April
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – April 2, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment
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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier. Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– DISCUSSION of how busy the airport has been due to so many event. BNP Tennis, White Party, Spring Break, Easter Coachella, Stage Coach etc.
– REPORT that you MUST get to the airport 2 HOURS EARLIER THAN YOUR FLIGHT.
– DISCUSSION of how to travel w/ guns for hunting, etc.
– DISCUSSION of “Stay and Play” new visitor pass program. Details on the website. Register to get a gate pass, go thru security, go to the gate to meet someone, or spend some time thru security w/ children etc., BEFORE their flight. Not available between peak hours of 10 AM to 1 PM. FREE. Same security/background checks.
– REPORT that Avelo Airlines will increase their service to Santa Rosa was seasonal, now it’s year-round. This makes 13 non-stop destinations this summer.
– REPORT on the newest restaurant that has opened; “NineCities Kraft” w/ kraft beers.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway. More will be opening soon.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc..www.flypsp.com. Go to www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– REPORT on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com). Now you don’t have to go to a TSA office, starting soon will just have to go to PSP.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)
Daniel
Desert Symphony Segment – April 2, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Symphony Segment
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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President and Steve Velez musician, emcee: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– REPORT on the FABULOUS Mar.,27 concert w/ Ted Vigil presenting the music of John Denver @ the McCallum.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– REPORT on the fabulous Desert Symphony Concert Feb., 29 featuring Tony DeSare. The 40 Veterans who were “treated” to the show by Patrons of the Symphony. Conductor Dean Anderson. Placement of the orchestra. The fabulous guest violinist.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. April 11, – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On” @ the McCallum.
– REPORT for the NEW SEASON – Nancy will announce the new season of 5 shows at the Ap., 11 program.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)
Nancy, Steve and Symphony Sammy
Tours Segment – April 2, 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.
– SAVE THE DATE: Wed., April 3 when Rick will speak @ Steve Kanold’s ACT FREE TRAVEL CLUB OF THE DESERT @ Best Western Plus Palm Desert Resort. 74695 Highway 111, across from the Embassy Suites, Palm Desert. 1 – 3 PM.
– 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 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.
– 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 – April 1, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert, .
– REPORT on how busy he’s been. And with Coachella and Stagecoach, the White Party coming it will continue to be.
– DISCUSSION of the presentation of the food his staff creates.
– REPORT on the new Chili Colorado he’s putting on the menu coming out next week. He’s going to offer a rib-eye steak as an option on the steak salad for the new menu too. A new seafood dish as well.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates. Still working on the cookie product.
– DISCUSSION of the possibility of doing a cookbook.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week; 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook. How Stagecoach and Coachella will impact “J.T.’s”.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)
Todd in his Easter outfit
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 1, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is better, sparkling water or tap? (Nothing wrong w/ sparkling water. Usually infused w/ carbon dioxide and can be flavored. Tap water may have fluoride in it to prevent tooth decay.)
2. What is the “exercise pill”. (Activates a protein in your body’s cell increase endurance…more about building muscles. Will counter neurodegenerative diseases.)
3. After Lindsey and Brian have talked so much about the benefits of drinking coffee, is Swiss water decaf also good for you? (Swiss Water specific decaf coffee is fine for you and helps ban antioxidants. Decaf coffee removes 15% of free radicals; helps prevent liver disease; may reduce some mental decline; my reduce the risk of rectal cancer.)
4. Is there a shortage of chemotherapy? (Yes, there was a certain shortage but it’s improving. These shortages happen sometimes @ the plants that produce these products.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – April 1, 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. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
5. What is a tapeworm, and how does it get to your brain? (A tapeworm is a parasitic infection. Actually the tapeworms come from pigs. Comes from areas w/ poor sanitation. It hangs out in your intestine. The larvae gets to your brain and is the major cost of adult onset seizures.)
6. What is DKA.? (Diabetic Keto Acidosis. Happens to people who can’t produce enough insulin. Sugar cannot get into the cells so it remains in the blood stream and causes problems)
7. What is the abortion pill? (Combination of 2 drugs. Used at home to end a pregnancy up to 11 weeks. Series of 2 pills. NOT a morning after pill, which will NOT cause an abortion, just PREVENTS pregnancy.)
8. Can prescription drugs cause memory loss and can they be linked to Alzheimers? (Yes, there are medications that can cause issues w/ retention. Benadryl is such a drug. All about signals in the brain. No, Alzheimers is not affected by medications.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
