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“The Comedian” starring Robert De Niro and Leslie Mann closes the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
he 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) announced that the festival’s opening night will be the World Premiere screening of “The Sense of an Ending”, directed by Ritesh Batra on Thursday, Jan. 5. The festival will close with “The Comedian,” directed by Taylor Hackford on Sunday, Jan. 15. The Festival will screen 190 films from 72 countries, including 58 premieres (9 World, 5 International, 20 North American and 24 U.S.) from Jan. 2-16. The complete line-up including a focus on cinema from Poland, Premieres, New Voices/New Visions competition, Modern Masters, True Stories, After Dark and more were also announced, in addition to the Awards Buzz program. PSIFF will open with the World
Premiere of the CBS Film “The Sense of an Ending,” directed by Ritesh Batra. The film stars Jim Broadbent and Charlotte Rampling who team up with the director of The Lunchbox in this mesmerizing adaptation of Julian Barnes’s acclaimed novel about time, memory, jealousy, and the lies we tell ourselves to survive. The film also stars Harriet Walter, Freya Mavor, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Dockery, Matthew Goode and Billy Howle. The film opens in NY and LA on March 10. Closing the festival will be the Sony Pictures Classics film The Comedian, directed by Taylor Hackford. Robert De Niro stars as Jackie Burke, a bitter, angry insult comic who was once the popular star of a TV sitcom, and is now trying to claw his way back on the stand-up
circuit, one scabrous joke at a time. The film’s supporting cast features Leslie Mann, Danny Devito, Cloris Leachman, Harvey Keitel, Patti LuPone and Edie Falco. “I couldn’t be more proud of this year’s lineup. The programming team has managed to pull together a plethora of different viewpoints in storytelling from around the world in hopes of generating great discussion sorely needed in these divisive times,” said Artistic Director Michael Lerman. “Between the 42 Foreign Language Oscar submissions, each selected to represent their own country in a year that’s more competitive than ever, to the poignant work being made by Modern Masters like Kim Ki-Duk, Ken Loach, Feng Xiaogang and Steve James, to the ever-surprising
first and second features in our New Voices/New Visions competition like the unmissable Zoology and Kati Kati, the festival is jampacked with gems. Along with that, I have to say what a pleasure it is to present the World Premiere of Ritesh Batra’s second feature film, The Sense of an Ending for Opening Night. We were all massive fans of his first feature, The Lunchbox, and we can’t wait to welcome him to Palm Springs.” For the complete line-up visit, psfilmfest.org. For more information about the Palm Springs International Film Festival, call 760-778-8979 or 800898-7256 or visitpsfilmfest.org.
Get Out of the House This Week! December 29: Thursday Morning Hike. 8:45 a.m. Dead Indian and Carrizo canyons are only open from October-December and provide wonderful opportunties to see Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. Hike starts from the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains Visitor Center on Highway 74. (760) 862-9984, www.desertmountains.org/calendar. December 30: Birding Walk. 8:15 a.m. Walk on the paved Ed Hastey Garden Walk and Randall Henderson Wash Loop Trail with an experienced birder to discover the year round and migratory birds who call the Coachella Valley Desert their home. Bring your binoculars, water, hat, sunscreen and camera. National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. (760) 862-9984, www.desertmountains.org/calendar.
December 31: A Celebration of the Music Of Elton John. 8 p.m. The ultimate in New Year’s Eve entertainment with Kenny Metcalf, celebrating the music of Elton John. Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella. (760) 775-5566, www.spotlight29.com. December 31: Mildly Wild New York New Year’s Eve Party. 5 p.m. Attendees can experience all the fun and excitement earlier with an East coast countdown to midnight. Wear your best cheetah print party ensemble. Special performance by Dave Damiani and the No Vacancy Orchestra. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. (760) 346-5694, www. livingdesert.org. January 1: Palm Springs Vintage Market. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m Boutique flea market in open air setting. An-
tiques and collectibles from every era with emphasis on MCM furnishings and accessories. Vintage trailers, classic cars, entertainment and snacks! 2300 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs. www.palmspringsvintagemarket.com. January 1: 2017 Polo Season Opening. 12 and 2 p.m. The official “Opening Day & Hat Day” featuring two polo matches. Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Ave. 51, Indio. (760) 393-7298, www.empirepolo.com. January 5 - 16: Palm Springs International Film Festival. The Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) culturally diverse program of 200+ films from more than 60 countries represents the best in international cinema, with more than 135,000 attendees each year. (760) 778-8979, www.psfilmfest.org.
THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 2017 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE NEW YEAR
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Woven Stories: exhibit at Agua Caliente Culture Museum If baskets could talk they would tell us many things: who gathered the materials and carefully prepared them, who patiently wove them with intricate designs, what they were made to hold and carry, what their beautiful and creative designs mean. The baskets in this exhibition come from southern California and especially from Cahuilla territory. Today, there are only a few Cahuilla basket weavers who produce baskets with traditional methods and designs. Their work is in great demand and Cahuilla baskets, new and old, are highly valued in collections around the world.
Some of these baskets are on exhibit for the first time in our 25 year history, including the very first basket that was accessioned into the Museum’s collections. Agua Caliente Cultural Museum is located at 219 South Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs. The Museum is open September through May - Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June through August - Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional information is available at 760.778.1079 or visit www.accmuseum.org.
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Question: With pointed fangs I sit and wait; with piercing force I crunch out fate; grabbing victims, proclaiming might; physically joining with a single bite. What am I? Answer on page 14.
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CVWD launches new user-friendly mobile app for its customers Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) customers can now get quick and convenient access to the latest information and more with the launch of the new, user-friendly CVWD mobile app. The free app is available for iPhone and Android devices. Key information and tools in the new CVWD app include: • Emergency alerts • News releases and board agendas • Job postings • Notifications about upcoming events • The ability to report water waste • A link to pay bills • Rebates and discounts • Canal water ordering • Social media links “With technology being a huge part of our customers’ lives, our new mobile app will offer them a wealth of information right at their finger-
tips,” said Director of Communication & Conservation Heather Engel. “We wanted the app’s interface to provide an efficient and easy-to-use mobile experience that our customers would appreciate.” The new app allows customers to sign up to receive the latest alerts and notifications as a text message or email. To download the new CVWD app on your phone for free, visit the App Store or Google Play and search using the letters: “CVWD.” While there is no direct cost to use any of the mobile tools including text messages, standard data fees and text messaging rates may apply based on your plan with your mobile phone carrier. Customers can also find this and other important information on CVWD’s website. Other ways to stay connected include liking the district’s Facebook page and signing up for email notifications via the website, cvwd.org.
They were blind and now can see It is getting so that the medical community is surprising us with new cures at an increasingly fast pace these days, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. The most recent “medical miracle” was reported recently in the journal, Ophthalmology. A group of researchers were able, not only to restore the sight of the blind victims of trauma, the patients wound up with 20/20 vision to boot. Researchers at the Washington
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University School of Medicine in St. Louis, the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit, and the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute in India said the procedure involved the removal of tissue behind the lenses of the patients’ eyes and replacing it with a saline solution. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.
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National military archives uniform display at Palm Springs Air Museum Will Twomey returns with his collection of Military Uniforms: The National Military Archives, from Jan. 4 through Jan. 17. Formerly the Petaluma International Military Research Center is an official 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on preserving and honoring our country’s leaders and heroes. Their goal is to preserve and display the uniforms, medals and belongings of veterans who have served their country, including letters. Included with regular museum admission. All Palm Springs Air Museum members get in free. The Palm Springs Air Museum is an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and honor our veterans while
educating future generations. One of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft, 9,500 volume Library, flight simulators, and tours through a flyable B-17 are housed in 65,000 square feet of climatecontrolled exhibit space. Movies show in the Buddy Rogers Theatre continuously after 11 a.m. The Palm Springs Air Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Feb. 17, 2017.) Admission; $9 to $16; free for children 5 and under and for active military with ID. The Palm Springs Air Museum is located at 745 N. Gene Autry Trail in Palm Springs. (760) 7786262, palmspringsairmuseum.org.
Palm Desert Community Gallery calls for artists and collectors The City of Palm Desert is inviting artists, groups, and collectors of unique art or memorabilia who are interested in exhibiting work in the Palm Desert Community Gallery to submit a proposal for upcoming exhibitions. The Community Gallery season runs May 2017 through March 2018 and each exhibition is on display for two months. Applicants must be residents of the Coachella Valley and its surrounding area, and cannot be affiliated with a commercial gallery in Palm Desert. Artists/artist groups should submit a résumé(s), including address, phone number, and email address, along with a one-page description of proposed for exhibition; and up to 15 photographs or digital images on CD or via email. The gallery does not accommodate threedimensional artwork All images must have a number that corresponds to an accompa-
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nying identification sheet that lists the title, medium, size, and date of the artwork. Applicants must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if return of application materials is desired. All materials must be received by Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. (receipt deadline, not postmark deadline) and should be sent to Deborah S. Glickman, Management Analyst, City of Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California, 92260, Attention: Community Gallery. The Palm Desert Art in Public Places Commission will review applications at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Selected artists will be notified the week of Feb. 13. Interested parties can obtain submission guidelines and get more information by calling 760-837-1664 or by emailing dglickman@cityofpalmdesert.org.
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Bookmark it! New and Upcoming Reads Apprentice in Death J. D. Robb Available Jan. 3
The shots came quickly, silently, and with deadly accuracy. Within seconds, three people were dead at Central Park’s ice-skating rink. The victims are as random as random can be. Eve Dallas has seen a lot of killers during her time with the NYPSD but never one like this. A review of the security videos reveals that the victims were killed with a tactical laser rifle fired by a sniper. Eve’s husband, Roarke, has unlimited resources at his disposal. And when his computer program leads Eve to the location of the sniper, she learns a shocking fact: There were twor. Someone is being trained by an expert in the science of killing, and they have an agenda.
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The Final Day William R. Forstchen Available Jan. 3
After defeating the designs of the alleged federal government, John Matherson and his community have returned their attention to restoring the technologies and social order that existed prior to the Electro-Magnetic Pulse attack. The government announces that it’s ceding large portions of the country to China and Mexico. The Constitution is no longer in effect. Will General Scales follow orders, or might he be the crucial turning point in the quest for an America that is again united? As the dubious Federal government increasingly curtails liberty and trades away sovereignty, it might just get exactly what it fears: revolution.
It Works: Use lemons as natural home deodorizers The citric acid in lemons (and other citrus fruits) works to neutralize odors, and the lemony smell leaves a pleasant odor after cleaning. This works especially well on food odors. Uses: Deodorize your dishwasher. Add 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bottom of your dishwasher and run just the rinse cycle to
disinfect and deodorize it. • Freshen up your whole kitchen. Fill a pot with water, and add lemon (and/or orange) peels, cinnamon sticks, and cloves. Simmer on your stove. • Deodorize your sink. Put a handful of lemon, lime or orange peel in the sink disposal and run with water.
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Ways to stop waking up exhausted It’s no secret that finding time for the recommended eight hours of sleep is easier said than done. More often than not, your time asleep is limited by your busy schedule. If you are lucky enough to squeeze in a full eight hours of shuteye, you are still not guaranteed to wake up feeling refreshed. While some responsibilities are hard to shake, setting yourself up with the right routine can vastly improve your quality of sleep and combat the issues keeping you up at night: Lighten up: If it’s never light in your bedroom, you may be confusing your body’s circadian clock. The circadian clock regulates how alert you are due to the light and darkness in an environment. If you keep your bedroom dark during the day or use black-out curtains, this can act as a signal to your body that it should be asleep. Swap out your curtains for a lighter color or keep your shades partially open –natural
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with sleep for a variety of reasons, your mattress could be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep. A quality mattress, like the Beautyrest Platinum Hybrid Mattress can give you the support you need to wake up feeling refreshed. It offers a “cool to touch” surface while also providing the support and pressure relief necessary to make sure that once you fall asleep, you stay asleep.
sunlight in your room can help you wake up in the morning. Out with the old: Approximately half (49 percent) of Americans have had their mattress for five years or more and while people struggle
Tune out: Everyone’s guilty of binge-watching their favorite TV shows from time to time. While you may satisfy your curiosity by catching the ending of your favorite series, you may not be so happy when you wake up groggy after staying up too late. Set an alarm for 30 minutes before you want to go to sleep and when the alarm goes off turn off your TV and get ready for bed. Limiting screen time before you fall asleep can also avoid disrupting your body’s level of melatonin, which controls sleep cycles.
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If you snooze, you lose: Hitting the snooze button even once in the morning can make you feel groggy throughout the day. By hitting snooze, you are prompting your body to start another stage in your sleep cycle without giving it enough time to fully recover. Try downloading an app with a smart alarm to make sure that you are waking up during a lighter stage of your sleep cycle. Cut the caffeine: While there is nothing quite like coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up, having caffeine after 2 p.m. can impact both your sleep quality and quantity. Instead of having a cup after lunch, take your coffee break earlier in the day or consider switching to decaf. For more tips to wake up feeling refreshed, visit beautyrest.com.
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A festive cocktail for your New Year’s gathering With shorter days and colder weather comes longer nights to warm up and celebrate – and this season is the perfect time to gather around and make memories. Whether you’re getting together with family or throwing a party with friends, the festivities are sure to be merry and bright. The warmest greetings of the season are those that bring people together. Celebrations are best with family, friends and food, and no celebration is complete without an enjoyable cocktail. Keep things simple this year with this delicious Milk Punch recipe. A festive twist on a classic New Orleans-style cocktail, this drink is made with milk – one of the original farm-to-table foods – and is a perfect addition to any seasonal menu. When you use milk as the base of your cocktails, you can be sure you’re serving a wholesome, quality beverage that will impress your guests so you can relax and
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enjoy the celebration too. Spread cheer in every sip with this Milk Punch recipe. Garnished with nutmeg and served hot or cold, this cocktail can bring life to any gathering this season. For more seasonal inspiration and recipe ideas, visit milklife.com. Milk Punch Two Ways Recipe courtesy of Emily Caruso of Jelly Toast. Makes: 1 cocktail.
cocktail shaker is frosty. Strain into high-ball glass filled with ice cubes. Top with freshly grated nutmeg and serve. To Make Hot: Pour milk into small saucepan set over low heat. Heat gently until hot, but not boiling. Remove from heat and whisk briefly until milk is slightly frothy. Pour bourbon, rum, maple syrup and vanilla extract into mug. Add hot milk, top with grated nutmeg and serve.
• 6 ounces reduced fat milk • 1 ounce bourbon • 1/2 ounce white rum • 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup • 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract • pinch of grated nutmeg, for garnish
Nutritional information per serving: 220 calories; 4 g fat; 2.5 g saturated fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 6 g protein; 16 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 90 mg sodium; 236 mg calcium (25% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using reduced fat milk.
To Make Iced: Fill Boston cocktail shaker or mixing pitcher with ice. Add milk, bourbon, rum, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir 10 seconds, or until chilled and
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Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 • 1 pound pork tenderloin • 2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice, divided • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1 Fuji apple or other sweet-tart apple • 1/4 red onion • 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar • 2 tablespoons canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil • 12 cups mixed greens (about 6 ounces)
salt and pepper. Place tenderloin in shallow pan and roast about 20 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches between 145 degrees F (medium-rare) and 160 F (medium). While pork is cooking, core and thinly slice apple. Thinly slice onion. While pork is resting, in large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and remaining five-spice powder. Add greens, apple and onion; toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Arrange salad on plates or platter. Cut pork into thin slices. Arrange on top of salads and serve.
Preheat oven to 425 F. Season tenderloin on all sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder,
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City of Palm Desert’s ‘First Weekend’ PD First Weekend kicks off the new year with a series of great events and festivals. Mark your calendars for the inaugural LiveWell Festival, “The Desert’s Health + Wellness Day at the Park,” the debut of 18 new sculptures on El Paseo, public art tours, hikes, classic cars, ArtWalk, Galen First Fridays and so much more. The LiveWell Festival, the First Weekend feature event, is set for Jan. 7, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Civic Center Park. This unique festival, coordinated by MyCityEveryDay, embraces health and wellness with over 100 booths focused on wellness education, healthy living, body, nourishment, spiritual peace, and holistic as well as traditional medicine all ages. The LiveWell Festival will include five distinct Neighborhoods each focusing on various aspects of a healthy lifestyle, live music, meditation demos and yoga demonstrations. The event is free to attend. The LiveWell Band, ranging
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in price from $20 to $100, which provides special perks, freebies and discounts to the over 80 exhibitors at the Festival, and special offers for the entire month of January. A portion of the LiveWell Band fee will be directly donated to participating charities. Also on Saturday, Jan. 7, is a celebration of the debut of 18 new sculptures on El Paseo as part of the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition. A guided docent tour of the new Exhibition, from 9 to 10 a.m., will be followed by a 10:30 dedication ceremony at The Gardens on El Paseo to introduce the artists. The celebration then spreads throughout the street with artists or docents at each artwork providing interesting details about the sculptures. Dotted along El Paseo will be artists in action and interactive art stations where everyone can join in the creative fun. In addition to these Featured Events, PD First Weekend includes the following ongoing activities.
All details can be found at PDFirstWeekend.com: • El Paseo Cruise Night, Friday from 3:15 - 6 p.m. The cool, shiny, lovingly cared-for classic cars begini arriving around 3:15 p.m. at the upper level of the parkiing structure behind The Gardens on El Paseo. Get a close-up look at these beauties and talk to the owners before they take over cruisiing El Paseo from 4 to 6 p.m. • El Paseo Art Walk, Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. The Renowned El Paseo Artwalk is a self-guided stroll among the numerous art galleries on the famed avenue. Art galleries will feature exhibition openings, artist receptions and more. • Galen First Fridays, Friday from 4 -9 p.m. Enjoy live music, docent tours and more in the Faye Sarkowsky Sculpture Garden at Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert. On January 6, groove to the sounds local favorite, Mating Rituals and craft beer from Babe’s BBQ & Brewhouse.
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• Interpretive Saturday Morning Hike, Saturday from 9 - 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a 2-3 mile hike while looking for wildlife and learning about the natural and cultural history of the Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument and the Coachella Valley. • College of the Desert Street Fair, Saturdays and Sundays 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. For over 30 years. This premiere open-air shopping experience has been a popular destination for visitors and residents alike! Offering more than 300 booths featuring artists, farmer’s market, boutiques, unique items, live entertainment, gourmet food and more. Held on the first full weekend of each month from November through May, First Weekend includes featured events, culture, art, live entertainment, food, festivals and much more. For more information, visit pdfirstweekend.com or call 760-568-1441.
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HOROSCOPE DECEMBER 29 - JANUARY 4 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Like a pair of vintage shoes that perfectly completes an ensemble, your past makes the you-of-themoment more interesting, authentic and comfortably worn-in.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). There’s a thrill in being a beginner — starting at the very bottom and working your way through each stage. Use the distinct advantages of the starting line. It is a place where everything is still possible.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). There are compromises to be made, and you won’t be a lesser person for making them, much to the contrary: You’ll be more of a person. More empathetic, wise, experienced — and wealthier, too.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You don’t have to be in an elite group to feel special. You purposely distance yourself from involvement in cliques who enjoy judging others from a “superior” position.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’re a unique individual. The more you realize your quirks, figure out your preferences and honor your dislikes, too, the happier you’ll be. The thing to do is to stop seeking societal rewards and replace them with personal rewards.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You don’t seek trouble. But if it culminates like storm clouds above your head, you won’t run from it, either. Adversity, when faced head-on, is precisely what will make you strong.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Take pride in your progress. Maybe you still don’t know what you want, but you know what you don’t want, and that’s even more important at this point. You’ll use this information to make a new plan.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Deconstruct a situation to understand it better. Cause problems on purpose to test your skill at fixing them. Like a child learning the world, you are naturally inclined to experiment.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). The obvious route is too easy for you. Besides, people are starting to expect you to do something different. Also, you’ll probably find that the main road is blocked. Everything is aligned to get you to take the road less traveled.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re in charge of you. Others might be bossy today, because you’ve attracted people want to be a part of your next move. Get distance from the crowd. Let your next move be all you.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You’re so relaxed today that you’re practically unexcitable, which makes you a rock for your loved ones. That doesn’t mean you lack enthusiasm. It just means that you administer it in measured doses.
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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Here’s one thing certain about your future: You can and will rise to the occasion. Part of the reason is that you’re practicing for it: You are practicing for it, aren’t you? If not, this is a fine time to start.
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Down 1 “Turn on the heat!” 2 “Ta-ta” 3 1995 Masters winner 4 Speck 5 Loom up 6 Big name in craft shops 7 Opposed to 8 Deli wares 9 Added ammo 10 Muscat resident 11 Behave 12 Sink 13 Course requirement?
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Do You Remember What Happened This Week in History? December 29, 1878 The first game is played between two teams of the first professional baseball league in Cuba, later known as the Cuban League. Representing the city of Havana, the Habana club faced off a club from the neighboring suburb of Almendares. Habana, coached by Esteban Bellán, the first Cuban to play professional baseball in the United States, won that inaugural game 21-20.
December 30, 1922 In post-revolutionary Russia, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) is established, comprising a confederation of Russia, Belorussia, Ukraine, and the Transcaucasian Federation (divided in 1936 into the Georgian, Azerbaijan, and Armenian republics). Also known as the Soviet Union, the new communist state was the successor to the Russian Empire and the first country in the world to be based on Marxist socialism.
December 31, 1999 The United States, in accordance with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, officially hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands. Crowds of Panamanians celebrated the transfer of the 50mile canal, which links the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Over 922,000 ships have used the canal.
January 1, 1959 Facing a popular revolution spearheaded by Fidel Castro’s 26th of July Movement, Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista flees the island nation. Amid celebration and chaos in the Cuban capitol of Havana, the U.S. debated how best to deal with the radical Castro and the ominous rumblings of anti-Americanism in Cuba.
January 2, 1980 In a strong reaction to the December 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, President Jimmy Carter asks the Senate to postpone action on the SALT II nuclear weapons treaty and recalls the U.S. ambassador to
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Moscow. These actions sent a message that the age of detente and the friendlier diplomatic and economic relations that were established between the United States and Soviet Union during President Richard Nixon’s administration (196974) had ended.
January 3, 1990 Panama’s General Manuel Antonio Noriega, after holing up for 10 days at the Vatican embassy in Panama City, surrenders to U.S. military troops to face charges of drug trafficking. Noriega was flown to Miami the following day and crowds of citizens on the streets of Panama City rejoiced. On July 10, 1992, the former dictator was convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering and racketeering and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
January 4, 1999 For the first time since Charlemagne’s reign in the ninth century, Europe is united with a common currency when the “euro” debuts as a financial unit in corporate and investment markets. Eleven European Union (EU) nations (Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain), representing some 290 million people, launched the currency in the hopes of increasing European integration and economic growth. Closing at a robust 1.17 U.S. dollars on its first day, the euro promised to give the dollar a run for its money in the new global economy. Euro cash, decorated with architectural images, symbols of European unity and member-state motifs, went into circulation on January 1, 2002, replacing the Austrian schilling, Belgian franc, Finnish markka, French franc, German mark, Italian lira, Irish punt, Luxembourg franc, Netherlands guilder, Portugal escudo and Spanish peseta. A number of territories and non-EU nations including Monaco and Vatican City also adopted the euro.
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Five smart steps to preserving brain health Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do. As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think. “We tend to think about memory decline as an older person’s issue, but that’s not the case at all,” says Dr. Aimee Gould Shunney, a licensed naturopathic doctor specializing in women’s health and family medicine. “There was a study published in 2012 in the British Medical Journal that examined cognitive function in people age 45 to 70. The researchers did not expect it, but they found evidence of cognitive decline in the 45-year-old participants as well as the older participants.” She notes there are two basic pathological processes that cause degeneration of the brain: oxidative stress and inflammation. Basi-
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cally, the standard American diet and lifestyle contribute to those processes. So who is this really an issue for? Men and women of all ages. No matter your age, you can take charge of your brain health by following these five smart steps from Dr. Shunney: Healthy eating: “A Mediterranean-type diet that focuses on whole foods, good fats and foods high in antioxidants is a great place to start,” says Dr. Shunney. She encourages her patients to focus on getting omega-3 fats from fish and monounsaturated fats from olives, olive oil, nuts and seeds. She also recommends increasing fruits (especially berries) and beans (they’re packed with antioxidants). What’s more, research shows a little cocoa, coffee and red wine can act as antioxidants and are beneficial in low to moderate amounts. Supplements: In addition to a quality multivitamin, Dr. Shunney recommends an omega-3 supple-
ment. “Getting enough omega-3s is one of the most important measures we can take,” she says. “DHA is the dominant omega-3 in the brain. Just like we need to make sure babies have enough DHA to grow their brain, we need to make sure older people get enough DHA to keep their brains healthy.” She suggests Omega Memory by Nordic Naturals. It’s a DHAdominant omega-3 formula that also includes other brain healthy ingredients: curcumin, phosphatidylcholine and huperzine A. Learn more at www.nordicnaturals.com. Regular sleep: Poor sleep is a risk factor for cognitive decline. “Studies show both sleep deprivation and sleeping too much impact cognitive performance,” Dr. Shunney says. “A good goal is to go to bed around the same time each night, sleep for 7-8 hours, and get up around the same time every morning.” Thinking activities: “I recommend anything that keeps your
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mind working,” says Dr. Shunney. “Activities that require things to be arranged or puzzles that have to be put together. Crossword puzzles, word games and board games are all great.” She also notes some activities to avoid: “It’s important to limit certain activities. The constant scanning of social media and newsfeeds eliminates creativity and keeps us on edge. Limit the time you spend doing that and instead do things that cause you to explore and think and put ideas together on your own.” Socialize “Social isolation has been linked with cognitive decline,” says Dr. Shunney. “In one study, people who were lonely experienced cognitive decline at a 20 percent faster rate than people who were not lonely.” Make time to take a foreign language class, join a Toastmaster’s Club, take a watercolor class - anything that connects you regularly to other people.
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