Coachella Valley Weekly - June 8 to June 12, 2023 Vol. 12 No. 13

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Art Director

Robert Chance

Sales Team

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Club Crawler Nightlife Editor

Phil Lacombe

Head Music Writer

Esther Sanchez

Head Feature Writer

Crystal Harrell

Feature Writers

Lisa Morgan, Rich Henrich, Heidi Simmions

Noe Gutierrez, Tricia Witkower, Marissa Willman

Writers/Contributors:

Rick Riozza, Eleni P. Austin, Janet McAfee, Haddon Libby, Sam DiGiovanna, Dale Gribow, Rob Brezsny, Craig Michaels, Dee Jae Cox, Denise Ortuno Neil, Lynne Tucker, Aimee Mosco, Ed Heethuis, Ruth Hill, Madeline Zuckerman, Daniel Paris, Michelle Borthwick, Nadia Popova, Dennis Shelly, DeAnn Lubell

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Robert Chance, Laura Hunt Little, Chris Miller, Esther Sanchez

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Kurt Schawacker

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Bobby Taffolla

Splash House has announced the June lineup for its 10 Year Anniversary Season. Over the last decade, Splash House has continually redefined the summer festival, fostering a boutique experience in the heart of Palm Springs, ahead of its time music curation, and devout community. In celebration of this milestone, Splash House 2023 returns this summer for its second triple-weekender season from June 9-11, August 11-13, and August 18-20.

Splash House’s June lineup welcomes a selection of artists that have soundtracked some of its most remembered moments over the last decade. DJ sets from Chromeo and The Knocks will rekindle the funk-driven memories of past desert sessions, while the legendary Armand Van Helden returns with

the house anthems that make him one of the genre’s most celebrated stars. Acts like Cloonee and DJ Susan, who played some of their first major festival sets on the Splash House stage, return to the event following triumphant rises over the past few years, plus Green Velvet will make his mark at the festival once again after a massive 2021 headlining set as Get Real.

Debuts as Splash House this June will include Dutch-born Ibiza based producer Chelina Manuhutu, UK export Nic Fanciulli, and the global sounds of Gordo, along with French stand-out Matt Sassari, NYC veteran Dennis Ferrer, and Snatch! Records founder Riva Starr. The more esoteric strains of house music will be provided by Ash Lauryn, Heidi Lawden b2b Masha Mar, Black Loops,

Gerd Janson, and Bontan, plus a continued focus on highlighting rising names in the scene like HoneyLuv, Kaleena Zanders, Hank K, Azzecca, and it’s murph.

At night, attendees can enjoy After Hours programming at the Palm Springs Air Museum from Grammy winning German producer Purple Disco Machine, GORDO, and more while enjoying an open-air dance floor and witnessing artists perform alongside historic aircrafts, all backdropped by the San Jacinto Mountains.

Splash House has evolved from a renegade poolside weekender into one of the most in-demand dance music festivals in North America, all the while retaining a distinct sense of style rooted in the culture

PHOTOS BY BLAKE DARYAIE, RACHEL POLACK & ERIC VELASQUEZ

SPLASH HOUSE continuedfrompage3 and allure of Palm Springs. Vast desert landscapes and unique accommodations at the Renaissance, Margaritaville, and Saguaro Hotels converge with fashionforward audiences and forward-thinking musical bookings to create a new way to experience the travel hotspot.

It remains the ease and comfort of the Splash House experience that makes it a favorite amongst its dedicated followers. All packages come with festival passes, a threenight stay at any of the three host resorts, and shuttle transportation between venues. Guests can relax in the comfort of a poolside room or catch their favorite artists from the balcony before making their way down to the dance floor.

Remaining passes will be available for purchase on Friday, May 5th at 10am PT through splashhouse.com. GA passes start at $195 + fees. Guests must be 21+ in order to purchase.

New for this year, Splash House attendees will have the option to stay at Mahala. The new boutique hotel is located one block away from the Margaritaville with all rooms exclusive to Splash House guests. Passes to Splash House will be included in these hotel packages.

Splash House has also teamed up with Spotify to create an exclusive Guest List playlist, showcasing music from artists on the June lineup to get fans prepped and ready for the weekend.

COMMUNITY

chairs/furniture, food or beverages are allowed (except bottled water in plastic containers).

Palm Desert Aquatic Center (PDAC) continues their popular Dive-In Movie Series, sponsored by Family YMCA of the Desert, on Friday, June 16 at PDAC with “Puss in Boots - The Last Wish.” Sing along with Puss and all your favorite characters in this tale of redemption and happy adventures under the stars and in the pool. The many amenities will be open including the slides, rock climbing wall, rope swing and more!

In this sixth installment from the “Shrek” series, Puss in Boots teams up with Kitty and Perrito to find the mystical Last Wish for the Wishing Star to restore the first eight of his nine lives, before Goldilocks and the Three Bears Crime Family, and “Big” Jack Horner, while attempting to avoid a mysterious hooded wolf.

When: Friday, June 16 -- Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and the movie begins at sundown.

Where: Palm Desert Aquatic Center, 73751 Magnesia Falls Drive, Palm Desert (760) 565-7467, www.pdpool.com

Cost: Tickets are $5 per person, with no charge for children under 2 years old. Tickets can now be pre-purchased at the front desk window at PDAC, or at the time of event, until sold out.

More information: Select pool areas will be open, and slides will be open from 7:30 to 8 p.m. only. Food trucks will be on

hand selling snacks and treats. With limited seating poolside, guests are encouraged to bring towels for the grass areas. No outside

Upcoming Dive In Movies: July 14 - Sonic the Hedgehog 2 August 11 - Surf’s Up September 2 - To be determined

PHOTOS BY GINA JOY & FELICIA GARCIA

CYBERCORNER

Cloud storage solutions and offerings are rapidly evolving into one of the technology industry’s buzzwords. It has the advantage of clearing up valuable storage space on your mobile device while providing access to your data at any time and from anywhere with an internet connection. By using a cloud storage and backup service, you may save yourself a lot of trouble if your data is lost or mistakenly deleted. Most of the main cloud storage services offer a variety of free, personal, premium, and business plans, giving you a wide range of choices. It might be difficult to select the best cloud storage solution for your specific requirements, especially if you don’t know what to search for. That is why this article will explain exactly what cloud storage is, why you might want to save your files in the cloud, and what you should consider before using one of the listed options.

Comparing Cloud Storage Solutions: Apple iCloud, Carbonite Endpoint, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive

Apple iCloud is a document management software service provided by Apple. It offers access to music, photographs, calendars, contacts, and documents, and it comes standard with every new Apple device.

Carbonite Endpoint is an enterprise-grade backup solution for all endpoints, including mobile devices and devices distributed across a distributed enterprise network or downloaded independently and used with personal devices.

Google Drive is a platform and service for online file storage, file synchronization, and collaboration that includes Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides for document editing and presentation.

Microsoft OneDrive allows users to store and sync files across devices, access them from anywhere, and collaborate with others. OneDrive is tightly integrated with Microsoft’s ecosystem of products and services.

Storage and Pricing:

The most important factor is without a doubt the amount of storage space available to you and at what cost.

Apple iCloud provides 5GB of free storage space. This free storage includes iCloud Mail, Documents in the Cloud, and backups of iOS devices. Purchased items from the iTunes/ App Store, as well as photo streams, do not count against this.

Apart from a 15-day trial, Carbonite does not offer a free alternative.

Google Drive provides 15GB of free storage. If you outgrow your free storage,

you must pay for either monthly or yearly subscription plans.

OneDrive offers 5GB of free storage space to all users. This free storage can be used for storing files, photos, and other data.

Subscription Plans

Apple iCloud: Provides a variety of storage plans to meet the demands of all users. Their most popular plan costs $0.99 per month for 50 GB. Other plans include 200 GB for $2.99 monthly and 1 TB for $9.99 monthly.

Carbonite: Provides numerous unlimited storage plans, including one computer for $6 per month, multiple computers for $24 per month, and computers plus servers for $50 per month. All plans are billed on an annual basis.

Google Drive: For 100 GB, 200 GB, and 2 TB plans, you can choose between annual and monthly pricing. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month, $59.88 per year.

Microsoft: Provides various paid subscription plans for users who need more storage. These plans include 100GB for $1.99 per month, 1TB for $6.99 per month (or $69.99 per year), and larger storage options for business and enterprise users.

Device Compatibility:

Because of its closed environment, Apple iCloud only works on specific Apple devices, such as iPhones and iPods running iOS 5 or later, Macs running OS X Lion 10.7.5 or later, and Apple TV. There is a Windows app, but it primarily serves a single purpose: to sync data to your Apple device(s).

Carbonite, on the other hand, works with both iOS and Android devices. It supports Windows across all plans but does not support Macs on certain.

Google Drive is accessible for Android devices running Android 6.0 “Marshmallow” or later, as well as iPhones and iPads running iOS 14 or later. Windows ARM-based devices are not supported by Drive for Desktop.

OneDrive is designed to work seamlessly across multiple platforms and devices. It is

available for Windows and Mac computers, as well as for iOS and Android. There are dedicated OneDrive apps for these platforms, allowing users to easily access and manage their files on the go.

Features:

Even though all mentioned companies are cloud providers, their primary goals and objectives are rather different. It is critical to understand what each company wants to accomplish because this influences the products they provide.

Apple iCloud was created to deliver the best user experience possible within the Apple ecosystem. It embodies Apple’s standard design ideas, which are to make things simple and elegant. As a result, in comparison to Carbonite or Google Drive, you have relatively less control over your files. Everything in iCloud is accessible via a web-based interface. Everything is instantaneously synced between your iOS device and your Mac, so there is nothing for you to upload or download.

Carbonite’s bread and butter, on the other hand, is being a full-service backup provider. It allows you to keep track of folders and files that are automatically backed up on their servers. Carbonite primarily serves enterprises, which is why their service emphasizes security and privacy aspects. Carbonite, unlike iCloud, OneDrive, or Google Drive, does not support sharing or collaboration.

Users can use Google Drive to store data in the cloud (on Google’s servers), sync files between devices, and share files. Google Drive provides offline programs for Windows and macOS, as well as Android and iOS smartphones and tablets, in addition to a web interface. Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides are all part of the Google Docs Editors Office suite, which allows for the collaborative editing of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, forms, and more. Google Drive stores files generated and updated with the Google Docs suite.

OneDrive offers several features to enhance file storage, organization, and collaboration. Users can upload files, create folders, and organize their data in a hierarchical structure. OneDrive supports file synchronization, allowing changes made on one device to be automatically reflected on other connected devices. It also provides sharing and collaboration features, enabling users to share files and folders with others, set permissions, and collaborate on documents in real time using Microsoft Teams and Office 365.

Integration:

This section explores how each provider’s applications and services interact with their host system.

As previously stated, Apple iCloud serves exclusively Apple users and strives to give the most frictionless experience possible.

BY DENNIS SHELLY

All iWork documents, as well as images, contacts, and application data, can be automatically backed up to the cloud. iCloud is embedded into every modern iOS device and is so tightly integrated that users are unlikely to want to turn off it because it is included for free with the device.

While not as integrated as Apple iCloud and Microsoft’s OneDrive, Carbonite offers various integrated capabilities that simplify backups. By default, it offers to back up the whole C: Users folder, which is where most Windows users keep their papers, images, and music. Full-resolution images and videos are automatically backed up to the server on Android and iOS devices. It also has extra security features, such as a locate and destroy mechanism in case your device is stolen.

Google Drive has the best integration with both Windows and other Google services. You can connect your existing Gmail account to their service. Almost everyone has a Google Drive account because it is generated automatically when you sign up for Gmail. Google Drive works with several of Google’s existing services, including Picasa, Blogger, Gmail, and Google Docs. Google Drive was previously known as Google Docs.

Microsoft has integrated OneDrive deeply into its ecosystem of products and services. OneDrive is tightly integrated with Windows 10 and Windows 11, allowing users to access their files directly from File Explorer. It seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, enabling users to save and open files directly from OneDrive. OneDrive also integrates with Outlook, making it easy to attach and share files via email.

To Conclude

To decide which of the four cloud providers to use, you should first assess your requirements. If you use current Apple products, Apple iCloud is a nobrainer alternative because the cost of your ‘free’ storage is probably already built into your purchase price, plus iCloud offers the most integration for Apple products. Carbonite is a more comprehensive backup provider because it allows you to back up from anywhere. Microsoft OneDrive is a compelling choice for users who are already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem. Its seamless integration with Windows, Office, and other Microsoft services provides a cohesive experience. However, Google Drive’s collaboration capabilities (via its sharing functionality) are likely unparalleled. It is less expensive and offers better integration.

These cloud backup and sync options can be challenging to choose from and may need some assistance with making the choice. Have questions regarding making the right backup and sync solution for you or your business? Or how to calculate the data you need to back up to the cloud? Our Eggsperts are eggcellent at data backup solutions!

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RODNEY RICE (RROR RECORDS)

Somewhere between Jackson Browne, Steve Earle and Ryan Bingham stands Rodney Rice. The West Virginia native has just released his third album.

Rodney grew up in the small city of Morgantown. He and his cousin Tyler began playing guitar around age nine. Honing their nascent skills at their grandparents’ house, the pair inundated with requests to perform Country classics from the likes of Hank Sr., Willie and Waylon and the boys.

As a kid, he was raised on Country and Gospel standards. Pretty quickly, he began raiding the cassette collections of Uncles, cousins and siblings, occasionally “forgetting” to return certain tapes. His musical education included deep dives into the back catalogs of Tom Petty, The Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan. Seeing John Prine (R.I.P.) early on was an epiphany of sorts. The late troubadour displayed an easygoing intimacy with his audience that Rodney hoped to emulate.

Although he submitted to formal music lessons, Rather quickly, Rodney realized patience and adolescence don’t really mix. In those days his big ambition was to play the Dead’s 1981 live opus, Reckoning, front to back. Once he accomplished that, he began writing his own music. While Morgantown music venues weren’t necessarily looking to showcase original music, Rodney and Tyler began playing around town as Buford & Pooch, an appellation derived from childhood nicknames. They plied their trade in local dive bars, juke joints and Honky-Tonks. Their musical partnership wound down organically, coinciding with their high school graduation.

Once he completed his Geology studies, he relocated to Texas for work. The Austin music scene rekindled his own passion for making music. He also reacquainted himself with Austin’s Outlaw Country outlier, Billy Joe Shaver. Inspired by Billy Joe’s ability to consistently write and record compelling new music, Rodney picked up his guitar and his pen. Not long after, he booked some time at Congress House recording studio and the result was his debut, Empty Pockets And a Troubled Mind.

Released in 2014, the album received rave reviews and garnered modest sales. Although he and his wife relocated to Denver, Colorado, he returned to Congress House just ahead of the pandemic, and his winning sophomore effort, SAME SHIrT, DIFFERENT DAY, arrived in the autumn of 2020. Now he’s back with his self-titled third effort. The record kicks into gear with the one-two punch of “How You Told Me So” and “Got To Where I’m Going.” The former opens with an old-timey saloon piano intro that connects with rumbling baritone guitar, a walking bass line and a ramshackle backbeat. Lyrics unspool a litany of woes that touch on marital ennui, pandemic panic and the struggles we confront everyday; “If I had the words to say, to document the day, would they weigh so heavy on my mind, looking back from here and all we lost this year, with a little luck, I’ll find some peace of mind.” Fluttery piano runs are bookended by barbwire guitar riffs and a Big Easy trumpet fanfare on the break. Rodney’s whiskey-soaked rasp exudes a cheerful charm even when he acknowledges the the losses we’ve all endured these last few years; “Such a heavy toll of all those lost souls, gone too early, they’re frozen in time/ There are no words to say, ‘bout why they

went away and left us all weeping behind.”

The latter easily straddles the line between Country and Rock (a hybrid separately pioneered by Rick Nelson, Mike Nesmith and Gram Parsons, and popularized by The Eagles) Muscular guitars are matched by rubbery bass lines, churchy keys and a snapback beat. Like a sailor with a sweetheart in every port, lyrics find our hero searching for a bit of emotional rescue at each stop on the tour. But as the Stones once perspicaciously warned, you can’t always get what you want; “Pack up the bags and hit the road, five-hour drive to the next night’s show, set it up and play it again, be back this way, hell, I don’t know when.” Between breaking hearts and receiving some comeuppance he petulantly wonders “what’s the point in hanging around, the same shit, the same damn town, can’t catch a break no matter what I do, I got to be getting to where I’m going to.”

Taking a cue from his earliest musical touchstones, Dylan and the Dead, Rodney seems most at home coloring outside the lines. Take “Set ‘Em Up,” a breezy melody is propelled by cascading piano chords, spitfire guitar riffs, elastic bass lines and a clickityclack beat. Lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a hapless striver looking for love in all the wrong places; “She’s walking down Congress Avenue, whiskey drink and piano Blues, rings on her fingers, her dancing shoes, I couldn’t resist I got nothing to lose.” Mariachi horns hug the chorus; “Set ‘em up, I’ll knock ‘em down babe, you stole my heart that day, send us over another round, my love for you will stay.” Even as slippery, Floyd Cramer-esque piano flourishes brush up against a buoyant trumpet solo, it all turns to shit.

“Standing on the boulevard, got no money and times are hard, Darlin,’ she run out on me with a two-timin’ fella she used to see.”

Meanwhile, “Nothing To Lose” offers up a the kind of astute character study Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp excelled

at, back in the ‘80s. Opening with a “1-23” count off, the melody is anchored by a tick-tock beat, swirly keys, driving bass lines, gritty guitars and soupcon of elusive accordion. The nuanced narrative concerns an elderly couple confronted with that ageold conundrum, the spirit remains willing, but the flesh is weak; “Old man had a place on the outskirts of town, he worked the afternoon shift til the factory closed down, wasn’t much that old man couldn’t do, he beat a heart attack, whipped cancer too/No, he couldn’t slow down time, day by day he lost his mind, said the hard time and the pain you feel, reminds you, Son, just what is real.”

A buzzy, Bluesy bottleneck solo anticipates the heartaches to come; “Grandma’s in the kitchen watching neighbors drive by, she just come in from putting the clothes out to dry, says I don’t know what that old man will do, I just pray he goes before I do.”

This record is pure pleasure from start to finish, but there are four tracks that stand out from the pack. Beginning with the Stonesy swagger of “Wondering Where I Came From.” This hard-charging Rocker is fueled by strafing guitar chords, sinewy bass, rollicking piano and a brawny backbeat. Playful lyrics seem to address the one that got away; “Wondering where I came from, wonder when I’ll come back, holding onto these memories, but I gotta cut myself some slack, the truth is I can’t forget you, and I often thought I could….” A scorching guitar solo shapeshifts from chicken-scratch to supersonic on the break. But things turn introspective, and some epiphanies are shot through with humor and grace; “Wondering where I came from, wonder where I went wrong, when the hell did my life turn into a sad old Country song, always thought I was moving, but I was just falling fast, the good times don’t hang around and the bad ones kick my ass.”

“Rabbit Ears Motel” is a twangy Texas two-step that weds honeycombed guitars,

BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

burnished piano and loose-limbed bass lines to a rattle-trap beat. Lyrics offer a tart, albeit affectionate encomium to the quirky retreat situated close to the Yampa River in Steamboat Springs, Colorado; “I wade out into the Yampa, a hole not far from shore, we love this town, we married here, high above the valley floor, and on our wedding night, I turned off the light, I remember it ohso-well, the neon light would come and go at the Rabbit Ears Motel.” A sputtery guitar solo jackrabbits through on the break, supplanted by Honky-Tonk piano and shivery pedal steel. A lilting piano coda ushers the song to a close.

“Little Pieces” begins as a bit of a sad-sack shuffle. Luckily, the cocksure arrangement, augmented by prowling guitars, Soulful organ filigrees, angular bass and a walloping big beat, cushions confrontational lyrics like “How could you vow to love me forever, if you didn’t mean it all the time, how could you take my heart and break it to little bitty pieces I can’t find?” Beale Street-flavored organ notes act as a wordless Greek chorus, punctuated by a raw and roughhewn guitar solo that preens and peacocks, echoing Stevie Ray Vaughan’s incendiary style.

Finally, “Roll River” is the record’s tour de force. The melody is a kissing cousin to the Country classic “Ring Of Fire” Sun-dappled electric guitar partners courtly, finger-picked acoustic licks, prickly mandolin notes, tensile bass and a chugging beat. Rodney effortlessly slips into the skin of a coal miner made old before his time. Regretting a profession that “Broke my back, then broke my mind… and took all my mountains and left me with an empty soul.” Midway through he wryly reflects; “Thing with life, you just get one.” A willowy mandolin solo and mournful fiddle play out a lonesome pas de deux on the break.

The record’s closing number fires off a socially conscious salvo that recalls the best of John Fogerty’s Creedence hits. This RootsRock charmer blends jangly guitars, chunky bass and a sturdy rhythm. Rodney doesn’t wear his politics on his sleeve, but lyrics like “The line has to be drawn what side are you on? I’m standing with my brothers, cause the right side is all wrong” offer a trenchant call to arms. Sugar rush guitars on the break are mirror the not-so radical idea that kindness and understanding can heal country divided along ideological lines; “Keep protesting in every town, till one day change, it comes around, when that is, I can’t say, it’s just another passing day.” It’s a gallant and hopeful end to a stellar record.

The impetus for this record came when Rodney headed down to The Bomb Shelter studio in Nashville, to record a single. By the time he arrived, one song turned into three. Heading back through West Virginia, a fourth song materialized. When he returned to Nashville, he had written four more songs. Although inspiration was piecemeal, the songs coalesce beautifully.

Rodney’s quicksilver wit and pragmatic observations, coupled with his melodic prowess (this dude knows his way around a hook), is the perfect antidote for whatever ails ya.

Thursday, June 8

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Hotwyre – 7pm

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli –

6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Open

Mic – 6pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Christine

Love – 6pm

Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Hot Club of Los Angeles – 7pm

Jolene’s – Tim Burleson – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Kilty as Charged – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Metric –

6:30pm, Buffalo Nichols – 9pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Giselle Woo and the Night

Owls and Cakes and Snakes – 9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – Latina Night

w/ DJ LF – 9pm

Boozehounds – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Shanghai Red’s (PS) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley

King Trio – 6pm

The Village – DJ Cranberry – 9pm

Friday, June 9

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Frank Disalvo – 7pm

Bart Lounge – DJ Frankthadank – 8pm

Casuelas Café – The Myx – 7pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc

Antonelli – 6pm

Jolene’s – Patrice Morris – 7pm

Larkspur Grill – Live Music – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Pandora’s

Rock – 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –

12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – Whiskey Sunday – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Rob Leines and Summer Dean – 8:30pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke –9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJ Pico –

9pm

Rock Yard @ Fantasy Springs – No

Duh (No Doubt Tribute) and Anthem

Road – 7pm

Sullivan’s – Rose Mallett Trio – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana – 5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley

King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30pm, DJ

Gio the Ace – 9pm, DJ Cranberry – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Saturday, June 10

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Off Da Cuff – 7pm

Bart Lounge – Luna Negra Presents:

Synthesis, A Union of Goth and Rave

Cultures – 8pm

Big Rock Pub – Brad Mercer – 8pm

Casuelas Café – TBA – noon, TBA –7pm

Chef George’s – TBA – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – “Laughs and Drafts” Comedy – 8pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Marc

Antonelli – 6pm

Jolene’s – Fun with Dick and Jane –7pm

Larkspur Grill – Live Music – 7pm

Lavender Bistro – Jeff Bonds, Scott

Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Pandora’s

Rock – 9pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –

12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Thee Sacred

Souls – 6pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke –9pm

Pretty Faces Nightclub – DJ LF – 9pm

Rock Yard @ Fantasy Springs –

Appetite for Destruction (Guns N Roses

Tribute) and Know Illusion – 7pm

Sullivan’s – Paul Villalobos – 5:30pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana –

5pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett –

5-7pm, John Stanley King – 7:30pm

The Village – Rob & JB – 1pm, Dio DJ

the Ace – 9pm, DJ Cranberry – 9pm, DJ

Erika Starr – 9pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

Sunday, June 11

Babaloo Lounge – Tristen/Flamingo

Guitar – 1pm, Bob Corwin Piano Bar –3:30pm, Tim Burleson – 6pm

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm

Boozehounds – Derek Jordan Gregg

– 6pm

Casuelas Café – El Mariachi Coachella

– 1pm, Voices Carrie – 5:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewery – Acoustic

Afternoon w/ Nick and Esther and Tim and Georgia – 3:30pm

Fisherman’s Market, PS – Live Music

– 6pm

Jolene’s – Desert Crows – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Scott Carter, Mark

Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 3:30-

7:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Thee Sacred Souls – 4pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Inakaraoke Karaoke – 7pm

Tommy Bahamas – Alex Santana –

12pm

The Village – Gio the Ace - 9pm

Monday, June 12

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30, Two Guys – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Larry

Copeleto – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark

Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, June 13

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, Roxanne Avaro –

6:30pm

Casuelas Café – The Desert Suite Band

– 5:30pm

Chef George’s – Lizann Warner –

6:30pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Patrice Morris, Marc Antonelli and Christine

Love – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Abbie Perkins, Mark Guerrero on the Patio – 6pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm

The Village – DJ Erika Starr – 9pm

Wednesday, June 14

Babaloo Lounge – Bob Corwin Piano

Bar – 3:30-6:30pm, The Myx – 7pm

Bart Lounge – Karaoke – 8pm

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm

Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm

Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Trivia Night – 7pm

Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm

The Fix – Alex Santana – 5:30pm

Indian Wells Resort Hotel – Rebecca Clark – 6pm

Lavender Bistro – Mark Guerrero, Scott Carter on the Patio – 6pm

Lit @Fantasy Springs – Danielle Bradbery w/ Brian Jones and The Misfit Cowboys – 7pm

Mitch’s on El Paseo – Alex Santana –12-2:30pm

The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm

Pappy and Harriet’s – Donavon Frankenreit ER – 7pm

Plan B Live Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke –9pm

Tack Room Tavern – T-Bone Karaoke – 7pm

Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm

The Village – DJ Cranberry – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

Wildest – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm

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animals, but not friendly to pets.

“GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES: As a real working farm, please be aware that many areas of the property are not ideal for guests using a wheelchair or walker (uneven ground, wood chip cover, etc.).

Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesdays, closed July 4th) 5PM-10PM

NOW OPEN UNTIL JULY 23, 2023.

Escape the heat and enjoy the lavender fields at sunset! Over 100,000 lights illuminate the farm at night.

Every summer, 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn celebrates the beginning of the lavender harvest season with the Annual Lavender Festival.

Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the winding paths of organic lavender fields, participate in guided tours in horse-drawn hay wagons, learn how lavender essential oil is extracted, taste lavender-inspired dishes, and enjoy live music.

The organic herbs cultivated at 123 Farm are prominently featured throughout the family-friendly event in the form of cool lavender-inspired favorites such as lavender lemonade and lavender ice cream.

Festival Highlights:

• Capture beautiful sunset photos in the lavender fields.

• Taste lavender-inspired food, drinks and desserts.

• 100,000 lights illuminate the farm at night.

• Listen to live musical performances every night.

• Guided tractor tours.

“PET POLICY: No pets allowed. Service animals welcome. Be aware that we have free roaming farm dogs on the property. Very friendly to guests and authentic service

Online tickets required prior to visit. Walk-in price is current online ticket price + additional $5 per person, buy online to save. Parking is $10 per vehicle ($15 for oversized vehicles). There will be parking attendants that will show you where to park. For more information visit 123farm.com

Think Everything Purple and Visit the Lavender Festival!

Ihave always been curious about the small strip mall restaurant, Haus of Pizza, but the name kept me from dining there. Not exactly a beguiling advertisement of fusion cuisine. Other combinations popped into my imagination, Casa de Schnitzel or maybe Sushi Diner. After noticing a banner supporting Ukraine with proceeds from their monthly (first week) Eastern European menu I decided to shed my misgivings.

Inside, I felt as if I entered a time machine and landed in my Hungarian mom’s kitchen with handmade lace tablecloths covered with plastic, overgrown plants, chachkies like nested Matryoshkas, lace wall hangings and a rolling, talking three-shelf robot server with a high Alice-in-Wonderland voice. I was hooked.

Since it was not the first week of the month, we ordered a Haus special pizza with a trio of meats, mushrooms, and onions and a Haus special salad. Our robot delivered our salad (without incident) in a large clamshell container and was covered with a thick layer

of grated mozzarella cheese. What happened to the lettuce?

We scooped the salad onto our plates and found the missing lettuce along with minced pepperoncini, onion, olives, mushrooms, and tomatoes dressed in a perfectly balanced Italian vinaigrette. The salad was fresh, cold, and crisp.

Our drinks were delivered by the owner since the robot only handles food. So, I had to ask her “What’s with the name?” The

BY DANIEL PARIS

previous owners were German and Italian, so the new Ukrainian owners inherited the name and added the Eastern European menu that includes Borsch (beet soup with sour cream garnish), Chebureki (meat filled empanadas), Chicken Kiev, Stuffed cabbage, pickled veggies and more.

The robot delivered our pizza which turned out to be crispy with generous toppings. Their pizza was rated in the top three in Best of the Desert 2022 and Best

Carryout in 2021. I guarantee you will have a novel experience at Haus of Pizza and be able to enjoy some excellent Italian food along with, I am positive, tasty Eastern European specialties in the first week of every month. 72-795 Hwy. 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-9040

hausofpizzapd.com

Monday – Wednesday 12:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday – Saturday 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday

SEABØRN COCKTAILS BY THE SEASHORE THE VINO VOICE

Even with all of the seltzers and ready-todrink can cocktails flooding the market, there are always a few standouts. I’m not a big a fan of either—but, I’ve just sampled a few of the Seaborn Margarita Cocktails and I found them to be delicious. They are not on the sweet side at all, and the fruit flavors are interesting and inventive.

I understand that Ralphs Market over in Indio has had this product on their shelves for some time. We recently received some samples over at our Palm Springs location and that’s when we tried them out. And this is what we learned:

Crafted in San Diego, California, Seaborn celebrates their passion for the lifestyle that surrounds the sea with their love of sharing good times and great cocktails. They set out to create modern, better tasting ready-to-drink cocktails inspired by the classics. Seaborn hard agave cocktails are made with organic cane sugar and all natural ingredients. Their new craft Margarita is a refreshing cocktail with authentic south of the border flavor.

Of interest for a lot of folks is what’s all this “agave” product that we see in a lot of new alcoholic beverages? We tequila drinkers already know a bit about the agave plant; but products derived from the agave plant can be found in several business branches, such as medicine, food, fuel, cleaning, cosmetics and recycling

Although agave is most often associated with tequila, the plant has been used to make alcoholic drinks in Mexico for thousands of years. Agave is the term used to describe spirits such as tequila, mezcal, and other lesser-known varieties which are distilled from any species of the agave plant. The agave plant is a flowering succulent, indigenous to Central Mexico which also yields byproducts such as binding agents and sweeteners.

Agave, also known as maguey, was considered sacred by many Mesoamerican civilizations. Pulque, a milky beverage made from the fermented sap of the plant, dates to at least 2000 BC, and in the 16th century, Spanish conquistadors likely introduced distillation methods for turning agave into mezcal. Tequila, a type of mezcal derived from blue Weber agave, was first commercially distilled by the famous Cuervo family in 1758 but blue Weber is just one of hundreds of species of agave.

Agave, which some folks call “agave wine” is very similar to tequila since they derive from the same plant, but agave wine contains much lower alcohol content. This means agave wine has identical flavors but not as strong of an alcohol taste to it.

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The Seaborn Agave is organic Blue Agave that is sustainably farmed and fermented by a family-owned and most award-winning distillery in the heart of Jalisco, Mexico in the city of Tequila. Their cocktails are sweetened with organic monk fruit extract and organic cane sugar for the perfect balance of sweetness. Seaborn does not use any artificial sweeteners or ingredients.

The PR on their website, seaborncocktails. com particularly states: We only use the best quality organic and natural ingredients to give our Margaritas a refreshing and authentic south of the border flavor.

Here are a few quick reviews of the Margarita line-up according to their website:

The Strawberry Hibiscus Margarita smells of fresh strawberries, with subtle hints of watermelon and flowers with herbaceous undertones. A full blast of ripe strawberry, melon, lime and, of course, hibiscus. Once again transported to Mexico: it’s jamaica.

The Coconut Lime Margarita has an elegant, faint coconut with a hint of tropical spice. An explosion of freshly cut coconut, followed by mint, lime skin, and a fresh sugarcane sweetness that rounds-out the experience; nuances of fresh mint leaf linger in the best of ways.

The Passion (Orange) Guava Margarita immediately transports you to Hawaii—in a seamless succession, smells of passion fruit with subtle citrus and crushed guava. A blast of guava and citrus with subtle candied elements that are washed over by pure, ripe aromas.

The Pineapple Mint Margarita embodies seductive aromas of newly cut pineapple and fresh-picked mint leaves. Fresh, supple layers of fresh pineapple and mint, the balance and length are striking: close to perfection.

A fun aspect to their website showcases a few of the sport celebrities that exemplify the spirit of Seaborn:

“Lindsay Perry is a true renaissance woman. From surfing, modeling, singing and songwriting to being a content creator for global brands like Billabong, RVCA and Sony, Lindsay is a creative force. We had the opportunity to catch up with her and talk about life as a musician and creative director along with her latest endeavor and design studio called Distinctive Noise.”

“From pioneering huge barrels at the Wedge in Newport to launching Kelly Slater’s professional surfing career, Danny Kwock is a bona fide living legend. DK was at the forefront during Quiksilver USA’s early beginnings— shaping and guiding the company into the mega brand it is today. An instrumental force within the action sports industry and beyond, DK’s creative presence and influence will be felt for many years to come.”

Cheers!

ARTSCENE

BY DEANN LUBELL

Mark your calendars for an exciting art opening reception entitled RUCK BLICK 30 featuring the art of German artist Kim A. Tolman at Russ Tolman’s MAD.KAT GALLERY in Rancho Mirage on July 29 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The exhibition will run through October 15, 2023.

Hailing from the rural North Sea coast of Germany about an hour northwest of Bremen, current Palm Springs resident, Kim A. Tolman, set aside her original trade to attend art and design college in Oldenburg. She completed training and apprenticeship to become a journeyman carpenter/furniture maker but soon realized that woodworking was a steppingstone, not a destination.

This determined young woman worked until the wee hours of the morning tending bar followed by only a couple of hours of sleep before driving an hour to attend class in Oldenburg. While often butting heads with the instructors and their rigid adherence to the “rules of art,” Kim developed her own style of colorful expressive abstract work. She also immersed herself in the local music scene centering around a club that attracted touring U.S. and other international alternative, punk, and grunge bands to the small city of Wilhelmshaven. In the meanwhile, Kim continued to paint and develop her art.

An obvious multi-talent, Kim tried her hand as a restauranteur and chef at her own art cafe for a short time in a nearby seaside tourist town. Happenstance created a new opportunity for Kim to leave small-town life behind and make the move nearly 400 km south to the bustling city of Cologne. It was there where she experienced her first big city exhibitions and press. Leaving no stone unturned, Kim also started working in theatre designing sets and costumes for Opera Mobile and other productions. It came as no surprise when she eventually got involved in show business garnering bit parts and extra work in film and television.

In the late 90s, she met her future husband, American musician Russ Tolman. When she joined Russ in San Francisco in 2001, Kim started her career as a scenic designer in earnest. During her ten-year

stint in the Bay area, she designed sets for nearly 200 theatre productions, along the way joining the United Scenic Artists, Local 829/IATSE.

Kim eventually relocated to California where she has amassed an impressive portfolio in theatre, film/TV/commercials, and themed entertainment. She has gathered several regional awards for her theatre scenic designs and worked with some of the biggest names in themed entertainment including Walt Disney Imagineering, NBC Universal, and Universal Studios Japan. Her television ad work has included clients such as McDonald’s, DreamWorks, Pepsi Cola, and L’Oreal.

As a fine artist, she prefers large format and her abstract, expressive work emphasizes texture and color. Her talents also extend to commercial and residential interior design, including custom pattern design for wallpaper, fabric, and other products. And now her works can be viewed at Tolman’s Rancho Mirage gallery called MAD.KAT GALLERY located at 71590 Highway 111. For more information go to gallerymadkat.com or call Russ Tolman at 760-980-7550.

“Life is your canvas,” said Kim. “Throw some paint on it.”

Note from DeAnn Lubell: Desert Art Scene will be on hiatus from June through September. We have some excellent local talents to spotlight next season. Have a healthy and happy summer.

(Photos of artwork and profile provided by Russ and Kim Tolman.)

PET PL ACE FOXTAIL GRASS–SUMMER DANGER TO DOGS!

A quick stroke of a foxtail with your fingers can help explain why they are so dangerous for dogs. The barbs, though microscopic, only allow for one direction movement, making it difficult to remove them. The awn only stops traveling inside your dog’s body when it comes to a barrier such as a bone or when it pops through the skin. Since they can’t be absorbed or digested, foxtails can end up lodged in the lungs, heart, brain, liver, and other internal organs. This ability to travel and penetrate makes foxtails extremely dangerous, and they can be fatal.

If your dog encounters foxtails, make sure to carefully comb through its coat. Check around the ears, mouth, nose, and between the toes to remove them before they have chance to invade his body.

The severity of the symptoms depends on how far the foxtail awns have penetrated. Signs your dog had an encounter with foxtails includes:

• Excessive sneezing in case of foxtails in the nose

• Head shaking if foxtails are inside the ear.

• Lumps on the skin that are painful to touch.

• Pawing at the eyes, eye redness, and squinting

• Discharge from the point of entry on the skin

Bacterial infection

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growing there. Check your dog for foxtails after outdoor sessions and brush them to remove any hidden foxtails in their fur. Dogs that spend a lot of time outdoors and hunting dogs are at higher risk for contact with foxtails. The photo here shows you the plant’s appearance, including the dry awns that are so easily picked up on your dog’s fur.

You can remove foxtails with tweezers if you catch them before they penetrate into the skin. Otherwise, you must seek veterinary help immediately. I recall an incident 7 years ago when a Coachella Valley veterinarian had not encountered foxtails in his practice and failed to initially diagnose a pup shaking her head. Time is of the essence in getting medical treatment for a dog with foxtails.

Local dog groomers

at The Pampered

Pet have noticed a few local dogs with foxtails in the salon this summer. Usually, dogs with foxtails in the Coachella Valley have picked them up outside the region. However, this year’s rainy winter brought a proliferation of the wild grasses into this area. One groomer commented, “The foxtails are horrible. I’ve found them between dogs’ toes, inside the ears, in the genital area, and even in the anal glands. In some cases, pet owners unfamiliar with the spikey dry grass have no idea how dangerous it is.”

Foxtails are common along trails, in fields, in dumps, in marshes, and in meadows. Due to our state’s 2023 wet winter, foxtails are widespread throughout California right now. They can invade a dog’s body through various routes and can potentially be lethal if left unchecked. Foxtails can dig deep into your dog’s nostril or ear canal or under the

MEET LIL

Rescued by Loving All Animals from rural Sky Valley, Lil is doing great in her foster home. She is house trained, loves other dogs, and loves people. Lil’s hobby is playing in the water. This 18-weekold Mastiff/Shepherd mix pup is now 30-lbs of doggie love. Call (760) 834-7000 to meet Lil. www.lovingallanimals.org

skin in no time, and often so fast you don’t notice them. Because they travel, they can infiltrate and perforate internal organs.

Protecting your pet against this nasty weed can help avoid the devastating effects that come with them. Don’t allow your pooch to roam free in fields. Inspect your property, and promptly remove any foxtails

MEET DILL

Rescued by Loving All Animals from rural Sky Valley, this now 18-week-old fellow loves to go on car trips! This Mastiff/ Shepherd mix boy is lively and full of fun, now weighs 29 pounds. He participates in LAA’s obedience training classes with trainer Valerie Masi. Call LAA at (760) 834-7000 to meet Dill. www.lovingallanimals.org

My dog Natalie recently visited a rural area with lots of high grasses. Soon Natalie began shaking her head in serious distress and crying out in pain. No foxtails could be visually seen by inspecting her ears. However, a trip to the emergency vet revealed two foxtails lodged deep inside the ear canal. Untreated, this could have ruptured Natalie’s eardrums and caused chronic ear infections.

Enjoy outdoor walks with Fido but keep an eagle eye out for these dangerous foxtail grasses!

Janetmcafee8@gmail.com

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COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS –

Open 10:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday. View animals online at all 4 county shelters www.rcdas.org, 72-050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public)

PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER –

Open to the public, closed Tuesday. View animals online at www.psanimalshelter.org and complete application for the one you want to meet, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call (760) 416-5718. (Public)

DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com , View animals at www.petango.com/dhsacc 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, Call for appointment (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Open to the public. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email volunteer@ animalsamaritans.org to foster or volunteer. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private)

CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-3833. (Private)

HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Fill out an application online www.orphanpet.com and call for an appointment. This shelter has dogs of all sizes and cats, Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 329-0203. (Private)

KITTYLAND – Open to the public to adopt cats and kittens. Located at 67600 18th Avenue, Desert Hot Springs, www. kittylandrescue.org, (760) 251-2700. (Private)

PRETTY GOOD CAT – Foster based rescue for cats located in La Quinta. Contact

them at www.prettygoodcat.com, (760) 660-3414 (Private)

LOVING ALL ANIMALS – Call for appointment to adopt dogs. Located at 83496 Avenue 51, Coachella, www. lovingallanimals.org, (760) 834-7000. (Private)

ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER OF CALIFORNIA (ARC), Foster based rescue for dogs and cats in Indio. www.thearc-ca.org, (760) 877-7077. (Private)

FLUFFS & SCRUFFS – Foster based rescue for small dogs in Cathedral City. FLUFFSANDSCRUFFS@AOL.COM, (310) 980-3383. (Private)

SOCIETY’S OUTKAST ANIMAL RESCUE

– Foster based rescue for dogs in Rancho Mirage, www.societysoutkasts.com, (760) 832-0617. (Private)

LIVING FREE ANIMAL SANCTUARY –

Large outdoor shelter for dogs and cats up Hwy 74, Mountain Center, www.living-free. org, (951) 659-4687. (Private)

CITY OF BANNING ANIMAL SHELTER –

Open daily 10am-6pm. Located at 2050 E. Charles Street, Banning. Many beautiful animals of all sizes. View animals at www. arerecue.org/banning (951) 708-1280 Short staffed so don’t always answer phones. (Public)

CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ANIMAL

SHELTER – Open 12:00 – 3pm Tues through Sat. Google “City of San Bernardino Animal Shelter” for website to view animals and get the ID number of the animal you want. Located at 333 Chandler Place, San Bernardino, (909) 384-1304 or (909) 3847272. (Public)

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY ANIMAL

SHELTER AT DEVORE – Open 7 days a week. Call (909) 386-9280, www.sbcounty.gov/ acc and get the ID number of animal you are interested in adopting, 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino. (Public)

SELL IN MAY AND GO AWAY?

For more than thirty years, the stock market tended to follow a pattern where returns are more robust between the months of November and April versus the May to October period. Researchers looked at the average return for these two periods of the year dating back to 1990 and found that the winter and spring period averages a 7% return while the hotter months average a much cooler 2% return.

If last month was any indication as to what is in store for the markets over the next six months, investors received mixed signals. While the Dow Jones remained flat for 2023, Technology stocks went on a bit of a run, adding 12% for the month to bring year-to-date returns to 33% for this business sector! Tech stocks were down 32% for 2022 resulting in a seventeen month return of -10%.

Looking at the fifty largest stocks of the S&P 500, returns have been driven by just a handful of large cap stocks. NVIDIA has led performance, up over 170% in 2023 thanks to the H100 computer chip that enables ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence. This $40,000 processing chip has vaulted NVIDIA into the rare air of companies with values of more than $1 trillion.

The trillion-dollar club is led by Apple with a valuation of $2.95 trillion. Microsoft is second at $2.5 trillion with Google at $1.6 trillion, Amazon $1.3 trillion and NVIDIA at $1 trillion. For what it is worth, Apple’s valuation is more than the 2000 companies of the Russell 2000. It is also bigger than the entire value of all publicly traded German stocks – a list that includes heavyweights like SAP, Siemens, Porsche, Deutsche Telekom, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen.

Energy companies have had the worst

performance in 2023, down 11%. Despite the weak performance, this sector is up the most of any business sector over the last three years in posting a 40% return.

After the Tech sector, the Communications sector has had the best year, up 26%, thanks in large part to Meta (aka Facebook) seeing its price soar 125%. Google is also considered a communications company and has seen returns of 40% this year. Despite the performance of these mega-caps, communications stocks have been up only 2.6% over the last three years.

It may seem counterintuitive but Consumer Cyclical stocks are up nearly 19% this year. One would normally think that these companies would see their value decline as

the economy weakens. Given that Amazon and Tesla are the two biggest components of this sector, the performance of these two stocks has an outsized impact on this sector. In 2023, Amazon is up over 45% - a sharp contrast from last year when the stock lost half of its value. Tesla was down 65% in 2022 and has bounced back by 68% resulting in a 40% decrease over the seventeen-month period. Musk having to sell stock to pay for the acquisition of Twitter served to weaken the stock’s performance.

With it likely that the economy will cool under the weight of higher interest rates and inflation, there is a large possibility of a recession as we enter 2024.

Given that FDIC insured bank certificates

AN ACCIDENT CASE IS AS SIMPLE AS 1,2,3.

Our office focuses on representing clients for Accidents, DUI’s and suing Drunk Driving Drivers who injure our clients. It is important to note that a PI case could settle at any point, and this outline is simply a brief plaintiff overview, illustrating the beginning and ending of a case... should settlement not be reached.

1. INTAKE: After being retained, we collect the medical records at the conclusion

of treatment. However, it is important you provide your lawyer with new symptoms and new medical providers.

In an attempt to settle, we prepare a settlement demand to defendant’s insurance company. If no settlement is reached, or before the two year Statute of Limitations from the date of the accident has passed, a lawsuit (Summons and Complaint) is filed with the Court to protect our client’s legal rights.

2. THE LAWSUIT: After the defendant is served, he/she has 30 days to file an Answer. All parties exchange discovery in the form of Interrogatories (written questions), Request for Documents, Depositions and Request for Admissions. The defendant may also schedule an Independent Medical Examination (IME) of the Plaintiff. This entire process can take 6 months or years to conclude. By the time the case goes to trial, both sides know the other side’s case.

3. LITIGATION AND SETTLEMENT ALTERNATIVES: The court may then order the case to non-binding Arbitration. An award is made within 30 days. If accepted by both Plaintiff and Defendant, then the case is over or either Plaintiff or Defendant has 30 days to file a request for a Trial de Novo with the Court.

If either Plaintiff or Defendant requests a Trial de Novo with the Court, a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) and Trial date is scheduled at least 4 to 6 months in advance. The MSC is the last court hearing, before Trial, where attorneys with the Plaintiff and Defendant, make one last formal attempt to resolve their case before the judge. If not settled at the MSC, the case proceeds to Trial where a verdict is rendered. This is the final outcome of the case, absent an appeal. However, remember when appearing in court for any stage of the proceeding, you must be on your best behavior. You don’t know if the

BY HADDON LIBBY

of deposit are yielding 5.3% for as little as three months and short-term US Treasury bills are paying more than 5%, fixed income markets are presenting investors with an easy way to reduce risk at present. Few can remember a time when nearly riskless investments pay more than riskier ones. Most investment grade bonds currently pay less than these risk-free investments.

Given that stocks have historically yielded a long-term rate of return in the 8-9% area, investors currently have an easy way to reduce risk in their investment portfolios if concerned. Then again, how might generative A.I. impact the world and the value of stocks?

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. This article is meant for entertainment purposes and is not intended to be investment advice. If you want investment advice, please visit www.WinslowDrake.com or your financial professional.

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

car you cut of or flipped off, is a judge, DA, Court personnel or JUROR! As you can see this process can take a lot of time. Insurance want to case to drag out, so we have Justice Delayed for all…but the insurance company. When a settlement or verdict is reached, the settlement draft is put in out Trust account, and upon clearing, checks are issued to everyone. Please note that it can take 30 days or more to receive this draft. Unfortunately insurance companies continue to “deny and delay “in order to stall paying the money and allowing the insurance company to get the “float” on the money. We suggest checking with your CPA to confirm the money is TAX free.

Dale Gribow

- Attorney at Law

“TOP LAWYER” Palm Springs Life DUI/PI (2011-23)

“TOP LAWYER” Inland Empire Magazine 73-061 El Paseo, Suite 220 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Office - 760-837-7500

Fax - 760 837-7502

Dale@DaleGribowLaw.com www.DaleGribowLaw.com

COOL IT WITH CRYOTHERAPY THIS SUMMER AT KINETIX HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE CENTER

“I am going to put a freeze over Gotham”

Aline once spoken by who many deem the “originator”, not “Terminator” of modern bodybuilding, Arnold Schwarzenegger. In the 1995 film, Batman & Robin, Arnold or “Doctor Freeze” wanted to freeze Gotham City, however he didn’t get his way. In fact, “Doctor Freeze” ended up frozen courtesy of Batman and his loyal sidekick Robin. Batmen, Robin’s, insane doctors, and Hollywood aside, Arnold Schwarzenegger and his passionate interest in fitness is aptly relevant to this article.

Anyone whom has ever exercised intensely over a lengthy period will have discovered that no matter how large your muscles become, joints never grow, and bones do become weaker as we age. Injury is inevitable, as are sore muscles and body pain - no matter your age.

For those who do lie on the more intense side of the barbell, recovery is one of the most important aspects of any training regimen, and especially those wanting to compete professionally.

The Coachella Valley is riddled with many a budding athlete, and fortunately the Good Lord allows us to live in a climate conducive for physical fitness to thrive. We have an abundance of nourishment from the sunwhich increases levels of vitamin D, which staves off illness and autoimmune conditions, as well as helping muscles develop more efficiently. Did you know that sunshine boots testosterone levels which triggers muscle growth?

Heat is an undeniably useful resource for those wanting to keep their bodies optimal, but the opposite of heat - cold works wonders

in aiding not only with recovery, healing from injury, injury prevention, but with additional perks such as: increased metabolism, helping quell autoimmune conditions and in cases put them into remition, and putting a chokehold on depression.

By now many have heard of cold-water therapy - the idea that if you take a cold shower at the tail end of your regular shower that you will see improvements in circulation, metabolism, mood, hair, and skin, and over the course of a year you may lose up to twelve pounds! However great as this may sound, cold showers can be fatal for some. If you have a heart condition DO NOT hop in a cold shower cold turkey. Always ask your doctor if cold therapy is safe for you.

Cold therapy has now been scientifically proven to assist with recovery from injuries, injury prevention, inflammation, weight management, and mood and certain diseases. So, what is CRYOTHERAPY?

Cryotherapy takes place within a state-ofthe-art cryochamber. A person stands upright in the chamber, which covers the entire body to the base of the neck. It is not as cold as you may be thinking, and time spent in the chamber is adjusted per patient requirements.

Cryotherapy is a medical physical treatment widely used in sports medicine. Recovery from injuries such as trauma, overuse, and “post-season” recovery is the main objective for the therapy. It has also been confirmed that cryotherapy is anti-inflammatory, antianalgesic, and has antioxidant effects. In addition to its therapeutic effects, cryotherapy can be used as a preventive strategy against exercise-induced inflammation and soreness. Exposure to cryotherapy mimics exercise,

which allows it to help subdue metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Whether you are an athlete, athlete-inthe-making, gym warrior, dad, mom, young adult, or senior, cryotherapy benefits are so extensive and (non-invasive) that anyone wanting to give their body a fighting chance to feel and look as healthy as possible should give it a try.

KINETIX HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE CENTER - Palm Desert’s hidden gem, and only professional athletic performance center proudly hosts a full-body cryochamber with cryotherapy sessions available to the public. You don’t need a prescription or doctor referral to chill in this pipe. Kinetix’ cryochamber is so

WHY IS BETWEEN MEMORIAL DAY & LABOR DAY SO DEADLY?

Now that Memorial Day is Behind us, we are now on the road to the deadliest days of summer. The days when our teenage children hit the streets with lots of time on their hands as well as cell phones and distracting friends.

Per mile driven, drivers aged 16 to 19 years old are nearly three times more likely than drivers older than 20 to be in a fatal crash. During the summer months, teenage deaths in vehicle accidents increase by 26% compared with the other months of the year.

Let’s look at some more facts:

• Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens.

• The risk of crashes is higher among 16-19-year-olds than any other group.

• An average, 260 teens are killed in car crashes each month during the summer.

• 60% of teen crashes are caused by distracted driving.

• Having other teens in the car increases crash risk.

• In 2017, only 59% of high school students reported they always wear seat belts when riding with someone else.

• Teens are more likely to speed and use shorter following distances.

• Teenage drivers also have the highest rates of crash involvement resulting in the deaths passengers, pedestrians or occupants of other vehicles.

For Teens:

• Passengers create risk. When possible,

limit the number of passengers. And if you find yourself distracted by conversation, slow down, pull over or ask your friends to hold it down.

• Turn your cell phone off while driving or use an app that blocks calls and text messages while still allowing you to use navigation functions.

• If you’ve had any alcohol to drink, call a taxi or a ride share or find a sober friend to drive you. Or call your parents. Impaired driving is not only dangerous; it is a crime. If you’re caught, it can ruin your ability to get into the college of your choice or secure a job. And it’s expensive — lawyer’s fees, fines, increased insurance rates, etc.

• Don’t ride with dangerous drivers. Whether it’s someone who’s been drinking or someone who can’t keep their hands off their cell phone, saying “no thanks” may make the difference between life and death.

• Have a plan. What will you do if your phone battery dies? Do you know how to change a flat tire? Who will you call if something goes wrong — and can you remember that number, or are you relying on your phone to tell you?

For Parents:

• Don’t serve alcohol or other drugs at parties where teenagers are present.

• Set a good example when you’re behind the wheel. Always drive sober, obey all traffic laws and don’t text or talk on the phone. A National Safety Council survey found 91 percent of parents who use their

cell phones while driving do it in front of their teens despite acknowledging they are “one of their teens’ primary driving teachers.”

• Give your children permission to call you if they are in a potentially bad driving situation. In fact, encourage it. Think back to when you were a teenager — you likely feared your parents’ wrath more than you did an accident or arrest. Let them know you consider it mature and commendable to call for a ride when it’s dangerous to drive.

• Discuss with your children how they will react if the person they’re supposed to ride with has been drinking or taking drugs or is driving irresponsibly. During these

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SAFETYTIPS

BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA

conversations, listen. You might think you have the answers, but kids need to have strategies and “talking points” that will work for them, not you.

This is the time for you to spread the word in your community to help stop the “Deadliest Days of Summer!”

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SIDING WITH LOVE

“The key to healing your energy field and fostering the creation of new outcomes is through inviting love to fuel your creations. Love is the most powerful creative force in existence.” Gratitude + Forgiveness x (Love) = Happiness, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, pg. 69

We have all heard the warning “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” While it may speak to good manners and diplomacy, it is not necessarily sound advice in this ever-changing, volatile world in which we currently live. And truthfully, it is only a mask to cover a darkness that inspires a person to say something that isn’t “nice” in the first place.

Speaking up is how we grow our collective consciousness. There is not a single person who has all of the answers to humanity’s challenges. Our best solutions come from a chorus of voices. Thoughtfully formed opinions, views, and perspectives are change-makers when we share them.

What a person says has never been the real problem. It is the belief structure, mindset, and emotions feeding those words that need refinement even more than the tongue! The true test of a person’s ability to affect an outcome in the most meaningful way lies in his ability to steer beliefs, thoughts, and emotions to align with the most powerful force known to humanity and beyond – LOVE.

Of course, this steering effort is easier said than done because one unmistakable marker for knowing when change needs to occur and when voices are needed is when injustice occurs. The thoughts and feelings that surface from this are the motivation for action. This is a critical junction point and where an opportunity is born. This is the point where you can choose to contemplate your beliefs and consider how the injustice conflicts with them. You can choose to acknowledge your emotions but refuse to allow them to hijack your thoughts. You can choose to actively manage your mind-set and consciously align yourself with the greatest possible outcome. You can choose to resist

SWAGFORTHESOUL

BY AIMEE MOSCO

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves,” said psychologist Carl Jung. What was he implying? That we may sometimes engage in the same behavior that bothers us about others? And we should examine whether we are similarly annoying? That’s one possible explanation, and I encourage you to meditate on it. Here’s a second theory: When people irritate us, it may signify that we are at risk of being hurt or violated by them— and we should take measures to protect ourselves. Maybe there are other theories you could come up with, as well, Aries. Now here’s your assignment: Identify two people who irritate you. What lessons or blessings could you garner from your relationships with them?

anger and disappointment, and instead reroute your focus. Give your energy to outcomes of peace and invite love to guide you forward.

What happens when you do this is that your visions for successful outcomes and justice change. Your language changes. There is little need to censor your words because the words you feel compelled to speak are words that align you with the highest possible potential. If someone is offended by words that promote accountability, peace, gratitude, a request for forgiveness and anything else based in love, it means that they have inner work to do. Side with love and show them the way.

In my pursuit to help you connect deeply with LOVE, I invite you to join my Telegram group SACRED Discussions. Go to https://t. me/+8XQ9bgCiF0A2YzIx and enjoy the light of this supportive community.

Aimee Mosco is an Author, Intuitive Channel, Spiritual Teacher and Co-Founder of Intentional Healing Systems, LLC. Aimee’s desire to help others inspired her first book “Gratitude + Forgiveness x (LOVE) = Happiness”. Aimee serves as a leadership advisor to the World Game Changers Board of Directors, a charitable CIC based in the UK. Find Aimee’s Channeling page on Facebook with @ihsaimeemosco or visit Aimee at www.ihsunity.com

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In 1886, a wealthy woman named Sarah Winchester moved into a two-story, eight-room farmhouse in San Jose, California. She was an amateur architect. During the next 20 years, she oversaw continuous reconstruction of her property, adding new elements and revising existing structures. At one point, the house had 500 rooms. Her workers built and then tore down a seven-story tower on 16 occasions. When she died at age 83, her beloved domicile had 2,000 doors, 10,000 windows, 47 stairways, and six kitchens. While Sarah Winchester was extreme in her devotion to endless transformation, I do recommend a more measured version of her strategy for you— especially in the coming months. Continual creative growth and rearrangement will be healthy and fun!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “All the things I wanted to do and didn’t do took so long. It was years of not doing.” So writes Gemini poet Lee Upton in her book Undid in the Land of Undone Most of us could make a similar statement. But I have good news for you, Gemini. I suspect that during the rest of 2023, you will find the willpower and the means to finally accomplish intentions that have been long postponed or unfeasible. I’m excited for you! To prepare the way, decide which two undone things you would most love to dive into and complete.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cancerian author Denis Johnson had a rough life in his twenties. He was addicted to drugs and alcohol. Years later, he wrote a poem expressing gratitude to the people who didn’t abandon him. “You saw me when I was invisible,” he wrote, “you spoke to me when I was deaf, you thanked me when I was a secret.” Now would be an excellent time for you to deliver similar appreciation to those who have steadfastly beheld and supported your beauty when you were going through hard times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t make a wish upon a star. Instead, make a wish upon a scar. By that I mean, visualize in vivid detail how you might summon dormant reserves of ingenuity to heal one of your wounds. Come up with a brilliant plan to at least partially heal the wound. And then use that same creative energy to launch a new dream or relaunch a stalled old dream. In other words, Leo, figure out how to turn a liability into an asset. Capitalize on a loss to engender a gain. Convert sadness into power and disappointment into joy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): At age nine, I was distraught when my parents told me we were moving away from the small town in Michigan where I had grown up. I felt devastated to lose the wonderful friends I had made and leave the land I loved. But in retrospect, I am glad I got uprooted. It was the beginning of a new destiny that taught me how to thrive on change. It was my introduction to the pleasures of knowing a wide variety of people from many different backgrounds. I bring this to your attention, Virgo, because I think the next 12 months will be full of comparable opportunities for you. You don’t have to relocate to take advantage, of course. There are numerous ways to expand and diversify your world. Your homework right now

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Most of us continuously absorb information that is of little or questionable value. We are awash in an endless tsunami of trivia and babble. But in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you to remove yourself from this blather as much as possible during the next three weeks. Focus on exposing yourself to fine thinkers, deep feelers, and exquisite art and music. Nurture yourself with the wit and wisdom of compassionate geniuses and brilliant servants of the greater good. Treat yourself to a break from the blah-blah-blah and immerse yourself in the smartest joie de vivre you can find.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Over 25 countries have created coats of arms that feature an eagle. Why is that? Maybe it’s because the Roman Empire, the foundation of so much culture in the Western world, regarded the eagle as the ruler of the skies. It’s a symbol of courage, strength, and alertness. When associated with people, it also denotes high spirits, ingenuity, and sharp wits. In astrology, the eagle is the emblem of the ripe Scorpio: someone who bravely transmutes suffering and strives to develop a sublimely soulful perspective. With these thoughts in mind, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I invite you Scorpios to draw extra intense influence from your eaglelike aspects in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “When I paint, my goal is to show what I found, not what I was looking for.” So said artist Pablo Picasso. I recommend you adopt some version of that as your motto in the coming weeks. Yours could be, “When I make love, my goal is to rejoice in what I find, not what I am looking for.” Or perhaps, “When I do the work I care about, my goal is to celebrate what I find, not what I am looking for.” Or maybe, “When I decide to transform myself, my goal is to be alert for what I find, not what I am looking for.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Vincent van Gogh painted Wheatfield with a Reaper, showing a man harvesting lush yellow grain under a glowing sun. Van Gogh said the figure was “fighting like the devil in the midst of the heat to get to the end of his task.” And yet, this was also true: “The sun was flooding everything with a light of pure gold.” I see your life in the coming weeks as resonating with this scene, Capricorn. Though you may grapple with challenging tasks, you will be surrounded by beauty and vitality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I suspect that your homing signals will be extra strong and clear during the next 12 months. Everywhere you go, in everything you do, you will receive clues about where you truly belong and how to fully inhabit the situations where you truly belong. From all directions, life will offer you revelations about how to love yourself for who you are and be at peace with your destiny. Start tuning in immediately, dear Aquarius. The hints are already trickling in.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The renowned Mexican painter Diego Rivera (1886–1957) told this story about himself: When he was born, he was so frail and ill that the midwife gave up on him, casting him into a bucket of dung. Rivera’s grandmother would not accept the situation so easily, however. She caught and killed some pigeons and wrapped her newborn grandson in the birds’ guts. The seemingly crazy fix worked. Rivera survived and lived for many decades, creating an epic body of artistic work. I bring this wild tale to your attention, Pisces, with the hope that it will inspire you to keep going and be persistent in the face of a problematic beginning or challenging birth pang. Don’t give up!

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HOW TO BUILD MUSCLE?

Building muscle is a major fitness goal for many people, for good reason. Adding muscle mass can help you with functional strength, injury prevention and some of the negative effects of aging. Basically, muscle is your Cushion that protects you from injuries and holds your frame.

But do we really know how long it takes to put on some lean muscle? it actually takes a long period of time – at least a month, but probably longer – to see muscle gains of any significance. Patience is a key ingredient for adding muscle, especially if you are new to weight training.

Let’s first breakdown what muscle building is:

Any form of resistance or strength training also can be bodyweight exercises or weights, to break down your muscle fibers. This process creates microscopic tears that are essential for building muscle. Those damaged muscle fibers stimulate satellite cells for growth factors for muscle repair.

This eventually leads to a greater amount of muscle over time.

What type of training would “Send Me A Trainer” recommend? An effective resistance training routine should incorporate a combination of high-load, low-rep exercises and high-rep, moderate-load exercises that constantly overload your muscles.

The question is how much muscle can you realistically gain in one month?

We don’t want to have high expectations and get disappointed after seeing no results, right?

For most beginners, gaining 2-4lbs of

muscle per month is a realistic rate of muscle gain. More advanced lifters should aim to gain 1-2lbs of muscle per month, as research has shown slower rates of muscle gain the more advanced a lifter becomes.

It’s worth mentioning that people who have more muscle burn more calories, in general, because they have more tissue that requires fuel.

Ok so how do we start?

First we need to understand your current fitness level. Are you a beginner, intermediate

or advanced?

A great way to start a strength training program is three times a week, with at least a full day of rest in between. Pick four to six exercises and start with eight to 10 repetitions of each.

You can build muscle with any type of exercise, but if you want to see those gains faster, strength training is the way to go.

If you need help with building muscle and the safest yet effective way possible, “Send Me A Trainer” is always here to help.

CBD AS PREVENTIVE MEDICINE FOR HEART DISEASE

Raphael Mechoulam, PhD, is known as the father of marijuana for his research at the Institute for Drug Research Hebrew University Jerusalem, Israel. Mechoulam research on marijuana led to the discovery of our endogenous molecules anandamide and 2-AG which are identical to Δ-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), the molecules in the marijuana plant. In an editorial to the Mayo Clinic, Mechoulam explains the longterm use of cannabidiol (CBD) on lowering blood pressure. The immunomodulatory capacity of cannabinoids as a valuable drug for preventive medicine is “well established” in science. Today’s article will reveal the real science on long term use of marijuana/ cannabis affecting the vascular system.

While numerous studies in the past twenty years besmirch the plant by promoting all the negative effects of taking THC and CBD, those authors fail to appreciate the complexities of titrating a drug that has so large a variability. North Americans and Europeans today generally smoke cannabis and can titrate (i.e., finely adjust) the level of the psychotropic effects and thus do not typically reach the high psychotic state. CBD modifies the effects of THC by blocking anxiety provoked by THC; cannabis with high CBD content is associated with fewer psychotic experiences than cannabis with low CBD content, and CBD attenuates the memory-impairing effects produced by THC.

Bradley E. Alger, a leading scientist with a Ph.D. from Harvard in experimental psychology, explains how the endocannabinoid system (ECS) which

includes our immune system, nervous system, and virtually all the body’s organs, is a bridge that connects brain activity and states of physical health and disease.

A 2013 study measured data from 4,652 participants on the effect of cannabis on metabolic systems. It compared non-users to current and former users and found that current users had higher blood levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C) or “good cholesterol.” The same year, an analysis of over seven hundred members of Canada’s Inuit community found that, on average, regular cannabis users had increased levels of HDL-C and slightly lower levels of LDL-C (“bad cholesterol”).

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disorder involving the progressive depositing of atherosclerotic plaques (immune cells carrying oxidized LDL or low-density lipoproteins). A growing body of evidence suggests that endocannabinoid signaling plays a critical role in the pathology of atherogenesis. The condition is understood

BY COACH NADIA POPOVA

CANNABISCORNER

to be a physical response to injuries in the arterial walls’ lining, caused by high blood pressure, infectious microbes, or the excessive presence of an amino acid called homocysteine. Studies demonstrate that inflammatory molecules stimulate the cycle leading to atherosclerotic lesions. Existing pharmaceutical treatments are moderately effective though carry numerous side effects. CB2 receptors triple in response to inflammation, allowing anandamide and 2-AG, the body’s natural cannabinoids, to decrease inflammatory responses. The CB2 receptor is also stimulated by plantbased cannabinoids.

A 2005 animal trial showed that low-dose oral cannabinoids slowed the progression of atherosclerosis. A 2007 animal study with CBD showed it had a cardioprotective effect during heart attacks, by the involvement of the CB1 and the CB2 receptors in cardiovascular illness and health.

In 2020 the American Heart Association published a Scientific Statement on Medical

BY RUTH HILL R.N.

Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health, which recommended removing cannabis from Schedule I so reliable research can be conducted. The Statement reviewed the torturous path marijuana took in the early 1900’s to be legal, then illegal, then legal again in most States. Currently, research in the U.S. can only be conducted for opiate addiction and with the flower from the University of Mississippi. Which research would you rely on: an observational study using flower from our Emerald Triangle in CA or flower grown by the Federal Government marijuana farm at the University of Mississippi?

Yeung BG, et. Al. conducted a study at the University of California Irvine, showing: Cannabis Exposure Decreases Need for Blood Pressure Support During General Anesthesia in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery. “The physiological basis for this phenomenon is unclear, but possible causes might include the downregulation of vascular cannabinoid receptor 1 and/or altered endocannabinoid levels after exposure to cannabis.”

More details on these and others can be found in Leonard Leinow’s book: CBD: A Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis

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