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baby giraffe has been born at The Living Desert in Palm Desert. The still-unnamed calf was born Friday and weighted just a bit over 150 pounds.

The public could get its first look at the new baby this weekend when the calf is expected to go on public display at the Zoo.

The Living Desert put out a press release....here it is in its entirety:

PALM DESERT/INDIAN WELLS, CA -- The Living Desert is excited to announce that its Giraffe, Tuli, gave birth to a male calf on Friday, July 3, 2015, said Allen Monroe, President & CEO of The Living Desert.

The yet-to-be-named calf weighed in at 150.7 pounds and

stands 5-feet 7-inches tall and is anticipated to be on exhibit this coming weekend.

“It’s always an exciting day when we welcome a new friend to the world here at The Living Desert,” said Monroe. “Helping build the population of endangered species is an important and fulfilling part of

By Desert Star StaffIran and six leading world

powers signed a comprehensive plan for ending international sanctions against Iran in exchange for putting restrictions on its controversial nuclear program. RT takes a look at the groundbreaking document.

The deal signed in Vienna on Tuesday is meant to break a 12-year standoff over Iran’s

nuclear activities, which some nations claimed involved military research. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) acknowledges Iran’s right for peaceful nuclear development on par with any other signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The agreement provides for a joint commission to be established to monitor the

implementation of the action plan and handle dispute situations. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is tasked with verifying voluntary nuclear-related measures by Iran. Iran and the six nations – China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US, are to hold ministerial-level meetings at least once every two years to monitor the progress.

Enrichment: For 15 years Iran will carry out enrichment only at the Natanz facility and will only enrich uranium up to 3.67 percent. The stockpile would not exceed 300kg of uranium hexafluoride or equivalent chemical forms. The stockpile limit does not include fuel assemblies used in Iran’s

nuclear reactors. Excesses are to be sold or exchanged for raw uranium.

The Fordow facility is to be converted into an i n te r na t iona l l y -s u p p o r t e d

technological center. Some of the centrifuges currently placed there

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PERMIT NO 00005Guests sit poolside at the 7th Annual Palm Tree and Tattoo event see page 2. Photo by Pat Krause.

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Desert Classic DanceSport Championships were held at the J W Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa on July 9th thru the 12th. The event started on Thursday with a huge amount of categories in all types of dance. Cha-cha, Rumba, Disco, Foxtrot, Swing, Tango, Waltz, Quick Step, Jive, Samba and the Paso Doble were only a few of the many dances performed. This event equals anything you see on TV on Dancing with the Stars. The quality of the dancing, the sequined costumes, the hair-dos, men’s and boys outfits rival those seen on TV, only these dancers you can watch in person.

There were age groups for all dancers every day. Awards were presented after each section of dancing. One of my favorites was the young children as the main event on Sunday afternoon. These kids are amazing to watch. You can tell they have been dancing and practicing for years, and you can see its something they really love to be that good at such a young age. Every dancer vied to win a prize. Trophies were given out for participation, and the children proudly displayed their awards and posed for photos in their

brightly-colored costumes. Organizers are Igor and Irini

Suvorov, who are themselves dancers and teachers. Dance teachers, Professional and Amatuer dancers vie for prizes. Teachers danced with their students, and Pros danced with dancers of all ages. The contestants came from all over the west, CA, UT, WA and Canada to name just a few of the surrounding states. Some dancers fell in love with dancing as an exercise program and continued on to competition. Children either saw it on TV or had parents or friends involved with ballroom dancing. Most of the dancers competed in more than one type of dance that went from a hip swinging salsa, quick stepping jive, the fast swing and to a smooth waltz.

This is a serious competition as judges surrounded the dance floor and kept an eagle eye on each dancer. The judges came from all over the US and Canada, there were celebrity judges from TV shows, Dancing with the Stars, and So You Think You Can Dance. I noticed Louis Van Amstel from Dancing with the Stars watching intently as each dance was performed. There were over 1000 dancers who competed. Families and friends

filled the ballroom. Those guests who heard about or new about this competition were awed by the amazing ability of all the dancers. This is one event everyone should come and watch.

TV has had a big impact on ballroom dancing and the many forms of dance. It’s a fun form of recreation and creates an interest in competition. This event is only one of many dance competitions across the country. These dancers are sometimes as good as the most professional you see on TV. Their performances go as far as the way they portray the dance on their faces.

The seriousness of the Paso

Doble or the smiles during the Jive. The excitement is also seen in the faces of each competitor. Each dancer wants to improve

at every competition. Dance is something everyone can do from very young children to the older generation.

Story and Photos by Pat KrauseOver 5000 people attended

the 7th annual Palm Tree and Tattoo event. People gathered at the Hard-Rock Hotel for the weekend event. Almost 50 vendors graced the lower level at the Hard-Rock Hotel in the Ballroom area. The vendors were busy every day applying tattoos. Every tattoo artist was seen giving a tattoo on almost every part on the body. Tattoos were on the top at the head on the bottom of the leg and everywhere in between. A DJ played hard-rock music for enjoyment for people as they strolled through the aisles to either watch people getting tattooed or getting one. Seeing what is new or different style of tattoos was of great interest. Guests got to use the outdoor pool as well and there was a DJ for listening.

The pool was filled with people with varying types and sizes of body art, some with their whole back or arms covered in colorful tattoos. There were also vendors selling tattoo supplies, T-shirts, hats, piercing, hand weights, silkscreen shirts, and foods. There was a cash bar set up for those that wanted a little more than water to drink. Guests could get a make-believe tattoo or a real one or get one removed. Vendors gave out special rates just for this event and came from all over the West. One Vendor had a special where you could get a free tattoo with a $20 tip, but it had to be one of the many

styles, and they were small. It gave people a place to try a tattoo for a reasonable amount. You could even get a tattoo on your motorcycle.

Women in skimpy tops and shorts and men in sleeveless T-shirts seemed to be the normal wear as everyone wanted to show off his beautiful body tattoo artistry. Many tattoo artists are very gifted in giving just the right design tattoo. Giving a tattoo is an art and those giving the tattoo must be extremely brilliant in that area. A tattoo can be very expensive as some vendors sell by the tattoo, The amount of colors used, or by the hour. I asked the rates most charge for a tattoo, and they said it normally runs $150 per hour and up for a big tattoo. Others charge by the tattoo itself and how intricate the tattoo will be. The price depends on the tattoo or the artist and his experience. Tattoos are not cheap.

Guadeloupe Ponte, owner of Scar Treatment Recovery Center, said it is very important to really know if you want a tattoo. She had temporary tattoos that would last 7 days, even in water to make sure. Guadeloupe said there is now a laser tattoo removal machine that is less painful for tattoo removal.

There are tattoos that will cover a bad tattoo after one is removed. Guadeloupe said she was doing a video of the event in hopes of getting it on a reality TV show.

7th Annual Palm Tree and Tattoo event

Dancers

Dancers Dennis Ettel, Victoria Matz and Elizabeth Matz

Brianna Hull, Haley Bardzik, Rosie Osborh, Jesica Aikens and Lexi Bonkers

Troy and Amanda Matthews from Cathedral City. Mat Dyson applies a tattoo to a face

The Dance Competition

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By Janice GoughSEP-IRAs AND Solo 401K

plans are great retirement plan solutions for sole proprietors and small business. Accountants

and financial advisors typically encourage sole proprietors who are the only employees of their respective firms to set up SEP-IRA plans. Yet the primary reason for this advice is that most professionals giving it, are unfamiliar with solo 401(k) Solo plans, which is a very compelling alternative to SEP plans.

The primary benefit of the SEP-IRA is that it’s simplified (as the name implies) and very little expense or paperwork is involved in the setup, implementation, and administration of the plan.

The benefit of 401K Solo plans are that they are protected f rom bankruptcy under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974), whereas the SEP-IRA is not. The Bankruptcy Act of 2005 generally protects all 401(k) Plan assets from creditor attack in a bankruptcy proceeding. In addition, most states offer greater creditor protection to a Solo 401(k) plan than a SEP IRA outside of bankruptcy.

The SEP-IRA is different than a 401K Solo, because only the employer can contribute to the plan. It provides business owners with a simplified method to contribute toward their employees’ as well as their own retirement savings, unlike a traditional IRA.

SEP-IRAs offers greater contr ibut ion l imits than Traditional IRA, whose maximum contribution limits annually are $5,500 IRA limit or $6,500 for those age 50 or older, whereas

SEP-IRA can be as high as 25% of compensation or $53,000 for 2015, whichever is less (20% in the case of a sole proprietorship or single member LLC).

The Solo 401K allows employees to contribute to their plan. Entrepreneurs who use solo 401Ks can save up to 25% of their compensation in addition to their 2015 contribution limit of $18,000 or $24,000 for those over the age of 50, to a maximum of $59.000. The contributions can be made in pre-tax or after-tax to a Roth-IRA. With IRAs, those who earn high incomes are disallowed from contributing to a Roth IRA or converting their IRA to a Roth IRA. The Solo 401(k) plan contains a built-in Roth sub-account which can be contributed to without any income restrictions. With a Roth Solo 401(k) sub-account, you can make Roth type contributions while having the ability to make significantly greater contributions than with an IRA.

Another significant benefit of the Solo 401(k) plan is that it does not require the participant to hire a bank or trust company to serve as trustee. A Solo 401(k) plan avoids the cost of custodian fees, eliminating the expense and delays associated with an IRA custodian, enabling you to act quickly when the right investment opportunity presents itself.

This flexibility allows the participant to serve in the trustee role and take a tax

deduction for management costs. The deduction for the cost associated with the Solo 401(k) Plan and ongoing maintenance will help reduce your business’s income tax liability. This means that all assets of the 401K trust are under the sole authority of the Solo 401k participants.

The Solo 401K plan also allows you to borrow money from your retirement funds (up to $50,000) and use the funds for any purpose, including help finance your business or pay personal bills. Repayment of the loan is based on a schedule provided when the loan is initiated and must be paid back into the account (including interest) over a term of up to five years. Loan payments must be

made at least quarterly and at a minimum interest rate.

The Solo 401(k) plan is perfect for independent contractors, such as consultants, home businesses and real estate agents. The owner’s spouse may also contribute to the plan as long as he or she is an employee of the business.

Janice Gough is a Financial Advisor in Palm Springs. She can be reached for a complimentary consultation at Janice@goughinsurance.com or phone (760) 251-7724 or Cell (650) 342-7744 Visit our website: www.goughinsurance.com, for our Free Book, ”Growth without Risks”.

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HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Dogs

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALDear Kelly:

Your articles on HOAs are quite informative. Thank you. Since I live in a condo I am interested in service dogs and “therapy” dogs. Why should some persons have rights in a building’s common areas that other residents with pets do not have? For example, if dogs are not allowed in common areas except for ingress and egress, then why are service dogs allowed at meetings in common area meeting rooms and in the pool area? Please clarify.

A.H., San Diego

Dear A.H.:

State and federal Fair Housing laws require associations to allow reasonable accommodations of disabilities. Those disabilities can be physical or emotional.

Serv ice an ima ls a re specifically trained to perform a given function for their owner [A well-known example is the “Seeing Eye” dog]. Those are certified by certain organizations, and are less common than support or comfort animals.

Companion or comfort animals are not certified or specially trained but are prescribed by a health care professional as necessary for a person’s emotional support. Unfortunately, the law does not give guidance on what animals can be supportive animals, so long as it is prescribed by a health care practitioner. So, we do not know if, for example, cats, snakes, or rodents could qualify. However, the owner can be required to prevent the support animal from being a danger or nuisance to other residents.

Unfortunately, the lack of guidance in the law has allowed abuse of the comfort animal accommodation, and stories abound of alleged instances where one circumvents a “no pet” rule simply by having one’s doctor (or

doctor friend) prescribe a “comfort animal”. The Fair Employment and Housing Council is working on regulations which hopefully will provide important guidance and protect those who need help while curbing abuses by those who don’t.

Best regards, Kelly

Dear Mr. Richardson:In my previous letters of

complaints to my HOA, I refer to the CC&R’s and bylaws of the specific rules of annoyance referring to the dog next door. Whereas before they took action, this time they replied in a letter saying that my complaint of the howling dog seems to be an ongoing neighbor to neighbor dispute and needs a “third” party complaint, although other neighbors hear the howling, including one who is on the board. They are reluctant to complain due to fear of retaliation. I keep reminding the HOA that it is their responsibility to enforce the rules. Do I have a legal right to stop paying my dues until this annoyance is resolved?

C.T. San Pedro

Dear C.T.:One of the hardest issues

for association boards is drawing

the line between pure neighbor-to-neighbor disputes and those in which the HOA needs to intervene. If multiple residents are complaining, that factor indicates board involvement may be more likely.

Consider asking your neighbor to participate with you in an “Internal Dispute Resolution” meeting. Your association is required to have IDR rules. If not, the Civil Code provides an IDR procedure at Section 5910.

Do not withhold your assessments in protest. Even if the association breaches the governing documents and its duties to you, the courts have ruled against offsetting your assessment payments against a debt the HOA owes. That will result in penalties and collection costs against you, and make your problems worse.

Thanks, Kelly

Kelly G. Richardson CCAL is a Fellow of the College of Community Associat ion Lawyers and Managing Partner of Richardson Harman Ober PC, a law firm known for community association advice. Send questions to KRichardson@RHOpc.com. Past columns at www.HOAHomefront.com. All rights reserved®.

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By Desert Star StaffSACRAMENTO, Calif -

A new report says hydraulic fracturing can contaminate groundwater when the excess water is not properly disposed of, but is not linked to earthquakes in California.

In January, a study by the Seismological Society of America linked a series of earthquakes in Ohio to fracking, and there have been similar claims in other states as well.

The new study released Thursday comes from the California Council on Science and Technology and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Jane Long, the

lead scientific researcher, says hydraulic fracturing poses some safety concerns but they’re manageable.

“A lot of things people were concerned about are things that are not as big a problem as they think they are,” says Long. “And some of the practices are things that need to change and need more attention.”

The report says the oil companies should phase out percolation ponds used to dispose of excess water because toxic fracking chemicals can get into the aquifer. And it recommends companies put aside about a third of the chemicals currently in use

because there’s not enough data about them.

The Center for Biological Diversity points to the finding that oil operations can pollute the air in their immediate vicinity. Long is optimistic that the report will spur further reforms.

“Some of them are going to be recommendations that will be very easy to act on right away and I think they will be acted on and some of them are going to require some process,” she says.

The report was required by the 2013 passage of State Senate Bill 4, which established new safety measures for fracking, rules that went into effect on July 1.

By Desert Star StaffBARSTOW, Calif. – A newly-

released poll shows two-thirds of registered voters who live in and around California’s desert regions treasure their desert environments, and approve of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP).

The project covers 22 million acres with the goal of planning for renewable energy development, and conservation of land and wildlife. Pollster Lori Weigel with Public Opinion Strategies says backing for the desert plan was strong in every county involved, and even stronger among those who were just learning about the plan.

“One of things they love there is wildlife,” she says. “These are areas where residents feel there’s enough room for things to happen simultaneously.” The survey data indicates an absence of a political party divide, with preference for wind and solar projects on already-disturbed land, and opposition to mining on land within the project area.

Two polling firms conducted the research, which was commissioned by The Pew Charitable Trusts. Public Opinion Strategies is considered a Republican company, while David Metz represents FM3, a Democratic research company

that also conducted the poll.“We have three out of five

conservative Republicans and more than four out of five liberal Democrats telling us they’re supportive of the DRECP, and all ranges of independent and centrist voters in between,” says Metz. “This is one of those rare issues that seems to bring people together across party lines, as opposed to dividing them.” The polling also found broad support for conservation based on historical and cultural values.

The Pew Charitable Trusts provided support for this reporting.

Fracking Risk to CA is Aquifer Contamination

Poll Finds Californians Treasure Their Desert Environments

A new poll finds two-thirds of registered voters who live in and around Cali-fornia’s desert regions support the goals of the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, which aims to balance renewable energy development with conservation efforts. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

A hydraulic fracturing well in Kern County. The safety of fracking is the subject of a new report. Photo credit: California Council on Science and Technology.

our mission.”This is the first baby for

mom, Tuli, and sixth calf for the father, Hesabu, who both came to The Living Desert from the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Hesabu has been on exhibit at The Living Desert since 2002, while Tuli recently

joined the zoo, in 2013.Tuli’s pregnancy was

about 15 months, the typical gestational period for a giraffe. The baby will now nurse for 9 to 12 months, and begin eating foliage at about 4 months. The giraffe will double his size in the first year of his life. The baby

giraffe has his own spot-like markings and no two giraffe’s have the same pattern, similar to humans having unique fingerprints.

The Living Desert is currently home to a herd of six giraffes, four males and two females. According to the Giraffe Conservation Fund (GCF) that helps raise awareness and conservation efforts for giraffes, there are less than 80,000 remaining in the wild.

The Living Desert is open daily 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with

last admission at 1 p.m. For more information: (760) 346-

5694 or visit www.LivingDesert.org.

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By Angela MonroePALM DESERT -- A youth

football camp was held at Palm Desert High School on Saturday.

Current NFL defensive back and Palm Desert graduate, James Dockery, organized the event. He also brought some of his friends.

Dockery enjoys giving back to his alma mater and spending time with the program during the offseason.

At the Aztecs football field, James held the first annual James Dockery Youth Football Clinic.

James enlisted the help of some NFL buddies who were also in attendance.

“For the older guys it’s fun. For example, we had a corner here from the Carolina Panthers here Josh Norman, Jordan Poyer from the Browns, Keith McGuil

from the Raiders... So all of us know each other from college and the pros, but for us to just to hang out... and work out and give back to the kids is really fun for us. Just to hang out with some NFL guys I think is something they’ll remember.”

The free, all-day event was open to kids form all over the valley.

The clinic included a morning session for 6-13 year olds, and an afternoon session for those 14 and up.

James says a l l the youngsters were excited even though they see him pretty often.

“Our Palm Desert guys, they see me all the time. So, to them, I don’t think it’s too much of a big deal, but I think for everybody else, they’re having fun.” Source KMIR

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Tips to Throw Delicious Summer Birthday Parties for KidsBy Desert Star Staff

Noth ing beats the anticipation of your birthday when you are a child. But once school’s out, it can be tough to gather all your child’s friends due to summer camps and family vacations.

To combat this perennial summer birthday concern, some parents throw a big party during the school year and another smaller family shindig on the actual date. Others make sure the day is full of surprises, including yummy, unforgettable treats.

Here are some great ideas to make the day extra delicious, from three lifestyle

and entertaining experts:Berry, Berry Good:

“Every family has their special touches that turn children into excitement charged little bees buzzing around practically giddy with anticipation. For me, that was a can of whipped cream,” writes food and lifestyle expert Coryanne Ettiene, reflecting on her childhood in a recent posting on her “Kitchen Living with Coryanne” blog. “The moment I would open the fridge door and see that bright red top, my heart would nearly burst from happiness while I let dreams of whipped cream swirl in my head.”

With this in mind, a favorite

easy recipe for birthday party strawberry shortcake gives the dessert a mini makeover with individual frozen shortcake bites, says Ettiene, whose nostalgia for her sweet childhood memories led her to partner with Reddi-wip on their summer #PartyReddi promotion, which challenges partiers to create recipes with the whipped topping.

You can make Ettiene’s frozen bites by sl icing strawberries across the waist (so the hole appears in the center), cutting small squares of angel food cake, and stacking them together with colorful paper straws through the middle.

Place them in the freezer for up to an hour and serve with a small bowl of Reddi-wip for dipping. Or for even quicker birthday treats, add a slice of berry and a slice of angel food cake to serving spoons and top with the whipped topping.

Sundae Tea Party: Inspired by the spirit of the

tea parties most girls love so dearly, Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali, co-founders of The Party Bluprints Blog, are sharing tips for a tea party with an ice cream sundae twist. This birthday party idea is perfect for summer and can be hosted indoors or out.

Set a table with personal sundae stations for each guest. Each setting should have its own parfait glass with ice cream and three soup spoons or tasting spoons with toppings.

Choose t r ad i t i ona l

options like sprinkles, mini-marshmallows, and flavored syrups or try something new like fresh fruit, pretzels or popcorn. Then add some fun by placing several cans of Reddi-wip on the table so each child can spritz her sundae herself. Just beware: whipped topping with real cream can go fast, especially with sugared-up fingers on the button, so have enough on hand.

For a fun setting, build your tablescape on a coffee table and provide colorful pillows for seating. Polka dots and stripes can evoke the vibe of a retro sundae shop.

Above all, show your child how special he or she is by celebrating the big day together. These memories can be the biggest treat of all. StatePoint

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By Desert Star StaffDozens of actors dressed

as stormtroopers entered the conference hall during the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ panel at Comic-Con in San Diego on Friday to escort all 6,500 people inside to a secret concert.

The Imperial soldiers took the excited fans to a stage, which had been erected near the water at the Embarcadero Marina Park in the Port of San Diego.

Director J. J. Abrams and the cast of greeted the crowd

the ‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens’ film that will hit cinemas in December.

The stars of the original Star Wars trilogy, which reappear in the new movie, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill also made an appearance.

Ford had to rely on a walking stick to move around the stage as the veteran is still recovering after a World War II-era training plane he had been piloting crashed this March. The concert began with a video address from composer John Williams, who created classic themes for Star Wars, Indian Jones and other movies.

“You fans have always been what’s very special about ‘Star Wars,’” Williams said.

The San Diego Symphony orchestra then performed the main Star Wars theme, the Imperial and other compositions from the iconic franchise.

The fans reacted to their favorite tunes by raising thousands of colorful toy light sabers into the air. Massive fireworks lit the sky above San Diego to complete the Star Wars event.

After acquiring Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion in 2012, Disney announced several further films in the Star Wars universe, which saw six movies released between 1977 and 2005.

‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens’ will be followed by Episode VIII in 2017 and Episode XI in 2019, with several spin-off flicks as part of the “Star Wars Anthology” also planned.

Stormtroopers escort 6,500 Star Wars fans to secret concert

By Carolyn W. Gaines ZITO, an award-winning artist

and producer, wows his fans with his blues-boogie boogie rock guitar riffs and vocals nightly. Mike Zito and ‘The Wheel’ hit CD called ‘Songs From The Road’ that talks about taking leap, to somewhere else, has become his life story. Blinded by Sound said,” Zito is a solid singer and song writer with technical prowess as a guitarist and producer to confidently execute his vision.”

Let’s Talk With A Blues-Rock Guitarist For Life: Mike Zito:

This summer when it comes to blues-boogie woogie, and rock music, Zito knows just what to do. Mike Zito and The Wheels can make their fans nightly full of ‘Songs From The Road.’

Question 1: When did you sign your recorded deal with Ruf Records?

A: ‘’2011’’

Question 2: What was it like to record with the Royal Southern Brotherhood and Cyril Neville?

A: “It was fantastic to record with RSB, and of course Cyril. Cyril and I recorded a song together ‘’Pearl River’’ a year or so before beginning RSB, he is one of the masters.”

Questions 3: How many albums have you recorded with RSB know as Royal Southern Brotherhood?

A: I have recorded 3 albums in total 2-studio albums- “Royal Southern Brotherhood” and Heartsoulblood”and a live album

and DVD “Songs from the Road.”

Question 4: What does “Gone To Texas” title CD/DVD mean to your fans?

A: “Gone to Texas is my studio album. I recorded on Ruf Records. It is my 10th studio album over my career; it is not a DVD. “Gone to Texas’’ the title has to do with the historical saying of one having ‘’gone to Texas’’ when running away from the colonies in early America to start again in Texas. I had a similar story in my life by making a fresh start in Texas after a long battle with drugs and alcohol.

Questions 5: Is it difficult to record a live CD and DVD?

A: ‘’We did just record and release ‘’Song from the Road’’ which is a live CD and DVD.

We recorded in The Woodlands, Texas. It is not so much ‘hard’’, but more about being focused. We did not film or record over several nights. This was a one night all or nothing deal. It was fun and very exciting.”

Question 6: Do you consider Mike Zito a hard worker in the music business?

A: “I do consider ‘’Mike Zito” a hard worker in the music business, maybe an average worker in other fields of employment, but in the music business, yes a hard harder:) I have found that my hard work is what has paid off most for me in my career. It has somewhat set me apart from other musicians,

some more talented, but showing up on time, working your ass off and constancy seems to have paid off for me.”

Question 7: Who are your favorite Blues ‘n’ Rock Singers of past and present?

A: “Muddy Waters! I love Tina Turner; she is one of the greats to me. Bruce Springsteen, Paul Rodgers, Stevie Nicks, Bob Seger, John Fogerty.”

Questions 8: What is your definition for Boogie- and the Blues, and do you think Blues is being played on the radios enough today?

A: “I am not sure; I think Chuck Berry, and Muddy Waters got that all started for me. I don’t think there is enough roots and blues on the radio, but I am hopeful it’s making a comeback.”

Question 9: Do you believe your voice has a velvet sound…. and why?

A: “I don’t know, if my voice has a ‘’velvet” sound …ha-ha…I think it sounds like me, and I am not always happy with the sound, but I think over the years I have gained more control of my voice and the ability to sing, so I have more confidence these days. I certainly enjoy singing a lot.”

Question 10: What is it like to co-write songs with Ruf Records Super Star Cyril Neville of the Royal Southern Brotherhood?

A: “It is a dream come true. Cyril is a certified poet. He speaks from the heart and soul of all

matters and has a way of defining his feelings that are surpassed by very few.” You are correct: Cyril made me stop and cry when reading his heart felt full of soul answers from our interview called Cyril Neville…’Don’t Look Back” title from his new released cd on Ruf Records.

Question 11: What do you like about your backup band? The Wheels?

A: The Wheel is the band. They are fantastic musicians; wonderful people and we all get along so well. We all have similar musical ideas in mind

and love to play for the song.”

Question 12: What messages can you send the youth of today who are not listening to Blues Music and who are not picking up their instruments and performing BLUES?

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talks, the eurozone leaders have reached an agreement over a third three-year bailout for debt-ridden Greece worth around €82-86 billion, which averts the risk of the country leaving the eurozone.

In his Twitter account the President of the European Council Donald Tusk said that agreement on Greece was reached “unanimously”. All of the key participants in the talks acknowledged that the deal means a so-called Grexit was no longer on the agenda.

The program will affect the overall pension reform, reform of the product markets, privatization and changes in labor exchanges, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel after the eurozone summit Monday.

“We have been long engaged in the matter of the size of the program, which is very significant - from €82 to €86 billion over three years,” she said at a news conference.

A write-off of Greece’s debt is not on the agenda, she added.

“It has been agreed to start negotiations on an (European Stability Mechanism) ESM program, which means continued financial support for Greece,” said Tusk. “The decision gives Greece the chance to get back on track with the support of European

partners,” he said, adding there would be”strict conditions.”

Greece agreed to set up a €50 billion fund to repay its debt, said Eurogroup President JeroenDijsselbloem.

“The target size of the fund, which will accumulate assets of Greece, will be €50 billion, and it will be based in Greece. This will create a fund to which funds will be transferred, which will then be monetized through their privatization or commercial use. The fund will be aimed at solving the debt problem, or debt reduction, and it can be used to recapitalize banks,” said Dijsselbloem.

The problem of the recapitalization of banks is one of the key challenges for the eurozone, according to Dijsselbloem. This will require about €25 billion, half of the €50 billion fund, he added.

The European Commission will provide the Greek economy with €35 billion in investments, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker added.

The Greek parliament has to approve all the reform laws by July 15 in order to receive the aid, said Dijsselbloem. The final conclusion of the negotiations on the development of the third program of aid to Athens will require a few more weeks, he added.

The markets and the euro started growing after the Greek agreement. A composite Stoxx Europe 600 Index grew by 1.1 percent at the opening, with the euro rallying to $1,1147 from a Friday reading of $1,1162.

The results achieved at the eurozone summit allow Greece to return to the path of growth, Merkel commented at a press conference after the meeting.

“All in all, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages…I think that Greece has a chance to return to the path of growth,” Merkel said.

“We’ve made a good step to build confidence, but there [are] still a lot of steps to implement

the achieved,” says IMF Chief Christine Lagarde.

The agreement is complex, but Greece avoided the transfer of its state property abroad, as well as financial strangulation and destruction of the financial system, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras commented.

However, a fo rmer Greek ambassador Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos says the new deal is “too tough, too late, the death of Greeks.” Despite the concessions the EU has made to Greece the country is far from being out of the crisis, he told RT.

“These absurd measures do no t reflect the EU we entered back in 1981. It has actually made Greece a colony of Germany, not to say of the European Union,” he said.

Last Thursday Tsipras submitted a new reform plan to its so-called troika of creditors – the IMF, the ECB and the European Commission. When bargaining over a new deal, the PM was asking for a €53.5 billion bailout package over the next three years.

The Greeks voted 61 percent against a bailout package of new austerity measures at a national referendum on July 5. It put Greece on the verge of leaving the eurozone, hastened negotiations, and led to the resignation of Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

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Notice your many and various goals this past year. You’ve climbed the ladder to a pinnacle in order to reach those goals. You have become over time very potent (Pluto), Notice your new authority, one finer tuned, more responsible, aware of the importance to serve others. These are great accomplishments though they felt like great challenges. You’ve done well. Continue.

Each day you demonstrate your true self, an illumined teacher during times of change and transformation, crisis, stress and strain. Actively pursuing a “call”, you barely have time for other realities. Continue speaking with those sharing your concern for humanity’s future. Your resource in helping humanity understand our challenging times is communication. You have created a “garden” of needing-to-be-shared information. We listen, learn and are grateful.

Show others how you value them. Offer praise and recognition to everyone, all the kingdoms, and for everything in your life. Each of us is blessed with creative gifts and abilities. Your gift is communication and love. What you offer helps others grow, transform, achieve, evolve

and grow more. Your gifts move humanity forward spiritually. It’s a contract you made long ago. With the Soul (Ray 2).

You can feel work takes time away from family. Your task and lesson, difficult as it may seem, is to balance the two – work & family. The more difficult this task, the greater the test and Initiation (greater awareness, greater responsibilities). Do you have visions for a different future? Or have you given them up? A new identity is appearing with new dreams and visions. Watch for them.

Your life has assumed greater and expansive dimensions. You’re being asked to love more. So many dreams, inspirations and thoughts moving through your mind yet hidden behind a veil. This brings forth great emotions. Attempting to express yourself you find communication difficult, tangled with sadness. You remember many things from the past. All your travels, loves, journeys. You gather them in a jewelbox of memories. You become Vesta.

A deep hidden creativity is building within. For many years to come creative ideas will appear. You’re being impressed from

spiritual realms to bring forth your artistic creative nature through prayer, meditation, spiritual study, group work, sharing resources with others. You are to garden and collect seeds. Doing so helps express love to all kingdoms. Suspend crystals in each window.

Judgment, criticisms, anger from past experiences determine life in our present/future. Consider changing your thoughts. If you desire freedom, the first is freedom from the past. Before entering the Earth we make contracts with family members. Each family member will act in such a way that our evolutionary growth moves foreword. What seemed so difficult was really a door toward liberation. Have the intention to always radiate forgiveness and Goodwill. Choose to love more.

Expanded communication and creativity, full and rich, are being informed by the journeys taken. Share, write about and communicate your thoughts and experiences. Simultaneously, set aside moments of silence each day for yourself. Allow those you trust to understand your strengths and weaknesses. You are and are not an island. Don’t confuse the two. They are one. However, island life is good for you.

A new world stage prepares itself for you. Sagittarians are publishers, world travelers, philosophers living in no one’s shadow. In fact these adventurous warriors create shadows others stand in. You continue to be at the very edge of change. However, that change is not quite prepared enough for you. Maintain your present direction and state of being. Doors open gradually by themselves. Surprises ahead.

Inner impressions are informing you to take time alone and rest. Focus upon closeness and communication with those you love. More love is then returned. You might unwind from your extraordinary states of responsibility. We award your constant standards of beauty applied to all areas of life. Know that communication may be difficult (Neptune/Chiron). Try anyway. Speak from the heart. Other hearts listen.

Realities appearing in life begin with hopes, wishes, dreams and imagination. Form and matter are shaped by what we imagine until one day our dreams are materialized. Attempt to clarify what is important to you, what you want to pursue, and who you want to be in the years to come.

Sometimes this is difficult. Some of us live only in the moment. But within each moment there is a vision for our future. Capture and ponder upon it.

You may have plans for the immediate future. They may change. There is a collaboration occurring with you and another. Pursuing this will bring about a synthesis that will take you far into the future into a world very different than expected. Understanding the present planetary changes, “seek to serve and not exact due service…seek to heal never hurt.” But at times you are hurting which deepens compassion for your particular task and Pisces duties in life.

Risa D’Angeles is the founder and director of the Esoteric & Astrological Studies Research Institute: nightlifenews.com or, on Facebook, Risa’s Esoteric Astrology. She can be reached at risagoodwill@gmail.com.

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would be allowed to continue spinning, but they would only produce stable isotopes and not enrich uranium. Some of the equipment will be removed completely.

Iran will start phasing out its older IR-1 centrifuges in 10 years, will not develop new models, will not increase the number of more advanced centrifuges currently in its possession, and will observe certain restrictions on testing them.

Arak: Iran will modify the Arak nuclear reactor with the help of the international community. It will be used for peaceful research and isotope production. It will not produce plutonium. Spent fuel will be shipped out of Iran for entire lifetime of the reactor. Iran keeps a leadership role in the Arak partnership.

No heavy water will be produced or accumulated for 15 years and Tehran will seek to use reactor designs not requiring heavy water.

Iran is to leave spent fuel re-processing to other nations.

Transparency: Iran will adopt several additional safeguards and allow the IAEA to verify those voluntary measures. The nuclear

watchdog is to monitor uranium stockpiles and centrifuges in Iran, including with modern surveillance measures like online enrichment measurement and electronic seals.

Tehran pledges not to conduct research that could conduct development of a nuclear explosive device, as specified in a technical annex to the agreement.

Lifting of sanctions: The UN Security Council will lift its nuclear-related sanctions from Iran simultaneously with the IAEA-verified implementation of certain measure by Iran. The EU and the US will lift their sanctions, including on banking services, insurance, sale of

aircraft parts, access to airports and a multitude of others, at the same moment.

P ro l i f e r a t i o n - re l a t e d sanctions will be lifted by the EU and the US eight years after the adoption of the agreement or when the IAEA greenlights it. The wordings for America’s actions to lift the restrictions apparently provides for eventual legal battles of the current and future administrations against legislators and individual state authorities to scrap the sanctions.

The US and the EU are expected not to impose new nuclear-related sanctions against Iran as long as the deal holds and respect the spirit and intent of the deal by issuing guidelines and not seeking to hurt normalization of trade with Iran.

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Summer WeddingsWhen it comes to getting

married in the summer, you can count on an outdoor ceremony being a bit toasty.

One way to lighten the heat of the day is through your color choices.

Keeping your color scheme light will help your bridal party in particular.

Below are the hottest spring and summer colors for 2015 as put out by Pantone, the corporation that produces the Pantone Matching System used in a variety of industries to find and incorporate the perfect color for a specific project.

While Pantone’s l ist is extensive, the options belowcan fit best with your wedding ceremony and reception to give them the hue you’re looking for.

BLUE IS INWe all know the saying,

“Someth ing borrowed, something blue.” Brides who like to mix this motto into their wedding décor are in luck.

Pantone describes scuba blue as an “energizing shade that takes us off to an exotic paradise.” Who doesn’t want their wedding to emit that vibe?

Even if your wedding colors aren’t strictly blue, you may be able to match this rich tone with other colors to find your perfect combination.

Other popular blue options this year are the classic variety and aquamarine, both of which inspire calm, confidence and harmony when displayed effectively.

TONE IT DOWNYou may think vibrant

reds or bright yellows when conjuring up summertime colors.

According to Pantone’s list, you may want to tone it down a bit.

Toasted almond, for example, is a sun-tanned neutral that can be paired with nearly any other color. Pantone calls the shade “timeless and versatile — an organic that speaks to authenticity and all that is neutral.”

If you’re looking to spice it up a bit without evoking wintertime or holiday emotions, tangerine could be the shade for you. “Good natured and friendly,” according to Pantone, this color will give you a bright hue to work with when choosing your invitations, tablecloths and even bridesmaid dresses.

Try as you might, every little detail on your wedding day will not likely go as you envision. One of the areas that can cause a big hiccup is the time between the ceremony and the reception.

Let’s say your church can only coordinate a noon ceremony and the reception hall you want to book can only open its doors around 5 p.m.

Unless you’re putting together the longest ceremony in wedding day history, you’re going to have a time gap.

You and your wedding party will likely have no issue filling this time. With pictures and limo rides around town, you’ll be on the way to the reception before you know it.

But what about your guests, who traveled from

near and far to celebrate your special day with you? How are they supposed to fill their time between the two functions?

Even if you think you already have enough to worry about, it would be a considerate gesture to offer some ideas and options for this conundrum. Here are some ideas:

Distract Your Guests: Is there someone in your family with a larger house nearby who wouldn’t mind hosting a get-together?

Start asking early in the planning phase to avoid overwhelming them, and offer to pay for all of the snacks, finger foods and drinks so you’re not putting too much of a burden on them.

Give Them Options:

If possible, include in the invitations a list of fun options that your guests could check out while you’re wrapping up your photos.

Do you have any nearby museums, galleries or other tourist attractions? Don’t forget to include ideas for transportation — or even bus passes — if you’d like to go the extra mile for your close friends and family.

Rent a Boat: Particularly if your wedding is near the water, you can really impress your guests by renting a boat to take everyone out between the ceremony and reception.

A couple of hours on a relaxing boat with cocktails, appetizers and music beats waiting in your car for the reception to start.

HOT COLORS

THE DREADED GAP

The process of buying a wedding dress should come with a manual.

It’s the most important dress you’ll ever wear, and there are many things to remember, from proper sizing to fabric care.

The experience can be overwhelming, which is why so many brides-to-be have found themselves regretting their dress-buying decisions come wedding day. Don’t let that be you.

WHEN TO SHOPA common mistake when

it comes to dress shopping is settling on a particular size or style too early in the planning process. Even if you fall in love with a dress during your initial online searches, there is

no reason to order your dress more than a year ahead of time.

This means waiting to visit bridal shops until you are financially ready to buy. An average wedding dress costs more than $1,200, according to the XO Group, Inc., a global media and technology leader.

That’s a big investment. Imagine shelling out that kind of money for a dress too early in the planning phase and then finding another option for the same price — or even less.

Buying a dress is like buying a new car. If you settle on the first test drive, you could be missing out on other options that may actually better fit your tastes.

TOO MANY OPINIONS

Behind every great bride-to-be is a great mother or bridesmaid-to-be. So stop there when it comes to inviting people out dress shopping with you. Take the people whose opinions you value the most and make it as relaxing an experience as possible.

Remember, you’re not looking for people to tell you what you want to hear. Sometimes, only your mom or best friend will have the courage to tell you if a dress just doesn’t look right.

Not only will you be less stressed trying to coordinate a day of dress shopping for a party of 10 people, but your invitees will feel more special that they were included in your special day.

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As sweaty palms and a racing heart work in tandem to try to make you forget

the speech you prepared for the wedding toast, just remember to take a deep

breath. Relax. You’re among friends.

The job of a maid of

honor or best man is all fun and games until it comes time to deliver the perfect speech.

That’s when some people can get nervous or worried about saying the wrong thing.

The truth is, as long as you keep your toast appropriate, you really can’t say the wrong thing. The bride and groom have selected you for this role, and your words of encouragement on their special day will help mark their transition from engagement to marriage.

KEEP IT CLASSYYou want to be

remembered for delivering a great speech, not for shouting vulgarities or making a fool out of yourself. So if there is alcohol involved, know your limits and stick to them.

KEEP IT SHORTYour bridal party is

on a schedule. Dinner is served at a certain time. The fatherdaughter dance starts

at certain time. Even the DJ begins his service at a certain time.

Talk to the bride and groom ahead of time about how long they would like your speech to be. If they leave it up to you, shoot for three to five minutes.

Anything longer can turn into a ramble that may distract from the celebration, and anything less may convey that you really didn’t put much time into your preparation.

KEEP IT SWEETHumor is a great way

to break the ice during a speech, but you shouldn’t rely on it for your entire time with the microphone.

The key to a great speech is knowing when to incorporate humor into personal anecdotes.

You know you’ve knocked out a winning speech when you can garner a mix of tears and laughter from the crowd.

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If possible, include in the invitations a list of fun options that your guests could check out while you’re wrapping up your photos.

Do you have any nearby museums, galleries or other tourist attractions? Don’t forget to include ideas for transportation — or even bus passes — if you’d like to go the extra mile for your close friends and family.

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A couple of hours on a relaxing boat with cocktails, appetizers and music beats waiting in your car for the reception to start.

THE DREADED GAP

You just wrapped up the most stressful month — or months — of your life, and what’s the first thing you’re going to do now?

Lug around a bunch of luggage all week on your honeymoon?

This week should be all about simplicity.

By pack ing too many outfits, shoes and unnecessary beauty products, you’re only complicating your relaxing trip. So while you’re preparing to head out to Hawaii or even somewhere local, keep a goal in mind to only pack what you really need.

You’ll thank yourself later as you enjoy a more pared-down vacation with your new spouse.

THINK SMALLBigger isn’t always better

when it comes to luggage. In fact it rarely is. You’ll want to

think as small as possible — as long as you’re still able to fit your essential items.

Obv ious l y, eve r y honeymoon will call for different essentials. If you’re going on a safari through the Australian wilderness in the heat of the summer, you’ll need plenty of T-shirts, shorts and sun-protective hats.

A cruise through the vast Alaskan landscape will require plenty of sweaters, hats and scarves, especially if you’re going to be doing some nature sight-seeing.

Whatever your outfit needs call for, try to fit everything into a reasonably sized bag.

THE EXTRASWhen packing for your

trip, you’re not likely to forget the most obvious, such as like clothes, passports or plane tickets. It’s the little things that can be overlooked when you’re in a rush.

You’ll want to remember all of the medications that you usually take, as well as any pain relievers, anti-nausea and anti-itch remedies, as well.

Don’t forget some extra spending money that isn’t in plastic form. Bring along about $50 to $100 in cash for tipping, especially if you’re going on an all-inclusive

resort. Your room, food and drinks may be paid for, but your service professionals will be expecting a little recognition of their efforts.

PACK LIGHTLY

THE RULES OF A GREAT TOAST

Stress can cause us to make unhealthy decisions when it comes to our diets. As your wedding day nears, how many times have you stopped to assess your personal eating habits?

As you try to balance al l of your different responsibilities, it can be hard to count calories or make sure you’re taking in the right vitamins to keep your heart in prime working condition.

You may have heard of certain fruits, vegetables and meats marketed by companies as superfoods. The American Heart

Association warns that, as with any kind of food, overeating is not a smart part of a healthy diet.

But the AHA does agree that many superfoods can be good for your overall health, concentration and stress levels — all important for any bride.

The Assoc i a t i on recommends checking with your physician if you’re having symptoms such as headaches, sleeping problems, a short temper or low morale. These can be signs of harmful stress that could potentially harm your heart.

It also recommends c o n s u m i n g c e r t a i n superfoods in moderation to help stave off heart issues.

SALMONThe American Heart

Association recommends eating at least two 3.5-ounce servings of fish per week for a healthy heart. It says the fish is low in saturated fat in high in omega-3 fatty acids. They can decrease the risk of abnormal heartbeats, reduce triglycerides and slow the growth of plaque in the arteries.

NUTS, LEGUMESAND SEEDS

These types o f superfoods are good sources of protein and polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats when eaten in moderation, says the American Heart Association.

This group offers great variety, including unsalted almonds, peanuts, pistachios and walnuts.

Four servings per week is the recommended portion from the American Heart Association.

BERRIESThe American Heart

Association recommends eight or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day for maintaining heart health.

Berries are a vital part of this recommendation, as options such as blueberries and strawberries have high levels of phytochemicals called flavonoids.

One study reported by the American Heart Association found that women who consumed more blueberries and strawberries had a lower risk

of heart attack.

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Tell me more: With a story as colorful and diverse as Guitar Player magazine, it’s no wonder that long-time editor and publisher Jim Crockett enlists a talented and vast field off friends, family, writers and famous fret-masters to help pull together the seminal publication’s early years in the outstanding Guitar Player: The Inside Story of the First Two Decades of the Most Successful Guitar, which at nearly 300 pages also boasts countless great archival images from the magazine and those who helped

guide it from its founding in 1967 to its 1989 sale by founder Bud Eastman and Jim Crockett. It’s unusual for a magazine to get this kind of celebration, but then Guitar Player was no mere magazine. It helped inspire generations of guitar greats, many of whom have written tributes in the volume. Among the heartfelt contributions come from the celebrated likes of Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Steve Morse (Kansas, Deep Purple), Craig Chaquico (Jefferson Starship) and George Benson. Information: backbeatbooks.com.

Title: I Fought the Law: The Life and Strange Death of Bobby FullerAuthors: Miriam Linna and Randell FullerPublisher: Kicks Books

Tell me more: Although just about every rock ‘n’ roll fan knows the timeless 1966 hit “I Fought The Law,” not very many

know very much about the young Texas native who continued to successfully champion Buddy Holly-styled American rock during the midst of the British Invasion. Now the full story of Bobby Fuller (1942-1966) is assessed by the singer-songwriter-guitarist’s brother Randell Fuller (the bassist of the Bobby Fuller Four) and Miriam Linna in the rewarding “I Fought the Law: The Life and Strange Death of Bobby Fuller.” Nearly 50 years after the death of his brother (Bobby Fuller was found dead at the age of 23 on July 18, 1966 in the front seat of a car doused in gasoline outside his Hollywood apartment), Randell Fuller finally opens up to share the full story about growing up with Bobby Fuller, their youth and the mysterious events that continue to surround the young star’s death. Information: kicksbooks.com.

Title: The History of

Canadian Rock ‘n’ RollAuthor: Bob MersereauPublisher: Backbeat Books

Tell me more: Until recently, Canadian artists never seemed to receive the acclaim of their American and British counterparts. “The History of Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll” does a good job of celebrating the far-flung contributions of Canada’s music notables, including Neil Young, Arcade Fire, Joni Mitchell, Rush, Alanis Morrissette, Bryan Adams, Leonard Cohen, The Band and dozens more. It’s nice to see the author hasn’t forgotten to feature some of the nation’s under-the-radar heroes including the great singer-songwriter-guitar great Bruce Cockburn and singer-songwriter k.d. lang. The book provides a fast-paced and informative read. The sterling volume’s foreword comes courtesy of Rush drummer Neil Peart. Information: backbeatbooks.com.

Title: The Living Years: The First Genesis MemoirAuthor: Mike RutherfordPublisher: Thomas Dunne

Tell me more: As one of the founders of British band Genesis (along with Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel), Mike Rutherford has a story to tell. Now, the famed bassist/guitarist chronicles his life as a musician while also delving into his own family’s history and the complex relationships that forge who we are. While learning about Rutherford and the members of Genesis, there is also a parallel look at Rutherford’s father, Captain William Rutherford, and the events and places where life took Mike Rutherford in Genesis, as well as with his ‘80s solo project Mike + The Mechanics. A fascinating read. In

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By Desert Star StaffOnly Two Weeks After Its

Debut, Janet Jackson’s ‘No Sleeep’ Claims #9 Spot On Urban AC Chart, #9 Spot On Billboard Hot R&B And #6 Spot On Billboard R&B / Hip Hop Digital Songs.

LOS ANGELES, -- “No Sleeep,” the debut single from Janet Jackson’s first studio album in seven years, has entered the Top Ten on Urban AC chart at # 9 only two weeks after its release, it was announced by the singer’s Rhythm Nation label and its distributor, BMG. The single also claims the #9 spot on Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart and the #6 spot on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop Digital Songs chart. “No Sleeep” was featured as part of the tribute performance celebrating Ms. Jackson’s impact on music at the recent BET

Awards in which she received the inaugural Ultimate Icon: Music Dance Visual Award, presented to her by longtime friends and collaborators Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.

“No Sleeep,” from the Queen of Pop who is also being called the Queen of Insomnia due to the success of the single, is the smash curtain-raiser of Ms. Jackson’s multi-layered return to performance, including her Unbreakable World Tour which kicks off in Vancouver late next month, and the Fall release of her yet-untitled first studio album in seven years. The blazing career resumption of the most bar-setting female pop superstars is a resumed collaboration with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who co-produce with her the album. PR Newswire Source:” BMG

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By Dan MarinelliCincinnati, OH – There was a

playoff atmosphere at Cincinnati Reds’ Great American Ballpark on Monday, but oddly, it is nowhere near October.

No, these cheers were for Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier, narrowly edging out Los Angeles Dodgers’ rookie Joc Pederson 15-14, to win the newly overhauled MLB Home Run Derby.

The cheers were not solely for Frazier, who is now the back-to-back Derby champion. The claps, oohs and ahs were also for the increased entertainment value of an event that, up until last year, was considered long and boring.

Essentially, the All-Star week event was glorified batting practice. Not to mention a participant could hit more homeruns in the first round than the eventual winner did in all three combined, but still lose the derby because he was too tired in the last round.

This was different, with a new commissioner comes new and fun ideas, apparently. The MLB left the old top-four-advance method and now, seed each batter one though eight, with one facing eight, two facing seven and so on.

Four minutes was all the players were allotted in each individual round. Each batter received one time out at the time of the players choosing, a quick break when the four minutes ended and an extra 30 seconds tacked on to account for arbitrary time wasted during the round.

Unlike the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest, the MLB does receive good participation from the game’s top talent. Joining Frazier and Pederson was Albert Pujols (Angels), Josh Donaldson (Blue Jays), Joc Pederson, Prince Fielder (Rangers), Kris Bryant (Cubs) and Manny Machado (Orioles).

All top four seeds (Pujols, Frazier, Donaldson and

Pederson) advanced to the semifinal, with Pederson and Frazier advancing to the final. Frazier ended the regulation, tied 14-14 with Pederson but in the extra 30-second time period, Frazier put the event to rest.

The 2015 Home Run Derby was will go down as one of the more significant in MLB history. To out this into perspective, with timed rounds, the eight batters hit 159 homeruns, the most all-time, breaking the previous record by 51.

The overall reception was positive and but for some minor improvements, look for the derby to be identical next year. Bravo, Todd Frazier, for taking home the trophy in 2015, but an even bigger congratulations belongs to Major League Baseball for remodeling their flagship, non-game, All-Star event.

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How lucky can one travel writer be? I’ll tell you how lucky. I was the only American journalist invited on a recent press trip to Northern Ireland. The select group of writers flew in from all over the world including, India, South Africa, Sweden, Holland, and Germany. This opportunity was especially exciting since I had already been to the Republic of Ireland on three previous press trips, covering most of the southeast and southwest. Exploring Belfast, and the surrounding towns, was a new experience that I was very much looking forward to.

As a result of the people, places, and historic sites we visited, there is vast amount of material to be shared, so much so, that my coverage will be divided into three parts, and will include fascinating visits with royals living both in Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland.

Day 1: The theme of this particular press trip was “Houses, Castles & Ruins,” so the first visit on our packed itinerary was to the 800-year old Carrickfergus Castle. It is a Norman fortress located north of Belfast, in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim. Its position, overlooking Belfast Lough,* made it easy to defend itself from invading armies from Scotland, England, Ireland, and France. The castle played an important military role

during World War I. Although the stronghold was finally decommissioned in 1928, it served as an air raid shelter during World War II, and remains one of the best-preserved medieval structures in Ireland.

During medieval times, many banquets were held in the castle’s Viking Hall. The etiquette customs were somewhat different from the etiquette customs of today. For example, you were expected to bring your own cutlery, which would be an eating knife and a spoon. However, most of the food was eaten using hands. It was considered polite to cut each other’s food, which was served in long trenchers and was scooped out by hand, with bread used to absorb any liquids. If your host offered you a knife, it was a mark of great respect. At one point, everyone shared a goblet, so it was considered good manners to wipe your mouth before drinking from the communal goblet. Banquet guests were seated in order of their rank, with the lowest at the far end of the table. I have not been able to verify this, but our guide told us that if you needed to wipe food off your mouth, you simply leaned over to the person sitting next to you and used his sleeve.

For those of us who sighed at the relationship between Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot, I hate to dispel that romantic image, but please bear in mind that both the church and the king frowned upon bathing. It was believed that a bath was dangerous and immoral, leading to sin and debauchery. One royal, Lady Anne, defied that tradition and actually bathed four times a year – each at the start of a new season. Life expectancy? Age 40.

Bathroom habits were not much more civilized than the dining habits. A hole was cut into the concrete for the king to sit upon. The excrement simply

slid down the side of the castle eventually creating, well, a lot of brown streaks. It is thought that Queen Victoria actually introduced the idea of chamber pots, known as piss pots, which certainly beat sitting on a cement hole.

Our lodgings for the next few nights would be at the Malmaison Hotel, a four-star boutique luxury hotel centrally located in Belfast on Victoria Street. Formerly a Victorian warehouse, the hotel is a short walk to the Victoria Square Shopping Mall, as well as restaurants and coffee shops. The staff was cordial, the rooms were small, but clean, and the bathroom had a few essential toiletries. My only criticism is the low lighting. It was so dark that I needed to use my cell phone flashlight to find things in the closet. Putting on makeup was nearly impossible as there was not enough light anywhere in the room or the bathroom to actually see what you were doing. It would be helpful if management could “shine a light” on that problem.

DAY 2: After a good night’s sleep in a comfortable bed, we

were off and running to explore the Causeway Coastal Route, one of the world’s top five road trips. As we drove along to our next destination, which was to be a visit to Glenarm Castle and its famous Walled Garden, our eyes feasted upon on a profusion of beautiful daffodils and yellow and orange wildflowers that dotted the roadside.

One of the oldest castles in Ireland, and only 40 minutes from Belfast, and a mere 18 miles from Scotland, the Jacobean-style mansion is quite imposing. It was home to the Earls of Antrim for over 400 years. Glenarm Castle is the home of Viscount and Viscountess Dunluce (the McDonnells) and their children. Prior to living in Glenarm, their ancestors lived at Dunluce Castle, which was set afire so a robbery could take place. The current castle is filled with Irish furniture and the walls are covered with portraits of family members going back to the 17th century. Its major business is the Glenarm Organic Salmon Ltd., the only Atlantic salmon farm in the Irish Sea, and a major source of the world’s finest organic salmon. Cattle and ewes are also raised organically. They are fed clover and grass resulting in organic Beef Shorthorn, said to be superior to the famous Kobe beef. The farm’s beef and lamb have won several prestigious awards and is served in outstanding restaurants throughout Ireland, including the Merchant Hotel’s, The Great Room, which I’ll tell you about in Part 2.

A most delightful head gardener, Andrew Morrow, with a glint in his eye, and the subtle Irish humor, shared his wonderful story, very similar to the story of Sabrina Fair. Like Sabrina, his dad worked as a chauffeur for 50 years, so he, too, grew up on the estate. When the head gardener passed away, Lady Antrim asked him to take over his duties. He was quite surprised and said: “I can’t even take care of myself.”

But he was trained and is now in total charge of the sprawling gardens. He took us on a guided tour of the magnificent grounds, explaining that the walled garden supplied the castle with fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the year. His love and passion for gardening was quite apparent. At the end of our horticultural experience, Andrew said, “Gardening is in the DNA of the Irish.”

Following the garden adventure, Andrew then took us on an exclusive tour of the house, which is only open occasionally to the public. He told an interesting story about a “weigh chair.” It seems that guests were weighed before they entered the dining room, their poundage measured in stones. The very same guests were weighed on their way out to make sure they didn’t steal any of the silverware. I suppose there was no accounting for the amount of food consumed at dinner, which may have inched up the weight a stone or two.

Next, we were treated to tea, which was served by a cheerful, very efficient George the butler, who shared stories about the family. The family stays only three months a year, as it revolves around the school year for their two children – Alex nine and Helena seven. The children love gardening and every morning get fresh eggs from the chickens. Not an egg carton in sight.

Fortified with tea and treats, we were off to have lunch in the beautiful French Rooms located in Bushmills, once a thriving linen-producing center. It should be noted that by the end of the 19th century, Belfast was the linen capital of the world. Its dominance ended during the “troubles” that started in the 60s and it has never recovered.

Back to our lunch. We were served a Gourmet Grocer Platter with food from local Irish artisans and specialty French produce.

Northern Ireland – The Land of Castles, Legends & Myths

PART ONE:

Continues on Page 18

Glenarm Castle. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and part of the United Kingdom. Its currency is British Pound Sterling, un-like the southern Republic of Ireland, whose currency is the Euro. Photo by Beverly Cohn

Head gardener Andrew Morrow guided us through the castle’s exquisite rooms, pointing out a particular painting that has been in the family for generations.. Photo by Beverly Cohn

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: 3RD PARTNER LOGISTICS 13876 GLOVER CT., CORONA, CA 92880. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANDREW CHARLES LOMAX 16472 LANDMARK DR, FONTANA, CA 92336. 2b. ROBERT- -OLVERA 13876 GLOVER CT. CORONA, CA 92880. Business is conducted by: GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANDREW CHARLES LOMAX. This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on July 6, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201507048. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2015. DSW15-5153FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: JIMMY JOHN’S GOURMET SANDWICH-ES 44489 TOWN CENTER WAY, SUITE C, PALM DESERT, CA 92260. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: JLB BROTHERS LLC 35895 RENOIR PLACE, PALM DESERT, CA 92211. Business is conducted by: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: SEAN WILLIAM WEINGARTEN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 26, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201506739 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 8, 15, 22, 29, 2015. DSW15-5152AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: FIDELITY HANDYMAN SERVICES 98635 SURFSIDE AVE. MECCA CA 92254. Riverside County PO BOX 1364, INDIO, CA 92202 Full name of registrant: PEDRO-GARCIA 98635 SURFSIDE AVE MECCA CA 92254. Busi-ness is conducted by: INDIVIDUAL. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: PEDRO GARCIA. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on March 31, 2015. Peter Aldana, signed by V. BOYZO-SAUCEDO File No. I-2015-00862 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub April 15, 22, 29, May 5, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 15, 22, 29. Aug 5, 2015. DSW15-5089FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: TONY’S MOBILE CAR WASH 84026 LIN-GAYAN AVE., INDIO, CAL 92201. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: ANTONIO- -ANGUIANO 84026 LINGAYAN AVE, INDIO CA 92201. Business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ANTONIO1 1ANGUIANO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on JUNE 02, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk Recorder File No. R-201505616 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. DSW15-5150FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSI-NESS AS: PROFORMA PRINT & PROMOTIONS 41655 REGAN WAY, SUITE 1, MURRIETA, CA 92562. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: D.R. SISK, INC. 41655 REAGAN WAY, MURRIETA, CA 92562. Business is conducted by: CORPORA-TION. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 06-26-2015. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DENNIS RAY SISK, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on June 25, 2015. Peter Aldana, Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder File No. R201506653 NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN-OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. DSW15-5149AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: WHOLESALE TIRE DIS-TRIBUTORS 14350 MACAW STREET, LA MIRADA CA 90638. Riverside County. Full name of registrant:

KATANA RACING, INC. 14350 MACAW STREET LA MIRADA CA 90638. Business is conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant commenced to trans-act business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/17/2010. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: ARA TCHAGHLASSIAN PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 9, 2015. Peter Aldana, signed. T. VARGAS File No. R-2015-03475. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF ANOTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub April 22, 29, May , 13, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. DSW15-5093AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATE-MENT THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: RED VELVET CAFÉ 12125 DAY ST #H302 MORENO VALLEY CA 92557. Riverside County. Full name of registrant: UNIVER-SAL EQUIPMENT GROUP, INC 12125 dAY sT. #h302, MORENO VALLEY CA 92557. Business is conducted by CORPORATION: Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious names) listed above. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant, who declares as true, information which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime). Signed: DENISE DARDEN, PRESIDENT. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Riverside County on April 6, 2015. {eter A;dama, signed. L. SIBLEY File No. R-2015-03383. NOTICE — THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED BEFORE THAT TIME. THE FILING OF THIS STATEMENT DOES NOT ITSELF AUTHORIZE THE USE IN THIS STATE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF AN-OTHER UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR COMMON LAW (SEE SECTION 14411, ET. SEQ., BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE). Pub April 22, 29, May , 13, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015. DSW15-5092ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME, CASE NO. RIC 1507357, SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA 4050 Main St., (P.O. Box 431), Riverside, CA 92502-0431, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: 1a. Present Name: CLAUDE LYLE BAR-RERA JR. to Proposed Name: MICHAEL STEVEN BRENTON 2.THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objec-tion that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: July 31, 2015 Time: 8:30 a.m., Dept.: 2. The address of the court is: 4050 Main St, Riverside, CA 92502-0431, County of Riverside 3.a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county (specify newspaper): Desert Star Weekly 13-279 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Dated: Jun3 19, 2015, Judge of the Superior Court, Pub June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 2015. DSW15-5146NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7042.15317 Title Order No. NXCA-0180038 APN 768-091-010 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/02/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Jose A Cuevas, a single man Recorded: 10/16/2009, as Instrument No. 2009-0537179 and Modified by Agreement recorded 5/10/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0222652, of Official Records of Riverside County, California. Date of Sale: 08/04/2015 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: In front of the Corona Civic Center, located at 849 W Sixth Street, Corona, CA The purported property address is: 50360 MAZATLAN DRIVE, COACHELLA, CA 92236 Assessors Parcel No. 768-091-010 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $117,693.77. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 877-484-9942 or visit this Internet Web site www.USA-Foreclosure.com or www.Auction.com using the file number assigned to this case 7042.15317. Information about post-ponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone informa-tion or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: July 10, 2015 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Victoria Gutierrez, Authorized Signatory 1241 E. Dyer Road, Suite 250, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE ORDER # 7042.15317: 07/15/2015,07/22/2015,07/29/2015. DSW15-5156T.S. No.: 9986-4130 TSG Order No.: 8519245 A.P.N.: 768-250-001-5 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE

PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 06/28/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0511130, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, ex-ecuted by: RAUL S. GARZA, SR., A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings as-sociation, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 08/10/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 51837 CALLE EMPALME, COACHELLA, CA 92236 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $100,396.98 (Estimated) as of 07/10/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the open-ing bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number as-signed to this case, T.S.# 9986-4130. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an at-tempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bank-ruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0251560 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/15/2015, 07/22/2015, 07/29/2015. DSW15-5155 Trustee Sale No. : 00000004885414 Title Order No.: 730-1407489-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 048-4827704-703 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/27/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANA-TION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 11/02/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0486129 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MA-RIA Y RAMIREZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of pay-ment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b),

(payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/05/2015 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: 2410 WARDLOW ROAD # 104, CORONA, CA 92880. STREET AD-DRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 50780 TYLER STREET, COACHELLA, CALIFORNIA 92236 APN#: 763-041-009-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designa-tion, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $121,086.23. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000004885414. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone infor-mation or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMA-TION PLEASE CALL: AUCTION.COM, LLC ONE MAUCHLY IRVINE, CA 92618 800-280-2832 www.auction.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAP-PIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee Dated: 07/10/2015 NPP0251665 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/15/2015, 07/22/2015, 07/29/2015. DSW15-5154T.S. No.: 9551-2267 TSG Order No.: 8534706 A.P.N.: 674-140-020-6 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/11/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/17/2007 as Document No.: 2007-0329510, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by: LUCY FRANKLIN MCMAHON, A MARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 08/03/2015 at 09:00 AM Sale Location: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA. The street address and other common designa-tion, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 70741 HOPE ST, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-2312 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum

of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $680,259.98 (Estimated) as of 07/17/2015. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the open-ing bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROP-ERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number as-signed to this case, T.S.# 9551-2267. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting.com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Vanessa Gomez, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an at-tempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bank-ruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only. NPP0251033 To: DESERT STAR WEEKLY 07/08/2015, 07/15/2015, 07/22/2015. DSW15-5151APN: 673-770-004-2 TS No: CA08004408-14-1 TO No: 140181373-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED May 9, 2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 28, 2015 at 09:00 AM, in front of the Corona Civic Center, 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882, MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps, as the duly Appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust recorded on May 12, 2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0345996, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Riverside County, California, executed by LUAN MITCHELL-HALTER, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPA-RATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUB-LIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, in lawful money of the United States, all payable at the time of sale, that certain property situated in said County, California describing the land therein as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is pur-ported to be: 119 VIA SANTO TOMAS, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270-5815 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regard-ing title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligations secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale is estimated to be $1,014,258.62 (Estimated). However, prepayment premiums, accrued interest and advances will in-crease this figure prior to sale. Beneficiary’s bid at said sale may include all or part of said amount. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union or a check

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Desert Star Weekly Legals July 15, 2015 page 17drawn by a state or federal savings and loan asso-ciation, savings association or savings bank speci-fied in Section 5102 of the California Financial Code and authorized to do business in California, or other such funds as may be acceptable to the Trustee. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed Upon Sale until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. The property offered for sale excludes all funds held on account by the property receiver, if applicable. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Notice to Potential Bidders If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a Trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a Trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same Lender may hold more than one mortgage or Deed of Trust on the property. Notice to Property Owner The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the Mort-gagee, Beneficiary, Trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about Trustee Sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call In Source Logic at 702-659-7766 for information regarding the Trustee’s Sale or visit the Internet Web site address listed below for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number as-signed to this case, CA08004408-14-1. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone infor-mation or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Date: June 25, 2015 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps TS No. CA08004408-14-1 17100 Gillette Ave Irvine, CA 92614 949-252-8300 TDD: 866-660-4288 Amy Lemus, Authorized Sig-natory SALE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ON LINE AT www.insourcelogic.com FOR AUTO-MATED SALES INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: In Source Logic AT 702-659-7766 MTC Financial Inc. dba Trustee Corps MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ORDER NO. CA15-001915-1, PUB DATES: 07/01/2015, 07/08/2015, 07/15/2015. DSW15-5148NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-663718-BF Order No.: 150071866-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/17/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION

OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reason-ably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): RICHARD J MEYERS, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/20/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-457792 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 7/22/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $75,261.90 The purported property address is: 17755 SWEETS ROAD, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240-6712 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 654-290-003-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916.939.0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-663718-BF . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to at-tend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation,

if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-663718-BF IDSPub #0085275 7/1/2015 7/8/2015 7/15/2015. DSW15-5143NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-646625-JB Order No.: 730-1407081-70 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/4/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PRO-TECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or im-plied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): STEPHEN E. URTZ AND CELENNA K. URTZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY Recorded: 8/11/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0652299 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of RIVERSIDE County, California; Date of Sale: 7/22/2015 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the front entrance of the former Corona Police Department, located at 849 W. Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92882 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $250,029.58 The purported property address is: 12804 PARMA DR, DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92240 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 642-102-002-9 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien,

you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that informa-tion about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916.939.0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14-646625-JB . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to at-tend the scheduled sale. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916.939.0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-646625-JB IDSPub #0085930 7/1/2015 7/8/2015 7/15/2015. DSW15-5147

DESERT HOT SPRINGS

A Course in Miraclesdiscussion and study

group. Every Friday at 4 p.m. at 67735 Loma Vista

Rd. For info 805-440-9149.Elks Charity Bingo 2

Sessions every Tuesday: Doors open 4pm Each

session $10 buy in. 64878 Pierson Blvd-open to public

(760) 329-6444Ribbon Cutting-Summer Swimming at the Furbee Aquatics Center July 17th

CATHEDRAL CITY

Cabaret onthe Green-open mic signers every Sat. from 7:30-10p.m. at 36200 Date Palm Dr. For more info 760-202-1111.

Zumba Gold A go at your pace, Latin dance inspired

exercise class. Every Monday (9:30-10:30am)

Christina 760-321-1548 or Tim 760-2598

Wii Bowling GamesEvery Monday (1-2 p.m.) – Christina 760-321-1548 or

Tim 760-2598Mahjong an ancient

tile game that involves concentration and fun!

Every Monday (10-12pm) In. Christina 760-321-1548

or Tim 760-2598Bunco. A dice game that will have you laughing, and yelling “Crapper” when you lose! And even the losers walk away winners! Every

Tuesday (1-4pm)Boot Scootin’ Beginners

Free Dance Lessons Wednesday Now-Aug 19th

5-9pm CC Golf Club

RANCHO MIRAGE

VITAMIN Q on Friday, June 19 to July 26 from 8-10 p.m. at 69620 Hwy 111. For more information, call

760-202-3000. Walking Class for

Cancer Survivors on Sunday, Jun. 26 to Nov. 5 from 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

For info call 760-834-3798.

INDIOA Course in MiraclesDiscussion and Study

Group! On Wednesdays from Noon- 6 p.m. For info,

760-564-4853Open Air Market

every Wed-Sat 4pm-10pm Riverside County

Fairgrounds 800-222-7457

JOSHUA TREE10th Annual Fall Joshua

Tree Music FestivalsOct. 8-11 Joshua Tree RV Lake Campground www.joshuatreemusicfestival.

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New Lasers Fix Tattoo Woes By Jackie Devereaux

PALM SPRINGS, CA– Tattoo enthusiasts, some stripped down to tiny bikinis or short shorts, strutted their colorful inked skin at the Palm Trees and Tattoo Convention held at the Hard Rock Hotel last weekend.

While hundreds of proud tattoo lovers gathered poolside to show off their bodies etched with colorful images from head to toe, others lined up to get unwanted tattoos removed by a laser.

Body Art application was the main trust of the convention. Tattoo artists from all over the region showcased their talent during this three-day event. There also was a special booth for permanent makeup application, a poolside cabana for bling-bling tattoos, and free laser tattoo removal inside the spa for those who wanted to erase a bad decision.

Guadalupe Ponte, owner of the Scar Treatment Recovery Center (STRC) in Palm Desert, set up the Q-Switch Alexandrite, a state-of-the-art, laser machine inside the Rock Spa. Registered nurses performed the laser procedures free to participants who shared compelling stories about why they wanted their tattoos removed. Those chosen also agreed to appear on Ponte’s new reality TV pilot filmed during the convention.

In the past, tattoos were darkly associated with people who lived on society’s edge – gang members, bikers and hardened ex-cons who covered their bodies with ink to show their

affiliations or brute toughness. However, that perception

has changed drastically over the past ten years. Today, tattoos are considered de rigueur – if you don’t have one, then you’re not hip, slick and cool. Women who use to cringe at the idea of getting a tattoo, now show off their colorful flower, butterfly or star on their shoulder or back. Some venture even further getting full body tattoos. But not everyone is happy with their tattoos and want to change them.

“There are several reasons why someone wants a tattoo removed,” Ponte said. “Peer pressure from family or loved ones, a lifestyle change, bad artistry, or to cover-up a bad decision made in their youth. Others want them removed because they can’t find a job, and many outgrow their tattoos and decide to change them,” Ponte added.

“An even deeper reason is that receiving tattoos is a form of fixation. They feel pain to release emotional pain, and therefore it is addicting,” Ponte added. “Many people who suffer from eating disorders, early childhood abuse, drug addiction and other maladies find tattooing an outlet for their pain,” she added. Ponte’s reality TV show is geared to help people deal with these difficult issues.

If you’re interested in getting a tattoo, think it through, Ponte said. Don’t be spontaneous, know what you want beforehand. Make sure you get it performed by a responsible tattoo artist with a verifiable tract record. Go see his or her work first, then decide.

Ponte employs tattoo artists who perform body art work at her clinic, as well as dermagraphic technicians who help remove unwanted or old ones. She plans to open a full-service tattoo

removal clinic with the Q-Switch Alexandrite laser in Palm Desert sometime this fall. For more information, call her clinic at 760-340-1136.

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The exquisitely presented platter consisted of Joycelyn soup, tomato-based French onion soup topped with a cheesy crouton; oak smoked Donegal salmon with lemon and caper berries; Cooleeney hand-made Irish cream cheese; cured meat selection from Aveyron, France; Love Olive, an exotic mix from Glenavy; Kookycook pesto from Portrush; and sourdough baguette slices with unsalted Ballyrashane butter. A delicious time was had by all, and then we were off again,

this time to experience the Giant’s Causeway.

The Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s iconic World Heritage Site, is a fascinating geological phenomenon. It is estimated to have formed about 60 million years ago as a result of volcanic eruptions, followed by lava cooling to form a hard rock called basalt. 40,000 interlocking columns were created, some of which appear to have certain shapes such as a giant boot, a harp, or a camel. Locals believe there is magic in these rocks and that if you stand on them, you

will definitely feel something. Try it and see if you feel a tingle in your feet.

The Giant’s Causeway is also steeped in legend linked to Irish giant Finn MacCool, who it is said wanted to do battle with Benandonner, a rival giant in Scotland. The story tells of Finn building huge stepping stones across the sea so that the Scottish giant could cross to Ireland and do battle with him. However, when Finn saw the enormous size of the giant, he ran home to his wife and asked her to disguise him as her baby. When Benandonner saw this huge “baby,” he feared that the father would be too big to defeat and went on his merry way back to Scotland. So, using deception, Finn MacCool emerged victorious, and the legend lives on to this day.

A f te r th is awesome experience, we were off to take a quick look at the remains of Dunluce Castle, some of which are thought to date back to the 1200s AD. Perched on a steep cliff overlooking the sea, this medieval castle is on the Antrim coast, quite close to the Giant’s Causeway and like almost all of the castles, saw its share of battles. We wandered through the ruins; our imaginations painting pictures of what might have been the castle’s former splendor.

Thus ended another fabulous day of visiting Northern Ireland’s

ancient sites. The “dessert” was a scrumptious dinner at Deanes Meat Locker Brassierie, where we enjoyed delicious, exquisitely prepared food and excellent wine. Incidentally, contrary to popular belief, corned beef and cabbage is not the national Irish dish and is only eaten occasionally, with very few Irish people eating it on St. Patrick’s Day. So, the polite thing to do is to order something off the menu and have corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day in America.

Stay tuned for Part 2, which will take you to two more unique castles, one of which is the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II in Northern Ireland, and a historic gathering place for heads of states from all over the world.

*National Trust: The National Trust is a UK conservation charity that protects historic places, such as castles, houses, gardens, mills, farmland, islands, nature preserves, etc. They hold leases on about 5,000 properties with they rent out at a reduced price with the understanding that the tenant makes the property available to the public on a regular basis.

*Irish for lake.

Carrickfergus CastleMarine Highway

CarrickfergusCounty Antrim

BT38 7BG

Email: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea

Malmaison Hotel34-38 Victoria Street

Belfast BT1 3HUnited Kingdom

www.malmaison.com/locations/belfast

Glenarm CastleCo Antrim

Northern Ireland, BT44 0ALwww.glenarmcastle.com

The French Rooms, 45 Main Street

BushmillsCounty Antrim, Northern

Ireland, BT57 8QA+44 28 2073 0033

The Giant’s Causeway60 Causeway Road

BushmillsCo. Antrim, BT57 8SU

Tel: 028 2073 1855giantscausewaytic@nationaltrust.org.uk

Dunluce Castlewww.northantrim.com/

dunlucecastle.htm

Deanes Meat Locker Brassiere

28-40 Howard Street, Belfast BT1 6PFNorthern Ireland

info@michaeldeane.co.uk

Northern Ireland – The Land of Castles, Legends & Myths

Two photos, allegedly of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, who escaped the Altiplano high security prison on the weekend, have been leaked online.

The photos were published by ElBlogDelNarco, a blog about fighting drug crime in Mexico, and reportedly sent by one of his sons after the leader of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel escaped. In one Guzman is seen sitting in a plane cockpit while in the other he is relaxing with

a bottle of beer in his hand.The legitimacy of the photos

has not been immediately confirmed, with some questioning whether the Guzman family would put his freedom in jeopardy by providing more information about him. However one of his sons had apparently hinted on Twitter that his father would escape days before it happened.

Meanwh i l e Mex i can investigators detained for questioning almost 50 prison officials, suspecting that some of

them may have aided Guzman to escape.

Guzman “had to have” had help from among the staff of the Altiplano prison, Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong told journalists at a briefing on Monday.

Chong said prison warden and two other officials have been fired over the failure to keep Guzman behind bars, but rejected the notion that he should leave his office as well.

Mexico’s Attorney General

Arely Gomez, who was also taking part in the media briefing, said authorities would offer 60 million pesos (US$3.82 million) for information leading to capture of the high-profile fugitive.

The crime boss escaped Altiplano through a 1.5km tunnel leading to a half-constructed building. It was made possible because his surveillance left two blind spots for privacy concerns, Chong revealed. Guzman got rid of a tracker bracelet he was forced to wear and smashed

bulbs lighting up the tunnel as he fled, the minister said.

The escape was the second for Guzman in 15 years. He was previously caught in 1993, but in 2001 fled, bribing prison guards. He was arrested again in 2014.

The getaway is a humiliating blow to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, who is now visiting France. Interior Minister Chong had to cut his participation in the tour short and return to Mexico to head the manhunt after Guzman.

Mexican kingpin Guzman enjoying life after escape

Mexican law enforcers look into the entrance of a tunnel used by drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman to escape from prison. (Reuters / PGR - Attorney General’s Office / Handout via Reuters)

This photo purportedly showing El Chapo Guzman after Saturday escape published by http://ElBlogDelNarco.com Sunday.

Straight out of “Downton Abbey,” George the butler regaled us with stories about the family that he faithfully serves. Photo by Beverly Cohn

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Seth MacFarlane’s humor is not for everyone. It can be crude, politically incorrect and vulgar. In “Ted 2,” about a raunchy Teddy bear named Ted (voiced by MacFarlane), it is all the above in combination with some warm. Tender moments and a razzle-dazzle Busby Berkeley inspired dance sequence performed at Ted‘s elaborate wedding to a real-live girl. Eventually, Ted’s marriage starts to come apart at the seams. At this point, the very odd couple decides to adopt a baby, since anatomically speaking, Ted can’t be a dad because—well. You fill in the blanks.

The couple’s first choice for a sperm donor is Ted’s best friend John (Mark Wahlberg), but his clumsy attempt ends in a messy disaster at the sperm bank. The next step is a nighttime raid on the mansion of football stars Tom Brady (in a cameo appearance) that also ends unsuccessfully, but provides lots of laughs, particularly for the men and teen-aged boys in the audience.

There are quite a few star sightings throughout, including a funny bit by Liam Neeson, who portrays a cautious cereal buyer in the convenience store where Ted used to work before he was fired. As a Teddy bear, Ted is now legally considered property after a court battle goes awry. Now Ted can no longer earn a salary or be legally married. To reclaim Ted’s identity and personal rights John and Ted seek help from a young lawyer (Amanda Seyfried). This will be her very first case. Morgan Freeman, as the nation’s leading civil rights lawyer, is also consulted, but will this towering voice of authority join in their fight for equal rights for a Teddy bear?

If you are easily offended,

stay away, but if you are open to an often funny comedy that is a guilty pleasure for movie snobs, you may find this raunchy comedy unbearably comical at times. Pardon the pun. From Universal Pictures, rated R for language, sexual references

••••••••••••••Check out PBS for fine DVDs.

Two of their newest releases deal about the nature of crows and the importance of royal clothing. Both are available on-line at PBS.org or in stores like Target and Barnes and Noble.

If someone asked you to name the smartest animals in the world would you think of adding crows to the list? If that never occurred to you, think again because crows are right up there with such bright beasts as elephants and chimpanzees. The fine PBS show “A Murder of Crows” sheds brand new light on these amazing birds with an attitude. Fresh research presented in this fascinating “Nature” segment, now available on DVD or Blu-ray, shows us that like elephants and chimpanzees, crows are able to use tools. They can recognize each other’s voices and 250 distinct calls and are very social. Crows mate for life (hey, that’s better than lots of humans), and they raise their young for up to five years. Crows can also recognize individual humans and pick them out in a crowd up to two years later. So, if you thought, crows were a nuisance or spooky, as presented by Alfred Hitchcock or Edgar Allen Poe, think again. Running time is approximately 60 minutes.

••••••••••••••Dr. Lucy Worsley, chief

curator of Historic Royal Palaces, presents the history of royal fashion in PBSs “Tales From the Royal Wardrobe.” The modern-day paparazzi can’t get enough of Royals and the clothes they wear. Princess Diana was constantly photographed in her gorgeous gowns and now Prince William’s lovely wife; Kate is in the media spotlight.

Even so, this interest is not new; it has always been this way. According to Dr. Lucy Worsley, for over 400 years, the public has been intrigued by what the Royals chose to wear. She sees it as a meticulously orchestrated piece of theater managed by the Royals themselves to control the accurate image and project the proper image to their subjects,

from Elizabeth, I to the present Queen Elizabeth II. If you enjoy fashion and royal politics, it is fun to learn that kings and queens who have not carefully choreographed every aspect of their wardrobe paid the price. As timeless as the monarchy itself, royal fashion is, and always has been, as much about politics as it is about the cut.

Murder Of Crows

‘Ted 2’ & DVDs From PBS F I LM BY THEDA KLEINHANS REICHMAN

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