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Tours Segment – March 5, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Tours Segment
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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– REPORT on his 2019 Jeopardy Appearance.
– REPORT that Red Jeep is VERY BUSY. All 15 Jeeps have been out twice a day.
– DISCUSSION of what comment they hear the most from their clients. “Didn’t think the Desert would have this much foliage.” The desert doesn’t bloom every year.
– REPORT that the desert wildflowers don’t last long.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year. Was started by a woman.
– REPORT that the rain can make “huge” changes in the canyons and washes that they use as their “roads”.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 3 or 4 days a week.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour
2. Indian Canyons
3. Joshua Tree
4. Painted Canyon Tour
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc. Children 6 years and older will enjoy the tour and there are booster seats.
– REPORT on the new “solar” bathrooms that are along the routes.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– REPORT on how the guides are trained.
– DISCUSSION that their tours are given on a piece of private property.
– REPORT that every 2 years they have to take a First Aid Course and are given a certificate.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).
Rick
Restaurant of the Week Segment – March 4, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks”, “Pine’s Café” and “The Lookout Lounge” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the best place to celebrate EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that there IS SNOW up there AND the views are amazing. You can see for 50 miles.
– REPORT on how far you can see. IT’S A DIFFERENT VIEW DURING THE RIDE EVERY DAY. Some times you ride ABOVE the clouds.
– DISCUSSION on the menu for Peaks, Pine Café, Lookout Lounge.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Lookout Lounge.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Pines Café.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks.
– DISCUSSION of similar food @ the Lookout Lounge.
– REPORT on the wonderful drinks i.e. the chocolate expresso martini etc.,
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that “Pines Café” is for grab and go and families and “Lookout Lounge” for bar fare and the menu from Peaks as well. Open for lunch and dinner from 5 to 8 PM 7 days a week.
Ride ‘n Dine available. Great children’s menu too.
– REPORT that they can handle 120 folks for private events.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)
John
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – March 4, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is happening to the Y Chromosome? (Eventually it will be gone, but not for a very long time. It is much smaller than the X Chromosone.)
2. Do Doctors have to be retrained to recognize measles since they are coming back? (Huge outbreak in FL. Actually dangerous for unvaccinated children. Very contagious. Measles infects 9 out of 10 vs Covid infecting 3 out of 10.)
3. What is Valley Fever? (A fungal infection that gets in your lungs. Resurgence of 3 times as many cases. Yeast from the soil. Treatable.)
4. What is re-heated rice syndrome? (DO NOT REHEAT RICE the next day. Don’t steam it either. Spores still there if you leave it out of the frig.)
5. Cannabis vs Heart Disease? (New study shows that Seniors are using more cannabis. Increases risk of stroke & heart attack if you use marijuana. Doesn’t matter if you smoke, ingest, or snort it. Age doesn’t matter either. D.O.H.C. is going to have a podcast about this issue soon.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – March 4, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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Cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
6. Will we have to have YET ANOTHER BOOSTER for Covid? (CDC is recommending another one in the Spring for folks 65 and over who are @ high risk.)
7. Is metformin (and 3 other diabetic drugs under review) safe? (Yes. An oral medication for diabetic management. Total evolution in diabetic care. Evolution away from insulin.)
8. Does the Mediterranean diet decrease the risk of depression in women? (Yes. Add FISH too.)
9. Can AI find several early risk factors for Alzheimers @ least 7 years before detection? (Yes.)
10. Is pickle ball dangerous for older folks? (Yes, be certain to warm up properly.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
Desert Water Agency Segment – March 1, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that the General Manager, Mark Krause has retiring after 30 years and Steve Johnson is the NEW General Manager. Mark and Steve were both hired in 1995.
– DISCUSSION of the duties of the General Manager.
– REPORT that they are launching a huge pipeline replacement program on Caballeros between Tahquitz and Ramon. Between 7 AM and 5 PM. It’s a 30-inch pipeline that is 70 years old that will be replaced w/ iron. The new pipe will last a long time.
– REPORT on new and existing programs.
1. Leak detection survey going on for 2 to 3 weeks.
2. Grass Removal – $3. Per square foot and an additional $1 per square foot in Palm Springs.
3. Smart Controllers – Adjust automatically when it rains.
4. Sprinkler nozzle – Uses less water.
5. Toilets – A $150. credit for an energy-efficient one to cover purchase and installation for residential. Ultra-low-slow. This incentive is for 1.1 gallon per flush toilets or less. Buy it where ever you want. www.dwa.org/toilet.
6. Clothes washers – $250. If you upgrade to an energy-efficient one. They have a sticker on one.
– REMEMBER to turn off your sprinklers for 48 hours AFTER it rains.
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)
Xochitl
Florist Segment – March 1, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION that the “flower of the month” is either a daffodil, which represents new birth, new beginnings and happiness. They are mostly yellow.
– REPORT on what they can do for St. Patrick’s Day. The St. Patricks Day wedding they did.
– REPORT on what they can do for Easter.
– DISCUSSION of the black wedding bouquet she did.
– CONVERSATION about women sending flower to men on Valentine’s Day too.
– DISCUSSION of the various spring design ideas for centerpieces and hostess gifts.
– REPORT that Lilies does flowers for EVERY occasion.
– REPORT that they do FDT, International order etc., EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that they do funeral service flowers too.
– REPORT that they also have house plants.
– REPORT that they offer subscriptions to deliver either to homes, offices, or sweethearts. Either monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, etc.
– REPORT that they are open Wednesday thru Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Weekends by appointment.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Kayla
Christopher Kennedy Segment – March 1, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Christopher Kennedy Segment
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CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY INTERIOR DESIGN w/ Christopher Kennedy re; 707 Tahquitz Cyn., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of hints for Spring decorating and how the way people “feel” is impacted in their homes. Great time to change the color of your sheets, change your wardrobe.
– REPORT on the Christopher Kennedy team. How creative people are here and are drawn here too.
– REPORT on his new studio @ the Courtyard Complex; open 10 – 5 daily on Tahquitz w/ a small retail store.
– DISCUSSION of how he “guides” his clients and honors the past but incorporates the technology etc., of the present and future.
– REPORT that he asks new clients to give him 3 words to describe what they want their home to look or feel in three adjectives or short phrases.
– REPORT on how to make my home more sustainable? (Great resources; www.sustainablefurnishingscouncil.org and www.goodweave.com for rugs.
– DISCUSSION of the “Canopy Wine Lounge”. Just opened that Christopher designed the inside. It is a combination of a tasting room and a lounge located 175 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., It’s like a desert garden come-to-life.
– DISCUSSION of wines from all over the World, with food paired to the wines, AND a “caviar” bump.
– REPORT on the partnership involved w/ international two businessmen.
– (contact info; www.christopherkennedy.com and (760 325-3214).
Christopher
“Talk of Stars” Segment – February 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire,
– DISCUSSION of her childhood, family, background and education.
Rick
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – February 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career; Academy Awards, TV, Emmys, Dodger Baseball, Olympics, Dick Clark, teaching, etc.
Emmy
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – February 29, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his licenses, awards and achievements.
Rick’s private screening room
R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024
R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24
R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24
R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024
