Tuesday at 7:30pm! No cover.

FOR A COMPLETE CALENDAR OF EVENTS VISIT OUR MEDIA PARTNER, GAY DESERT GUIDE. CLICK ON LOGO

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NOV 11 - 16

NEW YORK QUEER EXPERIMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL NEW YORK, NEW YORK MIX NYC is a community of artists and organizers joined together to explore, share, and create queer experimental media through an ever-changing constellation of means. We make art for ourselves and our community, not for markets or museums. As always, at MIX 27 we are proud to present the latest in queer experimental film and previously unseen works from legendary lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other queer-identified figures in avant-garde cinema. For info visit www.mixnyc.org

NOV 19 - 23

LAS VEGAS TRANS PRIDE WEEK LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Five days of events, that brings Pride, Awareness, Remembrance, Empowerment, Celebration and Support from our beloved Allies to the Transgender Community. For a complete schedule of events please go to www.lasvegastranspride.org

NOV 25 - DEC 1

GAY DAYS FORT LAUDERDALE FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA Three of nightlife’s biggest brands are joining forces to present a new club experience in

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Gay Days Fort Lauderdale is being held at the fabulous W Hotel in Fort Lauderdale during Thanksgiving week. Get out of the cold and into the sunshine and celebrate Thanksgiving with your “other family”. Pool parties, Expo, Silent Auction and more. www.gaydays.com/fortlauderdale

Commercial Street. Although it’s not what Currier and Ives had in mind, Holly Folly is a fun kick-start to the Holiday season with a line-up of events including the Gay Men’s Chorus, dancing, and the popular ‘Shop Hop,’ where you vie for great prizes while taking advantage of major sales happening in Provincetown’s shops and galleries. www.ptown.org

NOV 27 - 30

THANKSGIVING BEARFEST 2014 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA The Annual Thanksgiving Bear Fest At Parliament Resort Of Augusta, Georgia, will be celebrating its 15th year in 2014.

With a history of amazing crowds and fantastic events, we are looking forward to another amazing Thanksgiving weekend with YOU and all of our other members and guests. Always an amazing weekend, the Annual Thanksgiving BearFest Weekend is a celebration of Bears, Cubs, and Admirers.

Mark your calendars and book your rooms for this sellout weekend event. www.thanksgivingbearfest.com

DEC 5 - 7

HOLLY FOLLY 2014 PROVINCETOWN, MASSACHUSETTS Three days of holiday revelry in Provincetown, from traditional carols around the piano to the not so traditional Speedo run down

NOV 15 - 16

VIRTUAL REALITY LGBT TRAVEL EXPO WORLDWIDE ONLINE A groundbreaking & futuristic experience for LGBT travelers will be live online November 15-16 from Noon to 5pm. The 1st Global Virtual Reality LGBT Travel Expo is unique to any other event. Guest will land on an exotic island and be able to walk down aisles of booths filled with airlines, cruise ships, hotels and exotic locations.

Via chat, Skype, downloadable pdfs and videos, exhibitors and guest will be able to info needed for a great vacation. Log in from your computer and take part in history and best of all its Free. www.virtualrealityglbttravelexpo.com

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EVENTS CALENDAR some of the best established, alongside fresh, young artists and queer talent working across the arts. Events range from art exhibition, performances, film screening, and debates. The arts and cultural festival also helps profile human rights issues and makes a creative case for Equality in all walks of life. www.gaywisefestival.org.uk

showcases international and homegrown talent, with the aim of sharing and exploring LGBT experiences and bringing exciting, entertaining and challenging new work to the Belfast stage. www.outburstarts.com

NOV 8 - 15

GAY SURF WEEK TAMARINDO, COSTA RICA Gay Surf Week 2014, a week full of beach, sun, fun and waves with your fellow gay and lesbian surfers and beach lovers. Offering packages for both beginner and advanced surfers, or in case surfing is not your thing, we have a special beach bum package for you too! Tamarindo is one of the best-known surf and beach destinations in Costa Rica. Along it’s 3.5 km (2 miles) long beach you can find a number of surf spots and with an average water temperature of 28C (82F) you can leave your wetsuit at home. In addition to great surf, we have a range of activities including an exciting zip-line tour and a relaxing sunset cruise lined up and will show you the best restaurants, bars and nightlife Tamarindo has to offer. www.gaysurfweek.com

NOV 15 - 30 NOV 13 - 15

MASPALOMAS WINTER PRIDE CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN Organized by ProGay, this inaugural edition of Maspalomas Winter Pride will take place over three days in November in the iconic Yumbo Centrum offering a range of internationally-known artists, events and entertainment especially designed to appeal to the demographic of the islands gay winter visitors. www.gaypridemaspalomas.com

FEAST, CULTURAL FESTIVAL ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA Feast is a major event on the festival calendar & is South Australia’s largest LGBTIQ curated cultural festival. It is a truly international event, bringing performers from all over the world and attracting visitors from near and far. The Adelaide queer culture festival is a Feast for all the senses.

For a complete event schedule visit www.feast.org.au

NOV 27 - DEC 1 NOV 14 - 22 NOV 10 - 22

GFEST GAYWISE FESTIVAL LONDON ENGLAND GFEST is London’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex (LGBTQI) cross – art festival for all. Produced by arts charity, Wise Thoughts, GFEST features

OUTBURST QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND The 8th Annual OUTBURST Queer Arts Festival brings you eight days of world class and new local theatre, performance, film, visual art and discussion, celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender creativity in venues across the city of Belfast. The festival

EXOTICA FESTIVAL WILLEMSTAD, CURACAO The Exotica Festival is the hottest new international LGBT dance event in the Caribbean, dedicated to leisure, culture and clubbing for the LGBT community and its friends and family. Exotica brings you for the first time the Circuit Party concept to a true Caribbean Island, the beautiful, exotic and best kept secret island of the Caribbean - Curacao. www.exoticafestival.com

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WANG’S IN THE DESERT 424 S Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-WANG (9264) www.wangsinthedesert.com

LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA 222 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-2794 www.lascasuelas.com

ZIN AMERICAN BISTRO 198 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 322-6300 www.pszin.com

HUNTERS NIGHTCLUB 302 East Arenas Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-323-0700 www.huntersnightclubs.com

NATURE’S HEALTH FOOD & CAFE 555 S Sunrise Way Suite 301 Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 323-9487 www.natureshealthfoodcafe.com

LULU CALIFORNIA BISTRO 200 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-5858 www.lulupalmsprings.com

BIRBA 622 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-5678 www.birbaps.com

TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE 2100 North Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-416-7584 www.toucanstikilounge.com

POMME FRITE 256 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 778-3727 www.pomme-frite.com

CHEEKYS 622 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-7595 www.cheekysps.com

RAINBOW BAR AND GRILL 216 South Indian Canyon Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-325-3989 www.rainbowbarngrill.com

RIO AZUL MEXICAN BAR AND GRILL 350 S Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 992-5641 www.rioazulpalmsprings.com

EL MIRASOL 140 E Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 323-0721 www.elmirasolrestaurants.com

TRIO RESTAURANT 707 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 864-8746 www.triopalmsprings.com

RICK’S RESTAURANT 1973 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 416-0090 www.ricksrestaurant.biz

STUDIO ONE 11 COCKTAIL LOUNGE 67-555 East Palm Canyon Drive, Suite A103, Cat. City CA 92264 760.328.2900 www.Studio-One-11.com

SHERMAN’S DELI & BAKERY 401 E Tahquitz Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-1199 www.shermansdeli.com ACQUA PAZZA / THE RIVER at Rancho Mirage 71800 Highway 111 Suite A167 Rancho Mirage, CA Phone: (760) 862-9800 www.acquapazzabistro.com AZUL RESTAURANT 369 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-5533 www.azultapaslounge.com CASA DE FRIDA 450 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 459-1681 www.casadefrida.com COPLEY’S ON PALM CANYON 621 N Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-9555 www.copleyspalmsprings.com

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PINOCCHIO IN THE DESERT 134 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 760-322-3776 www.pinocchiops.com

THE TOOL SHED 600 E. Sunny Dunes Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262 760.320.3299 www.toolshed-ps.com SPURLINE VIDEO LOUNGE 200 Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs CA 92262 760-778-4326 www.spurline.com

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D.A.P. treats and supports the whole person Our Community Center is jumping with activity...our clients help put on and participate in all kinds of educational and social activities. Our twice-monthly cooking class combines bits of both because I get to show them how they can make great, no-fuss meals for very little money, while keeping a sanitary kitchen. And they walk out with the recipes to try these nutritious and healthy dishes at home. But not before we share this meal together!

This and more...all under one roof Thanks to your generous support, Desert AIDS Project has been saving lives for more than 30 years.

Please continue to help by donating at desertAIDSproject.org, joining one of our annual giving programs, or by saving the date for one of our upcoming fundraising events.

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