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LISTEN TO SILENCE
By Bronwyn Ison
When was the last time you paused to enjoy the sound of silence? You may ponder on this a while and regret...
A Lesson from Hurricane Andrew
By Sunny Simon
It’s September. School is back in session. Here in the Coachella Valley residents happily look forward to a break in the weather...
A Breath of Fresh Advice
Dr. Kadile, I’m always worried that I have bad breath. What is the best type of gum to prevent this? -Victor, Desert Hot Springs
Victor,...
“Grand Scovell” Slides In For The Win At The Hood’s “Summer...
By Tracy Dietlin
Last Thursday night, punk rock band Grand Scovell came out of nowhere, San Jacinto actually, and blew everyone away with their unbridled,...
Summer Showdown: Battle of the Bands at The Hood Bar- August...
By Tracy Dietlin
During the month of August I was fortunate enough to be included on the judging panel for The Hood’s Summer Showdown: Battle...
Right On Right On
Still Right On Track to Becoming Your Favorite Jam Band
Performing Live and Free @ Schmidy's Tavern this Saturday, September 6th @ 8 PM
by Lisa...
Life Without a Cell Phone: A Modern Day Dilemma
By Rich Henrich
My text messages stopped coming in the past couple of days. I live by text messages and my phone and instant access...
Rae of Hope Retreat
FREE Leadership Training for Our Valley's Middle School Girls: September 20th @ Miramonte Resort and Spa, Indian Wells
By Lisa Morgan
Award winning news reporter, Bianca...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 11 Winners
Week #11 brought over 20 performers, plus several on standby, to get their shot at entering the finals on Sep 17th at the Tilted...
AGUA CALIENTE WELCOMES THE 7th ANNUAL DESERT WOMAN’S SHOW
WITH NEW FASHION DESIGNERS, NUTRITION EXPERTS AND MORE.
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa is pleased to welcome the upcoming 7th annual Desert Woman's Show to their...
OUGHT “More Than Any Other Day” (Constellation Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
Although they were never commercially successful, bands like Television, Buzzcocks, Gang Of Four, the Feelies, Dream Syndicate and Gun Club, continue...
Chris Villalta – Photographer
By Monica Morones
With such an impressive portfolio, it is hard to believe that self-taught photographer Chris Villalta is only 23 years old. Born and...
Summer Sun Hazards to Fido
By Janet McAfee
The intense grueling summer sun continues to heat up the Coachella Valley during September. We need to take precautions that our four-legged...
Tasting “Sideways” – A Decade Later
By Rick Riozza
Sideways is probably the ultimate wine tasting movie and one of the funniest wine films around. It’s also a hard-hitting one to...
Salsas Restaurant In Cathedral City
By Tracy Dietlin
Every now and then I run across a restaurant that impresses me so much I can’t stop talking about it. That happened...
LONG SHOTS
By Robin E. Simmons
Nothing is a sure thing, especially movies and horse racing. It’s fun to discover a sleeper that comes out of nowhere...
Street Kid to Movie Star
By Heidi Simmons
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A Life of Barbara Stanwyck Steel-True 1907-1940
by Victoria Wilson
Biography
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After being together for a decade and with six children, Brad Pitt and Angelina...
REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK
By Haddon Libby
The National Institute of Health estimates that the “C” word, cancer, costs the United States one-quarter of a TRILLION dollars annually. Nearly...
Why Accidents Over Labor Day Weekend are Worth Less Money
By Dale Gribow
It is Sunday afternoon on August 31st, 2014, and I am thinking of what I should write about for this week’s CV...
California Grape Crush and Crash Comes Early – September is Wine...
It appears the California Grape Crush came crashing in a bit early and un-expectantly for the Napa wine region. On the eve of the...
The Coachella Valley Is Hiring!
Are you or a friend looking for employment? If so, mark Wednesday, September 10th on your calendar. From 9am to 1pm, there will be...
FANTASY SPRINGS HEAD CHEF COMPETES IN CRATER LAKE VODKA CHEF’S CHALLENGE
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino’s most acclaimed chef, Executive Chef Freddy Rieger will take to the competition kitchen when Crater Lake Vodka and R&R Broadcasting...
Vegas Favorite Seminoles Shaky in Season Opener…
By Flint Wheeler
Entering last season’s national championship game, one of the few criticisms leveled against the Florida State football team was that it hadn't...
Break the Stigma Charity Golf Tournament September 19th 2014
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a “stigma” is a set of negative or unfair beliefs held by society. Instead of viewing seeking treatment as a...
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY
Week of September 4
© Copyright 2014 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): I don't usually do this kind of thing, but I'm going to suggest...
Quin-what?
By: Bronwyn Ison
What is all the hype about quinoa? What is it? Why is it good for me? After researching quinoa I learned it...
Finding the Hidden Job Market
By Sunny Simon
It happened again last week. I received a call from an excited client. She got the job! I did a happy dance....
FREE BOTOX For Your BFF! Too Good To Be True?
By Dr. Maria Lombardo
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch” is a popular phrase that reminds us to be wary when being offered...
Coachella Valley Brewing Company Celebrates Their 1 Year Anniversary
Article and Photos By Laura Hunt Little
Coachella Valley Brewing Company, easily identified by their CVB emblazoned Interstate-sign-inspired logo, is operated by a group of...
Tilted Kilt Open Mic Week 10 Winners
We have almost reached the finals and week #10 was packed with performers ready to battle it out for those last coveted spots at...
It Takes a Village and DATA to Grow a Community Full...
By Rich Henrich
As each of the desert cities across the Coachella Valley exist in what some have called a “fiefdom-like fashion,” one valley organization...
Walking Through The Vapor Door
By Denise Ortuno Neil
With cigarette smoking becoming less and less socially acceptable, vaping is gaining popularity at a rapid pace. The cloud of smoke...
An Enchanting Desert Hideaway: The Villa Royale
By Kaitey Marie
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through last minute hotel deals for a “stay-cation” or a quick weekend getaway in the desert?...
Modernism Week to Host Fall Preview in Palm Springs
Expanded Schedule of Events to Include Modernism Show & Sale
Modernism Week will host its Fall Preview in Palm Springs over the Columbus Day holiday...
PSIFS Presents DIVE-IN MOVES AT THE HARD ROCK HOTEL PALM SPRINGS
The Palm Springs International Film Society (PSIFS) and the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs present DIVE-IN MOVIES.
Cool off with some classic films and pool-side...
Friends of the COD Library Spring Book Sale
September 13-14, 2014, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
at the Cravens Student Center on the COD Campus
43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, CA
Description of Event:...
7th Annual Concert for Autism Needs Your Help!
By Lisa Morgan
With this local community-involved musical benefit going on its 7th year, founders Josh and Linda Heinz have been a force of nature...
New Chef, New Menu, New Shows for New Season at Purple...
Re-opens Thursday, August 28.
Purple Room Restaurant and Stage is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Town as its new Executive Chef.
Town is a graduate of the...
A Coachella Valley Rock/Reggae/Dub/Ska/Hip Hop Homecoming
@ Schmidy's Tavern This Saturday
By Lisa Morgan
It is obvious to those who are paying attention that our desert is rich with raw musical soil....
BLONDIE “4(0) Ever/Ghosts Of Download” (Noble ID Records)
By Eleni P. Austin
It’s hard to believe, but Blondie is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. The band formed in New York in 1974....
A Tasty Cup of ArtSpresso
Where: ArtSpresso Art Gallery, 54380 N. Circle Dr., Idyllwild, CA
When: Aug. 30&31, 2014, 11:00am-5:00pm
A family of three artists showcasing their art in ArtSpresso Gallery...
“The Climber” Climbs Into Their Hearts
By Janet McAfee
The small white Terrier at the animal shelter was nicknamed “The Climber”. Dogs in public shelters usually don’t have names, but this...
¡¡Ay-Ya-Yie!! Still Stuck in Spain!
By Rick Riozza
Sorry guys!—I know you’re no doubt jonesin’ to be comfortably reading about a warm and lovely—or a cool and lovely, California wine...
Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill
By Raymond Bill
It is no secret that my favorite food is pizza. I can eat it morning noon and night! After learning that Stuft...
A WELCOME DOSE OF AWE & WONDER
By Robin E. Simmons
As I write this, the TV is on and the news continues to be depraved, bloody and grotesque. What’s happening to...
Plagues, Time-Travel & Demolition Derbys
By Heidi Simmons
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Rant
by Chuck Palahniuk
Fiction
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The majority of fictionalized stories have recognizable characters and settings where life unfolds in familiar ways no mater...
Un-American American Companies
By Haddon Libby
Increasingly, American companies have been reincorporating abroad in order to reduce their taxes. Over the last decade, approximately 50 of Americans largest...
What Is the Difference Between a DUI and Drunk Driving and...
By Dale Gribow
With Labor Day upon us, these are the questions I will be asked for the next few weeks by potential clients who...
Labor Day – Don’t Forget The Safety!
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of...
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