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WINNERS OF ‘S SUMMER SHOWDOWN 2014!

Right On, Right On

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Rae Of Hope

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Chris Vallata

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Salsas Restaurant

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Grand Scovell slides in for the Win at The Hood’s “SUMMER SHOWDOWN”

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Publisher & Editor Tracy Dietlin Art Director Robert Chance Sales Team Raymond Bill, Lisa Morgan, Alaina Majiros Classified Manager & Nightlife Editor Phil Lacombe Features Writer Lisa Morgan, Judith Sulkin, Denise Ortuno Neil, Heidi Simmons, Writers/Contributors: Lisa Morgan , Robin Simmons, Rick Riozza, Lola Rossi, Craig Michaels, Bronwyn Ison, Haddon Libby, Rachel Montoya, Angela Janus, Janet McAfee, Heidi Simmons, Dale Gribow, Raymond Bill, Jack St. Clair, Rob Brezny, Amanda Dorta, Eleni P. Austin, Curtis Hendricks, Noe Gutierrez, Sunny Simon, Richard Weiss, Dr. Peter Kadile, Dr. Maria Lombardo, Bruce Cathcart, Patte Purcell, Julie Buehler, Flint Wheeler, John Paul Valdez, Laura Hunt Little, Rebecca Pikus, Scott Pam, Richard Noble, Karen Creasy, Trooper Ramsey, Monica Morones, Shawn Mafia Photographers Laura Hunt Little, Lani Garfield, Chris Miller/ Imagine Imagery Distribution Phil Lacombe, William Westley

Contents Grand Scovell.................................... 3 The Hood’s Summer Showdown..... 5 LMS- Right On, Right On................. 7 Life Without A Cell Phone................ 8 Community- Rae Of Hope............... 9 Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 11.......... 9 Desert Women’s Show................... 11 Consider This - Ought..................... 12 Art - Chris Villata............................. 13 Pet Place.......................................... 14 The Vino Voice................................ 15 Club Crawler Nightlife................... 16 Pampered Palate - Salsas.............. 18 Screeners........................................ 20 Book Review................................... 21 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local........... 23 Dale Gribow.................................... 23 Safety Tips....................................... 24 ShareKitchen.................................. 24 Crater Lake’s Chef Challenge........ 24 Sports Scene................................... 25 Sports.............................................. 26 SafeHouse Golf Tournament......... 26 Free Will Astrology......................... 27 Mind, Body & Spirit........................ 28 Life & Career Coach........................ 29 Beauty............................................. 29 Comics - Weiss Cracks.................... 30

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ast Thursday night, punk rock band Grand Scovell came out of nowhere, San Jacinto actually, and blew everyone away with their unbridled, highenergy performance to win The Hood’s “Battle of the Bands”.

They are comprised of: Danny Gililland, 35, (bass, vocals); Gilbert Espinoza, 31, (rhythm guitar, vocals); Eddie Dyer, 28, (lead guitar) and Ricky Adame, 28, (drums).

Grand Scovell performed in the first round of the 3 week preliminary competition where they competed against Accidental

Kings, Hive Minds and Sunday Funeral. The other bands were great but when Grand Scovell, who played last, took the stage you could hear everyone saying “who are they and where did they come from? They’re amazing!”

They came out swinging on their first song and never stopped. They were truly a breath of fresh air. Also impressive is that they brought about 20 people with them from the Hemet/San Jacinto area where they were all raised and still live, with the exception of Gililland, who now resides

in Menifee. Their band name even comes from the two street signs of the corner in San Jacinto where Espinoza’s grandparents raised him.

“We have a great bunch of supporters who go with us to all our out of town shows,” shared Gililland during a recent interview.

They also won over many new desert fans that night with much buzz going on during the next couple weeks of competition regarding how great they were.

The musicianship was extremely tight and cohesive, which Gililland says is a testament to the fact they have known each other forever and have been playing together for years.

“Ricky and Eddie have known each other since kindergarten,” stated Gililland, “and Gilbert and I have known each other since 1996. Back then I was in another band called Caddywampus and Gilbert used to walk by the practice pad and stick his head in and try to be cool. Then in 2006, we were in a band together called Four Anxious Minds.”

When asked how to spell Caddywampus, Gililland said laughing, “Let me check the tattoo on my belly.”

“And back in 2003 Gilbert and I were in a punk band called No Way Out,” shared Ricky Adame.

Grand Scovell has been together since November of 2012. “It all came together after Four Anxious Minds fell apart because it seemed nobody was taking it serious and had lost their motivation except maybe Gilbert. Then a friend gave Ricky our number and here we are,” said Gililland.

They have recorded a 7 song demo and are currently recording a follow up that will have 8 songs. “We recorded at Eddie Casillas (Voodoo Glow Skulls) Dog Run Studio in Riverside,” said Dyer.

“For now they are just demos to hand out at our shows,” said Gililland. “We won’t do a record release party until we have a real CD with a label behind us.”

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performed in numerous venues including; House of Blues in Anaheim, Mission Tobacco Lounge and Pixels both in Riverside, The Vault in Temecula, The Queen Mary in Long Beach and several locations in Hemet. They are now looking forward to doing more shows here in the desert.

“The punk scene is really dying in the Hemet area. It’s moved more towards metal bands,” shared Adame. “Back in the late 90s, early 2000s it was really popping with punk bands but somewhere metal seemed to take over,” added Espinoza.

“We really think it’s time to bring the punk scene back to Hemet/San Jacinto,”

insists Gililland. “And we are really excited about doing shows down in the desert.”

The guys shared that before this competition they had never performed in the desert and weren’t familiar with any of the bands here. “We got a really warm reception while we were there for the Battle of the Bands,” shared Dyer.

I asked them how they found out about the competition and Espinoza, who is an employment counselor for the County of Riverside explained, “I used to work with Pat and Colin Hood’s sister, Abbey, and I gave her our demo almost 2 years ago and then she gave it to them. She went on to another job but about 6 months ago I thought of The

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Hood again and I emailed them and they contacted us about doing the competition.”

While the competition was fierce for the finals, with the other 2 preliminary week’s winners, Burning Bettie and Right On Right On, going full throttle for the win, it was Grand Scovell who the judges unanimously voted the overall “Battle of the Bands” winner of the $1000.00 check.

When I asked them what they thought about winning the competition their responses were: “We couldn’t believe it!” stated Dyer.

Espinoza said “We didn’t think we had a chance in hell!”

Adame shared, “It was unknown territory for us and we never expected to win.”

“To be quite honest I felt like we were the outsiders and coming into the Coachella scene that there might be a concerted effort to make sure a local band won,” shared Gililland. “So when we won the first one I was so flabbergasted and thrilled it made us even more excited for the finals.”

I asked who their influences were growing up.

Dyer: Rancid, Metallica, Gwar, Nofx Adame: Nofx, Rancid, Pennywise Espinoza: Operation Ivy, Strung Out, Rancid, AFI, Caddywampus Gililland: Beatles, Rancid, Nofx, Operation Ivy I asked the guys what their future goals were for the band and if they were hoping to get a record label interested in them.

Espinoza replied: “We would love to

have a good, honest label come along that would want to support us and be straight up that really loves punk music.”

“This is the first band that I’ve been in where I feel like everyone is really taking it serious and not just playing for fun. If we could end up making a living doing this I think we would all be happy about that,” insisted Gililland.

I see great things ahead for Grand Scovell. They have barely scratched the surface here in the Coachella Valley and they have the potential to be the next big punk band. Keep your ears open. Their next show will be at The Hood on Saturday, October 18.

You can check them out on facebook. com/GrandScovell.

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Summer Showdown: Battle of the Bands at The Hood Bar- August 2014

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uring the month of August I was fortunate enough to be included on the judging panel for The Hood’s Summer Showdown: Battle of the Bands. I was joined by Brian Blueskye from CV Independent and Ming Bob of Ming Bob Productions, with Robin Linn of Desert Rock Chronicles sitting in for Bob the first week. CV Weekly’s Phil Lacombe served as the host for the event.

There were 3 weeks of preliminary rounds with 4 bands performing each week and the winning band advancing to the finals, which took place last Thursday, August 28. The

winner of the first week was Grand Scovell, who ended up winning the Finals and the $1000 check from The Hood. The second week the winner was Right On Right On, who took third place in the Finals and a 100.00 gift card to Guitar Center and Burning Bettie, who won the third week, placed second in the Finals, garnering them a $250 check.

I have to mention what a great job Hood promoter Jack Kohler did putting this event together. I also have to give a shout out to Pat and Colin Hood for providing the venue for these bands to perform and compete.

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competed, gave it their all, and did a great job.

Aside from the 3 Finalists: Grand Scovell (winner, on this issue’s cover), Burning Bettie (second place and on CV Weekly’s cover on 8-21-14, check out article online) and Right On Right On (third place with article in this week’s issue), there was a cornucopia of talent that truly amazed me as I had not seen any of these bands perform before, with the exception of the Hive Minds, who I watched do one song at the CV Music Awards in May (they have appeared in several articles in CV

Photo By Marco Combs Weekly including Derek Jordan Gregg on the cover of the 8-7-14 issue).

To say I was impressed and blown away by the caliber of talent is an understatement.

There were several standout bands and I would like to mention a few of them in the notes that I took from the judging table.

Kyd Icarus- They came out and on the first song all I could say was “Wow!” Guitarist Juan Espino, aka “Q”, was absolutely phenomenal and should definitely be nominated for next year’s Best Guitarist continue to page 6

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at the CV Music Awards. I say the same for frontman Krystopher Do, who came out like a pro and took command of the stage and every beat of every song reminding me of a mix of Mick Jagger, Brandon Boyd and Prince.

They even performed 2 ballads showing their versatility. I see huge success for these young men. They will be performing Friday, Oct. 24 at Schmidy’s Tavern.

Burning Bettie- While I had heard frontman Giorg Tierez perform solo acoustic, I was not prepared for what he was going to bring to the competition with his full band.

They started out with a grunge sound then moved to a high energy song with punk undertones. They flowed seamlessly from one song to another and out of all the bands that competed in the 4 weeks they are the band that I still have 3 of their songs stuck

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Plastic- Again I have to comment on the frontman, Carrick O’Dowd, as he came out and was mesmerizing with his guttural screams and raw energy and passion. The bass player even lost his glasses on stage but kept playing and never missed a beat.

Their songs build up to a crescendo that makes you want to go along for the ride and they possess great musicianship. I also see a bright future for these young men.

Hive Minds- CV Weekly has done several articles on them and there is a reason.

Because they are awesome! Derek Jordan Gregg knows how to command the stage and hold the audience in the palm of his hands.

He is also a gifted songwriter and had just

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Right On Right On is Still Right On Track to Becoming Your Favorite Jam Band

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written a song 2 days before “I Want to Be Over You,” and performed it like he had been singing it for months. “Firewater” is foot stomping goodness and I didn’t want it to end. “Mexican Lady” is also hit-worthy. They came across like consummate professionals.

Gutter Candy- Frontman Shawn Mafia exudes sexuality, cockiness and humor.

He reminded me of a combination of Sean Wheeler and Jesse Hughes, which is a compliment. With its in your face lyrics, “Put it Right Here,” really drove it home. They were very entertaining. The bass player was also a standout with his amazing classic rock scream and vocals. I can’t wait to watch Shawn strut his stuff at their next show.

Subourbon Outlaw- These guys know how to rock. They came out strong and balls to the wall rock with a punk flavor. They were technically tight and the drummer was amazing. Shane Wetzel’s vocals were impressive and I look forward to hearing this band perform again soon.

Sunday Funeral- This band was engaging with 2 lead vocalists. The drummer was awesome and I enjoyed the keyboards, which added layers and texture to their songs. You can see them perform next at Schmidy’s Tavern on Friday, September 26.

Accidental Kings- This band had the toughest spot of being the first band on the first week. They showed strong instrumental musicianship on songs like “Astral” and Scarlet” and got better as they got more comfortable throughout their set.

Electric Lucie- This band seemed to have the most “desert rock” sound. Their bass player was the standout in the band.

Gojiro- With a seasoned bass player, a talented guitarist and a female lead singer with quite a vocal range, this band was very different from the others.

All said and done I think this was the favorite part of my summer. Thanks to The Hood, the bands and everyone involved for making August in the desert NOT suck!

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ight On Right On is what would happen if you put the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the band Phish in a blender and added a shot of happy.” That is what award winning radio personality, Bradley Ryan (RR Broadcasting’s Mix 100.5), had to say of this four piece, local born and raised band of troubadours. At their core, these music makers are a jam band that grew from a simple but strong blues-rock foundation and developed into an eclectic power posse with a magic bag of original tunes that could fill an average work day with overtime. If there was a ska/funk/blues/jazz/ pop/alternative EDM/rock chart, these guys would own it.

The band contains four exclusively talented musicians: Adam Gainey on lead vocals, guitar and bass; John Quinn on lead

guitar; Ben Crowson on drums and Wes Gainey on synth and bass. Quinn, plays the guitar with the heart and hands of an old soul while keeping his licks and overall sound creatively fresh and unexpected. The band’s addition of Wes on his MicroKorg synth and Music Man Bongo 4 bass one year ago has now become seamless and an intrinsic part of their sound. Adam takes on the vocal mic and lead guitar with absolute soulful finesse while Ben anchors the vast array of creativity being conducted before him.

Like no other local band I’ve seen, these four play so psychically together, one might think that they’ve played their songs exactly that way hundreds of times before. The truth of the matter is, while every song has its structure, even the players don’t know how it’s going to turn out “this time”. They

make the unrehearsed look and sound flawlessly fantastic. Their superpower is their intuition which they use to create incredible music right before your eyes. You will NEVER see the same Right On Right On show twice.

It’s a kind of magic you don’t find with just any combination of players. The overall musicality of this band is legitimate, but above and beyond that, they have something that many bands find themselves lacking after years of playing – pure joy. “This band really came together over campfires and barbecues,” shared Ben. “We just enjoy hanging and playing with each other. I think our live shows emit that energy.”

According to front man Adam, when they first started getting together, “We just wanted to hang out and play. Pursuing gigs wasn’t a direction we were altogether sure we wanted to go in at first. None of us really intended it. We all have jobs and/or kids. But once we started playing in front of people, the vibe we created together would seem to just grow in the room. The reciprocation you get from a room full of people when they hear it and feel what you’re doing...well, there’s something about that that makes you

want to go after it over and over again.”

Right On Right On is yet further testimony to the desert’s growing and intensely talented music scene. They have won in the early rounds of the last two Battle of the Bands they’ve competed in. But their real prize is their growing fan base. While their intuitive and creative evolutionary style of playing is thrilling to watch, capturing a good representation can be incredibly difficult in a studio. So to truly see and hear what this band uniquely delivers, for now, you will have to make it to a live show. That being said, if you’re needing an infusion of pure musical rock and roll joy (the kind that makes you throw your fist in the air like Judd Nelson at the end of the Breakfast Club) the boys of Right On Right On will be happy to accommodate.

Right On Right On will be at Schmidy’s Tavern in Palm Desert this Saturday night, September 6th. Local artists, Techno Hillbillies and I.J. Paleface will be joining them. This free show will start at 8pm.

You can follow Right On Right On at facebook.com/RightOnRightOnMusic and www.rightonrighton.com

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Life Without a Cell Phone: A Modern Day Dilemma

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y text messages stopped coming in the past couple of days. I live by text messages and my phone and instant access to my e-mails and of course the Internet. It was annoying but I rest assured, I would call Verizon Wireless to save the day and fix my tech issue. So, I called and a cheerful young man took the call and apologized for the inconvenience. Little did I know what inconvenience actually awaited me. He of course transferred me to another department because no department can do more than one task, it would give the employees too much autonomy and the customer too much service. Better to have division of labor and keep all information separated.

The next gentleman was also very polite and apologized for my situation but assured he could fix it. “Just type in star (128).” Panic washed over me. “What will this do?” The man stated with the certainty of a surgeon, “It’s a software update that should do the trick.” I have an iPhone 4 that I purchased in Spring 2011. I’ve never cracked the glass and I have never, ever opted to press the button for software update. I don’t know why but I’ve never trusted the “update.” Why is it necessary to update something that is already working?

Perhaps it was time to push my paranoia aside and move ahead with the technological fix of the day. So, I pressed the star key and three numbers (the exact number has been lost in a phone that this code was supposed to have fixed). Nothing. The man was perplexed.

“Where are you located?”

I found his question to be oddly personal for something so technical. “Well, where I am in this moment is different every moment.” I confused him. “I’m traveling, so what does this matter where I am. I’m trying to get my text messages to send and receive.” There was a pause. Well, I have to turn in a ticket and if I cannot tell them where you are located, they will reject the ticket. This will usually take 48 hours. So, where will you be over the next 48 hours?” Again, I expressed that I would be traveling. He said he would try to push the ticket through but the other department really didn’t like not knowing where I was. I explained the absurdity of this situation with a “what if” scenario. “So, if I am a truck driver traveling across America, my “wireless” company cannot help me because I am “mobile?” But your company sells mobile phones. We live in a wireless, mobile age. Does this not seem

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ridiculous to you?” He agreed with me and his frustration with the red tape was starting to come through. “I’ll do what I can for you to push this through. Just give me the name of a city you’ll be nearby. So, I gave him the name of a major city nearby. “If nothing happens in 48 hours, call us back,” he said, lacking all the confidence that once resonated in his voice at the start of the diagnosis.

Two hours later, my phone blinked on and then off a few times and then froze on the shiny silver apple with a bite out of it. I think that piece of the apple was once the soul. It was no longer working at all. All I did was press the star button and pushed in three numbers to fix my text message. Now, nothing worked. I was in meetings until 5pm but figured I’d stop at a Verizon authorized dealer on my way out of town. I needed my phone to coordinate a video shoot at High Mountain Hideout, a music festival on top of a remote mountain and of course, the directions and everyone I needed to contact was hidden away inside that evil orbing silver apple. The gentleman at the counter looked at me like I was an idiot that didn’t know how to turn on my phone.

I said nothing. Then he handed me a card.

“Maybe this lady can help. I think your phone is dead. She might be able to recover some of your data.” Now, it was real. Verizon rep pronounced my phone DOA. “Well, I should qualify for an upgrade; they tried selling me earlier in the day.” So, I asked for the cheapest deal so I could have a phone for the weekend while traveling. A few taps on the keys and he said, “The cheapest I can do is about $300.”

I lost it. I exploded. Really, liar? I spoke with a rep earlier that said I was eligible for an upgrade for FREE plus activation, of course.

Now this guy on a Labor Day Friday wants to take advantage of my situation. I grabbed my phone from him and pointed at him. “You are a dirty rat liar, sir and ought to be ashamed of yourself.” Back in the car, fighting through strip mall parking hell on a holiday for those who labor.

So, I head out onto the highway (cue Judas Priest song “Heading Out To The Highway”) with a rough idea of where I am going. It’s going to be dark when I arrive at this remote location. I have no choice. I am already late.

The show must go on! What will be will be… we did function as humans in a civilized society before cell phones, why not try that again. It would be a return to simpler times. Sure, I’d probably have to waive someone down on the mountain and ask for directions. I would have to forgo access to my e-mails and voicemails.

The text message debacle had prepared me for this, I was certain. It was the Universe telling me to disconnect, be present, and be in the moment. Breathe.

The ancient New Mexican landscaping erupted from red Earth dotted with green pinon pines. The smell of fall and roasted green chili hung heavy in the air. The sky awash in colorful orange, yellow, purple and red against a brilliant blue canvas dotted with white pillow clouds. Ah, yes, silence, beauty, presence.

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However, the nervous twitch in my hand keeps reaching for my phone. Nothing’s changed; the apple still shines silver in the screen. The check engine light pops on the dash in the darkness. I should turn back. I pay for roadside assistance. The brake light flashes on. I can’t call roadside without a phone. I pull over to debate myself. One of me lost the argument and I’m heading out to the highway…I’ve got nothing to loose at all!!

I enjoy the sunset once again as I wind along cliffs carved out by the river that parallels the road. I pass Dennis Hopper’s house as I coast through Rancho de Taos. The life isn’t present any more but he certainly left a landmark to remember and the theater he once owned to screen his film “The Last Movie,” over and over again since the studios didn’t want it, is alive again as a gathering place, Old Martina’s Hall. The mountain road climbs, headlights fade at every turn. A deer stares at me nonchalantly as I drive past. Fourwheel drive required beyond this point, the sign warns. The temperature drops rapidly at this 10,000 feet plus elevation. A rough road turns upward past massive chalets that look over the ski resort.

Finally, a flashlight signals through the blackness of night and waves me over to a pop-up tent check-in. There are no security guards, no cops here, no gates, and no lines aside from a few cars behind me. Just a table and a couple of shoeboxes guarded by a young woman bundled up in clothes and the guy with the flashlight. He approaches my window. His concern is parking. The event has exploded with fest goers this year and cars are parked along the mountain road. I explain I am the camera crew and within a minute, I am given credentials and escorted up the road. My high beams catch an ocean of tents before I’m told where to park. I’m greeted with a cold beer and a thank you for coming to film the event. By now, I’ve forgotten I even had a phone. I can hear the music in the distance and that is all that really matters. I

made it. More importantly, I made it without GPS on my phone, without text messaging friends while driving or calling to coordinate.

It was old school. There was a plan to arrive at a destination and all arrived for the purpose of music even though, the first thing out of everyone’s mouth was the warning to me that there was no cell service at 10,000 feet above sea level. Then, the conversation returned to human matters- beer, food and music. Three days of epic conversations around bonfires, with everyone making food, sharing what they had, musicians from Peru, Senegal, and America, finishing sets and supporting other acts before impromptu sessions formed into early morning sunrise sing-a-longs. No one cared about cell service. People used pen and paper to exchange contact info. No one freaked out about not being able to find someone on Facebook or to be able to text them their contact info. It was a return to a simpler time.

Then, Jane’s Addiction played in my stereo, from a CD… “Coming down the mountain!

Everybody has their own opinion…cash in now honey, cash in miss smith, cash in now!”

I wanted to turn back. We all did. No one wanted to leave the tranquility, the comradery of the moment but civilization called. The musician from Peru, who was applauded by all, would return to Las Vegas to earn a living as a street musician. The other bands would follow similar paths back to day jobs. And I would return to a number of e-mail and Facebook inquiries with concerned people who would turn angry by the third day of not receiving a response from me. Some thought I might be dead. Crazy how concern turns into a veil for ego and the reality is most people really want to know why you are not responding to them.

No one ever assumed technology would fail at the hands of a Verizon tech and I would be forced to make a decision to carry on like a wayward son without a cell phone and fulfill my promise to film High Mountain Hideout Music Fest. Now, I know why they call it “hideout” fest. For those of you who feel three days without a response is inappropriate…if your phone doesn’t ring, it’s probably me. One of our greatest generational challenges will be how we communicate as we expand from tribal to global communities. It will require one key ingredient that communication has always required, patience to listen.

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ward winning news reporter, Bianca Rae, didn’t take it lightly when she noticed the trend of young girls crowding around her while on location covering news stories for KESQ. She felt a deep sense of responsibility. “I am very proud and grateful that I started getting involved on the path toward my passion when I was young. I am blessed I had that guidance at a young age. If you start young, you have more time to accomplish everything you set out to do. I want to be part of helping young girls get on the right path when they are young, at this molding stage of their lives.” More than words, this young woman of action has founded her own non-profit organization and is inviting Coachella Valley middle school girls from all three districts, to a free all day event in hopes of giving them some of the same guidance that has helped her on the road to a successful career and life.

Bianca moved to the desert for her first job, fresh out of Missouri State, with KESQ. From the very start, she involved herself with local charities and fundraising. Most specifically, her efforts have been focused in partnership with Loving All Animals, where she adopted her beloved dog, Jack.

She was instrumental in finding homes for over 200 animals displaced from the Indio shelter when it was shut down. “I think it’s easy to promote charities from this platform,” Rae shared. “I think you should. I have learned a lot about working with nonprofits, especially from working with Loving All Animals. The Bianca Rae Foundation just received 5013c approval, and I look forward to working alongside the other local charities here in the desert for the greater good.”

This month, the Bianca Rae Foundation working in conjunction with KESQ/CBS will host the Rae of Hope Retreat at the Miramonte in Indian Wells. It will be a day of break out groups where middle school girls can learn about health, wellness, beauty and leadership. “I’ve been thinking that I should honor the fact that these girls put us on a pedestal and use that as a platform to give them inspiration, influence and direction,” shared Rae. “Perhaps if young girls hear about morals, values and life lessons from others who are successful and carry a bit of celebrity status, it will resonate more with them than the other kinds of advice they might be getting from peers or other more negative influences,” she stated passionately. “If they hear about how we take care of ourselves, from the simple things like washing your face every night, what you put in your body, to getting

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involved in your community, maybe we can help set them on a path to happy and fulfilled lives.”

“I’ve cut a lot of mistakes out of my life due to what I’ve learned at retreats like this one. I learned about respecting myself, being respected by my peers and elders, and how these things would get me much further in life. I want these girls to know that the younger you start, the better you’ll do.

I’m still fairly young, but I’ve always had a clear focus. It’s about setting yourself apart from the crowd. To be irreplaceable, you have to be different. And I don’t want them to just be told, I want them to be shown.”

The Free retreat will be held at the Miramonte Resort and Spa in Indian Wells, Saturday, September 20th, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Other anchors and reporters from KESQ will be present to speak as well. You can register at www.kesq.com. Space is limited, so register right away if you are interested.

For more information about the event, go to www.biancaraefoundation.org.

eek #11 brought over 20 performers, plus several on standby, to get their shot at entering the finals on Sep 17th at the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition! The audience cheered for their favorite musicians as well as for fantastic audience giveaways from the Mary Pickford Theater such as watches, keychains, t-shirts, and sunglasses. In the end it was Juls Phillips from Idyllwild who was declared the first place winner! Juls took home a facial and peel certificate from EstheticX.Obsession Massage & Wax Bar and earned a spot in the finals where she’ll compete for the grand prizes of a 3 day, 2 night trip to Las Vegas from Crater Lake Vodka, a 1-3 track recorded demo plus 12 hours of studio time from S.I.R. Entertainment Studios as well as $500 of music gear from Musicians Outlet. A close second place was awarded to Emerah Marie who chose to take home a movie ticket and concession package from the Mary Pickford Theater. Third place was awarded to Qeu aka Juan Espino, and his drummer, Dillan Bailard, who also decided on a movie ticket and concession package from the Mary Pickford Theater.

THANK YOU to ALL of our performers at the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition for putting on a great show AND for being so supportive of the other artists: Jim Holiday, Mike Sick-boy, Tanya Nunez, Tyler La Salle,

Luis Iglesias, Gustavo Casillas, Patrick, Bonnie Blue and the God Worshippers, Freddy Live, Daniel Scope, Brianna Finnell, Barbara Ascencio, Paul Vasquez, Stephen Martinez, Andy Ks, Alfa Cologne and Madison Ebersong.

I hope to see you all next week! Look for coverage of this week’s event and the announcement of winners in the next issue of Coachella Valley Weekly! SPECIAL THANKS to all of our sponsors: S.I.R. Entertainment Studios, Musicians Outlet, Crater Lake Vodka, EstheticX.Obsession Massage & Wax Bar, Wet & Wild Palm Springs, Vargas Arts, CV Weekly and Mary Pickford Theater and our newest sponsor Abe’s Brand Dressing & Happy Sushi.

Remember, the Tilted Kilt Open Mic Competition is ALL AGES and runs EVERY WEDNESDAY. YOU may compete EVERY week!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to our overwhelming number of interested performers, sign in starts at 7pm and will be closed at 7:45pm.

BRING YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY and FANS and note that the competition runs from 8-11pm so be sure your friends and family know to stay until the end to voice thier vote!!! For questions or information about sign-up, please go to Facebook. com/TiltedKiltOpenMicCompetition or contact creator and host, Morgan James at OpenMicContact@gmail.com or (714) 6511911

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gua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is pleased to welcome the upcoming 7th annual Desert Woman’s Show to their conference center, Saturday and Sunday, November 15 & 16, 2014. The Woman’s Expo is expected to draw over 3,000 attendees and will shine the spotlight on women’s issues while focusing on fall fashions and accessories, home décor, nutrition and fitness, personal development and Chef samplings. This popular event will feature over 100 exhibits of local products and services, dynamic runway fashion shows, interesting seminars on today’s hottest topics and a Taste of the Valley featuring 14 local restaurants offering tasty food and wine sampling.

Saturday, the Expo doors open to the general public at 10 am, with a general admission ticket price for the day of $15 per person. Visitors can browse the many exhibits, take in a fashion show or spend the afternoon in the Sampling Salon enjoying conversation and tasty treats from top local Chefs or attend informative seminars.

If financial freedom is your goal the ladies can join Rob Schein, AIF, Managing Director and Partner of HighTower for daily sessions on how to be a leader in your financial life.

As founder of The Society of the F.E.W. (Financially Empowered Women), Rob has vowed to empower women with education and support, providing leadership and trustworthy advice specifically designed for women.

Attendees will have a choice of many informative presentations on the Garden Stage including, NY best-selling author, JJ VIRGIN, internationally recognized as an expert in weight loss resistance and turning the most challenging weight loss cases into stunning successes. JJ is a member of Mensa, a UCLA graduate and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist, a Certified Health and Fitness Instructor with advanced certifications in

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Saturday and Sunday also offers savory sampling in the Taste of the Valley for a separate wristband ticket of $15 per person featuring valley favorites including Sullivan’s, Tommy Bahamas, Johnny Rockets, Catalan, Norma’s (The Parker), Backstreet Bistro, Woody’s, Castelli’s, and more. While at Taste of the Valley enjoy live music with top jazz musicians sponsored by Woody’s After Dark.

The excitement continues on Sunday with a dynamic Luncheon Runway Fashion Show featuring a modern collection of specialty separates from GRAYSE Clothing Line, a new store set to open Fall 2014 on El Paseo from the creators of St John Knits, Marie and Kelly Gray. “Grayse is designed to dress women who love quality, luxury and style.” Kelly Gray offers “Each piece is designed with attention to detail, carefully fitted to ensure the most flattering silhouette.” This dynamic mother daughter team will join fashion editor Susan Stein on stage after the runway show during dessert and coffee. Luncheon tickets start at $70 and are available at www.

DesertWomansShow,com/tickets.aspx on September 1st.

“We are very pleased to announce Desert Regional Medical Center has sponsored 500 general admission tickets to make this event

available to everybody.” comments Diana Marlo, organizer of the Desert Woman’s Show, “As simple as registering online, women can sign up on the website and print their ticket, courtesy of Desert Regional Medical Center.

Tickets are available online on September 1st at www.DesertWomansShow.com.”

Sponsors of this dynamic two day event for women include a new title sponsor - Saxony Group, ticket sponsor - Desert Regional Medical Center, gold sponsors - Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, High Tower Financial and Clark’s Nutrition.

General Admission tickets are also available at the door, Saturday and Sunday at $15 per person and include exhibits, seminars, fashion shows, and featured Chef tasting sessions. ‘Taste of the Valley’ wristbands, also $15 per person, are good for the entire day and attendees must be 21 years of age for wine & food restaurant sampling. Sunday Luncheon Runway Fashion Show tickets may be purchased separately or included in the VIP Goddess Package (weekend all access ticket) available online at www.DesertWomansShow.com .

The 7th annual Desert Woman’s Show will run Saturday, November 15th & Sunday,

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November 16th, 2014 from 10 am to 5 pm.

Daily schedule of events and all tickets online at www.DesertWomansShow.com , and visit us on Twitter and Facebook.

For vendor information, please contact Diana Marlo at (760) 285-3903 or email at Diana@MarloProductions.com.

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lthough they were never commercially successful, bands like Television, Buzzcocks, Gang Of Four, the Feelies, Dream Syndicate and Gun Club, continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians. This is very much the case with Ought, a four piece from Montreal, Canada.

Guitarist Tim Beeler, bassist Ben Stidworthy and keyboard player Matt May emigrated from America to study at McGill University. (A much more costefficient alternative to American colleges.)

Drummer/violinist, Tim Keen came all the way from Australia. The quartet came together during the Printemps d’Erable.

(A series of student protests in Quebec, sometimes known as “Maple Spring,” a reference to Egypt’s Arab Spring).

In the midst of this thriving scene of underground politics, they began to live together in an apartment/practice space.

After non-stop woodshedding and gigging around Montreal, Ought recorded and selfreleased an EP, New Calm. That caught the attention of Constellation Records.

Constellation is a small indie label based out of Montreal. They are anti-capitalist and anti-global. Once Ought signed with the label, they recorded their first full-length, More Than Any Other Day. The album opens with “Pleasant Heart.”

Skronky guitar, thumping bass lines and walloping drums orbit around the melody for a nearly a minute before Tim Beeler’s vocals leap into the fray. The lyrics are an economical stream of conscious rant. Just as the song appears to be winding down, an extended instrumental coda ricochets through the speakers.

Three tracks, “Today More Than Any Other Day,” “Habit” and “The Weather Song,” aren’t exactly aural portraits of the band, but they feel like snapshots. The title track begins tentatively, teasing out a series of deliberate guitar chords. As drums and bass kick in, the tempo accelerates.

Beeler’s frenzied vocal delivery pivots

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from deep cynicism… “We feel like we’re sinking deeper,”… to cautious optimism.

“Today, more than any other day, I’m going to look into the eyes of the old man across me on the train and say ‘hey, everything is going to be okay’.”

“Habit” is the album’s most accomplished song. Snaking bass lines collide with fluid guitar riffs as Beeler launches into a lengthy diatribe.

Here, he shrewdly equates society’s need to hope with drug addiction.

“Well, there is something, something you believe in, but you can’t touch it and you can’t hold it.” Beeler’s righteous indignation is matched by Tim Keen’s sawing violin notes.

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Finally, “The Weather Song” blends squirrely guitar riffs and stabbing keyboard fills with a frenetic typewriter rhythm.

Beeler’s conversational tone belies his passionate quest for inner peace… “Tell me what the weather’s like, so I don’t have to go outside/And I’ll shut up and spend a week inside my head.”

Other interesting tracks include the searing “Forgiveness.” Over droning church organ and violin Beeler repeats this mantra: “Forgiveness is a drug that you take with a shrug.” Swirly and hypnotic, the instrumentation slowly gathers steam.

“Clarity” is powered by strafing, scattershot guitar riffs, pummeling drums

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and tensile bass lines. Beeler consistently challenges the status quo. “Did you get what you wanted, or are you ravaged?”

The melody and instrumentation accelerate at a punishing pace reaching dervish proportions, before collapsing in a sodden, satisfying heap.

On “Around Again,” visceral riff-age connects with see-saw rhythms. Jittery and caffeinated, Beeler wonders “Why is it you can’t stare into the sun but you can stick your head into a bucket of water and breathe deep? A pin wheeling guitar solo sparks and flickers, accentuating his dismay.”

The album closes with “Gemini,” which includes this pithy, yet contradictory couplet… “I retain the right to be disgusted by life, I retain the right to be in love with everything in sight.” Beeler’s yelping vocals dovetail with the controlled cacophony of jagged guitar and a punishing backbeat: spiraling, chaotic and confrontational, it’s a tour de force.

Ought’s music calls up myriad antecedents. The angular complexity of Television, the nervous, nerdy noise of the Feelies, the intensity of the Buzzcocks, the semi-tuneful distortions of Gang Of Four, the drone-tastic energy of the Dream Syndicate and the wigged out psychobilly blues of Gun Club. The band is not explicitly political, but it’s clear that they feed off that energy.

Brian Eno, once famously remarked that the Velvet Underground’s debut album initially sold only 30,000 copies. But, everyone who bought one of those albums started a band. It’s likely that the same will be said of Ought.

ith such an impressive portfolio, it is hard to believe that selftaught photographer Chris Villata is only 23 years old. Born and raised in Indio, this Coachella Valley native has been working hard to make a name for himself. From art events to photo shoots, he stays busy networking and expanding on his knowledge of the ever evolving art form that is photography. Villata’s enthusiasm for his art is just one of the many reasons his journey is sure to be a successful one.

MM: How did you get into photography?

CV: I got into it when I was in middle school when I had a project on what I wanted to be when I was older. I had talked to a teacher who also loved photography so he mentored me and since then I wanted to be a photographer. My first camera was a Nikon D40x.

MM: For your age you have a pretty extensive portfolio. Tell me about how you started that…….

CV: I was in High School and I starting getting into body art and then taking pictures of the body art, but I was just so much more interested in taking the pictures. I wanted to learn more about the craft of photography so I started looking up photographers and one day I was talking to a friend and she wanted to become a model and I told her ‘let’s do a photo shoot’. That’s how my portfolio got started.

MM: What kind of photography do you do?

CV: I’m mostly known for doing photo shoots, but once in a while I will do weddings, quinceaneras, maternity, and car shows.

MM: When did you make the transition from amateur to professional?

CV: I feel like I’m still learning new things, practicing new techniques, new settings, and ideas. I feel that I still have a lot to learn before entering the professional stage but practice is the only way to make that transition.

MM: Who have you worked with in the valley?

CV: I’ve worked with various models such as Alyhed Morales, Alejandra Santana, Anika Tuico, Emily Alvarez, and Rose Conde. I have

also collaborated with various artists such as David Medina (Graffiti Artist), DJ Skyhigh (Noel Ortiz), and Lady Proper (videographer and photographer.) I have worked with very talented artists and people, and was lucky to do so.

MM: Where have you shown your work?

CV: I’ve done a couple shows such as Synergy Fest, Dochella, events for Culturas and various art and music shows.

MM: Who are your favorite photographers? If you could assist any photographer who would it be?

CV: My favorites are: Estevan Oriol, Danny Steezy ,Van Styles, Brandon Jordan, Gregorio Campos. I would assist Van Styles.

MM: What would be your dream job?

And if you could photograph anyone who would it be?

CV: To be a published photographer for magazines such as GQ or Tattoo. If I could choose anyone it would be Madelyn Lance.

MM: What do you think of the art scene in the Coachella Valley?

CV: I really admire the art scene in the valley. It has come a long way and I hope to be part of it.

MM: Where do you want your career to be in 5 years?

CV: I want to eventually live in Los Angeles with a Studio taking photographs of some of the best models and the street life out there.

MM: What do you want people to know about you as a photographer?

CV: I want them to know that this is my dream, my passion, and this is what I love. To be great, well known and published would be a great addition to the road I am on with my photography. I am working hard for it and with all the criticism that comes with it, that will not stop me from doing what I love.

Everyone who supports me in what I do will always be appreciated.

You can contact Chris Villata through email CVindio1@live.com Instagram: chrisvphotography Photos by Chris Villata

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PET PLACE Summer Sun Hazards to Fido T

he intense grueling summer sun continues to heat up the Coachella Valley during September. We need to take precautions that our four-legged friends are kept healthy and safe during this hot weather. Previous columns discussed the dangers of leaving your pets outside 24 hours a day, and in cars while you run that “quick” errand. Just this week I spotted a driver get out of her car leaving a Husky dog inside while she went into the city shelter to get a dog license. We chased after her to issue a warning. She was cooperative and took the dog inside with her, but was completely surprised by the information her dog could perish this way.

Did you know that your pet’s fur may not be enough to protect them from sun damage? Veterinarian Jimmy Desmond explains, “Dogs and cats are susceptible to skin damage from the sun’s UV rays just like people. Pets can get sunburned resulting in ulcerated skin, permanent skin damage and even cancer.” Those most at risk are pets with white colored short fur, and those with lighter colored noses. Areas of their bodies

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most at risk are the nose, ears, anyplace where the hair is thin, the belly and around the mouth.

Sunscreen especially designed for pets can be applied. However, sunscreen meant for humans may contain ingredients that are toxic to animals. You can use the spray on sunscreen intended for children, but take care to avoid pet’s eyes. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your vet if you notice any suspicious growths or lesions on your pet’s skin.

Heat stroke presents a serious danger to animals in our sunny climate. Dogs and cats don’t perspire, and can only dispel heat by panting and through the pads of their feet.

Brachycephalic breeds with short noses such as Pugs, Bulldogs, and Pekingese and large dog with heavy coats are at greater risk of heat stroke. Older animals and those with existing heart or respiratory conditions are more vulnerable to this condition.

What are the most common causes of heat stroke in dogs? Strenuous exercise in hot weather should be avoided. Leaving an animal unattended in a parked car can

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be deadly. The inside of a car parked in the sunshine can turn deadly when the outdoor temperature is only 70 or 80 degrees.

Confining an animal on concrete or asphalt surfaces is dangerous. Keeping an animal outdoors in the hot weather without shade and fresh water is cruel and a recipe for disaster. Muzzling an animal while using a hair dryer can cause heat stroke during grooming.

Symptoms of heat stroke include excessive panting, staggering, stupor, seizures, excessive drooling, weakness and collapse, increased pulse and heart rate, and dark or bright red gums. Bloody diarrhea or vomiting may also be present.

Dr. Lillian Roberts of Country Club Animal Clinic in Palm Desert treats cases of heat stroke during our long summer season. Dr. Roberts advises, “Heat stroke cases should

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ALWAYS be seen immediately by a vet, but if possible the animal should be cooled down first using very cool but not ice cold water.

Of course if the dog is unconscious, it should not be submerged. Muscular dogs with short muzzles are at highest risk for heat stress. Excitement and water restriction are major risk factors – it’s not just about the temperature. Foot pads can burn just by walking across the street, this cannot be overstated.”

Prevention is the key. Take your dog for long walks in the early morning and after the sun goes down. The greatest danger from sun exposure occurs between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm. When your pup needs to go outside for potty breaks, seek out areas that are shaded. If you walk them on asphalt or concrete, check the surface with your hand first. Doggles sun glasses can protect your dog’s eyes from the intense sunlight.

Another tip from Dr. Roberts, “It’s ok to use lip protection on the nose. It’s harder to lick off, and it comes with a nontoxic sun screen as well.”

Country Club Animal Clinic is located at 36869 Cook Street, Suite 103, in Palm Desert. You can contact them at (760) 7767555. Their website www.countryclubdvm. com contains additional information to keep your pet health and happy.

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Tasting “Sideways” –A Decade Later

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ideways is probably the ultimate wine tasting movie and one of the funniest wine films around. It’s also a hardhitting one to watch at times, as it portrays a couple of the 50 ways to leave your lover. But an intelligent, fun, and moving wine movie it is, as it takes you through the beautiful and often bucolic Santa Barbara wine country. It’s also one of those movies you watch every two years or so with a great meal and bottle.

Ten years ago, as in the movie, one could get around quite easy to the local restaurants, wine haunts and wineries in and out of Buelton, Solvang, and Los Olivos with such places as The Hitching Post, Foxen, Root 246, Los Olivos Café, Kalyra and Firestone Wineries. These days, perhaps the results of the movie or more probably because the wine produced is just as good if not better, it’s a bit busier than ever.

So it’s been a decade since cinema & wine lovers were treated to the two characters, Miles and his soon-to-marry friend Jack, mix it up with wine, women, and song. And by the way—the soundtrack is some stellar up-beat jazz that I continue to play during down-time and is a perfect background at dinner gatherings. The movie won numerous international film awards, however the soundtrack got snubbed by the Oscars; the movie did win one (Best Adapted Screenplay) and the actors were nominated. Robin E. Simmons, that’s your cue. . .

But boy did the movie make waves in the wine consumption business. Out of the blue, wine nerd Miles apparently gleaned “real” wine gravitas when his praise for Pinot Noir caused sales to soar, while his disparaging rants against Merlot stopped lower-end Merlot dead in their tracks. Napa wine writer, Dan Berger, wrote: “and every winemaker who made merlot at the time probably had acid reflux for a month.”

It’s forever been referred to as the “Sideways effect” when Pinot Noir producers saw the demand and understandably raised their prices—and they’re relatively still up there. Merlot, the darling of the new vinophiles of the ‘80s and ‘90s, found mud on its face and the fans stopped ordering it, drinking instead Pinot Noir—forever speaking French by not pronouncing the “t” but inexplicably allowing a heavy “r”.

If any of you readers remember my “The Allure of Pinot Noir” and the “The Magic of Merlot” articles, we vino lovers are surely secure with the quaffs of our favorite varietals— no matter what the world is clanging for.

The economic truth however is that the movie did increase American red wine consumption. When examined by price, we saw that the negative effects of Merlot were confined mostly to the lower priced segment, under $10 per bottle, while the effects on Pinot Noir were positive across price-points, with the largest impact being on the highest price point

of $20-$40 per bottle. (And truth be told, back then there was a lot of medium-to-low priced Merlot getting a little flabby, which has since been improved on!)

As the wine steward of Pavilions at Rancho Mirage, I witness the “effect” still on-going: the clientele never complain about this-or-that Pinot Noir they’re seeking at $25 to $35. Merlot is popular under the $12 mark but we do hear qualms when it gets over that $25 hump.

Those delectable premium Merlots (over $30) however never seemed to be impacted—then or now.

Of course trying to compare Pinot Noir to Merlot beyond economics is somewhat to comparing apples to oranges—or Burgundy wine to that of Bordeaux. Indeed, Pinot Noir is the red grape of Burgundy that’s rarely blended with any other grape; Merlot, on the other hand, is one of the five blending grapes in Bordeaux that is often the predominant grape in the Bordeaux mix.

Lots of people—and every wine lover—will remember one the most memorable lines in Sideways. The scene was of Miles and Jack going to a restaurant to meet-up with their female prey. Jack doesn’t want Miles spoiling

the evening with his odd antics and tells Miles to just chill. But Miles rants: “If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am not drinking any f***ing Merlot!” In another scene, Miles also snubs another Bordeaux blending grape— Cabernet Franc.

For you wine aficionados, you caught the clever irony and inside joke of the movie (and this really isn’t a spoiler-type of info, if you’ve yet to catch the film): Miles’ favorite wine that he’s been waiting for that special occasion to open is his 1961 Château Cheval Blanc.

Well, Château Cheval Blanc, a “right bank” Bordeaux in Saint-Émilion, is a blend of Merlot with a high percentage of Cabernet Franc, which has always made for a very distinctive wine. Will Miles find that “special occasion” to enjoy this great wine? See the movie!

Interestingly, in the animated hit Ratatouille, feared critic Anton Ego visits

Gusteau’s, the restaurant in which the movie is set, and orders a bottle of 1947 Château Cheval Blanc to go with his meal. That’s because the ‘47 Cheval is probably the most celebrated wine of the 20th century. A fun foodie movie with a wink to wine lovers.

All this narrative has me thirsting for some tasty wine. Opening my wine bin, I’m spying out a good Merlot.

My favorite line in Sideways, spoken by Virginia Madsen’s character, Maya, is wine advice for the ages. When Miles said he was waiting for that special occasion to open his ‘61 Cheval, Maya matter-of-factly states: You know, the day you open a ‘61 Cheval Blanc... that’s the special occasion.

Time to fit your collectible in that quote: Amen to that! Cheers! Contact Rick at winespectrum@aol.com

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CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm CORK TREE; PD; 760-779-0123 Live Entertainment 6pm DATE SHED; IND; 760-775-6699 9pm DICKIE O’NEALS IRISH PUB; PS; 760-3252600 Lassie Jo’s Best Damn Karaoke 7pm EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760-342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm THE GRILL ON MAIN; LQ; 760-777-7773 House Band 8:45pm HARD ROCK HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9676 “Jump Off” DJ 9pm Lobby, THE HOOD; PD; 760-636-5220 John Garcia’s Album Release Party w/ Waxy and Fever Dog 8pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760345-6466 Michael D’Angelo 6pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760-366-2250 Live DJ 8:30pm KOKOPELLI’S; YV; 760-228-2589 T.B.A. 7:30pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-3252794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LIT@FANTASY SPRINGS; IND; 760-3452450 New Breed 9pm THE LOUNGE; AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888999-1995 DJ 9pm MARGARITA’S; PS; 760-778-3500 Live Music 6pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6-8pm Tim Burleson 8pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760327-4080 T.B.A. 9pm PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB; PD; 760345-0222 Trill 6:30pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S; PT; 760-365-5956 Dan Bern 8pm PJ’S SPORTS LOUNGE; YV; 760-228-1199 T.B.A. 9pm PLAN B LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND COCKTAILS; TP; 760-343-2115 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke 9pm PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161ext.230 Johnny Meza and Company 8:30pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 T.B.A. 9pm RIVIERA RESORT & SPA; PS; 760-327-8311 Martin Ross Starlite Lounge 6pm, Arnie Vilches and Friends Sidebar Lounge 10pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE; PD; 760-340-3222 Voices ( Pat Mahon and Lisa Lynn Morgan ) 6:30pm SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm SCHMIDY’S; PD; 760-837-3800 Boycott Radio, Simon Stokes and Wicked Jed 9pm SHANGHAI RED’S @ THE FISHERMAN’S MARKET; LQ; 760-777-1601 Barry Baughn Blues 8-11pm SHELLY’S LOUNGE@TORTOISE ROCK CASINO; 29 Palms; Rojer Arnold & Bobby Furgo 9pm SMOKIN’ BURGERS; PS; 760-883-5999 Ron James 6pm

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By tracy dietlin

Salsas restaurant & mariscos

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very now and then I run across a restaurant that impresses me so much I can’t stop talking about it.

That happened last week when I was invited to lunch with a couple of ladies to discuss business. I was a bit hesitant when I was told we were meeting in Cathedral City at a Mexican restaurant called Salsas, located in the Big Lots shopping center on the corner of Date Palm and Highway 111, as I had never heard of it. Diana insisted that Carol said it was her favorite place and she dined there quite often so I was on board.

My experience during lunch on Thursday was so incredible that I wanted to go back for dinner with my husband on Friday, but already scheduled plans put it off until Saturday night at which time we took another couple, Greg & Laura, with us to

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share in this awesome culinary delight which is: Salsas!!

We began with chips, tasty salsa, creamy, fresh guacamole and delicious Cadillac margaritas. All their margaritas are made with fresh ingredients and not bottled mixers, which I definitely appreciate.

Our attentive and friendly server Geovanni immediately placed before us a few shrimp dishes to try, one of which is not on the menu yet but will be added by mid-September and was unlike anything we had ever tasted. It was served in a tangy Caribbean sauce with a pineapple in the middle of the dish to enjoy with each bite of shrimp. Absolutely amazing! That can also be said for the goat soup, which literally melted in our mouths. We were told that this item might be coming off the menu,

which of course we highly recommended not doing. I’ve been craving goat tacos ever since.

For such a small restaurant their menu is extensive and the prices are half of what you would pay anywhere else. While they have all the pork, beef and chicken dishes you might want, I am here to talk about their fabulous seafood menu. Three of us chose different shrimp dishes which included; Camarones Costa Azul (bacon-wrapped shrimp stuffed with cheese and pasilla chile), Camarones Al Chipotle (shrimp in a creamy chipotle sauce) and my favorite, Camarones Poblanos (shrimp with pasilla chile & roasted corn sauce). It truly was the best shrimp dish I have ever had with the sauce being good enough to lick the plate, which of course I refrained from doing. All dishes were served with rice, beans and a small salad.

Greg chose to have the Mojarra A La Diabla (fried tilapia fish with spicy devil sauce). This is a whole fish served on your plate. He said that he orders this dish a lot when he is traveling for business and has never had better and that the complexity and layers of flavors in the fish and the sauce it was served in was a winner. We all concurred that every sauce served was unique and unlike anything any of us had tasted anywhere else.

Even though we were all stuffed, coowner of Salsas, Moises De La Torre, insisted we try dessert and we were so glad he did. The flan was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and was delicious however the star was the Pastel De Elote (homemade sweet cornbread cake) in a creamy secret sauce, which was simply divine!

I have not stopped talking about this restaurant. I urge everyone to go to Salsas Restaurant & Mariscos at 69020 E. Palm Canyon in Cathedral City and you too will discover the best Mexican food in town. Coowned by Moises and his sister Celina De La Torre this restaurant has been in business since 1995. I might add that while we were dining people were lined up outside waiting for a table. Call 760-321-6612.

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LONG SHOTS

Screeners No.128

50 to 1

In many ways it is a familiar story, but the specifics make it fresh and fun. 50 to 1 is a heart warming true story about a misfit group of New Mexico cowboys who find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. However, a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs make them -- and their horse Mine That Bird -- the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world’s horse racing elite.

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LIFE OF CRIME Elmore Leonard’s 1978 novel “The Switch” is the basis for writer-director Daniel Schechter’s faux prequel to Tarantino’s 1997 hit Jackie Brown (from Leonard’s novel “Rum Punch”). Leonard, who passed away last year, supposedly gave his blessings to Schechter and his screenplay.

The plot is about Louis and Ordell, two small time hoods, who have a harebrained plan to make a quick million by kidnap Mickey (Jennifer Aniston), the wife of Frank (Tim Robbins), a rich Detroit realestate tycoon. When Mickey is safely in their custody, they call Frank and demand a $1 million ransom for her release. Only glitch in the plan is Frank does NOT want Mickey back. In fact, he’s already filed for divorce and has another squeeze. The basic plot may remind you of 1986’s RUTHLESS PEOPLE starring Danny DeVito and Bette Midler. A lot of attention has been lavished on the 70’s vibe and the dialogue remains true to Leonard’s quirky mix of odd jargon and unexpected rambles and personal side

trips.

The character driven comedy is diverting and a few times laugh out loud funny, but there’s a familiarly and rather worn feel to the whole enterprise and the twists are not exactly a big surprise. The cast is great, but Aniston has little to do but parade around in a bad 70’s wardrobe. She excels in dark dramas, but I’m guessing this is not how her fans want to see her.

In JACKIE BROWN, Samuel L. Jackson plays Ordell. In LIFE OF CRIME, Yasiin Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, is Ordell and he steals every scene he’s in with a sly charisma. John Hawkes plays Louis, his partner in crime. Isla Fisher is fine as Frank’s mistress with ideas of her own.

I like movies that allow me to identify with, care for, or root for someone. But there weren’t really any good guys here. I guess I kind of wanted Ordell and Louis to succeed in their ever-morphing plan, but that says more about me than the movie.

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Street Kid to Movie Star

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othing is a sure thing, especially movies and horse racing. It’s fun to discover a sleeper that comes out of nowhere and connects with a wide audience. But movies that are about long shots and underdogs almost always satisfy, even when we’ve seen the same story played out many times before. We love to root for the underdog and those that believe in him or her.

Co-writer director Jim Wilson, who also produced, is a long time racehorse breeder as well as the Oscar© winning producer of DANCES WITH WOLVES. He also produced of THE BODYGUARD, WYATT EARP and MESSAGE IN A N BOTTLE with partner Kevin Costner. This passion project for Wilson stars William Devane, Skeet Ulrich, Todd Lowe, Christian Kane, Madelyn Deutch and Hall of Fame jockey Calving Borel -- who plays himself. When Mine That Bird won the big one in 2009, it shocked the racing word and as perhaps the most remarkable comefrom-behind victories in Derby history.

NOTE: At Cinemas Palme d’Or on Saturday September 6 there’s a special Q&A after the 6:45 show with co-writer Faith Conroy and director Jim Wilson.

Book Review

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fter being together for a decade and with six children, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were married. Their marriage, on the scale of global events and news, should be considered relatively low.

But at the very least the union is happy news.

Even as the world goes crazy, somehow celebrity matters. In Victoria Wilsons, A Life of Barbara Stanwyck Steel-True 1907-1940 (Simon& Schuster, 1044 pages) Hollywood stardom is not as easy as it looks.

Barbara Stanwyck was born Ruby Stevens on July 16, 1907 in Brooklyn, New York. She was the youngest of five siblings. She and her brother were born more than sixteen years after the youngest of three elder sisters.

Ruby’s pregnant mother died after being beaten by a drunken stranger. Ruby was four years old.

Shortly after her mother’s death, Ruby’s father abandons the family and would never be seen again. Ruby and her brother were separated and moved around from home to home. Their elder sisters were not able to take them in, but helped pay expenses to keep them out of orphanages.

Ruby adored her brother and would see him as often as she could. He always looked after her on the playground and let her play with the boys. Ruby dropped out of school

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after finishing the eighth grade. Ruby was street smart and savvy. She got jobs with the phone company and for Vogue cutting patterns. She enjoyed her independence. She had an abortion at 15.

Like her eldest sister, Mildred, Ruby wanted to become a dancer. She started reading books, a habit she never gave up.

After reading Sandra Bernhardt’s biography, Ruby realized she too could make her dreams come true with hard work and perseverance.

At 16, Ruby got a job as a chorus girl.

She worked in speakeasies and partied with entertainers and gangsters. Ruby became a Ziegfeld girl. Through connections, Ruby got a role in a play called “The Noose.” The director wanted to cast a real chorus girl in the part of the chorus girl. The producer gave her the part, but asked that she change her name. A

new name was selected out of an old playbill combining different names. She was now Barbara Stanwyck. The play was eventually acclaimed and Barbara’s performance was recognized.

Barbara got other theater roles and met actor Frank Fey who became her husband in 1928. He was married twice before and was 16 years older than Barbara. Fey had opportunities in Hollywood. He and Barbara moved west, although she never wanted to leave New York. She got a few movies rolls but nothing interested her and she didn’t like the attitude of the Hollywood movers and shakers. She was uncomfortable with glamour and pretense.

Sound was new to film and Barbara had a great voice the soundmen loved – low and resonant. With Fey’s help, Frank Capra cast her in “Ladies of Leisure” her fourth film.

Capra didn’t like Barbara at first, but once he saw her work, they became good friends. At one point, he wanted to marry her. But she was committed to Fey. So committed was Barbara to Fey, that as his career waned she insisted that Fey be included in her contracts. The studio had to find him work or she wouldn’t work. She challenged the studios over pay and found herself in regular trouble with the executives.

Barbara was always professional and worked hard. She wanted to be treated with respect and valued as an actress. She and Fey kept to themselves and some Hollywood players resented their quiet lifestyle.

Fey and Barbara were growing apart.

Fey drank heavily. She adopted a son. They named him Dion. Fey resented the child. She wanted to keep her marriage together, but couldn’t. Fey would beat her and abuse the boy. Fey caused problems for Barbara even after they divorced.

One of the highest paid actresses, Barbara let Fey control everything during their nearly seven years together. He owed taxes and spent lavishly. After the divorce she had to start fresh. She had lost popularity with audiences and she was with a new studio.

Barbara made “Stella Dallas” in 1937 and was nominated for an Academy Award, but lost. Even with the loss, she was back on top.

Robert Taylor was a new actor in town.

Good friends Marion and Zeppo Marx introduced the two. They dated three years.

She was his friend, mentor and lover. They

married in 1939 after a gossip magazine called out all the Hollywood stars living in sin.

She was four years his senior.

Barbara made movies with Hollywood’s best directors and stars, making 37 films from 1927 to 1940. Barbara was a fascinating woman, bold, brave and beguiling. She was wise and thoughtful. She brought all of herself to every roll. Her roles often reflected her real life demeanor.

There is so much in this biography; I can barely do it justice. It is not only about Barbara, but those she worked with and the movies she and others made and her Hollywood pals like Joan Crawford and Carole Lombard. There is Hollywood history, the nation’s history and the politics of the rapidly changing eras of the 20s and 30s.

Author Wilson worked for fifteen years to bring Barbara Stanwyck’s story to life and it is incredible! Wilson even includes a fascist plot to take over Franklin Roosevelt’s Presidency.

If you love Barbara Stanwyck or Hollywood movies from that era, this book will engage you.

The book is filled with wonderful photographs. It is especially fun when Barbara and her friends are in Palm Springs.

She and Robert Taylor go to the newly opened Plaza Theater to see the premiere of his film “Camille” costarring Greta Garbo. It’s always fun to see pictures and hear stories about familiar locations around Hollywood, the San Fernando Valley and the desert.

This tome is only the first half of Barbara Stanwyck’s life. Wilson continues to write the second half and I’m sure it will be equally compelling. After experiencing Barbara’s life and seeing her career unfold, I have a whole new appreciation for actors and the challenges of celebrity.

Victoria Wilson will be speaking at the Rancho Mirage Writers Festival in January.

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REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK

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he National Institute of Health estimates that the “C” word, cancer, costs the United States one-quarter of a TRILLION dollars annually.

Nearly 600,000 or 25% of all American deaths will be attributable to cancer this year.

In addition to the foods you eat, the environment and your genetics, scientists have recently discovered that epigenetics play a role in your health and susceptibility to illness.

The easiest way to understand epigenetics is to think of your genetic coding as a DNA tree. Each branch of the DNA tree holds code to your health as well as the health of your offspring. On your tree, the branch attributable to your great-great-great grandfather shows that he was an avid smoker yet never suffered from cancer. Despite his good fortune, your risk to cancer will increase because of the external risks caused by his smoking that attached to your DNA tree like a vine. That is epigenetics. As such, it becomes ever more important for you to avoid potential risks that could trigger your epigenetics to affect your DNA tree and therein trigger a health event.

Knowing that the sins of our ancestors

may affect our health, we have to do a couple of things to maintain our health as well as that of our offspring. First, we need to monitor our health closely as our ancestors were exposed to all sorts of carcinogens that we know today are not good for the human body. If you plan on having children, you need to remember that whatever you are exposed to or eat today may not hurt you but could cripple future generations.

To increase your chances of leading a healthy life, get exercise every day, maintain a healthy weight and eat wholesome real foods like fruits and vegetables. You also need to limit alcohol intake, never smoke and protect your skin from harmful UV rays with sunscreen. Failure to do all of these things will increase your risks of cancer significantly and may affect your future offspring.

We know genetically-modified organisms or GMOs and the chemicals used when growing GMOs can cause rapid tumor growth and may cause future generations to have reproductive problems and cancers.

Given that there are no multi-generation tests of GMOs on humans yet rat tests have indicated serious worries, the safest thing to do is to avoid eating GMOs. This means

that most boxed products on grocery store shelves that have corn or soy products should be avoided. To avoid most of these risks, simply eat organic.

When eating or drinking food, do not consume anything from a Styrofoam container as the styrene will pollute your food to some degree which can damage your DNA and increase your risk to cancer.

Consumer Reports showed how many brands of brown rice have the toxic metal arsenic in them which damages your DNA. Scientist Michael Hansen points out that once your DNA is damaged, “it can’t bounce back,”making you more susceptible to cancer.

As far as other specific foods to avoid, skip sodas and sweetened beverages, fried foods, burned meats, preserved, cured or picked meats, refined white flours and sugars, foods with artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, canned tomatoes and farmed salmon. Farmed salmon often contains PCBs, flame retardants, pesticides and antibiotics.

Other things to avoid include the naphthalene or formaldehyde found in many deodorants and room fresheners; non-stick cookware; microwave popcorn; BPAs from plastic water bottles; processed meat due to sodium nitrate; non-organic dried fruit due to pesticides; any scented candle not made from beeswax; VOC or volatile organic compounds found in paint, many cosmetic products and triclosan which is found in some toothpastes.

If your laundry detergent includes ‘1.4-dioxane’, avoid it as has caused liver and nasal tumors in rats. In general, avoid anything with ‘oxynol or ‘eth’ in the ingredient name in food or cleaning products.

Dale Gribow On The Law

Why Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend are Worth Less Money

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t is Sunday afternoon on August 31st, 2014, and I am thinking of what I should write about for this week’s CV Weekly Legal Column that will be published on Wednesday September 3, 2014. As I sit here, I realize I have had 3 calls on new accident cases since Friday evening and all of these prospective clients had one thing in common— they all asked “how do I find a doctor to treat me during the holidays, let alone a lawyer to tell me what to do?” This also tends to happens over Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, Memorial Day and July 4th weekend.

Every holiday weekend, prospective accident clients who had been injured earlier in the week or over the weekend, are left to “punt” trying to find a doctor that will see them. Many doctors are on vacations with their families or are over booked and cannot work a new patient in for two weeks. Most of these medical providers will be out of the office beginning on Friday and will not return until Tuesday.

An hour ago I was reminded of this when I received calls about two new accident cases— these individuals could not find a doctor that was open until Tuesday, and were unable to get an appointment until a few weeks later.

In addition, they could not find a lawyer that would answer their call until the beginning of the week in order to get direction on what to

do.

The last call this morning was regarding an accident that had occurred 5 days earlier. The victim thought he would be ok in a day or two, but this morning he woke up stiff and sore, and could hardly move his neck. He wanted to be sure he could see his doctor as soon as possible and to have it paid for by his insurance or that of the other party.

I asked him his insurance coverage limits on his car. He did not know as the policy was at the office. I explained it was important to know this information because if the other driver did not have insurance we would want to present an uninsured motorist (UM) claim against his own policy if he had UM coverage and if not, against that of the other driver. It is important to note that a medical provider is often primarily concerned about getting paid for his/her work just the same as a hospital or urgent care. If the injured party cannot find their policies they often must resort to using a credit card to pay for treatment.

Insurance companies love claims during this time of the year because new claimants do the wrong things that ultimately reduce the value of their claim. For instance, new claimants may call the insurance company and say things they should not have said. On the other hand, the adjuster may write down things they think they heard the party say. The most important thing

the victim can do is to take pictures of their injuries and of their car and video recordings of the witnesses statements to the accident.

In these scenarios, typically no one has advised the victim that they should see a doctor right away to document the injuries, let alone prepare a summary of their injuries. When preparing this summary, the victim should write down their symptoms/injuries by starting with the top of their head and moving to the bottom of their toes. Additionally, the victim should see a medical provider with whom they have not been previously treated since their current medical providers may have records on hand that document prior injuries, alcohol or drugs issues, STD’s, abortions etc. Though these previous records may have nothing to do with the accident, many jurors will think less of the victim on account of these issues.

As a lawyer, I always advise my clients to not post anything on social media following the accident. The last thing you want is for the insurance company to find posts of your client playing tennis, golf, running in a marathon

etc. while they are allegedly complaining they cannot do anything because of the amount of pain they are encountering.

Because of the mistakes and challenges listed above it is hard to maximize the value of an accident case and these cases result in a smaller settlement.

Dale Gribow, selected every year as “TOP LAWYER” by Palm Springs LIFE, has also been AVVO PEER rated SUPERB by fellow attorneys and has been Man of the Year 7 times including The City of Hope and the City of Palm Desert.

Gribow was the only attorney appointed, in December 2013 to date, to the Coachella Valley Association of Government’s Public Safety Ad Hoc DUI Blue Ribbon Committee. This group consists of the Police Chiefs/ Riverside County Sheriff / CHP/Border Patrol and local Mayors.

In addition Gribow is the only attorney asked to be part of the Clinton Foundation’s Clinton Health Matters Committee on Drunk Driving.

He is also one of the founders of Shutdown Drunk Driving formed upon the recent death of his client who was killed by a drunk driver while jogging.

If you have any questions please contact Dale Gribow Attorney at Law at his NEW number 760 837 7500 and or his new email: dale@dalegribowlaw.com

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by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

California Grape Crush and Is Wine Crash Comes Early September Awareness Month!

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t appears the California Grape Crush came crashing in a bit early and un-expectantly for the Napa wine region. On the eve of the 2014 harvest, Napa and Napa Valley wineries were rocked by a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in the early hours of Sunday morning. “The quake injured over 100 people, but fortunately claimed no lives.” says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Napa’s Resiliency is to be commended, however, a good reminder for all of us to be prepared… Coincidentally, September is National Wine Awareness Month and wine has become so vital to California, that it deserves a whole month.

There’s a lot of talk on the health benefits of wine, but before you crack open that bottle and toast your good health, here is what the experts say.

Is wine fattening? Actually, researchers say they’ve found a compound in red wine and grapes that block immature fat cells’ ability to develop and grow. “I’m not sure I buy that says Chief DiGiovanna. My fat cells seem to be maturing! There’s research on the heart health benefits of a daily glass (or two) of red wine, as they say wine lowers blood pressure. Who the heck checks their blood pressure when drinking wine?”

The Greek physician Hippocrates considered wine a part of a healthy diet, and advocated its use as a disinfectant for wounds. I just have friends

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who are Hypocrites and need disinfecting.

Some studies suggest that grape juice may provide some of the same heart benefits of red wine, including reducing the risk of blood clots, reducing so-called bad cholesterol, and preventing damage to blood vessels in the heart. “Hmmm…

Grape juice or wine? That’s easy!”

One thing is important - Always Drink Responsibly!

Our hearts go out to all of our friends in Napa who were recently ravaged by the earthquake. We also know times like these bring people together.

It’s that ‘kind’ part of ‘humankind.’ Maybe we can support them by buying a bottle or two of your favorite Napa wine…

Consider our friends in Napa want us to be prepared so visit: lafd.org/eqbook.pdf or contact your local fire department.

Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

ShareKitchen The Coachella Valley is hiring!

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re you or a friend looking for employment? If so, mark Wednesday, September 10th on your calendar. From 9am to 1pm, there will be a Job Expo at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in the Fullenwider Auditorium.

More than 70 potential employers will be there looking to fill a variety of positions.

Whether you are looking for entry level work or an upper management position, there will be an opportunity for you!

Some of the participating employers include local casinos, governmental agencies, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, non-profits and other local businesses.

Job hunters are encouraged to come early!

Before the Expo, go to www.desertjobexpo. com to review the job openings. Make a list of which jobs you feel that you are qualified for and most excited about and plan on seeing those employers first.

You should also come prepared with many copies of your resume. If you do not have one, download a Generic Employment Application, fill it out and have copies ready to hand out.

Employers want to know your prior work experience so have that as well as a list of personal references, your driver’s license or ID and your social security card. Where possible, apply for some of the job openings that you

are most excited about at the employer’s website.

A couple of other pointers: Dress professionally and do not bring children or pets - both of which will most likely inhibit your chances to land a job. Avoid heavy colognes or perfumes, excessive jewelry, chewing gum, hats or casual clothing like shorts, flip-flops or workout attire and don’t forget to remove facial piercings and cover tattoos.

The Job Expo is brought to you by the Riverside County Economic Development Agency/Workforce Development, the Riverside Department of Public Social Services, the State of California Employment Development Department and the Valleywide Employment Expo Committee.

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FANTASY SPRINGS HEAD CHEF events COMPETES IN CRATER LAKE VODKA CHALLENGE

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antasy Springs Resort Casino’s most acclaimed chef, Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will take to the competition kitchen when Crater Lake Vodka and R&R Broadcasting Present The 2014 Chef’s Challenge hosted by Pirch.

Competition starts on Wednesday, September 10th, where two chefs are challenged each week to create one entrée with a side as well as their choice of appetizer or dessert. The catch – each recipe must include a Crater Lake product of their choosing: Sweet Ginger Vodka, Original Vodka, Hazelnut Espresso Vodka, Pepper Vodka, Gin and/or Rye Whiskey. The nine week competition ends Wednesday, October 29th with the Battle Royale where one chef is crowned as the Grand Champion.

This is the first year Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will compete in the challenge. “I’m very excited to represent Fantasy Springs Resort Casino against some of the Coachella Valley’s best culinary artists in the Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge,” stated Fantasy Springs Executive Chef Freddy Rieger. “Not to give too much away, but I’m going back to my Italian roots to create what I hope will be award-winning recipes.”

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Vegas favorite Seminoles shaky in season opener…

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ntering last season’s national championship game, one of the few criticisms leveled against the Florida State football team was that it hadn’t been tested all season. That it might not know how to handle itself in the fourth quarter of a close game.

It’s safe to say that this year’s Seminoles won’t have that problem.

Top-ranked FSU never trailed Saturday night but still had to sweat out the final moments of a 37-31 victory over Oklahoma State at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Florida State jumped out to a 17-0 lead, but as the night progressed it fell victim to mid-game miscues that allowed the Cowboys to climb back in. The Seminoles led by as little as three points on two occasions in the second half.

Not until an Oklahoma State onside-kick attempt sailed out of bounds could FSU exhale, assured that it would steer clear of disaster.

“This was an eye-opening game,” said FSU junior cornerback P.J. Williams, who forced a late fumble that helped keep the Cowboys at bay.

“We know we’ve got to go out there and do a lot better in practice and clean some things up.”

That last point has Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher feeling good about things after Saturday’s game.

Fisher has spent months reminding his team that last year’s accomplishments won’t add up to wins for this group. And that, with the week-to-week target that comes with being No. 1 attached to their backs, the Seminoles will at times have to be even better than they were in 2013.

It’s one thing to hammer that point home in a meeting room. The Cowboys on Saturday provided a first-hand seminar.

“I definitely feel like this is a lesson,” Seminoles junior defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. said. “We can’t practice bad or OK and expect to just turn it on and have a phenomenal game.”

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Edwards admitted that FSU’s practice habits in the week leading up to the game weren’t up to standard. He believes that led to the mental mistakes that allowed Oklahoma State to score two long touchdowns — one a 55-yard pass to a wide-open David Glidden and the other a 24-yard run by quarterback J.W. Walsh — in the second half.

Still, those types of lessons are far better received after a win, no matter how close.

FSU still won for a school-record-tying 17th consecutive time. And, even better, Fisher has plenty he can harp on in practice between now and this Saturday’s home opener against The Citadel.

“As a team, we’re a work in progress,” Fisher said. “We all know that. We have some good players but we still have to play well, and I have to coach better.”

This result will do one of two things; 1) Motivate the Seminoles to rally and begin blowing teams out by 3, or 2) remain who they are: better than average but not the no-brainer favorites that the press may have you believe. Keep an eye on this over rated F.S.U. team, who Vegas has as a double digit favorite in ALL of their remaining games and play the underdog with points consistently. Currently Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas has Florida State as a 4-1 favorite to repeat as champions and a dollar for dollar bet to make the new 4-team playoff.

That screams value of other teams like Oklahoma, Baylor, even U.S.C. to sneak up the ranking undetected and allow bettors to cash on who would normally be high flying favorites.

Community

Break the Stigma: Charity Golf Tournament

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ccording to Webster’s Dictionary, a “stigma” is a set of negative or unfair beliefs held by society.

Instead of viewing seeking treatment as a positive course of action, many people still consider issues with mental health and addiction to be a sign of weakness. In 2012, among the 23 million people who needed help for addiction, only three million actually sought treatment.

Heroes in Recovery, is a movement ignited by Foundations Recovery Network and the widespread community of those who are in recovery from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Our goal is to help reach the other 20 million people– those who may not be seeking help due to the overwhelming stigma that often surrounds substance abuse and mental health disorders.

On September 19, 2014, Michael’s House Recovery Center, will sponsor a Heroes in Recovery “Break the Stigma” golf tournament to be held at the beautiful Escena Golf Course in Palm Springs, 8:00 am shotgun. All levels of golfers are welcome for the best ball scramble. Non-golfers can also attend the awards luncheon at 12:30pm.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Palm Springs Public Library. The goal is to be able to build a recovery resource section at the library to give individuals material

to help them learn, understand and seek help for themselves or loved ones who may need it. Additional proceeds will benefit Safe House of the Desert, as children are the greatest assets for future recovery awareness. We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Palm Springs Library, featuring a talk and book signing with author Mackenzie Phillips, on October 8th.

To register for the golf tournament or luncheon, please visit the website BreakTheStigma.eventbrite.com.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of September 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19): I don’t usually do this kind of thing, but I’m going to suggest that you monitor the number six. My hypothesis is that six has been trying to grab your attention, perhaps even in askew or inconvenient ways. Its purpose?

To nudge you to tune in to beneficial influences that you have been ignoring. I furthermore suspect that six is angling to show you clues about what is both the cause of your unscratchable itch and the cure for that itch. So lighten up and have fun with this absurd mystery, Aries. Without taking it too seriously, allow six to be your weird little teacher.

Let it prick your intuition with quirky notions and outlandish speculations. If nothing comes of it, there will be no harm done. If it leads you to helpful discoveries, hallelujah.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In English, the rare word “trouvaille” means a lucky find or an unexpected windfall. In French, “trouvaille” can refer to the same thing and even more: something interesting or exceptional that is discovered fortuitously; a fun or enlightening blessing that’s generated through the efforts of a vigorous imagination. Of course I can’t guarantee that you will experience a trouvaille or two (or even three) in the coming days, Taurus. But the conditions are as ripe as they can be for such a possibility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The Dutch word epibreren means that even though you are goofing off, you are trying to create the impression that you are hard at work. I wouldn’t be totally opposed to you indulging in some major epibreren in the coming days. More importantly, the cosmos won’t exact any karmic repercussions for it. I suspect, in fact, that the cosmos is secretly conspiring for you to enjoy more slack and spaciousness that usual.

You’re overdue to recharge your spiritual and emotional batteries, and that will require extra repose and quietude. If you have to engage in a bit of masquerade to get the ease you need, so be it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): When James Franco began to learn his craft as an actor, he was young and poor. A gig at McDonald’s paid for his acting lessons and allowed him to earn a living. He also used his time on the job as an opportunity to build his skills as a performer. While serving customers burgers and fries, he practiced speaking to them in a variety of different accents. Now would be an excellent time for you to adopt a similar strategy, Cancerian. Even if you are not doing what you love to do full-time, you can and should take stronger measures to prepare yourself for that day when you will be doing more of what you love to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Here are a few of the major companies that got their starts in home garages: Apple, Google, Microsoft, Mattel, Amazon, and Disney. Even if you’re not in full support of their business practices, you’ve got to admit that their humble origins didn’t limit their ability to become rich and powerful. As I meditate on the long-term astrological omens, I surmise you are now in a position to launch a project that could follow a similar arc. It would be more modest, of course. I don’t foresee you ultimately becoming an international corporation worth billions of dollars.

But the success would be bigger than I think you can imagine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I have a hypothesis that everyone is born with the same amount of luck,” says cartoonist Scott Adams. “But luck doesn’t appear to be spread evenly across a person’s life. Some people use up all of their luck early in life. Others start out in bad circumstances and finish strong.” How would you assess your own distribution of luck, Virgo? According to my projections, you are in a phase when luck is flowing stronger and deeper than usual. And I bet it will intensify in the coming weeks. I suggest you use it wisely -- which is to say, with flair and aplomb and generosity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): When my daughter Zoe was seven years old, she took horse-back riding lessons with a group of other young aspirants. On

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the third lesson, their instructor assigned them the task of carrying an egg in a spoon that they clasped in their mouths as they sat facing backwards on a trotting horse. That seemingly improbable task reminds me of what you’re working on right now, Libra. Your balancing act isn’t quite as demanding, but it is testing you in ways you’re not accustomed to. My prognosis: You will master what’s required of you faster than the kids at Zoe’s horse camp.

Every one of them broke at least eight eggs before succeeding. I suspect that three or four attempts will be enough for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 until 1725. Under his rule, his nation became a major empire. He also led a cultural revolution that brought modern European-style ideas and influences to Russia. But for our purposes right now, I want to call attention to one of his other accomplishments: The AllJoking, All-Drunken Council of Fools and Jesters. It was a club he organized with his allies to ensure there would always be an abundance of parties for him to enjoy. I don’t think you need alcohol as an essential part of your own efforts to sustain maximum revelry in the coming weeks, Scorpio.

But I do suggest you convene a similar brain trust.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In Roald Dahl’s kids’ story James and the Giant Peach, 501 seagulls are needed to carry the giant peach from a spot near the Azores all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City. But physics students at the U.K.’s University of Leicester have determined that such a modest contingent wouldn’t be nearly enough to achieve a successful airlift. By their calculations, there’d have to be a minimum of 2,425,907 seagulls involved. I urge you to consider the possibility that you, too, will require more power than you have estimated to accomplish your own magic feat. Certainly not almost 5,000 times more, as in the case of the seagulls. Fifteen percent more should be enough. (P.S. I’m almost positive you can rustle up that extra 15 percent.)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): So far, 53 toys have been inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame.

They include crayons, the jump rope, Mr. Potato Head, the yo-yo, the rubber duckie, and dominoes.

My favorite inductee -- and the toy that is most symbolically useful to you right now -- is the plain old cardboard box. Of all the world’s playthings, it is perhaps the one that requires and activates the most imagination. It can become a fort, a spaceship, a washing machine, a cave, a submarine, and many other exotic things. I think you need to be around influences akin to the cardboard box because they are likely to unleash your dormant creativity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I’m not opposed to you fighting a good fight. It’s quite possible you would become smarter and stronger by wrangling with a worthy adversary or struggling against a bad influence. The passion you summon to outwit an obstacle could bestow blessings not only on you but on other people, as well. But here’s a big caveat: I hope you will not get embroiled in a showdown with an imaginary foe. I pray that you will refrain from a futile combat with a slippery delusion. Choose your battles carefully, Aquarius.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): During the next six weeks, I suggest you regard symbiosis as one of your key themes. Be alert for ways you can cultivate more interesting and intense forms of intimacy.

Magnetize yourself to the joys of teamwork and collaboration. Which of your skills and talents are most useful to other people? Which are most likely to inspire your allies to offer you their best skills and talents? I suggest you highlight everything about yourself that is most likely to win you love, appreciation, and help.

Homework: Make a playful effort to change something you’ve always assumed you could never change. Testify at Truthrooster@gmail.com.

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Mind, body & Spirit

Quin-what?

by Bronwyn Ison

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hat is all the hype about quinoa? What is it? Why is it good for me? After researching quinoa I learned it is either a grain or it is associated with the spinach family. Without antagonizing the experts, does it matter?

We know it could possibly be a healthy grain or interrelated to a leafy green. We do know that most vegetarians love quinoa.

Are you curious about the pronunciation?

Try saying, ”KEEN-wah”. Quinoa is abundant along with myriad benefits. Fortunately, it is also versatile and can be prepared multiple ways.

Quinoa has Spanish roots and was once called Quechua. It originated in the Andean region of Ecuador, Bolivia, Columbia and Peru. The Inca’s believed it was the “mother of all grains and/or gold to them”. We have been warned of consuming to many carbohydrates. Quinoa is an excellent replacement for rice or pastas. Quinoa is a nutritious carbohydrate and assists with you remaining lean and boosts your stamina.

The taste and texture is similar to brown rice crossed over with oatmeal. You will recognize that it is fluffy, crunchy, creamy, and a bit nutty.

Why Quinoa? It tastes good and can be helpful with your diet. It can be a complete source of protein when paired with another food. Quinoa is the only plant-based protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids. The amino acids include: Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine (cysteine), Valine, Threonine, Tryptophan, and Phenylalanine (tyrosine). When all of these amino acids are present in the body, every cell in the body is being fed protein.

These amino acids in the super food quinoa is necessary to feed our muscles, stimulate hair and nail growth, is excellent for our organs and the list perpetuates.

Quinoa is the perfect replacement to any carbohydrate. When you consider rice or pasta with your meal, reconsider and add quinoa instead. Quinoa can be prepared as

a dessert as well. Rather than rice pudding, try the quinoa pudding recipe included.

One can use quinoa as you would rice, you can also make quinoa pudding. To make four servings of banana quinoa pudding, boil 1 1/2 cups of water and add 3/4 of quinoa. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Leave the quinoa in the pot but remove from the heat. Place 2 cups milk, 2 peeled ripe bananas, 1/2 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of sugar into a blender and mix until smooth. Stir this mixture into the saucepan with the quinoa and return to a medium heat. Cook until the mixture is creamy and warm, about 8 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the warm mixture and stir without returning to the heat. Serve warm for a delicious dessert on a chilly night.

Time to head to the market and fill your basket with quinoa. The recipes are plentiful and you will be energized by all the healthful benefits. Stay healthy!

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Finding the Hidden Job Market

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t happened again last week. I received a call from an excited client. She got the job! I did a happy dance. Then she delivered a sentence I hear more often than not. My client proclaimed I was right by advising her to focus on networking.

I love getting my message across but I admit it is not always easy to convince job seekers to spend at least 75% of their time networking. Most individuals looking for a new position whittle away hours scanning job boards and firing off resumes. Of course viable jobs can be obtained by perusing search engines such as Indeed.com and Monster.com. What candidates do not realize is only 20% of the job market is actually visible. The remaining 80% is referred to as the “hidden job market” and the only way to access it is through networking.

According to the Department of Labor, approximately 70 to 80% of available jobs are found through networking. In fact, more jobs are filled before they are ever advertised.

That is why networking is so crucial to your job search.

So how do you access the magic of networking? Begin by building your network.

Think of it like creating a “net” of contacts to help capture opportunities for you. Each new contact made is like tying another knot in the net thus making it stronger and more effective.

Networking is simply research you do with others to obtain information and advice. It’s important to get people on your team and engage them in your job search. Once you’ve established a bond with your contacts, you’ll also want to ask for contact names of other people who can give you information and assistance. Most importantly, the magic happens when you build relationships.

Networking is a dual process. Find out how you might be able to return the favor.

I believe everyone should have a prominent LinkedIn profile and actively utilize that social networking platform. Remember to pick up the phone. Do not be tempted to hide behind email. Make it your business to meet with your contacts face to face if possible. Arrange a time to have lunch, coffee or just a brief 15 to 20 minute meeting. Share your resume with your network and don’t be shy about asking for help. It’s important to keep your contacts in the loop and up-to-date on your job search progress.

Ready now to kick your job search into high gear? Overcome any reservations you have about spending the majority of your time connecting with your network. Take charge of your job search by fueling it with successful networking techniques.

Sunny Simon is the owner of Raise the Bar High Life and Career Coaching. More about Sunny at www.raisethebarhigh.com

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