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Native FilmFest 2017 Is Coming!

PALM SPRINGS, CA—It is our distinct privilege to present our sixteenth Native FilmFest organized by the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. The Museum is a non-profit organization with the mission to inspire people to learn about the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and other Native cultures. We keep the spirit alive through exhibitions, collections, research, a variety of cultural...

Gaming Is My Solace

UNITED STATES─Very little things allow me to completely take my mind off of the real world and the constant stressors or struggles I encounter. However, there is one thing that I do on rare occasion that allows me an escape that I cannot even put into words. It is not cooking, music, reading, movies, TV, exercise. Does anyone have...

“Secret Of Mana” Is A Classic

HOLLYWOOD—I’ve talked about my gaming past some time ago. Like I told so many people who ask me why I no longer play video games? Well, the first would be the fact that I’m an adult, and the second would be life is so busy where is the time. However, I have started to carve out a small time...

Breakout Star Of 2019: Jaida Dreyer

NASHVILLE, TN—After years spent in the shadows, writing hit songs for country music superstars including Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Jaida Dreyer is poised to take the spotlight in 2019 to let the world hear her voice. Dreyer was crowned the inaugural winner of USA's reality smash, “Real Country.”  Her final performance aptly describes the network's title,...

Eating Healthy Is Your Choice

UNITED STATES—This past week I had to take a moment and seriously look at all the bad food and junk I consumed this past week. It was not that great and it hit me, “What the hell are you doing?” Yes, you sometimes have to take a moment and ask yourself that question when it comes to your health...

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Brings Back Native FilmFest

PALM SPRINGS, CA—Now in its fifteenth season, Native FilmFest presented by Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Tuesday, March 1 through Sunday, March 6 is one of the most highly regarded festivals of its kind ̶ showcasing the best in films by, about, and starring Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. Guest Programmer Elizabeth Weatherford is Director and Founder of the...

Vacation More Often

UNITED STATES—Summer has arrived, and for many Americans the notion of taking a vacation has kicked into full gear. I always wondered why so many people waited until the summer months to take time off. I think I’ve figured out the answer. What is it? It’s quite, simple, the weather is warm and kids are out of school. Look,...

Entering A Nightmare: “The Evil Within 2”

UNITED STATES—It’s stepping into a world filled with darkness, where everything is hostile and nothing is safe. That’s the basis for "The Evil Within 2," a game that takes the original and upgrades it in almost every way. The game still follows Sebastian Castellanos, a now-retired cop who has turned to drinking to forget his losses. The Mobius agency...

Gaming To Make Money

UNITED STATES—There are people who play videogames and there are those people who are hardcore gamers. How would I define a gamer? A gamer is someone who just has a natural skill when it comes to playing video games. They know how to utilize tricks and tactics to make finishing a game easier. I would consider myself a gamer....

Stop Twists On Reality TV!

UNITED STATES—I’ll be the first to admit it, I love a good reality show, but more importantly reality-competition shows. It’s like the goal of the show is to get into the psyche of the viewer so they question what they WOULD DO if they were placed in a particular situation. The thing about a riveting reality-competition series is to...