One of the most famous books, A Tale of Two Cities, starts with… These are the best of times, these are the worst of times. The worst of times often occurs during a major holiday weekend when there are more cars on the road and more people drinking and celebrating the holiday. The resulting accident or arrest will certainly...
5 ways to determine if it's time to upgrade your equipment.
By Dennis Shelly
Streaming high-quality videos online require a fast internet connection as well as a server capable of handling the data traffic. Users rarely encounter video playback problems on Netflix since the platform is well designed for watching high-resolution movies and TV shows. This is not to say that...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
This month gives us all a chance to put renewed emphasis on our personal well-being. Wherever you work or whatever you do, you have an even greater incentive to stay well. After all, your physical performance and mental responsiveness don’t just impact success or failure — they could be the difference between life or death.
When...
By Aimee Mosco
“Everything is energy and energy is everything. Absolutely everything you come in contact with, and experience has a measurable energy signature or vibration to it.” LIGHT Instruction Manual by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 9
This includes color. Did you know that a color is really just a visible light frequency? The vibrational frequency or...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky wrote, "All my life, I've been going around waiting for something—as if I were waiting in a railway station. And I've always felt as if the living I've done so far hasn't actually been real life but a long wait for it—a long wait for something real."...
BY BREWMASTER ED HEETHUIS
I’m of the belief that every beer weaves a tale totally unique to both the consumer and the brewer alike. The alcoholic nature of our craft assists beer in forming a deeper bond with the purchaser, while the wide-open nature of brewing ingredients assures brewers that, like snowflakes, no two beers are exactly alike. In reality,...
By Nadia Popova
Ever wondered if you might be ruining your best years when it comes to being fit?
A lot of us spend our years wanting to be fit – merely passing the time rather than making the most of the days/months/years we have in life to be “able” to take full advantage of becoming our own version of what...
By Crystal Harrell
Residents of the town of Idyllwild and the Coachella Valley area are mourning the passing of one very good boy. On July 30, Mayor Max, II (Maximus Mighty-Dog Mueller, II) passed away after a brief medical issue, leaving behind a nine-year-long legacy of love and compassion while governing the non-incorporated Idyllwild community.
A friendly, handsome golden retriever often...
By Eleni P. Austin
“I don’t ever think we’ll get back how we used to, no use tryin’ to measure the loss, we better start getting used to it, and damn the cost.” That’s Bonnie Raitt, trying to navigate the rocky shoals of grief and heartache in a (not so) Post-Covid world on Livin’ For The Ones” from her latest...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE BEATLES GET BACK
Peter Jackson’s epic bio pic (all 468 minutes) is a thrillingly immersive look at the Beatles writing and rehearsing 14 new songs as they plan their first live show in more than two years that culminates in their unforgettable rooftop concert atop their Apple offices along London's Savile Row.
There aren’t enough pages in...
Palm Desert CA
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LYNNE TUCKER
College of the Desert is one of over 115 community colleges in California and a vital part of the world’s largest system of higher education. The governing body of College of the Desert is the Desert Community College District, which has five elected members on its Board of Trustees and a Student...
By Dee Jae Cox
Hollywood has its Oscars. Broadway has its Tony Awards… and here in the Coachella Valley we are always excited as the summer drifts towards Fall and the anticipation of the DESERT STAR Award nominations are revealed. As the new theatrical seasons are announced, it’s exciting to take stock of the previous season’s productions and acknowledge some...
“Eyes of the World”
By Merita Wheel-Zot
Linda Arbuckle is the bead whisperer from Twenty-Nine Palms California. Her latest creation “Eyes of the World” a Dream Catcher and Color-Wheel symbolizing the Earths properties; The Sunrise, Sky, Land, Forests, Streams, Lakes, Oceans, and deep within the Earth’s core Lava. Linda has been doing bead work since she was three years old and...
By Haddon Libby
The stock market refers to up markets a bull markets and down markets as bears. Ever wonder why use those two animals versus an eagle or a turkey?
To understand how we came to use bulls and bears, we need to go back 300 years to the South Sea Company Bubble. With this story, you will see that...
There are many important things to do after an auto, truck, slip and fall, or motorcycle accident. However among the most important is gathering all the info and not talking to the insurance company. If you are in pain, then you need medical attention. Go to the ER or any of the many Urgent Care centers in the Desert....
By Rick Riozza
Whoever coined the phrase, “Time marchers on!” was right on! Half the year of 2022 already passed last month! And not only in our desert, but with climate change, the whole world is hot, hot, hot.
We wine enthusiasts often find relief at these times with a fine chilled glass of sparkles. And life is easy for us,...
The difference between wireless speeds and what they mean to you.
By Dennis Shelly
Wireless local-area networks enable internet connectivity for an increasing number of users in homes, offices, factories, and public locations. There are several options available to home and business owners looking for wireless networking technologies. The two most common options for consumers today are Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
I will admit, I still dislike all the back-to-school commercials. They are a dreaded reminder that summer is over and soon, back inside a hot, stuffy classroom, mourning lost freedom.
As an adult, the back-to-school season brings another warning: Morning and afternoon commutes will now involve throngs of students walking, bicycling, driving, or riding buses (or...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Tips to get the most out of the coming weeks: 1. Exercise your willpower at random moments just to keep it limber. 2. Be adept at fulfilling your own hype. 3. Argue for fun. Be playful and frisky as you banter. Disagree for the sport of it, without feeling attached to...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Cannabis use is legal in California. But cities and counties can prohibit cannabis businesses, like retail, from existing. The Department of Cannabis Control website notes that the state is a patchwork of areas where it is and is not legal to establish a cannabis business. Can the residents of Indian Wells or Ranch Mirage purchase cannabis...
I was born and raised in Ukraine where people walk a lot. Till today my 75 years old mother walks every day whether it’s just a brisk walk or grocery shopping trip.
As you might know many countries in Europe has its cultural history of people being more active due to every day walking habits.
Here is why.
Walking Protects your heart.
Just...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
Maybe it was some special event. Maybe a birthday celebration. Maybe a trip or vacation you went on where you were limited with Keto options. Or maybe you were at a friend’s house for a BBQ, and they had an unbelievable dessert tray, and you caved in…. (been there, done that). Whatever the reason it’s best not...
By Janet McAfee
Our soaring summer weather can bring distress and even death from heat stroke to our beloved dogs. Summer 2022 began early this year with extreme heat wave warnings this week
Every year this column tells the story of a little Silky Terrier who died from heat stroke on August 15, 2015, in a Desert Hot Springs car lot. ...
By Merita Ra Wheel-Zot
Walking into Cannabis 21 Plus dispensary in Palm Desert California, one can expect great customer service, with a well-trained staff of Bud Tenders, and product that is always up to date. Clearly a friendly staff that is ready to serve their clients with the best possible marijuana that can help a client better treat conditions such...
By Tricia Witkower
Fishbone is listed as an American rock band, but that description hardly encapsulates the vibe of this unique group that fuses ska, punk, funk, metal, reggae, and soul. They were once aptly described as "one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands with sharp social commentary and a sizable cult following.” One of its founding...
By Eleni P. Austin
A couple of weeks ago, July 17th to be exact, would have been Kim Shattuck’s 59th birthday. Sadly, she wasn’t here to celebrate herself, she passed away in October 2019, following a two-year battle with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). Only family and close friends were aware of her struggle, which was a hereditary condition.
Even though she...
at Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort Spa, inside Pinz & Pints every Thursday evening from 5pm-8pm, running August 4th through September 29th, 2022.
Pinz & Pints is home to four lanes of duckpin bowling, ten taps of beer, brewpub eats, classic arcade games, and non-stop fun for all ages. The room is available for private events, and parties of 2-150...
By Crystal Harrell
On August 4, a new dining hot spot will open its doors in Cathedral City in the form of Sol y Sombra, the Spanish-inspired restaurant from culinary entrepreneur Chad Gardner. Located in the historic, mission-style Adobe in the new Paloma Resort, the open-to-the-public restaurant features both indoor and misted-cooled patio seating in the lounge, dining room, dining...
By Robin E. Simmons
THE WAILING
Writer/director Na Hong-jin’s The Wailing delivers an extraordinary atmosphere of approaching dread in a cleverly, intricately constructed supernatural mystery whose visceral thrills more than justify its length (156 minutes).
Na Hong-Jin merges elements of zombies, black magic, ghosts, and possession stories, but somehow manages to synthesizes these traditional horror tropes in unexpected ways, creating a surprisingly...
By Rick Riozza
Chardonnay is arguably the most important, loved, divisive, and hated grape in the world. Figure that one out!
The wine gods over at Google comment: “Few grape varieties elicit a knee-jerk reaction like Chardonnay. It's characterized as a heavy, opulent white wine, the antithesis to crisp, easy sippers like Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. Fans of Chardonnay's buttery,...
By Janet McAfee
Bailey was adopted from a public shelter when she was an 8-week-old adorable puppy. However, 10 months later her 83-yr-old human suffered a serious stroke and could no longer care for her. No one in the family or circle of friends was willing to take 1-yr-old Bailey. The dog’s future became grim as a family friend desperately...
By Haddon Libby
July was the best month of the year for stocks as the Dow was up 6.7%, the S&P 500 +9.1% and tech-heavy NASDAQ 100 +12.3%. Dow and S&P 500 results were the best that we have seen since November 2020 while the NASDAQ had its best month since April 2020. For comparison, the Dow was down 6.7%...
Today, all insurance companies use a computer program called Colossus, to determine value. It plugs in the injuries, bills and loss of earnings, and spits out an amount the adjuster can offer. Believe it or not, I have received hundreds of calls asking the question over the phone of what determines the value of a car Accident case.
I know...
Macs and iOS devices need anti-virus applications and security updates too!
By Dennis Shelly
For many years, most Mac and iOS users believed that their computers were immune to viruses that attacked other computers and mobile phones. That was true for a while, however, malicious actors are already developing malware that targets Macs and may take control of your computer and...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
Though we are reaching the peak of summer, it seems like it’s been an “endless summer” as it’s been hot for so long. Many people are spending their time in pools to beat the heat. Unfortunately, there is the dangerous side to summer and swimming pools.
Drowning incidents are dramatically on the rise locally and nationally....
By Aimee Mosco
“It is our soul mission to learn and explore for the purposes of moving onward and upward. Creativity keeps our minds engaged in the learning and the wheels of progress in motion.” Mastering the Game of Life, co-authored by Aimee Mosco, page 31.
We are creative beings by nature. We all have the ability to “create” because we...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Aries poet Ada Limón advises us to notice and love "the music of the world." She says that praising and giving attention to the good things "are as important and necessary as witnessing and naming and holding the grief and sorrow that comes with being alive." This is always a crucial...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
I have written previously about synthetic cannabinoids and how dangerous they are during the vape crisis of 2019. Now they are gaining notoriety among chemists, medical researchers, pharmaceutical companies, law enforcement, legal experts, public-health officials, and drug users. Research is revealing more dangerous chemicals that mimic 10 times the effect of THC. There are three types...
By Robin E. Simmons
LE SAMOURAI aka THE GODSON (1967)
In co-writer/director Jean-Pierre Melville’s (original name Grumbach) minimalist French crime drama tone and style are everything.
This hugely influential film established Melville’s reputation as a master practitioner of a cool, austere and restrained look that was much copied by so-called new-wave filmmakers of the time.
Ignoring genre conventions, Melville’s movies are hushed (there’s...
By Rick Riozza
I think perhaps we can now call it phenomena. It seems that every other patio party, brunch or otherwise, has more than a few bottles of Wander+Ivy wine on the table. And the reason is clear: this product is so convenient, classy, and tasty!
The Wander+Ivy website states it concisely: “It’s a great glass of wine—anytime! Made with...
By Janet McAfee
Puppies and young dogs under 2 years old are popular choices. Nothing can be more joyful that a happy bouncing young canine, full of fun and frolic. However, patience and prevention are needed to prevent frustration for you and danger to your new puppy.
Most dogs calm down from high energy puppyhood around 2 years old, depending on...
By Haddon Libby
The dog days of August are upon us. Other than the days where monsoonal flows make the Coachella Valley feel like Miami on steroids, we are entering some of the highest average temperatures of the year…which educators seem to think is the perfect time to start a new school year. Given the extreme temperatures that we reach...
For a scammer to be successful, s/he has to first be able to reach “the mark” to scam them. With Covid so prevalent again, many of us are staying home. Thus we are available to pick up the phone, to hear the “pitch?”
Of course, there are neighbors who don’t worry and are now booking vacations for August and September...
How to save energy and money this summer using a smart thermostat!
By Dennis Shelly
Summer has arrived, and the heat is on! However, extreme heat is not the only cause of discomfort. Energy bills are increasing, and many consumers are searching for methods to cut down the costs. Electricity prices typically rise in the summer, according to the US Energy Information...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
With hot weather comes a special kind of danger. Our cars can turn into death traps, with temperatures rising 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes, according to the National Weather Service. And every summer, we read about children dying when they are trapped in hot cars—whether because the driver forgot the child was...
Is it possible to build muscles after 50? If you are searching for the answer to this question, it means you are taking a positive step towards healthy living.
Physical activity helps you look and feel younger, keeps your body healthier, and reduces the risk of illness. You also get to feel better and have more energy.
Any exercise is good...
© Copyright 2022 Rob Brezsny
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fiction-writer John Banville tells us, "There are moments when the past has a force so strong it seems one might be annihilated by it." I suspect that's sometimes true for many of us. But it won't apply to you Aries anytime soon. In fact, just the opposite situation will be in...
Written by Merita Ra Wheel-Zot
Since marijuana has become readily available in local dispensaries across the United States it is a potential treatment for depression. In the past ten years there has been a rise in depression and suicide especially in the United States where pharmaceutical drugs have not been curing people of chronic mental illness and PTSD. Many patients...
Article and Photos By Crystal Harrell
A night out in Downtown Palm Springs just got even more tantalizing with the addition of the brand new Pretty Faces Nightclub, embellished with quirky interior designs, dazzling light shows, and a touch of avant-garde personalization to transport you to a wonderland of whimsical sights and soundscapes.
Adjacent to Hotel Zoso, Pretty Faces Nightclub is...
Coachella Valley Artist Stretching Boundaries and Opening Doors Into the National Spotlight
By Esther Sanchez
A desert rat through and through, Krystofer Do has spent the bulk of his life as a musical performer entertaining throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond, in many capacities. Starting out as a MIchael Jackson impersonator in his teens, Do began honing his performance chops doing...
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