Emergency Preparedness Commission Town Hall: Earthquake Insurance
Chris Nance, Chief Communications Officer with the California Earthquake Authority in Sacramento, will clarify for our residents all the mis-information that abounds regarding Earthquake Insurance, why they need it, how much the cost has come down and other important information.
Please join us online Thursday evening for a live stream Swoon @ the Moon to view the Moon in its waxing crescent phase. Beginning at 8:30 pm PDT, City Astronomer Eric McLaughlin will share fascinating views of the Moon, highlighting volcanic features and impact craters. Sign on to learn enlightening facts and reminisce about the historical visits to the Moon during this approximately 30-minute long presentation. If you tune in after the show, don’t worry! You can find it on our YouTube Channel with over 300 other great videos of our programming from the Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory.
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Jodi Kantor will discuss the controversial work conditions of the two companies that she exposed in front-page articles for The New York Times. Jodi's investigative reporting has spawned a vigorous debate in the media as Amazon and Starbucks publicly defend their reputations.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afd5s2s2Ofw
Marcia Stein interviews Rancho Mirage resident Rita Steffen about the steps she has taken for emergency preparations in her home.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKGBQ0Y0o0
On March 25, 2018, the Rancho Mirage Observatory opened its doors to the public. City Astronomer, Eric McLaughlin, reflects on our short but galactic history and achievements as we continue to harvest starlight and convert it to knowledge.
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Author Iris Yang was born and raised in China where Americans were called “American Devils.” Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine writing books about American heroes. In fact, writing was a dangerous career when books were being burned and her grandmother, the first Chinese woman to receive a master’s degree in the UK, was wrongfully accused of being a Counter-Revolutionary Rightist and fired from her university job. At a young age Dr. Yang had to choose a safer path – to study science, eventually earning her Ph.D. in molecular biology. Only recently has she ventured further into her true passion or creative writing.Dr. Yang will speak about her two historical novels featuring the Flying Tigers fighter squadrons (American Volunteer Group) and their contributions to China during WWII. “Both books are works of fiction,” Yang explains. “But to me, they are also personal. As a Chinese, I’m thankful for the Flying Tigers’ bravery and sacrifice; without their help, the course of Chinese history might have been changed, my family might not have survived, and I might not have existed. As a U.S. citizen, I’m honored to write a book about the American heroes. It’s a privilege.”
This lecture was made possible by a generous gift from Patrice and Grady Merritt and presented at Rancho Mirage Library and Observatory on October 1, 2019.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMspMvZCchg