Week of September 23, 2015 LGBT Guide to the Palm Springs Desert Area in Digital and Print delivery.

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THIS WEEK PALM SPRINGS ELECTION SIGNS THE LAST WORD by George W. Zander The Leather Realm Rumors & innuendos with David Murdock Just Jersey with the Dish!

DUI 101 and the importance of how they test!

By Manuel J. Barba AND THE WEEKENDER GUIDE.

Sept. 23 to Sept. 29, 2015

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WEEKENDER GUIDE 9-24 Unlike other papers we just want you to find a good time, not tell you how you should think. Tipsters let us know cool stuff each week.

Starting Sep 24 The Living Desert is offering a buy one, get one free special on behind-the-scenes animal tours. The unique experience also includes 30-minutes with the chosen animal and their keeper, as well as feeding and training on select tours.

The special, offered through September 31 Sunnylands Center & Gardens reopens to the public Thursday, September 24.

Center & Gardens hours are Thursday –

THURSDAY Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm. Tickets for historic house tours beginning September 24 THURSDAY NIGHT The QUEEN OF DRAG Jersey Shore hosts at the Ultra Star (IMAX) theatre in Cat city. Throwback Thursday features “Steel Magnolias” Dress or Sing along.

Thursday, Friday, Saturday James GYPSY Haake American’s female impersonator, MC at famed Hollywood club “Le Cage Aux Folles”, Married with Children, Mel Brook’s To BE or Not To BE!

9-25 FRIDAY

Sep 25, 2015 - Sep 27, 2015 The Left Coast Lesbian Conference conference was created for authors and readers of Lesbian fiction to come together and discuss their books, writing process and really get to know the author behind the pages. This year our key note speaker is New York best selling author Amanda Kyle Williams.

FREE Friday Pool Parties at the Hard Rock!

Players of all ages Have you been to the

MAZE AT INN EXILE? Fridays and Saturdays 9pm to 5am The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will close for annual maintenance beginning 4

Monday, September 14, 2015 with a tentative reopening date of Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 a.m. “This year’s shutdown will provide an opportunity to rebuild the main gearbox, change two large counterweight sheave bearings at the Mountain Station, shorten the upper haul rope, you get the picture. They are working hard to keep is safe as we sit dangling thousands of feet in the air without a parachute.

Why not be the first up to make sure no mistakes were made.

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9-26 SATURDAY

IT’S STILL ALL ABOUT THE BRUNCH! Start the day off rights at Pinocchio in the Desert Morning Brunch is a must at Bottom-Less Champagne 3.95 per person!

134 E Tahquitz Canyon Way OPEN 7:30 am 2pm fun for he entire family.

Across the street check out the all new Welwood Murray Memorial Library. Just reopened as a micro-branch and visitors center.

Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus 2015-2016 Season Tickets are now on Sale! Purchase online at www.PSGMC.com

Still up at 7am? Why not try what a real east coast bagel taste like without the trip to a smelly east cost city. Sunny Dunes

has the answer at Townie - Bagels Bakery Cafe, we when this Saturday and even packed the operation went smoothly.

Coffee was good, and the bagels made me miss home, until I remembered my family also lives there.. Also The College Of The Desert Street Fair is a perfect weekend destination, for shopping! Sure there is something for the locals or the visitors..

With merchandise and services for all ages and any budget, the Street Fair offers more than 300 merchants, artists, a farmer’s market, live entertainment, gourmet food and much more in Palm Desert.

For locations and contact for items listed please see current ads in this issue.

9-27 SUNDAY

This Sunday brunch might change your life! at Rio Azul in Palm Springs will never be the same. Not just a new Drag Queen Show, but a party brunch! Featuring Sasha Scarlett and a team of impersonators is selling out fast The show is $14.95 and includes brunch. We recommend reservations!!!

SUNDAY TEA BREAK! Call it a tea party or beer bust, who doesn’t love to party every Sunday before Monday. In Palm Springs you can relive those lazy summer high-school kegger by the lake or beach.

You always got the girl or boy you wanted or that wanted you.

THE BARRACKS The World Famous Sunday Beer Bust and Sunday Night Social. The largest weekly social gathering for gay men in Palm Springs, Oscar’s world-famous Weekly Tea Dance is THE place to be on Sunday afternoons. From 4pm until close, enjoy incredible drink specials, a limited tea dance food menu and dance to the beats of DJ Bob Scatch, one of SoCal’s hottest DJ’s. DDG has it ALL just for you!

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Inside This Week’s Issue “Daily What’s Happening” Page 12

20 Anatomy of DUI NEW 33 Business Directory 40 Classifieds 27 Desert Center For Sexual Awareness 34 Gay facebook events and Sports 36 Gay Resorts 30 GayDGets & Threads 37 GROUPS/HELP 44 Jersey’s Journal 28 Leather Realm 41 Massage Directory 37 Naked () 33 Quote of the week 04 Weekender 47 The Last Word 39 The Center Schedule 37 Transgender notes 42 Weekly Guide to Stars 37This week at the Continental Baths

The Center is excited to announce our 6th annual Center Stage Gala presented by Eisenhower Medical Center! p29

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Featured Bars & Restaurants

Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grille 214 East Arenas Road, PS, CA Tool Shed - Leather Bar 600 E Sunny Dunes Rd , PS, CA (760) 320-3299 10:00 am – 2:00 am

The Barracks - Leather Bar 67625 E. Palm Canyon Dr. , CC,CA 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Score - Local Bar 301 E Arenas Rd , PS, CA (760) 327-0753 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

2100 N. Palm Canyon Dr. , PS, CA Streetbar (760) 320-1266 224 E Arenas Rd , PS, CA DiGS (760) 321-0031 36-737 Cathedral Canyon Dr. , CC, CA Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533 369 N Palm Canyon Dr , PS CA Studio One 11 (760) 328-2900 67555 E. Palm Canyon Dr. , CC, CA Chill bar (NEW) (760) 537-0172 217 E Arenas , PS, CA Hunters Palm Springs 10AM - 7:00 PM 302 E Arenas Rd , Palm Springs, CA Cafe Palette 315 East Arenas Road, PS, CA

BINGO Score Sat. 12pm

Tool Shed Wed. 12PM 0-69 Bingo

Legends of Palm Springs - Local Bar 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way , PS, CA (760) 656-8680 11:00 am – 12:00 am

Legends of Palm Springs Sat. 2PM Bingo With Cowboy Steve

Oscar’s Cafe & Bar - Inside/Outside 125 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS, CA (760) 325-1188 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Tryst Wednesday 9pm

Pinocchio In the Desert - Rest. & Bar 134 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, PS, CA (760) 322-3776 7:30 am – 2:00 pm Rio Azul - Mexican Style Rest. and Bar (760) 992-5641 350 South Indian Cyn, PS, CA Sunshine Cafe - Family Style Rest.

36815 Cathedral Canyon Drive, CC, CA (760) 328-1415 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

More Bars & Restaurants SpurLine (760) 778-4326 200 S Indian Canyon Dr , PS, CA Toucan’s Tiki Lounge (760) 416-7584

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KARAOKE POOL

Tool Shed Free Pool 6pm-2am Tues.

Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 3PM 8 Ball tournament Barracks Mon 7pm

HAPPY HOUR

Tryst Everyday til 8p Oscars - Mon-Fri 2p-7p Score - Everyday 6a-8p Tool Shed - Mon-Fri 10a-8p S&S 8a-8p Pinocchio - Everyday 7:30a-2p Rio Azul - Wed-Sun 4p-7p Barracks - Mon-Sat 2p-2p Sun Bev Bus Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar & Grill 5$ Bottomless Mimosas w/food purchase

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT 23RD

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $2 Rolling Rock Bottles all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Chili Relleno & Eggs $9.75, Lunch Special Bacon Guacamole Cheeseburger $10.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm; $3 Jager Shots All Day Long 12:00 PM Tool Shed The Original O-69 Bingo at 12 Noon 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Legends of Palm Springs 2-4-1 Happy Hour 2 to 7 PM 3:00 PM Oscars Happy Hour 3 7PM Sunshine Cafe Dinner Special Chicken Enchiladas $12.95 4:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Trivia 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour 5-7 PM 6:00 PM Legends of Palm Springs Karaoke Jo 6 PM to 10 PM 8:00 PM Barracks Underwear Night 9:00 PM Tool Shed Wet Weds !$3 Jagermeister and fireball shots all day

7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8:00pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9 p 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour to 2-7 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM Street Fair Crispy Tacos $2 6:00 PM Palm Springs Village Fest 7:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tournament 8:00 PM Barracks SPANK! Fetish Social Night Tool Shed Underwear Night 10:00 PM Barracks THRUST featuring Art with his men and DJ Mixtress Victoria 7:00 PM Hard Rock CafeF LIRT Bella da Ball-

FRIDAY, SEPT 25TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $7 Belvedere Vodka all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special California Chipotle Benedict $10.50, Lunch Special Fish and Chips $10.25 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne!

6:00 AM $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis Score Happy Hour til 8 PM 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Score $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans all day 10:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Carne Asada Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm and Eggs $10.25, Lunch Special Meatloaf or 11:00 AM Meatloaf Sandwich $9.75 Visit us at desertdailyguide.com and Like usOscars on Facebook.com/desertdailyguide 13 11 - 10

THURSDAY, SEPT 24TH

2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8PM Oscars Happy Hour to 7PM Legends of Palm Springs 2p - 7:30p 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul House Margarita $5 Hunters FUR 7:00 PM Barracks Fund Raisers & Cruise Night Spurline show tunes 8:00 PM Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts

SATURDAY, SEPT 26TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour until 8 PM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chili Verde Omelet or burrito $9.95 or salmon Benedict $10.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s Oscars 8a -10p Brunch until 2 PM $5 Bloody Mary’s, $9 Bottomless Mimosas Tool Shed Happy Hour til 8pm; Rehab with Doctor Tom until 2 PM 11:00 AM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 11 to 7 PM Score12:00 Noon Bingo 1:00 PM

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Legends of Palm Springs $3 Holler - Beer, Hot Dog, & Chips till 5pm 2:00 PM Legends Bingo With Cowboy Steve Barracks Happy Hour to 8 PM DiGS MARM-A-RAMA Spin the Wheel Drinks 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul House Margaritas $5 7:00 PM DiGS Country Western Roundup!

8:00 PM Streetbar VJ Rob Roberts Spurline show tunes 10:00 PM

Toucans DJ GoGO Boys

SUNDAY, SEPT 27TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM Score $4 Cucumber or Southern Mary all day 7:00 AM Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Eggs Benedict $10.25 7:30 AM Pinocchio Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis. Get a Martini BURGER! 8:00 AM Oscars 8a - 2a Brunch til 2 PM $5 Bloody Marys, $9 Bottomless Mimosas Tool Shed Cheap Beer Day $1.75 16 oz. Bud or Bud Light Drafts From Open ‘Til Close, Happy Hour until 8pm 8:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 11:00 AM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 11 to 7 PM 1:00 PM Tool Shed 8-Ball Tourn.

Legends Karaoki Brunch 1-5pm SpurLine Beer Bust until 7:00 2:00 PM Barracks Beer Bust All Day Long 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95

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4:00 PM Oscars Sunday Funday Tea Dance 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 To 7 PM 7:00 PM Streetbar “Miss Fern” 8:00 PM Tool Shed $1.75 beer all day.

Toucans The Playgirls bring you shows every Sunday at 8 and 10 PM.

MONDAY, SEPT 28TH

6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $7 Belvedere Vodka all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special Pork Chile Verde Omelet or Burrito $9.95 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martinis 9:00 AM Bongo Johnny’s 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8 PM 11:00 AM Oscars 11a - 9p Happy Hour All Day $7 Burgers & Fries 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour to 8 PM $1.50 Drafts All Day Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour from 2 to 7 PM 2-4-1 cocktails 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 5:00 PM Rio Azul Happy Hour from 5 PM To 7 PM 7:00 PM Barracks Free Pizza & Beer Bust Prices Hunters Service Ind. Night SpurLine Original One & Only Showtunes

$2 PBR Tallboys and Free Pool all day Sunshine Cafe Breakfast Special 1/2 french toast w/ bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch Special 1/2 sandwich/soup or salad $8.75 7:30 AM Pinocchio Everyday Bottomless Champagne! $2.50 Well Drinks & Martini 10:00 AM Tool Shed Happy Hour until 8pm 11:00 AM Oscars 11a 9p Happy Hour All Day Azul Bella da Ball Cabaret Variety Revue 2:00 PM Barracks Happy Hour until 8 PM Legends of Palm Springs Happy Hour 2 to 7 PM 3:00 PM Sunshine Cafe Daily Dinner Special $9.95 6:00 PM Tool Shed Free Pool 6 PM to 10 PM Hunters Trivia Tuesday!

TUESDAY, SEPT 29TH 6:00 AM Score Happy Hour til 8 PM

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The Anatomy of a DUI An Overview of Alcohol

By Manuel J. Barba, DUI Defense Attorney Last week I discussed the effects of alcohol from a clinical perspective showing the various stages of intoxication at various Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels.

Why is this important information to know? When a person is arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, the arresting officer will note the persons symptoms and behaviors in the arrest report, thus knowing what an arresting officer is looking for is important to possibly avoid a DUI conviction.

For example, a person who has a BAC level of 0.09 to 0.25 would very likely appear to be intoxicated as they would likely exhibit symptoms of mental impairment - impaired perception, memory, comprehension, and physical impairment – impaired motor skills, coordination, and balance.

son who has a 0.20 BAC, thus there was a “disconnect” when comparing the person’s behaviors to the 0.20% BAC. For example, the arrest report had no indications of mental and physical impairment. Signs of mental impairment: the person fumbled to get his driver license out of his wallet, or had a hard time finding his registration, or asked the police officer to repeat a question, or did not know where he was, etc.

Signs of physical impairment: a person lost his balance while exiting the vehicle, swayed while standing, slurred speech, could not perform field sobriety tests, etc. Because the arrest report did not indicate symptoms of mental and physical impairment consistent with a person that has 0.20% BAC, there must be something wrong with the 0.20% BAC result.

Recently, I was talking with a person (who shall remain nameless) that had been arrested for DUI and was represented by the public defender. This person told me that the public defender advised him that his BAC result was 0.40% and that the public defender advised him to plead guilty, so he did. This person also told me that at the time of his arrest, he thought he did well when performing the field sobriety tests that were given by the arresting officer. I was amazed when I heard this story, because it would be impossible for a person with a 0.40% BAC to perform ANY field sobriety tests. A person with a 0.40% BAC would likely be in coma and near death, so there had to be some Continued on page 34

When defending a person accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol, the symptoms of the affects of alcohol are very important. I have defended cases where the BAC result was, lets say a 0.20% BAC, and yet the person did not appear to be intoxicated. The arresting officer’ arrest report did not note symptoms or behaviors that would be consistent with a per20 Your weekly LGBT Gay Desert Guide. View our Free Digital Version on-line.

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LEATHER REALM by Dave Murdock “Dame Inuendo and Miss Smear”.

I guess it’s just because the desert is a relatively small community, at least compared to New York or Los Angeles, but I have become very aware over the past few years of the dangerous effects of gossip and smear tactics practiced by small people in our community. No, I’m not going to name names, you all know who you are. And I guess to a certain extent I understand the urge, after all, who doesn’t love a juicy bit of gossip? BUT ”Did you see what she was wearing last night?” is a far cry from “Do you believe what I heard about Mr. X?” and then go on to repeat it, probably inaccurately.

In most cases I believe that the sticks and stones theory is the best method for dealing with these people, because the more their campaigns are talked about the more power they perceive they have. Now please note that I’m not talking about responsible journalists who research their articles and make sure that what they are repeating have a basis in actual fact. In those cases, if someone writes (or says) “Mr. X is causing a problem in our community and I have the facts to back that up, and the facts are…” and goes on to prove his or her point, then I don’t 28

have a problem with it. If their facts are wrong and they haven’t done their job then they deserve to be called out in front of the entire community and exposed. Unfortunately the pervasive trend seems to be of the “When did you stop beating your wife?” variety. There is no answer that can possibly be given that will sound credible because the underlying question is malformed.

This type of sleazy FB post or malicious gossip has no place in any part of our community and certainly not in the Leather community. Leather starts off with the basic credo’s of “Trust, Honor and Respect”. And if those credo’s aren’t followed then the person writing the article has absolutely no valid reason for calling themselves part of the Leather community because they have violated the basic credo of the Leather clan.

So, here’s a challenge to all of you.

Before you blatantly blather on about things you haven’t done research on, in which case cite your sources or say “This is only what I’ve heard, I’ve been unable to verify the accuracy of the statements, and as it stands now it’s gossip”. That way, at least if you’re go-

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thing wrong with the BAC result. This was an injustice.

Because police officers are looking for “symptoms and behaviors” indicating impairment, I advise persons to always take a blood test and NEVER take any breath tests (unless the person is under 21 years of age or on probation for a prior DUI conviction). When a person takes a blood test to determine their BAC level, the arresting officer will not know the results of the test for weeks, and the report will have been written without the arresting officer having the knowledge of the BAC result in mind. Thus the arrest report will likely be more “objective” and honest. If an arresting officer knows the BAC result because the driver agreed to take a breath test, the arresting officer will write his report having the BAC breath result in mind. So now the officer will list symptoms and behaviors that correspond to the known BAC result.

You might be thinking “would a police officer write things in an arrest report that didn’t happen?” My response is “umm, what do you think?”

Attorney Manuel J. Barba can be reached at 760-770-3377 or 951-680-9125. For more information visit www.BarbaLawyer.com or www.PalmSpringsDUI.com.

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GAY RODEO ASSOCIATION www.palmspringsrodeo.org PRIME TIMERS T: 760-424-8014 THE LGBT CENTER; 760 416-7790 HELP LINES Veterans Crisis Line: 1(800) 273-8255 National LGBT Crisis Line: 1(888) 843-4564 Veteran Care Line: 1(800) 455-0057 LGBT and housing Youth Trevor Lifeline 866-488-7386 Youth homless (800) 308-2145 Housing Discrimination 800-669-9777 Support Groups www.translifeline.org US: (877) 565-8860 Canada: (877) 330-6366 The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service

available to anyone in suicidal crisis.

Phone: 1-800-SUICIDE // 1-800-784-2433 Also: 1-800-273-TALK // 1-800-273-8255 Para obtener asistencia durante las 24 horas, llame al 1-888-628-9454

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JERSEY’S JOURNAL by Jersey Shore Who can turn the world on with a smile? Especially when you sit down upon it! And if that starfish is too tight then you must learn to loosen up. Life should be fun and not a sphincter tightening experience. Just like farting, you always feel better afterwards. Let out those toxins. Better if you expel closer to someone you dislike. My list is growing, so time to stock up on beans! Most people must have shitty lives. Equal amounts of fiber and cheese will keep life regular.

Cuts down on life’s way of crapping on you. So keep on flushing!

The way I describe things might seem a little too much for some, but if that visual proves a point, then it worked.

I watch people continuously make the same mistakes over and over and NEVER seem to learn from them, so if you put a spin or a flush then maybe one person will learn something?

Oh heck, who am I kidding? People are creatures of bad habits! If the car isn’t totaled then you have another opportunity to see what you can get away with before someone dies from your stupidity.

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Here’s a suggestion. You know what you are doing is wrong, then don’t do it! If it feels good you do it? Believe me, you run towards that good feeling. Well, when you see a bad situation, run the other way. The words I spew are simple ways of living an easy life. Not any scientific equations.

It’s easy stuff that makes a huge difference!

Peace, Love, and Easy, Jersey Dragapalooza@aol.com Or Facebook under Jersey Shore

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ing to malign someone or some business or organization you’re on record as to whether you’re a responsible journalist or human being or just a sleaze bag. The same goes for saying things like “I wonder who could have said that?” or “I wonder who could have done that?”, knowing full well that the readers will make up their own associations whether they’re accurate or not, that’s just human nature to try to fill in the blanks. That’s where this articles title comes from because it’s not reality it’s only innuendo and/or smear tactics and the harm can become irreparable.

And when someone passes on a bit of gossip, ASK THEM WHERE THEY GOT THEIR INFORMATION, AND HOW RELIABLE IT IS. I know, somehow that takes all the fun out of it, but it also doesn’t risk a persons standing in the community.

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Transgender Notes

FU to the Transportation Security Administration defense of its officers’ poor treatment of a transgender woman on Tuesday, a day after she was harassed and held for 40 minutes while passing through security in Orlando, Fla., causing her to miss a flight. Because tye ID said the wrong gender by DRESS! The transgender woman, Shadi Petosky, said Tuesday in an interview that T.S.A. officers at the Orlando International Airport calibrated the full body scanner for a woman, and the device flagged what officers called an “anomaly” in the groin area. even though she had explained that she is transgender.

This is the TSA refusing to accept transgender by intentional pushing a gender button based on the way whe was dressed not what she stated.

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THAT IS FUNNY An 80-year-old man comes home and finds his 80-year-old husband doing a handstand, naked, against a wall.

He asks, “What are you doing?”

He responds, “I know you can’t get it up, but maybe you can drop in.”

An old man finds a condom in his grandson’s apartment and asks what it is.

“It’s a condom,” replies the grandson, sheepishly.

“What do you use it for?” asks Grandpa.

The grandson is embarrassed, so he says, “I use it to keep my cigarettes dry when I smoke in the rain.”

Grandpa says, “That’s a great idea.” He goes to the drug store and asks the pharmacist for a condom.

“What size would you like?” asks the pharmacist.

“Big enough to fit a Camel.”

WEEKLY GUIDE TO THE STARS ARIES: March 21 - April 20 Keep your friends close, but your enemies even closer. You never know who’s going to switch camps.

TAURUS: April 21 - May 19 A loved one finally comes clean with how bad his financial situation is.

Thankfully you have a head for numbers. If anyone can turn things around, it’s you.

GEMINI: May 20 - June 21 Stick to simple meals this week or you could wind up with a bad case of heartburn. Otherwise, just remember to keep the Maalox handy.

CANCER: June 22 - July 22 It’s astonishing how a small misunderstanding can escalate into a big to-do.

But don’t add gasoline to the fire. Give people time to collect themselves.

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LEO: July 23 - August 22 You finally meet the person that you’ve heard so much about. It will be nice to see that he’s equally excited about meeting you.

VIRGO: August 23 - Sept. 22 The introduction of a new person into your life is raising hackles. You need to tell territorial loved ones and friends that it’s no passing phase. They’re here to stay.

LIBRA: Sept. 23 - October 22 Take yourself out for long walks. You’re so on edge that you’ll snap at a simple “hello”.

SCORPIO: October 23 - Nov. 21 A colleague apologizes for badmouthing you. Be gracious because he’s the one who has to live with the negative consequences, not you.

SAGITTARIUS: Nov. 22 - Dec. 20 Stay in the moment because what you’re experiencing now is a healthy disagreement, not a replay of a heated dispute you had weeks ago.

CAPRICORN: Dec. 21 - Jan. 19 Let your inner child come out and play today. It’s been way too long and you need to remember what it’s like.

AQUARIUS: Jan 20 - Feb. 18 People are aghast with your decision to stop what you’re doing and pursue an entirely different direction. Don’t listen to the nay-sayers. Go with it. It’s for the best.

PISCES: Feb 19 - March 20 An ex is regretful and wants to get back together. Skip it. You don’t need the empty emotional calories.

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THE LAST WORD by George W. Zander The codes of conduct for complaints is pretty clear. Signs can go on private yards at the will of the owner. That is up for a constitutional visit, maybe the SCOTUS. Signs that appear on the side of the road without checking with the owners is a violation...This includes Indian and private ownership, as well as signs displayed that are put up by businesses, Sun Line and other government signs. Including signs where the Planning Dept posted signs and the candidate put you a political sign. These rules are set and not subject to the law suit.

Irony.

J.R. Roberts Campaign is putting up campaign signs that are illegal. They are too soon (before Oct 3) and on places they cannot be. Some signs are protected...They are signs that are in residents’ yards or on buildings where owners have given permission. It appears Roberts campaign is putting signs on locations where they are trespassing.

They are on land where property owners have not been asked, in public right of way, such as Sun Line and other signs that are not allowed. For someone who sat on the PS Planning Commission, this is particularly egregious. They are a blight on our historic districts .

For someone who received a campaign donation of $20,000 from the Palm Springs Modern Heritage Fund and there has been no press release for the huge contribution, you would think that this campaign would be more careful with blight. The PSMHF can do whatever they wish, they are a C4 lobbying group. But this campaign is put on notice to take down those illegal signs or expect code enforcement to be alerted.

George Zander

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