November 15 to November 21, 2012 Vol. 1 No. 34

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Loving All Animals Pet Adoption Event

November 17 & 18 at Whitewater Park in Rancho Mirage

Desert Woman’s Show

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Super Pet Adoption.....................3 A Flamingo Affair.........................4 Desert Woman’s Show.................5 Dogs Rescuing Dogs....................6 Ernie Story....................................7 Crazy Horse Ranch.......................7 Dont Be Clueless..........................8 Haddon Libby: It’s All Local.........9 Desert DJ’s....................................9 Consider This..............................10 Valley Rhythms..........................11 Pet Place.....................................12 The Vino Voice............................13 Club Crawler Nightlife...............14 The Pampered Palette...............16 McCormick’s Car Aution............17 Screeners....................................18 Book Review...............................19 La Quinta Blue & Brews.............20 Education...................................21 Golf Column...............................21 Safety Tips..................................22 Dale Gribow on the Law............22 Russ Olden.................................23 ShareKitchen..............................23 Free Will Astrology....................24 Classifieds..................................24 Health Fitness & Beauty ...........25

November 15 to November 21, 2012

Loving All Animals’ 4th annual Super Pet Adoption

by Janet McAfee

“There’s No Place Like a Home”

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re you still “dogless” in the desert? Thinking a cat might be the “purrfect” pet for you?

There are 500 adoptable pets heading for Rancho Mirage. They will be at Loving All Animals’ 4th annual Super Pet Adoption Fair the weekend of November 17 and 18.

The fair will have a Wizard of Oz theme, and proclaims the wish of all homeless animals everywhere, “There’s No Place Like a Home!”

The Whitewater Park (located just behind The River Walk) transforms that weekend into the magical kingdom of Oz where dreams come true and loving homes are found. Upon arrival you will be greeted

by Glenda the good witch who will hand you a keepsake program listing the day’s activities. The Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion will meet fair goers. Young Dorothys, complete with ruby slippers and baskets, will pose for photo ops. A yellow brick road leads to a special castle honoring the late Jackie Lee Houston. Jackie Lee was an ardent cat lover and her charitable giving included helping our furry friends.

Pet adoption kennels are interspersed with vendors selling everything from pet supplies to jewelry. Near the Flying Monkey area you can grab a delicious lunch at the food vendors and imbibe at the beer & wine garden.

Each area of the park is named after the classic “tail of Oz”. Munchkinland features activities for children including face painting, bubble gum blowing contest, and bottle toss. The Wizard of Oz fun also includes a petting zoo in a recreated Kansas barnyard. Other designated areas are Emerald City, the Enchanted Forest, and the Wicked Witch of the West. Pet adoption kennels and interspersed with vendors selling everything from pet supplies to jewelry.

Loving All Animals’ president Lindi Biggi said, “We are focusing on creating a fair so that there’s something for everyone, even those people who don’t plan on adopting.

The people who know they want a new furry baby are going to come. I want this fair to be a community event and to also attract people who may not want a pet”. Lots of fun as well as wagging tails await you at this festival like event.

An incredible line up of entertainment is planned for music lovers. Local musicians performing include Johnny Mesa, Mark Guerrero, Todd Ashley & Michael Dooley, Gilbert Hanson Band, Joe Baldino, John Bolivar, the John Stanley King Band, and the Gilbert Hansen Band. For something different, Denise Motto and Rio Colors will perform Brazilian Samba dancing.

Steve DiTullio will perform a Frank Sinatra impersonation.

Once you adopt that wonderful new pet, Dr. Lillian Roberts of Country Club Animal Clinic will provide a complimentary vet check. Other animal professionals such as dog trainers and groomers will provide their expertise. A highlight will be a dog grooming contest. As a special bonus, you will receive a lovely photograph with you and your new pet at no charge.

Over 30 participating animal welfare organizations include Animal Samaritans, Yucaipa Animal Placement (YAPS), Living Free, The Humane Society of the Desert, Riverside County Department of Animal Services, San Bernardino County Animal Services, Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Indio Animal Care Center, and Save A Pet. Last year the fair adopted approximately 70% of the animals, and we hope to adopt more this year.

This year Loving All Animals’ doggie decorated limousine will transport visitors back and forth between the adoption fair

and the Desert Woman’s Show which takes place that same weekend at the Westin Mission Hills Resort. Check in at Loving All Animals booth at the Woman’s show for the schedule.

Mega adoption fairs, inspired by Best Friends’ in Utah, are springing up across the country creating increased awareness for the cause of rescue animals. Loving All Animals has created an annual tradition that proves to be one of the Coachella Valley’s most anticipated events.

COST: Free to attend!

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, November 17 and 18, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm WHERE: Whitewater Park, 71560 San Jacinto Way, Rancho Mirage (behind the River shopping center) For more information about the fair, call Loving All Animals at (760) 776-9397 or check the website at www.lovingallanimals. org. Put on your best “Kansas garb”, join the festivities, and meet some special animals! jmcafee7@verizon.net

Grover I am an English Fox Hound mix I am about 50 pounds I came to the Shelter as an owner surrender.

I have been here about 4 months.

I am very attentive, affectionate and I love kids.

Stephen Rose smrose17@gmail.com Palm Springs Animal Shelter 323-839-9054

Lover I am a boxer pitty mix. I am about 35 pounds. I am about 14 months old. I came to the Shelter as a stray.

I have been here about 6 months. I love to play ball.

My ears are very special because they are huge! I am the perfect size, not too big, not too small. Just right.

Stephen Rose

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A Flamingo Affair

lamingoes rarely live outside of a large colony, so the seven-bird flock which calls BG Bird Gardens home is unusual. The fact that in so small of a flock a baby was born is a virtual anomaly.

It must be something in the water … or the birds must just know that love exists in this magical place. Against all odds, Pinkerton Biggi was born on July 2, 2012. Now 4 months old, he is thriving in his small flock of Chilean Flamingoes.

Lindi Biggi, President & Founder of Loving All Animals, welcomed her new addition to the BG flock. A long standing advocate of spay/neuter, Biggi thought it was impossible for this size of flock to successfully reproduce. Rare in colonies of less than 40 flamingoes, and unheard of in a group of seven, the birth is considered nothing short of miraculous. In such a unique instance and to further bird education, Biggi who does not advocate captive reproduction, carefully oversaw the birthing process from egg to hatchling. “With so many unwanted animals being born, I don’t usually allow reproduction here. But, this is truly something special. This small of a flock just doesn’t reproduce,” said Biggi. The rareness of the situation prompted Biggi to

has never been an issue between the adult cranes and flamingoes, precautions were taken to safely acclimate the baby into the Bird Gardens.

Now fully integrated amongst the more than 60 exotic birds, Pinkerton is quickly growing, and will soon change from gray to pink. Only DNA testing can determine the sex of most birds; however, Pinkerton’s large size at only four months is indicative of a male. Groups interested in learning more about Pinkerton or exotic birds may schedule a tour of BG Bird Gardens by contacting Loving All Animals at (760) 8347000.

host an event which educated people about spay/neuter and introduce Pinkerton to his new admirers.

Once Pinkerton was born, some special arrangements had to be made. The free

roaming cranes which inhabit BG Bird Gardens were moved to a separate area on the grounds. In their natural environment, an African Crane or a Chinese Crane would not interact with flamingoes. While there

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5th Annual Desert Woman’s Show Offers Girls’ Day Out in Rancho Mirage

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isten up, ladies (and gents): A weekend of fun, fashion, education and personal development awaits you at the Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage.

This weekend, the 5th Annual Desert Woman’s Show will bring dozens of speakers, hundreds of local businesses and thousands of Southern California women to the Rancho Mirage resort.

The two-day expo offers two pavilions with something for every woman, from healthy living tips and fashion shows to life improving lectures and expert financial advice.

The “Art & Fashion” pavilion will showcase fine jewelry, fall fashion trends and local artists.

In the “Home, Health & Wellness” pavilion, guests can enjoy complimentary health screenings courtesy of Desert Regional Medical Center, and exhibits will feature everything from chiropractic services and rejuvenating massage to nutritional supplements and holistic medicine.

Each pavilion will also have stages for featured speakers and events. Saturday’s speakers will focus on “Health and Wholeness,” while Sunday’s speakers will focus on “Awakening the Goddess.”

Notable speakers include television host Patti Gribow, who will host a panel discussion on “Women of Influence,” and Dr. Andrew Ordon of “The Doctors.” Local financial guru Reesa Manning of Integrated Wealth Management will host several financial boot camps, and Palm Springs Life fashion editor Susan Stein will show ladies how to update the pieces in our closet we can’t bear to part with.

The Center Stage will also transform into a runway on both days with fashion shows

by Macy’s Palm Desert, V&G Hipwear and local designer and “Project Runway” alum Michael Costello.

Men are welcome, too, and will enjoy perks like the luxury car display. In addition, men and women alike will enjoy sampling the desert’s best culinary offerings at the Taste of the Valley, which features 20 local restaurants. Guests will also be able to enjoy sculptures and artwork from local artists such as Karen and Tony Barone.

The Desert Woman’s Show was launched in 2008 by Diana Marlo, a marketing executive with decades of experience producing woman’s shows for charity. Soon after relocating to the desert from Canada in 2005, Marlo set out to create a local event for

women that would support local charities.

All advance ticket sales benefit local charities, and this year’s benefactors include charities like the American Heart Association, The First Tee and Loving All Animals.

Organizations that benefit from advance ticket sales include the American Business Women Association and the Women Leaders Forum.

“We are delighted to offer such a wonderful variety of products and services for women, all under one roof, for our ladies to indulge in,” Marlo said. “The myth was you had to go to L.A. or elsewhere for experts but that’s not so. It is all here.”

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit DesertWomansShow. com or call Carissa Marlo at (760) 2853903. Tickets to benefit the American Heart Association are available at Macy’s, and tickets to benefit The First Tee are available at Palm Springs Motors.

If you go:

Desert Woman’s Show Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage Nov. 17th & 18th, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Tickets: $15 general admission

Schedule of Events

Saturday “The Gadget Challenge,” Jan Boydstun, Kitchen Kitchen 10 a.m., 1 p.m., Healthy Lifestyle Stage “Fashion in Motion,” V & G Hipwear 10:30 a.m., Center Stage “Financial Boot Camp: Take the First Step,” Reesa Manning, VP & Senior Financial Advisor, Integrated Wealth Management 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., Mission Hills Boardroom “Looking Hot at Any Age,” Dr. Mark Sofonio, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

11 a.m., Center Stage “The Power of an Unstoppable Woman,” Dr. Rose Backman, Natural Doctor/Kinesiologist 11:30 a.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Growing an Organic Garden,” Estelle Foster, Going Organic Magazine 11:30 a.m., Healthy Lifestyle Stage Fashion Show, Macy’s Palm Desert 12 p.m., Center Stage “Where to Travel with the Girlfriends,” Elizabeth Harryman, Travel Editor, Westways Magazine 12:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “The Doctors,” Dr. Drew Ordon, M.D., F.A.C.S. 1 p.m., Center Stage “Be a Goddess of the Great Outdoors,” Jennifer DiFrancesco, Sports Director, Toscana CC 1:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Women of Film,” Patti Gribow, Host 2 p.m., Center Stage “How to Live Healthy with Your Busy Schedule,” Starkie Sowers, Nutrionalist & Food Specialist 2:30 p.m., Healthy Living Stage “Decorating in the New Economy,” Carol Adolph, Interior Designer 2:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Bring Me Your Hang-Ups,” Susan Stein, Fashion Connection 3 p.m., Center Stage “Sexuality & Spirituality: The Goddess Way,” Joan Bunney, Author of “Sexy in Your Sixties” 3:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Interior Designers at Your Fingertips,” Designers on Call, Egg & Dart Showroom 4 p.m., Center Stage “You’ve Got the Power,”Alberici Sisters, entertainers & authors 4:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room Sunday “Staying Young…Mind, Body & Spirit,” Carol Teitelbaum, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

10:30 a.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Financial Boot Camp: Take the First Step,” Reesa Manning, VP & Senior Financial Advisor, Integrated Wealth Management 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., Mission Hills Boardroom “Fashion in Motion,” V & G Hipwear 10:30 a.m., Center Stage “Love & Relationships,” Lori Ann Lothian, Editor for Elephant Journal 11:30 a.m., Rancho Mirage Room “The Gadget Challenge,” Jan Boydstun, Kitchen Kitchen 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., Healthy Lifestyle Stage “The Goddess Energy, A New Energy,” Robert Pease, Ph.D., Spiritual Teacher & Psychic 12:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room Fashion Show, Macy’s Palm Desert 12 p.m., Center Stage “Cheating the Biological Clock,” Dr. Dan Olesnicky, Executive Wellness 1 p.m., Center Stage “Eating for Energy & Beauty,” Karen Vizer, Wellness Mentor & Lifestyle Coach 1 p.m., Healthy Living Stage “Finding Joy in Everyday Living,” Renee Baribeau, The Practical Shaman 1:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Women of Influence,” Patti Gribow, Host 2 p.m., Center Stage “Finding Peace & Serenity Through Forgiveness,” Daryl Frazier, Life Improvement Specialist 2:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Drop the Weight for Good!” Dr. Steven Gundry, Surgeon, Researcher & Author 3 p.m., Center Stage “Natural Stress Relief,” Joanne Callahan, Thought Field Therapy 3:30 p.m., Rancho Mirage Room “Fashion Fiesta,” Michael Costello, Fashion Designer 4 p.m., Center Stage

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Dogs Rescuing Dogs W

hat makes this adoption story remarkable is that Ted and Cruz are dogs. We have seen the amazing stories on Animal Planet where dogs rescue their owners from fires, and dogs rescue other dogs from danger. Now comes our local tale about how Ted and Cruz saved the life of a beautiful dog left to die in the desert......

Local resident Raven Skye adopted two brother dogs from Save A Pet rescue in Desert Hot Springs five years ago. Bill and Ted were German Shepherd/Husky mix dogs, and played happily together until Bill was in a fatal car accident. Raven began searching local shelters for a companion dog for the grieving Ted. One evening while driving home from work on Santa Cruz street, Raven spotted a small black and white pit bull dog standing in the headlights of her car. He wouldn’t get out of the street, so she stopped her car in order to chase him of the road. When she passed, she saw the dog in her rear view mirror back in the middle of the street again.

Fearing for his safety, she got out of the car a second time. As he trotted toward her, Raven saw the animal’s muzzle and mouth area were covered with cactus thorns. She

realized the dog was unable to eat or drink in his current condition. Instinctively Raven knew she had to help the poor creature, and off he went home with her in the car. Once home, she set about removing the 3 dozen thorns in the dog’s face. Soon the new dog met Ted, and amazingly they bonded instantly. Raven was in the market for another dog, and the relationship between the two canines sealed the deal.

Cruz, named after the street where he was found, proved to be a friendly animal, both to humans and a loving companion to Ted. There are few breeds in the world that thrive more on human attention than the pit bull, or the Staffordshire bull terrier as they are sometimes called. Originating in Great Britain, they were sometimes called “nanny dogs” because they are so good with children. Some folks may remember Petey, the Staffordshire who was chosen for the television show The Little Rascals, because the producers wanted a dog who would do well around the child actors.

Raven adds, “I wasn’t familiar with pit bulls before, but I find they are loving and loyal family members. We shouldn’t blame the breed for the bad people who sometimes mistreat them.”

Cute Cora, Llaso Apso mix SOS - Adorable female Lhaso Apso/Poodle mix, about 15 pounds, dumped in the city of Riverside, needs home ASAP. She’s about 4-5 years old and already house trained. She has a leg injury which will heal, and local rescuers are raising funds for treatment. Call Dave at (909) 227-3693 if interested in adopting.

LOLA I am a lab doberman mix. I am about 45 pounds I am about a year old. I came to the Shelter as a stray. I have been here about 3 months.

I love to play ball. I am sweet and friendly and smart as a whip. I could easily be trained to be a service dog. Lola, with Friends board member Tamara Hedges.

Stephen Rose smrose17@gmail.com Palm Springs Animal Shelter 323-839-9054

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Raven enjoys taking her dogs to the desert foothills where they hike, and the dogs can explore freely off leash.

One afternoon, the dogs mysteriously disappeared, returning to Raven bringing another dog with them. It was the middle of the desert with no homes or businesses for many miles. The newcomer, a Blue Nose Pit Bull female, was emaciated and dehydrated. Though a very young dog, she appeared to have given birth recently. It is possible the animal was abandoned in the desert by someone who may have sold her puppies. Sadly, this happens too often in rural areas.

ZAPPA NEEDS A NEW HOME - Months later, the Blue Nose pittie now named Zappa has grown healthy and reached her full weight of 40 pounds. The dog is about one and a half years old, and needs a home with someone with a very active lifestyle. She is

a beautiful “Brown Eyed Girl” who will gaze lovingly on her humans. Raven loves Zappa, but had not planned on getting a third large dog. Raven explains, “I want Zappa to be happy. She deserves to be in a home with people who are very active and can spend a lot of time with her. She is still like a large puppy.” Zappa would be the perfect fit for someone who jogs, hikes, or rides a bicycle. She loves her two brother dogs, seeming to remember how they saved her that day in the desert. She is friendly with children. She is a gentle eater, in spite of her bout with starvation in the desert. Dogs are resilient creatures, usually able to move forward from past suffering, and living in the moment with optimism.

Anyone interested in adopting Zappa can email Raven at divaravenskye@yahoo.com.

An adoption donation is requested which will go to Save A Pet animal shelter.

Valentino I am an American pit bull boxer mix. I am about 50 pounds. I am about 18 months old. I came to the Shelter as a stray.

I have been here about 6 months.

I love to play ball.

I am energetic and lovable. I am an active dog and love to run and play. smrose17@gmail.com Palm Springs Animal Shelter 323-839-9054

4 puppies We are not named yet, (the puppy on the left has been adopted). We are terrier mix. We are about 4 pounds, and will grow to be about 8 to 10 pounds. We were born at the shelter and are 3 months old.

We came to the Shelter as strays. What can we say, we are adorable Stephen Rose smrose17@gmail.com Palm Springs Animal Shelter 323-839-9054

rnie’s story illustrates the healing effect animals can have on humans.

For folks, who are infirmed, knowing there is another heart beating under their roofs is a great comfort. It can do wonders to keep the human spirit up and break the cycle of isolation many house bound people experience.

Hi. My name is Ernie and I am a five year old girl. Oh, I know you thought I was a boy. Well, my real name is Ernestine, but my mom calls me Ernie. She isn’t my birth mother, because I was adopted. She found me at an animal shelter when I was two.

I guess I should mention, I am a dog….a terrier mix, to be exact.

Mom rescued me three years ago from a shelter, where if animals didn’t get adopted within a week of arrival, they were euthanized. I was lucky. Mom saw me the first day I arrived; and once the shelter deemed I wasn’t a threat to society, and after waiting several days to be claimed by my former owners-- who never came for me, Mom made sure no one else would take me home (You see I am really cute— so cute that the people who work at the shelter named me Precious). So, soon as

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I became adoptable, Mom was first in line to fill out the papers and adopt me. This was on a Saturday and Mom was told to pick me up from the vet at Animal Samaritans on Monday, after I was spayed and microchipped.

The first two days in my new home were rough….especially when Mom went out without me. You see, I was just getting used to my new home, recovering from my medical procedures and feeling out of sorts.

But that didn’t stop me from leaping over the baby gate Mom installed. Mom thought it would be best to keep me in the kitchen, when she was not home to keep an eye on me. I was determined to get out and find her, even if it meant ripping a few of my stitches.

You see, I did not like staying home by myself. I guess you could say I had issues with separation. I wanted to be with my new mom all the time, which is why I followed her around the house like a little puppy dog, even though I was two years old, (which is fourteen in people years). I tried manipulating her into taking me along whenever she went out, no matter where she had to go. One time, she even took me with her to the dentist’s office. That was

the time I jumped up, while she was in the dentist’s reclining chair, having her teeth cleaned. I just wanted to rest on her tummy and make her feel better.

Actually Mom really liked taking me to all sorts of places with her. She snuck me into the movie theater to see films about dogs. She took me shopping and people would stop and pet me. She took me to the hairdresser, when she went to get her hair cut. She even took me along for her manicures. The shop owners didn’t mind and the other customers liked having me around. I could tell Mom was proud of me. I must admit I was well behaved, and you can plainly see I didn’t want to blow it. But I must admit I had a hard time not jumping on all of my admirers. You see, I am a people pooch. Don’t want to brag, but I stole the show.

One day I noticed Mom just seemed to stay in bed most of the time…like she was really exhausted and couldn’t move. I wondered what was wrong. She stopped playing with me. She didn’t even seem to want to take me out for walks, which was so unlike her. So I just stayed at her side and only left her bed, when I had to go out the doggie door, to do my business.

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ust outside our Coachella Valley, 30 minutes north of Palm Springs in the scenic high desert, lies a haven for horses that otherwise would have no home. In the middle of breath taking mountain views of the Morongo Valley sits family owned Crazy Horse Ranch, a natural horsemanship retreat that offers trail rides, private lessons, horse boarding, horse rescue and camps for adults and children.

Owner Jacklyn Wilson, a Wyoming native, has lived with horses her entire life. She takes a “Natural” approach to her horses and takes special care in teaching horses and bonding the horses with humans. The “Natural” approach teaches a rider how to ask a horse to perform as opposed to telling it what to do, ultimately getting the horse to follow the riders requests because it wants to. At Crazy Horse Ranch, Jacklyn will teach you the ropes to ensure that your horse ride is an unforgettable experience.

Perfect for adults and children alike, Crazy Horse Ranch also offers private moonlight horse rides which can include a ranch style BBQ dinner.

More than half of the 28 horses on the ranch are placed there because the owners

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for one reason or another have a change of heart toward the horse and horse ownership, become afraid of the horse, or are improperly matched to the horse. She has taken in horses that were considered unmanageable and transformed them into what she refers to as “big babies”. Her mission in opening up the ranch to rescued

A few weeks later, she started looking funny. I think she had a bad day at the groomer’s. Her hair was coming out in big clumps, ‘til suddenly it was all gone. She started wearing these things on her head called “wigs.” Some were yellow, some reddish brown, and some orange. I never knew what she was going to look like. I wasn’t sure who she was anymore. But I always recognized her gentle touch, hugs, and kisses.

I started missing some of the things we used to do, like going to the dog park, having play dates with other dogs, shopping together, and running around on the golf course. But I knew things would change and we would have our fun again, In the meantime, I would lay next to her and stay close by, because I could tell my being there made her feel better. I sensed she was more comfortable with having me around, even if she had to drag herself out of bed to make sure I always got my meals and had water. I promised myself I would protect her, just as she protected me from being on death row at the animal shelter.

You see, we rescued each other.

by Lisa Morgan

A Haven for Horse and Rider weekend stays on the ranch, horseback riding with spectacular views and gourmet food.

Crazy Horse Ranch also provides riding and safety lessons, natural horse clinics, camps and retreats and hosts special events including quaint western weddings.

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horses is to provide a sponsorship program to help match a prospective horse owner with a horse. For a sponsorship of $250, a potential buyer basically provides for the feed of the prospective horse while they receive lessons and time with the horse prior to investing in it. The ranch even has “Equine Bonding Weekend” includes

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Every pleasure gratified! Every one of the five senses satisfied, perhaps even the sixth---that’s the hairy one about intuitive power. On that score for most of us, the wheel is constantly turning but the hamster is probably dead at the bottom of the cage. Hey, we’ll have to be happy with the five we humans are auto-allotted: Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell and Touch.

All sensory stimuli that abounds at every event sun-up to sun-down in the desert.

The organizers “get” us, what sets us apart from the flora and fauna—and hamsters.

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Today! Thursday, November 15, 7am5pm. “Fill the Bus!” is the shout-out from SunLine Transit Agency for their 6th annual Holiday Food Drive to help families in need and feed the homeless during the holidays. This year two local organizations are the recipients: Fish Food Bank in Coachella and the Well in the Desert in Palm Springs. The bus company whose mantra is “The Future is Green” takes this mission seriously as well, parking its state-of-the-art, alternativefueled 40-foot buses for generous fill-up donations of non-perishable items, dry/ frozen/canned foods, new packaged toiletries, personal hygiene products, diapers, at 3 locations: Stater Bros., 78630 HWY 111, #A, La Quinta, Ralphs at 42150 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes, and 1733 E Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs.

G.M. C. Mikel Oglesby says, “Each year I am overwhelmed by the generosity and acts of selflessness displayed by the Coachella Valley community.” More info, call 760343-3456, ext. 124.

Friday, November 16, 6pm.

Definitely not your frog-in-the-blender performances! Get in step to watch “Dancing with the Desert Stars” while there are still general admission tickets up for grabs at $40! Actor/singer/dancer John Barrowman (TV’s “Torchwood,” “Desperate Housewives”) will host the 2nd annual dancerama competition to the benefit of “100 Women,” an annual giving program for Desert AIDS Project which funds gynecological services and ensures healthcare ease to women and children affected by HIV or AIDS. Judges are philanthropist/Broadway star Peggy Cravens, former Miss USA Shanna Moakler, “Chelsea Lately”/”E!News” star

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Ross Mathews, Celebrity Stylist Salvador Camarena. Dancing Pros and partners include Jerry Green, Kerry Hendrix, Terri Ketover, Dr. Suzanne Quardt, Steve Quintanilla and Margie Taft. Tickets/ info, call 760-969-5743, or visit www. desertAIDSproject.org. At the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs, 888 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262.

Saturday, November 17, 6pm. The Annenberg Theatre’s annual Opening Night Benefit Concert features Tony ® award winning actress/singer/dancer Sutton Foster (Thoroughly Modern Millie as Millie Dillmount, Anything Goes as Reno Sweeney). The multi-talented artist has garnered nominations for every Broadway musical she has appeared in, except one (harrumph), she has also performed as solo artist at Carnegie Hall, among other notable venues, and in June debuted in the popular ABC Family drama series Bunheads, to more huzzahs of critical acclaim. The Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Dr., Palm Springs. Tickets include aprèsconcert party catered by Spencer’s Restaurant: ATC Members, $265; Non-ATC Members $295. Reserve ticketwith a call to 760-325-4490. Performance only $95.

More info, visit www.psmuseum.org.

Saturday and Sunday, November 17-18, 10am -4pm. Well, Dorothy, we might be in the “Land of Oz” after all for the 4th annual Super Pet Adoption Fair in Whitewater Park, 71-560 San Jacinto Dr., Rancho Mirage. There’s the Kansas farm, complete with petting zoo! Take the yellow brick road! Over there is the Emerald City! And don’t forget to stop, look, ooh-and-awe over what president of “Loving all Animals” Lindi Biggi calls the “unconditional love machines!” The stars of the show come from 34 animal rescue and shelter organizations that know “there’s no place like home.” Yearning for a forever home are nearly 500 cats and dogs, aided and abetted by exotic birds, horses, rabbits, mules, among other four-legged singing, squawking, pecking, preening and perfectly healthy love-bugs, such as a happy, yappy Fido to adopt for as little as $20. A spayed/neutered/vaccinated Fifi is a steal for $9, thanks to a local benefactor.

Enjoy exhibits, vendors, food purveyors and stop by the beer and wine garden to put some foam on your lip. Adoptable pets will look their best as pet groomers compete

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IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY for prizes. Raffles, entertainers on stage, horse-drawn wagon rides, both days. For more info, or to volunteer, call 760-7769397. Or visit www.lovingallanimals.org.

Thursday, November 22, 11am-2pm.

Get your gobble-on! The Well in the Desert is preparing the turkey with all the fixin’s for a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, free to every member of the community at the First Baptist Church, 588 Rosa Parks Blvd, Palm Springs. Local Tribal leaders will be honored for their community philanthropy and their dedicated support to the Well. If you need a ride to attend the celebration, a shuttle will be available.

America’s Thanksgiving holiday, which dates back to 1621 when the first recorded event was held at Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts, is unique to the United States, but our snowbirds from Canada and other visitors are welcome to the feast.

Donations of turkeys are also welcome.

Please fly in the fowl du jour to 181 N. Indian Canyon between 8 am and 3 pm before November 22! For more info, call 760-327-8577.

Saturday, November 24, 9am-2:30pm.

Fresh air, fresh food, fresh gift ideas for the holidays, and so much more. What else do you want from the Opening Day of the all-new Palm Springs Open Air Market and Street Fair? It’s all here. Over 100 vendors offering fine arts, novel crafts, ontrend fashion apparel, exquisite jewelry, well-prepared food that will set tastebuds dancing. Hourly prizes from primary sponsor The Spa Resort and Casino who will donate spa gift certificates and free slot play coupons. Restaurant gift cards plucked from the best eateries in town including

Trio, Lulu’s, Azul, Sammy G’s Tuscan Grill, Zin and the ACE Hotel King’s Highway.

Entertainers include Teagan Taylor from San Diego, only one of great performances every Saturday through May’s Memorial Day Weekend. Free parking is directly across the street. Let’s get this party started! It could be your favorite pit-stop!

More info, call 760-452-4074, or visit www. palmspringsopenairmarket.com.

Monday, November 26, 8pm. Called one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, David Sedaris, according to his press release, was discovered while reading his diary, and after firing his publicist, it seems that the rest is history. (Hey, that subject’s more provocative than sitting at a soda fountain a la Lana, right?) Actually, radio host Ira Glass put Sedaris to work on the airwaves reading “Santaland Diaries” about playing an elf at Macy’s. He has written stories and essays for Glass’s “This American Life,” Esquire and New Yorker magazines, picked up a Thurber Prize for American Humor, was named “Humorist of the Year” by Time Magazine, received an Emmy nomination for “Best Comedy Album,” and he gets along with his writersister Amy Sedaris, dueting without dueling at the keyboard. Sedaris (sans sister) appears at the McCallum Theatre for one night. Tickets range from $35 to $65 online www.mccallumtheatre.com or call the Box Office, 760-340-2787. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert.

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s CV Weekly’s theme this week relates to animals and given that Thanksgiving is next week, I thought I would mash the two together and look at some of the odder and more exotic animals consumed by humans worldwide. The consumption of many of these animals is rooted in human survival and in response to abject poverty and starvation. Faced with starvation, people learn to eat and often enjoy many foods that make you and me squeamish.

Let’s start with Fido. Various groups in Nigeria as well as much of China believe that the consumption of dog has medicinal effects. In Ghana, the Tallensi consider dog meat to be a delicacy. Here in North America, Canada has no law against the sale of dog meat while many Native American tribes in the United States include dog meat in traditional festivals. As dog meat cannot be sold in the United States, some Chinese restaurants use imitation dog meat made with pulled pork flavored to simulate dog for

a variety of recipes. While there are efforts to ban the consumption of dog across Asia, it remains in the food supply. For example, Japan imports five tons of dog meat a year from China.

Are you partial to felines? Nearly 4 million cats are eaten worldwide each year with the greatest consumption occurring in southeast Asia. It seems that cat meatballs or cat fried rice are two of the more common dishes. In Guandong, cat meat is the key ingredient in the dish ‘dragon, tiger, phoenix’ better understood by us as snake, kitten and chicken. In Peru, cat is used in stews among its Afro-Peruvian community while in Brazil, street vendors are known to serve “churrasquinho de gato” or cat barbeque. In Switzerland, some eat cat with thyme. I’m thinking a cabernet goes best.

Low in fat and high in protein, horse meat is eaten throughout the world.

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chavaline. Approximately five million horses are eaten each year with China being the world’s top producer followed by Mexico, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Argentina. In Kazakhstan, horse is a large part of their diet via an array of sausages.

When I was a child, my sister had a pet guinea pig. Little did I know that many South American cultures eat these in a variety of ways similar to chicken. Peru alone consumes 65 million guinea pigs or cuy a year. This meat type is hoped to gain popularity in Africa as a way to combat starvation as guinea pigs breed quickly and take fewer resources than traditional livestock.

Enough on pets. Let move on to the creepy crawly things.

Entomophagy is the consumption of insects as food. Nearly 80% of the world’s nations eat insects. Most popular are grasshoppers, ants, mealworms, beetles, caterpillars and spiders.

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well as many other cultures enjoy ants that are covered in chocolate. Larger ants are baked or fried and said to taste like earthy bacon.

In Cambodia, spiders are considered delicacies. People began eating them when they were being starved by Pol Pot nearly a half century ago.

Another animal eaten in countries where starvation is a real threat is rat. Rat is considered a staple food in North Korea and China.

Indonesians eat bat meat while Koreans enjoy battered, crumbed and fried silk worms.

Lastly, across Africa gorillas and elephants continue to be eaten despite their endangered statuses.

While you and I may find these culinary tastes revolting, remember that many vegetarians, vegans and religious groups find the consumption of any animals equally unappealing.

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DJ Dirty Ish, Diverse as the Music He Plays

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here is no shortage of culture when talking with DJ Dirty Ish whose family has held the title of Baron in Hungary since the 1600’s. Istvan Burgyan, (AKA Dirty Ish,) learned to speak Hungarian from his great grandmother and was taught to play piano at five years old. Surrounded by a family of musicians, it’s understandable why Dirty Ish is so passionate about music. “Everyone in my family played a musical instrument,” recalls Ish. His mother played the violin, his father played the guitar and his brother played several instruments. Dirty Ish admits his grandfather, who was a selftaught pianist and composer was one of his biggest musical influences.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Dirty Ish later moved to Houston, Texas and began performing as a singer in a punk band as a young kid. Eventually realizing his calling as a DJ at the age of 21, Dirty Ish bought a pair of Technique 1200 turntables and taught himself how to beat mix. “I learned

on vinyl and I made a lot of my friends ears hurt in the process,” laughs Dirty Ish. His friend Travis, who was a Hip Hop turntablist, (a DJ who uses scratching, looping and effects) was one of his early mentors.

A few short years into his DJ career, Dirty Ish went to a show and saw well know DJ Mark Farina performing. Farina was playing on 3 turn tables mixing in all types of classic oldies to a house beat.

It was then Dirty ish began to realize he could create his own sound. Anyone can play the bangers or most popular tracks but it’s his unique mixing style and ability to take listeners on a musical journey that separates Dirty Ish from most other DJs. “Any clown can play top 40 and so can my iPod. Yes, matching a beat is easy, but mixing a set to keep the crowd guessing is an art,” emphasizes Dirty Ish. When he’s playing a show, Dirty Ish lets his emotions take over and feeds off the energy of the crowd.

His DJ resume is impressive, playing in top venues throughout North America from Seattle to Miami; Dirty Ish has also been the featured artist for Flawless Recordings, Sobel Nation, and UK House Music Podcast. Besides getting paid to play music, Dirty Ish has a software company which has landed him in the Coachella Valley for now where he lives with his wife who is a former playmate and their four

year old son. You can usually catch Dirty Ish performing at promoter BB Ingle’s parties or various venues around the desert. If you would like to contact Dirty Ish you can e-mail him at: dirtyish@hotmail.com or you can find him on Facebook: www. facebook.com/dirtyish.

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The album opens with “The Once And Future Carpenter.” Anchored by heartfelt vocals, spiraling guitar riffs, swooping violin and Benmont Tench’s intricate organ fills.

The lyrics chart an expansive travelogue that echoes Woody Guthrie’s Depression era rambles.

The Avett Brothers sound isn’t easily pigeon-holed. It’s a loose-limbed amalgam of Bluegrass, Country, Punk, Pop, Folk Ragtime and Rock & Roll.

Three songs on The Carpenter, perfectly blend these disparate influences: “Live & Die” is built on a rickety Banjo and Guitar foundation. The lyrics detail an ardent lover’s plea for a second chance. Scott Avett’s oscillating Banjo solo darts and pivots like a pinball through the melody, coaxing this shambolic sing-a-long to conclusion, On “Pretty Girl From Michigan,” rollicking Ragtime piano arpeggios collide with some grunge-tastic guitars. The lyrics are ripe with romantic recrimination over a longdistance relationship gone awry…”You go back to the high life and I’ll go back to the low/ I should have known but now I know.”

The quiet-loud dynamics of the song follow the paradigm that Nirvana perfected on “Smells Like Teen Spirit.”

If the Beatles ever dabbled in Bluegrass it might sound like “I Never Knew You.” The insistent, jangly melody, paired with the Avetts’ high harmonies belies lyrics sketching more romantic disappointment.

The Avett Brothers excel at the slower numbers too. The introspective mood and chugging tempo on “February Seven,” echoes Rick Nelson’s classic Country-Rock hybrid, “Garden Party.” Here the lyrics mourn lost opportunities…”There’s no fortune at the end of a road that has no end/There’s no returning to the spoils once you’ve spoiled the thought of them.”

n addition to all the festivities mentioned in the Cover Story about the Loving All Animals Super Pet Adoption Fair, Johnny Meza and Lola Rossi of Prestige Entertainment, have added an exciting line-up of Musicians to the two day event. Starting at 10 a.m., emcees Steve Kelly and Jenifer Daniels will take the stage and introduce Lola Rossi who will sing the National Anthem and then, Lindi Biggi, animal lover and founder of this nonprofit organization, will welcome everyone.

“The City of Rancho Mirage has been very supportive,” said Biggi. “Whitewater Park is the perfect location for our annual event.”

Other personalities who will emcee over the weekend, include Patrick Evans, Valerie Kattz, Mayor of Rancho Mirage Scott Hines, Katie Markum, Samantha Cortese, Rich “da Coach” Gilgallon, Victor Cruz, Ford Michaels, Denise Goolsby, Michael Schlange and Assemblyman Manuel

Perez. Under the direction of Catherine Demonchaux, The Desert Dance Academy will present two exhibition dances each day.

Music on Saturday continues with pianist and vocalist Johnny Meza and vocalist Lola Rossi performing a variety of music. They welcome dancers to the large dance floor provided, for the many fans who enjoy listening and dancing to the music performed by the various musicians.

Joining them at 10:30 a.m. is guitarist, singer and songwriter John Allen Bowman, who recently finished recording his first CD on Indie Label, Palm Springs Records.

Guitarist and vocalist Mark Guerrero performs Latin Rock at 11:15 a.m. Next to entertain at 12:10 p.m. is vocalist and guitarist Suzanne Oliver who will perform her Original Music along with a few Rock songs.

At 12:35 p.m., pianist and vocalist Gilbert Quesada performs with Sal

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760-325-3400 Cloaked in bucolic acoustic guitar and cello, “Through My Prayers” is a spare sad catalog of regret. Finally, “A Father’s First Spring” is a sweet and optimistic ode to parenthood. The lyrics’ sense of wonder is matched by plangent, circuitous guitar riffs.

Both “Down With The Shine” and “Paul Newman Vs. The Demons” represent the album’s most ambitious tracks. The former is a grievous lament accented by a swooning horn section. The lyrics yearn for a simpler time: “There’s nothing good, because nothing lasts, and all that comes here comes here to pass/I would voice my pain but the change wouldn’t last, all that comes it comes here to pass.”

“Paul Newman Vs. The Demons” is the complete antithesis of “Down With The Shine.” While the former is sad and lugubrious, the latter is awash with scratchy feedback guitars. They careen and crunch, brushing up against a propulsive rhythm

track. The lyrics make oblique references to terror of addiction and Paul Newman’s charitable endeavors. It’s pandemonium, closer to Black Sabbath than Bill Monroe, but somehow it works!

Other highlights on The Carpenter include the quiet and desolate “Winter In My Heart” and the droll and rip-roaring “Geraldine.”

The album closes with the hushed and prayerful “Life.” Modest and unassuming, it offers up some pretty powerful ideas…

“Wouldn’t it be fine to stand behind the words we say in the best of times/Oh You and I know all too well about the hell and paradise right here on earth,” It’s bands like the Avett Brothers that defy easy categorization, that makes it encouraging that they share chart space with Boy Bands, teen sensations, Gangnam Style fads and auto-tuned superstars.

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THE AVETT BROTHERS “The Carpenter” obbing like a life raft in a sea of musical mediocrity, are the Avett Brothers. When their newest album, The Carpenter was released in September, it debuted at number four on the Billboard Charts.

Most of America had never heard of the Avett Brothers until they performed alongside Bob Dylan and Mumford & Sons at the 2011 Grammy Awards. Despite Dylan’s persnickety reputation, both bands accompanied him in a rousing version of “Maggie’s Farm.”

Actually, North Carolina natives Scott and Seth Avett began their musical collaboration in childhood. By college they were both fronting separate bands. When those enterprises kind of fizzled they decided to pool their fraternal talents.

With Scott on Banjo and Seth on Guitar, (both share vocal duties), the brothers recruited Upright Bassist Bob Crawford, Cellist Joe Kwon and Jacob Edwards on drums and percussion.

The Avett Brothers debut, Country Was, came out in 2002 on the tiny Ramsur record label. By 2009 they had released five fulllength CDs and four EPs. This dizzying display of creativity created enough buzz to get the Avett Brothers signed to Rick Rubin’s American Recordings.

Along with T-Bone Burnett, Rubin is probably the most sought after producer in the industry. He is infamous both for igniting careers, (Run D.M.C., Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Adele) and resurrecting them (Johnny Cash, Donovan, Neil Diamond). Rick Rubin’s imprimatur guarntees legitimacy in the music business.

The band first collaborated with Rubin on their 2009 release, I & You & Love, was an unmitigated success. The Carpenter is

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Frisaura, the drummer for the day, along with percussionist Ernie Gurolla Joe Canoura on saxophone and flute Jack Pina on Congas. Joining them for a few songs is Valley favorite Pat Rizzo. They will perform a mix of Swing, Standards and Latin Jazz.

Following at 1:10 p.m. is guitarist Todd Ashley and saxophonist Michael Dooley performing Smooth Jazz. The Gilbert Hansen Band featuring Devon Dean will perform Blues and Rock Music at 2 p.m.

Country singer Marlene Adams performs at 2:35 p.m. This veteran singer has performed in the Desert since 1965.

The final performance for the day at 3 p.m. is the Heatwave Jazz and Show Band comprised of students from the Boys and Girls Club of La Quinta. They now have a new facility in Palm Desert and are an inspiration to students who dream of being musicians.

Director Jim Little is to be commended for his drive and determination, knowing that music is a God Given talent, and for teaching the hundreds of students throughout his performing and teaching career.

Sunday begins at 10 a.m. with Smooth Jazz performed by guitarist Joe Baldino, a big supporter of LAA. He is followed by vocalist Bonnie Bowden at 11 a.m. She is traveling from Venura to support LAA and will perform again at 2 p.m. She will be singing Opera, Standards and Pop. Pianist Donnie Beck performs Jazz at 11:25 a.m. with Craig Chesnut, the drummer for the day, along with saxophonist Doug Ledesma.

Impersonator, Steve DiTullio performs at 12:10 p.m. singing many of your favorite Frank Sinatra songs. At 12:35 p.m., the music continues with saxophonist John Bolivar, Beck, Chesnut and Meza playing classic R & B and Jazz. Performing next is Drea and the Jewels at 1:15 p.m. playing Contemporary Rock. Bowden performs again at 2 p.m. Next up at 2:20 p.m. is John

Stanley King who will perform some of his favorite Original Compositions on acoustic guitar with Eric Frankson on fiddle. Meza and Chesnut will join them on the stage performing Classic Rock to finish out their set.

The final performance on Sunday at 3 p.m., will be pianist and vocalist Denise Motto, who will sing a few songs and be joined by dance group Rio Colors. Hailing from Rio De Janiero, dancers include leader Eva, Christina, Wallace and Tim. Their exhibition dances will be the Brasilian Samba.

Toward the end of their performance, the emcees will finish all the presentations that were going on throughout the day, draw the grand prize raffles and thank everyone for attending. Rio Colors takes the stage for the last time with a grand finale that will sure to have everyone dancing in the park, Carnivale!

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Kittens adopt Tracy & Philip

racy Dietlin, our CV Weekly Publisher, along with her husband Phil Lacombe, CV Weekly Nightlife Editor, are huge animal lovers. This couple has a very interesting rescue story of their own. It is often said that animals “adopt” their owners. Many pet owners find their animals as homeless strays, whether it’s a lost dog on the freeway or a stray cat left behind when a neighbor moves. Without intent or planning, these pairings often last for the animal’s lifetime, and enthusiastic owners claim it was meant to be!

One night five years ago, two beautiful cats appeared at Tracy and Phil’s backdoor, hungry and seeking refuge. The couple fed and watered the animals, and observed from their behavior that the female Calico they named Scamp was feral. Scamp would eat her meal and then scurry away, not wanting to be petted. The black cat they

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named Nostradamus or “Nosti” was people friendly and had clearly taken the wilder cat under her wing. Bonds are often formed in the wild that might not otherwise happen, and by sticking together the two cats increased their chances of survival.

Meanwhile, Scamp went into heat, drawing the attention and affection of a couple of local tom cats. Tracy and Phil tried to catch the elusive Scamp to no avail, and soon Scamp delivered 5 lovely kittens that became additions to the backyard brood.

When the kittens were 3 weeks old, mama Scamp ceremoniously dropped them at the back door. Tracy set up a box for the kittens on the porch. Soon she began fearing for their safety, and decided to bring them inside. A veterinary technician friend finally captured Scamp, but in the confines of the home Scamp began ignoring her offspring.

Tracy and Phil became cat parents,

assuming bottle feeding and joyfully watched the jostling group of kittens grow.

Trish at Animal Samaritans helped them get low cost shots and neutering. A home was found for two kittens together, Scully and Ebony. The other three kittens, Ginger, Slash and Pepper, became members of the Dietlin-

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Lacombe household. Tracy describes how the three little ones learned to bond with their 11-year-old Persian cat, Buttercup, “The group eventually meshed together in cat harmony, teaching us to be patient while the animals work things out between them.”

When Tracy and Phil moved, the neighbor behind them took in Scamp and Nosti, keeping this special bonded pair together.

Last Spring brought tragedy to the cat family when Ginger and Slash suddenly passed away, three weeks apart, quite possibly due to a pre-existing liver condition.

It is believed Pepper had a different father and thus escaped this genetic fate. It’s not unusual for a female feral cat to mate with more than one male when in heat. Months later, Tracy reports how much Pepper still misses his siblings. He watches for them coming down the hallway when it’s time for treats. When the names “Ginger” and “Slash” are mentioned, Pepper runs to find them, so now Phil and Tracy whisper their names in quiet tones. Animals experience a wide range of emotions and that includes grieving for a departed companion animal.

Tracy explains her affinity for our feline friends, “I am one of those crazy cat ladies you hear about. I wasn’t going to let that group of kittens die. We fell in love with this group of cats. I’ve been a cat person since I was 3 years old, and love their independent personalities”.

Cats are relatively easy to care for pets, and they make wonderful companions for both families and retired seniors. Our three public shelters are overflowing right now with wonderful cats and kittens seeking homes. Contact the Coachella Valley Animal Campus in Thousand Palms at (760) 3433644. Indio Animal Control can be reached at (760) 391-4135. If you are in Palm Springs, contact the Palm Springs shelter at (760) 416-5719. Enjoy the holidays with a warm furry addition to your home.

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ow that the elections are so over!

Thanksgiving fever has hit hard here in the CV. So let’s cool down and relax with a glass of festive bubbles!

Whether big families or small, prep time early Thursday morning can be as fun and exciting as sitting and enjoying the big turkey meal itself. Sometimes it’s the only time of year that families get to work on something together—and it’s all about the food & fun!

And there is no better “prepping wine” to keep that morning fueled-up than Prosecco sparkling wine. Fresh and very light on the alcohol, Prosecco is a festive wine that keeps everyone happy and enjoying their tasks.

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up. You may wish to stock up on this bubbly—it won’t go to waste; Depending on your crew, chill up a few bottles and have some for the start of your meal.

Now if you’re having a rather formal dinner that demands careful wine matching—even to the point of having a specific wine with each course! well then the secret to success here is “focus”.

Other than the turkey, what is the most important dish or flavor on the table?

Will it be predominantly meaty, fruity, herbal or spicy? Focus on the key flavor and complement it with the wine you like with that dish.

The Thanksgiving table with all its flavor charms of buttery mashed potatoes, rich and gooey yams, tart cranberry relishes, savory & exotic herb, sausage or oyster dressings, along with the dark and the light meat of the bird can cause you to do a troubling turkey trot of what to do and what to serve. No problem here: Keep your really fancy subtle wines back in the bin and bring out the interesting and not-so expensive wines to the table.

With all the palate of flavors, both red and white wines work, and, bright fruity Rosés, sparkling or not—really work! If you run out of time shopping for wine, look for our favorite Cava Rosé, the Juame Cristolino Brut Rosé for around $6 at Vons/Pavillons or Bristol Farms. This sparkler is cleansing and flavorful and matches well with about everything on the table—it can get you through the entire meal.

But it’s always fun to have a couple of reds and some whites to choose from.

Open all the bottles at once and serve them family-style, letting your guests select at their leisure and pour to their heart’s content – they will be thankful.

There are two schools of thought when it comes to holiday wine: Last year, NY Times wine guru, Eric Asimov wrote, “First, they need to refresh and satisfy over the course of a long and fatiguing meal.

That means they need to be light rather than heavy, agile rather than powerful, moderate in alcohol and versatile enough to complement the hodgepodge of dishes on the table. In wine speak, the key words are lively acidity, the quality that gives wine

energy.”

The other point of view is that the theme of the Thanksgiving meal is “Hey! We want all the flavors over the top!—that Thanksgiving is one meal where the food almost wants to be overpowered by the wine.” And generally this group wants a big red wine experience such as full bodied full-throttled California Zinfandel, like the $25 2009 Four Vines “Biker” Zinfandel, Paso Robles,or, an ultra-rich and multiflavored Cabernet Sauvignon, such as the $40 2009 “Kathryn Hall” Cab. These are tasty picks and I can appreciate the red sentiment but that leaves some good white wine out of the picture.

From the first time I tried a German Kabinett Riesling, with its rose petal scents, green apple & slate flavors, it has been one of my favorites this time of year. A delicious $20 white wine with great acidity and a smidge of sweetness that goes great with much of the meal. Check out 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro in Palm Desert or Desert Wine & Spirits in Palm Springs for their Kabinett selection.

The other tried and true whites, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, do well with Thanksgiving when they are on the richer side—oak works very well this time of year with its traditional buttery and vanilla notes. The Kendal Jackson or Edna Valley Chardonnay are $9 a bottle when you buy four at Stater Bros.

It’s always fun to bring out a “new” type of wine to the table; I’d recommend a Viognier [veeoh-NYAY]. This white, French or California, carries many autumn fruit flavors.

I think it was some marketing firm that got the rivalry going between Pinot Noir and a Zinfandel as the consummate Thanksgiving red. With so many types of red wine out these days, I think the rivalry has fizzled out due to all the players in town.

Especially with medium bodied wines such as Argentinian Malbec, Spanish Rioja, and the French Beaujolais.

Look for the good deal at Cost Plus/ World Market, La Quinta & Palm Springs, with their Castle Rock Central Coast Pinot

Noir at $8, and, the Louis Jadot BeaujolaisVillages at $9. A great pair for the table!

And if you have the occasion for a delicious Thanksgiving wine treat, try the 2009 Hall Merlot, at around $30 ( Winery:707.967.2626), and/or the 2009 Stoller Pinot Noir Dundee Hills at $25 (Winery:503.864.3404). The Hall Merlot has vibrant tannins with flavors of sweet baked plums, black currents, cocoa, and dried rose petals. The Stoller Pinot Noir is Stellar! Beautifully ripe and awashed with sweet cherry & berry flavors. This spicy Pinot is one of Oregon’s best for the price.

For dessert, one can usually find Graham’ Six Grapes Port at most big markets around town for about $15 or less. It’s known as the “baby brother” to Graham’ Vintage Port: It owns a seductive rich perfume of ripe plums, sweet tobacco and cherries and a burst of boysenberry on the palate to match rich, nutty or chocolate desserts.

Here’s toasting to the Lord’s bounty— Cheers!

Rick continues to host & entertain at wine tasting events. Contact winespectrum@aol. com

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Screeners No. 34

Movie Reviews with Robin E. Simmons

Superb New Titles For The Home Theater LAWRENCE OF ARABIA

It’s not likely that any major movie studio today would make this massive yet intimate biography of one of the more enigmatic players on history’s stage of the early 20th century.

Sony/Columbia Picture’s 50th anniversary release of this world-class epic based on the real life WW I era exploits of T.E. Lawrence is a feast for the mind and the eye.

Labor intensive, frame-by-frame, restoration of the 65mm film (that’s 8.8 million pixels per frame) is breathtaking and is more pristine in its stunning clarity than at its London world premiere. Shot on location in Jordan and specifically made for the giant screen, no home theater can do it justice, but the largest LEDs like the Sharp 90 inch screen begin to

give a feel of the majestic scope director David Lean intended. The impeccable cast is top-lined by Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Omar Sharif and of course “introducing” Peter O’Toole as Lawrence, the flamboyant British officer who lead rag-tag Bedouin tribesmen on guerilla raids against the occupying Turks (which eventually lead to the downfall of the Ottoman Empire). The question of who Lawrence really was and how he saw himself persists. Did he really think he was a divine figure destined to unite the Arabs and “give” them freedom? No matter, this magnificent 227-minute film is as relevant today as it was during the times of Lawrence -- perhaps even more so. The great disc extras are carried over from the previous DVD release. Exclusive to the Blu-ray is a wonderful conversation with newly retired Peter O’Toole. (And no, O’Toole did not win a Best Actor Academy Award© for his extraordinary portrayal of Lawrence, even though most people assume he did.)

This is one for the digital home library. Sony.

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MINDS IN THE WATER

I was moved by the powerful story of pro surfer Dave “Rasta” Rastovich’s journey from passive observer to focused activist in protecting whales and dolphins from worldwide commercial slaughter. Five years in the making, and with locations as varied as Australia, the Galapagos, Japan and Chile, the film captures key moments in Rasta’s life as he works with filmmakers, musicians, journalists, eco-pirates and others in spreading the gospel that we are all connected and share the gift of self-awareness whether in the water -- or on land. Director Justin Krumb’s inspiring documentary deserves the widest circulation and is a timely reminder that in many unexpected and not so obvious ways, we are indeed one family on a very small planet and must halt our mad race to self-destruct. Nice bonus features include additional footage and an interview with the director. Evergreen Oasis Entertainment. DVD.

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THE DUST BOWL

Documentarian Ken Burns takes a look at America’s greatest environmental catastrophe in this engrossing two-part, fourhour depiction of “how human blindness to the balance of nature” destroyed the farmlands of the Great Plains during the 1930s. Vast prairies were turned into deserts and the hopes of heartland Americans were swept away by deadly dust storms that ravaged the landscape. The documentary is loaded with rare film footage, unpublished photos and the eloquent accounts of some of the survivors. The songs of Woody Guthrie add immensely to the poignancy of this heartbreaking chapter of American history that could have been avoided. Peter Coyote narrates and the bonus material includes additional eyewitness stories, revealing footage and a look at the legacy of the dust bowl. PBS. Blu-ray.

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Book Review

A Story in “Unseen” Layers

ne of the great joys of reading is the places it can take you.

New worlds, cultures, ideas are but a few of the treasures we seek in an entertaining read. Good prose allows us to engage with a character and be caught up with his or her fears, concerns and ambitions. G. Willow Wilson’s Alif the Unseen, (Grove Press, 440 pages) has all the right enticing elements for a refreshing and provocative narrative but falls short when it comes to a compelling main character and a plot that can live up to its thematic meaning.

Alif is an avatar for a twenty something programmer and hacker who lives in an unnamed Middle Eastern Emirate. His many clients require cyber anonymity in a country that spends a large portion of its budget policing the Internet to keep tabs on its people. Alif is an outsider because he’s half Arab and half East Indian; his full Persian upper-class girlfriend leaves him when her father betroths her to another man.

Angry at his now ex-girlfriend, Alif writes a brilliant computer program to get back at her for “never wanting to see him again.” Ironically, it falls into the hands of the government and puts him and his clients in jeopardy. The Ex also bestows an ancient book to Alif further complicating

Alif the Unseen Novel

By G. Willow Wilson

The novel, likely set in our current day and time, though not specifically stated, and in an unnamed place ruled by religious tyranny (though it is very much like Iran), Wilson merges the complex and challenging modern world with the magical and spiritual world of the ancient Middle East.

Some of the best moments and writing are when Alif hooks-up with Vikram the Vampire, a satanic shape-shifting character, who aids him in his battle against “The Hand.” He calls Alif “younger brother” and “son of Adam.” He is a Jinn. Made by the same Creator only at a different time in history. Vikram serves as a guide and takes Alif to a parallel universe to authenticate and understand the nature of the ancient book. Not unlike like Harry Potter going through the wall at the train station, Alif enters another realm that is beautiful and dangerous. Unfortunately they do not spend enough time there.

The domain of the magical, mystical and

spiritual is delightful to read but for this reader it was difficult to stay interested and involved when the main character Alif was so unlikable. Frankly, I did not care about him or his plight. There is just too much of Alif.

Perhaps I did not fully grasp the story as it makes many references to Arab words and phrases that go without any explanation. Not understanding made me feel that I was not suppose to know because I am an outsider -- specifically, a dumb American.

Wilson, an American herself, is a recent convert to Islam who now lives in Egypt.

Clearly she has a passion for her new religion and all the wonderful mysticism that accompanies it. She is a capable writer and I appreciated her ability to show the gap between the spiritual and the secular worlds.

If there were 150 less pages, I think the layers would be more potent and more easily seen.

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his life. The chief enforcer, called “The Hand,” wants him and the book at any cost for its wisdom, knowledge and the power it still possesses.

This is not in any way a boy gets girl, boy loses girl, boy gets girl back story set in the Islamic world. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) In fact, the boy/girl relationship has little to do with the greater narrative. This book is all about the “unseen” world. Thematically, Alif the Unseen has layers upon layers of mystical, magical, religious and philosophical connotations and meanderings.

One example: the name “Alif” is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. There is a special way to write the letter and it is symbolic of God’s presence. It is described as the first line of code ever written in the Quran. Wilson is very much in control of these layers of meaning that give Alif The Unseen its thematic depth.

ll these cats can be found in our ‘Cool Cats’ room in the lobby of the shelter. They are all adult cats that were surrendered by their owners. They are social, playful and have been pets, so they would transition into a new home with ease. They all do have names, and our wonderful cat people can describe their personalities to anyone who might be interested. Please contact: Palm Springs Animal Shelter 4575 E. Mesquite Avenue Palm Springs (760) 416-5719

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Tickets are $20 at the gate (or $15 by advance purchase through November 14th only) at www.LQAF.com. Guests are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets for lawn seating. Sorry, no pets, coolers, umbrellas, or food allowed. Parking is free.

Photo I.D. is required to purchase alcohol.

The event will feature three live blues bands, over 30 microbrew and craft beers, great fare from Fisherman’s Market & Grill, Baja Louie’s Mexican Cantina, and West Coast Hofbrau BBQ plus a selection of fine wine. Free lawn games including bocce ball, ladder golf, and bean bag toss will also be available.

The diverse 2012 line-up stars some of Southern California’s most popular Blues Legends to entertain throughout the day: 11:00 am – Ray Goren & The Generation

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Blues Experience – At only 12 years old, Ray Goren is an American musical prodigy from Southern California who sings and plays guitar and keyboard. Through grassroots support, Ray has emerged onto the scene appearing on the main stages of the nationally acclaimed Doheny, Chicago & Monterey Blues Festivals (2012) and the Detroit Jazz Festival (2011).

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November 17th throughout Europe. They have created a sound that is funky and greasy, where New Orleans meets Texas Blues and everyone has a good time. The band has been a featured act the last seven years on Delbert McClinton’s Sandy Beaches Blues Cruise.

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Blackhawk High

his week I am spotlighting my old high school alma mater, La Quinta High School (LQHS).

Home of the Blackhawks! Operating in the Desert Sands Unified School District, LQHS opened its doors in the ’94-’95 school year.

I remember this fondly as I was a part of the first freshman class to attend.

LQHS is led by Principal Donna Salazar and her three person team of Vice Principals.

Over three-thousand students attend LQHS, which is a huge growth from the few hundred that attended in its birth year. The teaching staff of 100+ teachers, which does not include additional supportive staff, is well equipped and capable of handling the student population. Like all the high schools in the valley, safety of the students is a top priority. With that said, LQHS is equipped with an on-campus Deputy Sheriff and many supportive DSUSD security guards.

Salazar is quick to boast, and rightfully so, in her “Principal’s Message” on the LQHS website, found at www.dsusd.us/ schools/LQHS/, about her school being the

first to be three times named a “California Distinguished School”, and to garner the first-ever state award for Exemplary Career and Technical Education in 2005. Salazar also shares that LQHS has been selected as one of the top 75 most promising schools in America to participate in the International Center for Leadership in Education’s fiveyear Successful Practices Network.

The academics at LQHS are highly regarded by top universities. In 2000, LQHS became an International Baccalaureate® (IB) school. Through the IB program, LQHS offers an IB diploma if specific requirements are met. Higher level academic courses are required with written assessments proctored by external IB representatives.

The IB also helps prepare students from college level academics. According to the IB website, LQHS is one of 87 schools that offer the IB diploma program in California, and 777 schools in the United States. The IB program is so much more, so please visit http://www.ibo.org to see the programs full potential given our the LQHS students. In

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addition to the IB program, LQHS also offers other academic pathways, such as medical health and public service academies, an education pathway, and a culinary arts institute.

The extracurricular activities at LQHS are very competitive. From the award winning music programs, which I was proudly apart of, to the formidable athletics program lead by Dan Armstrong. On a side note, Armstrong was the head of the Athletics program from LQHS’ beginning, and for that matter, so are many other teachers at LQHS. I have recently visited my ol’ alma mater during teacher observations and spent time with some of my previous high school teachers. I am talking about teachers who are a year of two shy of 20 years vested at LQHS. There is no doubt in my mind that LQHS has come a long way in its youth. With many academic, music, theater, athletics, and many more extracurricular activities, LQHS is a good choice for any eighth grade student to consider. But LQHS is not the only

Education

high school in the valley worth considering.

In articles to come, I will be discussing other high schools, their history, and why they too are worth your consideration. I will admit I am a bit biased in this selection, but I believe in our valley’s educational system.

Also, I hope to give you the information you need to select the right schools.

by Mike Livingston

Life or Death On The Course?

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ost people, even the hardest core of golf fans have to think for a moment before conjuring up an image of Charlie Beljan. However, that didn’t preclude Beljan from posting one of the more memorable victories on Tour in the last several years this past weekend, because he almost died doing it!.....That’s right, Died!

In most cases, we think of sports like football, auto racing or some of the others as “the dangerous sports” yet it was a golf course that lent to what was “almost” one of the most unbelievable and horrific sports stories we might have seen. It ended-up being something just short of amazing, especially if you would have seen Beljan walking down the fairways of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic (formerly The Disney Classic) on Sunday, on his way to victory. You have never understood what had played out just twenty-four hours earlier.

In looking to keep his PGA Tour playing

card for 2013, Beljan was in that unenviable position of being “on the bubble” in terms of having not officially solidified that 125spot and an exemption into next year’s exempt class. That said, like so many others working so hard in the last Fall events trying to grab those final spots, the stress level involved with these last opportunities are not unlike working in America today and knowing that your performance could or could not mean food for your family moving forward into the winter….albeit on a different kind of a stage.

Before teeing off Friday morning, Charlie Beljan told his caddie he really wasn’t feeling well at all and that he needed medical attention. The PGA Tour was notified and continued to follow Beljan around the course throughout the frontside of his round, stopping to issue him medical attention at the turn. Stopping his round would have meant disqualification and although feeling terribly, beljan was -5 through his first nine holes and playing

very well……he continued to play the back nine on Friday however told his caddy twice that he “felt like he was going to die”. He had an accelerated heart rate, hives and hi pulse had been racing when administered first aid at the turn. That said, Beljan played the back nine to -3, finishing his round at -8 and LEADING the event!

Nothing an overnight in the hospital couldn’t cure as he was administered fluids throughout “a very rough night” before returning to the course and the

tournament in time to win and secure a very large check and his Tour card for 2013……..so who says golfers aren’t tough?

Probably lots of people but nonetheless, having put his life on the line (literally), let’s see if Charlie Beljan becomes a household name moving forward…..what a story.

Locally, the big news in local sports talk radio continues to be “The Clubhouse with Mike Livingston” radio show on KNEWS 94.3 FM, Saturdays mornings 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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Safety Tips

Russ Olden Heater Safety/Natural Gas Leaks “

by Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna

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s temperatures cool down, home heating use goes up. It’s important for homeowners and renters to inspect their home-heating appliances and perform any maintenance necessary to avoid any health or safety hazards.

“Early cold fronts are prompting people to turn on their heaters/furnaces for the first time in months. This time of year fire departments respond increasingly to calls of “odor of gas inside” and gas leaks says Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna. Heaters have not been used in months. Heating appliances should be serviced annually to keep them operating safely and efficiently. “A licensed heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co. Representative can provide this service for you.”

By not having an annual maintenance inspection on gas appliances could result in exposure to carbon monoxide, which can cause nausea, drowsiness, flu-like symptoms, and even death. Does your

residence have a carbon monoxide detector installed? Check with your local fire department for advice on installing one says DiGiovanna.

Here are a few tips for a safe, warm, and energy-efficient winter: • Have natural gas furnaces checked at least once a year by a licensed heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co rep.

• Vacuum and clean regularly in and around the furnace, particularly around the burner compartment to prevent a build-up of dust and lint.

Never store items in, on or around the appliance that can obstruct airflow.

• Most forced-air units have a filter that cleans the air before heating and circulating it throughout the home. Check furnace filters every month during the heating season and clean or replace the filter when necessary.

• When installing a new or cleaned furnace filter, be sure to re-install the front

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panel door of the furnace properly so it fits snugly; never operate the furnace without the front-panel door properly in place because doing so may create the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Check the appearance of the flame. If the flame is yellow, large and unsteady, the furnace needs to be inspected immediately by a licensed heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co rep to have the condition corrected.

• Using an unvented gas heater in your home is dangerous and a violation of the California Health and Safety Code.

• Never use your oven, range or outdoor barbecue to heat your home because these appliances are not designed for this purpose.

Again, the best advice is to contact a licensed qualified heating contractor or Southern California Gas Co. Representative inspect your furnace.

by Dale Gribow Attorney at Law

You asked for info on more SCAMS.. . . . Here it is!

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ince writing the articles about SCAMS for CV WEEKLY, I have had many of our readers contact me with information on others SCAMS. They have asked that I share these with our CV Weekly readers.

The IRS or BOA Scam:

Unfortunately scammers keep coming up with clever ways to steal your money and your identity. Many of you have received an email that looks “official” from the IRS….or BOA etc. They even have the IRS or BOA logo and email address. The IRS letter will say something like “we have determined that you are eligible to receive a refund of $229.72 as a result of our recent review of your account”.

You will then be advised to submit a tax refund request and asks that you allow them a week or less to process that request. They explain that a refund can be delayed for a variety of reasons such as submitting invalid records or applying after the deadline. They will then sign off with, Best Regards, Tax Refund Department

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Internal Revenue Service.”

Naturally you would question whether the IRS actually sent this to you? The answer of course is NO! This phishing e-mail is designed to obtain your personal information. They accomplish this by asking you to click on the link. It will then ask for your name, address, and SSN to verify who you are.

A refund is very tempting but you should be aware that the IRS always uses the mail and never contacts taxpayers by email. So be aware and never respond to this type of email.

The Home Energy Scam:

You may get someone who arrives at your door, calls or sends a letter offering you a free or low cost home energy audit……so be cautious. These salesmen use high pressure tactics. If this happens to you REMEMBER that the Fed Trade Commission (FTC) allows a cooling off rule of 3 days to cancel purchases of $25 or more.

You have the right to cancel if you

envelope is post-marked before midnight of the 3rd biz day after the contract date and remember that Saturday is considered a business day but not Sunday or Federal holidays.

The Business owners Scam:

purchased something in your home or at a location that is not the seller’s permanent place of biz…….such as a hotel room, convention, fairground or restaurant pursuant to a sellers “pitch”. By law the salesperson must inform you about your cancellation rights at the time of the sale. You must also be given 2 copies of a cancellation form (one to keep and one to send) and a copy of your contract or receipt. These should all be dated and show all the names in addition to being in same language as their presentation.

To cancel you must mail the notification of the cancellation to the address given for the cancellation. Make sure your

It starts out with the business receiving a call from someone who is allegedly from So Cal Edison and they are threatening to shut down your power (and your business) for a past due bill of some amount. You are advised by the caller that the only way to take care of this past due bill is to go to Wal-Mart and buy some MONEYPAK cards.

Be sure the alleged Southern Cal Edison employee is wearing an official uniform if they come to your door and always ask to see their ID as well as that of any other person that comes to your door. Ask to see all utility workers ID…….and if you have any doubt you are probably right!

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Missing the biggest-hearted bear of a man this morning. Russ Olden’s energy was infectious and his vitality was a force to be reckoned with. Like a supernova, his absence has left a black hole at the center of the universe. He will be missed enormously by all.” These words written by Devin Olden on the wall of his uncle’s Facebook page, eloquently articulate the hearts of hundreds here in the Coachella Valley mourning the absence of the rather large vibrant personality lost to a motorcycle versus car collision in Palm Springs, Monday evening November 5th.

Russ Olden was many things to many people: a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, grandpa, friend, chef, showman, fishing buddy, musician… the list goes on. To sum up whom he was to those of us who were blessed to meet him outside of his treasured family circle, Russ was an entertainer through and through. If he was walking into a room or event, or catering it, he was lighting it up with his big, dimpled smile and personality to match.

Son of Jackie Olden, author of 28 cookbooks and host of the Jackie Olden Show and Jan’s Kitchen radio shows on 94.3 KNEWS FM, Russ was born into a culinary environment. Russ studied at “Buffet College of America”, training that

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“Everybody Leaves with a Smile”

he described as “6 weeks of jamming yourself full of food every day, uuurrrpp, scuse me” (a quote taken directly from his Facebook page) as well as Le Cordon Blue, Pasadena, California. According to wife, Toni Olden, Russ’ mission statement as a chef wherever he was working, be it the House of Blues, Las Vegas, Trader Vick’s, Beverly Hills or his own restaurant and catering, was this: “Everybody leaves with a smile.” And when Russ said “everybody” he meant EVERYBODY, from the dishwashers to regular guests Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. Locally, he worked his top-notch mantra and culinary expertise catering on the set of the movie, “Reunion,” shot in 2005 in Palm Springs, as well as in the decadent buffets he produced weekly for the Sunday Gospel Brunch while owner of the Commissary. He was also a brilliant and irreplaceable host as Kitchen Kitchen’s resident chef and a popular event caterer.

More than what he did, was how he did it.

As his daughter Kelly describes in her own words to her father, “There are no words that could make everyone comprehend the larger than life character you were. You will be greatly missed daddy! Bigger than the sky and more than the stars.”

If Russ could have made a living at it, he would have left every paying job

behind to make music full time. Other than fishing the White River, nothing made him happier according to family members. I can personally attest to his love for music and for playing alongside the guys and gals at the local jam sessions. Folks were always glad when Russ would pack in his collection of harmonicas, one in every key, because when he played and sang with you, he would bring an added energy, heart and soul to the session that only he could bring. I think he brought his harmonicas everywhere. They were even part of his cooking demonstrations.

Russ Olden, 56, of Desert Hot Springs, is survived by his wife, Toni, daughter Kelly Olden, son Russell Olden, two sisters, Theresa Fornator and Karen Pekarcik, mother Jackie Olden, stepfather Tom Andrews and four granddaughters.

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The valley’s local musicians will be holding a memorial jam in honor of Russ.

The “Russ Olden Celebration of Music and Life” will be held this Sunday, November 18th with a pot luck starting at 1 pm and music from 4pm-8pm at the legendary Dillon Roadhouse where Russ loved to play.

Much of Russ’ musical equipment will be on hand for sale to assist the family with funeral costs. Dillon Roadhouse is located at 67647 Dillon Road, North Palm Springs (760) 251-1991.

The family will be holding the official “Celebration of Life” Friday, November 23rd (the Friday following Thanksgiving) from 4-7pm at the Rock Garden in Palm Springs located at 777 S Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs (760) 327-8840. The public is welcome to attend both events.

While Russ Olden did well to accomplish his mission to have everyone “leave with a smile”, his departure leaves us with a few tears and a void that can only be filled with the many memories of his own radiant smile. Today, for many of us, this world isn’t as loving, as bright, as tasty or as musical as it once was, but man, did heaven ever get lucky.

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he Center for Disease Control states that the holiday season shows a spike in the cases of food poisoning nationally. Most people recognize this as an upset stomach, feelings of queasiness or symptoms consistent with the stomach flu. These nauseous feelings typically subside within 24 hours.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, ShareKitchen wants to share with you a few tips on how to avoid having your guests fall ill with food borne illnesses.

The first rule of thumb is that all foods at room temperature should be eaten within two hours or wrapped and returned to the refrigerator. When eating leftovers remember to reheat the food to at least 165 degrees as this is the temperature needed to kill bacteria.

When making a holiday turkey, heed the advice of most experts - do not cook stuffing inside of your turkey. The reason is simple - any salmonella bacteria in the cavity of the bird has a chance to seep into the porous bread. Unless you are able to get the center of the bird over 165 degrees, you can inadvertently make

your guests sick. If you get the center hot enough to make the stuffing safe, you increase the risk of serving a dry turkey.

When cooking the turkey, invest in a meat thermometer to be certain that the meat is cooked throughout.

If you are starting with a frozen turkey, remember to thaw it in the refrigerator, under running cold water or cook it frozen.

Never leave it at room temperature to thaw - ever. That is the fastest way to make your guests sick. Have leftovers? Separate meat from the bones before refrigerating it and eat within three to four days.

By following these simple tips, you can ensure you and your guests a happy and healthy holiday.

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FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Week of November 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19): In old Christian and Islamic lore, the dove was a symbol of the holy spirit. The bird was considered so pure and sacred that the devil, who was an expert shapeshifter, could not take on its form. The dove had a different meaning in other traditions, however. Among the ancient Greeks, it had a special relationship with Aphrodite, the goddess of love. In Rome, its eggs were regarded as aphrodisiacs. Drawing on all these meanings, I’m nominating the dove to be your power animal in the coming week. You will have an excellent chance to intensify your connection with divine truths through the power of love and eros -and vice versa.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your next assignment is to deepen and refine your relationship with your temptations. That doesn’t mean you should shed all caution and simply give in to them. Rather, I’m suggesting you escape the bind that makes you feel like you have to either ruthlessly repress your complicated longings or else thoroughly express them. Is there an in-between position you can find? A way you can appreciate the mysterious gift that the temptations confer and not be miserably obsessed by them? A perspective in which you’re neither tormented by guilt nor driven to compromise your integrity?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’re a bit like a professional jet pilot who is operating the pirate ship ride at an amusement park. You have resemblances to a top chef who’s shopping for gourmet ingredients in a seedy convenience store.

In other words, Gemini, you may feel slightly offkilter or dispossessed, even though you have a lot going for you. Here’s the best possible thing you could do while you wait for the fates to show you how to make a correction: Make it your intention to feel centered, poised, and at peace exactly as you are right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Contrary to conventional wisdom, there is currently enough food available to feed everyone on the planet. The problem is, it’s not distributed efficiently. Some people get far more food than they need, and even waste a lot of it, while less fortunate folks go hungry. I invite you to think about whether you might have a metaphorically comparable situation in your own life, Cancerian. Is there a part of your psyche that’s well-nurtured but a different part that receives meager shares of love and support? Are you overstuffed in one way but starved in another?

The coming weeks would be an excellent time to correct such an imbalance. (More on food: tinyurl. com/HungryWorld.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This horoscope is not an advertisement for ceremonial shovels. I am receiving no payment from a ceremonial shovel company for suggesting that you procure a customized engraved gold digging tool for your own personal use. And I will feel fine if you don’t actually get a real one, but instead merely imagine yourself wielding a pretend version. The fact is, Leo, the coming weeks will be an excellent time to do a groundbreaking ritual: to dig up the first scoop of metaphorical dirt in the place where you will build your future dream house, masterpiece, or labor of love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I don’t think you’re fully aware of the game you’ve been immersed in.

You may even be in denial that you’re playing it.

If I’m right about this, please make it a priority to acknowledge what’s going on and identify the exact nature of the game. You can’t afford to be innocent about the subterranean forces that are in motion.

It’s especially important not to be too nice and polite to see the complicated truth. Please note: There’s no need to be a cynical shark -- that would be as inappropriate a response as being a sweet little lamb. But you should definitely activate your jungle senses.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): On Reddit.com, someone asked members of the community

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the following: What is your best unanswerable question? Among the more serious offerings were “What is love?”, “What is magic?”, “Why is there something as opposed to nothing?”, and “What is the meaning of life?” Then there were more avantgarde possibilities: “Where do squirrels go during hurricanes?”, “Could Jesus microwave a burrito so hot that he himself could not eat it?”, and “If I asked you to sleep with me, would your answer be the same as the answer to this question?” After evaluating the current astrological omens, Libra, I urge you to pose your own best riddle -- a query that will provide maximum stimulation as you meditate on it during the next four months.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): An environmental organization in New Zealand found that the local fishing industry wastes about 70 percent of its haul.

In contrast, Iceland manages to use 96 percent of every fish caught. For example, New Zealand companies throw away most of the liver, roe, and heads of the fish, while Iceland has come up with ways to take advantage of all that stuff. Judging from your current astrological omens, Scorpio, I conclude that it’s crucial for you to take your cue from Iceland rather than New Zealand in the coming weeks. Be inventive, efficient, and thorough in harnessing the power of all your raw materials.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “They will say you are on the wrong road,” said poet Antonio Porchia, “if it is your own.” I suspect you may have to deal with wrong-headed badgering like that in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. In fact, you could experience a surge of discouraging words and bad advice that tries to shoo you away from the path with heart. Some of the push may come from enemies, some from friends or loved ones, and some from deluded little voices in your own head.

I hope you won’t be demoralized by the onslaught, but will instead respond like a brave hero who uses adversity as a motivating force.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I’m sure you’ve got thousands of practical details to attend to. Your schedule may be as busy as it has been in months.

But I hope you will find time to do what I consider essential to your well-being, and that is to wander and wonder. In fact, let’s make that your motto: to wander and wonder. Even if it’s just for a few stolen moments between your serious appointments, allow yourself to meander off into the unknown and marvel at all the curious things you find. Be on the lookout for high strangeness that thrills your imagination, for exotic pleasures that titillate your lust for novelty, and for fertile chaos that blows your mind in all the right ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): James Joyce was a great novelist but not much of a fighter. He picked a more imposing and athletic buddy to go drinking with, though: Ernest Hemingway. If the two men encountered any alcohol-induced trouble, Joyce would slink behind his friend and yell, “Deal with him, Hemingway, deal with him!” I don’t anticipate that you’ll be in the vicinity of any bar scuffles in the coming week, Aquarius. But I do think you would benefit from having a potent and persuasive ally on your side. It’s time to add some heft and clout to your arsenal of resources.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Is it possible that you have been too receptive and empathetic for your own good lately? I mean, I love how attuned you are to the ebb and flow of subtle energies -- it’s one of your most winsome and powerful qualities -- but I fear you may be going too far. As heroic as it might seem to be the most sensitive and responsive person in a ten-mile radius, I’d rather see you work on being more self-contained right now. That’s why, for a limited time only, I’m recommending that you turn the full force of your touchy-feely solicitude on yourself.

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eral Alley Cats & Friends SPCA is feeding over 100 community cats every night. We monitor and care for these cats. We are in urgent need of donations so we can continue to feed, spay or neuter and vaccinate these cats. We also want to continue our voucher program that helps individual caretakers of community cats and to in the future help low income pet owners pay for part of their cat or dogs spay or neuter surgeries. Please donate to this

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great cause and anyone can sponsor a community cat. Thank you for your support!

Please contact Bruce and Jackie Martin Founders of Feral Alley Cats & Friends SPCA, Inc. Phone: 1-760-309-2344 Email: Director@feralalleycatsandfriends.org http://www.feralalleycatsandfriends. org/

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’is the season for holiday cheer and crash diets are just around the corner with the new year. In just one week we’ll gather around a table to a Thanksgiving feast where we can stuff ourselves with more fats and calories than the turkey ever saw coming. When you look for ways to avoid gaining the dreaded holiday weight, advice to forgo every sauce, gravy, dressing and morsel of fudge seems downright depressing. After all, now is a time for goodwill and cheer, so here’s how I suggest you raise your glass and not your pant size this holiday season.

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Don’t starve yourself before supper.

You’ll tend to gorge if you force yourself to go hungry, so snack on some healthy munchies before you sit down for the main course. Moderate your portions by following the rule of thirds: one-third protein (skinless turkey has far less fat and calories than turkey with skin), onethird vegetables (salad, green beans, etc.) and one-third starches (mashed potatoes, stuffing, bread). Kudos to you if you can manage to skip or reduce the starch portion and add more protein and veggies.

If you’re hosting the meal, be conscious when preparing your bounty. It’s easy and equally tasty to make mashed potatoes with skim milk and no butter. Swap a whole egg for two egg whites and replace sour cream with nonfat yogurt when you can. Include fruit with your dessert. Berries drizzled with honey will satisfy a sweet tooth and make a lovely presentation as well. These simple swaps will save calories and inches from your waistline over time.

Families and friends often bond over food, so share a wonder meal and make new memories by trying out a new healthy recipe together. You may discover a new family favorite if you try a turkey sausage stuffing or a potato and green bean casserole sans fried onion topping.

Regardless of your food choices, the holiday season is meant to be joyful, so you don’t have to torture yourself by not partaking in a little treat here and there. Just remember to button up your pants and go for a walk after your meal. It’s a great way to bond with loved ones, get in touch with nature and help your body process what you’ve consumed. To help keep a happy and healthy heart, don’t forget to give thanks for at least one thing each day. I give thanks to you for taking the time to read this.

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