This week in gay Palm Springs Sept 6 to Sept 11 2017
Remembering 911, Covered California updates, DACA and celebrating the gifts we have at home. All Worlds Pool Party & BBQ , CCBC Cockring weekend party, why not book the new 10 person bunkhouse room. Try the world famous Tool SHED O69 BINGO and Score. Be all in with the Insiders Guide to the valley for things to do all week long.
Remembering 911, Covered California updates, DACA and celebrating the gifts we have at home. All Worlds
Pool Party & BBQ , CCBC Cockring weekend party, why not book the new 10 person bunkhouse room. Try the world famous Tool SHED O69 BINGO and Score. Be all in with the Insiders Guide to the valley for things to do all week long.
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“A great people has been moved <strong>to</strong><br />
defend a great nation. Terrorist<br />
attacks can shake the foundations of<br />
our biggest build<strong>in</strong>gs, but they cannot<br />
<strong>to</strong>uch the foundation of America. These<br />
acts shatter steel, but they cannot<br />
dent the steel of American resolve.<br />
America was targeted for attack<br />
because we’re the brightest beacon for<br />
freedom and opportunity <strong>in</strong> the world.<br />
And no one will keep that light from<br />
sh<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.” — President George W. Bush<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember <strong>11</strong>, 2001.<br />
MAP - BARS - HOTELS<br />
BUSINESS<br />
LOCAL TRAVEL GUIDE DIRECTORY<br />
Your Desert Daily Guide S<strong>in</strong>ce 1994<br />
<strong>Sept</strong> 6 <strong>to</strong> <strong>Sept</strong> 12, <strong>2017</strong> Now celebrat<strong>in</strong>g our 23 rd year!<br />
Covered California Updates<br />
When Politics Matter
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COVER<br />
Now celebrat<strong>in</strong>g our 23 th year!<br />
THIS WEEK<br />
Stand<strong>in</strong>g as a sh<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g beacon for the new<br />
Down<strong>to</strong>wn, and a bold addition <strong>to</strong> the<br />
skyl<strong>in</strong>e, One World Trade Center is safe,<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able, and artistically dynamic.<br />
Soar<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> a symbolic 1,776 feet — it is the<br />
Western Hemisphere’s tallest build<strong>in</strong>g, and<br />
already an iconic New York landmark.<br />
INSIDER’S GUIDE Our calendar of<br />
local events, parties, sights, and specials<br />
that make any <strong>week</strong> an adventure <strong>in</strong> the<br />
valley. Monthly events, special events and<br />
theme nights, designed by <strong>gay</strong> folks for<br />
<strong>gay</strong> folks just like you! Starts on page 15<br />
RESIST<br />
<strong>This</strong> <strong>week</strong>’s update by<br />
Greg Petits page 44<br />
Speak<strong>in</strong>g out for<br />
Rights. ACA for<br />
California page 32<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
Weekly Gay and Gay<br />
friendly bus<strong>in</strong>ess list<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
<strong>to</strong> help you shop locally<br />
and support the LGBT<br />
community. Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Guide, museums and<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Page 33<br />
mr. <strong>to</strong>ol shed<br />
L E AT H E R<br />
2018<br />
CONTEST<br />
SEPTEMBER 16<br />
apply at bar<br />
TOOL SHED<br />
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd. 760.320.3299<br />
TOOLSHED-PS.COM<br />
A Leather/Levi Cruise Bar<br />
Where men who like MEN gather<br />
Leather Contests<br />
<strong>Sept</strong> 18 <strong>2017</strong><br />
Labor day events<br />
CCBC<br />
Cockr<strong>in</strong>g <strong>week</strong>end<br />
Book the new 10<br />
person bunkhouse<br />
room. p.2<br />
All Worlds<br />
Pool Party & BBQ<br />
See p.7<br />
Tool SHED o69 BINGO<br />
p..5<br />
The Barracks<br />
Weekly events p. <strong>11</strong><br />
Leather Karaoke<br />
p.47<br />
Com<strong>in</strong>g up<br />
>Halloween p. 12<br />
>P.S. Pride p. 46<br />
>The Desert Rose<br />
Playhouse p 45<br />
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EDITORIAL<br />
DDG IS<br />
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY<br />
DDG Media group<br />
1717 E Vista Ch<strong>in</strong>o A7-480, <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA 92262<br />
888-743-3349 or<br />
FAX 844-800-9700<br />
Volume 23, Issue 10<br />
<strong>Sept</strong> 6 - <strong>Sept</strong> 12, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Inside <strong>This</strong> Week’s Issue<br />
Page 3<br />
“Daily What’s Happen<strong>in</strong>g”<br />
Page 14<br />
“DDG BUSINESS DIRECTORY”<br />
Page 35<br />
15 Insiders Guide<br />
33 Gay Resorts<br />
42 Adrian’s Picks<br />
39 GROUPS/HELP<br />
34 Jersey’s Journal<br />
40 Massage Direc<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
44 THE LAST WORD<br />
27 The Center Schedule<br />
EDITOR: Will Paige<br />
EDITOR: Adrian Ayala<br />
SALES MANAGER Mel<strong>in</strong>da Tremaglio<br />
760-333-8304<br />
FASHION DIRECTOR: Bonny C.<br />
Pearson, Andrew White<br />
Contribut<strong>in</strong>g Writers: Jersey Shore,<br />
Will Paige, Adrian Ayala<br />
Greg Pettis<br />
Contribut<strong>in</strong>g Pho<strong>to</strong>graphers: Marko<br />
Russell, Mike Thomas, Frank Fail<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
David Stanfield<br />
National Representatives<br />
Rivendell Media (212) 242-6863<br />
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Guide<br />
Op<strong>in</strong>ions expressed <strong>in</strong> the DDG<br />
columns do not necessarily reflect<br />
the op<strong>in</strong>ion of the DDG, its staff, or its<br />
advertisers. DDG is not responsible<br />
for claims made by its advertisers, or<br />
the products or services they offer.<br />
List<strong>in</strong>gs, pictures, or advertisements<br />
<strong>in</strong> the DDG should not be construed<br />
<strong>to</strong> represent or reflect the sexual orientation<br />
of any bus<strong>in</strong>ess, its owners,<br />
or its staff. All events are subject <strong>to</strong><br />
change without notice. Any omissions<br />
of events are not <strong>in</strong>tentional.<br />
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14 Bars & Restaurants<br />
40 Classifieds<br />
Astrid Galvan, The Associated Press<br />
On <strong>Sept</strong>ember <strong>11</strong>, 2001, 19 militants associated with the<br />
Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes<br />
and carried out suicide attacks aga<strong>in</strong>st targets <strong>in</strong> the<br />
United States. Today 9-<strong>11</strong> is a part of our his<strong>to</strong>ry. But we<br />
honor its memory because we saw a nation come <strong>to</strong>gether<br />
<strong>to</strong> fight those that seek <strong>to</strong> harm this nation .<br />
We must now protect DACA and stand our ground.<br />
The move <strong>to</strong> resc<strong>in</strong>d DACA is a betrayal <strong>to</strong> our Dreamers.<br />
More than 220,000 Dreamers live <strong>in</strong> California and<br />
I’m ready <strong>to</strong> fight for them. It is cruel <strong>to</strong> turn our back<br />
on them. It’s now on us <strong>to</strong> get Congress <strong>to</strong> vote on the<br />
Dream Act. Call, call, call: (202) 224-3121.<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
SUNSHINE CAFE!<br />
Bars & Restaurants<br />
Featured<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar<br />
& Grille<br />
214 East Arenas Road, PS<br />
(760) 866-1905<br />
Georgie’s Alibi<br />
369 N <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Dr ,<br />
PS CA (760) 325-5533<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio In the Desert<br />
134 East Tahquitz Canyon<br />
Way, PS 7:30am-2pm<br />
(760) 322-3776<br />
Rio Azul - Mexican Style<br />
Rest. & Bar<br />
(760) 992-5641 350 South<br />
Indian Cyn, PS,<br />
Score - The Game bar<br />
301 E Arenas Rd , PS<br />
(760) 327-0753 6:00 am<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe<br />
36815 Cathedral Canyon<br />
Drive, CC<br />
(760) 328-1415 6:00 am<br />
200 S Indian Canyon Dr ,<br />
PS, CA<br />
The Barracks - Leather<br />
Bar 67625 E. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon<br />
Dr. , CC<br />
2:00 pm – 2:00 am<br />
Tool Shed - Leather Bar<br />
600 E Sunny Dunes Rd ,<br />
PS (760) 320-3299<br />
10:00 am – 2:00 am<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
188 S Indian Canyon Dr<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />
Toucan’s Tiki Lounge<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Canyon<br />
Streetbar Arenas rd<br />
Trunks Cat City<br />
Oscar’s Indian/Taqz.<br />
Chill bar Arenas rd<br />
Hunters Arenas rd<br />
HAPPY HOUR<br />
Tryst Everyday-2p -5p<br />
Score - Everyday 6a-8p<br />
Tool Shed - 10a-8p Every<br />
Day.<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio - Everyday<br />
7:30a-2p<br />
Rio Azul Wed-Sun 4p-7p<br />
Barracks Happy Hour 2p<br />
<strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio<br />
Bar & Grille 5$ Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Mimosas w/food<br />
purchase<br />
Spurl<strong>in</strong>e Every day until<br />
8p All day Tue & Wed<br />
BINGO<br />
Score Sat. 12pm<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e (760) 778-4326 Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 16<br />
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Insider’s Guide<br />
Free Entrance Days <strong>in</strong> the National<br />
Parks<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember 30: National Public Lands Day<br />
November <strong>11</strong>-12: Veterans Day Weekend<br />
Disney’s Aladd<strong>in</strong> Dual Language Edition<br />
/ Edicion De Lenguaje Dual<br />
SEPTEMBER 7 - SEPTEMBER 17, <strong>2017</strong><br />
Presented by Los Angeles City Council<br />
member Gil Cedillo and TNH Productions<br />
In Association with El Centro Del<br />
Pueblo and Casa 0101 Theater<br />
College of the Desert Fair<br />
The COD Street Fair features 340 outdoor<br />
vendors offer<strong>in</strong>g new merchandise,<br />
arts, crafts, and a Farmers Market. Open<br />
every <strong>week</strong>end all year, located on the<br />
COD campus. Proceeds benefit college<br />
programs and students. Oc<strong>to</strong>ber through<br />
May, 7 a.m. <strong>to</strong> 2 p.m. and June through<br />
December, 7 a.m <strong>to</strong> noon. The Street Fair<br />
is located on the beautiful College of the<br />
Desert campus (43-500 Monterey Avenue).Free<br />
park<strong>in</strong>g, free admission and<br />
free enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. For more <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
please call (760) 636-7957.<br />
Sunday Day Pool Party at All Worlds<br />
Resorts <strong>11</strong>:30 - 5pm with DJ Adrian,<br />
writer of Adrian’s Picks.<br />
Thursday Night Village Fest <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, from 7:00PM-10:00PM (Summer<br />
hours June-<strong>Sept</strong>ember).<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
Happy Hour 2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
WED. SEPT 6<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
BINGO<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Special Chicken Enchiladas<br />
Tool Shed Wed. & Sat.<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM $12.95<br />
12PM 0-69 B<strong>in</strong>go<br />
6:00 AM Score $2 Roll<strong>in</strong>g<br />
4:00pm<br />
Rock Bottles all day<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 Georgie’s Alibi B<strong>in</strong>go<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast !!<br />
Every Monday night at<br />
Special Chili Relleno & Eggs<br />
5:00 PM<br />
7PM<br />
$9.75, Lunch Special Bacon Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Every day until<br />
Guacamole Cheeseburger 5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day<br />
8p All day Tue & Wed<br />
$10.95<br />
7:30 AM<br />
8:00 PM<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $3.95 ern Video Night<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Country & West-<br />
KARAOKE<br />
Well Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>is Chill AJ Karaoke<br />
8:00 AM<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Tryst Wednesday 9pm<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Barracks Underwear Night Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5 with DJ Sir Doggie<br />
On the Patio with KJ Mar<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 PM<br />
Jovi every Sunday and<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
Hunters underwear contest Wednesday at 8PM<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Thursday and<br />
THURS. SEPT 7<br />
Hour 10am-8pm $3 Jager<br />
Sunday 9pm<br />
Shots All Day Long<br />
6:00 AM<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
POOL<br />
Tool Shed The Orig<strong>in</strong>al $4 Budweiser 25 ounce cans<br />
O-69 B<strong>in</strong>go at 12 Noon all day<br />
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast DAY Tues.<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour Special Carne Asada and Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM 2:00 PM Tryst Eggs $10.25, Lunch Special 8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament.<br />
Bar and Lounge Open - Meatloaf or Meatloaf Sand- Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 18<br />
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wich $9.75<br />
THURS. SEPT 7<br />
7:30 AM<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $3.95<br />
Well Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>is<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open 2:00pm Happy hour<br />
til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Daily D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special $9.95<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special NY Strip Steak with<br />
a fully loaded baked pota<strong>to</strong><br />
and veggies $17.95<br />
4:00pm<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day 2 for 1 Rio Margaritas<br />
with the $2 Crispy<br />
Tacos<br />
6:00 PM<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs VillageFest<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Drive Street<br />
fair<br />
Chill Bar Deserts only M4M<br />
Strip Club<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Pool Tournament<br />
(Cash Prize)<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Barracks The Underground-<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>k specials for those<br />
<strong>in</strong> Jockstraps, underwear,<br />
Fetish gear or leather 9pm<br />
till clos<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Karaoke<br />
Tool Shed Underwear Night<br />
(Happy Hour prices for<br />
those <strong>in</strong> underwear)<br />
POOL<br />
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL<br />
DAY Tues.<br />
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament.<br />
LATE FOOD<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar<br />
& Grille Open until 3AM<br />
Friday & Saturday<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
PAINT NITE! with select<br />
WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM<br />
@Azul<br />
SUNDAYS The Barracks<br />
beer bust<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar &<br />
Grill -Drag me Brunch<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Champaign<br />
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FRI. SEPT 8<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
6:00 AM Score $7 Belvedere<br />
Vodka all day<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special California Chipotle<br />
Benedict $10.50, Lunch Special<br />
Fish and Chips $10.25<br />
7:30 AM<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $3.95<br />
Well Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>is<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 AM<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Daily D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special $9.95<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special BBQ Spare Ribs Half<br />
Rack for 16.95; Full Rack for<br />
18.95<br />
4:00pm<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1 !!<br />
5:00 PM<br />
Hunters fur Night<br />
8:00 PM<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Showtunes<br />
9:00 PM<br />
Georgie’s Alibi P<strong>in</strong>k Lemonade<br />
Variety Hour every<br />
Friday at 9pm<br />
SAT. SEPT 9<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour until 8 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast Special<br />
Pork Chili Verde Omelet<br />
or burri<strong>to</strong> $9.95 or salmon<br />
Benedict $10.95<br />
7:30 AM<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Everyday Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $3.95 Well<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>is<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
POOL<br />
Tool Shed Free Pool ALL<br />
DAY Tues.<br />
Thurs. 7pm & Sun. 1PM<br />
8 Ball <strong>to</strong>urnament.<br />
LATE FOOD<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Patio Bar<br />
& Grille Open until 3AM<br />
Friday & Saturday<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
PAINT NITE! with<br />
Instruc<strong>to</strong>r Jessica Garday<br />
visit pa<strong>in</strong>tnite.com on<br />
select WEDNESDAYS AT<br />
7PM @Azul<br />
Rio Azul Mexican Bar &<br />
Grill -Drag me Brunch<br />
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Rio Azul Mexican Bar & Grill. See page 19<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5 and<br />
$6 Hand-crafted Bacon Bloody<br />
SUN. SEPT 10<br />
Mary’s<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
6:00 AM<br />
SAT. SEPT 9 Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$4 Cucumber or Southern Tool Shed Wed. & Sat.<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 AM<br />
Mary all day<br />
12PM 0-69 B<strong>in</strong>go<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour<br />
7:00 AM<br />
SUNDAYS The Barracks<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast<br />
beer bust<br />
all day<br />
Special Eggs Benedict<br />
12:00 PM<br />
$10.25<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Score B<strong>in</strong>go<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Champagne! $3.95<br />
Tool Shed B<strong>in</strong>go! Noon <strong>to</strong> 2 P<strong>in</strong>occhio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
PM (2 dr<strong>in</strong>k m<strong>in</strong>imum) Champagne! $3.95 Well<br />
Rio Azul Drag Brunch<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>is. Get a every Sunday – doors<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour Mart<strong>in</strong>i BURGER!<br />
open at <strong>11</strong> AM show at<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Noon.<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open Bongo Johnny’s Everyday Barrack’s World Famous<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
Sunday Beer Bust starts at<br />
3:00 PM<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon 2pm. Food, fun, and <strong>to</strong>ns<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Daily D<strong>in</strong>ner Bloody Mary’s<br />
of hot men. Fast service.<br />
Special $9.95<br />
10:00 AM<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Get there early and stake<br />
Tool Shed Beer Bust (All<br />
Bongo Johnny’s D<strong>in</strong>ner Special<br />
Prime Rib 18.95<br />
out your piece of the huge<br />
Day!)Draft Bud or Bud<br />
patio.<br />
Light $1.75 (All Day)<br />
8:00 PM<br />
<strong>11</strong>:00 AM<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Showtunes<br />
Rio Azul Open Happy Hour On the Patio with KJ Mar<br />
9:00 PM<br />
5-7 PM $5 House Margarita’s<br />
all day<br />
Wednesday at 8PM<br />
Jovi every Sunday and<br />
Barracks Fetish Patio Party:<br />
Cruise night on the Patio w/DJ<br />
Rio Azul Drag Brunch<br />
Mixie<br />
every Sunday – doors open<br />
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M J Cus<strong>to</strong>m Furniture<br />
FLOOR SAMPLE SALE<br />
ON NOW<br />
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DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
at <strong>11</strong> AM show at Noon.<br />
SUN. SEPT 10<br />
12:00 PM<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Disco Drag<br />
Brunch Every Sunday til 3.<br />
1:00 PM<br />
Tool Shed Pool Tournament<br />
(Cash Prize)<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barrack’s World Famous<br />
Sunday Beer Bust and Sunday<br />
Night Social featur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
DJ Mixie <strong>in</strong> the DJ Booth<br />
from 2-7 and Dj Sir Doggy<br />
and DJ Luis from 7-<strong>11</strong> (Alternat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>week</strong>s)<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge Open<br />
2:00pm Happy hour til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Daily D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special$9.95<br />
8:00 PM<br />
Toucans 2016 Queen Of<br />
The desert TOMMI ROSE<br />
& THE PLAYGIRLS Drag<br />
Revue on Sunday night 2<br />
shows<br />
9:00 PM<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Karaoke<br />
10:00 PM<br />
Barracks Jockstrap Pool<br />
MON. SEPT <strong>11</strong><br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$7 Belvedere Vodka all day<br />
7:30 AM<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Bot<strong>to</strong>mless<br />
Champagne! $3.95 Well<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>is. Get a<br />
Mart<strong>in</strong>i BURGER!<br />
7:30 AM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special Pork Chile Verde<br />
Omelet or Burri<strong>to</strong> $9.95<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm $2 All Well<br />
Dr<strong>in</strong>ks, All Day!<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
SIGNATURE<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Karaoke<br />
On the Patio with KJ Mar<br />
Jovi every Sunday and<br />
Wednesday at 8PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast<br />
specials all <strong>week</strong>. Great<br />
locals hangout for down<br />
home breakfast<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
next <strong>to</strong> hard rock is an<br />
alternative <strong>gay</strong> bar, with<br />
an eclectic mix of locals<br />
and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment folk.<br />
Tool Shed Pool Tournament<br />
(Cash Prize)<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Tuesday $2 Bud<br />
Light drafts, $3.25 we’ll<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>ks and $6 mixed<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>ks with Ti<strong>to</strong>’s vodka.<br />
Show up early and stick<br />
around for Retrovision,<br />
start<strong>in</strong>g at 8PM.<br />
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W O R K O U T G Y M<br />
P A L M S P R I N G S<br />
$12 DAY PASSES<br />
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS<br />
SEE GYM FOR DETAILS<br />
NO CONTRACTS<br />
GROUP CLASSES INCLUDED • TRAINERS AVAILABLE<br />
CARDIO WITH PERSONAL TV’S • FREE WEIGHTS AND MACHINES<br />
TRX • LOCKERS • SHOWERS<br />
MEN’S SAUNA • FREE WIFI • FREE COFFEE<br />
2100 N PALM CANYON DR., SUITE C100<br />
(BEHIND TOUCAN’S TIKI LOUNGE)<br />
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262<br />
WORKOUT GYM HOURS:<br />
MON-FRI: 5:00AM - 8:00PM<br />
SAT-SUN: 8:00AM - 6:00PM<br />
(760) 325-4600<br />
W W W . W O R K O U T G Y M P S . C O M<br />
The Center<br />
ciation<br />
See page 41 for directions.<br />
7:00 – 8:30PM – Desert Fetish Authority<br />
Idea Lab<br />
Wednesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 6th<br />
7:00 AM – Crystal Meth Anon(C-<br />
7:30 – 9:00PM – CMA<br />
MA)<br />
Friday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 8th<br />
10:00 – <strong>11</strong>:00AM – Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g/<br />
9:00AM – 12:00PM – Immigration<br />
Intermediate Tai Chi<br />
Legal Assistance<br />
10:00AM – Drop-<strong>in</strong> Draw<strong>in</strong>g<br />
9:30 – 10:30AM – Bra<strong>in</strong>s and Balance<br />
Drop-<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>11</strong>:00AM – 3:00PM – HICAP Medicare<br />
Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
10:30AM – Men’s Chat Group<br />
1:00 PM – Open Play Bridge<br />
1:00 PM – HIV Rapid Test<strong>in</strong>g<br />
7:00 PM – Narcotics Anon<br />
3:00 – 4:30PM – Caregiver Support<br />
7:00 – 8:00PM – CMA<br />
Group<br />
7:00 – 9:00PM – PS Leather Order<br />
7:30 – 8:30PM – CMA<br />
of the Desert<br />
7:30 – 9:00PM – Desert Fetish Authority<br />
Open Discussion<br />
Thursday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 7th<br />
10:00 – <strong>11</strong>:00AM – 50 + Fit<br />
Saturday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 9th<br />
10:30 – <strong>11</strong>:30AM – Nasty Women<br />
9:00 – <strong>11</strong>:00AM – Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g American<br />
Sign Language<br />
Chatt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>11</strong>:30AM – 12:30PM – Bra<strong>in</strong>s and<br />
1:00 PM – Creative Writ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Balance Drop-<strong>in</strong><br />
Sunday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 10th<br />
6:00 PM – Food Bank<br />
10:00AM – Reignite M<strong>in</strong>istries<br />
7:00 – 9:00PM – CODA<br />
1:00 PM – Great Sober Sex Forum<br />
7:00 – 8:30PM – Gay Rodeo For over Asso-<br />
6:00 – 7:30PM – CMA<br />
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Monday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember <strong>11</strong>th<br />
9:00PM – Open Play Bridge<br />
10:00 – <strong>11</strong>:30AM – Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g/Intermediate<br />
Tai Chi<br />
<strong>11</strong>:30AM – 12:30PM – 50 + Fit<br />
1:00 PM – P<strong>in</strong>ochle Open Play<br />
5:00 – 7:00PM – PS Frontrunners<br />
and Walkers<br />
6:30 – 9:30PM – Mahjong<br />
6:30 – 7:30PM - CMA<br />
7:00 – 8:30PM – Spiritual Meditation<br />
and Mediumship<br />
Tuesday, <strong>Sept</strong>ember 12th<br />
10:30 – <strong>11</strong>:15AM – Zumba Gold<br />
12:30 – 2:30PM – Bereavement<br />
Group<br />
1:30 – 3:30PM – Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g Spanish<br />
4:00 – 5:00PM – Prostate Cancer<br />
Support Group<br />
4:30 – 5:30PM – Gentle Yoga<br />
5:00 – 7:00PM – Liv<strong>in</strong>g Bold<br />
6:30 – 9:00PM – Trans Counsel<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Group
DAILY WHAT’S HAPPENING<br />
6:00 AM<br />
Score Happy Hour til 8 PM<br />
$2 PBR Tallboys and Free<br />
Pool all day<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Breakfast<br />
Special 1/2 French <strong>to</strong>ast w/<br />
bacon, eggs $8.75, Lunch<br />
Special 1/2 sandwich/soup<br />
or salad $8.75<br />
7:30 AM<br />
P<strong>in</strong>occhio Everyday Bot-<br />
GTE General Telephone Company 1934. now Georgie’s Alibi<br />
<strong>to</strong>mless Champagne! $3.95<br />
MON. SEPT <strong>11</strong> Well Dr<strong>in</strong>ks & Mart<strong>in</strong>i<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open Happy hour til 8pm<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Daily D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special $9.95<br />
4:00 pm<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1<br />
!!<br />
7:00 PM<br />
Barracks Pool Tournament<br />
at the followed by free pizza<br />
at 9pm<br />
8:00 PM<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e Showtunes<br />
TUE. SEPT 12<br />
8:00 AM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s Everyday<br />
Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Mimosas $5<br />
and $6 Hand-crafted Bacon<br />
Bloody Mary’s<br />
10:00 AM<br />
Tool Shed Open - Happy<br />
Hour 10am-8pm Leather<br />
Night. If <strong>in</strong> leather get Draft<br />
Bud or Bud Light $2 Free<br />
Pool All Day!<br />
2:00 PM<br />
Tryst Bar and Lounge<br />
Open 2:00pm Happy hour<br />
til 8pm<br />
Barracks Open Happy Hour<br />
2p <strong>to</strong> 8PM<br />
3:00 PM<br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe Daily D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special $9.99<br />
8:00pm Spurl<strong>in</strong>e Retrovision<br />
show, with videos from the<br />
70’s, 80’s, and 90’s<br />
4:00 PM<br />
Bongo Johnny’s D<strong>in</strong>ner<br />
Special Bot<strong>to</strong>mless Spaghetti<br />
7.95<br />
Alibi Azul until 7pm 2-4-1<br />
7:30 PM<br />
Thankful for our volunteers fight<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Georgie’s Alibi Cabaret HJV<br />
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Why Political<br />
Platforms Matter<br />
We def<strong>in</strong>e a political party by its platform<br />
or platform as a “formal set of pr<strong>in</strong>cipal<br />
goals which are supported by a political<br />
party or <strong>in</strong>dividual candidate, <strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong><br />
appeal <strong>to</strong> the general public, for the ultimate<br />
purpose of garner<strong>in</strong>g the general public’s<br />
support and votes about complicated<br />
<strong>to</strong>pics or issues.”<br />
But that is pure bullshit and we are <strong>in</strong> a sea<br />
change of conservative ideals. To many,<br />
conservative values would be a welcome<br />
change. But the racism, xenophobia, &<br />
misogyny leveled aga<strong>in</strong>st some of us has<br />
been used <strong>to</strong> put my ass back <strong>in</strong> the bad<br />
group and that fuck<strong>in</strong>g oppresses me off.<br />
I don’t care if you love Trump, Sanders, or<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong>n but if what your hate has a basis<br />
<strong>in</strong> bigotry, then you are the enemy of the<br />
people. Trump is the enemy of the people<br />
because of his hate, not because he is stupid,<br />
the voters are the stupid ones <strong>to</strong> trust<br />
his great and powerful lie.<br />
But there is an easy fix<br />
Step 1 Ask a close buddy if you seem racist<br />
<strong>to</strong> them. Avoid the ones you know are racist.<br />
Step 2 educate your self so that you can<br />
spot fake news from real and maybe biased<br />
news.<br />
A good place <strong>to</strong> start is the party platforms,<br />
have you read it? Ever? If your buddies<br />
tell you it does not matter, get new buddies.<br />
The old buddies are count<strong>in</strong>g on your<br />
stupidity <strong>to</strong> get their buddies. When a<br />
politician mentions an issue, look it up on<br />
their web site, if its not there they just lied.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ally if you catch them <strong>in</strong> one lie, move<br />
on, they will lie aga<strong>in</strong> and aga<strong>in</strong>. The sad<br />
truth is not all politicians are liars but people<br />
often elect liars because they say what<br />
they want <strong>to</strong> hear.<br />
I have added both platforms <strong>to</strong> our Desert<br />
Daily Guide Facebook Page.<br />
You can learn about each party’s abortion<br />
policy. And its very tell<strong>in</strong>g about how they<br />
treat voter’s rights.<br />
Democrats Pledge: “We believe unequivocally,<br />
like the majority of Americans, that<br />
every woman should have access <strong>to</strong> quality<br />
reproductive health care services, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
safe and legal abortion.”<br />
Republicans Pledge: “Abortion should be<br />
illegal <strong>in</strong> all cases and the Constitution<br />
should ve amended <strong>to</strong> ban the procedure.”<br />
The Democrats say HELL YES! or whatever<br />
on <strong>gay</strong> marriage, the Republicans <strong>in</strong>sist<br />
their right <strong>to</strong> hate <strong>gay</strong>s was s<strong>to</strong>len by activist<br />
judges.<br />
That is the po<strong>in</strong>t. Giv<strong>in</strong>g a party power at<br />
the locals level helps them <strong>to</strong> develop a susta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
presidential election.<br />
#beforeyouvote<br />
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AdamsArtExpose’<br />
AMERICAN COMICS, MANGA, AND ANIME, WITH LGBTQ<br />
THEMES<br />
The evolution of comics and manga,(the<br />
Japanese version of comics), <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> animated<br />
and live action motion pictures has also<br />
evolved <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> updat<strong>in</strong>g the personal lives of<br />
some of the primary characters <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> who<br />
they really are <strong>in</strong> their sexuality.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>clusion of LBBTQ characters <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong><br />
comics and manga has been gradual <strong>in</strong><br />
Japan. Japanese culture has passively<br />
accepted the ris<strong>in</strong>g realization of LGBTQ<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals <strong>in</strong> their society. In the U.S. the<br />
<strong>in</strong>clusion of LGBTQ people has become<br />
more evident <strong>in</strong> the past decade. There is<br />
still a rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g segment of the U.S. population<br />
that has been reject<strong>in</strong>g the reality of<br />
society.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g the past two years, the controversial<br />
characters of Apollo and Midnighter<br />
have arisen as part of the DC comics super<br />
hero stable. These two characters have<br />
been openly <strong>gay</strong> and show their affection<br />
for each other <strong>in</strong> the comic series as the<br />
attached illustration <strong>in</strong> this article demonstrates.<br />
The character of Cat Woman has<br />
always depicted her as bi sexual. Batman<br />
and Rob<strong>in</strong> have always been questionable<br />
as <strong>to</strong> their actual relationship. Archi Comics<br />
who has featured Archie Andrews as the<br />
lead character has been available for nearly<br />
70 years. Archie evolved from an adolescent<br />
mischievous character <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a more<br />
mature <strong>in</strong>dividual. In the last published<br />
issue of Archie, he was murdered by tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a bullet from an assass<strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong> protect his GAY<br />
best friend who was runn<strong>in</strong>g for the office<br />
of Sena<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
depicted as passive <strong>to</strong> respectful <strong>in</strong>dividuals.<br />
In <strong>gay</strong> anime, many of the characters<br />
are depicted as oversexed and sometimes<br />
not honest <strong>in</strong> their sexuality. Relationships<br />
have been shown as somewhat abusive as<br />
opposed <strong>to</strong> hav<strong>in</strong>g a genu<strong>in</strong>e romantic relationship.<br />
Lesbians are usually given more<br />
diverse characters with <strong>in</strong>volvement <strong>in</strong> a<br />
variety of issues.<br />
Their sexuality is more romantically portrayed<br />
and is popular with straight guys<br />
<strong>in</strong> Japan. Trans characters are generally<br />
portrayed as unusual but acceptance and<br />
understand<strong>in</strong>g of the legitimacy of transexual<br />
people is ga<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g acceptance.<br />
The realization of the diversity of human<br />
sexuality and gradual acceptance ot this<br />
diversity is gradually be<strong>in</strong>g depicted <strong>in</strong> the<br />
super hero and comic/anime world.<br />
Questions, Comments, Suggestions, contact[<br />
adamsartexpose@gmail.com<br />
Questions, Commesnts, Suggestions,<br />
contact - adamsartexpose@gmail.com<br />
In Japan, LGBTQ characters have been<br />
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Karaoke On The Patio at Alibi Azul every<br />
Wednesday and Sunday Night Hosted by K.J.<br />
Mar Jovi at 8:00 PM<br />
CALENDAR ,PARTIES AND MORE!<br />
McCormick’s <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Collec<strong>to</strong>r Car<br />
Auction <strong>week</strong>end Nov 17<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Art Museum has l<strong>in</strong>ed up a summer<br />
of fun with a variety of family-friendly<br />
programs and free admission every Thursday<br />
from Noon <strong>to</strong> 8 p.m.<br />
The Center’s 8th Annual Center Stage Gala<br />
Friday, Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 27 Riviera <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
5:30PM Reception 7PM D<strong>in</strong>ner & Showtime<br />
9PM After-party<br />
Tennis? Free court time is available at DeMuth<br />
Park, <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs High School, and Ruth<br />
Hardy Park.<br />
C<strong>in</strong>ema Diverse: The <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Gay &<br />
Lesbian Film Festival <strong>Sept</strong> 21<br />
Modernism Week Fall Preview <strong>week</strong>end OCT<br />
21<br />
BILLBOARD® DANCE CHART TOPPING<br />
ARTIST ROBIN S, INTERNATIONAL DJ’s<br />
THE PERRY TWINS AND DANCE DIVA<br />
PEPPER MASHAY TO HEADLINE HAL-<br />
LOWEEN PALM SPRINGS<br />
WWW.HALLOWEENPALMSPRINGS.COM<br />
Registration for the Costume Contest beg<strong>in</strong>s at<br />
6:00p.m at the <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Gay Men’s Chorus<br />
booth<br />
SEPTEMBER HITS<br />
In Search Of A White Whale: The Classics of<br />
Filmmaker John Hus<strong>to</strong>n<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>ember <strong>2017</strong>: <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Community<br />
Theatre’s Famous Filmmaker<br />
Series presents the works of Direc<strong>to</strong>r John<br />
Hus<strong>to</strong>n All films are shown at the Camelot<br />
Theatres <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
ASPHALT JUNGLE- Saturday, 09/02, 8:00<br />
p.m.<br />
THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING- Sunday,<br />
09/03, 8:00 p.m.<br />
CASINO ROYAL- Saturday, 09/09, 8:00 p.m.<br />
TREASURE OF THE SIERRA MADRE- Sunday,<br />
09/10, 8:00 p.m.<br />
MOBY DICK- Saturday, 09/16, 8:00 p.m.<br />
RED BADGE OF COURAGE- Sunday, 09/17,<br />
8:00 p.m.<br />
A FAREWELL TO ARMS- Saturday, 09/30,<br />
8:00 p.m.<br />
Want more?! There is more. The complete<br />
schedule is posted on the Camelot Theatres<br />
Facebook page and<br />
the <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Cultural Center homepage<br />
(www.thepalmspr<strong>in</strong>gsculturalcenter.org).<br />
Annual <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs International Film<br />
Festival Jan 2 - Jan 15<br />
DRIVE BY Famous address<br />
Liberace 226 Alejo Road/501 Belardo Road,<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Greater <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs LGBT Pride <strong>week</strong>end Dean Mart<strong>in</strong> <strong>11</strong>23 Via Monte Vista, <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Nov 2<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. —<br />
Covered California’s Board<br />
of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong>ok action<br />
Thursday <strong>to</strong> promote stability<br />
of the <strong>in</strong>dividual health<br />
<strong>in</strong>surance market and <strong>to</strong><br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> provide consumers<br />
with choice and the<br />
lowest rates possible <strong>in</strong> the<br />
face of persistent national<br />
uncerta<strong>in</strong>ty.<br />
“The lack of clarity and direction at the<br />
federal level cont<strong>in</strong>ues <strong>to</strong> be a challenge,<br />
and Covered California is do<strong>in</strong>g everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
it can <strong>to</strong> stabilize the market and protect<br />
consumers,” said Peter V. Lee, executive<br />
direc<strong>to</strong>r of Covered California. “A stable<br />
market is critical for millions of consumers,<br />
and Covered California is show<strong>in</strong>g how it<br />
can be done.”<br />
“We have a way <strong>to</strong> protect consumers, but it<br />
is complicated and will cause unnecessary<br />
confusion and anxiety. Therefore, we are<br />
extend<strong>in</strong>g our deadl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>to</strong> give Congress<br />
time <strong>to</strong> act when they return <strong>in</strong> <strong>Sept</strong>ember,”<br />
said California Health and Human Services<br />
Secretary and Covered California Board<br />
Chair Diana Dooley. “We are heartened by<br />
the bipartisan discussions that put consumers<br />
first, but we can’t wait past <strong>Sept</strong>. 30.”<br />
Covered California announced three items<br />
that are all geared <strong>to</strong>ward provid<strong>in</strong>g certa<strong>in</strong>ty<br />
and stability <strong>to</strong> consumers:<br />
Covered California will wait until <strong>Sept</strong>. 30<br />
<strong>to</strong> decide whether its health plans must add<br />
a cost-shar<strong>in</strong>g reduction (CSR) surcharge<br />
<strong>to</strong> Silver-tier plans. Health plans are required<br />
<strong>to</strong> offer cost-shar<strong>in</strong>g reductions <strong>to</strong><br />
lower-<strong>in</strong>come consumers, <strong>in</strong> the form of<br />
lower copays and deductibles, which help<br />
reduce out-of-pocket costs when consumers<br />
access care. For the past four years, the<br />
federal government has directly reimbursed<br />
the health <strong>in</strong>surance companies for those<br />
costs, but that cont<strong>in</strong>ued fund<strong>in</strong>g rema<strong>in</strong>s<br />
<strong>in</strong> question. Without any firm commitment<br />
<strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ue those reimbursements<br />
through 2018, Silver-tier consumers will see<br />
an additional CSR surcharge — averag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
12.4 percent — on the gross price of their<br />
premiums. If Congress and the president<br />
decide <strong>to</strong> fund CSRs by <strong>Sept</strong>. 30, rates for<br />
Silver-tier plans could<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Barry Manilow announces “A Gift Of Love IV” <strong>to</strong> benefit 25 Coachella Valley charities, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
yours truly – The Center! Concerts are scheduled for December 12, 13, 15, 16 and<br />
17, and will feature his hit songs and holiday favorites. Tickets are on sale NOW exclusively<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e at www.agif<strong>to</strong>floveiv.com or by phone at (424) 298-4818.<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
RESORTS PALM SPRINGS STYLE<br />
CCBC Resort 760 324-1350 See page 2<br />
CCBC is the largest cloth<strong>in</strong>g optional Gay<br />
men’s resort <strong>in</strong> Southern California.<br />
Located just a few m<strong>in</strong>utes from down<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, Our 3.5 acre fantasy playground<br />
is perfect for <strong>week</strong>end get-aways<br />
and extended stays.<br />
ALL WORLDS RESORTS 760-323-7505<br />
See page 7.<br />
Largest Down<strong>to</strong>wn <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort:<br />
featur<strong>in</strong>g over 3.5 acres with seven pools,<br />
four hot tubs and lot’s of “fun” aimed at <strong>gay</strong><br />
men. Day and night passes are available<br />
everyday. One of the most popular Men’s<br />
resort <strong>in</strong> <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs and home of the<br />
famous Sunday BBQ Pool Party.<br />
Chaps Inn 760 327-8222 See page 18<br />
Don’t stay where the boys are ….. stay<br />
where the men are! Swim <strong>in</strong> or laze by<br />
the heated salt water pool, enjoy the spa,<br />
cool mist<strong>in</strong>g system and steam room! Play<br />
<strong>in</strong> the outdoor sl<strong>in</strong>g or Sa<strong>in</strong>t Andrew’s<br />
cross. Chaps Inn is a cloth<strong>in</strong>g optional 10-<br />
room resort owned and operated by two<br />
British transplants and life partners, Stuart<br />
and Ian.<br />
TRIANGLE INN 760-322-7993<br />
555 E. San Lorenzo Rd<br />
92264 <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs CA<br />
Romantic and relax<strong>in</strong>g or fun and frisky. At<br />
the Triangle Inn <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, the choice<br />
is yours. <strong>This</strong> award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g, and his<strong>to</strong>ric<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort is a feast for all your<br />
senses, with a special flair for Southern<br />
(California) hospitality.<br />
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JERSEY’S JOURNAL by jersey Shore<br />
I have <strong>to</strong> take this time <strong>to</strong> write about the<br />
one sav<strong>in</strong>g grace <strong>in</strong> my life, my dog, Mr.<br />
Smokey. Who knew a small, n<strong>in</strong>e-pound<br />
Chihuahua mix would be a life saver. And I<br />
mean that literally. I was close <strong>to</strong> a path <strong>in</strong><br />
life and <strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong>stant, a kiss from a dog can<br />
snap you out of any bad decision.<br />
He is registered as a security dog. It’s no<br />
lie. Pets are not just for physical disabilities,<br />
they can most def<strong>in</strong>itely help mentally<br />
and I’m so glad that I have Mr. Smokey, or<br />
“Smokers”, as I refer <strong>to</strong> him at times. That’s<br />
his pet name. Yes, that small pun was<br />
<strong>in</strong>tended. Did you notice it?<br />
It’s the unconditional love they give you.<br />
Unlike our fair-weather humans, who<br />
change their attitude more than they<br />
change their underwear.<br />
I often wonder what goes on <strong>in</strong> a pet’s<br />
bra<strong>in</strong> for them <strong>to</strong> just give love without<br />
any question. You feed them and give them<br />
belly rubs and they are loyal for life. People<br />
could learn from animals.<br />
Weren’t animals on Earth before people? It<br />
is evolution not creationism. “God” didn’t<br />
po<strong>in</strong>t his f<strong>in</strong>ger and give us Adam and Eve<br />
and the rest of the population was left <strong>to</strong><br />
that! Get real.<br />
So, from all that <strong>in</strong>sanity came my little<br />
companion, Mr. Smokey. A true friend<br />
than most humans. I communicate with<br />
humans better because of Smokey. I hope<br />
people realize that sometimes we can learn<br />
from th<strong>in</strong>gs we don’t associate as up <strong>to</strong><br />
our level. We dismiss so many th<strong>in</strong>gs that<br />
appear directly <strong>in</strong> our faces. Open your<br />
eyes and th<strong>in</strong>k. Why am I gett<strong>in</strong>g unconditional<br />
love from one and a whole bunch of<br />
confused drama from another? Does one<br />
know someth<strong>in</strong>g the other doesn’t? Who<br />
knows. All I know is all you need is love.<br />
Unconditional love!<br />
Peace, Love and unconditional Love, Jersey<br />
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BUSINESS SERVICES<br />
ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT<br />
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum 760-329-7610<br />
McCallum Adobe 760-323-8297<br />
Ruddy’s General S<strong>to</strong>re Museum 760-327-<br />
2156<br />
Indian Canyons 760-323-6018<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Aerial Tram 760-325-1449<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Air Museum 760-778-6262<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Art Museum 760-325-7186<br />
Sunnylands 760-328-2829<br />
Pat<strong>to</strong>n Memorial Museum 760-227-3483<br />
Joshua Tree National park 760-367-5500<br />
ADULT BOOK STORE<br />
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />
ADULT FETISH AND TOYS<br />
*Gear Leather & Fetish 760 322-3363<br />
*Hidden Joy 760 328-1694<br />
*Q Trad<strong>in</strong>g 760 416-7150<br />
ART GALLERY<br />
Sebastian’s Gallery Appraisals - Antiques<br />
F<strong>in</strong>e Art - Estate sales and liquidation<br />
69040 E. <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon drive, Cathedral<br />
City. Nudes Art 760-202-0582<br />
ATTORNEYS<br />
*Joseph Rhea legal crim<strong>in</strong>al law human<br />
rights 760 322-3001<br />
Matthew J Hunter Estate plann<strong>in</strong>g bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
law 760-898-2984<br />
BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
Account<strong>in</strong>g and Bookkeep<strong>in</strong>g<br />
“Bookkeep<strong>in</strong>g for Seniors” We’ll Come <strong>to</strong><br />
Your Home Or Meet At Our Office. We<br />
can help with: Bill pay<strong>in</strong>g and bank reconciliation,<br />
Moni<strong>to</strong>r Income and Expenses,<br />
Audit Medical Bills, Assist <strong>in</strong> compil<strong>in</strong>g tax<br />
document, IRS problem solv<strong>in</strong>g and much<br />
more… Call us <strong>to</strong>day for a free consultation<br />
(760) 322-40<strong>11</strong> / 140 N. Lur<strong>in</strong>g Drive,<br />
Ste. G <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA 92262<br />
Computer Service<br />
CONCIERGE-STYLE COMPUTER SUP-<br />
PORT I AM NOT MAC-PHOBIC!<br />
Desk<strong>to</strong>ps, lap<strong>to</strong>ps, Internet/wireless<br />
connectivity, virus remediation. Cater<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> locals & resort/out-of-<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
guests. Reasonable rates Call Ed Lefkowitz<br />
sunnyDconsult<strong>in</strong>g (760) 483-3<strong>11</strong>5.<br />
sunnydconsult<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
BAR/PUBS<br />
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533<br />
*Rio Azul 760-992-5641<br />
*Score 760-327-0753<br />
*Tool Shed 760-320-3299<br />
*The Barracks 760-321-9688<br />
*Tryst Bar 760-832-6046<br />
CONCRETE<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
FURNITURE<br />
*MJ Cus<strong>to</strong>m Furniture 760 779-0303<br />
HAULING & MOVING<br />
RED’S HAULING - DUMP RUNS Dump<br />
runs. Real Estate Repo Cleanups. 760-<br />
288-6956<br />
GYMS<br />
*WorkOUT Gym 760 325-4600<br />
SHOPPING<br />
Gifts, BOOKS and Cards<br />
*Q TRADING 760 416-7150<br />
LEATHER GEAR TOYS<br />
*Gear Leather and Fetish 760-322-3363<br />
gearleather.com 650 E. Sunny Dunes<br />
Leather Repair<br />
Off Ramp Leathers 760-778-2798<br />
www.offrampleathers.com New and used<br />
leather and fetish/BSDM gear. Alterations<br />
and repairs from saddle-patch<strong>in</strong>g<br />
your well-loved Levis <strong>to</strong> refurbish<strong>in</strong>g your<br />
prized leathers. Or get measured for a new<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>m leather outfit handmade by Paul.<br />
Great selection of consignment items. 650<br />
E. Sunny Dunes Rd., Unit 3, <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
CA 92264<br />
MATRIMONY SPIRITUALITY<br />
Bloom In the Desert M<strong>in</strong>istries<br />
760 327-3802<br />
PAINTERS<br />
PET GROOMING<br />
760<br />
POSTAL SERVICES<br />
*Postal <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs 760 864-1401<br />
*UPS S<strong>to</strong>re 760 324-8184<br />
RESTAURANTS<br />
*Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e Cafe 760-328-1415<br />
*Bongo Johnny’s 760-866-1905<br />
*P<strong>in</strong>occhio’s 760-322-3776<br />
* Rio Azul 760 992-5641<br />
*Georgie’s Alibi (760) 325-5533<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 32<br />
move forward without the added CSR surcharge.<br />
If no decisions on CSR fund<strong>in</strong>g are made by<br />
<strong>Sept</strong>. 30, the gross or <strong>to</strong>tal premium would<br />
reflect this CSR surcharge for consumers<br />
with Silver-tier plans who receive subsidies.<br />
However, <strong>in</strong> most cases, consumers would<br />
not see a “net” change <strong>in</strong> what they would<br />
pay s<strong>in</strong>ce their premium tax credit would<br />
also <strong>in</strong>crease.<br />
The board adopted new contract language<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide carriers with more assurances<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g this time of unprecedented uncerta<strong>in</strong>ty<br />
<strong>in</strong> order <strong>to</strong> maximize consumer<br />
choice and participation <strong>in</strong> 2018 with the<br />
lowest rates possible. If a carrier <strong>in</strong>curs<br />
unanticipated losses <strong>in</strong> 2018 due <strong>to</strong> changes<br />
<strong>in</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g federal policies or other uncerta<strong>in</strong>ties,<br />
such as the lack of enforc<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual mandate, the carrier will be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> request a recoupment of those losses<br />
over a three-year period (plan years 2019 <strong>to</strong><br />
2021). Also, if a carrier experiences unanticipated<br />
profits due <strong>to</strong> changes <strong>in</strong> exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
federal policies, such as the resumption of<br />
a re<strong>in</strong>surance fund, they will fac<strong>to</strong>r those<br />
profits <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> their rates over the next one <strong>to</strong><br />
three plan years.<br />
The board approved an <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>to</strong> Covered<br />
California’s market<strong>in</strong>g and outreach budget<br />
for 2018 of approximately $5 million, for a<br />
<strong>to</strong>tal of $<strong>11</strong>1 million. The additional fund<strong>in</strong>g<br />
will be used <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease the number of<br />
television and radio ads around key dates<br />
throughout the upcom<strong>in</strong>g open-enrollment<br />
period, which will run from Nov. 1 through<br />
Jan. 31. Covered California will also engage<br />
<strong>in</strong> a more robust regional market<strong>in</strong>g direct-mail<br />
campaign for consumers affected<br />
by the CSR surcharge.<br />
“These actions will protect our consumers<br />
and give our carriers the certa<strong>in</strong>ty they<br />
need <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ue provid<strong>in</strong>g choice at a good<br />
price,” Lee said.<br />
“While we are do<strong>in</strong>g our best <strong>to</strong> manage<br />
a difficult situation, we hope Congress<br />
and the adm<strong>in</strong>istration will provide clear<br />
guidance on how it <strong>in</strong>tends <strong>to</strong> stabilize the<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividual <strong>in</strong>surance market.”<br />
<strong>This</strong> <strong>week</strong> the Congressional Budget Office<br />
issued a report that found that end<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
CSR reimbursements would raise premiums<br />
by about 20 percent <strong>in</strong> 2018 and 25<br />
percent <strong>in</strong> 2020 and subsequent years.<br />
In addition, s<strong>in</strong>ce the premium tax credit<br />
would rise along with the premiums,<br />
end<strong>in</strong>g the CSR reimbursements would<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease the federal deficit by $194 billion<br />
over the next 10 years.<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
RESTAURANTS (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
REAL ESTATE-SERVICES<br />
*Desert Home Front 760-702-1643<br />
N<strong>in</strong>a’s traditional Greek cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
and pizzeria. Chef N<strong>in</strong>a’s<br />
gourmet pizza is prepared with<br />
fresh <strong>to</strong>ma<strong>to</strong> sauce and buffalo<br />
milk mozzarella. Enjoy Chef<br />
N<strong>in</strong>a’s 45 years of cook<strong>in</strong>g passion<br />
with 100-year-old plus<br />
family recipes. The healthiest,<br />
freshest, cleanest, Hellenic cuis<strong>in</strong>e<br />
ever! All day Monday is<br />
Chef N<strong>in</strong>a’s Pizza Day. Get a<br />
complementary beer, w<strong>in</strong>e, or<br />
soda with every order over $20.<br />
Located on the South West corner<br />
of Ramon Rd & South Sunrise<br />
Way at “Plaza At Sunrise.”<br />
555 South Sunrise Way <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gs 760-323-8552<br />
Theatre/Playhouse<br />
*Desert Rose Play House 760-202-3000<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Canyon Theater 760 323-5123<br />
Annenberg Theater 760 325-4490<br />
McCallum Theatre 760)340-2787<br />
TRAVEL<br />
Utilities<br />
Gas 800-427-2200<br />
Water 760-323-4971<br />
Electric 800-990=7788<br />
Trash 800-973-3873<br />
Recycl<strong>in</strong>g 760-327-1351<br />
REAL ESTATE<br />
Free Trolley Buzz<br />
*Berr<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Properties 760 408-4102<br />
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY<br />
SpurL<strong>in</strong>e The Video Bar more on page 12<br />
GROUPS/ORG/HELP<br />
GAY ARTISTS - 760 835-0727<br />
LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE Gay Book Club of PS—write <strong>to</strong> bookclubofps@yahoo.com<br />
DESERT 1301 North <strong>Palm</strong> Canyon, 3rd<br />
Floor PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 760-416- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY<br />
7790/www.thecenterps.org<br />
CHURCH 760 512-1700<br />
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 800-227- PALM SPRINGS ART MUSEUM<br />
2345<br />
psmuseum.org 760 322-4800<br />
AMVETS: 760-323-9085<br />
PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM<br />
BLOOM IN THE DESERT MINISTRIES: psairmuseum.org 760 778-6262<br />
760-327-3802<br />
PALM SPRINGS GAY MEN’S CHORUS<br />
Coachella Valley Sexual Assault Services 760-219-2077<br />
Rape Crisis Center (760) 568-9071<br />
PALM SPRINGS LEATHER ORDER OF<br />
DEMOCRATS OF THE DESERT<br />
THE DESERT 760 272-5553<br />
desertdemocrats.org<br />
PALM SPRINGS PRIDE pspride.org<br />
democratsofthedesert@gmail.com<br />
NATURIST DAY PASSES<br />
DESERT AIDS PROJECT: 760 323-2<strong>11</strong>8 Gay Men CCBC Resort, All Worlds Resort<br />
DESERT LEGAL AID: 760-832-9770 Family DeAnza Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort Jacumba,<br />
DESERT OUTREACH FOUNDATION CA,<br />
760 864-1234<br />
Liv<strong>in</strong>g Waters, Desert Sun Resort<br />
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760 260-8104<br />
DESERT WINDS 760 776-2700<br />
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FRONTRUNNERS 760 285-0077<br />
888-743-3349<br />
GAY CATHOLICS 760 325-95<strong>11</strong><br />
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760-933-9153<br />
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Exceptional, Sensual, Sooth<strong>in</strong>g, body work<br />
for men of all ages. Outcalls only. Call<br />
Adam for an extraord<strong>in</strong>ary experience <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>novative erotic relaxation.<br />
760-835-0727 [000]<br />
PALM SPRINGS BLACK MASSEUR<br />
5’4”, 130# of lean muscle. Handsome face.<br />
Smooth and athletic. Personal tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
available.MC/Visa Accepted.<br />
Michael Cell 562-714-4270 [<strong>11</strong>16]<br />
SERVICES OFFERED<br />
SEE BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAGE 33<br />
Roommate Wanted <strong>to</strong> Share Beautiful<br />
Home<br />
Fun 55 + roommate sought. Brand new<br />
Crestl<strong>in</strong>e manufactured home 2016 never<br />
occupied. 1,500 sq. ft, 2 br 2ba and den, 2<br />
car garage located <strong>in</strong> gorgeous security gated<br />
community with <strong>in</strong>credible amenities,<br />
huge pool, 82 degrees year round. Workout<br />
room, 2 spas, gorgeous clubhouse and<br />
many activities. YOU GET THE MASTER<br />
– and the place is yours 80% of the time.<br />
(We don’t want it empty). Fun, friendly,<br />
super-easy <strong>to</strong> get along with <strong>gay</strong> couple,<br />
only there 1 or 2 nights per <strong>week</strong>, at most.<br />
(We live <strong>in</strong> L.A. And both have full-time<br />
jobs). No drugs or pets or smok<strong>in</strong>g please.<br />
Respond and tell us about yourself and we<br />
will send pictures. Desert Hot Spr<strong>in</strong>gs. 10<br />
m<strong>in</strong> from <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, call-text Thom<br />
310-564-6344 $750 per month or email<br />
billhacket2002@yahoo.com<br />
Male wanted <strong>to</strong> share. Available 1 Bedroom<br />
suit w/ private bath <strong>in</strong> 2 bedroom<br />
house <strong>in</strong>cludes partially furnished room,<br />
gated community with pool, northwest<br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs. Vista Ch<strong>in</strong>o and Racquet<br />
vic<strong>in</strong>ity for rent $750 + ½ utilities,<br />
760- 399-2139 No smokers, no pets please.<br />
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La Qu<strong>in</strong>ta<br />
Estate<br />
½ acre La Qu<strong>in</strong>ta Estate <strong>in</strong> beautiful gated community of Talante.<br />
Builder’s home full of upgrades. 1000 sf Pool with Rock waterfall<br />
and raised Spa. 4 BD/5BA approx. 3300 sf Home for only $4800/<br />
mo. Call Susie Malek 760-861-4030 for View<strong>in</strong>g this home or<br />
email at Susie@desert-estate.com. License #01486079<br />
Share large beautiful Pool Home <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs (North <strong>Palm</strong> Spr<strong>in</strong>gs) $900<br />
- Share beautiful pool home <strong>in</strong> North <strong>Palm</strong><br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gs with me and my two dogs. Prefer<br />
professional <strong>gay</strong> male. You’ll have a private<br />
room and bath, shared kitchen and a private<br />
entry <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> backyard/pool area. Spa/hot tub<br />
& waterfall pool, BBQ. Bedroom is approximately<br />
240 sq.ft. and accesses bathroom<br />
via private hallway. Common d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g/liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
area lead<strong>in</strong>g through French Doors on<strong>to</strong><br />
pool/patio area <strong>in</strong> beautiful view. Share 1/2<br />
utilities & <strong>in</strong>ternet/cable. (Approximately<br />
$150-200 per month) Off-street park<strong>in</strong>g<br />
available for one car, and free Shuttle (Buzz)<br />
is a 3-m<strong>in</strong>ute walk from the front door. Dog<br />
OK, provided that he/she gets along with<br />
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THE LAST WORD by Greg Pettis<br />
Well we started the <strong>week</strong> with THE Donald be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
stupid and we ended it with him prov<strong>in</strong>g once aga<strong>in</strong><br />
that he not only is he stupid but an asshole on <strong>to</strong>p<br />
of it.<br />
We are fac<strong>in</strong>g the worst foreign policy crisis <strong>in</strong> our<br />
his<strong>to</strong>ry – certa<strong>in</strong>ly s<strong>in</strong>ce the Cuban missile crisis –<br />
with North Korea test<strong>in</strong>g a hydrogen bomb. His<br />
reaction was three-fold – 1) we will annihilate them<br />
(hmmm – no plan on how <strong>to</strong> do that), 2) end our<br />
free trade pact with the SOUTH Koreans (makes<br />
<strong>to</strong>tal sense, right?) and 3) s<strong>to</strong>p all trade with nations<br />
that trade with North Korea (read – Ch<strong>in</strong>a).<br />
He did announce his plans <strong>to</strong> lower taxes on the<br />
wealthiest Americans – because it would help all of<br />
us poor people. I remember Ronald Reagan giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
us that same l<strong>in</strong>e of bullshit. That led us <strong>to</strong> the<br />
recession of George Bush the 1st.<br />
He announced a $7 billion aid package <strong>to</strong> Texas and<br />
pledged <strong>to</strong> personally give $1 million. The next day<br />
it was discovered that the media got it wrong about<br />
his pledge – he really didn’t mean that AND he was<br />
redirect<strong>in</strong>g $1 billion of the aid package <strong>to</strong> start <strong>to</strong><br />
build the wall on the border that he <strong>to</strong>ld us that<br />
Mexico would pay for.<br />
First – while we could possibly annihilate the North,<br />
what would we do with the refugee situation? How<br />
does one clean up the nuclear waste from that k<strong>in</strong>d<br />
of attack? What happens <strong>to</strong> the 1000’s of US soldiers<br />
guard<strong>in</strong>g the South?<br />
Second – s<strong>to</strong>p the trade pact with South Korea?<br />
Last, I knew while there is a trade deficit with the<br />
South it is because they have cheaper goods then<br />
their American counterparts, and <strong>in</strong> a lot of cases,<br />
better quality. Experts say the average cost of goods<br />
<strong>to</strong> US consumers would rise by 3.8%. I would guess<br />
your new I-Phone would be much more expensive.<br />
And Third – s<strong>to</strong>p all trade with Ch<strong>in</strong>a. How<br />
preposterous. The world’s largest market. The<br />
only country that may still have any leverage on the<br />
north and we are go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> just say “keep your silk,<br />
your rice, your electronics, and on and on and on.<br />
Who <strong>in</strong> the world thought he was go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> be a<br />
BUSINESS President?<br />
He f<strong>in</strong>ally announced regulations <strong>to</strong> elim<strong>in</strong>ate<br />
transgendered people from the military. Cut our<br />
forces when we may be go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> war…… Expand<br />
our presence <strong>in</strong> Afghanistan, aga<strong>in</strong> while cutt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our forces. Threaten <strong>to</strong> place troops <strong>in</strong> Venezuela,<br />
ooops aga<strong>in</strong> while cutt<strong>in</strong>g our forces.<br />
And he ended the <strong>week</strong> announc<strong>in</strong>g that he would<br />
revoke DACA. The immigration deferral that President<br />
Obama had given young people who had been<br />
brought <strong>to</strong> the USA when they were children and<br />
really had known no other home. Over 1 million<br />
residents who have been liv<strong>in</strong>g, work<strong>in</strong>g, go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
school and taxes would be sent back <strong>to</strong> their native<br />
countries even though they have no support system<br />
there and many don’t even speak the language.<br />
In my 61 years, I have been disappo<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>in</strong> our<br />
countries President’s from time <strong>to</strong> time – campaigned<br />
for some and aga<strong>in</strong>st some, but never until<br />
now – have I been ashamed of one. It’s hard <strong>to</strong><br />
believe but you almost wish for the days of Richard<br />
Nixon. At least you knew you had a decent man <strong>in</strong><br />
Gerald Ford <strong>to</strong> take over.<br />
Well, that’s it for this <strong>week</strong>. Keep mov<strong>in</strong>g forward<br />
and RISE UP!<br />
Greg Pettis is a 22 year city councilman <strong>in</strong><br />
Cathedral City. Greg was the first openly<br />
<strong>gay</strong> elected city council members In Riverside<br />
County. He has served on the boards<br />
of the National League of Cities and the<br />
League of California Cities and as President<br />
of the Southern CA Association of<br />
Governments.<br />
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