Desert Star Dec. 19, 2012

Benoit Invites Feds

SALTON SEA – Supervisor John J. Benoit extended an invitation for U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to join the Salton Sea Authority.

Benoit was encouraged by the Secretary’s positive reception and promise of short term help and exploration of long-term federal involvement in the governance of the Salton Sea Authority.

“Secretary Salazar expressed that we all need to work together and that people at the local level have the best understanding of the Salton Sea.” SEE PAGE 2

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HARC Surveys Coachella Valley

DESERT HOT SPRING, CA Saturday Dec. 15, 2012 will go down in history as the day with the largest and most successful parade in small town history. On a shoestring budget with a Cracker Jack parade committee headed up by Joe McKee, more than 1,700 participants brought an estimated 5,000 spectators the long-anticipated event.

Complete with marching bands, diplomats, city merchants, city officials, politicians, floats, religious organizations and many more, 66 organizations paraded down our city streets.

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PALM SPRINGS, CA - The City of Palm Springs is offering a new grant to help local businesses go green.

To qualify for the grant, businesses must register and participate in the new City of Palm Springs Green Business Partnership Certification Program. By participating as a founding partner, the first 50 businesses will receive free certification, a $150 value.

To sign up, businesses can visit the self-assessment certification website at palmsprings.greencertificationprogram. com/. Businesses will be recognized with a seal to place on their website or in their store or office window. All businesses are

PALM DESERT, CA- Health Assessment Resource Center) HARC) p lans to conduct its third triennial survey of health in the Coachella Valley in January 2013. The local non-profit organization strongly encourages individuals to participate so professionals can more accurately identify the region’s most pressing health needs.

Beginning the week of Jan. 7, residents across the Coachella Valley will receive phone calls from HARC subcontractor Kent State University. The phone interview, which lasts approximately 23 minutes, gathers data on a wide range of topics related to health and well-being such as nutrition and hunger, physical activity and weight, chronic illness, mental health, preventative screening, healthcare usage, and barriers and challenges to accessing health.

The 2013 assessment is the third study of local health conducted by HARC. Organizations from both the public and private sector regularly rely on the reference data to obtain funding, develop programs, and train employees.

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encouraged to join the growing network of Palm Springs businesses that have a desire to go green and partner with the City of Palm Springs Office of Sustainability.

The Green Packaging and Food Service Products grant is one of the benefits of joining the new Green Business Partnership Certification Program. The grant incentivizes businesses to switch from unsustainable packaging, such as plastic bags or Styrofoam, to biodegradable and compostable packaging and materials.

The first year of the pilot program for fiscal year 2012-13 provides for a total budget of $20,000 or 40 grants of up to $500 per SEE PAGE 2

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“The parade was all it was said it would be, and the parade committee did everything it said it would do.

Congratulations for bringing Desert Hot Springs the most successful Holiday Parade in its history,” said Desert Hot Springs City Manager Rick Daniels.

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at 8 a.m. By 10 a.m. the parade route was established as participants started streaming into the staging areas located at the Chamber of Commerce, Palm Dr and Desert View, and Cahuilla, east

and west.

Precisely at 11 a.m. Dr. Brian Mc Daniels, of Desert Hot Springs High School shouted to the crowd, “Are you ready for a parade? Let the parade begin!” The whistle blew, the crowd cheered, and DHS ROTC began marching in the first Holiday Parade to be held in Desert Hot Springs for more than five years.

Public restroom assistance participation was given by local Congressman-elect Raul Ruiz poses with a constituent

Olympic Weightlifter Sarah Robles Trophies were presented at the city council meeting on Tuesday Dec. 18. The Grand Prize trophy went to the Aztec Dancers. The Door Christian Fellowship won the category of “Best Theme”.

“The parade could not have gone as planned without the coordinated efforts of the DHS Police Department, Citizens On Patrol, Mission Springs Water District, DHS High School-ROTC, the Chamber of Commerce ambassadors…thank you to all volunteers who helped make this clearly the best parade in DHS history,” said Jennifer Braun, who headed up the committee that coordinated city police with volunteer organizations.

At 7 a.m., the police department had a briefing session at Tedesco Park to go over details of assigned procedures. Tops and Barricades started closing off streets

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businesses such as World Gym, Carl’s Jr., Stater Bros., Boost Mobil, Von’s, McDonalds, and K-Mart. In and out bound traffic was diverted North and Southbound to Mountain View and Little Morongo and Indian.

In town north and southbound traffic was diverted to Cactus and Mesquite, to continue the flow of traffic during the parade event. All traffic diversions went surprisingly smooth, thanks to the professionalism of the DHSPD, MSWD, and all other related volunteer partnerships.

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Shoreline of the Salton Sea

“I extended an invitation to him to join the Salton Sea Authority and get the federal government on board in some form or status.”

Benoit joined Secretary Salazar, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Congressman-elect Raul Ruiz and Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez in a tour of the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Friday afternoon.

Assemblyman Pérez has proposed legislation to yield the lead on Salton Sea restoration efforts from a disbanded state committee to the local authorities on the Salton Sea Authority, who are committed to developing a feasible action plan for restoration.

Following the tour, Benoit spoke before an assembly of local, state and

federal representatives about the need for the federal and state governments to be a part of the Salton Sea Authority’s efforts. He spoke afterwards personally with Secretary Salazar.

Sen. Boxer opened the discussion with a moment of silence for victims of today’s school shooting in Connecticut.

Supervisor John J. Benoit represents the Fourth District on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.

Stretching from the Palm Springs area south to the Salton Sea and east to the Colorado River, it is the largest geographical district in the county. Benoit’s regular office hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 business. A 50 percent cash match is required of allapplicants regardless of the requested grant amount.

The intent of the program is to encourage local businesses to use recycled and biodegradable products, reduce waste, conserve resources, and to assist in greenhouse gas

reductions. This program will support the City in reaching goals of becoming a zero waste community and reducing our contributions to pollution and climate change.

For more information call Michele Mician, manager of the Office of Sustainability at 760323-8214 or visit www. yoursustainablecity.com.

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Emergency: Are We Really Prepared?

Just in case something cataclysmic does happen on Dec. 21, 2012 at 11:11 a.m., my husband, Tom, and I stocked up on some emergency items for the big event.

Water is the number one thing to have on hand.

Even though our city (Desert Hot Springs) is known for its award-winning water, you never know when our aquifers and wells may become contaminated. My cache of goodies includes: five cases of bottled water, several gallons of distilled water and a couple cases of Perrier. Then we loaded some sturdy plastic crates with emergency canned goods, such as baked beans, tuna fish, fruit cocktail, soups,

nuts and other assorted foods you can eat without heating.

We especially looked for cans with pop tops for easy access and packed two hand-crank can openers for the rest.

A number of doomsday prophets claim that on this date the Earth will fall into “three days of darkness.” This happened recently when Superstorm Hurricane Sandy hit the East coast on Oct. 29 plunging most of New Jersey and New York City into a week without power. If we do experience a global or national or even regional blackout, then we’re prepared. We bought a bunch of candles, two large black police-service flashlights with enough batteries to last a

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week. We bought two propane tanks to cook food on our barbecue grill in case gas lines are knocked out. We cleaned and packed extra blankets and warm clothes in waterproof plastic containers ready for a

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moment’s notice. And we have extra dog food on hand for our beloved dog, Ray Ray. We also bought some dried beef and salmon jerky along with dried trail mixes that will store for a few weeks. I do not believe that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management

Administration) will be able to help everyone affected by a massive catastrophic event, so I’m ready to take care of myself. I’ve learned from Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina that when something big strikes, we shouldn’t expect the government to rescue us, at least not right away. The troops will arrive but it may take a few days or weeks depending on the severity of the catastrophe.

M a ny Americans have armed themselves with weapons fearing the worst. This could be good or bad depending on your environment and apocalytic situation. People are prepared to defend themselves against any looters or robbers during the blackout.

If you’re picking up this newspaper or reading our website and it’s after Dec. 21, know that all the canned and dried foods we stored will be donated to our local food bank afterwards, so nothing will go to waste. I’m looking

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at this Dec. 21 date as a trial run for when the real Big One hits, as in a 9.0 magnitude earthquake that is long overdue in California. Desert locals should realize that the San Andreas fault line runs through the Coachella Valley and specifically through downtown Desert Hot Springs along Palm Drive and Pierson Blvd. I live only a few blocks away from this infamous spot.

I want to be prepared in case anything cosmic or earthborne happens because the National Guard and FEMA will not rescue me for at least three days because they’re all trying to mobilize and figure out what to do and where to

go first.

My Dad was a Marine, and he taught me to be selfreliant. I’m not waiting for the police, fire or military to come to my rescue. I’m ready to help myself, and you should be too!

I’m not saying to make a run on Wal-Mart for baked beans and tuna fish or to load up on flashlights, batteries and candles, but it’s not a bad idea to have those things on hand.

Hopefully, Dec. 21 will come and go without even a whimper and life as we know it will go on as usual.

Have a very Merry Christmas and postapocalypse party!

publisher Richard M. Perry Editor-IN-CHIEF: Jackie Devereaux OFFICE MANAGER: Mindy Witsiepe SALES TEAM: Abel Lujan ART DIRECTOR: Donald Henderson CONTRIBUTORS: Art Kunkin, Ren Yogamaya, Robert Kinsler, Reno Fontana, Frances Allen, Sherman Fridman, Dennis Hermann Theda Kleinhaus Reichman, Kevin Powell, Lizett Bond PHOTOGRAPHER: Pat Krause NEWS COORDINATOR: Jennifer Braun INTERN: Jorge Romero III ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Arlette Capel All advertising in the Desert Star Weekly newspaper subject to current rate card.

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to the Editor Dear Editor: I read with interest your Editor’s Opinion on charities and the outlandish salaries of various CEOs. It is just incredible that any person that runs a non-profit charity would demand and take salaries in excess of $1,000,000.

Folks donate funds to help people, the environment, etc. not to provide funds to CEOs to live luxurious lives with mansions and jets. I agree with most of your column; however, I do have a suggestion regarding the salaries of various CEOs and Commanders you listed. Check the

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publication or online “Charity Watch”, a charity rating guide & watchdog report. As an example, you have The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander receiving a zero salary. However, Charity Watch has the charity rated as an “F”, only $.32 of every $1.00 goes to actually helping veterns and the Commander takes in $172,000 per year. Another example is the Vietnam Veterans Association is rated “F”, only $.18 of each $1.00 goes to helping Vietnam veterans and the Commander receives $132,000.00. Disabled American Veterans, “D”, $.48-$.67 to helping, and the Commander receives $326,000 - $354,000.00 per year.

Charity Watch is funded by donations and is rated as an excellent source to check on charity organizations including performance and funds that actually are used to help the intended services.

I enjoy your publication and keep up the good work.

Gary Roberts, Palm Springs, CA

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Elvis Or Fireman?

In 1977 when Elvis Presley passed away, there were only a handful of ETA’s (Elvis Tribute Artists) in the world. Today, according to the Internal Revenue Service, approximately 70,000 people in the United States alone claim annual income in varying amounts as ETA’s.

One of those ETA’s is Ceasar Garcia. Just like Clark Kent, Garcia has a day job. Even if he weren’t an ETA, he still rates high on the cool meter. Garcia is a first responder and has been employed with the Los Angeles Fire Department for the past 25 years. Every one of my friends growing up, and every guy I know, at one time or another wanted to be a fireman.

A fireman - one the greatest adrenaline professions on the planet, speeding toward danger through town in a big truck full of emergency gear with a siren blaring is the romantic image Hollywood movies have instilled in our minds. The reality is though being a fireman is gritty,

Elvis Tribute Artist Ceasar Garcia with Kathryn Johnson and Wayne Seascrist of the Palm Springs Fire Department

of comics and I’m a big fan of Elvis,” Garcia said with a grin and curling his upper lip just like the King used to do.

While proud to be in a profession that most all grown men secretly Reno Fontana still would like to be a part of, Garcia had a secret ambition that not even his closest friends were aware he wanted to try.

He had started watching Elvis movies and listening to his music at ten years old. Garcia wanted to sing those Elvis

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The reality of being a fireman is gritty, dangerous work. dangerous work. But ask any fire fighter if he would do anything else and the answer is an immediate resounding ‘NO’.

Born and raised in southern California, Garcia went to college to be an illustration major. “I wanted to be a comic book artist.

Dreaming up new super heroes is an art form. Most everyone who gets in the business stays in it for life. Besides, Elvis was a big fan

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songs he had seen in Big E’s films and not just to himself, but to a crowd.

“The first time I ever sang for an audience was for the guys at the station house,” reports Garcia. I told them of my dream and they encouraged me to sing something.

I did, and they gave me really positive feedback. My inner Elvis was set free”.

In February of 2009, Garcia went as a December 19, 2012

fan to the yearly Elvis Presley Expo in Yuma, AZ. “I sit in the auditorium all weekend wishing I was doing an act like the other ETA’s”, said Garcia. In 2010, he went back to the expo, but this time as an entertainer.

“I was so nervous the first time I went on stage my leg was shaking without me even trying to be like Elvis” laughed Garcia. But I went out there in front of a live audience and all the other ETA’s, and just let it fly. It was the realization of a dream”.

Garcia was in Palm Springs recently singing gospel music for a Christian group at Elvis’ former home on Chino Canyon. “I really enjoy performing” said Garcia. The ETA world is a brotherhood. I’ve been able to travel to some great places and meet some wonderful new friends as an ETA” explained Garcia.

Garcia told me keeping Elvis’ memory alive is important for future generations.

Garcia brings a quality and energetic show to his performances and will entertain for 25 people or 2500. With $20,000 in his professionally custom made jumpsuits that are identical to Elvis’ costumes, plus his lighting and sound system, the King can come right to your home for your next party.

Elvis would have invited Garcia to the Jungle Room to hang out for sure. All hail Ceasar! The only guy I know who can drive fire trucks wildly or drive the girls wild. If that ain’t a Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love ladies, I don’t know what is. To contact Ceasar Garcia send an email to grc649@aol.com.

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Gala, Virtuoso Sister Bertrille PSIFF Gala

With its unparallel knack of picking winners, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has announced three more recipients of gala recognition at the black tie awards presentation at a sit-down gala to be held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

What do you do when a film is so well acted and directed that choosing among the motion picture’s stars for special recognition is well neigh impossible? With the Palm Springs festival the answer is simple: Give the film an Ensemble Performance Award; and that is exactly how the box office blockbuster dramatic thriller “Argo” will be honored.

Starring Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, John Goodman and Bryan Cranston – all of whom are expected to be present – “Argo” chronicles the lifeor-death covert operations to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis.

Featuring a broad spectrum of colorful characters, the film - starring Affleck, who also directed and co-produced the film - focuses on the littleknown role that the CIA and Hollywood played in the Iranian drama to free the Americans.

Ergo, it was a unanimous choice for “Argo” to be chosen to receive the Ensemble Performance Award.

Previous recipients of the Desert Palm Achievement Award - such as Jeff Bridges, Daniel Day-Lewis, Colin Firth, Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and John Travolta – will have another cinematic overachiever among

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their number in January, as Bradley Cooper receives this coveted honor for, most recently, his portrayal of Pat Solution in the dramaticcomedic love story “Silver Linings.”

Having lost his house, his job and his wife, Pat finds himself living back with his mother after spending eight months in jail as a result of a ‘plea bargain.’ But, he is determined to rebuild his life, remain positive and reunite

with his wife.

All Pat’s parents want is for him to get back on his feet and sharing their obsession with football.

Then Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with emotional problems of her own, who offers to help Pat reconnect with his wife … but only if Pat will do something very important for her in return; and therein lies the tale.

Cooper executiveproduced the film as well as starring in it, along with Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Demuro, Jackie Weaver, Anuran Khmer and Chris Tucker.

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From the girl-next-door, to riding the waves, to flying around in a habit, Sally Field has done it all; enough to deserve several Career Achievement

SocietySTAR Gere To Be Honored At Awards Gala Actress Sally Field in “The Flying Nun” as Sister Bertrille awards. But the role that has most recently brought her to the attention of the Palm Springs International Film Festival is her compelling performance as First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln.

Directed by Steven Spielberg, Field, a two-time Academy Award winner gives life to the revealing drama that focuses the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. With the nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. All this did not occur in a vacuum and Mary Lincoln was a force at her husband’s side during these critical times.

The Palm Springs International Film Festival whose title sponsor, the City of Palm Springs celebrates its 75th anniversary - runs from Jan. 3 through 14 on multiple screens throughout the city. The black tie awards gala will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5.

More information is available at 760-322-2930.

Virginia Waring Int’l Piano Competition Equally entertaining, but as some may say, on a more elegant scale, the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition has announced a distinguished slate of five judges for next February’s competition.

They are Sara Davis Buechner, Jon Nakamatsu, Anton Nel, Orli Shaham and Nelita True.

Also recently announced is that 17-year-old phenom, Jan Lisiecki, the 2007 Junior

Solo Winner will be the guest performer at the Virginia Waring International Piano Competition’s Black and While Gala to be held on Feb. 15, 2013.

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gourmet dinner; individual tickets are $300 per person.

There are several unique features about the Virginia Waring competition. It’s held every other year and contestants are housed by area families. Also, the contestants are only known by numbers, so judging is based solely on the quality, technique and artistry of the performance.

Judges receive no biographical or personal information about the contestants. They don’t even meet until after the Awards Presentation, held on the last day of the 8-day competition.

Most of the competition events are free and open to the public, while the March 30th Solo Finals and the April 1st Concerto Finals with Orchestra, are low-cost.

More information at 760773-2575.

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PALM SPRINGS, CA – The 24th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Richard Gere with the Chairman’s Award on Jan. 5 at the Awards Gala. Presented by Cartier, the Awards Gala will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center. Hosted

by Mary Hart, the Gala will also present awards to previously announced honorees the cast of Argo, Bradley Cooper, Sally Field, Helen Hunt, Helen Mirren, Naomi Watts and Robert Zemeckis. The Festival runs Jan. 3-14.

“Throughout his career Richard Gere has established himself as an accomplished actor and producer and yet still finds time to support crucial cultural and humanitarian causes,” said Festival Chairman Harold Matzner. “Over the years we’ve seen Mr. Gere in many memorable roles, however with Arbitrage, he turns in one of his strongest career performances to date, bringing to life a hedge-fund magnate whose world is upended amid personal and professional turmoil that threatens to spiral wildly out of his control. To this star of many talents the PSIFF is proud to present the 2012 Chairman’s Award to Richard Gere.” Past recipients of the Chairman’s Award include Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Dustin Hoffman and Nicole Kidman.

Gere stars in Arbitrage from Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. Gere

Actor Richard Gere plays New York hedge-fund magnate Robert Miller, who on the eve of his 60th birthday is desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire and makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help. The film is written and directed by Nicholas Jarecki and stars Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Tim Roth, Brit Marling, Laetitia Casta and Nate Parker. For Arbitrage, Gere received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama.

Gere is known for his diversity of roles, from his Golden Globe winning performance in Chicago to the critically acclaimed Pretty Women, An Officer and a Gentleman, American Gigolo, and Primal Fear.

For more information, call 760-322-2930 or 800898-7256 or visit www. psfilmfest.org.

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Get A On Your Fears

By Carol Camelot

Virtually no one lives their lives without some kind of fear, sometime. Fear of growing old, or dying young, fear of car or plane accidents, of failure and even of success, of aliens whether foreign or extraterrestrial, and of course – fear of death.

There are innumerable fears we experience individually, or collectively, as humans.

Though fear serves to warn us of danger as in being intuitive or consciously aware that a mugger is about to attack, we would rather not experience the emotion of fear. It can be so overwhelming and stressful

to deal with life’s travails.Yet here we are, so we muddle through as best we can.

In my four hour class the “Disaster Survival Workshop” we cover traumatic emotions as a result of enduring catastrophes such as severe flooding and earthquakes.

I have arrived at my own definition of what is fear: Fear is a sense of separation from security and safety.

Safety and security for a child can mean his parents are protective and will not abandon him.

Safety and security for an elderly person might mean relatives and neighbors who

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check in frequently and offer assistance with difficult tasks. Fear is reduced for both.

What is it that makes you feel safe and secure? For some it is their belief in God, Jesus, the Universal Consciousness, or in the fields of science to conquer diseases which threaten one’s mortality. Ah, mortality! The ultimate fear.

No one escapes dealing with it, and as we continue with our lives one by one each of us passes on – to where?

One fear is the possible cessation of our conscious minds, personalities, and the skills and knowledge

we took a lifetime to acquire.

And the ultimate fear is also of ending up in some place like purgatory or hell.

Such a waste if we should no longer exist, if we but expire like a candle flame snuffed out between two wet fingers. But let’s go down two different paths here for the sake of discussion. If you did cease to exist after death, with absolutely no spirit or other existence at all, would it matter? Would you know you did not exist? No, you wouldn’t. So why have fear of this if this is the end of all of us anyway?

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that theirs has the answer to the enigma of what happens to us after death. Usually one must believe wholeheartedly in their prescribed set of beliefs and follow their rules for conduct of your life, and religious holidays and rituals in order to enter a wondrous place called “heaven.” None so far have been able to prove their claims. Am I treading on thin ice with many of you now? Probably. You may be feeling fear just to think you may have chosen the wrong

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“Life brought me into existence. I was born because Life gave me life.

I belong to Life, and when I die, I will return to Life.

Therefore, though I do not understand the process, I trust in Life whether I live or die today.” Or – “God brought me into existence. I was born because God gave me life. I belong to God, and when I die, I will return to God. Therefore, though I do not understand the process, I trust in God whether I live or die today.”

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Legendary Artists Shine On Via New Releases

The Yardbirds and Peter Gabriel are the focus of new DVD releases, while one of The Beatles’ earliest recording projects returns in a splendid stocking stuffer-minded package.

Title: Classic Albums: So (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might be interested if you like: Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Daniel Lanois.

Tell me more: Few albums crafted in the 1980s remain as relevant and breathtaking as Peter Gabriel’s “So.” Featuring rock radio staples such as “Sledgehammer,” “Big Time” and “Don’t Give Up” (a duet with singer Kate Bush), “Red Rain” and “In Your Eyes,” the groundbreaking album’s history is fully recalled in the newly-issued documentary “Classic Albums: So” (available on DVD, Blu-ray and digital video). There is plenty of great footage blended with interviews from the key players involved in the making of the 1986 classic including Gabriel, co-producer Daniel Lanois, and musicians Jerry Marotta, Laurie Anderson and Tony Levin. Information: A special Nektar album features the progressive rock outfit joining forces with a who’s who of classic rock talents.

Artist: The Yardbirds

Title: Making Tracks: On Tour 2010 - 2012 (Eagle Rock Entertainment) You might be interested if you like: Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck.

Tell me more: While Robert Johnson, Sonny Boy Williamson and other legendary artists championed blues in the early half of the 20th century, it wasn’t until the 1960s when the British refurbished the musical form into their own electric brew.

Before legendary outfits such as Ten Years After, Led Zeppelin and Cream found fame in the latter end of the decade it was the pioneering band The Yardbirds that

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proved to be the earliest proponent of the style. Not only did the band launch the careers of guitarists Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, but created classic hits including “Train Kept Rollin,” “For Your Love” and “Heartful of Soul.” The newlyreleased twoDVD set “Making Tracks” captures the reunited Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s 2010-2011 tour with a mix of 17 songs including the old hits and new stuff.

There is also a full-length tour documentary and bonus features aplenty. Information: www.theyardbirds.com.

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You might be interested if you like: The Beatles.

Tell me more: It’s likely more music fans have heard about The Beatles’ first recordings than have actually listened to them. With the release of the terrific “The Beatles With Tony Sheridan - First Recordings: 50th Anniversary Edition,” there is no reason in the world that fans of the Fab Four can’t finally hear the complete versions of standouts including George Harrison’s terrific instrumental “Cry For a Shadow” and the band’s uptempo reworking of “Ain’t She Sweet” in both mono and stereo on a recording designed

to celebrate the 1961 and 1962 recordings that featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Pete Best (who was replaced by Ringo Starr shortly after the last of these sessions was recorded).

There is a 36-page colorful booklet that provides the sterling details surrounding these sessions. The release is available at www.amazon. com.

Artist: Nektar

Album: A Spoonful of Time You might be interested if you like: Rush, ASIA, Yes, Argent.

Tell me more: Early prog rock troupe Nektar have issued one of the more interesting albums of 2012 on “A Spoonful of Time.” Not only do singerguitarist Roye Albrighton, drummer Ron Howden and keyboardist Klaus Henatsch revisit some classic cuts from the likes of Rush (“Spirit of the Radio”), Bruce Springsteen (“Blinded by the Light”) and Steve Winwood (“Can’t Find My Way Home”), but a bunch

of legendary musicians join them on their freewheeling sonic ride. Amongst the best tracks on the ambitious 14-track disc include a rousing version of The Steve Miller Band’s “Fly Like An Eagle” with Geoff Downes and Joel Vandroogenbroeck both adding some creative keyboards, an emotive reworking of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” aided

by Tangerine Dream’s Edgar Froese. An obvious highlight is an extensive version of The Doors’ “Riders On The Storm,” featuring bassist Billy Sheehan and legendary Zombies keyboardist Rod Argent. Information: www.

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“It doesn’t seem Kosher.”

It’s a phrase that gets bantered about around the world, probably because you don’t have to be Jewish to understand it.

But it’s a phrase that won’t be heard around the Nita Lake Lodge in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, next Spring.

That’s when the Lodge, a luxury ski resort boasting of unrivaled natural scenery and a complete array of activity options, presents a 10-day, Passover resort package called, “Pesach (Passover) On the Mountain.”

Unlike other religious holidays, Passover has requirements that do not make orthodox celebration of the holiday easy. For example, not only must all food served during the holiday not have any leavening agent in them, the entire establishment where food is prepared or eaten, whether home or restaurant, must do a ritual pre-Passover cleaning to get rid of any nonpermitted food items – down

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To ease the burden of the rituals that observant Jews must follow to celebrate the holiday, the Nita Lake Lodge will offer families a 10-day stay of fun and relaxation, including childrenfriendly activities, gourmet Kosher meals and pristine snow; and, to make sure the entire holiday celebration stays Kosher, a Rabbi will be on call.

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Other highlights of the Oxford & Highclere Castle Package are a visit to the historic town of Oxford, where guests will overnight, and a walking tour of its renowned university.

They will also explore Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and the backdrop for that other outstanding PBS Masterpiece Theatre Production: Upstairs, Downstairs.

Act now if you want to see how the other-half lived; Viking River Cruises is offering special discounts for early bookings.

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Even if you have seen only one episode of the superpopular Public Television production of Downton Abbey, you’ve heard that Viking River Cruises is a national sponsor of this period-drama played out in a grand English country house during the first part of the twentieth century.

Somewhat less known is the fact that Downton Abbey is really Highclere Castle, owned by the Earl and Countess of Carnavon, and that the Carnarvons have co-created with Viking River Cruises a three-day land extension, known as the Oxford & Highclere Castle Package, that will give tourists a rare chance to discover the sights and history of Highclere Castle.

Offered as a pre- or postextension of Viking’s popular Paris and Normandy itineraries, the Oxford & Highclere Castle Package includes a threeday stay in the rolling hills of England’s picturesque countryside, a special champagne welcome and a curated tour of the magnificent estate.

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“Choice” is the lowest fare option with nothing added; meaning you probably will get the middle seat in the aircraft’s last, non-reclining row.

For an additional $68 round-trip, (“Choice Essential”) passengers get a ‘no change fee,’ one free checked bag and priority boarding.

“Choice Plus” costs an additional $88 round-trip, with all the benefits of Choice Essential plus a 50 percent AAdvantage mileage bonus, same-day flight or standby change plus a free drink on board. You get the picture: the sum of the parts is greater than the whole and we haven’t gotten to seat-preference charges yet.

Compare this with Virgin America’s plan to increase revenue. California-based Virgin, with service to Palm Springs, has announced that it has opened its first domestic lounge at LAX, known as the Loft.

The Loft harkens back to the glamour days of air travel, when getting there was more exciting than the destination, and pre-flight lounges gave one

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Airlines, too, are in various stages of development, with no better example needed than that of “hidden charges” for services once taken for granted by air travelers.

American Airlines hopes it has managed to deflect passengers’ ire about hidden charges by rolling out a new fee schedule. Will it work? You be the judge.

Essentially, what American is doing is bundling services into packages, with the extra charge of the package being added to the lowest, no-thrill fare. For domestic passengers these bundles are labeled: Choice, Choice Essential, Choice Plus, Fully Flexible and Business/First.

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The costs: High-mileage passengers receive a certain number of complimentary passes to the Loft each year.

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Investments To Consider For 2013

Based on some interpretations of ancient Mayan documents and other lost civilizations, the end of the world may occur on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012. That is just days away at the time of publishing. Hopefully you have made appropriate plans.

But if those conclusions are wrong, we thought it would be a good time to start looking at 2013 and what we might want to consider for investments. We’ll spend the next few columns reviewing ideas for the New Year.

First and foremost, we all need to take an inventory of our resources: income, expenses, assets and liabilities. Then, how do those resources fit into your financial plan? Based on that answer, you should have some idea of how much risk you should consider taking with your investments and what rate of return you need to support your future goals.

Please remember that every situation is different and some investments (even ones that make money) still may not be appropriate for your individual circumstances.

Everyone should consult their professional advisors before acting on any recommendations.

Some sectors that may offer good growth opportunities next year are technology, emerging markets (Brazil, Russia, China and India), natural gas producers/suppliers and European financial companies.

EMC is one of our favorites in the tech sector.

It trades at a great multiple and generates lots of cash.

It pays a 3 percent dividend and recently had major announcements about new strategic alliances and the

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and Argentina have large natural gas reserves. The U.S. is the largest producer of natural gas. Both China and Argentina have obstacles getting to their natural gas.

Environmental issues aside, it’s much easier and less expensive to access reserves in the U.S. Everyone is familiar with the mess in Europe.

While we aren’t certain they have turned the corner, it could be an area of opportunity in 2013. We will have more details on natural gas and Europe in

cloud going forward. It recently traded at $25. EMC is followed by about forty analysts and not one has it rated as a sell. The vast majority rate it as a buy.

Another tech stock we like is Facebook but only if you can purchase it below $22 a share. We think we’ll

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see some weakness in Facebook in the near term.

Apple is looking attractive at these levels considering its recent 25 percent pullback in price. One of Apple’s biggest problems is they can’t make products fast enough. Most companies would love to have that problem.

We like NetFlix but it has had a great run recently. However, they just announced a deal with Disney to start streaming

content in 2016. Corporate raider Carl Icahn has a large stake in the company and it is rumored to be a takeover candidate. If you can purchase NetFlix in the low $80’s we think there could still be value.

As the world gets its financial affairs in order, we believe emerging markets will present opportunities.

This is a high risk area so we’d recommend using ETF’s (Exchange Traded Funds). Vanguard Emerging Markets (VWO) is one of our favorites along and an ETF for China (HAO) and one for Brazil (EWZ).

Nu c o r ( N U E ) i s the largest U.S. steel manufacturer and one of the best run companies in the industry. As we continue to emerge from the global recession, demand for steel should increase.

Natural gas prices are currently very depressed.

America has an abundance of natural gas and it could be our solution to the energy crisis. So much natural gas has been found thanks to new technologies, that experts are predicting America can be energy dependent within the next decade. Russia, China, U.S.

next week’s column.

Please note that the Fiscal Cliff is a wildcard for the next 60 days or until a solution is reached.

We are confident that something will be done even considering how little progress politicians have made so far. While it probably won’t be a great, long lasting solution, even a band aide at this point would be better than nothing. If we survive Friday the 21st and then the Fiscal Cliff, 2013 should present some good investment opportunities.

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HARC needs everyone’s help! By just answering the phone and responding to this important survey, Coachella Valley residents can become a key component of helping organizations offer their much-needed programs.

HARC Board President, Glen Grayman, MD said, “The 2013 needs assessment will not only help produce the most current, statistically valid data available today, it will also help healthcare professionals better understand the relative progress or setbacks that have occurred within specific categories.”

He goes on to say, “Armed with the baseline data gathered in the previous two Community Health Monitors, this updated study gives us an opportunity to identify trends

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with key metrics.”

HARC brings together a steering committee of more than 35 community partners and leaders, which include hospitals, school districts, county government, public safety and private sector interests. All have given input

on the structure of the survey, ensuring that the data will be useful to a wide array of organizations.

HARC plans to share the results of the survey in early

2014 when a summary of the findings will be shared with the community.

Formed in 2006 by a consortium of more than 35 public and private healthcare agencies, the Health Assessment Resource Center (HARC) conducts a confidential community health status assessment in Eastern Riverside County and the Coachella Valley every 3 years to identify major health and quality of life issues. The nonprofit 501(c) (3) organization is funded in part by contributions from community partners, as well as entities that contract with the agency for customized public health research.

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Building Board of Appeals

the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance for the purpose of preserving areas and specific buildings within the City that reflect its cultural, social, economic, political, architectural, and archaeological history.

Provides input to the City Council and Housing Authority Board regarding housing policies and procedures as well as proposals, programs, and strategies.

Citizens’ Sustainability Committee

Parks & Recreation Commission

Cultural Resources Preservation Committee

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Public Safety Commission

Serves as a public forum to consider law enforcement and comprehensive public safety matters and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding those matters.

Housing Commission

Meets as needed to hear appeals regarding interpretation of the Uniform Building Code and condemnation and abatement of dangerous structures.

Composed of industry professionals, this committee reviews proposals and helps develop appropriate policies and actions to meet the goals outlined in the City’s Environmental Sustainability Plan and Greenhouse Gas Inventory.

and/or municipal planning.

Rent Review Commission

Meets as needed to adjudicate the City’s mobile home rent control ordinance, receive testimony, and render fair and impartial decisions as they relate to this ordinance.

All applicants are required to attend at least two meetings of the committee or commission for which they are applying. A questionnaire regarding attendance is included in the application package and must be submitted for consideration.

For applications and more information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 760346-0611.

Reviews all recreational related concerns of the City and recommends policies for its recreational areas.

Planning Commission

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The parade route ended at Two Bunch Palms Trails and the K-Mart shopping center, where there was expected to be an awards ceremony. However, the awards announcements were postponed with a promise by Joe McKee that the end game of the parade will be much better organized next year. The parade committee will reconvene early in January 2013 to plan a bigger and better parade The parade is being praised as one of the largest parades in the valley, second only to the Golf Cart Parade that runs annually at El Paseo in Palm Desert.

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Millions of Americans will be taking to the road this holiday season and odds are some of them are coming to your home. All of those extra houseguests mean added kitchen clutter and a sink filled with a plethora of pots, pans and plates. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, you’ll want to make sure the space remains warm, inviting and sparkling clean during the holiday season. Here are some quick tips to help you get your kitchen ready for friends and family: Countertops – Keep countertops clutter free by doing a quick clearing off. Grab a laundry basket and fill it with those piled up papers and magazines, school projects, and miscellaneous items that are taking up precious counter space. After the hubbub of the holiday season has died down, you can sort through the basket and determine where all the items should be stored.

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need to use a pH-neutral stone cleaner. Soap, abrasive cleaners or cleaners with citrus can damage granite.

Sink – A kitchen may look spic and span, but one stinky sponge can easily mask all your hard work. The new “Dirty Dishes Dilemma” survey

by Palmolive® reveals that close to nine out of ten households (86 percent) have encountered a bad smelling sponge, and almost everyone surveyed (94 percent) said they felt this particular odor impacts

atmosphere. Splotches and stains are a common sink surface menace even with daily cleaning. Use an eraser-type sponge and an all-purpose cleanser to remove them. You can also try cleaning stains with baking soda.

Refrigerator – Entertaining during the holiday season inevitably leads to lots of leftovers.

Make sure shelves aren’t filled with any food that is past their prime by looking through your refrigerator every few days. Don’t forget

Tommy Cello would like to invite you to learn to make Limoncello, a signature item at Cello’s Bistro in Cathedral City. Classes will be held each Saturday in January - 5, 12, 19, or 26 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are required and each class is limited to eight people.

The cost of $50 per person includes your house-made Limoncello to take home, tastings of our famous Cello Drop, Tommy’s housemade Limoncello, and some new Limoncello inspired dishes. Tom “wines” you while Bonnie “dines” you.

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to clean the bins and door shelves, too. Another way to keep the fridge smelling fresh is by opening a box of baking soda and storing it on a shelf – this will help absorb any lingering odors.

Keep the outside of the refrigerator as sparkling as the inside by wiping down exposed surfaces. Door handles and edges can get grimy so pay attention to those areas.

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PALM SPRINGS, CA – A getaway for the holidays at the Workshop Kitchen+Bar, one of the hottest new dining destinations in Palm Springs. Workshop Kitchen+Bar combines stunning architecture, locally and seasonally

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sourced ingredients and a cocktail program that is the envy of the desert.

This holiday season, Workshop is offering guests both a Christmas Eve Menu and a New Year’s Eve dining celebration for residents and travelers flocking to the warm desert weather to celebrate the holiday season.

Christmas Eve: Workshop is offering a special Christmas Eve holiday course menu for $65/person featuring items including succulent Roasted Farm-Raised Goose with roasted apples and onions with an marjoram au jus to Scallop Carpaccio with cauliflower mousse line, charred grapefruit served with sturgeon caviar and with a sweet ending featuring Mulling Spice Creme Brûlée with fresh Hachiya persimmon compote.

New Year’s Eve: For guests looking to bring in the New Year at Workshop, the restaurant is offering a special NYE menu starting at $49/ person (first seating) and includes items like Lobster Schnitzel with shaved brussel sprouts and served with sauce rouille. Also included in the menu are items like the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with baby winter vegetables and truffles. During the NYE festivities, DJ Point Blake will be spinning music and help ring in the New Year with great music.

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Girl’s Club, the Humana Foundation KaBOOM! and volunteers will join forces on Saturday, Jan. 12, to build a one-of-a-kind playground and community garden.

The community build will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will be completed in 6 hours. The children and community need volunteers to build the playground; it cannot be completed without the community’s involvement. Do not tell yourself that you cannot help; everyone can help and there is plenty to be done, not just manual labor. Contact the Desert Hot Springs Boys & Girl’s Club to help bring “play” back to our children’s lives, 760-329-1312.

Desert Hot Springs – The Spa

Tour tickets are now on sale. Spa enthusiasts will want to visit the 4th Annual “Spa Tour” on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 - 9 p.m. Visitors will have a chance to view the beautiful “Hidden Boutique” spas and hotels of DHS, enjoy the wonderful views of the valley and “Feel the Power of Nature” which is unique to this city.

Tickets can be purchased through the Chamber of Commerce office Monday through Friday by calling 760-329-6403, or in person at 11999 Palm Drive.

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Survive” class by Carol Camelot, Disaster Survival Training, will be held Thursday, Dec. 27, 7 - 8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 66735 Pierson Blvd. The class is for families and businesses to learn how to prepare and respond to earthquakes. Cost is $10 per person at the door. Please, no children under 14, this is for adults. For more information call 760-409-6350.

Palm Springs - CVSPIN, producers of the annual Tour de Palm Springs, announce the availability of raffle tickets. Tickets can be purchased for $1 each through the charities involved or by contacting CVSPIN. A complete list of the participating charities can be found at http:// www.tourdepalmsprings. com/2013-Charities. The Tour de Palm Springs ride is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 9, with a two-day vendor expo starting Friday.

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fee includes a Santa Suit, T-shirt, souvenir, photo, goodie bag and milk and cookies at the finish.

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Mary Pickford announces free holiday events. Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 12 – 2 p.m. Families are encouraged to bring their cameras and holiday wish lists. As part of the event, UltraStar is also offering complimentary admission to its December Kidtoons feature, Barbie: Princess and the Pop Star screening at 10:30 a.m.

Indian Wells – The Hyatt Regency

Live entertainment with Tour de Jazz on Friday evening features six bands playing at various locations throughout the Expo held on Palm Canyon Dr. For more information and registration for the Tour de Palm Springs visit www. tourdepalmsprings.com or call 760674-4700.

Indian Wells has partnered with local non-profit, FIND Food Bank to host a canned food donation dropoff at Agua Serena Spa, located at 44600 Indian Wells Lane through Dec. 21. FIND Food Bank provides food to nearly 80,000 individuals each month in the Coachella Valley and is a proud partner of the nationally known organization “Feeding America.” Hyatt Regency Indian Wells will be providing a special gift to those who donate to the drive.

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Santa Paws 5k is a dog-loving fun run/walk benefitting the Guide Dogs of the Desert. The run/walk will begin at 8 a.m. at the Mizell Senior Center, corner of Ramon Road and Sunrise Way. Early packet pickup is Friday Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Running Wild, 611 S. Palm Canyon. Race Day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. The $30 entry

Dr. Debra Savitt present “The Bank of America Grinch and Fannie Mae Scrooge Who Stole My House for Christmas,” an event to discuss illegal foreclosures. The event will be held on Dec. 19 at Dr. Debra’s house, 77925 Calle Durango, beginning at 1 p.m. There will be a lighting ceremony, potluck and entertainment.

Chamber of Commerce Desert Hot Springs –

Meet and Greet Luncheon for Congressman-Elect, Dr. Raul Ruiz, will be held at Miracle Springs Resort & Spa Grand Ballroom, 10625 Palm Dr., on Jan. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person with advance registration before Jan. 25 and $40 for late registration.

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- The Indio Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Winter Wine Pairing Fundraiser on Thursday, December 20, 2012, 6-9 PM. Solano’s in La Quinta will offer a delicious gourmet menu to compliment a plethora of wine offerings. The evening will promote camaraderie in a festive setting that will promote new friendships, build business relationships while enjoying a delectable evening. To RSVP go online at www.indiochamber.org.

Art Events Briefs Palm Springs - The World Golf Hall of

Fame and Museum opened its traveling exhibition “Bob Hope: An American Treasure” to the public on Dec.12 at the Palm Springs Air Museum and will run through April 2013. Tickets and information visit www.PalmSpringsAirMuseum. org.

Palm Springs – “Forever Marilyn” statue will be hosting a free weekly concert on Sundays at at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

Palm Springs - The Palm Springs Art Museum is proud to present free second Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and all activities are free. The Palm Springs Art Museum is located at 101 N. Museum Dr. For more information on this and other events and exhibits call 760-3224800 or visit them online at www.psmuseum.org.

Palm Springs - Kenny Irwin Jr. presents his Robo Lights spectacle and can be viewed at his home located at 1077 E. Granvia Valmonte (on the corner of N. Arquilla Rd.) Palm Springs - ICONS - Hannah Lievin Reineck; Etchings & Watercolors will hold its opening reception Friday, Jan. 4, from 4-9 p.m. at the Art Place Artwalk 4-7 p.m. with the after party at Venus Studios from 7-9 p.m.

Palm Springs - Palm Springs Annual Juried Art Show will be held Feb. 1- 23, 2013. The reception will be on Friday, Feb. 1 at the Desert Art Center. Prizes will be awarded. Deadline to enter is Monday, Jan. 28. Cost is $40 for one entry. This year’s theme will be “Palm Springs 75th Anniversary.” For more information contact Jennifer Henning 760-778-8408 or Jennifer. henning@palmsprings-ca.gov.

Palm Springs – “Diamonds and Drag Queens Are Forever,” a Les Originales performance to benefit Aids Assistance Program, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Hotel Zoso, 150 S. Indian Canyon Dr. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.aidsassistance. org or call 760-325-8481.

Palm Springs – Palm Springs Fine Art Fair is having an encore to its extremely successful first year event. The fair features more than fifty top international art galleries exhibiting and selling more than 2,000 carefully-culled works of post-war and contemporary art. The fair will be Feb. 15-17, at the Palm Springs Convention Center.

Information and tickets can be found at www. palmspringsartfair.com.

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Palm Springs – The next QUEST, a salon for artists and writers with an outreach to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, will hold its next meeting on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 4 p.m. at Images Art Gallery, 2682 Cherokee Way. Palm Desert – “A Tribute to Elvis,” featuring Elvis tribute artist Greg Miller at the Indian Wells Theatre Cal State San Bernadino campus on Jan 11 at 7 p.m. Miller’s tribute performance captures the voice, energy, youthful good looks, physique and the warmth of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” at his peak.

Indio – Second Annual Rhythm, Wine and Brews Festival featuring American blues icon B.B. King and R&B artists, Paul Thorn, Penny Unniversity and “Alex A and the Fermented.” This year, the selection of wines has been expanded.

For a list of participating wineries and breweries visit the website. The festival will be on Sat.urday, Feb. 23, 2013 at the Empire Polo Grounds. Tickets are on sale online at www.RWBfest.com.

La Quinta – The City of La Quinta is hosting a free nature adult walk, which is inspired by poetry, “Winter Palette” and is provided by the Stewards of the Fred Wolff Nature Preserve. The nature walk begins at the shade shelter on the Bear Creek Nature Trail at the corner of Calle Ensenada and Avenida Montezuma in the La Quinta Cove, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8 a.m.

Various Art Walks - Art-walk at the Backstreet Art District (off Cherokee Way) in Palm Springs takes place every first Wednesday at 6 pm.

Art Walk at Crystal Fantasy in Palm Springs (across from the Hyatt, downtown) takes place on the first Friday. Open till 9 p.m.

The El Paseo Art Walk is held on the first Thursday of the month from 5 to 9 p.m. El Paseo is located in Palm Desert off Monterey Blvd. www.desertstarweekly.com

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Porsche 911 Carerra: Legendary Sports Car Lives On Forty-two years ago, an exhausted race car driver pointed his underdog race car onto the final stretch of a distant race track, moments away from achieving a place in automotive history.

That driver was Hans Herrmann, driving the legendary Porsche 917. In heavy rain, he scored the long-awaited first overall victory at the 24 Hours Le Mans for Porsche in 1970.

Much of what shaped the company to that point was in pursuit of that victory - and the spirit of that moment on that rainy morning at Le Mans has defined every Porsche since.

Just a few years earlier, Porsche introduced the now iconic 911 coupe to replace the popular 356. The 911

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has become the backbone of Porsche success, and it is the longest running automotive production model of all time.

The 911 provides the ultimate pairing of performance and practicality among sports cars, a car that can be driven daily on the road and enjoyed during weekends at track events. Now, the newest version of the great Porsche sports car is introduced in

the dramatic form of the new Porsche 911 Carrera and Porsche 911 Carrera S. This seventh-generation Porsche 911 is longer, lower, has a wider front track and is loaded with new features: a new rear axle design to improve dynamic precision and stability, a new electro-mechanical power steering system, Porsche Torque Vectoring, enhanced

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Porsche Active Suspension Management and dynamic engine mount technology created for the last generation 911 GT3. The result raises the bar in driving dynamics with even more sure-footed tracking and roll stability.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S showcase the Intelligent Performance philosophy - which is improved performance on less fuel with increased efficiency, reduced emissions and reduced mass.

It’s the cleanest and most economical 911 to date - and it gets up to 32-mpg without an ounce of performance trade-off.

To save fuel, Porsche employs some clever techniques. At stoplights and at idle, the engine shuts off to save fuel, but power remains for comfort and other systems. Also new is “sailing” which basically lets the car coast on long downhill grades instead of maintaining power output that’s not needed. Both are very cool - but the engine restarts from full stop are

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abrupt - to the extent it seems to have a Love Bug mind of its own, as in “c’mon Herbie, it’s time to go!”

Porsche purists will refer to this new 911 as the “991”Carrera and Carrera S - which replaces the prior model 997. This new model is everything any Porsche enthusiast could expect or want in a 911 - big power (400-hp from the 3.8-liter

special, wrapped in a cocoon of leather and fine materials.

The interior is much like the Panamera sedan, and a welcome improvement.

Few cars can even scarcely compare to the Carrera. Instead of rivals, I tend to think there are other cars that do most of what the Porsche can do, across a wide price range. But the two closest rivals to the 911

in the S model) that is wellcontrolled, and driving manners that are more forgiving than your own mother. It is an amazing machine to drive, and the best 911 I’ve ever driven.

Porsche 911 interiors have always been spartan and lean on comfort. However, this new interior is something very special. Porsche purists will feel at home inside, and all occupants will feel

on all points and price range are the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and the Nissan GT-R , and perhaps the Audi R8 (the others fall into the exotic category). Pricing for the base Porsche 911 starts at $82,100 ($96,400 for the S model, as tested). For more information, see your local Porsche dealer, or visit porsche.com.

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strolog y A Dec. 20-26, 2012

The Overshadowing & the Chalice of Receptivity

The long awaited time has arrived – Dec. 21, 2012 - the end of a unit of time (k’atun) in the Mayan calendar. Initiated by three new evolutionary cycles the Aquarian Age begins in earnest.

The Sun enters Capricorn 3:12 am (Pacific Time) it’s Winter Solstice (northern latitudes), longest night of darkness. After a three-day respite at the Tropic of Capricorn the Sun’s rays turn northward. At midnight, Christmas morning, the new light (holy child’s birth, new state of consciousness) shines forth. Virgo, mother and pregnant Madonna (constellation) shines overhead in the night sky.

For esotericists worldwide, Sun entering Capricorn begins Festival Week of the New Group of World Servers (Dec. 21 to 28 full moon).

Occurring once every seven years, the Festival this year (2012) occurs at the Mayan calendar’s ending. This is no mistake. In the sky an important astrological alignment occurs. Great spiritual forces, from a vast and distant constellation, will “overshadow” Capricorn (sign of Initiation) and stream information into the Earth.

The past comes to a close, inaugurating all that is new (new archetypes, new rhythms, new age).

Esotericists are gathering in groups, meeting, studying, meditating and praying together, creating a “chalice of receptivity” as revelations (information) concerning the next seven years are impressed upon all servers’ hearts and minds. Humanity is invited. (Read more at www. nightlightnews.com for local events & around the world, two pyramids being erected [ Santa Cruz & Taos], times of Impact & meditations).

ARIES: The gift of your sign is courage, of pioneering energy that initiates most realities on Earth.

Sometimes you are reckless and we worry about you. You are kind to animals, you have joy in humanity, you explore and help build, you engineer and are entrepreneurial, your schemes are usually brilliant. Tend to your head, face and throat. Grow geraniums. You are the Emperor.

TAURUS: You’re always loving

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and loyal, patient and trustworthy.

Venus is your companion. Green is your color. If you garden the plants rise up to met you. You can be immoveable sometimes, afraid of change. Eventually you shift.

Then creativity comes forth. You are steadfast and affectionate. You teach others these qualities. Notice (and grow) violets. They are edible. Sleep with rose quartz. Tend to your throat.

You are the Hierophant.

GEMINI: You’re entertaining when you come in from the meadows of experience holding you in thrall.

You’re ceaselessly curious and must teach all that you learn. You must also be charming, magnetic, and sharing.

Does this describe you? Entertainment and education are your tasks. Wear tourmalines, grow lilies of the valley.

You are the Lovers.

CANCER: Your sensitivity and unselfishness heals many wounded and in emotional pain. Because often you’re wounded by others. You always know the right timing of things, especially in the garden. Affected by all environments you must seek protection (under your shell). Your colors and silver and pearl. Wear the moonstone. Have waterfalls around you. Tend to your tummy. Grow larkspur. You’re Elijah’s golden chariot.

LEO: Your gifts are generosity, faithfulness, enthusiasm and creativity.

You can be hurt like Cancer (both signs of sensitivity). Although you seem aloof (regal bearing), your heart is passionately beating with the sound of the heart of the Sun. You are leadership, the arts and if wealthy, a philanthropist. Try not to be arrogant or standoffish. People will misunderstand. Your colors are gold and scarlet. Wear rubies. Tend to the heart of all matters and to your heart. Grow and eat marigolds. You are Strength.

VIRGO: Your gifts of organization, thoroughness and detail help the world to have order, which then releases creativity and intelligence. You lead people to the Path of Return. You love the Earth.

You’re humane, of service, and the animal kingdom relies on you.

Careful of criticism. It can destroy a young life’s endeavor. Goodness is better than perfection. Wear blues,

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Grow honeysuckle. You’re the Hermit and the Corn Goddess.

LIBRA: Martin Buber wrote a book called “I and Thou,’ about self and “others” (sacred relationship).

Libra is always in relationships, learning about them, perfecting their art, learning to love more. You flirt a lot,

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are artistic, charming, poised. Venus is your attendant. Seeking balance and harmony you must create disharmony & chaos first. That’s the law. Diplomacy is your talent. Wear opals. Tend to your back and kidneys. Grow damask roses,

the flower of Venus. You are Justice.

SCORPIO: The most misunderstood sign, you’re passionate, sensual, dynamic, hidden and Pluto is always around you. You can be moody (worse than Cancers) and jealous, resourceful and strategizing. Darkness becomes you. There you discover what no one understands. Research is your skill. Have obsidian nearby along with amber. Tend carefully to your generative system. Cultivate chrysanthemums, drink its tea. You represent Death, which is actually a “life-giving interlude between two activities.”

SAGITTARIUS: Your gifts are great intelligence, tolerance, enthusiasm (filled with God) and optimism. You’re never standing still.

Jupiter, planet of love and expansion, rides with you. You can be seen as extravagant, hotheaded, excessive,

yet very wise. You’re really very serious with very high standards.

Laughter heals you. Sag makes a good astrologer, teacher, publisher, dancer and musician. Deep violet and royal blue are your colors. Wear turquoise and lapis. Tend carefully to hips and thighs. Plant narcissus and gaze at it.

You learn Temperance.

CAPRICORN: Your gifts are carefulness, discipline, hardworking, ever-striving upward.

You make tradition an artform. Be impenetrable to apprehension and inflexibility. They do not serve you.

Share feelings with others, allowing truth to come forth. Your greatest task is working with the Earth. Wear forest green, orange and gold. Have quartz crystals everywhere in the home (hand in all windows). Tend carefully to knees. Grow cornflowers, lime, linden and mimosa trees. You are the World and the Earth.

AQUARIUS: Your gifts inventiveness, friendship, freedom and independence (modeling this).

Your companion is Uranus, planet of surprises and revolution. You care for other with loyalty, equality and respect. You are the astrologer, radio and TV broadcaster, worker in

technology that edges into music and the arts. Careful with tactlessness. It separates. Colors blue and violet, amethyst and the orchid create a magnetic attractive field around you. The violet devas like you. You are the Star.

PISCES: Your gifts, unseen, unusual and invaluable, are compassion, intuition, an expansive imagination, and the ability to praise others, understanding their potential (which others can’t see).

Always assisting others, your wants and needs can go unnoticed. You must change this. The ideal is more real that the real. You must change this, too. Photography, painting, design, architecture - your creative abilities. Wear bloodstone, tend to the lymph system, grow water lilies (lotus), “roots touching unseen Pisces knowledge.” You are the Chalice.

Risa, Founder & Director of Esoteric & Astrological Studies & Research Institute, a contemporary Wisdom School for the study of the Tibetan’s teachings in the Alice A. Bailey books. Email her at risagoodwill@gmail.com Web journal: www.nightlightnews.com or Facebook: Risa’s Esoteric Astrology

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1. Door fastener 5. “___ on Down the Road” 9. Charm 14. A chorus line 15. Intelligence 16. ___ Abzug, Women’s Movement leader 17. Traveling to and from over the same route 19. Adjust 20. What marinating does to meat 22. Coastal raptors 23. “Comprende?”

24. Examine and comprehend printed material a second time 26. Rent payer 30. Hawaiian tuber 31. Check for accuracy 33. ___ alia 34. “Haystacks” painter 35. Anger 36. Brown ermine 37. Amazon, e.g.

38. Shipping weights 40. Anderson’s “High ___” 41. Safari sight 43. Cast out 44. Bottom line 45. Bang-up 46. Covered in frozen condensation 47. Gaping grimace 49. Good, in the h‘ ood 50. Supernatural force in a person or sacred object 51. Joint pain 57. Bond, for one 59. Worthy of respect 60. Quark-plusantiquark particle 61. Beanery sign 62. Enlarge, as a hole 63. Money in the bank, say 64. Rear 65. Big show

1. “B.C.” cartoonist 2. ___ vera 3. Bowl over 4. Duck’s home 5. Main dish of a meal 6. Cliffside dwelling 7. Swindle (British slang) 8. Artificial language based on many European languages 9. “The ___ Daba Honeymoon” 10. Donnybrook 11. Beyond the legal power of a person or corporation (2 wds) 12. Most slim 13. Listening devices 18. British soldier who served in North Africa (2 wds) 21. Arid 25. Netherlands’ secondlargest city 26. Catalogs 27. Groups following and attending to important people 28. Condition of inclemency 29. Caribbean, e.g.

30. 1,000 kilograms 32. Cantankerous 34. The rope that controls the angle of a sail 39. “Give it ___!” (2 wds) 42. 2:00 or 3:00 46. Starve 48. Birchbark 49. Rams 50. Mother 52. Biblical birthright seller 53. Container weight 54. Surefooted goat 55. High-five, e.g.

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with Two Hours Sleep?

In his best-selling book “The 4-Hour Body,” Timothy Ferris seems to prove with photographs and statements from hundreds of athletes and dozens of medical doctors that 1) it is possible to lose 20 pounds in 30 days without exercise (page 70); 2) or gain 34 pounds of muscle in 28 days without steroids and with only four hours of gym time (page 181); 3) produce female orgasms in 15 minutes (page 226); 4) reverse “permanent” injuries (page 294); and 5) triple testosterone and double sperm counts (page 253). These are only a few of the presumably successful “hacks” of the human body reported in this

is that the most beneficial phase of sleep is the REM phase.” (Note: REM is a period of dreaming sleep identified by Rapid Eye Movement in which there is high brain activity similar to the waking state). Ferris continues, “Normal sleepers experience REM for a mere 1-2 hours per day. To reap the benefits of polyphasic sleep, we’ll need to engineer things so that REM is a much higher percentage of total sleep.”

“One of the ways to force your brain into REM sleep and skip the other phases is to make it feel exhausted…The way to hack yourself into entering REM sleep without being exhausted is to trick

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flexible schedule and can manage to stick with it for several months, you’ll find that you feel amazing and have a seemingly unlimited amount of time during the day to get things done.”

“It is possible to lose 20 pounds in 30 days without exercise” huge 573 page book by Ferris, a self-proclaimed computer “nerd” seeking to become a superhuman.

In the 800 word space I have available here, I can only focus on one of the incredible claims made

by Ferris. He asks, “Is it possible to cut your total sleep time in half, yet feel completely refreshed?” His short answer is “yes” in a chapter about becoming a superhuman “Uberman.”

In his own words, Ferris explained, “In 1996, I once went almost five days without sleep to see (1) if I could make it a week (I couldn’t) and (2) what the side effects would be. Hallucinations cut that little experiment short but I’ve continued to play with different patterns of sleep cycles.

One of the most fascinating approaches is that of “polyphasic” sleep: breaking sleep up into multiple segments so you can perform well with as little as two hours of sleep per day.”

According to Ferris, “The basic premise of polyphasic sleep

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your body into thinking you’re going to get a small amount of sleep. You can train it to enter REM for short periods of time throughout the day in 20-minute naps rather than in one lump of time. This is how polyphasic sleep works.”

Ferris then describes five different schedules for polyphasic sleep that he has experimented with. His most satisfactory method was six naps per day with no core “monophasic” sleep.

But there is a catch. If you miss a nap within 10 minutes of their scheduled time, Ferris said, “the whole schedule is thrown off, and you’ll feel tired for days.

The rigor of keeping the schedule makes it unrealistic for nine to five employees. But if you have a

Then Ferris cites the one year experience of Matt Mullenweg, lead developer of the popular blogging software Word Press, with six 20-minute naps each day instead of eight hours sleep per night.

“It was probably the most productive year of my life. The first three to four weeks you’re a zombie, but once you get into the schedule, you don’t even need a alarm to wake up after the naps.

I probably wrote the majority of

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my code contributions for Wordpress.org during that time. Then I got a girlfriend.

That was the end of Uberman, and the beginning of a significantly less productive – but more romantic – phase.

It’s nice to be able to spend a normal night with someone instead of just sleeping 20 minutes.”

After reading this, do you Dear Reader, think my simple method of regularly eating a treated apple each week to possibly live for hundreds of years is more or less far-out than “Uberman?

Art Kunkin is the 84year young journalist who founded, published and edited the Los Angeles Free Press in the 60s and 70s. He later became president of the Philosophical Research Society and now lives in Joshua Tree. A free download of a magazine cover story interview with Art about his research into stopping aging and living for hundreds of years is available at www. alchemyrevealed.com. Please come to Art’s Thursday “Circle of Friends” from 7 to 9 pm at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center where discussions are held about such subjects as developing personal power and achieving enlightenment more easily during an increased life span. Next week’s class, December 20, will be in the room next to the office. Thursday, Dec. 27, we return to the Meditation room. The eight week workshop starts Thursday, Jan 3 back in the Meditation Room, 7 to 9 pm.For more information, please email Art at artkunkin@gmail.com or phone the Retreat Center at 760-365-8371. Copyright 2012 by Art Kunkin, all rights reserved.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: DESERT TAX PROFESSIONALS. DESERT TAX PROS. ADDRESS:36399 Cathedral Canyon, #7 Cathedral City, CA 92234. MAILING ADDRESS: 67745 Loma Vista Rd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): JESSICA ALISANDE REYES 67745 Loma Vista Rd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. IRMA YOLANDA REYES 67745 Loma Vista Rd. Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. This business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: JESSICA REYES. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 13, 2012.

LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: D. PEREZ I-201203214 Note: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.) Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13. DSW 12-20000 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: AUDI RANCHO MIRAGE , 71-265 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Mailing Address 71387 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.

Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): DESERT EUROPEAN MOTORCARS, LTD. 71387 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: JERRY G. JOHNSON EVP. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 13, 2012. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: R. CARDENAS I-2012-03213 NOTE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.)Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13. DSW 12-20001 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: RAUGE 77, 81-881 Arus Ave., Indio, CA 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): ROBERT— MARTINEZ 81881 Arus Ave. Indio, CA 92201. This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: ROBERT MARTINEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 10, 2012. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: E. PARRA I-2012-03173 NOTE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.)Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13. DSW 12-20002 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: MITCH’S ON EL PASEO PRIME SEAFOOD. 73951 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): MEI & STACIE, LLC 73951 EL PASEO PALM DESERT, CA 92260..

This business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed: MEI S. BARRY LLC/MEMBER-MANAGER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 17, 2012. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: V. BOYZO-SAUSEDO I-2012-03185 NOTE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.)Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13. DSW 12-20003 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: SIGNTRONICS LOCATORS 12985 Redbud Road, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240. Riverside County.

Full name of registrant(s): JOAN A. CAPNER COSTER (ANNA) 12985 Redbud Road Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.. This business is conducted by:

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Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above.

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) Signed:JOAN A. CAPNER COSTER. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 11, 2012.

LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: Y.R. CRUZ I-201203186 NOTE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.)Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13. DSW 12-20004 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is (are) doing business as: MO POWER 44432 San Rafael Av. Palm Desert, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant(s): MAURICIO DEJESUS LOPEZ 44432 San Rafael Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260.. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.)

Signed: MAURICIO LOPEZ. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on December 11, 2012. LARRY W. WARD, Signed by: S. PEREZ-2012-03192 NOTE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (see Section 14411, et seq., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE.)Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13. DSW No. 12-20005 Summons CASE NO. INC. 1000046 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:Garth Sturdevan:Toni Weichert;Ray Gray; Angie Wolf; Desert Aire, LLC. And DOES 1 through 150, Inclusive. Your are being sued by Plaintiff:Vista Montana, A nonprofit mutual benefit corporation. NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.

Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fees, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements.

You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legals Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the “California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov.selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is Riverside County Superior Court 46-200 Oasis Street Indio, CA 92201. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Paul M. Vargas Fiore, Racobs, & Powers 6820 Indiana Avenue, Ste. 250 Riverside, CA 92506. 951-369-6300, 951-369-6355. Dated Nov.07, 2010. Amended order for publication of summons as to defendant Ray Gray Dated 11/27/12. Run date 12/19, 12/26, 1/2/13 and 1/9/13.

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Desert Hot Spring Police Department

On Saturday, Dec. 15 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. a patron of the Megumi Nail Salon was the victim of grand theft in the 12400 block of Palm Drive during the 2012 Desert Hot Springs Christmas Parade.

The victim was robbed of three rings valued at $10,000 – one 18-carat gold wedding band; one carat diamond ring (her mother’s heirloom ) and a one carat emerald and diamond ring, the victim’s engagement ring.

An officer of the Desert Hot Springs Police Department questioned the staff and patrons at Megumi’s Nail Salon about the robbery but they had no details except to say that a woman, aged 70, was seated at the victim’s salon chair afterwards. The staff denies any involvement with the theft but could not identify the suspect even though she had paid for services with a gift certificate.

Anyone with information about this grand theft robbery is asked to contact DHS Police Department at 760-329-6411 ext. 343. A $500 reward is offered.

Cathedral City Police Department

On Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 11:20 a.m., Cathedral City Police received a call indicating that a bad incident had been discovered at a family residence in the 69600 block of Northhampton Avenue. Officers discovered three deceased adults in two separate bedrooms of the house. At this early stage of

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the investigation, it appears that the incident was a double homicide-suicide. A mother and her adult daughter were found shot to death in bed in one of the bedrooms, and the mother’s male partner, described as her commonlaw-husband, was found dead in bed in another bedroom of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A handgun was recovered at the scene, as well as an apparent written confession by the suspect.

The names of the deceased are being withheld until the next of kin are notified.

While this investigation is still underway, preliminary motive for this incident appears to be a result of a financial conflict, resulting from the mother’s recently diagnosed terminal illness, and her end of life arrangements. The mother’s adult daughter was visiting from Florida to assist with putting her mother’s affairs in order, and it appears there was some conflict with her common-law husband over how her assets were to be divided. This is an extremely sad, senseless and tragic event for the entire family involved.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Lieutenant Charles Robinson of the Cathedral City Police Department at 760-770-0394.

Cathedral City Police Department

On Sunday, Dec. 16 at approximately 5:25 a.m., CCPD officers were dispatched to a report of an armed robbery with a knife in the area of the 67500 block of Ramon Rd at the 7-11 store. The suspects were

described as two black, adult, males wearing “hoodies” and “black jeans.” The suspects threatened the clerk with a knife and stole store’s scratcher lottery tickets. They fled the scene in a vehicle.

Approximately 10:50 p.m., the Riverside County Sheriff’s office (RSO-Cabazon station), initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a 1992 Honda Accord, for several vehicle code violations.

The car was occupied by two subjects. RSO located the stolen lottery tickets in the car. The subjects were detained until CCPD officers arrived and took custody of the two subjects. The knife and the clothing were also located. The surveillance video of the suspects matched the description of the subjects in the Honda.

Arrested were Daron Ellis Hill, 19, of Indio and arrested-Christopher Simon Hernandez, 19, of Palm Springs, CA. Hernandez has numerous arrests for burglaries, assaults, weapons, and other crimes. Hernandez was currently on probation stemming from an armed robbery in August of 2012.

The arrestees physical and vehicle description also match the description of two suspects who robbed another convenience store in Palm Desert, CA in November of 2012.

If anyone has any information regarding these incidents please call the Cathedral City Police Department at (760) 7700303. At the time of this report this investigation is ongoing.

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“On the assumption that our world is not ending on the 21st, our last community drum circle of this year will be on Thursday, Dec. 27 from 7 – 9 p.m. in the Center’s Friendship Hall. We can celebrate still being here on Earth, alive, and ready to move into the New Year, and what a wonderful way to prepare for the coming New Year celebration together.

December’s drum circle finishes off the last circle of 2012. “We’ve usually had our December circles on the day of the Winter Solstice, but this year the JT Retreat Center has no space for a circle; they are fully booked, and I have a commitment to facilitate a drum circle for “The Journey,” one of the groups that will be at the center.,” said Sam Sloneker, drum circle facilitator. “ T h e i r program, which runs from Dec..

19 - 22 may have a few spots still available, so you may want to check out the possibility of being a part of their program,” Sloneker said. Call the Retreat Center at 760-3658371 for details and to see if space is still available at www. journeycreatively.com.”

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- Crystal Fantasy will also be holding their regular monthly drum circle the next evening on Friday, Dec. 28, at 7 p.m. This month their circle will be at the Ace Hotel (corner of Palm Canyon Drive & Camino Real in Palm Springs) rather than at the store. Call: 760-322-7799 or go to (www.CrystalFantasy.com).

PALM SPRINGS, CA From Greg Varra of Michael’s House: Dear Meditation Friends: As we quickly approach

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Sam Sloneker the end of the year, we would like to acknowledge that the holidays often take people away to spend time with their loved ones. Therefore, we will not meet on Tuesday Dec. 25.

“We are excited to

perform a blessing cord ceremony at this time. We will be offering food and cheer, so come early at 6 pm.

“Please RSVP for this event

by Dec. 18 at greg.varra@frnmail. com or call 760-408-6629.

As always, we look forward to your loving presence for this event and always. Yang teaches meditation retreats nationally and has a special interest in creating access to the Dharma for diverse multicultural communities.

Larry has practiced extensively in Burma and Thailand, with a six month period of ordination as a Buddhist monk under the guidance of meditation master Ajahn Tong. Larry is one of the core teachers and leaders of the East Bay Meditation Center and is on the Spirit Rock Teachers

2011 Drum Circle at Joshua Tree Retreat Center announce the following Tuesday, Jan. 1 marks our one year anniversary that “Meditation In Recovery” has been meeting. This has been an eventful year with many guest teachers sharing a variety of contemplative practices. We would like to commemorate this time spent together in appreciation for each and every one of you with a special event in celebration.

“Larry Yang is our special guest teacher for this evening, so mark your calendars for January 1. Yang will also

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Council. He is one of the coordinating teachers of the Spirit Rock Community Dharma Leader training program. Namaste, Greg Varra Michael’s House in Palm Springs holds a Mindfulness and Meditation evening each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Michael’s House IOP location at 515 N. Palm Canyon Dr. Bldg. H, Palm Springs (Behind Koffi N. at Alejo). There is no charge for these informative and valuable meetings, which are conducted by a variety of spiritual teachers.

For more info call Greg Varra at 760-322-4270 or 760-408-6629.

Awakening the Divine or Doomsday?

You Decide!

By Renee Baribeau

The idea of shifting from a forceful masculine energy to a nurturing feminine perspective might be terrifying to many.

How many of us truly enjoy submitting to power and authority?

According to indigenous wisdom keepers, the last 28,000-year cycle has been dominated by the masculine energy. Commonly accepted masculine traits include: strength, logic, hunter, ambition, intellectualism, and aggression.

Traditionally the masculine has been the provider. In this model, assertiveness and selfsufficiency have been symbols of success. Outwardly, this ideal manifested as large homes, multiples cars, larger corporations, ruthless takeovers and staunch capitalism.

Inherent in this cosmology is selfishness, and a blatant disregard for every other living creature on our planet. This type of thinking is now being challenged.

December 2012 heralds the end of the Mayan Calendar, and this event has been interpreted in various fashions. Some indigenous

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peoples believe that it indicates a shift in polarity of the earth’s magnetic field, and this Pacha Kuti (according to Q’ero lore Pacha Earth, Kuti turn over) represents the emergence of a divine feminine energy.

According to NASA the earth has experienced many shifts, the last one was 600,000 years ago. Survivalists are predicting major disasters, upheaval and death.

This shift of consciousness could begin with a period of darkness. As the world seeks to right itself through realignment, it represents a return to the unknown darkness of the womb of the Sacred Mother. A mother is warm, compassionate, intuitive and nurturing. The feminine honors and shows the deepest respect for all life throughout the universe.

Like the subtle rhythms of the earth’s magnetic field, change comes gradually. Six years ago, a movie called “The Secret” was released.

Many naysayers shook their heads in disbelief as pioneers promoted its divine message across the globe. Slowly but surely, many were inspired to

a greater awakening, a shift in awareness, causing an increase in the earth’s spin and a delicate shift of it’s axis.

We now stand before doorway of the unknown. We are witnessing the birth of a child, whose disposition and personality will be discovered over time. There are several things that remain clear; Mother Earth has been abused, neglected and is weary. The recent deluge of tears shed over the East Coast catastrophe was a major cleansing. For several years our planet has pleaded for care and loving attention, like a baby whose diapers need to be changed. The time has arrived for a great awakening.

Like a child emerging from the womb, humanity has an opportunity to move in the light, a global shift into a greater awareness and responsibility.

The Internet has emerged as a powerful medium, enabling us to share information and create a worldwide community.

The era of corporate greed is drawing near. During the past decade we have seen many businesses fail as a direct result of readily available information on the World Wide Web. No longer can the masses be misled by lies and deceit. We are now able to make informed, connected decisions and respond from our emotional selves, all traits of the feminine principle.

Do I believe that we are at the edge of doomsday? No! I believe that we are righting what no longer works. We are grieving the loss of our American Dream with tears of sorrow and joy. Our self worth is replacing our net worth. For some this looks like death and doomsday, but I believe that we are ushering a Sacred Shift.

Every mother knows it takes a community to raise a child.

The time to Awaken to our Divine Self has arrived. Join us on Dec. 21, 2012 at 11:11 a.m. as we join in a global prayer celebration to welcome back our Divine Feminine. http:// practicalshamantravel.com/ call-to-awaken-the-divine-self/.

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