5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. “Medicine Cabinet” w/ Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– ‘THE MEDICINE CABINET” Questions from “Joey Pals”.
1. The BA2 is 1.5 times more contagious than Omicron and is half the cases in U.S. States. (Yes. It has 30 mutations.  More spreadable, less virulant to the host. Stays in the upper airways.  Omincron does not spread well in lung tissue.
– REPORT on how you can get your home test kits in the mail.
2. “Dancing Molecules” can repair severe spinal cord injuries and reverse paralyses? (Yes, these tests are proving beneficial so far, mostly testing done @ Northwestern. Probably not for old injuries. Stay tuned.)
– REPORT that Brian hopes this virus will become more “flu-like” in the next few months.
– HOLD THE DATE for “Go-Red Luncheon” on April 7 Gala @ Mission Hills.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 1 – “Go Green” Segment

DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Ashley Metzger re: Director of Public Affairs and Water Planning. 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION that the office is open at this point in time….mask up if you need to come inside.
– REPORT on the impact Covid has had on our community and therefore changes in our water usage.
– REPORT that in Jan., DWA added $300,000. To the conservation program. So call if you want to remove grass etc., which will be funded from this infusion.
– REPORT that the whole state of CA. is in a state of drought emergency.
– DISCUSSION that since we are in a drought situation, can one build a pool?  We are in good stead w/ our water here in Palm Springs.
– REPORT on how to report water waste. www.dwa.org/report.
– REPORT on the structure of DWA.  5 people on the Board of Directors that are elected and the map used for this election was based on 2010 Census data….not this electoral map will be updated.
– REPORT that your Feb., water bill will show an increase.
– (contact info; www.dwa.org and (760) 323-4971 X 184).

Ashley

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 2 – “Cyber Chat” Segment

EGGHEADIT w/ Dennis Shelly re:
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”.
1. I am worried about Windows 11.  Will it just “appear” on my computer? (Windows hasn’t updated for 8 years or so. Don’t worry for a while. Not a requirement, just available.  Windows 10 will be supported until Oct., 14 of 2025)
2. Should I upgrade before that? (You can test your computer to see if it is compatible w/ the new Windows).
– DISCUSSION of new laptops out there. i.e. HP Spector is the X360-14. Can use as a tablet or laptop.
3. Can you be tracked by Google? (You can go into “manage your google account” and go to privacy/history and turn OFF location history.)
– REPORT that the official release of Windows 11 will be in quarter 4.
– DISCUSSION of the changes you will see in Windows 11 vs. 10.  Taskbar, file explorers, multi-tasking, The Microsoft store is completely changed. You can see some of these changes now.
– REPORT that Facebook is easy to hack and you should TURN off any old apps you are not using any more.  Lots of folks are deleting their FB accounts permanently. Call Dennis to do this properly.
4. I got too many spams over the Holidays? (Depends on the browser you are using to get to your email.  Block the senders/Spam control buttons. Google filters out a lot of this for gmail users.)
– REPORT on how Dennis can “take over” your computer and NOW also your phone and IPad remotely, monitor hacks, and run all diagnostic checks for $50./month for up to 3 devices. Spam Assassin is one of his programs. He can check remotely if you have the TPM on your computer. His connection w/ his clients is encrypted and SAFE.
1. $20/month – Standard program – Covers 1 user, 3 devices. Anti-virus and discount rates for on-site service.
2. $34. – Advanced program. – Anti-virus and unlimited “over-the-phone” support.
3. $50/month – Premium program. – All of the above PLUS data back up and security.
– (contact info; www.eggheadit.com and (760) 205-0105).

Dennis

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 5 Seg 3 – “Mr. Community” Segment

DAP HEALTH/REVIVALS w/ Steven Henke, “Mr. Community” Director of Brand Marketing re: 1695 N. Sunrise, P.S. 92262
– FUN lol DISCUSSION of his plastic surgery experience.
– SAVE THE DATE: Ap., 28,  DAPHealth’s National “Dining Out For Life”. Sign up your restaurant.  MAKE ONE MEAL MATTER!!! You’ll get an “I Dine” sticker. (Badge of Honor). Haven’t done this in 2 years.  Want to have more than the 82 restaurants we had then.  All the participants donate from 33% to 100%.  Bakeries, bars, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants, etc. ALL ACROSS AMERICA. www.daphealth.org/dofl.
– REPORT that all Dining Out For Life funds go to support comprehensive health care for over 10,000 individuals.
– REPORT that DAPHealth’s doors are always open to ALL.
– SAVE THE DATE: Ap., 9, The Chase outdoors @ the P.S. Convention Center. Much more experiential for guests.
– DISCUSSION of the homelessness situation here in Palm Springs.
– REPORT that today Fri., is 50% off all women’s resale.
– REPORT that this weekend @ Revivals; Sat., 5 and Sun., 6, take 10% off all brand new Mod Furniture Clearance. Sat., 12 and Sun., 13, take 30% off all brand new Ashley mattresses and foundations. Sat., 19 and Sun., 20, take 50% off all resale furniture and lamps.
– (contact info: www.daphealth.org  and www.revivalsstores.com.)

Steven

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 1 – Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Charles Pasternak re: News, actor, director, teacher, Designate Artistic Director Santa Cruz Shakespeare.

– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family and background. www.charlespasternak.com.

Charles

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5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont.Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Charles Pasternak re: News, actor, director, teacher, Designate Artistic Director Santa Cruz Shakespeare. www.charlespasternak.com.

– DISCUSSION of the body of his career/work.

Charles

Photo of Charles.

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 4 Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

TALK OF STARS w/ Charles Pasternak re: News, actor, director, teacher, Designate Artistic Director Santa Cruz Shakespeare. www.charlespasternak.com.

– DISCUSSION of his play “Life X 3”. At CVRep. Through Feb., 6. Located @ 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Tickets (760) 296-2966 and www.cvrep.org.

Life x 3

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Theater “Box Office” Segment

THEATER “BOX OFFICE” SEGMENT w/ Tracey Ellis re: CVRep Executive Director. 68510 E. Palm Cyn,. Dr, Cathedral City.
– REPORT that most of the Coachella Valley theaters will require proof of vaccination and a photo ID. Check w/ each individual theater before you go to a show.
– REPORT ON CVREP – “Life X 3” @ CVRep. March 30 Luminary Luncheon honoring Michael Childers. www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE COMPANY – Presents “Salty”.  March 25 – Ap.,1 the  last show of the season, “All This Intimacy”. www.detctheatre.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ROSE PLAYHOUSE – Presents “Palm Springs The Musical”. www.desertroseplayhouse.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS – Presents “Always – Patsy Cline”.  Next up “I Ought to be in Pictures” by Neil Simon. www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS w/ Michael Shaw has postponed “The Mountaintop”. Depiction of Martin Luther King Jr’s last night on earth. www.dezartperforms.com.
– REPORT ON THE GREEN ROOM THEATRE COMPANY – Will present a FREE staged reading “An Iliad” @ P.D. Library. www.greenroomtheatrecompany.org.
– REPORT ON THE PALM CANYON THEATRE
Announces the postponement of “Les Miserables”. One night only for “There’s Nothing Like a Dame”.  Through March 13 “Palm Springs Getaway”.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org.
– REPORT that Broadway ticket sales were up last week, but overall box office grosses fell. 2 more shows have closed.  BUT prices are lower than they have been in recent years. www.newyorktheatreguide.com.
– REPORT on the best theatre cities in the U.S. re: Paste Magazine.
1. Minneapolis
2. Chicago
3. Washington D.C.
4. Philadelphia
5. San Diego
6. Louisville
7. Seattle
8. Boston
9. Denver
10. Dallas/Ft. Worth
– (contact info: email: tessex@nullcvep.org and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey