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DHS Police Chief Accepts Position in Petaluma New Chief To Be Promoted from the Ranks DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA - Police Chief Patrick Williams announced last week that he would be resigning his position on Aug. 13 to accept the Police Chief position in Petaluma, California. City Manager Rick Daniels reluctantly accepted his resignation and initiated a recruitment process that focuses on an internal promotion. Chief Williams has served the city for five years beginning in June 2007. He was not only Police Chief, but Assistant City Manager for all Public Safety services including Police, Animal Control, Code Enforcement, Graffiti Abatement, and Fire Protection. Chief Williams managed the largest portion of the city’s workforce and budget. “I have never worked with a finer public servant than Patrick Williams. His tireless and imaginative work to improve the lives of the good and decent people of Desert Hot Springs was monumental and established the new baseline. He continuously provided the City Manager and Council with Best Practices policies and programs. His years on the San Jacinto City Council gave him great perspective on the needs of the elected officials that consider his recommendations,” said Daniels. “While we are momentarily saddened that Chief Williams is leaving the city, we are quick to wish him, Shirley, and his family, as well as the city of Petaluma great success and prosperity in the future. The city’s most recent gains in economic development rests on the foundation of a safer community for our residents and businesses,” said Daniels. “Patrick leaves behind a great legacy of building the best police department with the most highly qualified officers in the Coachella Valley and perhaps in all of California as witnessed by 2010 and 2011 awards and recognitions from the Regional Community Policing Institute, California Police Chiefs Association and the California Police Officers Association for Community Policing and Ethics,” said Daniels. “The city’s history will have a chapter on the improvements to public safety under the guidance of Chief Williams that will include significant crime reduction, enhanced parolee supervision, solving cases and securing convictions in court,” said Mayor Yvonne Parks. Russell Martin, Chairman of the Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission said, “As
a former police official I have that shifted supervision of the highest regard for Chief parolees to local jurisdictions Williams. He understands the as a way to reduce prison importance of establishing a populations. positive relationship between We wish Chief Patrick the community and law Williams and his family a enforcement. The result is a successful transition to their consistent reduction in crime new home in Petaluma. Chief and a safer community.” Williams has been instrumental During his five year in changing the culture of the tenure with the City of Desert police department to a point Hot Springs, Chief Williams that the POA is more involved formulated a modern law than ever before. enforcement organization to “Chief Williams has been protect and serve the city when fair and just with not only the his 10 predecessors had failed to Police Chief Patrick Williams sworn members of the agency do so in the previous decade. but the non-sworn. His leadership will be greatly Williams led “Operation Falling Sun,” which missed, and the POA is committed to continuing at the time was the single largest police action in the work Chief Williams started to make the Riverside County history utilizing more than 700 Desert Hot Springs Police Department a model of officers from 35 different agencies, targeting 485 effective, engaged and ethical public safety services locations to remove more than 150 gang members, in California,” a spokesman for the PIO said in a drug dealers, thieves, and criminals of all kinds prepared statement. from the city. When asked to comment about his pending Williams is also credited with leading the move Chief Williams said, “Together with our public effort to commit over $40 million in new residents, businesses and visitors, we have built a funding for Public Safety through voter approved police agency that effectively fights crime, delivers ballot measures in 2009 & 2010, which passed by exceptional service and has improved the quality margins of 74 percent and 83 percent. of life in Desert Hot Springs. He expanded the police force by 40 percent, “I am proud of our employees, the foundation which resulted in significant reductions in crime of our organization, for the implementation of our over his five-year tenure. He implemented award-winning Community Policing Initiative technological innovations, which leverage available and for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis in manpower through a region-wide interoperable, service to this community. Though I fully embrace radio system, community cameras, and enhanced the new opportunities that lay ahead, my choice to crime laboratory. leave the Desert Hot Springs Police Department He also led the dramatic reductions in the was a difficult decision. felons on parole population through enhanced “I will miss the many friends and colleagues supervision, new regulations limiting housing I respect and admire. I am indebted to them for options, and assisting in the establishment of a helping me to learn and grow as a leader and as a service center aimed at reducing the recidivism person. Also, I want to extend my sincerest gratitude or likelihood of repeat offenses by those recently to our community for their unwavering and visible released. support in helping make the police department Williams was previously recognized for his and the city the best they can be. Our staff, with expertise as their elected president to the Riverside the support of our council and community, will County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff Association and continue to deliver the exceptional work that as their representative to the counties Community has become their trademark and help take the Corrections Partnership Executive Committee Department to the next level,” Williams said. charged with the responsibility to minimize the The City of Desert Hot Springs is a community impacts of the state’s “AB 109 Realignment Plan” of 28,000 residents in the greater Palm Springs area.
I-10, State Highway 62, and Joshua Tree National Park border the city limits. The city is a well known tourist destination as “Spa City” because of its naturally occurring hot springs-served spas and international award-winning drinking water. The city is home to the Cabot’s Pueblo Museum, and enjoys clean air and unmatched night sky views. The city is a statewide awardwinning city for its Community Policing, Ethics, and Economic Development Strategies, DHS was California’s fastest growing city in 2011 and has recently led the region in sales tax growth. www. cityofdhs.org. The city of Petaluma was founded in 1863 and has a current population of 58,000. Petaluma is located in Sonoma County, in the North San Francisco Bay Area. Petaluma is a short 32- mile or 50-minute drive from San Francisco and only 90 minutes from Sacramento. City Manager, John C. Brown, (707) 778-4345 JBROWN@ci.petaluma.ca.us.
contents: articles City Beat.................................... 3 Society & Events........................ 4 Travel....................................... .5 Music Worth Buying.................. 6 Entertainment............................ 7 Local News................................ 8 Living Longer............................. 9 Body, Mind & Spirit................. 10 Dining Out............................... 11
features Artist in Profile...................12-13 At the Movies.......................... 14
Occupy Coachella Valley
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DHS City Council Approves Unanimously
Astrological Affects.................. 18
Desert Hot Springs, CA - Occupy Coachella Valley received a unanimous vote of support from the DHS city council last week when they voted 5-0 to support the protest movement’s efforts against foreclosures throughout the Valley. Desert Hot Springs joins the cities of Palm Springs and Coachella in supporting the group. “We thank you for supporting Occupy Coachella and commend the decision. It’s been a long road to travel but the road belongs to us,” said Melina Lobel-Karimi, spokeswoman for Occupy
Coachella. The group of all volunteers started to organize in September 2011 after the Occupy New York City protest group gained nationwide support and publicity “Our movement morphed and is gaining in popularity each day,” Lobel-Karimi said after the city council vote. Inside the council chambers the mood was ‘co-operative” among the five city council members. “The (banking) rules are suppose to be applied to everyone equally,” said Councilman
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Russell Betts before casting his vote. Councilman Adam Sanchez said he was happy to see “partisanship” among council members on this highly public issue against big corporations and banking tactics. “We are a small group, trying to fight some of the biggest banks in the world and we appreciate any support the community could give to us,” said Robert Terry, spokesman for the group. For more information, contact Occupy Coachella Valley at 760.251-6304.
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The Star’s Desert by Frances Allen
of committed patrons and benefactors, was 13 years of tireless, dedicated work of the McCallum’s President and CEO, Ted Giatas. McCallum Change in Command Giatas retired last month, leaving a record that included 10 profit-making years in a Entertainment is the theme that unites the row. He will be sorely missed. stories in this week’s column, and we start However, if anyone can begin to fill in with one of the Desert’s crown jewels: the the void of Giatas’ departure it is Mitchell McCallum Theatre located in Palm Desert. “Mitch” Gershenfeld, the newly appointed It all began in 1973, when a group president and CEO of the McCallum of area business, education and cultural Theatre. leaders banded together to create a modern Gershenfeld is hardly a stranger to the performing arts center. Their vision was McCallum. For the past 10 years, he has to enhance and enrich the lives of Desert been the theater’s very successful Director residents by making the performing arts of Presentations and Theatre Operations, available to as many people as possible. making the bookings of internationally Opened in 1988, today the renowned live stage McCallum is a huge success, performances that have made but it wasn’t easy. In fact, in the the McCallum a “must-play” beginning the theater was so venue for theatrical plays, much in debt that its existence music concerts, dance and appeared to be terminal, and stand-up comedy. benefactors such as Margie As Bob and Dolores & Harold Victor and Jim and Hope said, “The McCallum Jackie Lee Houston personally theatre is here to entertain, to loaned the McCallum money to educate and to enrich.” Under meet its payroll. Gershenfeld’s leadership we’re A large part of the theater’s confident that will continue success, apart from a long list Mitchell Gershenfeld to do so.
the Palm Springs International Film Festival, noticed. The news that would have made Matzner rub his hands Save the date; don’t wait together was that San Franciscoanother 25 years. based Virgin America was the That’s how long ago Premier Sponsor and Official Frank Sinatra threw his Domestic Airline of the 2012 first “little party in the Los Angeles Film Festival. Desert.” It quickly became The news begged the an annual event; Frank question: Why not have Virgin would invite his friends America for a top tier sponsor to Rancho Mirage for a for 2013’s Palm Springs Film long weekend of fun, golf Festival? After all, the Palm … and, well you know the Harold Matzner Springs event is better known rest. worldwide and attracts more As we now k now, t here was a A-List celebrity guests than the Los Angeles charitable component behind many event. And, even more importantly, Virgin t hings Fran k Sinat ra did, and t he America will start seasonal service between beneficiary of Frank’s “little party” was Palm Springs and San Francisco this October. the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center, Want more: Virgin America, while a separate which opened in 1986 on the campus of airline from its two siblings, is also tied in with the Eisenhower Medical Center. Virgin Produced, the entertainment arm of the The vision of Frank and Barbara Virgin group. Sinatra in founding and maintaining Matzer, who flies in his own jet, is probably the Children’s Center was to provide a unfamiliar with Virgin America’s in-flight place that would offer counseling for amenities. But, Matzner, who is a branding victims of physical, sexual and emotional genius, knows a natural link-up when he sees child abuse with a focus on prevention, one. community education and breaking the Remember, you read about it here first. cycle of abuse, with all services provided to any child in need, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. That they succeeded is reinforced www.desertstarweekly.com every day; the Barbara Sinatra Children’s info@desertstarweekly.com Center has a worldwide reputation for its 66538 Eighth Street, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 achievements in protecting children from 760-671-6604 abuse. So, who can begrudge supporters FAX: 760-671-6730 of the Children’s Center a little fun while facebook.com/desertstarweekly helping innumerable children? twitter.com/desertstarnews L i k e i t s b e n e f i c i a r y, F r a n k’s Office Hours: 8 – 5, little party has attained a worldwide Monday through Friday reputation and, more important, has grown in stature and in the number of its PUBLISHER: Dean Gray supporters. Next year the festivities for Editor-IN-CHIEF: Jackie Devereaux the 25th Frank Sinatra Starkey Hearing Foundation Celebrity Invitational Golf OFFICE MANAGER: Mindy Witsiepe Tournament, (with the Starkey Hearing SALES TEAM: Robert Lyster, Abel Lujan ART DIRECTOR: D Henderson Foundation again ser ving as the title CONTRIBUTORS: Art Kunkin, Ren Yogamaya, sponsor of the event), will be held from Robert Kinsler, Charles Bennett Jr., Frances Allen, Feb. 21 through the 23 at the Fantasy Sherman Fridman, Eonn Skye Springs Resort Casino in Indio, and on R. G. Pitt, Elaine Gladfetter, Chris Hermann, its golf course, Eagle Falls. The golf is a fan- and cameraPHOTOGRAPHER: Pat Krause friendly event, while the dinner parties, INTERN: Jorge Romero capped by the black-tie gala, are known for their A-List entertainment. One of ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: Sinatra’s best buddies, Ken Venturi, will Arlette Capel All advertising in the Desert Star Weekly newspaper subject to current rate card. The co-host the weekend events with Barbara newspaper reserves the right not to accept an advertiser’s order. The entire contents Sinatra and Frankie Valli will headline of the Desert Star Weekly newspaper © 2012. All rights reserved. Saturday’s formal gala. Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center
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Focus on Asia by Sherman Fridman Mention Shanghai to anyone over the age of 30 and chances are they’ll conjure up images of red lanterns and walled compounds, women with bound feet walking with dainty pigeonsteps and men wearing floor-length silk coats strolling imperiously along cobblestone streets, expressionless, with arms folded across their chests. But they, and decades of motion picture stereotypes, would be wrong. Today’s Shanghai is a vibrant, pulsating city on steroids, with 11 distinct subway lines built since 1995, and a still under-construction commercial center boasting skyscrapers, luxury shops and restaurants that rival, if not surpass, those found in New York. The energy in this metropolis is palpable and is best experienced at night as the downtown high-rise buildings seem to be competing against one another for the most impressive displays of colored lights highlighting their external surfaces. We were in Shanghai to board the luxurious M/V Silver Whisper, one of the half dozen, all-inclusive, six-star, mid-size floating country clubs that define the experience of Silversea Cruises and its attentive, nearly oneto-one staff-to-passenger ratio. The Whisper was scheduled to call at various south-China and Vietnamese ports after leaving Shanghai, but a combination of unbelievably thick fog along the Vietnam coast and the need to divert from our course, on two separate occasions, to evacuate an ill crew member and passenger, left our original itinerary in shambles. However, it left us with admiration for the skill of the crew and some
The hustle and bustle of Nha Trang is offset by the pristine beauty of Halong Bay and its nearly 3,000 limestone islands that rise out the sea, covering more than a 580-square mile area. The best way to view these islands, and not get lost while doing so, is by taking a guided tour aboard one of the tourist junks lining the harbor. After millions of years of erosion there are now countless nooks and crannies on the various islands to explore, as well as the secluded beaches that lie at the base of steep forest canopies. One can, weather and junk captain permitting, get off the boat, step between the open jaws of stalactites and stalagmites and enter a world of timeless grottoes, some of which are quite cavernous, while others force entrants to bend at the waist in order to venture inside. Any 12-day cruise featuring five days at sea, three of them consecutive, will test the mettle of even the most ardent cruise traveler. But whether it be the variety of exercise machines in the fitness center the array of sensuous treatments found in the fully equipped Silversea Signature Spa. Don’t miss the live stage entertainment, movies – in the ship’s theater or the privacy of your suite lectures, demonstrations, classes or just relaxing in the lap of luxury with a good book attended to by the friendly, unobtrusive international staff, the days pass by all too quickly. While the Silversea’s six luxury cruise ships are essentially all-inclusive and serve complimentary fine wines and spirits, one would be remiss not to avail themselves of an intimate dining experience (there are only six tables) in the ship’s ultra-gourmet Le
A floating village in Halong Bay, Vietnam luxury spa amenities are all items one would expect to find on the world-ranked best ships of Silversea. I’m impressed by the unexpected; and Silversea did not disappoint. The first night aboard I went to dinner leaving my reading glasses on the desk in my suite. When I returned two hours latter I noted the turn-down service, slippers along side of the bed and chocolates on the nightstand.
I couldn’t find my glasses. Finally, I spied a neatly folded square of eyeglass cleaning cloth on the desk blotter and underneath, my glasses, and for the next 11 nights that would be where I found my glasses: on the desk, under the neatly folded cleaning cloth; a Silversea example of how great experiences can come from paying attention to the little surprises in life.
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The Beach Boys, ASIA and Zac Brown Band Deliver Great Summertime Albums The Beach Boys and ASIA are celebrating big anniversaries with epic releases while the genre-defying Zac Brown Band is ‘Uncaged’ on its latest studio album. Artist: The Beach Boys
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Album: That’s Why God Made the Radio (Capitol Records) You might be interested in buying this if you like: The Beach Boys’ previous albums or Jan & Dean. Tell me more: All the surviving Beach Boys (Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston) have used the occasion of their 50th anniversary as a band to surprise everybody with the release of a new full-length studio album that mostly picks up where the surf music pioneers left off with their wonderful late ‘60s material. From the infectious title track “That’s Why God Made the Radio” to the affecting “Shelter” and breezy “Isn’t It Time” to the
Album: XXX (Frontier Records) You might be interested in buying this if you like: Yes, Rush or King Crimson Tell me more: The aptly-titled “XXX” celebrates ASIA’s 30th anniversary with an outstanding batch of songs that equal and maybe even outdistance the gems compiled by the quartet on 2010’s “Omega.” Simply put, prog rock has never sounded as inviting or thrilling as the brew concocted by singerlush masterpiece “Summer’s Gone,” few knew one of America’s greatest-ever bands was ready to ride one more wave. And who doesn’t love the group’s shimmering vocal harmonies? An endless summer, indeed.
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bassist John Wetton, guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Carl Palmer and keyboardist Geoff Downes. From the breathtaking, “Tomorrow the World” and fiery “No Religion” to the confessional “Face on the Bridge,” ASIA still has plenty to say and the musical firepower to get it done. The deluxe edition of “XXX” includes a CD with the album and bonus tracks as well as a DVD with several videos and a documentary on the making of the new album.
Album: Uncaged (Atlantic/Southern Ground) You might be interested in buying this if you like: Pirates of the Mississippi, Great Plains, Dave Matthews Band, or Jimmy Buffett Tell me more: Of today’s so-called “modern country” artists, none are better than the Zac Brown Band. With the release of the seven-member troupe’s latest disc “Uncaged” released on July 10, it’s clear that the ZBB is that rare ensemble able to blend commercial instincts with genuine artistry. While “Uncaged” is only the ZBB’s third full-length studio album, following 2008’s “The Foundation” and 2010’s “You Get What You Give,” there is a maturity to the songs and sonic cohesiveness despite the wide range of genres explored across the 11-track disc. The tuneful “Jump Right In,” exhilarating title track and beautiful acoustic ballad “Sweet Annie” are among the many standouts on this terrific album.
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McCallum Theatre Shows Go on Sale PALM DESERT, CA – McCallum Theatre, as part of its 25th anniversary season, has announced that the following four shows will be available for individual performance ticket sales on Friday, July 20 at 8:00 a.m.
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers Friday, Aug. 31 at 8:00 p.m. You’ll tap your toes and laugh your s o c k s of f w h e n r e n ow n e d b a nj o picker and Hollywood f u n ny man , Ste ve Martin and the Steep C anyon R angers, open the McCallum’s 25t h annivers ar y season. G r a m m y nominees and winners of the International B lu e g r a s s Mu s i c A s s o c i a t i o n’s Entertainer of the Year, Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers will play all of their hits. When asked what hits they will play, Martin said, “We don’t have any hits. It’s bluegrass.”
Conjunto Primavera Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8:00 p.m. By the time Conjunto Primavera joined the roster of Fonovisa Records in 1996, the romantically inclined sextet had already become one of the leading Norteño acts of the day, and yet their popularity only continued to grow, as they began regularly topping the regional charts with their bottomless well of hits.
Pink Martini with Singer China Forbes Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8:00 p.m. Drawing inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop – Pink Martini’s diverse repertoire is a blend influenced by Cole Porter and Duke Ellington, Tito Puente and Xavier Cugat, as well as Argentine tango, Brazilian samba, Italian folk, Asian and romantic Hollywood musicals of the 1940s and ’50s. According to bandleader/pianist Thomas Lauderdale, “If the United Nations had a house band in 1962, Pink Martini would be that band.”
Live Nation Presents Mike Birbiglia: My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend A new comedy directed by Seth Barrish Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8:00 p.m. In Mike Birbiglia’s “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend,” he shares a lifetime of romantic blunders and miscues that most adults would spend a lifetime trying to forget. On this painfully honest and hysterical journey, Birbiglia struggles to find reason in an area where it may be impossible to find — love. Tickets for these four shows will go on sale Friday, July 20 at 8:00 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at the McCallum Theatre Box Office, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, or by calling (760) 340-ARTS. Tickets may also be purchased at the Theatre’s secure website at www. mccallumtheatre.com. Box Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Shows are added regularly to the Theatre schedule. For the latest information on performance updates and other activities, visit www.mccallumtheatre.com
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Desert Water Expert Found Dead in Pool Jim Tyers Remembered Fondly by Jackie Devereaux DESERT HOT SPRING, CA – Everybody in town knew him. At least everyone who has a pool, spa, well or pond on their property. They knew Jim Tyers as the Pool Guy - but he was way more than that to this desert region known worldwide for its healing waters and natural hot minerals springs. In a story only fitting of a golfer dying on a golf course, Tyers was found daed in a local private home’s spa at the age of 82 on Saturday morning, June 23. Everyone who knew him said his death was ironic considering his passion in life was thae waters. James Tyers was born on May 12, 1930 in Inglewood, California. He graduated from Inglewood High School, served in the Air Force in the engineer corps running communications lines during the Korean War. He later worked for an oil company until following his passion for the waters, he formed his own swimming pool maintenance and repair company and moved to the desert in 1977. “His whole life was dedicated to the waters,” said Mary Anne Shutes, 81, a DHS resident, a high school classmate and lifelong friend for
Jim and Aileen Tyers more than 60 years. “Jim was an expert on hot water pools. His work was important to him. He used to say, ‘Thank God I can still go to work everyday,’” Shutes recalled. And he did go to work everyday until the day he died at 82. “That’s pretty impressive,” she added. “He could have retired many times but he loved his work so much, and the people he worked with. He like to solve problems. He knew every well in town.”
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Others in the community agreed. Marie Lease, General Manager of The Springs spa said “Jim had an uncanny knowledge about the waters in the area. We’re going to miss him dearly.” Tyers is survived by his son, Michael Tyers, 56, of Whidbey Island, Washington along with grandson, Seth, 15 and Dorothy (Michael’s wife of 30 years). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Desert Crest County Club Motor Home Park located at 69400 S. Country Club Drive. A gathering hosted by hotelier Mike Bickford will be held at the Miracle Springs Resort Hotel and Spa immediately following the service. The hotel is located at 10625 Palm Drive in DHS. Family and guests attending the service are invited.
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Shutes recalled that years ago, Tyers gave a presentation to the Miracle Springs Water District on the history of the springs, with maps showing the extent of the underground water system. “He had a fantastic grasp of the history of the area and even understood the relationship between earthquakes and their connection with the water. “He use to tell me that every time the Earth moved, it would change the water table. One day, he showed me a 2-inch crack in the roadway along Varner near Mountain View and explained that it took 30 years for that separation to grow. “He knew everything about the waters, everything that anybody knows. He’s going to be missed,” she said. And indeed he will be missed by every body who owns, operates or enjoys the water here in the desert. Calls and emails began streaming into this newspaper’s office shortly after his death. DHS City Manager Rick Daniels sent out the first official announcement of Tyer’s passing saying, “It’s a sad, sad day for the city. He is going to be sorely missed. He knew everything about the waters. He knew every valve, every well, every spring in the area. His knowledge stretches 50 years. He’s going to be hard to replace,” Daniels said.
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How Apple Cider Vinegar Will Slow Your Aging By Art Kunkin, Mr. Life Extension I am still convinced that ordinary tap water is a great health hazard. Let me explain why and offer the old folk remedy of natural apple cider vinegar as a solution to the hardening of the arteries that greatly contributes to the aging that kills everyone today. All the minerals found in the body originate in the soil and in the solid stones of Mother Earth. However, we can’t directly eat this earth. If we did, if we normally took inorganic earth minerals directly into the body, we would eventually turn into stone ourselves. The tubes in which our blood flows, the arteries and veins themselves, would become clogged up, preventing the blood from carrying the food nutrients where needed. However, I have learned that harmful inorganic earth minerals are transformed by plants into body-friendly organic minerals. The process is this. The minerals of the earth, already dissolved by water and chewed up into tiny particles by microscopic bacteria living in the earth, are picked up by the roots of the plant and carried into the body of the plant. Meanwhile, the plant is breathing carbon dioxide through its leaves from the air and
separating that gas into its two components, carbon and oxygen. The plant then takes the separated carbon molecules and attaches them to the earth minerals, making them carbon compounds that are then compatible as food with the carbon compounds found in our human body. This miraculous process then concludes with the separated oxygen molecules being breathed out by the plant into the air, available then to be breathed in by human lungs. Thus the inorganic (non-carbon) earth minerals inside the plant are transformed into organic (carbon) minerals that the human body can assimilate. Unfortunately, when we drink the tap water in our homes that has only been sanitized to kill harmful bacteria, we are taking the earth minerals dissolved in that water directly into our bodies. Some of those minerals are then flushed out of the body by the water normally eliminated by the body but the remaining tiny particles of inorganic minerals over the years turn into stones: hardening and blocking the arterial blood vessels, stiffening arthritic joints, producing hearing loss, emphysema of the lungs, glaucoma of the eyes, kidney stones and gall stones. Even the brain can be partially turned into stone by this process over
the course of years. The obvious solution is to get as much water and minerals as possible through plant foods and, if one is still thirsty, drink steam distilled water. Avoid the tap water and ordinary purified bottled water that contains harmful inorganic minerals. And if you have heard bad things about distilled water, go on the Internet and find Dr. Andrew Weil’s essay,“Will Distilled Water Kill You.” This essay by the renowned medical doctor concludes by saying, “Distilled water not only isn’t dangerous, it’s the purest form of water. It’s also the kind of water I drink.” However, the question remains that since most of us have been drinking tap water all of our lives and have harmful inorganic minerals inside our bodies already coagulating into stones, what can we do about those stony deposits? I have learned that the simple, safe, inexpensive answer is regularly drinking sweetened apple cider vinegar (ACV). This dissolves and harmlessly flushes out the inorganic minerals already accumulated in the body. This simple remedy has been part of health folklore for thousands of years. Take one or two teaspoons of ACV in a glass (8 ounces) of distilled water,. Sweeten as necessary with
honey, and drink at least three times a day. Although the ACV is acidic, inside of the body it beneficially turns alkaline. My own experience is that ACV with honey is not at all bad tasting and is quite refreshing as an iced drink. I would suggest that if you are computer literate go online and Google apple cider vinegar to get more information. Also there are a few small books on ACV available at most health food stores. Art Kunkin is the 84 year young journalist who founded the alternative weekly newspaper, The Los Angeles Free Press, 1964 to 2009 and later became president of The Philosophical Research Society of Los Angeles. Art’s book, “Life Extension Alchemy, The Secret Of Immortality Finally Revealed” is available at his web site, www.alchemyrevealed.com Email him at: artkunkin@gmail.com. He is presently involved in establishing a reunion of former readers and staff of the L.A. Free Press. Copyright 2012 by Art Kunkin. All rights reserved. Photo by Miichal Alaniz , Go to www. alchemyrevealed.com . Have a long, healthy day and life. ArtLife exists only one minute at a time. Enjoy!
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Body, Mind & Spirit
Drum Circle Under The Stars Good For the Soul
JOSHUA TREE, CA – The Joshua Tree Retreat Center at the Institute of Mentalphysics will host another one of their successful community drum circles on Wednesday, July 18 from 7 – 9:00 p.m. The gathering, facilitated by well-known Morongo Basin percussionist Sam Sloneker, will celebrate the New Moon and will be held outdoors on the patio in front of the center’s Sanctuary, the building with the spire. “Summer is definitely here, and I’m looking forward to our playing together on a balmy HiDesert evening under our beautiful canopy of stars,” said Sloneker. “Legend identifies the New Moon as a particularly auspicious time—a time of birth and beginnings, a time to plant seeds, to start new projects, to begin relationships— and it often brings us a burst of dynamic and creative energy. “All are welcome and can benefit from participating—from beginning beginners to seasoned professional musicians. Along with group drumming, where there is lots of room for self-expression, we will do some simple and fun exercises designed to enhance our playing and listening skills and to increase our awareness of our vital life energies. “It’s a wonderful time for a community drum circle, and drumming together is an experience that can take us all right back to our creative and expressive roots, so come play with us, and bring your family and friends to share in our merriment.”
Participants are encouraged to bring drums, shakers, tambourines, etc. A number of instruments will also be available at the event. There is no charge to attend, although a suggested donation of $5 per participant or $10 per family will be gratefully received and appreciated. Studies have shown participation in group drumming to offer a number of worthwhile benefits, including artistic self-expression, community connection and interaction, an expanded sense of self and heightened sense of belonging, increased rapport with others, relief of stress, emotional balancing, and strengthening of the immune system. An article and video from the August 2010 Circle can be found at www.jtrcc.org/ blog/2010/8/25/the-desert-night-is-filled-withdrumming.html. And a short video of our recent Chinese Sunset view of Joshua Tree, CA New Year New Moon drumming can be found at www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zMxovCESW c&feature=youtu.be. The Joshua Tree Retreat Center is located at 59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy. in Joshua Tree on the north side of the Highway, just east of the intersection of La Contenta Rd./Yucca Mesa Rd. Turn left after entering the center; the Sanctuary is the building with the tall spire. For Palm Springs, CA - The next two additional information, please contact the Speakers Bureaus at The LGBT Community center at 760-365-8371; www.jtrcc.org. Center of the Desert will be focusing on health issues: Brain Health on Thursday, July 12; and Transgender Health on Tuesday, July 24. Brain Health - A discussion on how ™ to foster increased attention, sharpness, clarity and memory recall, as well as general happiness, by Dr. Sheda Heidarian from Eisenhower Medical Center, will be presented on Thursday, July 12, from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Transgender Health - This discussion on health issues of importance to the Transgender Community will be presented by Dr. Richard Loftus of Eisenhower Medical Center on Tuesday, July 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, as part of the Transgender Support Group. LIFETIME All lectures are free and part of the LIMITED WARRANTY Center’s Speakers Bureau Series dedicated to
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the new Jumbo Coconut and Pineapple-Grilled Shrimp – and a dessert. The Four Course Seafood Feast is available through Aug. 10. Red Lobster servers are trained and certified as Seafood Experts and can share information with guests about all the types of seafood offered on the restaurant’s menu. Red Lobster has appointed Jason Trenkler as general manager of the Palm Desert restaurant. Trenkler has been with Red Lobster for 15 years, most recently as general manager of the Red Lobster in Tucson, Ariz. “We bring guests friendly, attentive and personalized service to ensure their time together at Red Lobster is memorable,” said Trenkler. “The great thing about Red Lobster is that there’s a meal for any taste. We look forward to providing our guests with a high quality, great tasting meal in an atmosphere that’s inspired by the New England coast.” In addition to creating new jobs, the new Red Lobster also intends to have a positive impact on the community. Trenkler said the restaurant hosted a pre-opening “family and friends” event and the proceeds were donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley. As with all locations, the Palm Desert Red Lobster will raise the American flag before it opens the doors to serve guests for the first time. Red Lobster is always accepting applications for employment. To be considered for an interview, please apply online at www. RedLobster.com/Careers. Red Lobster is the leader among seafood and casual dining restaurants, with more than 700 Red Lobster locations in North America. Red Lobster is a member of the Darden family of restaurants (NYSE:DRI), the world’s largest full-service restaurant operating company. In 2012, Darden was named to the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the second year in a row and is the only full-service restaurant company to ever appear on the list. Red Lobster is committed to making a difference in the lives of others in the local community. As part of this commitment, the Palm Desert Red Lobster will participate in the Darden Harvest program, which has donated more than 50 million pounds of food to local community food banks across the country. For more information, visit www.redlobster.com.
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Roger Hopkins – Master Debunks Ancient Alien Astronaut Theory for Pyramid Building
Stone furniture and water fountain Photos and story by Jackie Devereaux property to cut, grind, chisel and saw through granite rock and basalt boulders. And not Have you ever driven west on Dillon just your average rocks and boulders, but big, Road in Desert Hot Springs and passed a big huge, gigantic ones. This chiseled-looking stone sculpture garden on the south side of Vietnam vet, wearing a bandana under the road? You know the place, on the corner his hard-hat climbed down from his huge of Dillon and Little Morongo Roads? I drove boulder-lifting crane to welcome us with a past it for years and always wondered what big smile. that place was all about. I finally found out, Hopkins happily gave us a tour and and you should too because it’s one of the chatted about his rocks, his past experiences more interesting art stories in the Valley. with rocks and his thoughts on the builders Turns out a rugged fellow named Roger of the pyramids. Hopkins, of an undetermined age, rents the First, try to picture a man who cuts rocks
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and boulders weighing up to 300 tons and more. Hopkins, one of the world’s master stone sculptors, is best known for his work on the KPBS television series, “This Old House,” and the “Nova” series on building Egyptian pyramids and raising obelisks. It is estimated there are 200 stone sculptors around the world. Hopkins is ranked #1 of those 200. The first thing we noticed at 7:30 a.m., is a 23-ton boulder sitting strapped down inside the back of a tractor trailer. He said it was waiting to be driven to Porcupine Creek for a unnamed celebrity. Moving large tonnage boulders is second nature to Hopkins who worked on Egyptian monuments and could have made a nice life in Egypt with his Egyptian wife, Iglal, if the
pollution there weren’t so bad there, he said. Hopkins married Iglal, an accomplished ballerina ranked 5th in the world, in August 1995. They currently live in Palm Desert but he works at his Desert Hot Springs workshop. Hopkins starts work early in the morning especially during the summer at this one and a half acre open-air studio with his three Shepherd-mixed dogs, Betty, Charlie and Bob. All the dogs were strays that wandered into his yard. They stayed and over the years the dogs each graduated up to air conditioning comforts back in the Palm Desert home. Hopkins first rose to national fame in the 1980s when home builder Bob Villa asked him to work on “This Old House” as their master stone mason. Hopkins accepted the challenge
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and worked for 15 years on the show, along with master carpenter Norm Abrams. Hopkins’ roots are in Boston where his stone mason work began four decades ago. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Oriental Horticulture from the University of Massachusetts, then started a business with a lawn mover and rock moving equipment in the early 1970s. He specialized in water features, fountains, waterfalls, stones ponds and “naturalistic gardens,” he said. He worked for the rich and famous, and the not so rich and famous, as well as those who would become famous. Hopkins recalled a time when he worked with a lot of other contractors remodeling the home of Mitt Romney. Hopkins recalled that Romney’s wife, Anne, took his child by the hand in the morning and kept the kids busy all day while he worked. Then Romney himself ran down the driveway with a check in hand to make sure Hopkins was paid. “I didn’t know he’d be running for president,” he said. “He was just a regular guy back then.” Not all of Hopkins clients are rich or famous, and some of his works do get delivered to trailer parks, he added laughing. But he wasn’t laughing when he showed us a gigantic cut sandstone rock standing 12 feet tall and 7 feet wide that was designed as a sign for a business in Palm Desert. However, certain Riverside County officials determined this piece of art did not meet the county’s specifications and denied its installation. “Sandstone rock is murder on tools,” he said shaking his head, and changing the subject away from government and the discussion of art in pubic places. We turned around and there staring straight ahead is, “The Alien,” a 10 foot tall 3 feet wide granite rock shaped like an extraterrestrial alien from another galaxy. “Do you believe that ancient alien astronauts built the pyramids?” I asked. “That’s a bunch of hooey,” he said.
Hopkins doesn’t believe in ancient alien astronauts. How did they build the pyramids then? With rollers, he answered emphatically. At Aswan in Egypt, on the upper reaches of the Nile, ancient builders constructed a road out of rock that is 30 to 40 feet wide and seven miles long to move large rock masses, he said. “With 100 ton objects, you’d need a flat road and workers, pullers and big logs. Ancient alien theories are a bunch of hooey. It’s a new religion. We joke about it. One set of aliens came down and built this pyramid and another set came down with different designs. Turns out, they were crappy builders - roughly done blocks, problems with structure, lots of collapses. “If aliens can travel the Universe, why would they build such lousy buildings,” he said, noting that the early pyramids were either too steep and collapsed or built at different angles and collapsed. “They could have done a better job than that.”
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Hopkins’ expertise on pyramids goes much deeper. He explained how the first three pyramids built were each very different designs. “Did they get visited by three different aliens?” he asked. “No,” he insisted. Instead he pointed out that just like in modern times, high unemployment leads to social unrest and any Egyptian pharaoh’s reign would be cut short if he didn’t give his people something to do. “When the Nile flooded the farmlands and people couldn’t work the fields, everyone built things instead, lots of things.” Hopkins explained how large, heavy stones can be moved more easily on water, so the pharaohs started huge building projects. He explained about pharoah Ramses II, who fought fiercely at the Battle of Kadish, and later enacted the first known peace treaty on the planet that held for 100 years. During that time, Ramses II built large tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Arch at Canterra All this Egyptian history leads Hopkins to a commissioned job in 1991 to build a pyramid with a cantankerous “Nova” television crew filming it next to the Great Pyramid of Giza. He proudly explained that his “Nova” series was the first reality TV program ever. What he didn’t mention is that it was also the highest rated “Nova” series ever. “We had bad feelings with the camera crew,” he said. “They wanted to shoot just prior to sunset for the best light. Our stone crew started work well before dawn and were finished by the afternoon. Me and the camera crew didn’t see eye to eye,” he said raising an eyebrow. That was then and this is now. Hopkins currently is working an several stone art projects for clients all over the world. He has approximately 125 stone pieces installed in private homes inside the exclusive Big Horn Ranch in Palm Desert. He can be found by appointment only at his workshop and studio located at 123456 Dillon Road. Call 760-409-2210 for an appointment or visit him at www.rocksculptors.com or email him at roger@rocksculptors.com
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At the Movies
Spielberg’s ‘War Horse’ Now on DVD By Theda Kleinhans Reichman If you love animals, horses in particular, Steven Spielberg‘s “War Horse” is a must see movie. This Oscar-nominated film, based on a novel by noted British children’s author Michael Morpurgo, was first a smash hit play in London before coming to Broadway where it won five Tony Awards in 2011. The stage version is now at the Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles till July 29. If you can’t get to L.A. to experience this amazing story on stage you can own or rent Spielberg’s film adaptation which is now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Spielberg’s version, like the play, deals with the friendship between a young farm boy, Albert and his beautiful horse, Joey. When WWI erupts, the horse is sold to fight in battle. Heartbroken, Albert enlists in hopes of being reunited with Joey. The story then goes from the idyllic English countryside to battles in France and Germany as the horse brings out the best in every human he encounters. It is an extraordinary journey of courage and friendship as seen through the eyes of this unforgettable horse. “To me ‘War Horse’ is a timeless story about the sacrifices of love,” said Spielberg. “It‘s about the sacrifices a boy makes in a time of war to find his horse and the sacrifices the horse makes just trying to survive this dark episode in history. Throughout it all, their destines are entwined.” Noted British author Michael Morpurgo, who has written over 130 books in his career, published “War Horse” in 1982. His inspiration for the story came from a conversation he had with an aged veteran he met in a Devon pub who spoke to
His heartfelt novel was written for the screen by Lee Hall (“Billy Elliott”) and Richard Curtis, (“Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,” “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill”). Spielberg’s film “War Horse” is a mythical journey that begins when Joey, the beautiful stallion and beloved pet, becomes a British cavalry horse and eventually rides into battle. During the course of his story we see how this loving animal brings out the best in the humans he encounters. We also experience war from the perspective of a different species as this courageous spirited horse silently, but soulfully struggles to find his way home. “The film doesn’t take sides,” said Spielberg. “It is really about how the characters relate to this horse. Horses have no politics; their main concern is for the care of their charges. And that is Morpurgo with great passion about the very important and that gives the story its incredibly heroic horses with whom he served in World War I. “This old man had tears in his eyes, talking about a relationship he had with a horse on the Western Front decades ago,” the author said. “ I learned that these horses were doing so much more than simply carrying soldiers or gun carriages. They deeply mattered to people.” As he did research for his story Morpurgo discovered that one million horses went into battle for the British during WWI, but only 62,000 animals returned. Horses were vital on all sides of the war and these valiant animals sacrificed, suffered and committed acts of bravery. The more he learned, the more he felt compelled to write about these forgotten equine heroes.
humanity amidst the war.” One of the scenes the director is most proud of takes place when a British soldier goes over the top of a trench, risking his life in No Man’s Land (an area of land between the British and German trenches.) As he tries to free the horse trapped in barbed wire he is joined by a German soldier who also wants to help the wounded animal. Jeremy Irvine, a 20 year old Briton who had grown up in a small country village, was cast in the role of Albert. The young actor had been a fan of the book “War Horse” since his mother first read it to him when he was 10. While the film is relatively bloodless, focusing more on the horse and his relationship with the humans he encounters, it is rated PG-13 for scenes of animal jeopardy that could be traumatic for very young viewers. The 4-disc combo pack for “War Horse” (2-disc Blu-ray +1 disc DVD+Digital Copy) has an abundance of extras that include “A Filmmaking Journey with Steven Spielberg” that gives the viewer insight into the filming of “War Horse.” You will learn about “Editing and Scoring,” “The Look,” “An .Extra’s Point of View” and much more. There is also a 2-disc combo pack as well as a 1-disc DVD, so there is a DVD combination to suit your needs and price range.
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Calendar TRIVIA AT THE ACE PALM SPRINGS, CA – Every Monday night at 9:00 p.m., join the Ace Hotel for trivia with Bella DA Ball. There is no cover charge and prizes will be awarded. Individuals and teams are welcome, the trivia games will be held in the Amigo room. The Ace hotel is located at 701 East Palm Canyon Dr.
CANADA FEST 2012 PALM SPRINGS, CA – Canada Fest 2012 has surpassed the original number of vendor participants by almost double the amount. Bette King, owner of Bette King Productions, originally slated 200 vendor booths for the events first year, currently the number stands at 360. Canada Fest will play host to 18 different vendor districts from travel, golf and real estate, to pets, fashion and art. Another first will be the Desert Entertainers launch of Canada South at a special invitation only opening night party. Canada South is the first ever Canadian magazine in the desert. Music, food and seminars are a small portion of the happenings at the celebrity studded festival. Two non profits handpicked by King to benefit from Canada Fest are: The Rehabilitation Foundation for Disabled Persons, Inc., a subsidiary of March of Dimes Canada and the local nonprofit Helping People Hear Again. The event is scheduled for Dec. 8 - 9. To reserve a booth at the Palm Springs Convention Center or to get ticket information, call: 760.202.4007 or visit the Canada Fest 2012 web site at www.canadafest2012.com.
LIVING DESERT SUMMER ZOO CAMP IS WILDLY POPULAR PALM DESERT, CA - The Living Desert’s annual Summer Zoo Camp is bigger than ever and offers a selection of ZooCamp experiences for kids ranging in age from 4 to 14. The Standard Summer ZooCamp consists of six weekly sessions. Each themed class focuses on an entertaining and educational topic, geared to the specific age level at which it’s offered. ZooCampers will be excited by the special behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters only found at The Living Desert.
Living Desert Summer ZooCamp The Summer ZooCamp weekly sessions run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Summer ZooCampers need to come equipped for outdoor activity with a snack, lunch and water bottle each day.
Living Desert Summer ZooCamp Also offered is a special 2-day sessions with our new programming for ZooCampers ages 10-14, where our older ZooCampers engage in stimulating observations and experiments to better understand the desert around them. The Living Desert is also offering a ZooCamp Sleepover. ZooCampers now have the opportunity to spend the night at the zoo. ZooCamp overnights are offered once per ZooCamp. The adventure begins at 6:30 p.m., and includes guided nighttime walks, a campfire program and surprises along the way. Breakfast the next morning is provided. Summer Zoo Camp is popular with children of all ages and interests. Kids have so much fun they lose track of the fact that they are actually learning about the animals and desert environment. It is also popular with parents who are looking for a safe and unique way to get their children out of the house for a few hours in the morning. Summer ZooCamp 2012 program offers weekly, half-day sessions for ages 4-12 from June 18 - June 22, June 25 - June 29, July 2 - July 6, July 16 - July 27, July 23 - July 27 and July 30 - August 3. These sessions include animal encounters, special behind-the-scenes visits, games and more. Desert Explorers Programs (ages 10-14) Session A: August 6th - 7th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Session B: August 8th - 9th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. For more information call (760) 3465694 or visit www.LivingDesert.org
SUMMER FENCING PALM DESERT, CA – Desert Fencing Academy (DFA) will offer its Summer Fencing program to beginning fencers ages eight to eighty through Aug. 4. The Beginning fencing lessons cost $25 for 30 minutes. All fencing gear is provided. Coach Leslie Taft will coach all classes. She is a national fencing champion and has competed in three World Cup competitions. She has been coaching fencing for 25 years now and is also the coach at C.O.D. DFA is located at 73 760 Dinah Shore Drive Ste. 103, Palm Desert in the My Gym Children’s fitness building. For more information, contact Coach Taft at 760 218 1343 or visit www. desertfencingacademy.com
WALKING EQUALS LONG LIFE (W.E.L.L.) LA QUINTA, CA – The City of La Quinta and W.E.L.L. (Walking Equals Long Life) invites
you to walk with a group at the beautiful Civic Center Campus every third Sunday of the month. This group is open to everyone, so come out and enjoy exercising and socializing while improving your health. The city’s mission is to encourage everyone, regardless of fitness level, to get out, exercise and have fun.
desert photography by Carlos Reyes. While the the Latin influenced band Incendio performs their live original music. For tickets visit www.desertrendezvous.com or call 760 671 6092.
CALIFORNIA PIONEERS
JOSHUA TREE, CA – Join Eleanor Price for Yoga Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 -7:30 p.m. Classes will be held in the Joshua Tree Retreat Center in the Harmony Hall. Eleanor believes that yoga combined with breathing, stretches your mind as it strengthens your body and gives the flexibility to stay youthful. Beginners will be taught basic breathing techniques combined with the asanas (poses). Advanced students will enjoy the flow of connecting spirit and body, Joshua Tree Retreat Center is located on 59700 29 Palms Highway, for info, call 760 365 8371.
LA QUINTA, CA – Come and experience pioneer life in early California through artifacts, dioramas, and hands on activities. Imagine the journey westward by viewing a 25 foot covered wagon scene and enjoy learning Morse code by sending messages to friends via the working telegraph system housed in a mock telegraph office and railroad depot. Guests will be able to view various Civil War artifacts courtesy of the Lincoln Memorial Shrine, including a sword, musket, and a handsigned document by Abraham Lincoln. For more information call (760) 777-7170.
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LADIES OF LINCOLN’S ERA LA QUINTA, CA – Ladies of Lincoln’s Era features biographies and photographs of 13 courageous women of the 1860s including two spies Rose Greehow and Sarah Emma Edmonds. Mary Todd Lincoln and her personal seamstress Elizabeth Keckley, Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth both born into slavery and women like Clara Barton who were part of the medical profession and more. Try your hand at rolling a bandage, see a lock of Mary Todd Lincoln’s hair and find out what a passementerie is. For more information call (760) 777-7170.
SUMMER GOLF TOUR LA QUINTA, CA – Continues through Aug. 25. Registration has begun and is open throughout the tour. Fees are $69 per player to register and reasonable weekly green fees. Register at www.la-quinta.org/ communityservices This very popular summer program is back for another year of fun in the sun. Advance, intermediate, and novice golfers are all welcome to enjoy playing on this 13-week golf tour. Every Saturday morning, participants have the opportunity to play at some of the finest courses in the Coachella Valley. Players may choose to play in either single or team divisions and will be divided into flights based upon their weekly handicap. Points are earned throughout the tour based upon net scores. On the final Saturday of play, an End of Tour Banquet is provided for all participants to enjoy.
DESERT RENDEZVOUS ARTIST PIONEERTOWN, CA – Local Artist/ Photographer, Carlos Reyes,along with internationally known, musical recording artists, Incendio and L.A. Based salsa dancer/ choreographer, Sergio Leal, have recently launched a Kick Starter campaign for a one evening, arts happening called “Desert Rendezvous” that will take place Saturday Aug. 25 in Pioneertown. They will feature projected images of
THEATRE 29 ANNOUNCES “ANNE OF GREEN GABLES – THE MUSICAL” TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA – The fifth production of Theatre 29’s 2012 season, the heartwarming new musical, “Anne of Green Gables” will take the stage for five weeks beginning Aug. 24 – Sept. 22 at the Theatre 29 Main Stage at 73637 Sullivan Road, across from Barr Lumber. This musical, based on the children’s classic novel of the same name by Lucy Maud Montgomery, currently is choosing actors for each role. In “Anne of Green Gables, the Musical,” follow the misadventures of a wildly independent orphan with fiery red hair and a temper to match. Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to live with a plainspoken farmer and his spinster sister, who thought they were adopting a boy! She wins over the Cuthberts, and all of Prince Edward Island, with her irrepressible spirit and imagination--and wins over audiences with her warm, poignant story about love, home and family. Veteran director Kathryn Ferguson cast 13 singers and actors for this production. Show dates are Aug. 24-25, 31, Sept. 1, 6-8, 14-16, 2122. Go to their website: www.theatre29.org, or email at theatre29programs@msn.com or call the Box Office at (760) 361-4151.
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THURSDAY JULY 12 29 PALMS INN, 29P; 760-367-3505 Bill & Beverly 6pm (JZ) ACE HOTEL, PS; 760-325-9900 Reunion w/DJ Day 10pm (VD) AGUA CALIENTE CASINO, RM; 888-999-1995 Nash & Quinto Menguante 8:30pm (LR) ARNOLD PALMERS, LQ; 760-771-4653 Johnny Meza 6:00pm AZUL TAPA LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-5533 Rudy de la Mor 7pm (PB) BILLY REEDS, PS; 760-325-1946 DJ Party 6:30pm BLUEMBER, RM; 760-862-4581 John Stanley King Band 6pm (AC) CAFE PALETTE, PS 760-322-9264 Live Music 7pm CASTELLI’S, PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm (PB) CENTRAL PARK REST.,PS; 760-866-9166 Rebecca Clark 6pm CIVIC CENTER PARK, PD;
Concerts in the Park 7:30 pm CLUB TRINIDAD, PS; 760-327-1161 Mikole Kaar 8pm (PB) CORK TREE, PD; 760-779-0123 Live Music nightly 6pm (PB) CUNARD’S SANDBAR LQ; 760-564-3660 Johnny Morris 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX BAR, PS; 760-325-9555 Diva Keisha D’ 8pm (VD) DESERT SAGE, LQ; 760-564-8744 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL, PS; 760-992-0002 Lola Rossi and Reggie “Vision” Alexander 5pm (JZ) FANTASY SPRINGS, IN; 800-827-2946 Paul Justin & Saloonatixx 9pm (C) FIRECLIFF, PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6pm (PB) INDIAN WELLS RESORT, IW; 760-345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 6pm (JZ) LAS CASUELAS TERREZA, PS; 760-325-2794 Hot Rox 8pm LE PAON,PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) MARGARITA’S, PS; 760-778-3500 Single Mingle Night, 4pm on patio MELVYN’S LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB) (VD) PALM SPRINGS TAVERN, PS; 760-832-8920 DJ Richie Rich 8pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S, PT; 760-365-5956
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The Far West w/ The Driftwood Singers 8pm RIVIERA RESORT, PS; 760-327-8311 The Edge Duo, 5pm sidebar patio (VD) SAMMY G’s, PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm (LR) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE, PD; 760-341-3560 The Smooth Brothers (BL)(RG) THE NEST, IW; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) THE TROPICALE, PS; 760-866-1952 Derrik Lewis Duo w/Jeff Stover 5:30pm (CAB) 360 NORTH, PS; 760-327-1773 Dark till 9-27 VILLAGE PUB, PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx 9pm; DJ Chris Lancaster 9pm (RR) WILLIE BOYS, MV; 760-363-3343 Line Dance 5pm WOODY’S BURGERS & BEER, PS; 760-230-0188 Bill Saitta & Friends 7pm (JZ) ZELDA’S, PS; 760-325-2375 DJ PJ & The Bigster 9pm (VD)
FRIDAY JULY 13 29 PALMS INN, 29P; 760-367-3505 Dana Larson 6pm (AC) ACE HOTEL, PS; 760-325-9900 Midsummer Dance Party 8pm AGUA CALIENTE CASINO, RM; 888-999-1995 The Lounge, Fresh 9pm(VD, POP) Rafael Soto (PB) ARNOLD PALMERS, LQ; 760-771-4653 Johnny Meza 6pm (JZ,PB) AZUL TAPA LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-5533 Rebecca Clark 8pm BILLY REEDS, PS; 760-325-1946 Dance Party 7pm BLUEMBER, RM; 760-862-4581 The Stanley Butler Trio 6pm (Isl. Rhythms) CAFE des BEAUX-ARTS, PD; 760-346-0669 Linda Peterson 6-9pm (JZ) CAFE PALETTE, PS; 760-322-9264 John Gallagher 7pm CASTELLI’S, PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm (PB) CENTRAL PARK REST.,PS; 760-866-9166 Rebecca Clark 4pm CLUB TRINIDAD, PS; 760-327-1161 Darci Daniels Band 8pm (VD) CORK TREE, PD; 760-779-0123 Live Music nightly 6pm (PB) CUNARD’S SANDBAR LQ; 760-564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DESERT SAGE, LQ; 760-564-8744 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CUNARD’S SANDBAR, LG; 760-564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) FANTASY SPRINGS, IN; 800-827-2946 Lit Lounge, New Breed 9pm (VD) FIRECLIFF,PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6pm FISHERMAN’S MARKET, LQ; 760 777-1601 The PS Blues 8pm HAMILTON’S SPORTS BAR, LQ; 760-698-8303 Agave Blues Band 8:30pm INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL, IW; 760-345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 5:30pm (JZ) KOKOPELLI’S, YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke w/Roberto, Reaction 8pm LA QUINTA RESORT, LQ; 760-564-4111
Jeffrey Osborne, 7:30pm (RB) LAS CASUELAS NUEVAS, RM; 760-328-8844 Nash & Quinto Menguante, 10pm (LR) LE PAON, PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) MELVYN’S LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB) NEIL’S LOUNGE, IND; 760-347-1522 Karaoke 8pm MARGARITA’S, PS; 760-778-3500 Mark Guerrero 5pm (LJ) O’LEARY’S PUB, PS; 760-325-4913 DJ Nakai 9pm OVER THE TOP, PS; 760-325-5100 Live Music 9pm PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE, PS; 760-327-4080 Live Music 8pm (RR) PALM SPRINGS TAVERN, PS; 760-832-8920 DJ Richie Rich 9pm PAPPY & HARRIET’S, PT; 760-365-5956 The Band of Heathens w/ The O’s 9pm REILLY’S IRISH PUB, CC; 760-324-9600 Karaoke w/Lenny 7pm RIVIERA RESORT, PS; 760-327-8311 Lyndsey Harper, sidebar patio, 7pm (POP, BL) DJ Jalil Jagers, 10pm SAMMY G’s, PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm (JR) SPA RESORT & CASINO, PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Dynamic Daze 9pm SPOTLIGHT 29, IND; 866-377-6829 Jimmy Buffett Tribute 8pm STUDIO ONE11, PS; 760-328-2900 Angie Whitney 7:30pm (JZ) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE, PD; 760-341-3560 Demetrious and Co. (JZ)(R) THE GRILL ON MAIN, LQ; 760-771-4653 Mark Gregg 8pm (CR) THE NEST, IW; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry 6pm; Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) THE WINE BAR, LQ; 760-564-2201 Shaken Not Stirred 7pm (LR) 360 NORTH, PS; 760-327-1773 Dark till 9-27 VIBE, CAB; 951-755-5391 Funky Fridays 10pm (VD) VILLAGE PUB, PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx & DJ Chris 9pm (CR) WOODY’S BURGERS & BEER, PS; 760-230-0188 RPM 7pm (CR) ZELDA’S, PS; 760-325-2375 DJ’s PJ & The Bigster 9pm (VD)
SATURDAY JULY 14 29 PALMS INN, 29P; 760-367-3505 Beverly & Bill 6-9pm (JZ) ACE HOTEL, PS; 760-325-9900 Reggae Sol w/ DJ Journee AGUA CALIENTE CASINO, RM; 888-999-1995 The Lounge, Fresh 9pm (VD, POP) ARNOLD PALMERS, LQ; 760-771-4653 Johnny Meza 6pm (JZ, PB) BLUEMBER, RM; 760-862-4581 Nicky Vallee and Dreams 6pm (CR) CASCADE LOUNGE, PS; 888-999-1995 DJ Dynamic Daze 9pm (VD) CASTELLI’S, PD; 760-773-3365 Joe Jaggi 6pm (PB) CLUB TRINIDAD, PS; 760-327-1161
Al Lopez Duo 8pm (PB) CORK TREE, PD; 760-779-0123 Live Music nightly 6pm (PB) CUNARD’S SANDBAR, LQ; 760-564-3660 Paul Patterson 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX BAR, PS; 760-325-9555 Lisa Coleman & “Rootbeer” Brown & Alex 8pm (VD) DESERT SAGE, LQ; 760-564-8744 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) DILLON ROADHOUSE, DHS; 760-251-1991 Muddy Sparks Trio, Walt Young 9pm (CR) FANTASY SPRINGS, IN; 800-827-2946 Tribute band, Rush 7:30pm New Breed 9pm (VD) FISHERMAN’S MARKET, LQ; 760 777-1601 The PS Blues 8pm FIRECLIFF,PD; 760-773-6565 Sonny Evaro 6pm HAMILTON’S SPORTS BAR, IND; 760-698-8303 Kal David & the Real Deal 8pm (BL) INDIAN CANYONS GOLF RESORT, PS; 760-833-8700 Keisha D’ 6pm (VD) INDIAN WELLS RESORT HOTEL, IW; 760-345-6466 Frank DiSalvo 5:30pm (JZ) KOKOPELLI’S, YV; 760-228-2589 Karaoke w/ Roberto 8pm & Jamba w/ Jimmy King LAS CASUELAS NUEVAS, RM; 760-328-8844 2 DJ’s, 10pm LE PAON, PD; 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) LEVEL 2 BAR & LOUNGE, CC; 760-328-6834 DJ Boost 10pm MARGARITA’S, PS; 760-778-3500 Mark Guerrero 5pm (LJ) MELVYN’S LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-2323 Ron Greenip 8pm (PB) MANGO LOUNGE, PS; 760-327-7676 Guest DJ’s 10:30pm MARGARITA’S, PS; 760-778-3500 Mark Guerrero 5pm (LJ) MYSTIQUE LOUNGE, CAB; 888-667-6646; Live Music 9pm (VD) NYPD, PS; 760-778-6973 DJ’s 9pm O’LEARY’S PUB, PS; 760-325-4913 Karaoke/Live Entertainment OVER THE TOP, PS; 760-325-5100 Live Music 9pm (VD) PALM CANYON ROADHOUSE, PS; 760-327-4080 Live Music 8pm (RR) PALM SPRINGS TAVERN, PS; 760-832-8920 DJ Richie Rich PAPPY & HARRIET’S, PT; 760-365-5956 The Shadow Mtn. Band 5pm, Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue 8pm PLAN B LIVE, TP; 760-343-2115 Live music RED BARN, PD; 760-346-0191 Live music 9pm REILLY’S IRISH PUB, CC; 760-324-9600 George Momb Open Mic 7pm (PB) RIVIERA RESORT, PS; 760-327-8311 Lyndsey Harper 7pm, DJ Jalil Jagers 10pm ROC’S FIREHOUSE GRILLE, PD; 760-340-3222 The Refills 9pm SAMMY G’s, PS; 760-320-8041 Evaro Brothers 8pm (LJ) SCHMIDY’S TAVERN, PD; 760-837-3800 Live Music 9pm (RR) SPOTLIGHT 29, IND; 866-377-6829
Casino Lng. Live 9pm STUDIO ONE11, CC; 760-328-2900 Bill Ramirez 7pm SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE, PD; 760-341-3560 Smooth Brothers 7pm (BL)(RG) THE DATE SHED, IND; 760-775-6699 DJ Ray 9pm THE GRILL ON MAIN, LQ; 760-771-4653 Rob and JB 8pm (CR) THE HOOD BAR, PD; 760-636-5220 Underground/Experimental Hip Hop 10pm (RR) THE NEST, IW; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry; 6pm Tim Burleson 8pm (PB) 360 NORTH, PS; 760-327-1773 Dark till 9-27 SCHMIDY’S TAVERN, PD; 760-837-3800 DJ Jeff Ferguson VIBE, CAB; 951-755-5391 DJ Hektik 10pm (VD) VILLAGE PUB, PS; 760-323-3265 Nite Sixx & DJ Chris 9pm (CR) WILLIE BOYS, MV; 760-363-3343 Live 9pm WOODY’S BURGERS & BEER, PS; 760-230-0188 Damon Von Buren 7pm (R,BL) ZELDA’S, PS; 760-325-2375 DJ’s PJ & The Bigster 9pm (VD)
SUNDAY JULY 15 29 PALMS INN, 29P; 760-367-3505 Bob & Allison Garcia 6pm (AC) ACE HOTEL, PS; 760-325-9900 DJ Odysey 9pm ARNOLD PALMERS, LQ; 760-771-4653 Johnny Meza 6pm(JZ,PB) AZUL TAPA LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-5533 The Judy Show 7:30pm BLUEMBER, RM; 760-862-4581 Steve Madaio 6pm (JZ) CASCADE LOUNGE, PS; 888-999-1995 Nash & Quinto Menguante 9pm (LR) CENTRAL PARK REST.,PS; 760-866-9166 Rebecca Clark 12 pm CLUB TRINIDAD, PS; 760-327-1161 Pro Jazz Jam w/Mikole Kaar 8pm CORK TREE, PD; 760-779-0123 Live Music nightly 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX BAR, PS; 760-325-9555
Mark Engel 4pm FIRECLIFF,PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6pm LE PAON;PD, 760-610-5320 Robin Miller 6pm (PB) RIVIERA RESORT, PS; 760-327-4080 Art of Sax Trio 5pm (JZ) SULLIVAN’S STEAKHOUSE, PD; 760-341-3560 Smooth Brothers (RR)(LR) THE HOOD BAR, PD; 760-636-5220 Live Music 9pm (RR) THE NEST, IW; 760-346-2314 Kevin Henry; 7pm (PB) 360 NORTH, PS; 760-327-1773 Dark until 9-27 VICKY’S OF SANTE FE, IW; 760-345-9770 Desert Cities Jazz Band 2pm VILLAGE PUB, PS; 760-323-3265 School Jam, 9pm WOODY’S BURGERS & BEER, PS; 760-230-0188 Barry Baughn Blues Band 7pm (BL)
MONDAY JULY 16 29 PALMS INN, 29P; 760-367-3505 Bonnie Scott, 6pm (AC) ARNOLD PALMERS, LQ; 760-771-4653 D & Company 6:30pm (JZ,PB) BILLY REEDS, PS; 760-325-1946 Latin Dance Party 6:30pm BLUEMBER, RM; 760-862-4581 Dana Larson Duo, 6pm (PR) CASTELLI’S, PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CLUB TRINIDAD, PS; 760-327-1161 Latin w/ Richard Rivas 8pm (VD) CORK TREE, PD; 760-779-0123 Live Music nightly 6pm (PB) DESERT FOX BAR, PS; 760-325-9555 Open Mic Live and Local 8pm FIRECLIFF, PD; 760-773-6565 Hal Sweasey 6pm LE PAON; PD, 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) PAPPY & HARRIET’S, PT; 760-365-5956 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic Night 7pm SAMMY G’s, PS; 760-320-8041 Randy Seymon 6pm (JZ)
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TUESDAY JULY 17 29 PALMS INN, 29P; 760-367-3505 Eva Stokes 6pm (PB) ACE HOTEL, PS; 760-325-9900 ARNOLD PALMER’S, LQ; 760-771-4653 Johnny Meza 6:30pm (JZ) AZUL TAPA LOUNGE, PS; 760-325-5533 Bella da Ball Dinner Revue 7:30pm (CB) BACKSTREET BISTRO,PD; 760-346-6393 Live Jazz 7pm (JZ) BILLY REEDS, PS; 760-325-1946 Desert Swing Dance Club 6pm BLUEMBER, RM; 760-862-4581 Dana Larson Duo 6pm (PR) CASTELLI’S, PD; 760-773-3365 Patrick Tuzzolino 6pm (PB) CLUB TRINIDAD, PS; 760-327-1161 Richard Rivas 8pm (VD) CORK TREE, PD; 760-779-0123 Live Music nightly 6pm (PB) ESCENA LOUNGE, PS; 760-992-0002 John Stanley King Band 5pm JOSHUA TREE SALOON, JT; 760-366-2250 Ted Quinn’s Open Mic & Jam 7pm LE PAON;PD, 760-610-5320 Dennis Michaels 6pm (PB) NYPD, PS; 760-778-6973 Live DJ 9pm OVER THE TOP, PS; 760-325-5100 Lisa Coleman 8pm
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Astrological Affects - By Guru Ren Yogamaya, M.A. E-RYT 500
Sun In Cancer:
Life will now begin to be on the mend.
Most Affected are Cancer and all Water Signs. The month is in the sign of Cancer.
For Taurus: You can now move forward with your romantic or partnership plans as your ruling planet, Venus is once again direct and while Jupiter is in Gemini, it may expand the joy and take your relationships to the next level, the next realm.
For Cancer: All Moon themes such as sensitivity, moods, nurturing and stability will rule supreme until July 22. A more heightened awareness of emotions, sensitivity to heat, fondness of food and harmony. The best side of Cancer is seen in their caring demeanor, their display of compassion, dealing with family issues easily, their cozy home and their culinary talents. The key is to know when to let go, to balance your moods, to silence overt emotions at the appropriate time and to leave justice in the hands of the Universe. For All Signs: The Moon shines brighter this month. The divine feminine and the divine masculine energies in all people, nature, in Life, is found in the 2nd Chakra, the sacrum, abdomen, that also represents the element of Water, the sign of Cancer. We may feel more for others and for ourselves, cautious and protective. By using your awareness from divine guidance, the virtues of patience and observances will assist to bring solution to problems and healing. When in doubt stay positive, don’t whine or complain as it will only wear you out, and bring wrinkles and exhaustion. Celebrate this month by having more consideration of family members at home, enjoy water; the pool, the spa, the beach or trying Aquatic Pool Yoga. Best Sacred Geometry: Icosahedron (Water) Best Yantra: The colors Orange or Coral.
Mercury In Leo Most Affected are Leo, Gemini and Virgo. This transit began on June 25 and will continue until August 31. For Leo: With the planet of communications and electrical impulses enters your sign, you may feel a surge of energy moving easily, supporting your communications, travel and gadgetry. The sign of Gemini or Virgo may figure more prominently. Do your presentation(s) before July 12, before Mercury goes retrograde. For Gemini: Expect fire and passion to fuel your ideas and communications. Along with Jupiter and Venus in your sign, everything is expanded; flirting now can mislead others by your words or actions, so be cool, be careful. For Virgo: Your mind may now guide you in a more passionate way. Your presentations may have a grand flair to them. For All Signs: Bold statements and creative ideas come on strong now. The past, retrograde planetary affects dim in comparison to the transformational powers of the Sun; the planet that represents Leo. The Challenge: If you do come on too strong, have no expectations; enjoy the process, and be prepared to explain yourself. The Best: Focus on the positive for best results.
Venus Direct Most affected are Gemini, Libra and Taurus. The Venus retrograde transit began on May 15 and turned direct on June 27. For Gemini: Venus continues direct in your sign until August 7 and brings a better balance or mend to your personal relationships and social interactions. Until July 14 when Mercury goes retro, you are primed to advance and get what you need. For Libra: Hopefully, you did not over-spend. If you did, begin a new budget to repay it. Any disappointments, delays or disagreements in your
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For All Signs: The planet representing Love, beauty and the senses returns to its’ direct motion. While it may have been challenging for couples, it may have also helped to review the relationship with others, our values, the relationship with ourselves. The best outcome may have been: To have reconnected with some pleasures or certain people from the past, to re-experience, remind us of what didn’t work or to bring closure.
Week of July 5 – July 11: July 3 – Mars Into Libra Most affected are Libra and Aries. This transit will continue until August 23. For Libra: Mars enters your sign infusing more energy into your Life. If you’re not the physical type, you may suddenly feel like joining a gym or start walking on breaks or after work. Or if you are athletic, you may go to the next level up. The good news: Your sexual drive and physical stamina will be heightened and making decisions may become easier. The worst: You may find that you need to practice more patience. Use or consider techniques that help bring calm and balance to your metabolism. The sign of Aries may figure more prominently. For Aries: With other planetary affects involved, this may become a challenging time as you continue to forge ahead. The best is that there may be more flirtatious beauty coming your way. Stay on track. For All Signs: The details in the preparations and going over it again and again from the last eight months has brought us to new liberated heights. New contacts, reaching out to others, fighting for a good cause and finally putting your projects out there for the world to respond to are some accelerated characteristics of this transit. Warning: Please consider in letting go and let God, meaning, leave justice in the hands of the Universe.
Full Moon In Capricorn Most affected are Capricorn and All Earth Signs. For Capricorn: The Full Moon is in your sign and may bring an important personal issue into focus. Also, on that date began an improved climate surrounding your business goals. Any concerns that you have will be illuminated, so consider before you speak. For All Signs: Inner needs and outer responsibilities may be the theme from this Full Moon. Tough planetary affects from Uranus and Pluto may bring some chaos or disruption before we can begin anew. Try not to go to extreme with tactics; don’t misuse your power. Everyone has purpose; you are a part of the equation of the future. In your meditation, ask the Universe for guidance, connection and maternal support in assisting you in finding strength to release and to let go of people, places or things that are no longer serving you well in your Life. Best Mantra: AUM. Best Color: Violet or White.
Ren Yogamaya is a Yoga teacher registered at the highest level with the Yoga Alliance, author of EAT BY COLOR: Foods, Colors and The Chakras. She teaches at Yoga Blue in Pasadena, at Dancing Shiva Yoga in L.A. www.renyogamaya.com and on Face Book: Ren Rasa Yogamaya.
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by Jackie Devereaux DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA – In an unprecedented move, more than 70 hotels guests at the beleaguered Hyundae Hotel were told to pack up their things and leave in an orderly fashion by police Code Enforcement officers on June 21. The city was forced to take this drastic action because, “...there has been a blatant disregard for city policies with no business license, no TOT funds and no permits for construction,” said City Manager Rick Daniels in a telephone interview. ”The owner made changes to the property without due process. In places he breached the structural integrity of the building, eliminated firewalls and created a building that is unsafe for human occupancy,” Daniels added. “The city reviewed the situation two times before, but when busloads of people arrived on Thursday (June 21) we had to take action. Code Enforcement officers (along with others from the police department) cleared out the hotel, chained the doors shut and red tagged the building,” he said. And that’s not all. A prematurely released city manager report said an arrest warrant has been issued for the owner, Charles Yeh of Hyundae Group Inc., of Los Angeles. “That is not correct,” said Katie Singer, spokeswoman for the DHS Police Department and the Code Enforcement division. “The owner has since come forward and obtained a business license,” Singer said. “He is cooperating with code enforcement,” to reopen the hotel. This hotel has be plagued by past owners that have each progressively lowered the value of the property with shoddy construction and failure to comply with city codes. Add to that the public relations nightmare created by past management who called employees “...fat, lazy and stupid Americans.” This antagonistic attitude and alleged mistreatment of locals caused employees to take drastic measures and
picket the hotel in 2009. To add insult to injury, previous owner Mr. “T” from Georgia boldly told a local television news anchor that he had not paid more than $80,000 in TOT (Transit Occupancy Taxes) owed to the city. Because of past neglect on paying TOT fees, in another unprecedented move, city officials forced the owner to pay TOT fees with daily deposits at city offices. Calls and emails to Yeh’s office in Los Angeles have not been returned. Today, the 93-room hotel stands vacant
Hyundae Hotel gate chained with growing signs of vandalism and blight. What began as the Ponce de Leon hotel later became known as the Mineral Springs Hotel, distinctive for the architectural rock adorning the entrance and the interior of the lobby. The hotel sold in 2005 and was renamed La Toscana until it was sold to Mr. “T” who renamed it Hotel Shilla in honor of one of the finest hotels in Seoul, Korea. The once granite rocks were repainted white giving the hotel the appearance of a snow covered oasis. However, months later the hotel went into foreclosure. It again changed hands and was renamed The Sanctuary and managed by a firm out of Los Angeles for a time until it’s present incarnation as the Hyundae Hotel. In the past, the hotel operated a cafe and offered locals a popular cocktail lounge first named The Cave and later known as the Fireside Tavern. Unfortunately, both the cafe and tavern were removed by one of previous owners.
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Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence Who’s at Risk? “Working alone or in isolated areas pose a greater risk. The time of day, location and areas of higher crime rates can also increase ones chances of becoming a victim.” by Charles Bennett Jr. Do you have an unruly coworker? Do you walk on eggshells around a particular office staffer? Is there anyone at your workplace who breeds fear in people? If the answer to any one of these questions is “Yes,” then you’d better read this article, and better yet, post it at work. According to the US Department of Labor, Workplace Violence is defined as any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening, disruptive behavior that occurs at the workplace. That includes threats, verbal abuse, physical assaults and homicides. Violence in the workplace can affect and involve employers, clients, customers and visitors. Contrary to popular belief, workplace violence does not apply only to employees within a business. Homicide is the fourth leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the US, with shootings making up 10 percent of all work related deaths. Of the 4,547 fatal workplace injuries documented in 2010, 506 of those were homicides. Additionally, homicide is the leading cause of death among women in the workplace. Nearly two million workers report being victims of workplace violence every year in the US, however; many more go unreported. Workplace violence can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Research shows that those who exchange money with the public and those working with or around volatile, unstable people are at greater risk of becoming a victim of workplace violence. Other workers at a higher risk are: delivery drivers, health care professionals, public service workers, customer service representatives, Law Enforcement and those who work in an environment that serves alcohol. Additionally, working alone or in isolated areas pose a greater risk as well. The time of day, location and areas of higher crime rates can also increase ones chances of becoming a victim. For businesses looking to implement a policy or update their current policies regarding Workplace Violence, there are many things that can be done. To start, have a zero tolerance policy and makes sure all employees are aware of it. Have them read the policy and sign that they understand it. With new employees, this should be done at the time of hire. It is recommended that continual training is implemented so that employees are very familiar with the policy.
In addition, the policy should clearly state that any acts in contradiction to the policy will result in immediate termination and prosecution for appropriate offenses. What is more important is that businesses follow through on the violations. If employees see that no action is being taken, they will think that nothing will happen and possibly continue their behavior and others may feel that it is okay as well. If an employee is terminated for any reason, it is difficult to determine whether they will return in an attempt to retaliate. It is very important to document anything said or any gesture that may lead one to believe that there could be a possibility of retaliation. In addition, it is always a good idea to keep employee files up to date, documenting anything unusual, whether it is conduct, gestures or verbal. Included in a zero tolerance policy should be procedures for employees who feel threatened or have experienced any behavior that violates the policy. Additionally, create a procedure in which employees can report violations to the management, whether they are a victim or if they have witnessed a violation of the policy, in which case it would be beneficial for them to have a way to report it anonymously. Background checks are highly recommended, not only to reveal a criminal background, but to see if there is a pattern of violence or anything else that could invite potential violence or related conduct. Protecting employees is just as important as hiring the right employee. If the proper precautions are not taken, a business could be held liable if an unfortunate incident were to occur. In addition to concerns over worker
to worker violence, those same concerns should be considered for individuals outside the business. Whether it be a domestic or relationship issue involving an employee or a contractor, vendor, or delivery person,
it is just as much of a concern. Within a zero tolerance policy, there should also be procedures for employees to report information that involves someone outside of the business that could be a potential problem. With that in mind, it is highly recommended that signs be posted advising others that there is a zero tolerance policy for workplace violence. Businesses can protect themselves from disgruntled employees and also protect their employees from problems faced by others outside of the business. Under section 527.8 of the California Code of Civil Procedure, a business can get a restraining order for themselves or on behalf of an employee or multiple employees. This section is quite lengthy and detailed, however, it is highly recommended that businesses and employees alike review this code section. For more information on Violence in the Workplace, or if you need assistance implementing or updating a Workplace Violence zero tolerance policy, please contact The Moneé Group at info@themoneegroup. com or call (760) 342-2977.
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by Chris Hermann, RLA/ASLA In recent years there has been a huge refocus on sustainability. Sustainability creates and maintains the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, and it is based on a pretty basic principle: everything we need for our survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on our natural environment. To that end, many people are beginning to grow their own herbs, vegetables and fruits. This can be tricky business here in our subtropical desert, as with average summer highs of 107 degrees, it’s difficult to protect the plants from the blistering summer heat. Container gardening is a good way to carry your sustainability through the summer, and herbs are very happy in containers. Generally speaking, place them in an area that gets six to eight hours of sun, but is somewhat protected from the mid-to-late afternoon sun during summer. It is important to start out with good soil, and we recommend a mixture of organic potting soil and compost.
This aspect of culinary delight is often overlooked. As stated above, the chive flowers can be used (as can squash blossoms) but there are other edible flowers that are not usually considered food crops. It is important to note, however, that it is not recommended to eat flowers that are in florist arrangements, as they may have been treated with pesticides. Edible flowers that work well in our climate zone include: borage, calendula, nasturtium, pansy/viola, and dianthus. Generally, these are all considered winter/early spring annuals here in the desert, and they are not too picky about container size.
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Basil Basil is a great herb for our area. In our zone it is a perennial (in colder climates it is an annual), and it likes heat and sun. There are many varieties to choose from with a varied range of flavors including lemon and cinnamon. For container gardening, plant in 16inch or larger plastic or glazed pots. It will do best once the nighttime temperatures exceed 60 degrees, as it is not a lover of the cool weather. Do not let soil dry out completely, and have them in fertile soil with good drainage. Fertilize once during the growing season. It is important to pinch out flower spikes as they form to prolong leaf production. The best leaves are from the younger stems that have not yet flowered.
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Cilantro is an annual herb. It needs light shade in our climate to prevent bolting. Again, well-drained soil is a must. It is best grown from seed, and in our low desert area, the best time to plant the seeds is in the fall, as it will go to seed and die out in late spring to early summer. The plants grow very quickly. In a container, plant in a pot at least 12 inches wide and eight inches deep. Cilantro should be watered regularly, and you should snip the flower buds as they appear. If you end up with too much cilantro, you can always chop the leaves and freeze them for use later.
Another annual that does not last well through our summer as the dry weather makes dill bolt. It likes full sun, but protection from wind. If you are growing from seed, it is best to plant in late summer or fall, and the depth of the container is more important than the width. The container should be at least 12 inches deep. You should use a fully composted fertilizer prior to planting, and apply a complete fertilizer when the plants reach a foot in height. Dill will grow with only moderate water, but regular water is better.
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This evergreen shrub does very well here in the desert, and there are a lot of different varieties to choose from. The small clusters of flowers bloom a lot of the year and attract bees, birds and butterflies. Good drainage is essential for this herb; if you are growing in the ground in a clay based area, lighten the soil with planting mix or compost. Once the plants are established, little water is needed, and an application of fertilizer in the spring is sufficient for its health. If you are planting in a container, it looks great to use an upright rosemary in the center (utilizing a container at least 18 inches in diameter) and plant trailing rosemary plants around the rim to spill over the sides. There are so many other herbs that work in our climate zone as well, but I do not have enough room to discuss them all in this column. A great resource if you are looking for more information is “Western Garden Book of Edibles” published by Sunset and available through book retailers. When you are utilizing Sunset’s books, please keep in mind that our climate zone is Sunset Zone 13. Thank you for checking in – I’ll be back again next week!
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