BY RUTH HILL R.N.
It took twenty-three centuries before an update in the nervous system was discovered. Shouldn’t we celebrate? Where’s the News? Alcmaeion of Croton, Praxagoras off Kos, and Herophilus of Chalcedon were three Ancient Greek philosophers, who conceived of the existence of a nervous system in the third-century BCE. Alcmaeon argued that the brain is the seat of...
By Crystal Harrell
The Trauma Intervention Programs, Inc. (TIP) of Riverside County is looking for caring people willing to be part of a team of citizen volunteers trained to provide emotional and practical support to the victims of traumatic events in the Coachella Valley area. This is a unique volunteer opportunity for those with a heart to serve their community.
Registration...
By Eleni P. Austin
“This song is just a metaphor for every song you’ve heard before, it’s a symbol of mankind’s search for meaning, the melody is counterfeit, I cannot find the shape of it, it’s just an empty currency on which this song is leaning, and it’s all for you, it’s all for you…” That’s Milo Binder tilting toward...
By Eleni P. Austin
The British band Squeeze has been making music for half a century now. The nucleus of the band, songwriters Chris Difford and Glen Tilbrook first began collaborating as teenagers. Both sang and played guitar, once they added keys, bas and drums, they became a full-fledged band. They gigged around Great Britain and their debut, U.K. Squeeze...
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Olive Crest Desert Communities Hosts Successful Community Day Realizing Overwhelming Community Response
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By Madeline Zuckerman
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Olive Crest Desert Communities hosted its Inaugural Community Day event on July 24, 2024 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, which was open to the entire Coachella Valley community, at its new Children And Family Resource Center located at 39-830 Portola Avenue, Ste. A, in Palm Desert. Olive Crest, who is the recognized...
Coachella Valley Signs Former Avalanche Second Round Pick to AHL Contract
The Coachella Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have announce
Morrison has skated in 124 total American Hockey League games over the past three seasons, dressing for the Rockford IceHogs and Charlotte Checkers. The Aurora, Ontario, Canada native also appeared in 24 games for the...
By Craig Michaels
Do you remember the magic of the 80s? It’s still alive and kicking! As someone who absolutely loves catching my favorite 80s acts at The Show, I can’t wait for Friday, August 23rd, 2024, at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage. This time, it’s going to be Boy George and Squeeze taking the stage, and...
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Pro wrestling is not just a form of entertainment. It’s a sport, a drama, a comedy, a motivational seminar, and as many may not be aware – a significant platform for raising awareness, and dedicating time to charitable causes.
As the Victoire Podcast on YouTube (search @victoirepodcast) evolved over the last several months, it came...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
August is National Golf month. This safety article is dedicated to one of the best people in the world. My Dad Frank DiGiovanna! He loved to golf and was instrumental in helping me write this. This week would have been his birthday. Here’s to you Dad!
Golf really is a very safe sport and if you...
Alien: Romulus in ScreenX (1h 19m – Rated R) Horror, Sci-Fi
Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu
While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
EXPERIENCE IT IN OUR NEW 270-DEGREE SCREENX AUDITORIUM!
Seventeen...
By Rick Riozza
No one here in the Coachella Valley needs to remind our wine enthusiast community that we live relatively close to one of the premier wine regions in the world: Santa Barbara. Indeed! We CV’ers purchase almost as much Pinot Noir from the South Central Coast as we do from Sonoma County.
As the fall season will soon be...
By Janet McAfee
Dear Mom and Dad,
I died today. You got tired of me and took me to the public shelter. They were overcrowded and I drew an unlucky number. I am in a black plastic bag in a landfill now. Some other puppy will get the barely used leash you left. My collar was dirty and too small, but...
By Haddon Libby
Last week, we reviewed high school rankings across the Coachella Valley as determined by US News and World Report. Palm Desert High School (HS) and Palm Springs HS ranked as the 14th and 15th best in Riverside County. What made Palm Springs HS ranking so impressive was that 97% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The greatest concern across...
Last week we discussed whether you needed a lawyer and whether you had planned ahead and considered this question BEFORE the need arises and when you are not stressed. We then discussed how important a good Med/Legal report is to maximizing the value of an accident case.
This report is the single most important factor in getting more money for...
By Aimee Mosco
There are things that exist in this world that you cannot see with your eyes, even if your vision is 20/20. Your eyes see only what exists around you if what you are looking at has taken form, yet it is impossible to dispute that the invisible energies of emotions and thoughts exist. Emotion and thought energies...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
As a personal trainer, I have worked with so many people who were unaware of their true physical and mental strength. But I've been so privileged to witness their incredible transformations through sport. In this post, I am going to talk about how important it is to embrace your physical body and unleash your inner strength...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Former President Donald Trump held a press-conference Thursday August 8th, 2024, at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee's, pick for Vice President Tim Walz. Towards the end of the press-conference he was asked by a reporter his views on marijuana legalization. Trump says he is starting to...
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COUNTRY ROCK LEGENDS NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND HEAD TO FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT CASINO ON AUGUST 17, 2024
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Multi-award-winning country group Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring the All The Good Times: Farewell Tour to the Special Events Center at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024. Tickets start at $49 and go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 1 at the Fantasy Springs Box Office, via phone (800) 827-2946 and online at...
By Eleni P. Austin
The thing about Twang is, either you got it, or you ain’t. David Serby’s got Twang. As to that age-old question, nurture or nature, well that’s up for debate. Although he was born in Los Angeles, he spent his formative years in a small Illinois farming community where the population hovered around 1,200. As a kid,...
By Crystal Harrell
Barbie traded Malibu for the Coachella Valley as the National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention took place at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert from July 30 to August 3. This annual event hosted over 900 Barbie aficionados from around the world, and Trevor Wayne kept the Barbie-mania alive by holding the “C’mon Barbie, Let’s Get Arty” art...
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YMCA of the Desert Announces the 37th Annual Hoedown at Sundown Set To Take Place on Saturday, November 2, 2024
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By Madeline Zuckerman
The Family YMCA of the Desert is excited to announce the return of its beloved tradition, the 37th Annual Hoedown at Sundown. This vibrant community event is set to take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the beautiful Indian Wells Country Club.
The Hoedown in Paradise has become a staple in our community, anticipated each year by...
Forward McKinnon Rejoins Firebirds for 2024-25 Season
The Coachella Firebirds, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, have announced that forward Ian McKinnon has been re-signed for the 2024-25 season.
McKinnon, 26, has appeared in 56 games for Coachella Valley over the last two seasons, totaling 140 penalty minutes. Before signing with the Firebirds in 2022, McKinnon played in 21...
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Do you feel tired or weak? Are you losing, or are you unable to build muscle mass? If the answer is yes to any of these, then you may need more high-quality protein in your diet.
Protein is a fundamental building block for muscle development, growth, and tissue repair within the human body. Without, or with...
By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
When I was young, I disliked all those back-to-school commercials, school supplies and school clothes shopping. The ticking of the clock on the Sunday 60 minutes show was a reminder to get ready for bed, school was back in session. Ugh!
School is soon starting for many of our schools and one of our first lessons...
Borderlands (1h 42m – Rated PG-13) Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu and Jamie Lee Curtis
Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in the galaxy. Her mission is to find the missing daughter of Atlas, the universe’s most powerful S.O.B....
By Rick Riozza
Let’s give it to the French for their over-the-top opening ceremony!! It was one of the best Olympic overtures in modern history as the world competitors ferried up the Seine River in Paris instead of parading in an arena. And with great hope, we viewed and enjoyed the possibility of international brotherhood in a world class competition!
Okay—all...
By Janet McAfee
Dog lovers around the world celebrated National Dog Day for the first time on August 26, 2019. The purpose of this holiday is to bring awareness of the plight of homeless dogs and to encourage their adoption. National Dog Day honors these most loyal and loving creatures. We love them dearly, and they return love to us...
By Haddon Libby
US News and World Report ranks schools across the United States. Like a school test, the best score is 100. Most of the scoring relates to factors necessary to prepare the student for higher education. The score considers things like the graduation rate of freshmen and standardized testing results. Numbers are skewed to boost scores for schools...
I guess the first questions should be, Do I Need a Lawyer? Then ask yourself if you have selected someone before the need arises and you are stressed out?
I meet many people who can’t answer the simple question…Who is your Lawyer? They can name their Plumber and Electrician, but they don’t know the name of their lawyer….which probably means...
BY MICHELLE BORTHWICK
You may have heard it’s difficult to “Keep it Keto” for everyday living and especially while dining out or traveling. Choosing Keto or low-carb as your preferred lifestyle, for health, weight loss or weight management, should not present huge challenges even to those living restaurant-to-restaurant!
You can navigate this lifestyle and "Keep it Keto" no matter what! Online...
By Stan Popovich
Are you having trouble finding places to get some assistance for your mental health?
Nowadays, many places have waiting lists, and some places can be very expensive. This can be very frustrating when you need help right away.
As a result, here are 7 options you can use to start the process of getting some assistance as quickly as...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
First off let’s understand what Functional Training is.
The main word here is function. Function is purpose. So functional training is just training that has a purpose.
That purpose can be related to getting better at everyday activities—like walking, squatting to pick up something heavy, pushing a revolving door, or getting in and out of a chair.There are...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Previous articles by Cannabis Corner, explained the loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill that allows hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids to flood the market. The Miller amendment proposed by Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., would close the “loophole,” making the intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoid market illegal. The proposed amendment arbitrarily changes the current congressionally written definition of hemp to include...
Rage Resonates: An Inside Look into Coachella Valley’s Rage Against the Machine Tribute Band
By Esther Sanchez
What started as a wild idea for a pandemic project is starting to make waves in the Coachella Valley and beyond. Four stellar musicians with a combined century of experience performing in countless musical projects in their beloved desert empire have come together in...
By Crystal Harrell
Summertime offers a unique opportunity to explore the culinary delights offered here in the Coachella Valley—while indulging in special opportunities that won’t be available all year long. The chance to enjoy luxury at an unmatched value will be available at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, as the award-winning fine dining restaurant is offering an experience that combines the finest steak,...
By Marissa Willman
Nestled along the sun-soaked shores of Banderas Bay, Velas Vallarta is a tropical paradise that welcomes families for an unforgettable vacation. With its lush gardens, stunning ocean views, and exceptional service, this all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Velas Vallarta’s enchanting setting is one of its greatest assets. The resort...
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A tattoo is for life, and in this increasingly becoming popular market, it is more important than ever to consider receiving your next or first tattoo from one of the most trusted and reputable sources in all Southern California.
In 2009, California’s own, Joey Chavez, an artist by nature, and by education, saw an opportunity...
By Adam Oppenheim
Summer baseball has all different twists and turns for players. Palm Springs Power pitcher and Pittsburgh Panther alum Kyle Mosley took a huge step in his baseball career, signing with the Billings Mustangs of the professional Pioneer League on July 7. Mosley can trace much of his success to his time with the Power.
“I felt like when...
By Craig Michaels
I recently attended a mixer for Women Leaders Forum of the Coachella Valley at Kiki’s in La Quinta and had the pleasure of meeting Nicole Trigg. Her bright, caring nature and leadership were immediately evident, combining the emotions of joyful giving with her passion for florals.
Nicole Trigg, a devoted wife, and mother to three children—Tristan, Walker, and...
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Looking to Keep Cool? Look No Further! The Coolest Thing You Can Do is Keep Your Rhythm!
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By Fire Chief Sam DiGiovanna
No one in Southern California is beating this heat. We’re in this heat together and it looks like it will be here for a while. Here are some cool ways to maintain staying cool https://www.csfa.net/its-like-a-heat-wave/
One sure way you can beat the heat and keep cool is by attending the Rhythm on the Vines at the South Coast...
By Eleni P. Austin
“I wanna crawl through your tunnel, I wanna get good and lost, I’ll pay you with my soul, if that”s what it costs, your perfume is my poison, I don’t know what else this is, I need to get another dose of the drug your kiss is.” That’s Steve Barton baring his soul and exhibiting some...
Trap (1h 45m – Rated PG-13) Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Starring Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills and Allison Pill
A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.
Harold and the Purple Crayon (1h 32m – Rated PG) Adventure, Comedy, Family
Starring Zachary Levi, Lil Rel Howery, Benjamin...
By Rick Riozza
Woke up// Fell outta bed// dragged a comb upon my head//
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup//And looking up, I noticed I was late//
Found my coat and grabbed my cap//Made the bus in seconds flat.
Like it or not, in quoting from the Beatle song, that’s pretty much how things began on one of my last trips...
By Janet McAfee
The odds are great if you own several dogs and cats that one day one of them will go missing. It’s an animal lover’s worst nightmare, and we imagine the worst of scenarios while frantically searching. When I was growing up, our senior Australian Shepherd dog disappeared from the back yard, never to be found. That was...
By Haddon Libby
With Vice President Kamala Harris set to run against former President Donald Trump for President of the United States, people are trying to determine which administration will be better at controlling inflation and benefiting 401k and investment accounts.
For as much as people complain about inflation under President Biden, economists generally believe that a Trump administration would be...
The Coachella Valley is going through some very high temperatures during the summer of 2024. Many businesses with valet working during the season are bare during our 120 degrees days.
Many “locals” do not want to drive their cars and have to deal with parking and walking from your car to your destination.
If you use Uber or Lyft, you should learn these safety tips, before...
By Aimee Mosco
“You impose no limitations on yourself when you exercise your belief that you are free. You can choose to build the foundation of your reality on perceptions that promote balance, happiness, peace, and love.” - SACRED Reinforcement Workbook, by Aimee Mosco and Donald L. Ferguson, page 73.
Before your inner spirit sent your soul into your body in...
BY STAN POPOVICH
Some people have a difficult time in managing their depression which can make things very challenging.
When you are in this situation, it is important to know what to do so that your mental health issues do not overwhelm you.
As a result, here are seven ways that a person can use to help conquer their depression in their...
BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
As a coach and from my experience with over 10 years in the industry, I feel there are three main components in any exercise program to build lean muscle and lose unwanted body fat. These components are resistance training (lifting weights or using body weight), cardiovascular exercise and proper nutrition. All three are equally important in...
BY RUTH HILL R.N.
Before we leave the month of July Cannabis Corner (CC) wants to give a shout out to the many children who suffer from Cleft lip and other Craniofacial defects at birth. July is the Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. In the United States, approximately 2,600 babies are born each year with a cleft palate,...