Coachella Valley Weekly - February 10 to February 16, 2022 Vol. 10 No. 48

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Marshall Crenshaw

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The Righteous Brothers

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Bill, Silver & Rolex

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Joe Rogan, The Media & Money

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BY CRYSTAL HARRELL Coachella Valley Weekly (760) 501-6228

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CONTENTS Taste Of Jalisco ....................................... 3 Club Crawler Nightlife ........................... 6 Consider This - Marshall Crenshaw ...... 8 The Righteous Brothers at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino ......................... 9 Screeners............................................... 10 Travel Tips 4 U ....................................... 11 The Vino Voice ...................................... 12 Send Me A Trainer ................................ 13

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rom February 11 to 13, the 6th Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival will take place in downtown Cathedral City to celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. This annual celebration honors the 25-year sister city relationship between Cathedral City and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through culture, cuisine, music, and fashion. Admission to the festival is free and open to the public.

The weekend-long celebration includes a family-friendly carnival, artisan craft vendor market, tequila tastings and competition, authentic Mexican cuisine, and daily entertainment. Festivities kick off Friday, February 11 beginning at 4 p.m. and features the raising of the flags, a proclamation reading from Cathedral City Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez, followed by live entertainment and the opening of the carnival and tequila tasting garden.

In addition to a giant Ferris wheel offering views of the entire city and surrounding area, the three-day carnival, also will feature rides, entertainment, and games for all ages, on the festival lawn in front of City Hall. Attendees will enjoy assorted crafts from a variety of artisans, a car show, and a mix of gourmet food trucks.

Guests 21 and older can enjoy the tequila garden located in Town Square Park, which features a high-end cocktail experience, tequila tasting, and voting for the inaugural Taste of Jalisco Gold Medal Tequila Awards. A highlight of the weekend will be entertainment from the Jalisco Community Stage featuring local and regional musical groups and live acts celebrating Mexican art and culture.

“We are thrilled to sponsor the 6th

Annual Taste of Jalisco Festival. The sister city relationship that Cathedral City has had for over 25 years with Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico helps us all reinforce the importance of connectivity, inclusion and cultural celebration. Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City is proud to be part of the festival and this community," shares Michael Facenda, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City.

Headlining the festival is Ballet Folklorico de Los Angeles (BFLA) and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar with a special performance of “Mexico Lindo.” These two professional ensembles teamed up in 2017 to recreate “Tale as Old as Time” from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and BFLA also received international acclaim for their 90th Annual Academy Awards performance for Disney’s Pixar movie, Coco. “Mexico Lindo” is a glorious musical journey that tells the stories of Mexico’s musical traditions through choreography and colors.

This special performance will take place Saturday, February 12, at 5 p.m. Tickets for the concert range from 20 dollars to 95 dollars for VIP tables. Children under 5 years of age are free. For tickets go to: https://soundskilz. ticketspice.com/taste-of-jalisco-main-concert Marian Liebowtiz has been the manager for BFLA and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar since January of 2019. She met BFLA in the summer of 2018 when they collaborated with another one of her bands for a show at the Redlands Bowl. They were looking for an agent and gave Liebowitz a call a few months later. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar is their partner organization, and so they both joined her roster at the same time.

“We are very pleased to be part of this

sister city celebration. Our mission is to connect with communities by performing excellent music and dance programs that ignite cultural pride and entertain,” said Liebowtiz.

The two organizations perform sellout shows all over the U.S. most often in performing arts centers, but also at festivals like Taste of Jalisco. So far this year they have tours scheduled in North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and throughout California.

Mexico Lindo is a show that features music and dance from various regions throughout Mexico. Each region has its own unique music and costumes. Audiences will delight in the variety embodied by this show. All the songs performed in this program will be very familiar to those who have grown up in a Mexican household.

There are segments in the show where Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar performs alone, in tribute to famous Mexican singers such as Vicente Fernandez, who passed in December, and Pedro Infante.

“Sister cities are so important as they bring the element of Cultural Exchange to the attention of both communities, in this case Cathedral City and Jalisco. Through this lens, attendees can sample the food, crafts, dance and music of a culture that may already be beloved to them, or for some attendees be the first opportunity to explore,” stated Liebowitz.

Event hours are Friday from 4 to 11 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Taste of Jalisco Festival is sponsored by the City of Cathedral City; Agua Caliente Casinos; Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; and Entravision. Festivities take place in downtown Cathedral City, at 68600 East Palm Canyon Drive and parking is free. For more information about the Taste of Jalisco Festival, visit tasteofjalisco.com.

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Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Sunday Night Jam – 4-9pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – Rapmarz - 10pm

Thursday, February 10

Casuelas Café – Avenida – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Marc Antonelli – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewery – Open Mic – 6-8pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Jazzville @ Agua Caliente – Alpha Rhythm Kings – 7pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Doo-Wah Riders – 7pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Midlife O’Crisis – 6pm Pivat – Derek Jordan Gregg – 6pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Daytime Moon – 9pm Shanghai Red’s (Palm Springs) – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 7pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King Trio – 6pm

Friday, February 11

Bart Lounge – Private Event Casuelas Café – Live Music – 7pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Jess Payo – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Eclectik – 9pm

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The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – Craic Haus – 6pm Pappy and Harriet’s – The Beths w/ Linda Lindas and Lunar Vacation – 8pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm The Village – Rob & JB – 5:30-8:30pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Kal David Trio – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm

Saturday, February 12

Bart Lounge – TBA – 8pm Casuelas Café – Live Music – noon, Live Music – 7pm Chef George’s – Michael D Angelo and Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – “Brewhouse Rock” w/ Matt Davin, Mikey Reyes and Delta Fuzz – 7pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Four Twenty Bank – Hotwyre – 6pm The Hood – Both Ways Uphill and Michael Anthony – 9pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Eclectik – 9pm

Mission Hills – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm O’Caine’s – California Celts – 6pm Palm Canyon Roadhouse – Roger and the Roadhouse Rebels – 9pm Pappy and Harriet’s – Drive-By Truckers w/ Ryley Walker – 5pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Rose Mallett’s Company – 4:30pm, John Stanley King – 7pm The Village – Rob & JB – 1-4pm, Rapmarz – 10pm, DJ LF – 10pm, DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm Twelve @ Fantasy Springs – Mark Gregg and Co. – 7-10pm

Sunday, February 13

Bart Lounge – Latina Night w/ DJ LF – 8pm Blu Ember – Gina Sedman – 5pm Casuelas Café – Live Music – noon, Barry Baughn Blues Review – 5:30pm Coachella Valley Brewing Co. – Acoustic Afternoon w/ Alan Ehrlich, Switcharoo and Courtney Chambers – 3pm Fisherman’s Market, PS – Art of Sax – 5pm Kitchen 86 – Jojo Malagar – 7pm Melvyn’s – Mikael Healey – 5pm

Monday, February 14

Hyatt – Derek Jordan Gregg – 5pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Tuesday, February 15 Casuelas Café – Desert Suite Band – 5:30pm Chef George’s – Lizann Warner – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm Lit @ Fantasy Springs – Brad’s Pad – 7-10pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – Slim Man Band – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm

Wednesday, February 16

Casuelas Café – Lisa Lynn and the Broken Hallelujahs – 6pm Chef George’s – Tim Burleson – 6:30pm Cunard’s Sandbar – Bill Baker – 6pm The Nest – Live Music – 6:30pm Plan B Entertainment & Cocktails – Red’s Rockstar Karaoke – 9pm Vicky’s of Santa Fe – John Stanley King – 6pm The Village – DJ Gio the Ace – 9pm, Banda Revolucion – 10pm

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CONSIDER THIS

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arshall Crenshaw’s self-titled debut arrived 40 years ago. The dayglo cover art managed to walk the line between retro and au courant.

The music contained therein was a fresh, yet familiar mash-up of Rock, Soul, R&B, Rockabilly and Country wrapped in iridescent New Wave colors. Embraced by cutting edge radio stations like KROQ in Los Angeles, songs like “Someday, Someway” and “Cynical Girl,” stood out next to Synth-Pop hits by Soft Cell, Human League and Depeche Mode. It felt as though Marshal burst on the scene out of nowhere. But he had been preparing for this moment since he picked up a guitar at age 10.

Born in 1953, The Michigan native grew up in Berkley, a suburb outside Detroit. He cycled through a series of bands in high school. His original inspiration were British Invasion bands like The Beatles, The Stones, the Kinks and The Who. But by his early 20s, he was bored

by Top 40 radio, and he began searching out old music that toggled between primitive ‘50s Rock & Roll and romantic R&B. These were the genres that informed his earliest attempts at songwriting.

Following a stint playing John Lennon in a touring company of the Broadway hit, Beatlemania, Marshall relocated to New York City. Armed with an arsenal of original songs, he enlisted his brother Robert to play drums and auditioned a plethora of bassists before Chris Donato completed his nascent threepiece combo. He tirelessly dropped demos with various showbiz movers and shakers and his perseverance paid off. Marshall connected with journalist and music producer Alan Bettrock, and eventually signed with Warner Brothers Records. His debut was produced

by Richard Gotterher (Blondie, the Go-Go’s).

Not only did the record, an irresistible fusion of Rock, Country, Rockabilly, Power-Pop and Soul garner ecstatic reviews, it also scored a Top 40 hit.

Throughout the ‘80s, Marshall released a string of excellent albums, Field Day, Downtown, Mary Jean & 9 Others and Good Evening, respectively. Although they never hit the commercial heights of the debut, each record achieved critical acclaim, pleasing his growing legion of fans.

That measure of excellence continued during the next decade and well into the 21st century with long-players like Life’s Too Short, Miracle of Science, Jaggedland and #392, as well as a few live efforts, Live…… My Truck Is My Home, I’ve Suffered For My Art…Now It’s Your Turn and The Wild Exciting Sounds Of Marshall Crenshaw: Live In The 20th and 21st Century.

Recently, Marshall regained ownership of the five celebrated records he released via the Razor & Tie label between 1994 and 2003.

Rather ambitiously, he has begun reissuing each album in expanded CD, vinyl and digital configurations. 1996’s Miracle Of Science arrived in early 2020, now he’s returned with a minty-fresh edition of 1999’s #447.

The record crackles to life with a bit of jump, jive and wail entitled “Opening (It’s All About Rock).” The finger-poppin,’ honking sax salvo is ruthlessly interrupted with a flip of the radio dial, landing on track number two, “Dime A Dozen Guy.” Lithe guitar riffs connect with prowling bass lines and a kinetic beat. A Noirish narrative places Marshall in the shadows, tailing an ex, who is out on the town with a garden-variety gigolo. Equal

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MARSHALL CRENSHAW

“#447” (SHINY-TONE RECORDS)

BY ELENI P. AUSTIN

parts indignant and dumbfounded he can’t understand the attraction; “He’s not goodlooking, at least I don’t think so, I just can’t figure any earthly reason why, a girl like her would choose a dime-a-dozen guy.” Twinkly keys and jangly guitars wrap around each verse as he realizes he’s been left in the dust.

Finally, he concedes his culpability; “Guess I was thoughtless, careless too, I disappeared on her it’s true, now I realize I wasted something I cared about, that’s why I’m blue.” Not one, but two cathartic solos take flight, skittish and stinging, awash with bitterness and regret.

The vagaries of love seems to be the unspoken theme that threads through this record. Take the sumptuous “Truly, Madly, Deeply,” Marshall’s boyish tenor lattices atop sunny acoustic notes, billowy keys, nimble electric guitars, slinky bass and a syncopated rhythm. The dreamy and Everly-esque melody is matched by this uncomplicated declaration of love; “And how the hours fly by, cause life is all around us, so much to talk and laugh about between you and me/Oh it feels so fine to know you got something more than what you might dream of, and know right here and now, I know that I’m truly, madly, deeply in love.”

A succinct guitar solo unspools on the break, equal parts pithy and acrobatic.

The candy-coated crunch of “Right In Front Of Me” is anchored by buzzy bass, fuzzencrusted guitars and a hiccough-y back-beat.

Lyrics limn the drifting-falling sensation of falling for a friend; “You got my heart there’s no doubt, I thought I was smart, now I’ve got to laugh about how much I didn’t know/Just a little while ago you were someone I could call friend, that I would turn to every now and then, that’s all I thought there was, when it came to the two of us.” Plinky piano low in the mix adds to the arrangement’s urgency as Marshall stacks his vocals high and low before unleashing a choogling solo that straddles the line between efficiency and exuberance.

“Glad Goodbye” is jagged and sinewy.

Dobro and lap steel intersect with roughhewn guitars, stand-up bass and a slightly akimbo rhythm. Splitting the difference between mercurial and meticulous, equivocal lyrics sketch out a restless farewell; “And you know you’ve got to go, you gotta do it when you know that what you thought you always loved is one you’re better off being rid of/We’re going with the changing of the season, without much sadness, without much fear, what waits over the horizon is not like anything we’ll ever find here.” Searing lap steel dovetails with knotty dobro riffs on the break stalling the inevitable valediction.

This record is wall-to-wall wonderful, but three songs truly stand out. First up is the moodily elegant “Television Light.” Brawny electric riff-age is woven into a melodic tapestry of chiming acoustic guitars, cascading mandolin notes, swooping violin and a bongorific beat. The opening couplet establishes that desolate sensation of feeling alone in a crowd, while pining for an ex; “Television light, shining through a hundred bedroom windows, I was out last night walking around the streets that we know, tales behind every door/No two are quite the same, you and I know a few of our own, that’s for sure.” A wobbly violin solo navigates both the bitter and the sweet.

Conversely, “Ready Right Now” finds our hero willing to take the plunge, romantically, that is. The melody is powered by razor-sharp guitar riffs, rumbling bass, sinister keys and a steady tom-tom tattoo. Ironically, lyrics dispense with any mushy declarations of love, opting for some “just the facts, ma’am” reportage; “This is no rehearsal, this is the one, and I swear it won’t be something casually done, with all and all of my energy every bit of life that’s left in me, I’m going to give you all that I have all that time will allow, I’m ready right now, right now.” Cutting loose on the break, stutter-y guitars ricochet through

the mix, matched by manic handclaps and some wily electric piano. Ultimately, Marshall concedes “I don’t know what the future might hold, but I’ll try to never falter or lose control.”

Finally, “Tell Me All About It” opens tentatively with some woozy keys before downshifting into a tensile groove. Chunky guitars are bookended by angular bass, liquid keys and a rock-steady beat. Barely a month after a break-up, Marshall meets up with an ex, in an attempt to unpack their emotional baggage. Second-guessing seems to be the lyrical leitmotif; “Tangled hands and feet, all the words you whispered sweet, it’s all coming back now incomplete, did you just fake it/Now I do believe it’s just like Adam learned with Eve, people can hide things up their sleeve, even when naked.” This lovelorn post-mortem is buoyed by song’s monster melodic hook, along with the sure-footed arrangement and sanguine vocals. A honeyed guitar solo unfurls on the break evincing the confidence the lyrics lack.

The record is dotted with instrumentals, the languid “West Of Bald Knob” and the Jazzy “Eydie’s Tune” are the aural equivalent of musical sorbet, a pallet-cleanser between the heavier main courses. The original album closed with another, the breezy Blues of “You Said What??” But this new iteration tacks on two brand new recordings, “Will Of The Wind” and “Santa Fe,” to close out the set.

The former finds Marshall in top form.

A brooding and muscular rocker, the taut arrangement is blends shuddery, distorto guitars, see-saw bass lines and a chugging beat.

Written at the start of the pandemic, the lyrics (co-written by ex-Angry Samoans frontman, Gregg Turner), capture the collective malaise most of us experienced during lockdown.

The latter is a sparkling rendition of the titletrack from Gregg’s 1992 solo debut. Mournful guitars, keening pedal steel and a loping beat lock into a high lonesome groove, ending the record on a pensive note.

Although Marshall played drums, drum machines, percussion, guitars, mellotron, electric bass and celeste, he was aided and abetted by a wolfpack of pickers and players.

They include Paul Shapiro on tenor sax, Dave Hofstra on stand-up bass, Pat Buchanan on guitar and power steel, Brad Jones on standup bass, Chamberlin strings, electric piano and combo organ, Rachel Handman on violin, Valentina Evans on viola, Chris Carmichael on viola, violin and fiddle, Mike Neer on steel guitar and Footch Fischetti on fiddle.

Heavy-hitters included Andy York who added stacks of acoustics and lead guitar, Bill Lloyd played mandolin and a ‘ass-kickin tele,’ Greg Liesz provided dobro and lap steel and David Sancious played electric piano.

Have you ever revisited a record you loved decades ago, and it feels completely dated, antiquated and obsolete? It’s enough to make you doubt yourself. Happily, that just doesn’t happen with Marshall Crenshaw’s older albums. His music remains ageless. To paraphrase the the one-hit-wonder from the Spiral Staircase, You’ll love #447 more today than yesterday, but not as much as tomorrow.

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MUSIC THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS AT FANTASY SPRINGS CASINO FEBRUARY 11

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hen I talked to Bill Medley about his upcoming show at Fantasy Springs Casino on Friday, February 11, I tell him it’s my 4th time interviewing him and we’ve talked so much that I’m running out of questions. He chuckles – even his laugh is recognizable in that deep bass-baritone that is so iconic – and tells me he’s running out of answers. I tell him I’ll try to keep it fresh, and off we go.

We started with the genesis of the band name, The Righteous Brothers. As Bill tells it, “In the early 1960s, Orange County, CA was about the whitest place in the country, but all these black Marines from El Toro Marine base heard that there were these two guys singing rhythm and blues, so they came down to hear us. In those days if you really liked something, like a great shirt, a white guy would say, "Boy, that's cool" or "bitchin'." A black guy would say, "That's righteous, that's a righteous lookin' shirt." And if they like you as a friend, they'd call you a "brother." A lot of times we'd be coming to work and pass one of the black Marines, and he'd say, "Hey righteous brother, how you doin'?" I loved that and so did Bobby [Hatfield]. Sometimes at the end of our songs they'd yell out, "That's righteous, brother!" Finally, I think it was Bobby who said, "What about the name that the Marines have been calling' us, the black guys. How about The Righteous Brothers?"

I said, "Oh man, I would love that." That was it--we put the name on our first record.

That's the true story. The black Marines from El Toro Marine base named us.”

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Onto other major firsts, I ask Bill what is the first show he ever attended. “That was a while ago,” he tells me. “It was Ray Charles and it was absolutely life changing. It was great. When I heard him I said, ‘Man I need to do that.’ He was just spectacular. Probably my most important concert because of the impact it had on me and how much it motivated me.”

In his many decades in the music industry, he has many tales to tell. “The cool thing about being a successful performer is you get to meet a lot of your heroes and people

you admire. When we went into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, what surprised us the most was when other artists came up to tell us how we influenced them, that was really cool.” Some of the close friends he made, included Kenny Rogers, Glenn Campbell, and Elvis Presley.

How has it been for him not touring these past few years due to Covid? “Well, it’s been an enormous drag. I’m thrilled to death to be back to work. I had a couple of bad things happen right about the same time covid hit and going on stage is really the medicine for everything that I do. So not being able to go

on stage was really very much a drag and it seemed like it just went on and on and on and this tour is the light at the end of the tunnel.”

He didn’t find there was much during that time that filled the void musically. “We did one streaming thing, that was ok. It was at least something to do artistically.” But mostly, he tells me, he didn’t do anything during the covid-induced hiatus on live music. “I’m a one trick pony, I’m a singer.”

Part of the problem, he explains further, is that his wife passed away in June of 2020.

“I was alone in the house, so it was just horrible. I didn’t do much. I tried to stay busy. It was my 4th marriage, but we were together for 35 years.”

What can fans expect at his show this weekend? “We do all the hits. There are a couple of surprises in the show, but we know the audience is there to hear those particular songs. I’ve gone to hear some of my heroes and wanted to hear the songs I was influenced by and loved and when they didn’t do them, it was disappointing. So we do our hits and we have a lot of fun doing it.”

Buy your tickets to see The Righteous Brothers play this Friday at Fantasy Springs at www.fantasyspringsresort.com/righteousbrothers.

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SCREENERS WHATCHA WATCHIN’?

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s this column winds down, I’m asking that readers and film buffs participate in a dialogue about movies they love and loathe and what they hope to see on a big screen indoor venue.

What are the best and worst movies you hav seen so far this year. Did you watch at home or did you bravely venture out into the wonderful houses of cinema we have here in our own backyard as it were. It still pains me to see dark theaters like the PS Regal with their dark marquee.

I’m still not sure if the new theatrical release “MOONFALL” is meant as an inside joke or not. It’s a supremely dumb and silly (yes, it can be both) film that plays with some of the same themes as the somewhat similar “DON’T LOOK UP.” Is Roland Emerich’s latest disaster film about the moon crashing into the earth so bad it’s good or just plain bad.

I say the later. But is it badder on the huge

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IMAX screen? What do you think?

And have you seen Spielberg’s reboot of “WEST SIDE STORY.” It’s surely among the worst (can films, or any art, really be best or worst?). Among my friends and fellow fillm journalists, I think it’s safe to say it’s a certified flop. But I want to know what you think, especially if you loved it.

Write me. I want to hear from you. robin@coachellavalleyweekly.com

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COLOSSAL CACTI SCULPTURES

ARTICLE & PHOTOS

BY LYNNE TUCKER

DOWNTOWN INDIO, CA

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he installation of the Colossal Cacti sculptures are now in downtown Indio.

The sculptures were made among the art pieces featured at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which was also held in Indio. The three pieces were created by architectural designer Andrew Kovacs.

They range in size, from nearly 14 feet to nearly 20 feet in height.

You will also see a beautiful mural right across the street from the sculptures.

Think Sculptures and Street Art in the Coachella Valley!

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THE VINO VOICE

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RED WINE IN SEARCH OF A LOVE AFFAIR I

t’s been said that when you fall in love, it’s temporary madness. Well—I know a rash of red wine quaffers who have continually loved their juice. It seems the madness is rather permanent.

And the love affair with red wine is about as true as it comes. Sure, they’ll have a fling with Sauv blanc and share a bit with a charming Chardonnay; but, come on folks—red wine is their passionate true love.

So for the celebration of St. Valentine’s Day, we’ll continue from last week, where we shared our red wine culinary picks for the day/ week of love: All true California Cab lovers already know about the Beringer Knights Valley brand. What we’re suggesting for a lovely dinner evening, is the “Reserve” bottle: 2018 Beringer Knights Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvingon ($70).

Beringer Vineyards has owned and farmed its Knights Valley vineyards since the mid1960’s, when the Beringer family recognized that the cobbled alluvial soils were a great place to grow high quality wine grapes. The Knights Valley designation was first used on a Beringer label in 1974. Beringer was instrumental in garnering official recognition for the area in 1983 as a premier wine growing region in the form of its own American Viticulture Area (AVA) designation.

As we have mentioned in our recent columns, the 2018 is an exceptional vintage— actually one for the record books, when it comes to Napa and Sonoma Cabs. The 2018 season started with a cool spring that delayed flowering but fruit set was fine and even. With few exceptions, summer was moderate, sunny and dry without major heat spikes.

Knights Valley lies in the shadow of Mount St. Helena with hilly terrain that descends to rocky, alluvial soils where ancient rivers once ran. Warm during the day, cool at night, this well-draining site produces bold and richly structured reds with intense dark fruit. The 2018 season found fine weather continuing on through the fall, allowing Cabernet Sauvignon to hang longer on the vine to develop flavors and achieve phenolic ripeness without additional sugar accumulation, resulting in beautiful structure, intense color, concentration of fruit and excellent balance in the wines.

The Knights Valley Reserve, is just that: a “reserve” wine—the best grapes of the vineyard. The 100% Cabernet Sauvignon wine was aged in small French Nevers oak barrels (51% percent new) for 20 months, enhancing the rich mouthfeel and structure.

And the results: “Its deep purple color is followed by a classic, nicely structured Knights Valley Cabernet with lots of savory red and black fruits, loamy earth, tobacco leaf, and spice-driven aromas and flavors. With beautiful richness and mid-palate depth, ripe yet present tannins, and outstanding length.” Wine critic Dunnuck gave the wine 94 points!

Now let’s take a Burgundian move over to a Pinot Noir: 2019 Cakebread Cellars Two Creeks Vineyards, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir ($45).

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Considering the quality of this wine, which can match the quality of a hundred dollar Pinot, it’s the Valentine’s deal of the week.

Since its founding in 1973, two generations of the Cakebread family have created one of the most successful and respected wineries in America. The property has everything going for it: owns world-class estate vineyards; the winery and tasting room are known for their warm hospitality, and, there’s a determined focus on sustainable vineyard and wine making practices in their continual pursuit to produce premium wines.

Pinot Noir lovers know the quality of Anderson Valley fruit: It’s one of the best wine regions to grow their beloved Pinot. Everyone’s happy to know that the 2019 Cakebread Pinot was produced with ideal extraction of color, flavor, and tannin, while aging in new French oak, thus enhancing complexity. Aromas of sweet black cherry, raspberry, rose petal and violet carry over onto a fresh palate of dense flavors of ripe black cherry, red cherry, strawberry and plum, supported by fine, supple tannins.

Hold on! The layered complexities glide into a round, long finish highlighting bright raspberry, cherry and mineral tones, all within a smooth-smooth finish. What’s not to adore with this wine! Happy Valentine’s Baby!

So while we’re figuratively here at Cakebread, let’s continue and consider the 2019 Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvingon, Napa Valley ($70). As we mentioned in our last column, if we can’t treat ourselves to a world class bottle of red wine on this day of love— well, what are we up to?

We always enjoy this Cakebread Cab with a rare-cooked New York with sautéed mushrooms atop. It is as good as it gets!—that yearning love match of steak and red wine. It’s classic stuff! It brings to mind that epiphany wine moment when you realized your love affair with Cabernet is forever.

The Cab Sauv reveals aromas of ripe blackberry and boysenberry with hints of dark chocolate and sweet oak. Then you’re tasting a big, boldly structured Cabernet with deep concentrated black fruits with intriguing dusty, loamy, and mineral-y accents in the mix; particular blackberry, dark cherry, cassis, Mission fig, all lovely and plush.

Love is in the air and in your glass! Cheers— Here’s to Love!

Rick is your loving somm-about-town, cheering it up with love all around.

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or over 9 years I have been working with women and men in helping them to live healthier and happier lives. My main focus is to inspire them to have a better relationship with their body and food, to live more and weigh less without having to diet again!

WHAT IS A DIET? A diet is a way of eating which we are emotionally attached.

Meaning if I eat a particular way I will feel good about myself. If I don’t I feel terrible.

WHY DO YOU THINK YOU FEEL SO BAD ABOUT YOURSELF WHEN YOU BREAK YOUR DIET? The reason is that you really feel uncomfortable about maintaining or gaining weight. Most women are not ok with how they eat because they are not ok with how they look and feel about themselves.

When a normal eater may think…I could improve my health and lose a couple of pounds and then simply cut out the desserts.

A binge eater feels bad about their current weight or even weight range.

WHEN YOU ARE EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED TO A CERTAIN WEIGHT AND THAT SCARES YOU, THEN YOU ARE EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED TO FOOD. At this point you should understand where this can lead you…first emotional eating then to dieting then to binge eating.

It is a vicious cycle. Shame and guilt around food almost always results in binge eating.

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BY NADIA POPOVA CHANGING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BODY AND LEARNING TO LOVE IT AND NOURISH IT IS THE FIRST STEP TO GAINING CONTROL AROUND FOOD. You need to find a solution to your relationship with your body before you can have a healthy relationship with food. Going on a diet is a sign of poor body image and it triggers the cycle of self- loathing and binging.

I know that many of you may think that allowing to love your body as it is would send me to eat even more. But if you think about it what you have been doing for so many years…had it actually helped you?

BODY SHAME ACTUALLY FUELS YOUR BINGING AND UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD. It is a natural biological instinct to listen to our body and what it needs in terms of nourishment and love. Many of us ignore those natural feelings and turn to a restricting diet.

AN EXERCISE TO TRY THIS WEEK… Be more aware of how you feel and what your body needs. Does it need nourishment?

Does it need deep relaxation such as meditation? Does it need movement? Does it need emotional support? Listen to what your body naturally needs before turning to a restrictive diet or compressing those needs with food.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Real love is a pilgrimage,” declared author Anita Brookner. “It happens when there is no strategy, but it is very rare because most people are strategists.” That’s the bad news, Aries. The good news is that you have more potential than ever before to free your love of strategic maneuvering and manipulation.

For the foreseeable future, I invite you to drop all romantic agendas and simply make yourself extra receptive to love’s teachings. Are you ready to learn what you don’t even realize you need to know?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the near future, I’ll be pleased if you dole out lavish praise to allies who enchant you. I will celebrate if you deliver loving inspirations and lush invitations to those who help you fulfill your reasons for being here on the planet. To get you in the mood, here are some suggested provocations. 1. “Your body makes mine into a shrine; holy, divine, godtouched.” — Ramona Meisel. 2. “Your luster opens glories on my glowing face.” —Federico García Lorca. 3. “All night long if you want. We’ll tell our secrets to the dark.” —Gayle Forman. 4. “I’ll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours.” —Bob Dylan. 5. “We are each other’s harvest. We are each other’s business. We are each other’s magnitude and bond.” —Gwendolyn Brooks.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In Gemini author Orhan Pamuk’s novel Snow, the main character Ka asks a woman named Ipek, “What is the thing you want most from me? What can I do to make you love me?” Ipek’s answer: “Be yourself.” In the coming days, Gemini, I would love you to engage in similar exchanges with those you care for.

According to my understanding of the astrological omens, now is a favorable time for you and your best allies to shed all fakery and pretense so that you may be soulfully authentic with each other— and encourage each other to express what’s most raw and genuine.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Are you in the mood to make extravagant gestures in behalf of love? Are you feeling an urge to move beyond your habitual approaches to intimate togetherness as you dare to engage in fun experiments? Now is a good time for such behavior with allies you trust.

To spur your imagination, immerse yourself in the spirit of this poem by Nizar Qabbani: “I abandon my dictionaries to the flames, / And ordain you my language. / I fling my passport beneath the waves, / And christen you my country.” Your homework: Dream up and carry out a playful and audacious venture that will energize one of your close relationships.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I’ve created a list of splashy titles for stories or poems or songs or artworks or dances that you could compose for beloved allies or people you want to be beloved allies. I hope my list inspires you to get gushy and lyrical. I hope you’ll be creative and marvelous as you express your passionate appreciation.

Here are the titles: 1. Glistening Passion. 2.

Incandescent Rapture. 3. Succulent Dazzle.

4. Molten Luminosity. 5. Splashy Fire Bliss. 6.

Shimmering Joy Beams. 7. Opulent Delirium. 8.

Wild Soul Synergy. 9. Sublime Friction. 10. Fluidic Gleam Blessings. 11. Throbbing Reverence. 12.

Sacred Heart Salvation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Eve Ensler tells us, “You have to give to the world the thing that you want the most, in order to fix the broken parts inside you.” This is perfect counsel for you to carry out in the coming weeks, Virgo. Life will conspire to help you heal yourself, in dramatic and even semi-miraculous ways, as you offer the people and animals you care for the same blessings that you crave to receive. I foresee an influx of restorative karma flowing in your direction. I predict the fixing of at least some of your broken parts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In Michael Chabon’s novel The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, the character named Arthur says to the character named Cleveland, “Love is like falconry. Don’t you think that’s true?” Cleveland replies, “Never say love is like anything. It isn’t.” I propose we make that

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your meditation during this Valentine season, Libra. In accordance with astrological omens, you will be wise to purge all your preconceptions about love. Use your ingenuity to revive your innocence about the subject. Cultivate a sense of wonder as you let your imagination run wild and free in its fantasies about love and sex and intimacy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I’ll love it if sometime soon you create a situation in which you tell an ally words similar to what author Jamaica Kincaid spoke to her lover: “To behold the startling truths of your naked body frees me to remember the song I was born from.” Do you think you can make that happen, Scorpio? The astrological indicators at play in your life suggest that it would be right and sacred for you to do so.

And if there is no such ally, then I hope you will deliver the same message to your naked self. And by the way, what is the song you were born from?

(PS: There has never been a better time than now to learn treasured truths about yourself through your connections with others.)

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I’m afraid I must be downright practical and mundane in my oracle for you. Don’t hate me! I’m only reporting what the planetary omens are telling me. They say that now is a favorable time for you to practice, practice, and practice some more the fine arts hinted at by author Ivan Goncharov: “A close, daily intimacy between two people has to be paid for: It requires a great deal of experience of life, logic, and warmth of heart on both sides to enjoy each other’s good qualities without being irritated by each other’s shortcomings and blaming each other for them.” Be diligently positive, Sagittarius, as you work through the demanding daily trials of togetherness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’ll offer you a radical idea about love from author Hélène Cixous. Although it’s not always true for everyone, it will have special meaning for you in the coming months. She wrote, “It is easy to love and sing one’s love. That is something I am extremely good at doing. But to be loved, that is true greatness.

Being loved, letting oneself be loved, entering the magic and dreadful circle of generosity, receiving gifts, finding the right thank-you’s, that is love’s real work.” How about it, Capricorn? Are you up for the challenge? Are you willing to expand your capacity to welcome the care and benevolence and inspiration coming your way from others?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Actor Leelee Sobieski was mourning her romantic adventures— or rather the lack of romantic adventures. She said, “If only I could find a guy who wasn’t in his 70s to talk to me about white cranes, I’d be madly in love.” The good news is that Sobieski knows precisely what she wants, and it’s not all that complicated. The bad news is that there are few men near her own age (38) who enjoy discussing the fine points of the endangered bird species known as the white crane. I bring her predicament to your attention, Aquarius, in the hope that you’ll be inspired to be as exact and lucid as she is in identifying what you want—even as you cheat just a bit in the direction of wanting what is actually available.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I’ve never offered you the wisdom of actor Natalie Portman, but her idealistic attitude about relationships is exactly what I think you should aspire to in the coming months. She said, “I always ask myself, would I want someone to do something that wasn’t comfortable for them to do just to please me?

And the answer is no.” What do you think, Pisces?

Do you suspect it might be interesting to apply that principle to your closest alliances? I hope so.

If you do, the planetary energies will conspire to deepen your intimate bonds.

What love goal would you like to accomplish between now and February 2023? Write it down, stating it as an intention and vow. Share?

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ill and Silver Martin celebrate Valentine’s Day 2022 this month, their love enhanced by their mutual love for animals. When they first met 49 years ago, their conversation quickly led to a discovery of how they both loved horses. On their first date the following day, Silver sold Bill a horse and ended up giving riding lessons to her new beau. Sparks flew during the ride.

At the time of their wedding the following

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year, they owned two black lab dogs and five horses. Horses and dogs continued to be a part of their lives, and bonded them in more ways than they could imagine.

Bill and Silver rode horses with the Long Beach mounted police in ten Rose Parades and many other events. Their horses always included at least one rescue horse, as they were keenly aware of how the majestic horses are sometimes abused and discarded.

Silver fondly recalls her special rescue horse, Galiano, who slowly came out of his shell to show love after being horribly mistreated.

In 2007, the Martins moved from Rolling Hills and became full time Coachella Valley residents. Silver became active in Animal Samaritans where she met and befriended Lindi Biggi. In 2008, Silver became a founding member and Board Member for Loving All Animals, a new charity Lindi founded to help homeless animals.

In 2010, the story of Duroville went viral in the local news. This dilapidated migrant worker trailer park in Thermal went into federal receivership due to the unsanitary living conditions. Soon the media, looking for a new angle, reported on the hundreds of stray dogs in and near the community.

New housing plans were underway for the human residents. However, pet restrictions at the new complex would only increase the number of stray animals.

Loving All Animals decided to help the dogs in and near Duroville. Seven wonderful local veterinarians eagerly signed up for the 3-day shifts in the Duroville church, now converted into a temporary vet clinic. The dogs poured in, their humans grateful for the free services that included snacks and toys for the children. Some residents helped round up the strays who needed vaccinations, spaying, and other vet services. Coachella Valley animal welfare groups coordinated the rescue of the unclaimed stray pups.

Just as the Duroville event ended, a resident suddenly placed a matted white dog in Silver’s arms. He explained that the homeless animal lived underneath one of the trailers. The pup was soaking wet, covered in mud from the rain, and had no less than 68 ticks imbedded in his fur. The dog’s condition tugged at Silver’s heartstrings. Thom Daves, director of the old Save A Pet shelter, took the dog to his clinic for grooming and vetting.

Three days later, the Martins picked up Rolex, now neutered, vaccinated, and looking gorgeous. It was an amazing transformation with Rolex resembling a handsome Bichon.

The couple had three other dogs at the time, but Rolex fit perfectly into their pack.

Silver explains, “Bill is always there to walk our dogs, take them to the dog park, or do whatever they might need. One more dog just meant more love in our lives. They teach us so much about unconditional love. Rolex

A BOY NAMED SHEBA!

MEET RAVEN

The Humane Society of the Desert is keeping the name this sweet boy’s family gave him as he responds to it.

The HSOD in N. Palm Springs rescued him when his family was evicted. Sheba is 3 years old, a handsome mix of Lab & Shepherd, healthy and fully vetted. He is great with children and other dogs.

Call for an appointment to meet him, (760) 329-0203, 17825 N. Indian Canyon, N. Palm Springs, www.orphanpet.com.

This petite 2-yr old Tuxedo girl will “talk” to you when you pay her a visit. She is the sweetest cuddle cat.

Raven waits for a home at Kittyland in Desert Hot Springs. Call (760) 251-2700, www.kittylandrescue.org.

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BY JANET McAFEE is the best dog we’ve ever had. He’s always by our side, loyal and loving. Rolex is amazing with the other dogs in my pet sitting business.

He knows which ones need comforting, and which ones are ready for play.”

Silver has some good advice for couples, “Bill is so kind to everyone. He is always there to help with the dogs that come into my pet sitting business. Bill and I don’t always agree, but we never fight about it. We guide each other, and we always kiss good night. Bill walks our precious Rolex daily, and I usually join him for those happy times.”

Now a senior, 14-year-old Rolex is a poster dog for rescue. Rolex is an important member of Bill and Silver’s family, an integral part of all the events in their lives. Their love for dogs keeps this couple’s love even more special as they approach their fifth decade together. Bill and Silver’s motto is “Love Me, Love My Animals”.

Happy Valentine’s Day! May each of you be blessed to be with loving humans and animals to share your life with!

Janetmcafee8@gmail.com ----------------------------------Here is a partial list of local shelters and rescues where you can adopt a wonderful dog or cat.

COACHELLA VALLEY ANIMAL CAMPUS – Open 10am-4pm Mon through Sat. View the animals at all four Riverside County shelters at www.rcdas.org, 72050 Pet Land Place, Thousand Palms, (760) 343-3644. (Public) PALM SPRINGS ANIMAL SHELTER – Open only by appointment, closed Tuesday. View their animals online at www. psanimalsshelter.org, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave, Palm Springs, Call for appointment. (760) 416-5718. (Public) DESERT HOT SPRINGS ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL - Open daily 9:30-4:30. www. cityofdhs.org/animal-care-control.com, 65810 Hacienda Ave, Desert Hot Springs, (760) 329-6411 ext. 450.

ANIMAL SAMARITANS – Call for appointment. View their animals at www. animalsamaritans.org. Email acorrow@ animalsamaritans.org to foster. Located at 72307 Ramon Rd, Thousand Palms, (760) 601-3918. (Private)

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CALIFORNIA PAWS RESCUE - Call for an appointment to adopt. Located at 73650 Dinah Shore, Palm Desert. View their animals at www.californiapawsrescue.com, (760) 656-8833. (Private) HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY – Call for an appointment. This shelter has lots of big dogs and some cats, www.orphanpet.com. Located at 17825 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs, (760) 3290203. (Private) KITTYLAND – Call for an appointment to adopt a cat. 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)

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

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alentine’s Days is now behind, but why not continue the celebration with “Grooves at the

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Westin” with the number one smooth jazz trumpet-man of our generation, Rick Braun. Rick, along with Saxman Michael

Paulo February 19th 2022. Rick and Michael will certainly put on a show you won’t forget. These two highly dynamic performers that have shared the stage for over 25 years will keep your Valentine’s heart pumping. February is healthy Heart month (https://lnkd.in/g6hMjtNQ) so this will make your heart & soul feel good!

Their chemistry together is undeniable.

If you enjoy high energy smooth jazz with a touch of romanticism this is a concert you don't want to miss. I have been in the Coachella Valley for over 25 years, and I believe the Westin is one of the nicest, classiest resorts out here. General Manger Tom Scaramellino keeps making the Westin, better and better. His staff and employees make you feel like a star and the Pinzimini is one of my favorite

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restaurants for great food or kicking back and having cocktails at the bar watching your favorite sports.

Come and check out the new Backyard Venue at the Westin, a multi-milliondollar remodel of their outdoor concert venue. There has never been a better time than now to get out with some like-minded people and meet some new friends.

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hat is the difference and which one is better?

When it comes to surveillance or remote monitoring using CCTV cameras, there are industry-wide standards and preferences. So far, there are different types of cameras, but only two are worth mentioning: IP Cameras and HD-TVI Cameras.

This is because, with storage capacity no longer a problem due to lower storage device prices in general, higher quality is desired, and companies are switching to HD surveillance. In this article, we'll break down the differences between the two and describe the benefits and drawbacks of each, so you can make an informed decision. We will present a basic explanation of the fundamental distinctions between Analog HD TVI and IP cameras, which are presently the two most used CCTV systems.

IP camera vs TVI cameras – What is the Difference? - HD-TVI is an abbreviation for High Definition Transport Video Interface and IP is an abbreviation for Internet Protocol. To the majority of us, this might be meaningless.

What we need to know is what distinguishes these two technologies and why you would prefer one over the other.

HD-TVI Cameras - HD-TVI was created to be retrofitted into an existing installation where the cameras are already connected through coax cables (up to 500m) or even CAT5. The cameras are fairly inexpensive, costing around the same as old analog cameras (700 TVL).

The HD-TVI cameras, on the other hand, are "High Definition" and employ megapixel imagery. HD-TVI cameras may produce 2 or 3-megapixel images, depending on the model. The most significant advantage of TVI is that it allows you to replace your legacy analog technology cameras with very affordable cameras, thus saving money by not having to re-run expensive cables. TVI DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) handle old analog cameras and modern TVI cameras and most even accept a limited number of IP cameras.

This means you may upgrade your DVR and a few cameras to High Definition while retaining the older legacy analog cameras and replacing them only when they fail or your budget permits.

IP cameras simply operate differently than TVI cameras yet get a similar output. IP cameras

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are often connected through CAT5 cable, so if a new building has structured cabling installed to most sites, adding additional data points at the spots where cameras are required might be a straightforward process without running hundreds of meters of new cable.

However, it might not be possible that the IT department would share cables and server space with the CCTV system. Too much bandwidth is required, and it is increasingly more customary for each IP system to have its own dedicated structured cabling back to its own network rack and NVR. One significant advantage of IP is that cameras may be "PoE" — Power over Ethernet. This implies that the CAT5 cable sending the video image from the camera to the NVR (Network Video Recorder) may also carry the electricity (normal network distances of 90m generally apply). Cameras are frequently powered directly from the NVR (on systems with up to 16 cameras) or, if this is not possible, through PoE network switches.

(The table below summarizes the key distinctions between cameras)

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If you have to focus on only one technology, it would undoubtedly be IP, because there are no limits to the scale of the system that can be created with it. However, it would be unjust to only provide what may turn out to be the most expensive choice when a cheaper alternative would give the same output, in order to be fair and honest to customers when considering their specific needs. When it comes to image

quality, IP Cameras are the finest on the market, with HD-TVI a close second. However, IP Cameras are more expensive in the short term, but because they require very little maintenance, the only reason not to pick them is if you're on a tight budget and would prefer to upgrade from Standard Analog in stages, taking advantage of HD- TVIs backward compatibility feature.

You may still be wondering what to do, and how to choose your next surveillance system cameras. This is where our Eggsperts can help! Our Eggsperts are eggcellent in helping with deciding on IP or HD-TVI cameras and what your current system can accept.

Have a suggestion for our next article?

Please contact us by calling (760) 205-0105 or emailing us at tech@eggheadit.com and our Eggsperts are happy to help you with your questions or suggestions.

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JOE ROGAN, THE MEDIA AND MONEY

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ith the whole controversy raging over podcasts by comedian and former Fear Factor host Joe Rogan, let’s get an idea as to the number of people he reaches and compare that to traditional media sources.

The Joe Rogan Experience is a podcast that was first launched in 2009. Recent estimates have Rogan’s show as the most popular of all podcasts with an estimated 11 million listeners to each episode. Crime Junkie is the second most popular podcast with 6 million listeners per episode. Alexandra Cooper’s Call Her Daddy advice podcast is third with 3 million per episode.

Howard Stern on Sirius Radio is estimated to have roughly 10 million listeners to his daily satellite and streaming shows.

What about the cable news networks? Fox ‘News’ is the most popular with controversial Tucker Carlson having this highest rated program on the network at 3.5 million viewers on a typical night. The Five are next at 3.4 million followed by Sean Hannity at 3 million.

Over on MSNBC, Rachel Maddow was their toprated program with 2.2 million viewers while

Anderson Cooper was the highest rated show on CNN with an anemic 900 thousand viewers.

If we look at newspapers, the Wall Street Journal has the widest reach with 2.2 million readers. Other newspapers with subscriptions of more than 1 million include the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times.

At the end of the day, each of these broadcasters need listeners to drive revenue growth. Spotify and Sirius has each paid Rogan and Stern more than $100 million to broadcast on an exclusive basis.

Here in the United States alone, advertising revenue was estimated at $284 billion for 2021, according to Magna Global. Worldwide, ad revenues are nearly $800 billion per year.

The lion’s share of spending is on search engines at $99 billion. This is where a company pays for a higher ranking on searches. Social media sites like Facebook, TikTok, Snap and others will get nearly $60 billion.

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Video gets the next biggest share at $82 billion with cable and television networks getting $40 billion. Local stations will get $20 billion. Video services like YouTube will get $17 billion.

The written word which is newspapers and magazines are expected to have revenues of a bit less than $17 billion with newspapers getting the lion’s share. Circulation is roughly 24 million during the week and 26 million on Sunday. Thirty years ago, the circulation base was more than 3 times higher than it is today.

Audio includes radio and podcasts. These two broadcast areas will get $16 billion with podcasts getting 70% of this category. This means that all radio stations will have roughly $5 billion in revenues or one-third that of podcasts.

Billboards and other outdoor advertising will have revenues of $7 billion.

What do these numbers and statistics tell us?

The influence of someone like Joe Rogan is felt by roughly 3% of all Americans on a daily basis. The majority of us pay no attention to him. That is felt even more so by cable news networks that reach roughly 1% of the population. For all of the news and headlines that these talking heads make, most of us pay no attention.

Using advertiser dollars to determine what is most effective in reaching customers, search engines like Chrome, Edge or Firefly demand the most money. Social media gets a larger share of advertising dollars meaning they are viewed as one of the best places to reach consumers.

Traditional media sources like newspapers, magazines, radio and television are having a harder and harder time in an increasingly digital world.

For what it’s worth, the most played song on Spotify is Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” with 3 billion listens.

Haddon Libby is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Winslow Drake Investment Management. For more information, please visit WinslowDrake.com

LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF THE INJURED & CRIMINALLY ACCUSED

HOW MUCH IS MY ACCIDENT CASE WORTH?…IT DEPENDS! A 3 PART SERIES: PART 1

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am writing this missive after receiving another call last week about a sliding door that came off its hinge, hitting the V (victim) on her head. The caller asked if I had ever handled a sliding door coming off its hinge case. I realized then that the average person thinks they must hire a lawyer that has handled the most obscure case, not realizing they are all alike. We deal with the same adjusters and insurance companies.

Everyone that has been in any kind of accident, Auto, Motorcycle, Slip and Fall, Truck, Dog Bite, Loose door, Train, Boat etc., wants to know what their case is worth. If a lawyer is honest with the client, s/he will say… it depends!

All Accident/PI cases require proof of Liability (Negligence or Who is at Fault) and Damages (money called Damages, for Pain and Suffering and Loss of Earnings). Who is at fault, or liability, is the first of the start test requiring Liability and Damages to prove Negligence.

If you rear-end someone, I would think liability on the other party would be hard to prove. However, if someone rear ends you that is usually indicative of good liability.

If you are rear ended and don’t seek med treatment the damages are minimal and you would not expect to receive much, if any money, for your pain and suffering. Likewise

if you rear-end someone, and then have major injuries such as a loss of limb or vision, the damages would be good. However, why should anyone pay you for an accident, you arguably caused.

A good cases demands both Liability and Damages, and without both, lawyers usually reject a case. That does not mean there is no case, but rather that a lawyer doesn’t feel the value of the case is worth pursuing.

Another issue is the age of the V. The older the victim, the more likely the insurance company will deny and delay. This is because if the V passes before the case is settled, the heirs can only recover for the med bills and NOT pain and suffering.

In addition, if a V is rear ended, and delays seeing a doctor for 1-2 months, most PI lawyers would question the value of the case. Adjusters will argue the driver was not injured from the accident. If a month later the V started treatment, the defense would think or feel they could argue to a jury, that maybe the V slipped and fell in the shower and thought, “I was just in an accident 2 months ago, I will say it is from that?”

Of course you have to Prove whatever you allege. You can’t just say I have a Concussion or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. It has to be diagnosed and treated. In addition the claim must be filed within the Statute of

Limitations. For an accident it is 2 years…(for an Oral Contract 2 years, a Written contract 4 years and 6 months for a Government claim).

You can find Small Claims (up to $10k) forms at the Judicial Council Website……….form SC100.

Many lawyers are cautious with an injury case, where the victim has been hurt by someone else’s negligence, had treatment for soft tissue injuries, but has been talking to the insurance adjuster. That is because your lawyer will never know what was said or what the adjuster THOUGHT s/he heard the V say. I had a case with one of my best friends who went to a doctor he chose, rather than one I suggested. The nurse, when reading the doctor’s notes, thought it said he fell from a horse and hit his head. The doctor would not change his report.

Accident cases are prime targets for manipulation and conjecture. How does a lawyer show that his client, who’s been in an accident, can’t do their job properly, and thus deserves thousands of dollars in compensation? Until now, lawyers have relied on doctors to observe someone for half an hour or so and give their, sometimesbiased opinion. Soon, they might also tap the wealth of quantifiable data provided by Fitness Trackers.

A law firm in Calgary is working on the

first known personal injury case that will use activity data from a Fitbit to help show the effects of an accident on their client.

Wearable devices could become a “black box” for the human body.

Case value depends on what you ask?

Well, cases have different values for many reasons. Is Liability clear? Are damages computable? Was the treatment consistent after the accident or were there delays or breaks in treatment. Was there a Loss of Earnings? The court’s jurisdiction is also a factor? For instance a case in LA is worth more than a case in Riverside. This is because jury verdicts are higher in LA. DALE GRIBOW Representing the Injured and Criminally Accused “TOP LAWYER” - California’s Prestige Magazine, Palm Springs Life (PI/DUI) 2011-22 “TOP LAWYER” - Inland Empire Magazine PERFECT 10.0 AVVO Peer Rating “DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE OR TEXT AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT... CALL A TAXI, LYFT OR UBER….THEY ARE A LOT CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME” For questions or suggestions for future columns contact dale@dalegribowlaw.com or 760-837-7500

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