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CELEBRATING THE RESIDENTIAL PARK COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS
Medieval Times is in Palm Springs with Palm Canyon Theatre’s ‘Camelot’
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Senior News Line.................................2 Celebrity Extra......................................5 Palm Canyon Theatre’s “Camelot”.........7 Classifieds..........................................11
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he story of King Arthur pulling the sword from the stone is a familiar tale that both children and adults, alike, have heard time and time again. But not quite as many are familiar with Arthur’s journey as King and the conflicts he faces as his rule is challenged. The Palm Canyon Theatre will present this Arthurian legend brought to life through the exciting musical Camelot, by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe. Camelot is a musical adaptation of the novel The Once and Future King by T.H. White. It premiered on Broadway in 1960, with Julie Andrews starring as Guenevere and Richard Burton as King Arthur. The first show ran over four hours and required several edits to bring the show down to a more reasonable performance time. The original Broadway production won four Tony Awards and even had its own film adaptation of the same name in 1967. Camelot features several familiar characters such as the Knights of the Round Table (including Sir Lancelot), Mordred, and the popular wizard, Merlyn. Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of Camelot features a strong cast lead by Paul Grant (King Arthur) and Se Layne (Guenevere). The musical is directed and choreographed by Derik Shopinski. Steven Smith is the musical di-
• The neon sign was invented in France in 1910, but the first one didn’t come to the United States until 1923. That was the year a car dealership in Los Angeles put up two brightly lit “Packard” signs. The novelties literally stopped traffic in the streets.
1. LITERATURE: What is the motto of “The Three Musketeers” in the 19th century novel? 2. MUSIC: What were the first names of the Allman brothers? 3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: New York City is divided into how many boroughs? 4. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Malaysia? 5. HISTORY: Which was the first U.S. state to be admitted to the union after the original 13 states were admitted? 6. MATH: What is the first number in which the letter “a” appears in its spelling? Se Layne as Guenevere.
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rector; Derik Shopinski is the costume designer; set and lighting design is created by J.W. Layne. Camelot runs for four weekends January 17-February 9. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays; 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $32-$36. Student tickets are available for $15 with a valid ID and purchased through the Box Office.
For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, or other information, call the PCT Box Office at 760-323-5123 or order online: PalmCanyonTheatre. org. The Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 N. Palm Canyon Drive, at the corner of Alejo Road and Palm Canyon Drive. Box Office hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• It was Nigerian poet and novelist Ben Okri who made the following sage observation: “Beware of the stories you read or tell; subtly, at night, beneath the waters of consciousness, they are altering your world.”
• Medical specialists say that the true definition of an insomniac is someone who wants to go to sleep but can’t. If you can’t go to sleep but aren’t really trying anyway, the term doesn’t apply to you.
• Romans thought that roses could prevent drunkenness. • Those who study such things say that China gets more earthquakes than any other country.
7. GEOLOGY: What kind of rock likely would form at the bottom of a river? 8. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president once worked as a fashion model? 9. MOVIES: How many people were killed in the 1996 movie “Scream”? 10. FAMOUS QUOTATIONS: Which ancient Roman philosopher once said, “Every new beginning comes from other beginnings’ end”? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• Pure water doesn’t conduct electricity; in fact, it’s an insulator. It’s the impurities in water that conduct electricity -- making it a bad idea to use a hair dryer in the shower. There are underground lakes so pure that you can safely change a light bulb in them.
• The old Pony Express has been romanticized in modern times, but it’s rarely pointed out that it was a financial failure. The mail delivery service actually lost an average of $13 for every item it carried. • According to a number of psychological surveys and studies, men have more friends early in life, while women have more friends when they’re older. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WORD SEARCH Deciding Where to Retire
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Bankrate’s study of the best and worst states for retirement pegs Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, South Dakota and Florida as the top five. It’s easy to just take a list such as this and call the movers, but it’s the details that matter. All 50 states in the study were ranked in terms of affordability, crime, culture, weather and wellness. Nebraska, at the top of the list, had a rating of only 14 for affordability but did well on the other criteria. Missouri, third on the list, was No. 1 for affordability, but only average or below average ratings on the other benchmarks. Kentucky, at No. 6, came in at a respectable 9 for both affordability and crime. Its downfall was culture, which rated only a 46. At the bottom of the list, while New York scored very high for culture, it had the worst affordability rating. So, how to decide where to retire? Not with a list like this. To pinpoint a location where you’ll be happy in retirement, you need to get to know the area in person.
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Why Can’t His Husky Handle Cold Weather
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Dear Paw’s Corner: My dog “Jackson” is part Husky, a big dog with lots of fur. When I put him outside in the backyard on a snowy day, he comes right back and whines to be let inside. I thought Huskies could handle cold weather. What’s wrong with him? -- Dan in Springfield, Massachusetts Dear Dan: Jackson may have descended partly from Huskies, but he’s an indoor dog. He was raised to live in a house with humans, and from puppyhood he was acclimated to the comfortable temperatures inside a house. It’s not uncommon for some owners to think that because
Go there. Stay as long as you can, at least through a vacation. Make contacts. Call real estate agents and tour homes to see what you can get in your price range. Contact the medical center and see if they have what you need. (Check Hospital Compare on medicare.gov.) Read the local newspaper. Visit the police department and ask about crime, as opposed to believing a study. Check the nearest college for senior classes. Drive around and look for depressed areas. Is there a senior center with interesting activities? Do the math. Can you afford your new location? Are there part-time work options if you need more money? Deciding where to retire really does mean visiting the location and doing your homework. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
their big, furry dogs are more comfortable in the fall and winter than in the warmer months, that those dogs can handle cold, wet or snowy conditions. This isn’t true at all -- unless those dogs are trained for outdoor tasks like herding, hunting or sporting. Sled dogs, for example, are carefully acclimated to the extreme cold climate that they work in. They’re not house pets that live indoors. Even so, their owners watch those dogs constantly to make sure they don’t show signs of hypothermia, that they’re eating food that will give them the energy to keep warm, and so on. When the temperature drops below 40 F, dogs of all sizes begin to feel uncomfortable after a short time outside. Below 30 F, owners should stay with their dogs outside and take them in if they begin to shiver or whine. So forgive Jackson for complaining, and let him in. When a Husky doesn’t like being outside, it’s just plain cold. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• H.W. in Massachusetts writes: “I use a bathroom chair in my tub and always wash the exterior. One day, a tip came off one of the legs and when I turned it over to replace it, I was horrified to see black mold underneath. I sprayed it with cleaner and it cleaned up perfectly. Please offer this tip to my fellow senior citizens. Mold is really bad.” • To extend the shelf life of your bunch of bananas, try wrapping the stem tightly with a piece of plastic wrap. They also can be kept in the refrigerator if you don’t mind cold bananas, like when you are slicing them into cereal or using them in a smoothie. The skins may brown, but the inside will not overripen to match. • “If you have extra books hanging around, why not contact your local nursing homes to see if anyone would like some new reading material?” -- T. in South Carolina
• Energy saving tip for the kitchen: Use pots and pans that are the correct size for the burner. There’s no sense in using the big burner for a small pot, and a small burner will have to work twice as long to heat up a large pot of water. Also make sure your pots are flat (not warped) and clean, so heat can transfer more efficiently. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
Back to the Future Ron Mallett is no “nut job,” but you might call him a very educated dreamer who believes in time travel. Dr. Mallet is also an astrophysicist and a tenured professor at the University of Connecticut, points out the Association of Mature American Citizens. And, says AMAC, he has written a scientific equation using theories established by Albert Einstein that he believes might offer a blueprint for
building a time machine, skeptics notwithstanding. As he told CNN recently, “In Einstein’s theory, what we call space also involves time — that’s why it’s called space time, whatever it is you do to space also happens to time.” Go figure! 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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30. Where seedlings germinate 34. Former monetary unit of the EU 35. Personal ads abbreviation 36. Mythical animal 41. Members of Orthodox Jewish sect 45. German city 46. Algerian coastal city 47. Military men 50. Salt of sulfuric acid 54. Rhododendrons 55. Mixture 56. Recommended quantities 57. 007’s creator 59. Men 60. Kids need it 61. Midway between east and eastnortheast 62. OJ trial judge
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Small Changes Build Healthy Eating Habits A new year brings about a desire for change, so let’s start with your health! When it comes to our daily meal routine, change can sometimes be challenging. Studies have shown that it takes from two to eight months to form a new habit. You can create a positive eating “habit” by making small changes over time, like eliminating sugary drinks and high-sodium foods. Consider making healthy changes that reflect your personal preferences, culture and traditions. Think of each change as a “win” as you build good habits and find solutions that reflect your new healthy eating style. Use the tips below courtesy of My Plate (www.choosemyplate.gov/ start-small-changes) to find little victories that work for you! Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: Focus on whole fruits more often than drinking 100% juice. Snack on fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits instead of cookies, brownies or other sugar-sweetened treats. Offer whole fruits without saturated fat, sodium or added sugars as dessert. Vary your veggies to include green, red and orange choices. Add fresh, frozen or canned vegetables to salads, side dishes and recipes. Prepare your vegetables without sauces, gravies or glazes to lower the amount of sodium, saturated fat and added sugars. Make half your grains whole grains: Choose whole-grain foods more often than refined grains. Make at least half the amount of grains you eat each day whole grains. Find high fiber, whole-grain foods by reading the Nutrition Facts label and ingredients list. Some common whole grains include oatmeal, wholewheat flour and popcorn.
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forward, backward or upside down, and can still be read from left to right? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 9
Move to low-fat and fat-free dairy: Choose low-fat or fat-free milk and yogurt. Buy low-fat or fat-free cheese more often than regular cheese. Regular cream cheese, butter and cream are not in the dairy food group because they have little or no calcium. They also are high in saturated fat. Vary your protein routine: Mix up protein foods to include seafood, beans, nuts, seeds, soy,
eggs, lean meats and poultry. Select seafood twice a week, including fish and shellfish. Add beans or peas, unsalted nuts and seeds, and soy in main dishes and snacks. When planning your daily meals, try healthy new ways to prepare family favorites. This recipe for Greek Pork Chops With Veggie Rice incorporates fresh fruit and juices into savory dishes and mixes grains and vegetables. GREEK PORK CHOPS • 1 pound pork cutlets (or 4 boneless pork chops) • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/2 cup orange juice • 2 teaspoons soy sauce • 1 tablespoon dried oregano • 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper • 4 (1/4-inch-thick) orange slices 1. Make a marinade for the pork by combining 1 tablespoon of the oil, the orange juice, soy sauce, oregano and garlic in a glass bowl or re-sealable plastic bag; mix well. Cover bowl, if using, and refrigerate the pork chops for at least 4 hours or overnight. 2. Remove the pork chops from the marinade and discard the marinade. Sprinkle pork chops with the salt and the black and red pepper. 3. Place a large skillet on the stove over high heat. When hot, add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the pork chops to the pan, waiting about 30 seconds between each addition. 4. Cook about 3 minutes on each side until crispy. Set pork chops aside on a plate and add the orange slices to the pan; cook on each side about 30 seconds. Serve pork chops over a bed of Mixed Veggie Rice and top with the orange slices. Serves 4. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
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Q: Is it true there is going to be another Superman series? If so, who will play the lead role? -– P.I.
Patricia Arquette in “Medium” Photo coutesy of Depositphotos
Q: It seems like Patricia Arquette is always winning acting awards. I used to watch her on the TV show “Medium,” and I don’t recall her winning back then. -- B.C. A: Arquette just added another Golden Globe trophy to her collection with a Best Supporting Actress win for “The Act.” She won an Emmy for the same role last year. Like much of her recent work, “The Act,” which is available on Hulu, is based on a tragic true story. Arquette won a Best Actress Golden Globe last year for playing a prison guard who fell in love with an inmate and helped him become a fugitive in “Escape at Dannemora.” She did indeed win an Emmy for her hit show “Medium,” which was based on real-life psychic Allison Dubois. Arquette also was awarded an Oscar for supporting actress for the movie “Boyhood,” which was filmed over a 12-year period. Arquette can always be counted on for a lengthy speech in which she hopes to raise awareness and spark activism. At this year’s Golden Globes, she talked about the devastating fires in Australia.
A: Between Marvel, DC Comics and Star Wars, I don’t think we’ll ever run out of genre TV shows. “Superman & Lois” is next on the assembly line. It’s a spinoff of “Supergirl” and will be brought to you by the executive producer of “The Flash.” However, it’s uncertain at this time if it will be a multi-episode series, as it’s being billed as a “stand-alone pilot” on the CW network. Perhaps if it does well, it’ll get the greenlight for more episodes or movies. Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch will be reprising their roles of Superman and Lois Lane. They’ve played the duo in the above-mentioned shows as well as in “Arrow” and “Batwoman.” This is a time for them to shine as the leads, and as long as the writing and acting are good, fans will tune in. In this incarnation, according to Deadline.com, they’ll “deal with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society.” No air date has been announced, but it’s currently in production. Q: When is the final season of “Lucifer” going to be on Netflix? I’m sad it’s the last one but really eager to see how it all pans out. -R.M. A: The fifth and final season of the cult hit “Lucifer” has no official air date yet, but a big announcement was made recently about a highly important character, God, who will be played by Dennis Haysbert. You might remember Haysbert (who also voices the Allstate insurance commercials) as the president of the United States in the FOX series “24.”
Is Overexercise Cause of ‘Knots in the Back’? Dear Dr. Roach: My wife is 69 and in very good health, exercising at least two hours a day. She has suffered from “knots in the back” for over 10 years. It is extremely painful, often bringing her to tears. It comes on suddenly at any time of the day or night, and lasts hours, days and occasionally weeks. She has been to several physicians, whose recommendations are to “live with it.” She has tried chiropractic, massage therapy, prescription and OTC painkillers, stretching and home massage, all to no avail. I cannot see the knots, but I can feel a tightness when I attempt to rub them out, which usually does nothing. A glass of wine is the only reliable relief, and it lasts only a few hours. Is there any recourse to this condition? -- J.P. Answer: I am sure you and your wife must be frustrated. The fact that it comes on suddenly, can be felt as tightness and gets a bit better with alcohol makes
me strongly suspect she is having muscle spasms. These most often come on in the legs and feet, but they can affect the back too. Two hours a day of exercising sounds like a lot, and she may be overexercising some muscles, while possibly not exercising others. This can lead to imbalances in muscle strength. Another common problem stemming from exercising is inadequate stretching. Stretching is the first place to start for many people with muscle cramps. A physical therapist or physiatrist may be of immense benefit, and your wife should explain in detail what her exercise regimen is. We are taught to think carefully of the mechanism of injury, and I am concerned the exercise may be that injury. Abnormalities in electrolytes (blood salts, especially potassium, sodium, magnesium and phosphate) are only rarely the cause, although many people write me that they have been helped by taking one or more of these. Primary muscle diseases, side effects from medications and inadequate hydration are possible, but also unlikely. In absence of detailed knowledge about her exercise regimen, I’d recommend she try backing off a bit, maybe using ice after exercise, stretching the back under supervision and trying a hot bath or shower before bed. (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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A Fateful Christmas Story
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Siobhane Riggs, who was 5 years old at the time, placed a message in a bottle and tossed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Nova Scotia. The tides carried it off to Tenerife in the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa where Patrick Dennis found it in 2002, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. Patrick tried to call Siobhan and finally got in touch with her mom, Carolanne Riggs, who informed him that the girl was tragically killed in an accident at the age of six. Carolanne and Patrick stayed in touch and 17 years later Patrick and
his family made the trip to Newfoundland to spend Christmas with Carolanne and her family. It was a heartfelt moment. As Carolanne put it to reporters at CBC: “I really do feel that this message landing over in Tenerife and Patrick getting this bottle and making this connection gives me some closure. It gives me a closure that she’s not far. She is always here with us.” 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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Quick & Easy Pork BBQ • 16 ounces (half 32-ounce container) fully cooked barbecue sauce with shredded pork • 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained • 1 can (15 to 19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained • 2 large plum tomatoes, cut into • 1/4-inch dice 1. In 3-quart saucepan, heat pork mixture with beans, tomatoes and 1 cup water to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 servings. Each serving: 380 calories, 6g total fat (2g saturated), 30mg cholesterol, 1,245mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate, 18g dietary fiber, 29g protein. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
Sophia Loren, one of four of the last living movie legends of The Golden Age of Hollywood (the others being Jane Fonda, Shirley MacLaine and Robert Redford), received a lifetime achievement award from Lina Wertmuller at the Capri-Hollywood film festival on Dec. 30. Sophia started her career in the 1950s and made more than 80 films, including “Two Women,” for which she won a best actress Oscar in 1961. Now 84, she’s anticipating the March release of “The Life Ahead,” her first feature film in a decade, directed by her son Edoardo Ponti. When Jennifer Hudson made the rounds of talk shows promoting “Cats,” she revealed her current project is portraying Aretha Franklin. Franklin told Hudson after seeing her in Broadway’s “The Color Purple,” “You are my choice to play me when they make a movie of my life.” Hudson confessed: “That was a long time ago. I can’t believe it’s actually happening.” The film is called “Respect” and co-stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans,
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Audra MacDonald, Mary K. Blige (as Dinah Washington), Tate Donovan and Titus Burgess. It opens Aug. 14. Are we ready for yet another “Cinderella” movie? This one will feature four-time James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan, who went from 007 to “Mamma Mia,” starring as the king. Also cast are “Pose” star Billy Porter and “Frozen” star Idina Menzel. Late-night talk-show host James Cordon is one of the producers and promises this is a musical comedy reimagining of the traditional Cinderella story. Brosnan also stars with Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams in Netflix’s “Eurovision.” (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Observe holiday hours during Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend
ist German Workers Party (or Nazi Party), is named chancellor (Fuehrer) of Germany. Hitler immediately ordered a rapid expansion of the state police, the Gestapo.
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On Jan. 31, 1606, at Westminster in London, Guy Fawkes, a conspirator in the plot to blow up the British Parliament building, jumps to his death before his execution for treason. On Nov. 5, 1605, Fawkes had been found lurking in a cellar of Parliament with two tons of gunpowder.
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he Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will observe holiday hours during the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Weekend January 18-20 with the first tram up each day at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 9:45 p.m. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. At the Mountain Station, visitors may enjoy viewpoints, dining, a gift shop, a natural history museum, over 50 miles of hiking trails and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park. Tram admission is $26.95 for adults and $16.95 for children
ages 3-10 years. Special discounts and packages are available after 4:00 p.m. Twilight Tickets are $23.95 for adults and seniors, and $13.95 for children ages 3-10. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is the world’s largest rotating tram car. Opened in 1963, the Tram’s 80-passenger cars travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon from the Valley Station (elevation 2,643 ft.) to the Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft.) in approximately 10 minutes. For more information, please call 760-325-1391, or visit us at pstramway.com. Also, download the free mobile tour now available in the App Store/Google Play.
On Feb. 1, 1781, the Articles of Confederation are finally ratified. The Articles had been signed by Congress and sent to the individual states on Nov. 15, 1777, but bickering between Virginia and Maryland delayed final ratification for almost four years. On Feb. 2, 1887, Groundhog Day, featuring a rodent meteorologist, is celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, it gets scared and runs back into its burrow, predicting six more weeks of winter weather. On Jan. 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler, leader of the National Social-
On Jan. 27, 1943, future President Ronald Reagan, an Army Air Corps first lieutenant during World War II, is on assignment with the Army’s First Motion Picture Unit. He had been tapped to star in a motion picture called “Air Force.” On Jan. 28, 1964, the U.S. State Department angrily accuses the Soviet Union of shooting down an American jet that strayed into East German airspace, killing three U.S. officers aboard the plane. The Soviets said the flight was a “gross provocation.” On Jan. 29, 1977, “Roots,” a groundbreaking television program, premieres on ABC. The eight-episode miniseries, which aired on consecutive nights, follows a family from West Africa through generations of slavery and the end of the Civil War. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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Clobbered Porcelain
“Joker” (R) -- The Joker, the notorious comic-book foil to Batman, has been portrayed as over-thetop and deranged, but never quite like this. Director and writer Todd Phillips throws the past out the door in favor of a deeper, more personal look into the character’s origin story. Arthur Fleck is a clown by day, aspiring comic by night, besieged by inner demons, off his meds and living with an equally delusional mother, as we follow his metamorphosis from victim to iconic villain. Whether you see this as a controversial statement on race relations or the exertions of politics on mental health care, the story is raw, disturbing and sad -- and Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker is hard to look away from. “The Lighthouse” (R) -- Insanity’s siren call takes over two lighthouse
Joaquin Phoenix in “Joker” Photo courtesy of Warner Bros.
workers on a remote New England coast in acclaimed director Robert Eggers’ (“The Witch”) stylized psychological torturer “The Lighthouse.” Veteran tender Thomas Wake (Willem Dafoe) is joined by new wick man Ephraim Winslow (Robert Pattinson) for a four-week tour of duty. As the hours stretch into days and then into weeks, the close quarters and quirks of the two men create a suffocating maelstrom that threatens to erupt as the pair is doubly cut off from civilization by a storm. The film is shot in a deep, rich black and white with a dizzying vintage feel, and both leads pull off superb performances. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
1. Heat oven to 425 F. Spray a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Unroll French loaf and pat into prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes.
Mediterranean Pizza • 1 (11-ounce) can purchased refrigerated crusty French loaf bread • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 1 3/4 cups (one 15-ounce can) tomato sauce • 2 1/2 cups chopped unpeeled zucchini • 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
2. Stir Italian seasoning into tomato sauce. Evenly spread sauce mixture over partially baked crust. Arrange zucchini evenly over sauce. Sprinkle feta and mozzarella cheeses evenly over top. 3. Continue baking for 12 to 14 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Place baking sheet on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Cut into 8 large pieces. Serves 8. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
The English word “clobbered” has been used since at least the 1600s, but its meaning has changed. It still means beaten up, badly injured or damaged. But the word had a very different meaning in the 1700s. It describes porcelain dishes or ornaments with blue-and-white underglaze decoration that were altered. And in an auction catalog or antiques display, the clobbered alterations are not bad and not damaging, but enhancing, and not a reason to pay a lower price. The Chinese made most of the blue-and-white pieces in the late 1700s to early 1800s. They were shipped to many countries and overpainted with colored glazes because the public would pay more for colored urns or dishes. The decorations did not follow the blue-and-white outlines of the original glaze, but were applied as new pictures and ornamental designs over the old glaze. The English did the same overglaze decorating, but many thought it was damaged, not improved. The Germans called it “schwarzlot” (blackish) decoration.
A pair of clobbered Chinese urns decorated with blue-and-white pictures of houses and a river were overpainted with colored flowers, leaves and a cracked ice design. The pair sold for $5,750.
A pair of “Chinese Export clobbered porcelain vases” were sold at a New Orleans auction for $5,750. Clobbering in green, pink, yellow and copper red in the mid-1800s has added to its value today. TIP: If a white powder forms on a piece made of lead, or glasses or pottery decorated with a lead glaze, immediately remove the piece from your house. The powder is poisonous. Consult an expert conservator if it is valuable and should be saved. Do the ecologically correct thing if you must dispose of the piece. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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1. Lamp is different. 2. Curtain is shorter. 3. Rattle is moved. 4. Foot is showing. 5. Sleeve is longer. 6. Tissue is higher.
Noon. Cool, huh?
Hitori Answer
TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. One for all, and all for one
5. Vermont
9. Seven
2. Duane and Gregg
6. 1,000
10. Seneca
3. Five
7. Sedimentary
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4. Kuala Lumpur
8. Gerald Ford
2020 Honor Flights Starting Up Soon Last year the Honor Flights Network took 21,000 World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War era veterans from around the country aboard flights to Washington, D.C. Over the years, non-profit HFN has taken over 200,000 veterans on these flights to see the memorials dedicated to them in the nation’s capital. Because of donations, the veterans themselves paid nothing for their trips.
The 2020 season will be starting in a few months. Are you able to go as a volunteer escort to help three veterans for one day? Can you host a fundraiser or donate money? With over 20,000 veterans on a wait list for a trip, volunteers and donations are the most crucial at this point. Your first step is to look at the Honor Flight Network website at honorflight.org. Click on Hubs/ Flights and find the black dot closest to you. All but five states have hubs with a total of 140 locations. Click on a dot and you’ll find contact information. Click on the website link for your hub. You’ll learn about the local group: fundraisers, links to refer a veteran and more. If you’re a veteran who wants
to go alone or with your family, you can go solo and meet up with the larger group in Washington, D.C., if you can secure your own funding and transportation. Another program is the Southwest Lone Eagle, for veterans who have been on the waiting list for more than one year and do not live within 120 miles of a hub. For veterans with a terminal illness, there is the TLC programs, meaning Their Last Chance. For more information, or if there isn’t a hub in your state, call Honor Flight at 937-521-2400. Note to veterans: use of a wheelchair or oxygen are not obstacles to going on one of these trips. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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