By Rick Riozza
For you folks who know some journalism jargon—or maybe not, you may have heard of the term “puff piece”. An easy definition can call it a journalistic form of puffery: an article or story of exaggerating praise that often ignores or downplays opposing viewpoints or evidence to the contrary—whose purpose (for money or favors) is to praise...
By Janet McAfee
Valerie Masi, owner and operator of Best Paw Forward, is one of the most outstanding dog trainers in Southern California. She can handle any size dog with any issue, but her passion is helping dogs who have suffered mistreatment. In addition to certification from the program at National K-9 School of Dog training, Valerie earned a degree...
By Haddon Libby
Two in five Americans plan on shopping Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, down 5.7% from last year, according to Finder.com, a fintech firm. Despite roughly 8 million fewer shoppers at 132 million, spending is expected to be up. Adobe Analytics expects spending to be 3-4% higher in physical stores and nearly 6% with online retailers.
Spending started...
I received an official looking Microsoft notice advising me the Microsoft 2FA Authentication Access expired SOON. Clicking the, “expiring in 72 hours” QR code, leads to a password request, AND identity theft or being held for ransom.
New QR codes scams embed malicious links, or files, within an innocent-looking QR code- that can be stickers that peel off. Scammers plant these...
By Aimee Mosco
“Soul remembrance comes through when you need a push to stay on the path your soul has laid out for you.” SACRED System Reinforcement Workbook, by Aimee Mosco, page 123.
Have you ever had a dream which felt so real to you that you could swear it actually happened? Did it feel more like a memory of...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When we experience authentic awe, our humility deepens. This is turn tends to make us kinder, smarter, and more positive. So how can we stimulate awe? Among the many possible ways are gazing at magnificent art, hiking in a natural wonderland, or being in the presence of a beautiful human soul....
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
I want to welcome you all in this month of gratitude. For me personally, November has always been about stopping for a moment and taking time to appreciate what we have, as well as spend time with our loved ones and lend a helping hand to the less privileged ones.
In this post I want to share...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Along with Thanksgiving this month, we celebrate National Home Health and Hospice. Home Health services were started on Hudson Street in New York City, in 1895. Hospice was first applied to specialized care for dying patients by Florence Wald, Dean of Yale School of Nursing when she founded Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Connecticut in 1963 which...
Looking for a truly unique, fun experience, and away from the kids? Then look no further than the Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival this Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1 until 5 PM at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Live music and food vendors complement the afternoon of beer tastings. Choose from over 40 craft beers, watch vintage...
By Crystal Harrell
Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, is proud to present the 9th Annual Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival & Food Truck Fiesta, taking place on Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Cathedral City.
Join in on the fun for three days of activities for the whole family...
By Crystal Harrell
Desert Ridge Estate is a private lakeside escape that provides a truly unforgettable experience. Equipped with first-class accommodations ideal for larger groups or multiple families, top quality amenities, luxurious furnishings and beautiful surroundings, your stay is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Desert Ridge Estate is far from ordinary, as it is home to several water features, some...
For a stress-free Thanksgiving this year, order from Gelson’s. The wide array of pre-cooked selections include all your traditional favorites, plant-based options and an à la carte menu customizable for any gathering. Focus on creating lasting memories with family and friends this year, while still enjoying a delicious, authentic Thanksgiving meal.
Selections include classics like roasted turkey and gravy, spiral...
Column by DeAnn Lubell / Profile photo by Andrew Alpem
Coachella Valley resident, Joyce Bulifant, an acclaimed actress, screen writer, and biographical writer, has joined the team of local writers who call themselves Writers of Wit & Wisdom/All About books.
Joyce’s intriguing book, My Four Hollywood Husbands, is a fascinating read about her life experiences with these four men.
“Joyce has lived...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
The holidays are upon us and there’s nothing better to bring in the holidays than at the Beautiful Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa in Rancho Mirage.
On Friday November 17th at 7pm the Westin comes alive with its annual Balloon Glow concert event. Along with the Balloon Glow enjoy great music with Grammy nominated saxophonist/ vocalist...
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As the long-awaited cooler season rolls into the Coachella Valley, with it comes a barrage of outdoor fun and fitness activities. From street fairs to festivals, hikes to bicycle rides. There is enough activity for everyone in this our proverbial paradise.
When it comes to fitness and sports, one of the Coachella Valley’s greatest exports...
By Eleni P. Austin
Carla Olson has been earning her keep as a musician since her teens. The last couple of years have been particularly prolific. 2022 found her producing and performing Americana Railroad, a collection of rockin’ train songs that included heroes and friends like John Fogerty, Rocky Burnette, James Intveld and the Dust Bowl Revival. A few months...
Featuring surreal, MULTISPECTRAL EXPOSURES - debuts in the Palm Desert exhibition “PROBLEMATIC PALMS,” with an artist’s reception on November 15
Los Angeles-based photographer/filmmaker Osceola Refetoff’s brand new, previously unseen body of work “Chromatopia” – featuring beautifully surreal multispectral images of Coachella Valley landscapes – debuts in the three-person exhibition “Problematic Palms,” curated by art critic Shana Nys Dambrot. The show opened November 7 at the Marks Art Center at the College of the Desert in Palm...
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2h 37m – Rated PG-13) Thrilling, intense rebellion saga.
Starring Tom Blythe, Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman, Peter Dinklage, Josh Andrés Rivera and Viola Davis.
Experience the story of THE HUNGER GAMES — 64 years before Katniss Everdeen volunteered as tribute, and decades before Coriolanus Snow became the tyrannical President.
Trolls Band...
By Rick Riozza
Ahhh—Beaujolais! I don’t know of any other French wine that brings such a smile to the hearts & minds of the wine enthusiasts around the world. However, there is a good portion of real wine drinkers who never touch the stuff.
If we were to analyze this predicament (you thought otherwise?) there could be three different scenarios at...
By Janet McAfee
On June 15, 2023, a trio of 11-year-old dogs arrived at the Loving All Animals shelter in Coachella when their owner passed away. The small senior dogs were different breeds and not particularly bonded to each other.
After their quarantine period they joined the other pups in the main yard where they played together, ran after toys, and...
By Haddon Libby
Last week Forbes Magazine released its second annual list of The Future of Work 50. These are leaders, companies, thinkers, and teams who are helping to shape the future of work.
The most obvious change in how we will work in the future is Generative AI. This advance will help eliminate many of the tedious tasks of many jobs. Some jobs...
DV comes with a statutory bail of $50,000, and this could be for a reflexive slap by a spouse. At the same time, intentional charges such as burglary or theft, are often much less. Is that fair? Should there be more uniformity?
The same procedure takes place for both charges. The arresting officer takes the police report to one of the...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
When you think of “magic sauce” what comes to mind? Maybe a chef at a restaurant you really love that uses rare spices, a special cooking technique and a secret ingredient known only to the chef. Or a company might come to mind that always seems to have a unique edge and approach to business that makes...
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In accordance with astrological omens, I would love you to experiment with blending the sacred and mundane. Bring your deep self into the daily routine and imbue ordinary rhythms with tender care. Here are a few fun rituals to get you in the groove: 1. Say prayers or chant ecstatic poems...
By Coach Nadia Popova
As a Corrective Exercise Specialist I have full awareness and talk about the importance of understating Correct Posture with all our clients and educate our trainers on how to not only recognize postural dysfunctions but also give our clients feedback and recommendations.
Generally speaking there are two main definition of a human posture:
Correct Posture
Faulty Posture
The...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Veterans Cannabis Project (VCP) is dedicated to improving U.S. military veterans’ quality of life through open access to cannabis. VCP believes medical cannabis saves lives and that veterans deserve full, legal access. That is why they are working to change the conversation about the life-saving superior health treatment of cannabis.
Founded by Nick Etten a former U.S....
By Crystal Harrell
Whether you’re new to the world of holistic wellness, or have walked this path for some time, the Coachella Health Festival will introduce you to a host of local holistic solutions and wellness experts combined with a diverse range of medical practitioners, fitness specialists, mental health professionals and soothing spa retreats.
The launch of the Coachella Health Festival...
By Crystal Harrell
Formed in 1993 by Hi-Desert resident Patrick Brink, the band VOLUME is back after a long hiatus to finish what they started. The band recently celebrated the 20th anniversary edition vinyl pressing of Requesting Permission to Land, just released worldwide on Oct. 27. A record release show at White Label Vinyl in 29 Palms was held the...
By Esther Sanchez / Photos By Sandra Goodin
Having been blessed with the task of covering the 18th annual, fall manifestation of the heavenly, bi-annual gathering of hearts and souls that is Joshua Tree Music Festival; I was exhilarated to revisit what I personally think is the coolest little festival on earth. JTMF is the fruition of a dream. The...
Permanent Installation at Rancho Mirage Library, Ranch Mirage, CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
A magnificent new addition is now available to view in the Library's Special Collections Room. The Persian Tower, created by renowned American glass artist Dale Chihuly, stands nearly 10 feet tall and consists of 18 pieces of blown glass on a steel base accentuated by another...
Article and Photos by DeAnn Lubell
Recently, I became a part of a team of extraordinary writers called Writers of Wit & Wisdom – All About Books that includes founders Rachel Druten (humor), Joanne Hardy (historical fiction), along with guest artists Kathy Strong (travel), Joyce Bulifant (entertainment), Ruthie Darling (children’s fiction), and Dr. Susan Murphy (leadership and relationships). Three of...
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With winter perching comfortably upon our Coachella Valley Mountain ranges, there are several things we can expect; fascinating outdoor events, shorter days, cooler temperatures, and wetter weather. With all this comes a landslide of ancillary by-products.
Solar energy is a powerful proponent that energizes the Coachella Valley. It’s not uncommon to drive on the main...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
As we change our clocks “back” for daylight savings it’s a good time to change our smoke detector batteries reminds Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna.
Roughly two-thirds of home fire deaths occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Since most fatal fires occur at night, it’s essential that every home have working smoke alarms to provide an...
By Eleni P. Austin
Brian Setzer has always had an old soul, even when he was a kid. Born in 1959, the Long Island native grew up playing music. In high school he played in Jazz bands and even traveled to the venerable Village Vanguard in NYC to hear Jazz played live. By his late teens, he’d gravitated to Rock,...
The Holdovers (2h 13m – Rated R) A Thrilling and Suspenseful Must-Watch Movie.
Starring Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Dominic Sessa.
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go.
The Marvels (1h 45m – Rated PG-13) A Visually Stunning Epic
Starring Brie...
By Janet McAfee
In February, a party at Loving All Animals’ shelter celebrated the joyful adoption of a small Papillon mix dog named Zoomer. The lucky adopters were her foster parents Diane and Travis Medley. The office was cheerfully decorated in balloons and a hand painted adoption sign. There were gifts for Zoomer and a special doggie cake. The humans...
By Haddon Libby
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jay Powell spoke with the press regarding the November 1st decision by the Federal Open Markets Committed to leave the Fed Funds rate in the 5.25% to 5.5% range. During the press conference, he inferred that the Fed was done with interest rates increases. While Powell left the door open for additional rate...
Scams, like viruses, constantly change as they respond to the latest news and trends. These “professionals” find new ways to separate the elderly from our money. Thus our CV is the perfect playground for them. Being adaptable criminals, they follow the headlines and find new ways to update the traditional romance and Ponzi scams. Some of the new scams are:
The Cryptocurrency-romance scamis where...
By Aimee Mosco
We are moving into a new era where we will explore the world, relationships, our abilities, our history, and all aspects of life from uncharted perspectives. This is because our soul lessons as individuals, and as a collective entity, are taking different forms which is exciting, but at the same time, can be confusing and somewhat unsettling....
© Copyright 2023 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your victories-in-progress are subtle. They may not be totally visible to you yet. Let me describe them so you can feel properly confident about what you are in the process of accomplishing. 1. A sustained surge of hard-earned personal growth is rendering one of your problems mostly irrelevant. 2. You have...
By Coach Nadia Popova
The holiday season is a time of joy. It's all about celebrating and spending quality moments with your loved ones. However, oftentimes, it also involves indulging in savory meals and sugary treats, leading to subsequent unwanted weight gains, digestive discomfort, and regrets. But maybe this year, things can be different? In this post, I want to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
With a few exceptions, tumor cells throughout the body have cannabinoid receptors on their surface, and cannabinoids can bind to these receptors and induce apoptosis or programmed cell death. In other words, when THC or CBD binds to the cancer cell, it forces the cancer cell to commit suicide. A study by St. George’s University of...
The Importance of Having a Managed IT Support Solution for your Business
By Dennis Shelly
Small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners face a wide range of challenges, such as limited amounts of time, finding good employees, funding, and balancing growth. Moreover, businesses that adapt to these challenges and are willing to change are more likely to succeed. Keeping up with technical...
By Crystal Harrell
At Wildest Restaurant & Bar on the corner of Monterey and El Paseo in Palm Desert, the mission is to create a ‘Napa-style’ with-a-Palm-Springs-flair farm-to-table dining experience by offering a delicious twist on locally sourced food, a fun, unique, and approachable wine list, extraordinary cocktails, great music and entertainment, attentive and friendly service, and a warm and...
The Body Deli debuted a Barbie doll exhibition this past August, which will be on display through spring 2024. The exhibition changes themes for each season, and the fall-themed “Falloween” display has been unveiled, showcasing nearly 20 dolls at both of its locations in Palm Desert. The eye-popping exhibit is adorned with all things autumn, from rainbow floral and...
Cultural Tourism & Pride Set the Stage for the Single Largest Event in Palm Springs History. Civic, business and tourism leaders will discuss the impact the upcoming Pride Week will have on the region. Stakeholders will welcome the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ individuals and allies attending Pride events Nov 1-5, 2023.
When: Monday, October 30, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Arenas District, 302 E Arenas Rd, Palm Springs...
Five Nights at Freddy’s (1h 50m – Rated PG-13) A Scary Mystery Thriller
Starring Josh Hutcherson, Mary Stuart Masterson and Lucas Grant.
A troubled security guard begins working at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy's won't be so easy to make it through.
Freelance (1h 49m – Rated R) A...
By DeAnn Lubell
Photos by Anne Bedrick
Anne Bedrick transplanted herself from New York to Palm Springs, CA in the spring of 2019. She immediately immersed herself in the vibrant local art scene: opening a gallery-fronted studio space, organizing a first-Friday art walk, running critique groups, and teaching painting workshops. Additionally, Bedrick is one of four founders of the Desert Open...
Dedicated to the Men of Engine Co. 57
BY FIRE CHIEF SAM DIGIOVANNA
I would be remiss if I did not write this as we step into and are preparing for our first Red Flag Warning for 2023 in Southern California. This is dedicated to the men of Engine Co. 57.
Oct. 26, 2006, it seems like yesterday. Time passes so quickly....
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Health and wellness, is on the tips of most tongues in 2023. After all, who doesn’t want to live a healthy and illness-free life?
In a world filled with pollutants, stressors, and other health-taxing scavengers, it seems that true health and wellness these days is becoming an unattainable “Holy Grail”. Fortunately, when it comes to...
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