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SAXsational – The Next Generation to Perform in Palm Springs on Thursday, March 14

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ulti-instrumentalist and saxophone aficionado, Rob Verdi, will be performing live in concert at Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School on Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets for this event are $30. This is the third concert in Palm Springs Concert’s 20182019 Season. SAXsational – The Next Gen-

eration explores a new generation of popular music. Rob Verdi received his musical training at the Arizona State University School of Music in 1984. After a year of teaching junior high band, Rob relocated to Los Angeles to accept a full time position with the Entertainment Division of the Walt Disney Company. His jazz band, the Side Street Strutters, entertained guests at

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Disneyland for 22 years, and also presented formal concerts and symphony pops programs in theaters and performing arts centers throughout the US. After the success of his previous touring shows, Saxophobia and SAXsational, Rob created SAXsational - The Next Generation, which explores a variety of musical styles, including popular jazz standards of the swing era,

iconic rhythm and blues selections and trendy, contemporary pop hits. The Richards Center for the Arts at Palm Springs High School is located at 2248 Ramon Road in Palm Springs. For tickets or information please call 760-770-0774 or visit the association’s website at psconcerts.org.

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Better Late Than Never Message received. But, it took 132 years. The Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] reports that an Australian woman walking on a beach some 100 miles north of Perth found an antique bottle that had been tossed into the Indian Ocean in 1886. Experts at the Western Australia Museum authenticated the bottle, which contained a message. It seems that the German navy at the time was researching ocean currents and

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an armada of sailing vessels jettisoned thousands of similar bottles into the seas around the world. Each contained a note asking anyone who found the message in a bottle to report the location and date of the find as a means of mapping the currents. The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Senior News Line By Matilda Charles

Don’t be Seduced by Romance Scams

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Romance can be lovely ... except when it isn’t. Disaster can be part of the package if the new “perfect match” is a scammer. There are far too many ways for thieves to con seniors. Online Dating Sites -- You can’t really know who’s on the other end of the ads you view, but there are some warning signs that a potential date might not be honest. He or she might profess love all too quickly, or send photos that don’t look real. You might be encouraged to delete your profile and instead exchange direct email. Maybe you’ll be told you can’t meet yet because the other person is out of the country, and there are excuses about why you can’t talk on the phone. Eventually there will be an “emergency,” and you’ll be asked to help by sending money ... and then more money. Drug Mules -- Many seniors have been conned into sneaking drugs

into other countries. A new love will ask a senior to travel overseas, even making the arrangements. Unfortunately, those arrangements include taking along an extra piece of luggage. It could contain anything, but it’s often drugs. If the senior gets caught, claiming innocence doesn’t help when stuck in a foreign jail. Financial Assets -- Co-mingling of assets or accounts in another red flag. Don’t do it, especially if intend to leave money to your heirs. The more assets you have, the more you’re at-risk of having your money stolen. Be careful how much financial information you give out about yourself. Setting up a senior to be scammed doesn’t have to happen overnight. Sometimes the scheme can play out for months while trust is built and information disclosed. If you suspect you’ve been scammed, call the anti-fraud hotline at 1-855-303-9470. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Living Desert to Host Conservation-Focused Speaker Series The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is hosting an enlightening speaker series focusing on its conservation efforts. The lectures, held in The Living Desert’s Chase Administration Building, are free and open to the public. Space is limited to the first 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis. “We invite the public to join us at these free, informative lectures and learn about some of our many conservation programs we support at The Living Desert,” said Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Director of Conservation at The Living Desert. “We are excited to present these experts who will share their knowledge and experience in a variety of subject matters related to our desert flora and fauna.” The following speakers will present from Noon to 1 p.m.: Friday, March 8: Dr. Chris Tracy, Director Philip L Boyd Deep Canyon Research Center, UC Riverside Palm Desert. Sand Beneath Their Toes: Similarities and Differences in Ecology of the Coachella Fringe-Toed Lizard and the Desert Plated Lizard of Namibia.

Friday, March 15: Dr. James Danoff-Burg, Director of Conservation, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Forget That, I’m Going In Anyway: Why People Do and Don’t Support Trail Closures. Wednesday, March 20: Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund. Cheetah and Humans Sharing a Landscape. Wednesday, March 27: RoxAnna Breitigan, Director of Animal Care, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Chad – A Conservation Adventure to Save a Species Thursday, April 4: Felicia Sirchia, Fish & Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Conserving the Joshua Tree: The USFWS Species Status Assessment Approach The Living Desert is open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 47900 Portola Ave. in Palm Desert. For more information, call 760-346-5694 or visit livingdesert.org.

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Trivia Test By Fifi Rodriguez

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital city of the Yukon territory in Canada? 2. LANGUAGE: What is the ending to the proverb that begins, “All roads lead ...”? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which country’s flag is a red circle on a white background? 4. SCIENCE: What gas with a distinctive odor is created by a lightning strike? 5. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a decagon have?

8. BIBLE: On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? 9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The North Star State”? 10. HISTORY: Who was the first spouse of a former U.S. president to be elected to public office? © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 12

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Desert Film Society Presents the California Premiere of ‘Point Defiance’ “Point Defiance” will make its California premiere at the Palm Springs Cultural Center’s historic Camelot Theatre on Saturday, March 9. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. with film introduction at 9:50 a.m., complimentary refreshments will be served. The film has been described as “A bachelor’s beautiful, isolated home becomes a hostile prison when his troubled brother returns from military duty in Afghanistan, forcing them to unearth their violent past before another

6. COMICS: What is the full name of Batman’s butler? 7. MOVIES: What was the name of Johnny Depp’s character in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie?

dark secret is buried.” Shoreline Entertainment Special filmmaker guest will be writer and director Justin Foia. A Q & A follows the film. The film starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 9. Tickets are $15, free to Desert Film Society members. Camelot Theatre is located at 23000 East Baristo Road in Palm Springs. For more information, visit desertfilmsocity.com or call 760-770-0507. Photo courtesy of Desert Film Society.

Now Here’s A Tip By JoAnn Derson

• Got dirty floors? Make sure you aren’t throwing good effort into a dirty mop. You need a second bucket filled with rinse water, then follow this pattern: Clean mop in water with cleaner, mop a section of floor, rinse mop in plain water, go back over that section, rinse mop again. Repeat. • It can be a snap to remove burned-on food from the bottom of a pot or a frying pan. All you have to do is sprinkle in some baking soda and add hot water. Let

the mixture sit overnight. In the morning, add a dash more baking soda and scrub the residue away.

solves the cleaner, making the coffee carafe easy to clean. -- T.L. in Missouri

• Worried about pesticides in your diet? Try mangos, one of the fruits least likely to have pesticide residues.

• In time for tax season: Don’t overlook the value of opening and contributing to an individual retirement account to reduce your tax bill. Contributions need not always be made by Dec. 31 to count; it’s possible to open an account as late as tax-filing day on April 15, and it can still count against your 2018 taxes.

• “I like strong tea with no milk. My husband drinks black coffee. The coffeemaker and our mugs get stained over time. About monthly, I ‘brew’ a pot of hot water, but I put a dishwasher ‘pac’ in the carafe. The hot water dis-

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Night Sky Photography in Twentynine Palms Dennis Mammana will teach participants how to use even the simplest of cameras to create magnificent celestial portraits. The class will begin with tips for setting up and shooting the night sky including a few tricks of the trade. Students should have a good working knowledge of their equipment prior to taking this class. Students need to provide their own camera, tri-

pod, camera equipment, and dress in layers as the nights can be cold. Class size limited to 12. Class is held on Saturday, March 9 from 1 to 9:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Oasis Visitor Center, 74485 National Park Dr., Twentynine Palms. For more information, call 760-367-5539 or visit joshuatree.org.

Desert Institute Presents ‘How-To’ Navigate with Map and Compass Do you want the confidence to explore the desert without getting lost, even when you leave the trail? Misha Askren will teach participants how to navigate using a map and compass in this twoday field class. Participants will learn the basics of topography, map reading, using a compass, and the history of navigation during classroom and field exercises on Saturday. On Sunday, participants will put all their skills together in a route-finding adventure in the wilderness of Joshua Tree National Park, going to interesting spots and finding caches. These map and compass skills will allow participants to explore the wilderness and find their way back home. They also can be potentially lifesaving, in the event someone does get lost. No previ-

The presentation will be held Saturday, March 9 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Black Rock Nature Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road, Yucca Valley. For more information, call 760-367-5539 or visit joshuatree.org.

Another Hapless Husband The wife said she wanted tulips for Valentine’s Day, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. But, early on Valentine’s Day morning the husband informed his confused spouse that her turnips had arrived. It wasn’t a joke. After all he went to great lengths to put the turnips in a bucket with the words “I Love You” written on the side.

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Strange But True By Samantha Weaver

• It is still not known who made the following sage observation: “The difference between ‘involvement’ and ‘commitment’ is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: The chicken was ‘involved’; the pig was ‘committed.’” • Those who study such things say that if you were (for reasons unspecified) to eat the liver of a polar bear, you’d die. The amount of vitamin A stored in that organ constitutes a fatal dose for humans. • You might be surprised to learn that high-quality opals can be more valuable than diamonds.

ous experience with compass or topo maps is needed. Participants will need to provide their own compass. Maps will be provided.

• John Tyler (pictures), born March 29, 1790, was the 10th president of the United States. He was married twice and had a total of 15 children. These children, collectively, were witness to a surprisingly large swath of American history. The oldest, Mary Tyler Jones, was born in 1815, the year that saw the end of the War of 1812; the youngest, Pearl Tyler Ellis, survived until 1947, two years after the end of World War II.

• The next time you’re planning a trip to Indiana, keep in mind that in that state it is illegal to talk behind a person’s back or engage in “spiteful gossiping.” • In 1915, the average annual income for a family in the United States was $687, the equivalent of $17,088 today. • In 1889, a magazine called The Literary Digest made the following prediction: “The ordinary ‘horseless carriage’ is at present a luxury for the wealthy, and although its price will probably fall in the future, it will never, of course, come into as common use as the bicycle.” • Squirrels are wonderful foresters. Every year, thousands of trees grow from caches of nuts and acorns that squirrels forgot about. Thought for the Day: “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered; an adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered.” -- Gilbert Keith Chesterton (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Sunnylands’ Music in the Gardens Concert Series Gets You in the Groove on Sundays in March Break out the lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Sunnylands’ annual Music in the Gardens concert series returns in March with a different musical act performing on the Great Lawn every Sunday. There are five Sundays in the month this year, meaning five bands will perform free of charge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunnylands. Guests are welcome to stroll the gardens as the music plays. Visitors may also bring lawn chairs, blankets, and food and drink, but large coolers, ice chests, grills, and alcohol are not permitted. Smoking and pets are not allowed. This year, concert attendees will be sharing the Great Lawn with a Desert X art installation, Surrogates, a film about things to be used, in order of appearance, by self or others, for touching upon larger, insidious, or different thing. The piece by Iman Issa, an Egyptian-born artist, will remain on the Great Lawn until April 21.

Performing this year are: March 3 – The Louie Bluies. Formed three years ago, the Louie Bluies offer an eclectic mix of ragtime, jazz, country, and blues. March 10 – Barry Baughn Blues Band. A fixture on the SoCal blues circuit. March 17 – Celtic Quake. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Celtic instruments and pub sing-alongs. March 24 – Soul Surrender. Singer Tricia Pilkington fronts this soul and rhythm-and-blues act. March 31 – Jazzgrass. Barnaby Finch, formerly a touring member of Lee Ritenour’s band. Sunnylands Center & Gardens, 37977 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. For more info., visit sunnylands.org or call 760-202-2222

Fasten Your Seat Belts Some people will do just about anything to make it into the Guinness Book of World Records. Take the 103 or more Brits who plan to break the record for the most nudist riders on a roller coaster, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The event will take place at a theme park in Blackpool, England. It is being sponsored by the

British Naturalism organization, which has put out a call for naked volunteers for the occasion promising a fun-filled afternoon including three hours of skinny dipping at a nearby water park. The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

Snake in the Sky

This python is no snake in the grass. It’s milieu seems to be TV antennas where he is comfortable enough to snatch a snack in the form of a passing bird, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. The serpent’s most recent rooftop hunt in New South

Wales, Australia was caught on cell phone video by a quickthinking woman who looked up just in time. The Association of Mature American Citizens provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

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Desert Institute Presents Flora of Joshua Tree National Park Students in this informal but purposeful class will have the opportunity to observe many of the flowering plants in Joshua Tree National Park, learn their names and something about their different places in the park’s greater plant community. In addition, students will gain familiarity with the tools necessary to identify plants on their own. Friday’s class will include a basic botany lecture, with emphasis on desert plants wherever possible and as appropriate. This will be followed by an introduction to basic field guides, and the use of plant keys in identification. A lab

session will give students the opportunity to examine plant. Saturday and Sunday are field days and will be spent in the park. With instructor assistance, students, in pairs or small groups, will practice identifying flowering plants. Walking distances for this class are minimal. This class earns 1.5 units through U.C. Riverside, Extension. The presentations are held March 8-10 at the Black Rock Nature Center, 9800 Black Rock Canyon Road in Yucca Valley. For more information, call 760-367-5539 or visit joshuatree.org.

Desert Institute Presents Wildflower Wanderings Saturate your senses with the beauty of a wildflower bloom in Joshua Tree National Park. Darrell Shade, botanist and naturalist, will lead this all-day field class on a tour through the colorful flowers of a desert spring. Darrell will entertain participants with descriptions of the flora, their botanical characteristics, and show how to identify the unique blossoms of the park. The audience will be delighted by Darrell’s personal accounts of the wonders of nature in this ordinarily dry and dusty environment. Darrell will

identify the flowers of Joshua Tree National Park by scientific and common names, allowing the participants to get to know these amazing plants up close and personal. Students will look at the early flora, mainly annuals coming into bloom. The all-day field class is held on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oasis Visitor Center, 74485 National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms. For more information, call 760-367-5539 or visit joshuatree.org.

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Couch Theater: Video/DVD Preview By Amy Anderson

“Creed II” (PG-13) -Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) faces off against the son of Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) with the help of his mentor and boxing legend Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone). The “Rocky” blueprint is in full effect here, so you won’t be surprised when, say, the fighter comes into the ring too arrogant and loses, or later when a grizzled, tough trainer (in this case, Rocky) breaks the fighter down and rebuilds him in an unforgiving environment (in this case, the desert). What you also should not be surprised to see is attention to detail, themes of honor and commitment to family, and some wonderful character development. Rather than being playedout, it’s well-played -- a “Rocky IV” for the next generation. “Ben Is Back” (R) -- The bonds of a mother and son are tested on Christmas Eve, as Ben (Lucas Hedges) unexpectedly returns from rehab and is given an iron-clad rule for remaining: He must stay within the sight of his mother (Julia Roberts) at all times. As the lure of Ben’s old life tests him time and again,

the proximity reveals how addiction and drug use have distorted, marred and even taken lives in a small town. It is an understandably emotional journey for both, and Roberts and Hedges have done a lovely job of giving insight into the small tensions and big dramatic moments alike. Photo of “Ben is Back” courtesy of Roadside Attractions “Instant Family” (PG-13) -Rose Byrne and Mark Wahlberg play Ellie and Pete Wagner, a sweet middle-class couple who, ready to be parents (they think), enter the foster system and come out on the other side as parents of not one but THREE siblings who needed a home. Teenage Lizzy (Isabela Moner) is sarcastic and rebellious; young Juan is serious and sensitive; and little Lita is a handful. It’s an awkward and heartwarming and painful process of getting to know and trust one another, while dealing with the very real issues of these kids’ traumatic past, all done with love and humor and sincerity. Based on the real-life story of director Sean Anders. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Desert Institute Presents Intaglios Along the Colorado River Intaglios or large figures laid out on the ground are one of the unsolved mysteries of modern Archaeology. Officially classified as a form of rock art, there are over 300 intaglios in the American Southwest and Mexico. Daniel McCarthy will lead this all-day field class to three sites to explore these larger than life images preserved on the desert floor. The best known of these are the Blythe Intaglios along the Colorado River that are famous for multiple human-like figures. The largest human figure is 240 feet in length! Participants will learn about these “gravel pictographs”

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100 Years of the Desert

1951: Desert Regional Medical Center Opens

and their significance. This is a great opportunity to visit these immense drawings with an expert archaeologist. Participants will drive 230 miles (round trip) during the class, from Twentynine Palms to just north of Blythe where the class will finish. Carpooling is encouraged. The all-day field class is held from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 9. Meet at the Oasis Visitor Center, 74485 National Park Drive in Twentynine Palms. For more information, call 760-367-5539 or visit joshuatree.org

5. Isn’t It Romantic (PG-13) Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth 6. What Men Want (R) Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Ledlow 7. Happy Death Day 2U (PG13) Jessica Rothe, Israel Broussard 1. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG)

8. Cold Pursuit (R) Liam Neeson, Laura Dern

2. Alita: Battle Angel (PG-13) Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz

9. The Upside (PG-13) Kevin Hart, Bryan Cranston

3. The Lego Movie 2 (PG)

10. Run the Race (PG) Mykelti Williamson, Frances Fisher

4. Fighting With My Family (PG-13) Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey

Desert Regional Medical Center (DRMC) has been addressing the needs of the Palm Springs region since 1951. One of the region’s largest and most comprehensive medical facilities, Desert Regional Medical Center is a 367-bed acute care regional medical center that is home to the Coachella Valley’s only designated trauma center. DRMC offers a comprehensive array of services that includes Emergency/Trauma Services, Comprehensive Cancer Center,

Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neurosciences, Bariatric Specialists, Joslin Diabetes Center, El Mirador Imaging Center and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. In addition, Desert Regional has expanded three of its clinics to the La Quinta Medical Center at 47-647 Caleo Bay: Comprehensive Cancer Center, Institute of Clinical Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and La Quinta Imaging. DRMC is part of Tenet California.

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Recipe of the Week

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The Kitchen Diva By Angela Shelf Medearis JAMAICAN-STYLE STEAMED FISH You also can prepare this recipe using sheets of aluminum foil or in small, lunch-sized paper bags. Twist or fold the ends to seal the foil or the paper bag closed. • 4 (8-ounce) fillets, use red snapper, tilapia, salmon, catfish, orange roughy, perch, whiting or whitefish • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 small yellow onion, peeled and sliced into rings • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided • 1 teaspoon ground allspice, divided • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped • 1/4 teaspoon fresh, peeled, minced ginger • 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced • 12 mushrooms, sliced • 2 cups broccoli florets • 1 small red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced • Leaves from 4 sprigs fresh thyme • Grated zest & juice of 1 lemon • 1/2 cup water • 1 tablespoon soy sauce • 4 (12 by 14-inch) sheets parchment paper 1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions to the pan and season with a teaspoon each of salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon allspice and the cayenne pepper. Add garlic and ginger and continue cooking until the onions are slightly wilted. Set pan aside. 2. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Fold the four pieces of parchment paper in half. Cut each folded sheet into half of a heart shape, staying close to the outside edges of the paper when cutting out the shape. Place opened, heart-shaped pieces of parchment on a rimmed baking

sheet. Place each fish filet to one side of the fold line of the heartshaped parchment, at least 2-inches from the paper’s edge. Place equal amounts of the onion mixture with any remaining liquid on top of the fish fillets. Place equal amounts of the cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and broccoli florets on the fish. Sprinkle vegetables with an equal amount of bell pepper, thyme and lemon zest. 3. Fold the top half of the parchment paper over the fish and vegetables to enclose. Starting at the top of the heart-shape, fold about 1/2 inch of the edge toward the center. Seal the paper closed by rolling, pinching and flattening the edges of the paper to form a “hem.” When the hem reaches the bottom tip of the heart, leave a small opening so you can add the steaming liquid. 4. Mix together lemon juice, water and soy sauce. Pour equal amounts of the liquid into each packet. Twist the bottom inch or two of the parchment to seal it, then fold it underneath to complete the seal. 5. Bake 11 to 12 minutes, or until the packets have puffed up. Remove the pan of fish from the oven and let the fish rest for 2 minutes before opening the packets. The fish should be opaque and flake easily in the center. If the fish is not fully cooked, bake an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 4.. Angela Shelf Medearis is an awardwinning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is 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. (c) 2019 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Crossword Answer

WordSearch Answer

Sudoku Answer

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Whitehorse

5. 10

9. Minnesota

2. “... to Rome.”

6. Alfred Pennyworth

10. Hillary Clinton

3. Japan

7. Capt. Jack Sparrow

4. Ozone

8. Mount Sinai

SALOME’S STARS WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2019 BORN THIS WEEK: You are a generous, giving person who is always ready, willing and more than able to help others in need.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Take time from your busy schedule to check out what’s going on around you. You might find that someone has been secretly trying to pull the wool over those beautiful Sheep’s eyes.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Congratulations. Your well-thought-out proposal seems to be working. Someone who hasn’t agreed with you on most things in the past could turn out to be one of your major supporters.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Once again, the Bovine’s boldness pays off in uncovering the source of a disturbing workplace situation. Your personal life calls for patience, as a certain matter plays itself out.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things seem to be going well. However, you can still expect criticism -- some of it pretty heavy. But as long as you can back up your position, you’ll be able to rise above it.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Forget about going all out to impress someone in your personal life. Just being yourself is all that matters. A workplace decision will need more time. Don’t rush into it.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Getting together with people who care for you is a great way to get that ego boost you might feel you need at this time. Things start to look brighter by week’s end.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Some supersensitive Crabs might take offense at what they perceive as a slight. But a closer look points to a simple misunderstanding. The weekend holds a welcome surprise.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You should be able to continue with your plans once you get past those temporary delays. Surprise, surprise. An offer to help comes from a most unlikely source.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Sure, you can roar your head off over someone’s failure to keep a promise. But the wiser course would be to ask why it happened. Be prepared for an answer that might well surprise you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Prioritizing your tasks is important this week because of all those demands you have to deal with. The pressure eases in time for you to enjoy the weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A developing relationship needs time to find its direction. So please be patient and resist pushing things along. A recently cooled-down workplace situation could heat up again.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Save your energy and stay focused on what has to be done, despite all those distractions you’re likely to face. You should see some evidence of real progress by week’s end.

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