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Derby Girls................................3 Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge...4 Disaster in Duroville.................5 Dont Be Clueless.......................6 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local......7 Desert DJ’s.................................7 Consider This.............................8 Valley Rhythms.........................9 Pet Place..................................10 The Vino Voice.........................11 Club Crawler Nightlife............12 The Pampered Palette............14 Local Music Unniversity.........15 Screeners.................................16 Golf Column............................17 Classifieds...............................17 Musicians Corner....................17 Restaurant Guide....................18 Dale ribow on the Law............19 ShareKitchen...........................19 Free Will Astrology.................20 Health Fitness & Beauty.........21 Mind, Body & Spirit................21

COACHELLA VALLEY DERBY GIRLS “

Sit on her!” “Leave your panties!”

I dropped my pencil, perplexed, unsure of what I’d gotten myself into.

I had done my research before coming here to do this article, but I didn’t remember this part in the movie “Whip It.” These 17 ladies, members of Coachella Valley’s own Derby Girls, all on eight wheels, uniquely clad and armored with helmets, elbow and knee pads, had been hard at practice hours before I showed up in my platforms with my camera and notebook. I thought it best to sit, watch and learn.

As I studied, I learned that the one girl on the opposing team nobody likes is the “jammer.” She scores points every time she passes her opponents. She wears the “pantie” with the star on her helmet (a helmet cover that is not actually underwear ~ that’s a different sport entirely). The skater wearing the stripes on her helmet is the “pivot.” The big thing is to “pack it up” or travel in a pack so that the pesky “jammer” girl can’t outmaneuver you and pass you. You “sit on her” or stay right in front of her so she can’t pick up speed. It’s tough work skating in a tight pack of eight!

That’s 64 wheels all threatening to lock up on each other. And here’s the other thing: There’s obviously no crying in roller derby.

Team mates cheer when there’s a “good” fall. If someone screws up and takes a dive, the ladies are instructed to point at, yell and identify the “weak link.” It all seemed so brutal, un-lady like and rough… IT WAS AWESOME! Coachella Valley Derby Girls is the dream child of founder and head coach Jessica Jefferies. But don’t call her Jessica unless you want to get knocked down. Call her Jessi James. She’s not a small girl. She’s

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tough, intense and definitely knows what she’s doing. Her partner in crime is Smiley Coyote (aka Caitlin Hogan). Together along with coaches Ron Sharp and John Rod, they have managed to recruit over 20 women.

They practice every Saturday at Freedom Park in Palm Desert and are still actively recruiting in hopes of scheduling their first scrimmage in January against Yucca Valley’s Mohave Rattle Skaters.

Coachella Valley Derby Girls recently recruited The Mix 100.5’s Valerie Kattz, now known as Valerie “Kattz Scratch Your Eyes Out.” Perhaps it was her fellow radio hosts who recruited her by laughing at the idea and basically telling her she couldn’t or wouldn’t do it. “Maybe they have a position like a kicker in football,” someone told Kattz.

“You know, where you only have to go in for one or two plays in the game.” That was enough to get Valerie…I mean, Kattz Scratch on her own set of 8 wheels. She’s a tiny little thing, but all heart and determination.

According to Jessi James, her size and speed will be a great asset to the team.

I still have a lot to learn about this fascinating sport; things like how to “rope the goat” and what they mean exactly by “eat the baby.” I do know one thing.

The upcoming fundraiser these ladies are planning is going to be raw fun and deserving of plenty of media attention.

The fundraiser will be held at Desert Hot Springs’ Playoffs Sports bar. The Derby Girls will be serving up drinks, beer pong and kisses, all part of raising money to help buy equipment and pay for expenses.

There will be a $5 donation at the door and raffle prizes including gift certificates from Adornment Tattoo Shop, a 1 hour massage from Derby Girl and licensed massage therapist “Madam Fury,” dinner for two at Las Palmas Restaurant and much more.

These ladies are also looking for venues and sponsors and I think they’re going to be an excellent investment.

For more information on participating or supporting the Derby Girls contact Jessi James at itsthejessi@yahoo.com or call her at (760) 550-3566.

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Crater Lake Chef’s Challenge Disaster in Duroville B

y now I think most of the valley has heard about the Crater Lake Chef Challenge held at Fixtures Living in Rancho Mirage, thanks in part by our desert’s awesome DJs, Bradley Ryan from Mix 100.5 FM and Bob O’Brien from KDES 98.5 FM. If you have not had the opportunity to check out this event, there are few weeks left for you to see the desert’s talented chef’s compete for prizes and the glory of victory.

Last week, Executive Chef Chris Olsen from the IW Club went head to head with Chef Matt Smith from 3rd Corner Bistro and Wine Shop. While Crater Lake provides tastings of their spirits and offers wine and juices to the public, Rio Azul Mexican Bar and Grill provides delicious snacks to hold you over until the chefs present their courses. With prizes like admission to the San Diego Zoo and a ride on the Catalina Flyer to escape for the day (or weekend), there is no better way to spend a Wednesday. When the clock started, we watched as Chef Matt Smith began cutting into a fresh watermelon for his Gazpacho.

Chef Matt had no assistant and made sure

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everything was prepared then and there, from scratch, while Chef Chris Olsen was beginning to plate his first course that had required some prep work in advance. He placed thin slices of Scottish Steelhead Salmon, cured with Crater Lake Vodka, on a plate aside a shaved fennel and citrus slaw.

It was truly delicious and beautifully plated.

Chef Chris Olsen continues to the next course while Chef Matt Smith was still working tirelessly on his gazpacho. A duo of juniper sage rubbed duck breast and duck confit “hash” was placed for us to taste.

The duck was seared beautifully and the temperature was a perfect medium. The flavor was intense and we were left puzzled at how quickly it all came together. While Chef Chris worked with his assistant to prepare a foie gras dish, we learned that Chef Matt Smith had studied and trained in Saint Sebastian, Spain, and that Spanish influence came through in his watermelon gazpacho with crab meat. The use of Crater Lake Pepper Vodka gave this chilled soup a little bite that paired with the sweet crab meat. The watermelon was subtle yet present, so as not to overshadow the

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fresh tomatoes and other ingredients he worked so hard to prepare on the spot. This competition was going to be a close one.

Chef Chris Olsen provided a fig foie gras bruschetta that was sweet like a dessert. A crostini topped with fig chutney and a foie gras puree, finished with a touch of sugar and caramelized like a traditional crème brulee. While some pondered the legality of serving such a delicacy, I dove right in. It was not easy to eat but the flavor was intense! Chef Matt Smith prepared a seared scallop aside a celery root and vanilla puree served with farro (unrefined wheat that is dated back centuries, great for soups and similar to barley in texture) that had been cooked with Crater Lake vodka and fresh pear. The Scallop was cooked perfectly and Chef also offered a tip on how to get the best sear on a scallop; sprinkling a touch

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of salt on the scallop before hitting the pan will draw out the moisture, causing a perfect sear every time. All components of this dish were truly incredible!

The score was merely two points apart so you know these chefs had brought their “A Game”. Who won? While Chef Chris Olsen is an amazing chef that provided many courses for consideration, Chef Matt Smith of 3rd Corner was victorious.

With many categories to base scores on, Chef Matt came out on top by a very thin margin. Come visit us each Wednesday at 4pm to see who will come out on top with their chance to compete in the finals in October. Fixtures Living is located across from the River in Rancho Mirage, next to Lamps Plus on Hwy 111. Come see what everyone is talking about and maybe even win one of the many raffle prizes or meet one of these amazing chefs.

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Subsequently, the number of the parks residence reporting to the Red Cross shelter dropped by 50%. Republican Representative Mary Bono Mack reportedly issued a letter to the White House on Thursday asking President Barack Obama and Homeland Security Director Janet Napolitano to look into the issue.

Members of the local community outreach, Lideres Campesinas, who worked tirelessly alongside Red Cross workers, went door to door to check on residents and conditions at the park. Due to their efforts, the numbers admitted to the shelter for services rose to about 170 by Monday night. Still, this increase only represented little over 1/10 of the parks population.

Health experts on site at the shelter kept track of any health issues including rashes and coughs and any signs of viral infection.

As of Monday, September 18, twenty-one of those at the shelter, adults and children, complained of sore throats, low grade fevers and stomach ache.

As I write, the Duroville water pumps are in the process of repair and if all tests show the water is clear, the Red Cross will shut down the shelter. The few who have sought refuge at the shelter will return to homes with possible “black mold,” a toxic problem that can cause serious health issues and be carried from one person to another; homes where “black water” is coming up through the plumbing; homes that are surrounded by large amounts of polluted standing water. Farm workers, pregnant women, children and infants, some legal, some illegal residents, will try to rebuild what little they had to start with. In other circumstances, the Red Cross would be able to pull together with other organizations and continue helping this community. But due to the low “official” numbers of people who could be registered as affected by this

event, Red Cross hands are somewhat tied.

Duroville, which sits on the Torrez Martinez Indian Reservation, is nicknamed for owner Harvey Duro, Sr., a member of the tribal council. Duro set the park up after several other sub-standard trailer parks in the area were closed by authorities in Riverside County and residents had no place to live. About 4,000 migrant Mexican farm workers live in several hundred dilapidated mobile homes on 40 acres. Litigation brought by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to have the park closed and its residents relocated was unsuccessful.

In a decision rendered on May 1, 2009 U.S. District Judge Stephen G. Larson claimed that relocating them “would create one of the largest forced migrations in the history of this state.” He compared the resulting migration to Japanese-American relocations to Manzanar after the United States’ entry

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into World War II. The court did however recognize the deficiencies at the park, removed Duro from its management and appointed a receiver. The federal district court retains jurisdiction and continues to review the matter.* It has yet to be seen what will and can be done in a situation that has gone, from terribly bad to horribly worse. The fears of a people trying to survive and keep their families together versus legalities, opinions and politics that seem to only generate stalemate and inaction, may be forced to reconcile somehow as this significant event of human suffering has the potential to affect the health and wellbeing of surrounding communities. Duroville is only 15-25 miles away from some of the most prestigious resorts in our beautiful Coachella Valley. *Source: Wikipedia “Duroville”

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he homes of approximately 1500 were flooded and significantly damaged Tuesday, September 11, when one of many thunder storms dumped enough water to flood a nearby dump and two neighboring sewer lagoons, sending a flash flood of toxic water through Desert Mobile Home Park also known as Duroville. The American Red Cross opened a temporary shelter late Tuesday at nearby Desert Mirage High School providing cots, blankets, showers, meals and toiletries.

Only 30 people, mostly children, came to the shelter that night. Many others stayed behind fearing looting of their homes or deportation.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, not a government agency that during disasters helps those who need it regardless of their backgrounds. Per Regional Communications Manager, Daphne Hart, “While we (Red Cross) do request names and pre-disaster addresses, it is to track who is using our services. Our volunteers will not ask people for identification in order to stay in our shelters.” The Mecca Community Response Team (CERT), the Department of Social Services (DPSS) and the Mecca Community Center all worked together with the American Red Cross to gather resources and communicate information in order to provide services to the stricken community.

The local Starbucks, Del Taco and Fantasy Springs Casino also contributed provisions for workers and flood victims. Still, this fairly significant event went largely unnoticed by local media until issues regarding alleged increases in border patrol at the shelter were brought to the attention of Rep. Mary Bono Mack and Riverside County Supervisor John Benoit. While local border patrol authorities claimed no specific targeting, those assisting with the shelter and some school staff members disagreed, saying they saw a dramatic increase of patrol cars

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eptember! Fall! Autumn! Actually defined as the period between September 22 to December 21 in the northern hemisphere, the big “leaf-fall” and “temp-dip” will be here in just two days.

Time moving fast enough for you? I’ll bet it is. Slow down. Time out. Enjoy this week’s calendar. Get giggling and guffawing at song-filled staging by a guy with an attitude about love. Hunker down and watch a film that outlines beautifully how we’re all on the same emotional planet, making it easier for those looking for a partner. Don’t miss the dynamic duo Hall & Oates who’ve been called the “melody meisters”---the go-to guys rock in that genre. Find out about autism and help the cause. And finally, if you’re running around warbling “Some Day My Prince Will Come” while kissing every slimy frog that hops your way, you may have issues, but you’ll want to take some therapy prompted by a new book about The Grimm Legacy---with a glass of wine. More details below.

Extended performance! (As it were…)

Dirty Little Showtunes! plays on through PS Pride Weekend in September, ThursdaySaturday, 8pm; Sunday at 2pm. And in October, Friday-Saturday, 8pm, Sunday at 2pm. In November, Friday-Saturday, 8pm.

Desert Rose Productions, Inc., the Coachella Valley’s live stage company serving the LGBT and gay-friendly community, presents the premiere of matchless parodist Tom Orr’s revue that marries his lyrics to the greatest Broadway melodies for a six-man smart and sassy look at gay life, love and lust.

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IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY

Successfully produced in San Francisco, Seattle, the revue has been termed “inspired lunacy!” Just what we need to face life as we love it! Location: The Commissary, 69620 HWY 111, Rancho Mirage. Tickets $25, go to www.desertroseplayhouse.org; or call 760-202-3000.

Thursday, September 20 – Sunday, September 23rd. And now for something completely different: Cinema Diverse! The Palm Springs Gay and Lesbian Film Festival opens today and will roll up the curtain on 22 feature films for its Fifth Anniversary presented by The Palm Springs Cultural Center, a local nonprofit founded by Rick and Rozene Supple, owners of the Camelot Theatre. Opening night (tonight), starts at 7 pm with both a short film Mariquita, and a feature presentation Yossi, the followup to Israeli Director Eytan Fax’s awardwinning Yossi & Jagger (2003). Words being bandied about on the new film include “compassion,” “unmatched honesty,” “nuanced performance(s).” Michael Green, managing director of the cultural center, says, “We’ve packed a tremendous amount of value into these four days.” All Access Pass, $149. The Dozen Pass, $129. The Half Dozen Pass, $69. Individual tickets, $13 each.

Camelot Theatres, 2300 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, or online www.camelottickets.com Saturday, September 22, 8pm. Hot ticket! Daryl Hall and John Oates are bringing their show titled “Do What You Want, Be What You Are Tour 2012” to the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and it’s lining

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up to be the hottest ticket for the number one selling duo in music history. Originally devoted disciples of soul, they have become soul survivors with musical influences on artists today in many genres---boy band harmonies, neo-soul to rap-rock fusion.

From the ‘70s to the ‘80s they scored six #1 singles: “Rich Girl, “Kiss on My List,” “Private Eyes,” “Sara Smile,” “Say It Isn’t So,” “Every Time You Go Away.” They participated in the historic “We Are The World” session and closed the Live Aid show in Philadelphia.

With the fortieth anniversary of their first album this year, Whole Oates, Hall and Oates are at the height of their powers.

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. Tickets are $79, $59, $39 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via telephone 800-827-2946, or online at www.

FantasySpringsResort.com Wednesday, September 26, 6pm-7pm.

As they say in the biz, ya gotta get a gimmick and the Palm Springs Public Library Wine Book Club has a doozy. The group meets monthly all year on the last Wednesday to celebrate and discuss a well-chosen book, to taste a selection of fine wines for a nominal fee, and enjoy stimulation for both intellect and palate at the local wine/ dessert shop Crave in Palm Springs. Led by a Librarian (and he/she knows her books), the evening is open to the public, and free, but you must be over 21 to participate. This month’s book selection is The Grimm Legacy

by Polly Schulman. Penned by the Brothers Grimm, the fairy tales were deemed not suitable for children! Literally, too grim. For monthly book selections and to verify dates go to www.palmspringslibrary.org. Call

760-322-READ or contact Julie.warren@ palmspringsca.gov. Location: Crave, 390 North Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.

Saturday, September 29, 5pm-10pm.

Blonde and Autism Speaks: Teaming up for a cause. The trendy fashion boutique “Blonde” in The River (Rancho Mirage) will provide a unique shopping event to benefit “Autism Speaks,” founded in 2005

by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of an autistic child. Today Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. When you RSVP, you will receive an email with exclusive deals, coupons and a voucher for gourmet cupcakes and treats. Open to the public, Blonde will have a raffle every 15 minutes for gifts from generous sponsors ---20 at the last count, including theatres, restaurants, specialty stores, jewelry designers, gift baskets, and other who’ve stepped forward, eager to help the important cause. How ‘bout a pair of custom UGG boots? A deluxe, mouth-watering basket from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? All $5 raffle ticket sales go directly to the Autism Speaks Foundation here in the desert. Raffle prizes are valued from $10 to $200. Go to www. facebook.com/events/317157878376901/.

Blonde at the River, 71800 HWY 111, Rancho Mirage. Or call 760-574-0589.

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Proposition 37 on Food Labeling

roposition 37 is the Mandatory Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food Initiative.

Genetically engineered means that the genetics of the plant or animal were changed. If a product that we eat was genetically engineered, you would now know. The initiative also prohibits the labeling of foods as “natural” as many consumers are fooled into believing that “natural” foods are organic or more healthful. In truth, anything can be natural even synthetically produced foodstuffs.

The reason for the need for Prop. 37 is because the Food and Drug Administration which regulates what we eat has allowed for biologically engineered foods to enter the food supply without any significant testing.

Why is this a concern? Let’s look at a recent study by biologist Alex Surov. He fed hamsters Monsanto’s genetically engineered soy for two years. “Originally, everything went smoothly,” said Surov. In the third generation of hamsters, things started to go wrong - the hamsters were infertile. Other bizarre characteristics also started to appear

such as hair growing on the inside of their mouths. This study alone points out the need for longer term testing of foods made in the lab.

As reported in Natural Society, a fourth generation of mice being fed Monsanto corn were infertile. Thousands of sheep, buffalo and goats grazing Monsanto cottonseed in India died. Test animals were regularly found to have altered liver and pancreas cells as well as organ lesions. Overall, test animals were more susceptible to cancer.

With all of these warning signs that genetically engineered foods may be unsafe, there are still no serious long-term studies as it relates to the safety of these “Frankenfoods” as some have described them. The FDA continues to state that these foods are safe despite no meaningful testing that goes beyond six weeks.

In making up your mind as to how to vote on Prop. 37 in November, let’s look at who is funding both sides of the initiative.

Those funding the ‘no’ movement include Monsanto, McCormick spices, DuPont,

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Nestle, Coca-Cola, Pepsi, General Mills and Kraft. Their interest is clear as more than 70% of the foods that you buy from grocery store shelves contain genetically engineered products. If labeling in the California matches those in the European Union, Japan, China, Brazil and even Egypt, many U.S. companies may see their profit margins lag.

So who is funding ‘yes’? Nature’s Path Foods, Stonyfield Farms, many organic farms and numerous small donors. As is the case with the ‘no’ on 37 companies, all but the small donors have a financial stake in the initiative.

A shortcoming of the initiative is that it does not prohibit organic meats such as chickens or cows from eating genetically engineered corn. Restaurants are excluded as well. The proposition also does not deal with the health risks of the irradiation of much of our food supply.

While Proposition 37 is not perfect, it is an initiative that has occurred because of the failure of government to look seriously at the risks caused by the marriage of Big Pharma

and Big Food. This once again shows how Washington DC is not looking out for you and me but embracing their largest donors while unwittingly risking the health of our children and our children’s children.

As you enter the election booth in November, continue to ask yourself, where are the leaders and who is looking out for you and me. Do not rubber stamp people on the ballot because of party affiliation.

Take a little time, do a little research on your computer and see who best represents your mindset on issues of importance.

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JF//Discord Has Metal Roots

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rom an early age Jeremy Ferguson, (known as JF// Discord,) has been involved in music. During elementary and middle school, Ferguson played in the school band as the first chair clarinet player. Somewhere between Nellie Kaufman Middle School and Cathedral City High School, Ferguson began developing a taste for heavy metal music. Giving up the clarinet for a microphone, Ferguson wound up as the lead vocalist for a metal band called “Discordance,” (hence the DJ name, JF//Discord, which is a fusion of his initials and his band name). “We had a great time playing shows all over the valley,” recalls Ferguson.

Taking his metal roots to college in 2000, Ferguson had a radio show while attending Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT. With a show appropriately named “A Little Bit Louder,” Ferguson showcased metal and other styles of heavy music on Power 91. I’m still not sure how Ferguson made

the peculiar leap from metal music to EDM (electronic dance music,) but he has managed to marry the two when spinning his DJ programs.

After picking up a pair of turn tables, Ferguson began to explore the various styles of EDM from House to Tech-House, Electro, Techno, Breaks, Hard Dance and Glitch-Hop. There is a definite change in the mood when Ferguson steps up to the decks and start Djing. “I tend to play EDM that has a rock/metal edge to it with lots of guitar elements,” remarks Ferguson.

“It’s pretty energetic, however, with that said, I also really like the melodic aspects of House music. It’s kind of a duality with me,” he concludes.

When Ferguson is not playing music on his turntables he doesn’t stray too far from his Metal roots. Some of his favorite artists include the new Testament album called Dark Roots of Earth and the new Katatonia album Dead End Kings. Whatever you do,

don’t mention top 40 around Ferguson— the whole format just makes him cringe.

Ferguson emphasizes, “To be honest, I can’t stand Top 40, its complete agony for me to play music I don’t like.”

While you might catch Ferguson doing an occasional wedding, he will be the first one to admit he doesn’t really care where he plays as long as the crowd is open to hearing good House music. Some of his favorite gigs are playing for local promoter BB Ingle. With the rise in popularity of

EDM, both Jeremy and his brother Jeff, (both Palm Springs natives) are two of the top DJs for BB’s parties. When Ferguson approached BB about adding EDM music to his parties in 2005 he got a luke-warm response. “At first he wasn’t too keen on the idea but now he loves it!” Jeremy exclaims with pride. Playing to large crowds at some of BB’s parties is a blast admits Ferguson but he is feeling the pressure to top last years’ Halloween Bash at the Palm Springs Convention Center (which had 5000 people in attendance.)

This year is the 28th Annual Halloween Bash put on by BB and it is scheduled for Saturday October 27. You can get your tickets at: www.partywithbb.com If would like to contact Jeremy Ferguson you can e-mail him at: jfdiscord@hotmail. com Written By: Craig Michaels Musical Affair Entertainment (760) 619-3276

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Consider This

MICHAEL DES BARRES BAND

“Carnaby Street” (Gonzo Multimedia)

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hances are you may not have heard of Michael Des Barres, but you are probably familiar with him, nonetheless.

British born Des Barres started out as an actor. That’s him in sunglasses, bobbing his head as Lulu sings “To Sir With Love” in that iconic 1967 movie.

In the early 70s Des Barres formed Silverhead, the seminal, albeit underappreciated, glam band. When that broke up he started Detective, one of the first bands signed to Swansong, Led Zeppelin’s boutique label.

By the early 80s, he was lead singer for Chequered Past with ex-Sex Pistol Steve Jones and former Blondie members Nigel Harrison and Clem Burke. Des Barres also co-wrote the ubiquitous song, “Obsession” for the band Animotion.

In 1985 when Robert Palmer refused to tour with his band Power Station, (which included Duran Duran’s John Taylor & Andy Taylor and Chic drummer Tony Thompson) they recruited Des Barres for a world tour that culminated in a performance at Live Aid. Throughout the years Des Barres continued working as a respected character actor appearing in a myriad of movies and television shows, including the notorious “Smelly Car” episode on “Seinfeld.”

If that doesn’t seem impressive enough, don’t forget that Des Barres was married to the infamous Miss Pamela, doyenne of the Los Angeles rock scene and author of “I’m With The Band.” Although the couple divorced in 1991, there is an affection and respect between them that remains evident when they are interviewed in the

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Rodney Bingenheimer documentary, “The Mayor Of The Sunset Strip.”

In between the acting gigs and the Super Groups, Des Barres also managed to record two solo efforts in 1980 and 1986. He has finally released his third, Carnaby Street.

This is the album Rod Stewart might have made had he stayed with the Faces, rather than detouring into Disco and then trapping himself in the AARP landscape of Pop Standards. Des Barres vocals sandwich comfortably between Stewart’s whiskeysoaked rasp and Joe Cocker’s authoritative growl.

The record opens with the grinding blues of “You’re My Pain Killer.” The instrumentation is a down & dirty combination of roiling Hammond organ

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and prickly guitar licks. The lyrics are a testament to the healing powers of love.

Des Barres is content to play the sophisticated satyr on three songs: “Hot And Sticky” is as salacious as it sounds.

“Sugar” is powered by a relax-fit Bo Diddley beat and wah-wah guitar fills that wash over the melody. “Forgive Me” weds whipcrack percussion and blistering guitars. Des Barres’ mien is the typical male mea culpa: sure, I was inside a lot of other women, but I was thinking of you the WHOLE time!

The best tracks here are the title track and “Little Latin Lover.” On Carnaby Street Des Barres vividly recalls the halcyon days that gave birth to British Rock & Roll….

“I was Oscar Wilde in velvet jeans, and everything you’ve heard is everything I’ve Seen.” Guitar riffs uncoil like a menacing python, the tune locks into a swaggering groove, tambourines shimmer and cascade as backing vocals “whoo-hoo” on cue. Des Barres name checks pals like the Stones the Kinks and the Who. It’s a riotous ride.

“Little Latin Lover” makes the political personal. Punky guitars and an insistent tom-tom beat anchor the rollicking melody.

The lyrics couch the plight of Immigration and Naturalization in a love story: “She’s

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axophonist and big band leader Ted Herman will be performing every Sunday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the lobby lounge next to the restaurant called “Frank’s Place” in the Indian Wells Resort Hotel located at 76-661 Highway 111 in Indian Wells. Call (760) 345-6466 ext.

7584 for dinner reservations. There is plenty of room for dancing. If you arrive early, you can take the complimentary dance lessons presented by Carl Davis from 5:15 p.m. until 6 p.m. There is an Entertainment Fee for the band of $10 with cocktails, appetizers and dinner available for purchase.

The members of the Ted Herman Band featuring Frank DiSalvo include: vocalists Lee Hartley and Larry Capeloto; pianist Alex Danson; guitarist Steve Crowell; bassist Larry Holloway; Doug Dean on drums; Vito Pizzo, first tenor saxophone; Norm Smith, second tenor saxophone; Herman, first alto saxophone; Alex Roseff, second

got the right to fall in love, the right to be free/ She’s not an immigrant, she’s a refugee.”

As someone who emigrated to this country almost 40 years ago, Des Barres clearly empathizes…. “A family waits, contemplates its fate/How to stay united in the United States.”

Stax Volt and New Wave collide on “From Cloud 9 To Heartache.” Other highlights include the Otis Redding homage of “Please Stay,” and the ramshackle travelogue of “Route 69.” On the latter, hapless lovers Larry and Suzie plot a course “from Kansas City to Sunset & Vine.”

The album closes with the rip-roaring “My Baby Saved My Ass.” Recalling his decadent Glitter years, the song is a mixture of debauched braggadocio and tender hosannas for the woman who saved his soul.

This album is very much a group effort.

Des Barres has surrounded himself with a cadre of adroit players: Bassist Paul ILL, Eric Schermerhorn on guitars, Keyboardist Jebin Bruni and drummer David Goodstein.

On Carnaby Street Michael Des Barres embraces his hedonist history without wallowing in nostalgia. And he does it with aplomb.

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alto saxophone; Charlie Williams, baritone saxophone; Don Clark, first trumpet; Brad White, second trumpet; Dave Skersick, third trumpet; Kenny Meier, first trombone; Eric Lindstrum, second trombone; and John Leys, bass trombone.

Last week, Sunday, September 16, Ted Herman celebrated the 50th anniversary of his 39th birthday with “Happy Birthday” sung by special guest “Marilyn Monroe” portrayed by impersonator Catlyn Day. “I stood there with my mouth wide open,” said Herman. “I never expected that, I was so surprised.“ Born in Stockton, California, Herman started playing oboe, English horn and piccolo when he was in grammar school. In high school he played saxophone with the Hal Harris Band and performed at various dances and private parties. Still playing music, he received a degree in electrical engineering with a music minor from

College of the Pacific, now the University of Pacific.

In 1943, he was drafted in the Army as a Radio Operator. He met pianist and arranger Page Cavanaugh at a battalion party and had an opportunity to sit in with the band and play the sax. Cavanaugh immediately put in a request to have Herman transferred to special services as part of the Army Band.

“Our battalion was scheduled for a shipment to Africa at 4:30 p.m. on a Friday, however, at 2:30 p.m., the orders came through for the transfer that same day, and I finished out my service in the Army Band. I am a musician today because of my dear friend.

He taught me that music should come from the heart.”

After the service, clarinetist Barney Bigard got Herman a job playing and touring with Louis Armstrong and his band. Later, he was part of the contract band at Paramount Studios. “I played on the soundtrack of the John Wayne movie, Fort Ticonderoga. I also played with the Stan Kenton band three different times. That is when I found out my father, Marvin Herman played tenor sax and had his own band in my hometown but he stopped playing in 1933. I finally confronted

him, so he told me a story, not suitable for print,” Herman chuckled. “But I have to say, I played with the best jazz band of 1946 and that was with Spade Cooley.”

There was a new town springing up in Nevada and the lure of a new job brought Herman to Las Vegas. “I played at The Last Frontier when it opened in 1946 and then The New Frontier in 1953 and again when it was re-named The Frontier in 1981.”

In 1963, he and his family moved to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area. His job was to coordinate and manage the relief band for seven different casinos. “That meant I had to have a base band of thirteen musicians to as high as sixty-four musicians, if we had an entertainer who used strings. I worked in seven different casinos everyday of the week, seven nights a week. I never took a day off. We would perform for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr., Barbra Streisand, Elvis, Liza Minelli, Henry Mancini and all the major stars who worked at the casinos in the Reno/Lake Tahoe area from 1963 to 1983.”

In 1983, Herman decided to retire from the music business and relocated in Hemet.

In 1988 he moved to the Palm Springs area and the rest is history. “I’m glad I’m old. I lived through the greatest time of music. It went from Dixieland, Swing, Jazz and even Rock and Roll. All of that time I played what I enjoyed for over 600 top notch entertainers.

Now in my life, I stay young with Alice, my sexy red head and a great band. I have lived a very good life.”

You can contact Ted Herman at (760) 774-7459

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he majestic dog runs along the mountain trail, pacing himself in synchrony with his slightly older companion dog. The pads of their feet are silent on the damp earth, the crackle of fall leaves the only sound. The dog spots a raccoon in a tree, startled by a strange creature he’d never seen before. He glances at Elmo looking for a cue about what to do next. Their human runs just a few paces behind, and they look to her for direction.

Mahto stands for “Bear” in Lakota Sioux, the name given by his foster dad. A handsome German Shepherd with perhaps a bit of Akita, this young dog is a sweet loving animal whose demeanor is more that of a teddy bear. Mahto came within hours of being another statistic at the high kill San Bernardino City animal shelter, a

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of their shepherd Elmo sitting on the living room couch. Elmo Stephens even had his own Facebook page! I immediately sent a Facebook message to Kathleen, and two days later she arrived for a “meet and greet” with her 2 boys and dog Elmo in tow. A kiss goodbye to his beloved foster dad, and Mahto was off. Our goodbye tears were soothed by knowing Mahto was going to a wonderful home. Mahto was both rescued and adopted through Facebook.

Cathleen kept us updated on Facebook, “Can you imagine the joy I am experiencing watching Mahto and Elmo play? Mahto is also regularly getting in the kiddy pool.

Today was a good day....Right now my son Declan is sitting on Mahto and he’s not even moving!”

Mahto now leads a charmed life, living on a 3/4 acre mountain property with a loving family. Cathleen reports, “He is highly affectionate. The minute I sit down, Mahto forces his head under my hand for a pet.

He learns really fast, and looks to Elmo for guidance. There is a definite camaraderie between the two dogs, and Mahto matches Elmo’s calmness in the house. The boys, Miles and Declan, are so excited to have him because he plays catch and chase. It’s also good for Elmo who didn’t use to be as playful, but now when we bring out Mahto’s toys he doesn’t want to miss out. There’s a new puppy energy in Elmo now. We made the best decision to adopt this dog.” Mahto is currently preparing to take part in Race for the Rescues at the Pasadena Rose Bowl.

Check out Loving All Animals’ Facebook page to see more adoptable animals. To help a dog get a home, click on “Share” rather than “Like”. Guess who else now has his own Facebook page? Send Mahto Stephens a Facebook friend request to see his latest adventures! jmcafee7@verizon.net

THE VINO VOICE

by Rick Riozza

The New Wine Scene at Mission Hills

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here’s some great new energy and a new scene going on at the world famous Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage; and I’m so happy to report that it involves a lot of wine!

Everyone needs to meet Denise Harnett, the resort’s Marketing Coordinator—she’s really busy right now, but she’s bringing all the energy with all the goings-on ( Indeed— CV Weekly is having their next mixer at the Westin on September 27th ).

Anyway—my son, Paolo, and I had the opportunity to meet with Denise at the Fireside Lounge. For some reason, I always thought that the Mission Hills Resort was private, but the Westin Company Hotel & Resort is open to all.

Denise was particularly interested in having us experience three venues. One was

the Sangria Sunset Pool Party—now that’s a fun name! and I can envision diving into a pool of refreshing sangria (well—kinda sort of ) but unfortunately it has already run its summer course. The resort will kick that Party up again next summer. Too bad for me, I wanted to get into a Sangria discussion with you readers—another time, another article.

The Fireside Lounge is in a very chic setting and is pretty famous for their bar that owns quite a nice selection of Cognacs.

But we were invited over to try a few food & wine pairings and found some fantastic match-ups. They’ve just re-vamped some of their appetizers, salads, and entrées, so we snooped through their wine by-theglass selection.

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I remember this Sauvignon Blanc from the 80s; it was one of the first humorous/ imaginative winery names that would come out of Napa Valley—playing off the renowned Stag’s Leap region. Their grapes were and still are organically grown, and their wines were terrific—so fresh and crisp.

Fortunately the wine’s profile has not changed much: Citrus peel, lemon zest, and granite, balanced with low alcohol and acidity, this pairing with the crab cakes was just fantastic! It will always be my go-to glass of wine & appetizer at the Fireside.

We then saw the Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad being ordered around us so we followed suit. A beautiful & fancy presentation of a salad served on a large chilled dinner plate that did not disappoint on the flavor and freshness of the greens. This salad was crying out for a white wine while we were whining for a red that a grilled Ahi Tuna could handle. The white won over when we found the 2010 Sonoma Valley Chalk Hill Estate Chardonnay, this is a wonderfully intense and powerful quaff with a lot of elegance. One feels pampered sitting in this atmosphere with delicious food and a wine that offer flavors of baked apple, lemon peel, brioche, and cream.

All right! We wanted to get into some red wine but we were running out of time.

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grateful dog out of his kennel before I could complete the paperwork. With the gait and confidence of a show dog, Mahto pranced into the parking lot and leaped eagerly into our waiting vehicle.

To those who think going into a public shelter would be too sad, I would counter there’s nothing like the feeling of jubilation when you escort an animal out the door and sense its incredible relief at being freed. Our happy trip home was filled with conversation about this new dog. Mahto thrived in his foster home, and after a brief skirmish with his foster sister Sapa, became an integral part of the foster family, acknowledging Curtis as both savior and pack leader. The eager to please dog was house trained and following basic commands within a day.

I posted Mahto on both Loving All Animals page and my own Facebook page.

My friend Kathy Barnes “Shared” the posting and for some unknown reason I checked her page and saw the comment from Cathleen Coombs-Stephens, a former co-worker, expressing her interest in getting a second dog. I was pleased to see a picture

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rustic building at the end of a dismal deadend street. Sadly, 85% of the cats and dogs entering there are euthanized.

Social media is revolutionizing how we find a spouse, a job, a house, and even a pet.

Facebook connects “friends” who share information and promote their causes.

There are almost 800 million Facebook users worldwide, averaging 130 friends each, and about half of them log on daily. The photos and stories of homeless animals go out electronically to increase adoptions.

Magen Arquette, volunteer at the San Bernardino shelter, advocates for her favorite breed, the German Shepherds. Foster parents Vanessa and Curtis saw Magen’s posting on Facebook. They fell in love with the dog’s expression and the beautiful face with a distinctive ring of freckles around his nose. They emailed Loving All Animals about sponsoring him. I wrote a comment to the growing chain of Facebook posts asking someone in San Bernardino to evaluate the dog’s temperament and approximate age.

A Facebook “friend” soon reported back, “He’s a sweetheart, gets along with other dogs, about 2 years old.” Time is of the essence in rescue, and I notified the staff we were coming to pull him.

Curtis joined Lynne and I on the trip down the 10 freeway. The dry desert landscape gave way to the greener hills of Banning, and then we entered the bleak sprawl of San Bernardino littered with fast food restaurants and empty commercial buildings. Would the dog be healthy? Was he really friendly to humans? Would he still be there? Lynne and Curtis escorted the

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a delicious time—it’s how we sometimes enjoy dining, yeah?

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli served along with Prawns in Curry Sauce was our tester plate to both a Santa Rita Hills Lincourt Pinot Noir and the most famous and structured Australian Penfolds Shiraz.

And how many flavors do you think were streaming out this pairing!

The bay-leaf and Indian spices from the Penfolds Shiraz melded well with the curry sauce as did the cardamom notes from the Pinot Noir; the black cherry and rich brown sugar spice of the Pinot enhanced the Ricotta Ravioli; both wines showed a dark fruit & leather back-drop; and an interesting touch of lemon zest from the Lincourt lightly cradled the Prawns and Curry. The Fireside Lounge is a great recommendation.

The place also serves breakfast and lunch.

The final food venue Denise spoke of is not yet opened. But please stay tuned!

PINZIMINI will be the new modern Italian Restaurant here at Mission Hills that’s on my “Bit of Italy in the Desert” radar. I like the name already: a pinzimonio dip is one made with high-end olive oil infused with sea salts and fresh herbs that Italians dip their raw veggies and crusted bread into— yummy! Pinzimini should be opening next month.

I hear that there will be some great and savory dishes of antipasti, pizza, pastas & paninis. And I promise you some great food & fine Italian wine pairing recommendations—and this time we’ll spend an extra hour or two for dinner!

Buon Appetito! Salute!

Rick is the desert’s sommelier-abouttown hosting and entertaining at private and business wine events & tastings. Contact him at winespectrum@aol.com

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s the valley is gearing up for another strong season, some restaurants are stepping up their game. After hearing the buzz around town that Arnold Palmer’s has made some impressive changes, I was eager to find out if they would be able to impress and meet my expectations. Well, they far surpassed them with their service, ambiance and most importantly, food that is artistically presented and fit for a celebrity. But you don’t have to be a celebrity to feel like one.

From the moment my date and I entered the beautiful foyer, we were greeted by a smiling staff. We were humbly welcomed and escorted to one of several intimate booths where we were offered a tasting menu prepared by Chef Ivan Flowers. We were excited that the manager was willing to show his wine knowledge by providing a wine tasting with each course. We began with an Amuse of roasted Muscovy duck breast and pan seared pear gastrique.

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buds ready for the amazing meal ahead of us. Followed by a taste of rich and creamy lobster bisque and a chilled oyster shooter with berry sorbet, we enjoyed some champagne that was full bodied enough to compliment the variety of flavors in our beginning courses.

Our next course was a light field green salad that included some baby arugula and frisee lettuces, plated next to an antipasti roll of prosciutto and creamy cheese. We were amazed at the attention to detail in presentation as well as service. Each course was carefully and specifically presented to us with a description, all choreographed by our beautiful and knowledgeable server, Lana. We continued on to a few amazing wines, whose names I wish I had written down. Next was a perfectly seared Maine Diver scallop, wrapped with thin slices of Ahi tuna and served with a sweet soy wasabi. The scallop was opaque and full of flavor, incredible!

Finally, with red wine flowing, we were ready for the main course, a duet of

tender filet mignon and roasted rack of lamb. Served with fingerling potato and fresh local artichoke ragout, this dish was a masterpiece! Each course was perfectly portioned and served on a variety of plates, all customized to the dish presented. It was truly a work of art. We enjoyed a little tawny port and some homemade tiramisu made with Belgian chocolate (another contender for best tiramisu) for dessert before Lana offered a tour of the facility.

There are many private rooms for dining that all offer a unique experience. In the center of the restaurant there is one large private dining room with a long, banquet style table that is surrounded by walls of wine bottles. On this evening, there was a party of about 15 men that chose Arnold Palmer’s as their reward for a long hard day on the golf course. I can’t think of a better way to end the day, except maybe visiting the putting green outside near the patio.

Come for some of the most amazing food you will find in our valley or perhaps for the exceptional service with a smile, or

maybe for a chance that you could run in to Arnold Palmer himself! Whatever your motivation is, this restaurant is a must see and in my personal top three restaurants in the Coachella Valley! Located in La Quinta just one block west of Washington on Avenue 52, the restaurant is open for dinner nightly at 5pm and offers a Pub Menu that is half price from 4pm to 6pm, including $5 well drinks and $5 glasses of house wine.

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enny University according to Wikipedia: A term originating from the 18th-century coffeehouses in London, England. Instead of paying for drinks, people were charged a penny to enter a coffeehouse. Once inside, the patron had access to coffee, the company of others, various discussions, pamphlets, bulletins, newspapers, and the latest news and gossip. Reporters called “runners” went around to the coffeehouses announcing the latest news, perhaps not too unlike what we might hear on the TV or the radio today. This environment attracted an eclectic group of people who met and mingled with each other at these coffeehouses. In a society that placed such a high importance on class and economic status, the coffeehouses were unique because the patrons were people from all levels of society. Anyone who had a penny could come inside. Students from the universities also frequented the coffeehouses, sometimes even spending more time at the shops than at school.

Since that time, various coffee shops all over the world have used the name “Penny University”.

Penny Unniversity according to Lisa Morgan at Coachella Valley Weekly: “ABSOLUTE EAR CANDY.” “THE PROVERBIAL BOMB!” I realize as I write, these are less than original or articulate phrases, but they are the ones that pop into my mind as I recall my interview and private concert (don’t hate me ladies) with the boys of Penny Unniversity. This group of musicians, each individually, incredibly gifted on their own, work so fluidly together as they drive rhythms and melodies that are completely unique, familiar, complex and simple, somehow all at the same time. When you close your eyes and listen, you lose track of the fact that there are only four guys playing four instruments as you listen to what

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sounds like a full latin band, then a large hard driving rock band, then suddenly a jazz ensemble with the sudden fusion of Arabic scales somewhere in the midst of it all.

I have to say, I was a little skeptical in the beginning. I had been hearing people talk about Penny Unniversity for a long time before I ever had the opportunity to hear them for myself. It was clear that they were a group of extremely talented musicians.

I just couldn’t really imagine wanting to listen to a band that didn’t have words to their songs. I am a retired, classic rock and country chick singer from Vegas. Music was all about the words for me. My voice was my instrument. What could I possibly relate to in this band?

My love and appreciation began with their impeccable musicianship. As I sat and listened to them play, it was flawless.

Just when you started getting comfortable with where the melody and rhythm were going, they’d smoothly make a complicated transition into a different groove and melody altogether taking your ears and emotions along a delightful musical river ride. Utterly professional, they merely looked at each other when they started the song and were immediately in perfect melodic and rhythmic union. Even the endings, never traditional always a surprise, were completely beautiful and clean.

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A Slice of Musical Life hours twice a week and constantly writing and producing new music. They are already recording their second album. These artists bleed music and in a period of 90 minutes, they pour out over 40,000 notes.

I closed my eyes and listened. The words, the story, the pictures all just formed and they were all my own. This music has no rules or formula, just music that you can drink in. There is no language barrier, making them a completely global band speaking the one true universal language.

They are a band set apart having created their own fusion of style and sound they like to call “transfusion.”

If you haven’t had the opportunity to hear Penny Unniversity perform, do so before that big globe of ours discovers what we locals here in the Coachella Valley are so fortunate to have all to ourselves… for now.

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a story to every song. For example: Lead guitarist and front man Michael Anthony Gagliardi explains the story behind the song Periwinkle: “It’s a song about being overlooked. The periwinkle isn’t a very popular flower. It’s much undervalued, yet it’s known to cure some forms of diabetes and it’s free.” The music starts, and your own pictures, memories or stories begin to form as it relates to the story and the music provided. Every song has its own story, and many times its own destination.

The listener is given little golden nuggets of uncommon, cool knowledge that allows the music to carry them away as they interpret the journey for themselves.

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he best films on the big theater screen worth seeing are, as previously mentioned in this column: SAMSARA and THE MASTER. ARGO, unseen as of this writing, has great buzz.

As of this writing, nearly 150,000 titles have been released on DVD or Blu-ray. A very small percentage of them are actually entertaining, diverting or enlightening.

After all, life’s short enough without wasting it on bad movies. Below are four new home theater titles worthy of consideration. They all toy with notions of a shifting reality.

Barry and it’s hard not to notice the Hitlerlike performance (remember the year the film was made). But the big surprise here is how Evil cannot thwart the power of true Love, even when two lovers are turned to stone for defying Satan.

This masterpiece, directed by Marcel Carné, is a classic example of world cinema that has something relevant -- and radical -- to say about the state of the world today. The Criterion Blu-ray edition is of course restored and among the extras is an interesting 2009 making-of documentary.

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for these most sympathetic patients, it was clear no harm was done. In some cases there seemed to be an improvement that defied traditional medical explanations. I was reminded that there’s a lot we don’t know and that the majority of prescriptive pharmaceuticals are extracted (or synthesized) from the 40,000 plus species of blooms, roots and leaves found in the remote rain forests of the world. In fact, many plants have yet to be identified for what may be cures to our worst illnesses (for more info, go to: sacredscience.com).

provoked to ponder the nature of why we like movies that frighten us. Writer Joss Whedon and director Drew Goddard mess with our minds and deliver a singular piece of entertainment worth finding.

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This 1942 French film is a wonder. It is also known by the name: THE DEVILS’S ENVOYS. The story is based on a popular 15th century medieval legend in which the Devil, upset at the growing forces of goodness, sends his minions to earth to create despair. The Devil is played by Jules

I was fascinated by this short (75 minutes) documentary that follows eight ill persons who travel from our modern 21st century world to the jungles of Peru to seek naturalistic, shamanistic healing of their various distressing medical diagnosis.

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A popular film that had a long run in the CV arrives on disc in an even better looking transfer than on the big theater screen. The simple story revolves around a group of mature Brits who outsource their retirement in less expensive India at what they believe to be the restored -- and exotic -- Marigold hotel. Naturally, things are not what they seemed in the advert they originally perused.

The big draw here is watching the extraordinary cast do their thing as they discover that letting go of the past as well as expectations of the future allows life and love to blossom again.

Also new on home video is the 3D shark attack movie BAIT. This one‘s about a tsunami that floods a supermarket and traps grocery buyers who have to fight an infestation of sharks. It’s exactly what you think it is.

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swallowing a few pints and watching some other sport as “tough” didn’t even begin to sum-up the conditions.

The Women’s British Open (or Open Championship, if you prefer) was simply Shin-credible…..That’s right, it was Shinsational…..OK, have I covered it? Did you get the point? Jiyai Shin took the whip to the rest of the field en route to posting a 9-shot win in the oldest Championship, ending the final round at -9 with her closest competitors being Inbee Park at even par and U.S.’s Paula Creamer at +1.

The older dudes on the Champions Tour had a bit of a vacation as they traveled to Hawaii for the Pacific Links Hawaii Championship at Kapolei. The weather couldn’t have been better for these guys and the scoring showed it.

When it was all said and done it was longtime PGA Tour veteran Willie Wood that took home the hardware and the big cash but it took at final round -6, in a shootout to do it. Bill Glasson, Peter Senior, Tom

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The Tour Championship gets started this

coming Thursday on the PGA Tour as only the strong survive…..the top 30 remain as we head towards the final event in the FedEx Cup series. That of course, will be followed by the Ryder Cup the following weekend at Medinah Country Club in Chicago………..can the U.S. come up big on our home turf??

The big news locally continues to be the advent of the new “The Clubhouse with Mike Livingston” radio show which took to the airwaves last weekend on KNEWS 94.3 FM from 6 – 8 a.m. Guests o‘ plenty with lots of big surprises ahead so join me as we talk sports here in the valley and across the globe! We’ll be looking for you in The Clubhouse on Saturday mornings from 6-8 a.m. on KNEWS 94.3 FM……Heads Up! Mike Livingston is the Host of The Clubhouse Radio Show on KNEWS 94.3 FM on Saturday Mornings from 6:00-8:00 a.m.; Additionally, Mike is the Director of Management for Personalized Property Management Company, in Cathedral City.

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Soul Opus members include Michael Reyes of Indio, Juan De Lara Jr of Coachella, and Peter Cancino of Coachella, CA. As a band Soul Opus is dedicated in promoting unity and love across the Coachella Valley, from which they are very proud to say they come from. Facebook.com/SoulOpusMusic Soundcloud.com/Soul Opus Follow us on Twitter “The Arrangements Playing the Very Best Music from 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Today” For Bookings and info please go to www.facebook.com/pages/TheArrangements/279810762084 www. thearrangements.net 760-851-5432 Deadend Paradox is from palm desert est 2008 and has an origional desert rock feel that draws you in theirs something for every1. Check them out on facebook.

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BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm CASCADE LOUNGE, SPA RESORT; PS; 888-999-1995 Nash with Quinto Menguante 9pm (LR) CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DHS SPA LOUNGE; DHS; 760-3296787 Karaoke 9pm DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760251-1991 EL MEXICALI CAFÉ 2; IND; 760342-2333 Cesar Daniel Lopez on the harp 6-9pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6-10pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-3271700 Michael Keeth INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL; IW; 760-345-6466 The Ted Herman 18 Pc. Big Band 6-8pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760366-2250 Open Jam 6pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Palm Springs Sound Company,in the afternoon,Hot Rox,in the night LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Robin Miller 6pm (PB) THE LOUNGE, AGUA CALIENTE; RM; 888-999-1995 Karaoke Joe 7pm MELVYN’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; PS; 760-325-2323 Sunday Jam 4-8pm NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-3471522 Karaoke 8-1am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 7pm (PB) PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Longest Running Jam Session in the valley. Hosted by

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MON SEPTEMBER 24 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Bonnie Scott 6pm (AC) ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Sissy Bingo w/ Linda Gerard 7-9pm BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm DESERT FOX; PS; 760-325-9555 Music Mondays 9pm FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6-10pm LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Rox LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-3471522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314

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Wine Bar

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Roc’s Firehouse 36891 Cook St # 10 Palm Desert, CA 92211

American

American

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Tack Room 81800 Avenue 51 Indio, CA 92201

American

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Casey’s

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TUE SEPTEMBER 25 29 PALMS INN; 29P; 760-367-3505 Meltdown 6pm ACE HOTEL; PS; 760-325-9900 Ace Karaoke with Kiesha 9pm AZUL; PS; 760-325-5533 Bella da Ball Dinner Revue w/ guest performers 7:30pm (CB) BILLY REED’S; PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm CASTELLI’S; PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm CUNARD’S SANDBAR; LQ; 760564-3660 Johnny Morris 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX; PS; 760-325-9555 Andrew, Matt & Mike 8:30pm DILLON ROADHOUSE; DHS; 760251-1991 ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL; PS; 760-992-0002 John Stanley King 5-9pm (JZ)(BL) FIRECLIFF; PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6-10pm FIRESIDE LOUNGE; PS; 760-3271700 Red’s Rockstar Karaoke JOSHUA TREE SALOON; JT; 760366-2250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic Reality Show Jam 8pm (VD) LAS CASUELAS TERRAZA; PS; 760-325-2794 Palm Springs Sound

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Company LE PAON; PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) NEIL’S LOUNGE; IND; 760-3471522 Karaoke 8-1:15am THE NEST; PD; 760-346-2314 Tim Burleson 7:45 (PB) PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE; PS; 760-327-4080 Eclectic Tuesdays.

Singer/songwriter night. All acts welcome. Hosted by JB, Sign up 7pm NYPD; PS; 760-778-6973 PURPLE ROOM@CLUB TRINIDAD; PS; 760-327-1161 Ron James 7pm RED BARN; PD; 760-346-0191 Karaoke SAMMY G’s; PS; 760-320-8041 Dr. Paul 6pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE; PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. (RR)(JZ) TAQUERIA GUERRERO’S; TP; 760343-5971 DJ Keith 9pm VILLAGE PUB; PS; 760-323-3265 The King’s Town Trio 9pm WOODY’S BURGER; PS; 760-2300188 Michael Bolivar Jazz Sax 6-10pm

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Western Grill

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American

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McGowan’s

73340 Highway 111 Palm Desert, CA 92260

San Miguel

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43-430 Monroe St. Indio, CA

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Mexican

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Crab Pot

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Seafood

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El Mexicali II

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Italian

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Pacifica

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Seafood

Dale Gribow On The Law

September 20 to 26, 2012

by Dale Gribow Attorney at Law

Settling the Property Damage & What to Look for in a PI Lawyer W

ith respect to the handling of the property damage, you should never talk to the defendant’s adjuster about the facts of the accident.

If we OK it then only discuss the repair of your car. This also applies to your company’s insurance adjuster, if the other party did not have insurance, and we are pursuing an uninsured motorist claim.

Insurance companies will often try to get you to go to their body shop. This is often because their body shop will try to do the work for a lesser amount. This is because they are getting a volume of business from the insurance company. Sometimes these body shops cut corners at your expense.

It’s not in your best interest to have a lower property damage because as I have explained many insurance companies will not settle cases with a low property damage.

In 2012 it is more important than ever, that we try to get full value on the property damage. This problem with low property damage was not present in previous years, but in the last few years, having a case with low property damage often results in a defense verdict - EVEN WHEN YOU ARE REAR ENDED! Though this is hard to believe, the most recent jury verdicts support this stupid result.

As a personal injury litigation law firm, we subscribe to several different jury verdict publications that tell us the facts of every case that has gone to trial in Southern California. It tells us the name of the plaintiffs, doctors, lawyers, judges, property damage and injuries, how much the plaintiff demanded, what the defense offered and what the jury awarded. By reading these verdicts, we come across case after case where THE CLIENT IS REAR ENDED WITH LOW PROPERTY DAMAGE AND A RESULTING UNFAVORABLE VERDICT. I find it helpful to treat each case as if that case were going to go to trial, though only 10% of the cases are actually tried.

If the case goes to trial, it will take place several years from now and your memory today is better than your memory will be in 2, 3 or 5 years. If you have to go to trial, you can refresh your memory while you are on the witness stand by reading something that you have prepared. That is called refreshing your memory and under the law, “past recollection recorded” is an exception to the Hearsay Rule. The

court will not allow you, while you are on the witness stand, to read something that our office (or your spouse) has written down. This is true even though you have dictated that information to us or them.

That is called “hearsay.” Thus, I suggest very strongly that you personally keep the diary and not your spouse or other family member.

I am often asked, “Why are you a better attorney than the next attorney?” I was an A.V. Rated Attorney for many years (which is the highest rating you can get nationally); I graduated pre-med/pre-law from U.S.C.; I have focused on Personal Injury cases for over 30 years; I worked for an insurance defense firm and I spent 5 years with the county as a trial attorney. When I moved to The Greater Palm Springs area, I was one of two attorneys in this area of law listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for the Coachella Valley. In addition I have been profiled in Palm Springs Life Magazine 2011 as a TOP LAWYER and again in June 2012. I have also been honored with a superb AVVO legal rating of 9.7 out of 10 and have been Man of the Year 6 Times including the City of Palm Desert and the City of Hope. In addition Dale Gribow Day has been declared 4 times However, I honestly believe the single most important factor was that I, too, was rear-ended. I saw an Orthopedist, a Chiropractor, an Acupuncturist and a Physical Therapist. Thus I am sensitive to what my clients are going through. When I was rear-ended, I described my head as feeling like a bowling ball and my neck felt like a piece of spaghetti. I use to have to put my hand behind my head as I pushed myself up from the bed in the morning because my neck was too weak. Thus, I can relate to the pains of injured victims.

I remember all too well what it was like to have a fear of driving. I remember that every time I came to a stop I would look in the rear and side-view mirror to make sure the car behind me was going to stop.

Whenever I would hear brakes screech, I would tighten up my neck and shoulder muscles thinking I was going to get rearended again. Don’t be surprised if this happens to you. If it does, write it down in your diary and tell your doctor and my office about it.

My entire life was thrown upside down after my accident and whatever

responsibilities I had one second before the accident I still had. On top of those responsibilities I now had to worry about getting my car fixed, fighting traffic to get to a doctor and being annoyed by waiting in the doctor’s waiting room for extended periods of time. Then I had to deal with the insurance company to get a car rental. You may have similar problems. On top of this you have to deal with going to a lawyer’s office and remembering all the things I am sharing with you.

I often make the analogy that your life is similar to a glass of water that is almost filled to the brim. One second before the accident, your glass of life’s responsibilities was almost full and now you are adding a lot of extra stress into that glass in the form of dealing with the car rental company,

dealing with the car repair, dealing with the doctor, dealing with the lawyer, and thus causing it to “spill over”. All those things may cause you to be uptight and to lash out at those that mean the most to you.

I have found over the last 30 years that when one “spills over” with pressure it often affects the relationship between the husband and wife or parents and kids. When you are upset with your pain, etc., one often has a tendency to lash out at those closest to them. An innocent question of “Did you have a good day?” could result in a situation where someone barks at you asking “how could I have had a good day, I’m in pain.”

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hareKitchen Cathedral City is excited to announce that we will be cutting our ribbon during the first week of October and we have already begun booking kitchen rentals and Guest Chefs for our debut.

Our first community events of the season are dedicated to introducing you to the ShareKitchen program through a series of Open Houses where you can walk through the space, explore the kitchen and dedicated client storage room where you be able to store and maintain your ingredients, business specific tools and equipment and visit our Organic Patio Garden in progress. You’ll also be able to meet and greet the ShareKitchen team and ask all of those important questions you have about our program, find out how we can help you and how you can get started. We’re really looking forward to hearing your thoughts, suggestions and concerns. This program is about providing opportunities to motivated, creative and talented people who are looking to make a difference in our community and the

lives of the people around us.

In conjunction with the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center we will also be featuring The ABC’S of Starting a Business. Featured during this workshop will be an important talk about safety and sanitation as it relates to developing strong food related businesses.

Commercial kitchen equipment training and knife skills instruction are also part of our Fall lineup and will be scheduled with clients who have registered with ShareKitchen. This series will also feature local sourcing and packaging workshops designed to help you find quality local ingredients for your products and packaging that will maximize profitability while reducing landfill waste.

Check out our freshly updated website and stay tuned to our Calendar of Events for upcoming dates for all of these season launching workshops and our official GRAND OPENING! www.ShareKitchen. org

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of September 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19): For every trillion dollars the U.S. government spends on the military, it creates about 11,000 jobs. That same expenditure, if directed toward education, creates 27,000 jobs. Personally, I’d rather have the taxes I pay go to teachers than soldiers -- especially in light of the fact that the U.S. spends almost as much money on its military as all the other nations in the world combined spend on theirs. I suggest that in the coming months you make a metaphorically similar move, Aries. Devote more of your time and energy and resources to learning, and less to fighting. Ironically, doing that will ultimately diminish the fighting you have to do. As you get more training and wisdom, you’ll become more skilled at avoiding unnecessary conflicts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Now is an excellent time to cull, prune, and winnow. I urge you to look for opportunities to pare down and refine. On the other hand, don’t go too far. Be careful that you don’t truncate, desecrate, or annihilate. It’s not an easy assignment, Taurus. You will have to be skeptical about any temptation you might have to go overboard with your skepticism. You will have to be cautious not to allow your judicious discernment to devolve into destructive distrust.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Why did people start drinking coffee? Who figured out that roasting and boiling the bitter beans of a certain shrub produced a stimulating beverage? Historians don’t know for sure. One old tale proposes that a ninth-century Ethiopian shepherd discovered the secret. After his goats nibbled on the beans of the coffee bush, they danced and cavorted with unnatural vigor. I urge you to be as alert and watchful as that shepherd, Gemini. A new source of vibrant energy may soon be revealed to you, perhaps in an unexpected way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Hello Dear One: My name is Lorita. I am a beautiful heartfelt woman from Libya. I was browsing online through the long night when I came across your shiny dark power, and now I must tell you that I am quite sure you and I can circle together like sun and moon. It would give me great bliss for us to link up and make a tender story together. I await your reply so I can give you my secret sweetness. - Your Surprise Soulmate.”

Dear Soulmate: Thank you for your warm inquiry.

However, I must turn you down. Because I was born under the sign of Cancer the Crab, I have to be very careful to maintain proper boundaries; I can’t allow myself to be wide open to every extravagant invitation I get, especially from people I don’t know well. That’s especially true these days. We Crabs need to be extra discriminating about what influences we allow into our spheres.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Questions and more questions! Will the monkey on your back jump off, at least for a while? Will the sign of the zodiac that you understand least become an X-factor in the unfolding plot? Will a cute distraction launch you on what seems to be a wild goose chase -- until it leads you to a clue you didn’t even know you were looking for? Will a tryst in an unsacred space result in an odd boost to your long-term fortunes? The answers to riddles like these will be headed your way in the coming weeks. You’re at the beginning of a phase that will specialize in alluring twists and brain-teasing turns.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Want to submit a letter to the editor of a major newspaper? The odds of you getting published in the influential *Washington Post* are almost three times as great as in the super-influential *New York Times.* The Post has a much smaller circulation, so your thoughts there won’t have as wide an impact. But you will still be read by many people. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you’re in a phase when you should be quite content to shoot for a spot in the *Post.* Please apply that same principle to everything you do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): According to the Asian spiritual traditions of Tantra and Taoism, it’s unhealthy for a man to have too many ejaculatory

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orgasms. Doing so depletes his vital energy, and can lead to depression and malaise. But medical researchers in the West have come to the exact opposite conclusion: The more climaxes men have, the better. According to them, frequent sex even promotes youthfulness and longevity. So who to believe? Here’s what I think: Every man should find out for himself by conducting his own experiments. As a general rule, I recommend the empirical approach for many other questions as well -- and especially right now for Libran people of all genders. Rather than trusting anyone’s theories about anything, find out for yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The 19th-century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen was an iconoclast who relished exposing the hypocrisy and shallowness of conventional morality. While working on one of his plays, he kept a pet scorpion in an empty beer glass on his desk. “Now and again,” he testified, “when the creature was wilting, I would drop into the glass a piece of fruit, which it would seize upon in a frenzy and inject with its poison. It would then revive. Are not we poets like that?” Keep these details in mind during the coming weeks, Scorpio. You will probably have some venom that needs to be expelled. I hope you’ll do it like Ibsen writing his brilliantly scathing plays or the scorpion stinging some fruit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “There is nothing more difficult for a truly creative painter than to paint a rose,” said French artist Henri Matisse, “because before he can do so he has first to forget all the roses that were ever painted.” I’d love to expand this principle so that it applies to everything you do in the coming week. Whatever adventures you seek, Sagittarius, prepare for them by forgetting all the adventures you have ever had.

That way you will unleash the fullness of the fun and excitement you deserve.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Where do you belong? Not where you used to belong and not where you will belong in the future, but where do you belong right now? The answer to that question might have been murky lately, but the time is ripe to get clear. To identify your right and proper power spot, do these things: First, decide what experiences you will need in order to feel loved and nurtured between now and your birthday. Second, determine the two goals that are most important for you to accomplish between now and your birthday. And third, summon a specific vision of how you can best express your generosity between now and your birthday.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Are you excited about your new detachable set of invisible wings?

They’re ready. To get the full benefit of the freedom they make available, study these tips: 1. Don’t attach them to your feet or butt; they belong on your shoulders. 2. To preserve their sheen and functionality, avoid rolling in the muddy gutter while you’re wearing them. 3. Don’t use them just to show off. 4. It’s OK to fly around for sheer joy, though. 5. Never take them off in mid-flight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You know that leap of faith you’re considering? Now would be a good time to rehearse it, but not do it. How about that big experiment you’ve been mulling over? Imagine in detail what it would be like to go ahead, but don’t actually go ahead. Here’s my third question, Pisces: Have you been thinking of making a major commitment? My advice is similar to the first two issues: Research all of its ramifications. Think deeply about how it would change your life. Maybe even formulate a prenuptial agreement or the equivalent. But don’t make a dramatic dive into foreverness. Not yet, at least. This is your time to practice, play, and pretend.

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Mind, body & Spirit

Health Fitness & beauty

by Cara Pellegrino

Counting Calories

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can’t count calories, but I can count on my body doing the math for me and storing the extra pounds in places like my thighs and stomach as punishment for me not being able to do simple caloric mathematics.

Sure, I could count calories if I tried really really hard, but the honest truth is, I forget. I tried keeping a notepad. I even downloaded a calorie counting app on my phone because, let’s face it, most of our weight gain is a simple mathematical equation of putting more fuel in our bodies that we will burn each day. But when you eat out a lot and don’t measure each portion and compare it to a calorie chart to document, you need to find other ways to keep your caloric consumption under control so the pounds don’t sneak up on you.

Aside from eating as much raw, naturally occurring food from the earth as possible, we can make some simple changes in our everyday choices that make a positive impact when we jump on the scale.

Shrink your portions and shrink your waistline. The mass quantities of food we are served and seem forced to consume are detrimental to our health. American’s are always looking for a bargain and a great deal, but when you can upgrade your café mocha to a large for just 10 cents more you’re also upgrading your calorie consumption if you drink it. Make food choices based on your health, not your wallet. Sure, you may be getting a good deal, but do you really need to spend more money to eat more calories?

A deal on the dollar is not a deal if it makes you work harder at the gym. And forcing yourself to finish every last morsel on your plate is so last century. Less really is more.

When dining out, ask to substitute a greasy side of fries with fruit or salad. Most restaurants will provide healthier choices at no extra charge. Sure fruit contains its own natural sugar, but it sure beats fat and grease. Leafy greens are always the healthiest choice, so challenge yourself to make that choice more often. Not only will you shed pounds and look better, you’ll feel better too. Healthy food selections give you more energy and support healthy bodily functions, including digestion,

vision, heart health and more. Yes, even your ophthalmologist will recommend you eat more leafy greens. So forego the fries and find the fruit and veggies. And when you eat salad, switch from high-calorie salad dressings to balsamic vinegar or even (gasp) salsa.

I’m not about to touch the debate of cow’s milk vs. soy vs. almond vs. goat, etc., but if you drink cow’s milk and need to reduce your caloric intake, switch to the fat free version or even lower calorie almond milk.

When you start to feel the urge to snack, chug a tall glass of water and grab a stick of suger-free gum. I try to drink a glass of water before every meal and I find I feel fuller faster. Chewing a stick of gum tends to trick the brain for a little while, maybe even long enough to make it to your next meal.

Remembering to be mindful of your choices is half the battle. Don’t wait to get a muffin top before you start trading in the morning muffins for some fresh fruit and yogurt. We all have a choice, it’s just a matter of being motivated enough to make the right ones. Challenge your craving with questions and limit yourself to smaller portions so you can have a smaller waistline and greater health and confidence.

September 20 to 26, 2012

by Bronwyn Ison

Bhakti Bliss Y

oga and Kirtan enthusiasts may still be feeling their exhilaration from Bhakti Festival West. The Joshua Tree Retreat Center has welcomed more than 3,500 hundred visitors during the Bhakti Festival the past four years. The fourth annual Bhakti Festival is an intimate gathering. Yogi enthusiasts come to enjoy this event from all over the world. It is a time of celebration through movement, song, service, prayer, meditation, and play. Bhakti Fest is considered to be the Yoga Woodstock festival of our time. The festival lives to this expectation and its eccentricities.

The Bhakti Festival is a wonderful time to relax, regroup, enjoy workshops, listen to beautiful music, and practice incredible Yoga. Bhakti’s line-up of Yoga instructors include some of the most renowned Yoga teachers in the industry. Our very own Kristin Olson, of Urban Yoga teaches at both the Bhakti and Shakti Festivals. It was a pleasure to be in her presence as well. Some other Yoga greats, Micheline Berry, Bryan Kest, Kia Miller, Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, and Hemalayaa are just a few who top the list of instructors at Bhakti. A vast majority of every class was paired with live Kirtan music. Each practice was unique, flowing, and relaxing. Yoga classes, workshops, and live music on the main stage are offered all day. Clothing, food, and other yoga and kirtan vendors also participate in the fourday retreat.

As a teacher, I am truly honored to practice with such a collection of teachers.

Bryan Kest instructs Power Yoga. He is witty and exposes his edgy humor. Kest’s knowledge of Yoga is incredible and his style is raw. I believe his students enjoy his sense of humor and integrity. Kest pushes you

to the edge physically but also causes you to think while practicing. Kest’s says, “My style is meditation in motion. It’s real and no fluff.” The purity in his teachings is what drives people to come back for more.

Kia Miller shares with students her love of Yoga. She exudes peacefulness and calmness in her personality. At the tender of age of 15, Miller began her Yoga journey.

Miller is certified in Ashtanga/Vinyasa Flow and Kundalini. Accompanied by live music at Bhakti, Miller’s 90-minute Yoga journey was impeccable. Miller’s Yoga assist for the day, Ann Marie Solo says, “Kia offers a style and grace to the Yoga community that is so different than other instructors… that is what makes Kia special.”

The Bhakti and Shakti Festivals will return in 2013. Both festivals offer some of the greatest yoga, meditation workshops, and kirtan music in the country. As a yoga practiontioner and instructor, both festivals receive two Namaste’s. For more information about future festivals, www. bhaktifest.com

Bronwyn Ison, Yoga Instructor RYT 200 Private, Group, and Classes Available Weekly Classes at Empire Polo Club Indio, California

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