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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 62 YEARS
ROOM WITH A VIEW
Tips, tricks and hacks for holiday hotel stays — Page 6 Sunnylands Great California ShakeOut Two events show the public how to prepare for the ‘Big One’ Last month’s earthquakes in Mexico are a jarring reminder that the Coachella Valley is sandwiched between the San Andreas and San Jacinto fault lines. But preparing for the “Big One” may not be as difficult as you think. In a Sunnylands Series presentation at the Rancho Mirage Public Library at 2 pm on Monday, Oct. 16, Dennis S. Mileti, Ph.D., an expert on earthquake and disaster preparedness, will take you inside his desert home via video to demonstrate the precautions you need to take to be ready for a devastat-
ing earthquake in the valley. Mileti is the author of Disasters by Design, a groundbreaking book on managing hazards in the United States, and a former director of the Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado at Boulder. His talk at the library precedes Great California ShakeOut activities at Sunnylands Center & Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 19, where staff and guests will take part in an earthquake preparedness drill, including an evacuation of Sunnylands Center, at 10:19 am.
ENTERTAINMENT Check out this week’s calendar listings to get your weekend started.
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A number of non-profit, utility and educational organizations also will be on hand from 9:30 am to 2 pm to speak to the public about earthquake safety. Among them are Southern California Edison, the Coachella Valley Water District, and Animal Samaritans. Students in the Palm Desert High School Health Academy will demonstrate triage procedures on the Great Lawn. Mileti will be available to answer the public’s questions about earthquake preparedness from 10 am to 12 pm.
SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS “Should I retire now or maximize?”
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Sunnylands Great California ShakeOut Events • October 16 – Dennis S. Mileti discusses earthquake preparedness at the Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, at 2 pm. His presentation includes a video of the preparations he’s made in his own home in the Coachella Valley. • October 19 – Great California ShakeOut activities and demonstrations take place from 9:30 am to 2 pm at Sunnylands Center & Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage.
RECIPE Beef and Pumpkin Stew.
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Calendar of Events October 12
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Palm Desert Concerts in the Park Music lovers can look forward to diverse musical offerings from reggae to R&B, country to indie and more. This week’s featured band is The Dustbowl Revival playing Americana/Roots. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs. Food trucks will be onsite. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. 760-3460611, ext. 416, palm-desert.org
Freak Show: The 12th Annual Halloween Haunt Theatre 29‘s infamous horror-fest is back this year. Adventurous souls will be self-guided as they explore a long abandoned Carn-Evil, where the freak show denizens never left. Fright fans are promised a terror trip they will never forget. Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road, Twentynine Palms. 760-361-4151, theatre29.org
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October 12-15 Desert Daze Music and Art Festival Featuring Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile and the Sea Lice, Iggy Pop, John Cale, King Gizzard, Panda Bear, Ty Segall, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Eagles of Death Metal and many others performers and activities. The Institute of Mentalphysics, 59700 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree. desertdaze.org
October 13 Brian McKnight R&B singer-songwriter brings his hits to the desert. Morongo Casino Resort, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 800-252-4499, morongocasinoresort.com
October 13-14 Van Morrison Morrison’s only stop in Southern California will mark his inaugural performance in the Coachella Valley. Known for a catalog that has set the better part of the last half-century to music, Morrison is sure to bring some of his most memorable songs with him. Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 888-999-1995, hotwatercasino.com
La Gran Fiesta at The Living Desert A fun filled event that highlights Hispanic culture with games, live music and dancing, animal enrichment, delicious foods and more. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, 47900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert. 760-346-5694, livingdesert.org Espinoza Paz Latin Grammy nominated Mexican musician hails from La Angostura, Mexico, is a singer-songwriter of Mexican Regional Music and is known as “the people’s singer songwriter.” Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com Jazz Meets Latin Jazz Featuring world music and the finest deliverance, performing original and standards from the American Song Book of Jazz. An all-star Cuban Latin Jazz group featuring today’s best Latin artist performing all the famous Cuban rhythms. Guitarist from Brazil will also be apart of this legendary event. Annenberg Theater, 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-325-4490, psmuseum.org/annenberg-theater/ schedule
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Sick Nicknames By Bob Franken Quick! What does Kim Jong Un have in common with Hillary Clinton, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, most journalists and so many Americans who have somehow crossed President Donald Trump? You already know the answer: Kim is now a Donald Trump Trash Talk Target. “Rocket Man” Kim now joins “Crooked Hillary,” “Lyin’ Ted,” “Little Marco” and the “Fake News Media,” along with a slew of others who have crossed Donald Trump and become nicknamed recipients of Donnie’s Antagonistic Childish Attacks, better known as DACA. (You thought DACA stood for something else? You must be dreaming.) Now, the North Koreans are no slouches when it comes to smack talk. Rocket Man fired his own ICBM (Insult Carrying Buffoonish Missile) aimed at Target Trump, calling him a “Mentally deranged U.S. dotard.” What followed was a spike in people searching for the definition of “dotard,” which means “senile old man.” Maybe Pyongyang is onto something. As one might expect, particularly one who has been around children, the Dotard Son of Queens hurled his own playground taunt, calling the Rocket Man “obviously a madman.” Take THAT! It would be huuuuugely entertaining to watch these juveniles, Rocket and Dotard, were it not for the fact that they’re playing on a nuclear schoolyard. Still, it’s just been a war of words. So far. It’s scary to believe that the safety of humanity is in the hands of such hotheaded delinquents. Kim is finding out that Trump has been immature a lot longer than he has; Dotard Don has decades more experience at name-calling. Isn’t it high time though, that he got the same treatment? We need to agree on one Trump label that needs
no explanation, but where do we begin? Is it possible to describe the total Donald? We can only try. Where his presidency might have started is in Moscow, and that’s where it might end, if special counsel Bob Mueller hits the jackpot and proves that Donald Trump personally colluded with his buddy Vladimir Putin to steal the election, or at least knew what was going on. With that in mind, the ideal tag for him would be “Comrade Donald” or “Traitor Trump.” That last one is quite punchy. Like “Trader Joe’s.” Or “Tater Tots.” Or maybe we need to create a task force to choose one. The Inane Nickname Commission would have to be bipartisan, a group of our brightest citizens whose reputation for fairness is unimpeachable, unlike our current president. That would leave out Hillary, who would be lobbying for “Deplorable Donny,” and Rubio, who would advocate calling him the “Small Handyman.” So forget them. It would have to be someone like Jeff Sessions. While true that’s he’s recently been on Trump’s snit list, he could be fair -- never has Sessions been accused of attacking anyone who’s white. So put him on the roster of prospects. Maybe Mitch McConnell would be another. How about Chuck Schumer or Nancy Pelosi to represent the Democrats. When McConnell ratchets up any emotion whatsoever, he secretly despises Donald Trump, but he’s balanced by Trump’s newest buds Schumer and Pelosi. They’d better act quickly, though. If Mueller’s investigation results in President Trump being removed from office and put on trial, he’ll have a nickname all right: “Docket Man.” © 2017 Bob Franken Distributed by King Features Synd.
Police Log October 9
• Robbery, 400 Block Village SQ E, Cathedral City
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• Breaking & Entering, 1100 Block Surrey Ln, Palm Springs. • Theft, 5200 Block E Ramon Rd, Cathedral City.
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• Breaking & Entering, 2000 Block Executive Dr, Thousand Palms. • Robbery, 600 Block S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. • Theft of Vehicle, 63000 Block, Palm Springs. • Theft, 1800 Block E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City. • Theft, 10300 Block Verbena Dr, Desert Hot Springs.
October 6
• Assault, 1100 Block N Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City. •Breaking & Entering, 1000 Block S El Cielo Rd, Thousand Palms. • Robbery, 400 Block S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs.
October 5
• Assault, 300 Block S Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. • Breaking & Entering, 66600 Block Flora Av, Desert Hot Springs.
• Theft of Vehicle, 400 Block S Calle El Segundo, Cathedral City. • Theft, 1600 Block S El Cielo Rd, Thousand Palms.
October 4
• Breaking & Entering, 12100 Block Redbud Rd, Desert Hot Springs. • Drugs, 200 Block S Civic Dr, Thousand Palms. • Theft, 2000 Block Sahara Rd, Palm Springs. • Theft, 300 Block S Belardo Rd, Cathedral City. • Theft of Vehicle, San Marco Way & Cardillo Av, Palm Springs.
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• Breaking & Entering, 5100 Block Waverly Dr, Palm Springs. • Drugs, N Auto Center Way 7 S Auto Center WY, Palm Desert. • Theft, 200 Block Luring Dr, Cathedral City. • Theft, 300 Block E Stevens Rd, Palm Springs. • Theft, 500 Block Murray Canyon Dr, Cathedral City.
October 2
• Assault, 400 Block E Amado Rd, Palm Springs. • Assault, 35800 Block Raphael Dr, Cathedral City.
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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez 1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who were the founders of the magazine Reader’s Digest? 2. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Fantastic Mr. Fox”? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president started the annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House? 4. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Mount Etna located? 5. TELEVISION: What was the name of the skipper on “Gilligan’s Island”? 6. U.S. STATES: Which states are bordered by more states than any other? 7. ART: By what name was the famous American folk artist Anna Mary Robertson Moses better known? 8. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous actor/comedian was born with the name Joseph Levitch? 9. HISTORY: In what year did the United States’ first nuclearpowered submarine take its first voyage? 10. BIBLE: What was Paul the Apostle’s real name? © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 13
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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles Drink Coffee, Live Longer Once again, new studies have shown that drinking coffee helps us live longer. This time they’ve taken it a step further -- it doesn’t matter how you make it. Neither of the two studies was small. In the first, researchers tracked 210,000 people in 10 European countries for some 16 years. Coffee drinkers had lower risk of liver disease, lower rates of diseases of the circulatory and digestive systems (in men) and lower rates of cancer (in women). That’s quite a list. Those who drank three cups per day had a lower risk than those who didn’t drink coffee at all, and it didn’t matter in which country. One reason they chose Europe was the various methods of coffee preparation across the countries. The bottom line: It’s the coffee, not how it’s made. The second study followed 185,000 people in two U.S. states for six years. The study was designed to compare the result of drinking coffee in whites versus non-whites. In this research, participants across the board who drank 2 to 4 cups per day had an 18 percent lower risk of death. It didn’t matter whether or not the coffee had caffeine. No matter which study you believe, the patterns are the same when it comes to drinking coffee -- it can help extend your life. Why do Europeans get more life-extending benefits than those in the U.S.? My guess: In Europe they take the time to savor the coffee, sitting in outdoor cafes, talking with friends, taking time to relax, and not just using caffeine as a jolt to start the day. A caveat, however: Beware what you put in your coffee. If you add calorie-heavy creamers or flavored additives, you could be adding too much sugar to your diet. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Mizell Movie of the Week October is Michael J Fox Month. Our movie of the week series has become an all time favorite for members. Movie of the Week is every Thursday at 10:00 am. The Movies are free and so is the popcorn!! Thursday October 19 For Love or Money (1993) Concierge Doug works at an upscale hotel and is adept at getting guests whatever they want. His dream of building his own luxury hotel finally seems to be coming true when he finds a wealthy potential investor. All Doug has to do is keep his deep-pocketed friend happy which includes babysitting his mistress. Of course, Doug falls for her and will have to choose between love and money.
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Starring: Michael J. Fox ~ Gabrielle Anwar ~ Anthony Higgins Thursday October 26 Greedy (1994) Meet the McTeagues, a hilariously funny, highly dysfunctional clan who all want a piece of their wealthy uncle’s will. The only trouble is that he’s not dead yet! Things quickly get out of hand, and soon the McTeagues are elevating backstabbing and brown-nosing to new levels. Starring: Michael J. Fox ~ Kirk Douglas ~ Nancy Travis Mizell Senior Center 760-323-5689. 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs
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WORD SEARCH Religious Directory † BERMUDA DUNES
† LA QUINTA
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 40840 Washington Street, Bermuda Dunes, 855-474-0101, lds.org
Cornerstone Covenant Church 78150 Avenida La Fonda, La Quinta 760-771-9888, cornerstonehome.org
Congregation Beth Shalom 79733 Country Club Drive, Bermuda Dunes, 760-200-3636, congregationbethshalom.net The Garden Fellowship 79733 Country Club Dr, Bermuda Dunes, 760-360-0686, thegardenfellowship.com
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ABC
Cult
Kiss
Rutles
UFO
AC/DC
Cure
KLF
Sailor
Wailers
Ace
Dada
Man
Sha Na Na
WASP
A-Ha
Devo
Marmalade
Skids
Who
Alarm
Dio
Megadeth
Smurfs
Wings
Asia
Eagles
Mud
Styx
XTC
B 52s
Exile
OMD
Sweet
Yes
Bauhaus
Hanson
Pilot
The Champs
ZZ Top
Cake
Hole
Pixies
Them
Camel
INXS
Poco
Toto
CCR
Jam
Queen
T’Pau
Clout
Journey
REM
U2
† CATHEDRAL CITY Apostolic Assembly of Faith 69009 Dinah Shore Drive, Cathedral City, 760-321-2077 Glory of God Ministries 67399 East Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 760-321-5222, glorytogod.org Hosanna City Church 35688 Cathedral Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, 760-327-1451, hosannacitychurch.org Korean Presbyterian Church of Palm Springs 38088 Chuperosa Lane, Cathedral City 760-770-4268
† COACHELLA Islamic Society of Coachella 84650 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-7609, cvmosque.com Our Lady of Soledad Catholic Church 52525 Oasis, Coachella 760-398-5577, ourladyorsoledad.org Pentecostal Church of Phila 84542 Avenue 49, Coachella 760-398-2204
La Quinta Christian Fellowship 50800 Calle Paloma, La Quinta 760-564-9195, lqcfchurch.org Family Heritage Church 78998 Miles Avenue, La Quinta 760-345-0355, familyheritagechurch.com Shadow Rock Church 79390 Highway 111, La Quinta 760-771-0101, shadowrockchurch.com
† PALM SPRINGS Ajalon Baptist Church 433 West Tramway Road, Palm Springs 760-325-0313, ajalonbaptistchurch.org Desert Chapel 630 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-2772, desertchapel.org First Baptist Church 588 Rosa Parks Road, Palm Springs 760-325-2650, firstbaptistpalmsprings.org Church of St. Paul in the Desert 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs 760-320-7488, stpaulsps.org Palm Springs Presbyterian Church 815 South Camino Real, Palm Springs 760-320-2769, pspresby.org Palm Springs Seventh-Day Adventist Church 620 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs 760-327-5112, palmspringsadventistchurch.com
† PALM DESERT Calvary Chapel Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Lane, Palm Desert 760-568-9058, calvarychapelpalmdesert.com
† DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Hope Lutheran Church 45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert 760-346-1273, hopelutheran.church
United Methodist Church 66735 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5528, umcdhs.org
Champion Life Church 72745 CA-111, Palm Desert 760-835-3700, thechampionlife.org
First Baptist Church 66272 First St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5335, fcbcdeserthotsprings.org Christian Center 66511 8th St, Desert Hot Springs 760-329-5076, christiancenterdhs.org
† INDIAN WELLS Southwest Church 44175 Washington Stree, Indian Wells 760-200-2000, southwestchurch.com
† INDIO Apostolic Church of Indio 46601 Vargas Road, Indio 760-342-4199, apostolicchurchofindio.com First Baptist Church 82490 Dr. Carreon Blvd., Indio 760-342-6299, firstbaptistindio.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 81870 Avenue 48, Indio 760-775-3611, lds.org Coachella Valley Christian Church 50100 Jackson Street, Indio 760-347-1229, cvchristianchurch.com Las Palmas Community Church 47783 Monroe Street, Indio 760-347-0051, laspalmascc.org
The Journey Baptist Church 43400 Warner Trailer, Palm Desert 760-345-8505, journeypd.com Palm Desert-Oasis SDA Church 74200 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert 760-568-0809, adventistfaith.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 72960 Parkview Drive, Palm Desert 760-837-0437, lds.org
† RANCHO MIRAGE JPL Bible Church 39001 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-346-7474, jplbiblechurch.com Saint Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church of the Desert 38905 Monterey Avenue, Rancho Mirage 760-773-2155, aacod.org Victory Christian Center 34500 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage 760-328-3313, victorychristian.org
† THOUSAND PALMS Hope Community SDA Church 31145 Plantation Drive, Thousand Palms 760-408-5998, hccsda.org Faith Community Church 31130 Plantation Dr, Thousand Palms 760-902-9287, faithcommunitychurch.us
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Room with a view
Tips, tricks and hacks for holiday hotel stays your room number, ask for a different room. Make sure the clerk writes down your room number on a card instead. • You should also be alert when walking to your room. Make sure no one has followed you, as many criminals will trail from a distance then run up and push you into the room and attack. (It doesn’t just happen on Investigation Discovery shows).
By Alison Elsner So, you’re planning a trip during the holidays. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and other special times with family and friends quickly approaching, you’re probably thinking about booking soon. Whether you are considering an economical choice like Motel 6 or the penthouse at the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, there are some simple steps you should take to find lower rates, possibly get a better room, stay safe and avoid those pesky germs. Snag Rates and Upgrades Most of us compare room rates on sites like Expedia and TriVaGo, and, truth be told, there are some pretty good deals to be found. But here are some shortcuts you might want to try to negotiate a lower rate or a room upgrade: • Phone the hotel and book directly while asking for any available room discounts. Hotel chains – especially smaller ones - may accommodate so that they don’t have to pay third party booking fees, and the personal touch can help.
• If you’ve stayed in the hotel before, email the General Manager and remind him or her oh-so-graciously that you’re excited to be returning, and ask if an upgrade might be possible since last time the room service delivery was wrong (or whatever the case may be…just make sure it’s true).
Fool the Fools • This one is pretty obvious, but don’t hang the “Clean Room” sign on your door. They’re going to clean it anyway, unless you hang out the “Do Not Disturb” sign, and it just broadcasts to the world that you are out of your room.
• Take advantage of special rates under categories like AAA or AARP. It’s often a highly justifiable reason to be sure you are enrolled in these programs annually to reap the rewards in discounts.
• Do hang that “Do Not Disturb” sign out when you are in the room or sleeping. If an attempt is made to open the door, you’ll hear it and be on alert. When you’re out of the room, consider keeping the sign out so there’s no reason for anyone to be moving in and out. Of course, if the sign is out for days on end in an area at high risk for terrorism activity, this could raise more suspicion than anything, but use your judgement.
• This one take some moxie, but travel writer Elizabeth Houck (ElizabethHouck.com) swears by slipping the front desk agent a $20 bill. But before you had it over, make sure you ask for the upgrade while cupping the bill in your hand. If they say no…back the bill goes into your purse or wallet! This probably rings a bell with those of you who are Vegas show-goers, especially in past decades when prime showroom seating was accomplished by secretly tipping the maître ‘d. (Just ask my dad; every Vegas show I ever saw with my parents was appreciated from front row center. It works!)
• Keep the radio on low when you are out of the room. Sometimes the noise will be enough to deter anyone who’s thinking about sneaking in. • CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg advises that, when you’re checking in, if the clerk hands you the key and also verbally announces
Keep it Clean • Hotel bedspreads have become a bit of a punchline, but seriously folks…don’t roll around on them! Bedspreads are notorious for holding germs, which is why many hotels use duvets with removable covers that are easy to launder. According to alternative medicine doctor, Deepak Chopra, if the property doesn’t have duvets, request upon check-in that your bedspread be laundered. If you’re really serious about it, bring a black light. Just kidding. • A 2012 study led by Katie Kirsch, an undergraduate student at the University of Houston, found that, by far, the remote control was the germiest part of any hotel room. Eww! Bring a mini-pack of antibacterial wipes along with you (this is going to be more valuable than that extra pair of pumps). Use these to wipe down commonly used objects like television remotes, doorknobs, alarm clocks and telephones. You might also want to bring a plastic bag to place the remote into while using it. • Paint, furniture and cleaning products degrade the quality of the air inside a room because they are often made with toxic materials such as formaldehyde. And, poor indoor air quality can cause headaches and fatigue. If weather permits, opening a window in your hotel room to allow for circulation can improve air quality. Time to start planning that trip so you can make it the best ever!
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Now Here’s a Tip By JoAnn Derson • Use Lego people to hold your charging cables when not in use. Their hands are the perfect size to hold cords, and you can stick the figures to a small Lego base that’s secured to whatever is convenient -- a table edge, your night stand or even the wall itself – with some double-faced tape. • “New shoes too tight? Wear a pair of thick socks, and slip your shoes on. Run a hair dryer over the areas where it’s too tight, and the heat will help those spots expand. Test in an inconspicuous area first if you are unsure that the fabric can take the heat!” – C.W. in Oregon • Got your cellphone wet? Try the rice trick first. Power down if possible and remove the protective cover, then fill a zipper-top plastic baggie with plain uncooked rice. Insert your phone and seal the bag, making sure that all parts of the phone are surrounded by the rice. Let it sit for 12 hours so the rice can draw the moisture from your device. Then try to power up. • “Want to seal your sugar bag (or any all-plastic bag)? Fold over the top at least an inch, and cover the fold with a strip of aluminum foil -- both sides. Lay the bag on its side. Iron the fold, which is trapped inside the foil. It melts the plastic inside. Let cool and remove the foil.” – R.Y. in Kentucky • Need to get into a crevice for cleaning? Position a condiment cap (the ones that come with a squirt bottle) on the hose of a vacuum. Now you can get the crumbs in a keyboard or that little spot under the fridge, etc. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Social Security Matters
“Ask Rusty” - Should I retire now or maximize? Dear Rusty: I am 66, born 5/17/51, and planning for filing for my social security benefit. My husband is 60 and will be working for the next 7-10 years. We have our own corporation; he is a clinical psychologist and I work for the corporation as office manager. I will still continue to work. I am hoping to invest half of the SS check and use the other half for house projects, mortgage, and travel. Is there anything particular I need to know to apply or how I apply to maximize the most money? Our financial planner said filing or waiting was up to me. We are behind in saving for retirement, but also want to travel while we still are healthy enough to do so. Signed: Wanting to know more Dear Wanting: Yes it is, indeed, a dilemma trying to decide when to start your Social Security benefits. Keep in mind that for each month you wait beyond your full retirement age of 66, you are earning a 2/3rds of 1% increase in the amount of your Social Security benefit. That equates to 8% increase per year, and that can continue up until your reach age 70. At age 70, you would get 132% of the benefit you were entitled to when you turned 66. Since your birthday is in May, as of right now you’ve earned an additional 2% in “delayed retirement credits” (DRCs), and if you
wait until the first of October to apply you’ll get another 2/3rd of 1% increase in your benefit. Since Social Security doesn’t compute delayed retirement credits until January of each year, if you apply now you wouldn’t actually see the higher benefit until your January payment (which you would get in February). And even though you don’t get the DRC increase until January, you won’t earn additional DRC’s for the months between when you apply and January when they recalculate your benefit. Obviously losing these DRC’s doesn’t amount to a lot of money monthly, but you’d get the increase for the rest of your life so it would add up over time. Just as obviously, it’s hard these days to earn more than 8% on any investment, but that’s clearly a judgment only you can make. When you do finally decide to apply, you can do so online by opening an online “My Social Security” account at ssa.gov, via telephone at 1-800-772-1213, or in person at your local Social Security office. You said that your husband is 60 and plans to continue working. One thing for him to keep in mind is that if he starts Social Security before his full retirement age of 66 + 6 months, his earnings from work will be subject to Social Security’s “earnings limit” ($16,920 for 2017) which, if he exceeds it , will cause his Social Security benefits to be reduced by
$1 for every $2 he earns over the limit. You don’t have that worry because you’ve already reached your full retirement age of 66 so you’re not subject to the earnings test. Choosing when to apply for Social Security is a decision only you can make. There’s a lot to be said for enjoying the money while you’re younger, but to maximize your benefits (which you asked about) a case can also be made for waiting a little longer. I hope this gives you enough information to make an informed decision. The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. The opinions and interpretations expressed are the viewpoints of the AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory staff, trained and accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). NSSA, the AMAC Foundation, and the Foundation’s Social Security Advisors are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government. Furthermore, the AMAC Foundation and its staff do not provide legal or accounting services. The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.org.
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Recipe of the Week Kitchen Diva
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or allspice • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
By Angela Shelf Medearis Great Pumpkin! I know that fall and harvest time are finally here when the colors in the produce section are dominated by warm yellows, dark vibrant greens and rich orange pumpkin colors. Pumpkins are the ambassadors of autumn, ushering in the holiday season and the promise of cooler days and nights. The pumpkin plant originated in Central America and was introduced to the Pilgrims by the American Indians. Pumpkins provide a hefty source of vitamin A, as well as one of the tastiest forms of good-for-you fiber. The gorgeous orange color is an indicator of beta carotene, also found in carrots, beets and sweet potatoes. Pumpkin seeds are rich in protein, minerals and fiber. The seeds also have a rich, buttery taste that lends itself well to pestos, salad toppings or as a healthy snack. I like using pumpkin to update traditional recipes, like this modern version of Beef and Pumpkin Stew. If you’re having a busy week, you can make this crowd-pleasing stew the night before in a slow cooker. Time in the refrigerator allows the spices to infuse the dish and the flavors to deepen. Reheat it as needed, and serve the next day with a flavorful Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad and a crusty loaf of warm bread. It’s a wonderful way to welcome fall!
Beef and Pumpkin Stew This simple soup is a “use what you have” recipe. If you don’t have
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potatoes, you can substitute canned black or pinto beans (rinsed and drained) and diced, canned tomatoes or bottled salsa for the water. A variety of spices can be substituted for onion powder, including garlic powder, herb and spice blends, lemon pepper, etc. Canned foods are typically higher in salt, so you won’t need much to season the soup. • 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil • 1 beef top round steak (1 1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon chili powder • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled pie pumpkin (such as a Jarrahdale, Blue Hubbard or sugar pumpkin) • 3 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed • 1 cup (1 medium-large) peeled and cubed sweet potato • 1 medium onion, chopped • 2 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced or crushed tomatoes (fire roasted or with bell peppers, if available), undrained • 2 bay leaves • 1 tablespoon steak sauce • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Season beef with 1 teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper, and the chili powder. Brown the beef in batches to prevent overcrowding the skillet and steaming rather than browning the meat. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and place in the bowl of a 4- or 5-quart slow cooker. Add the tomato paste to the skillet and cook 1 minute, scraping up the brown bits left by the meat in the pan. Add the pumpkin, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onion and garlic to the skillet, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, the nutmeg or allspice and the cayenne pepper. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the beef in the slow cooker and stir to combine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until meat is tender. Uncover and cook on high for 30 minutes to reduce and thicken sauce. Serves 6. Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad This delicious salad is a wonderful side dish to serve with the Beef and Pumpkin Stew. To toast the almonds before chopping them, place in a small, heavy bottom pan over medium-high heat. Stir the almonds occasionally for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown and have a nutty aroma. They make a nutritious and crunchy topping for this salad.
• 1 bunch kale (1 pound), thinly sliced • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, finely shredded using a mandolin or sharp knife • 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped • 3/4 cup Pecorino, Parmesan or Romano cheese, finely grated For dressing: • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice or apple cider vinegar • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard • 1 small clove garlic, finely minced • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil Combine the lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl or the bowl of a food processor, and mix well. Add in the olive oil, whisking or processing until combined. Mix the sliced kale and 1/4 cup of the dressing together, squeezing and massaging the kale to coat it with the dressing. Add the shaved Brussels sprouts, almonds and cheese. Pour the remaining dressing over the top, and toss the salad until all ingredients are distributed throughout. Serves 6. Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF OCTOBER 9, 2017 BORN THIS WEEK: People of all ages look to you for advice and encouragement. You would make an excellent counselor.
ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19) Although you love being the focus of attention, it’s a good idea to take a few steps back right now to just watch the action. What you see can help with an upcoming decision.
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PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 TO MARCH 20) Your personal life continues to show positive changes. Enjoy this happy turn of events, by all means. But be careful not to neglect your workplace obligations. © 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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