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Tennis Paradise Returns

Dining, Entertainment and Shopping Enhances Two Weeks of Championship Tennis at the BNP Paribas Open

In This Issue

Senior News Line.................................2 Celebrity Extra......................................7 “The Spaghetti Murders’........ ..............8 Classifieds..........................................11

By Alison Elsner

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he Coachella Valley has come to be known as tennis territory with the annual return of the BNP Paribas Open in March. It’s the largest two-week combined ATP and WTA Premier Mandatory professional tennis tournament in the world outside of the four grand slams. All top 75 ranked WTA and ATP Tour singles players are included in the initial entry list.

The sweet spot is made even more pronounced given the amenities of the upscale venue, including fine dining, casual eats, shopping, demos and presentations, contests and conveniently located al fresco cocktail patios. The Tennis Garden, built in 2000, has undergone extensive renovations thanks to owner Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle. Boasting 29 tennis courts, including the 16,100-seat main Stadium 1, which is the second largest tennis-specific stadium in the world, the facility also includes an 8,000-seat Stadium 2.

There’s a lot more going on inside the gates besides tennis, with five award winning restaurants including Nobu, Spago, Piero’s PizzaVino, Fresh Agave and The Sports Bar, overlooking the oncourt action on Stadium 1 and 2 as well as two dozen concession and bar areas. Grab-and-go res-

• A giant carnivorous plant has been discovered on a remote mountaintop in the Philippines.

The second largest pitcher plant on record, nepenthes attenboroughii secretes a nectar that lures insects, frogs and even rats into its trap,

1. HISTORY: When was the United Nations organization formed?

2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to reside in the White House?

3. ASTRONOMY: Which planet has the largest moon in our solar system?

Photo courtesy of BNP Paribas Open

taurants will include Baja Mex, Dave’s Doghouse, Cassell’s, Melissa’s Fresh, Sherman’s Deli and others. Most importantly, there is an ample supply of watering holes throughout the grounds serving both coffee drinks and cocktails, like Moët & Chandon Circle of Palms, Kim Crawford Wine Terrace and Courtyard Oasis.

Other activities include Kids’ Day, Autograph Signings, Tennis Talk at the Village Stage and live entertainment.

Past winners and finalists have included Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Martina Hingis. In 2019, two firsttime winners took the crown with Austrian Dominic Thiem beat-

ing Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Canada’s Bianca Andreescu winning out over Germany’s Angelique Kerber. Fans are anxious to see who will capture the $1,354,010 purse given to each singles winner in 2020.

Whether strolling the grounds, enjoying a drink or lunch, shopping or catching championship tennis, this is the place to be and be seen. Tickets $20-$1,085.

where enzymes and acids break down the animal and digest it.

• It was American journalist, author and humorist Don Marquis who made the following sage observation: “Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday.”

• There has been a lot of debate about whether older drivers should be required to pass driving tests in order to renew their licenses, with failing sight and diminished judgment being cited as reasons for the more stringent requirement. However, statistics tend to indicate that, as a group, teenagers are the more dangerous drivers, with their auto-accident death rate roughly triple that of seniors.

The BNP Paribas Open is held from March 9 through March 22. Indian Wells Tennis Garden is located at 78200 Miles Avenue in Indian Wells.

For more information, tickets and schedule, visit bnpparibasopen.com.

• The first recorded newspaper that published on a daily basis was in Rome -- in 59 B.C. • The men’s formal attire known as the tuxedo takes its name from the Tuxedo Park Club in New York, where the clothing first

4. TELEVISION: Which TV series featured a character named Walter White?

5. LITERATURE: Which character appears in three of William Shakespeare’s plays?

6. MUSIC: What was the original name of the rock group Red Hot Chili Peppers?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of giraffes called?

8. SCIENCE: How many main body sections does an insect have?

9. MOVIES: Which famous 1960s movie features the theme song “Everybody’s Talkin’”?

10. MYTHOLOGY: In Arthurian legend, what was Merlin’s profession? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 9

became popular. The word itself is derived from the Algonquian word for wolf.

• In some parts of Europe, red roses are considered to be omens of evil. Seeing the petals fall from a red rose is a portent of death.

• President Benjamin Harrison was 25 years older than his wife, Mary -- and he also was her uncle. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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WORD SEARCH Realistic Decluttering

Answer to word search on page 9

AIRBALL

CHARGING

LAYUP

ASSIST

CLOCK

OFFENSE

BACKBOARD

COURT

PASS

BASKET

DEFENSE

PLAYERS

BENCH

DUNK

PRESS

BOUNCE

FORWARDS

REBOUND

BOX

FOUL

TRAVELING

CARRY

GUARDS

TURNOVER

There’s decluttering by the book, and then there’s realistic decluttering. Too often we follow the experts’ advice and end up unhappy with the result.

Clothing styles run in cycles.

Pant legs go from wide to skin tight, and shirt hems go up and down. While it’s likely that your fairly new pair of wide leg pants might come back in style soon, the 2-foot wide bell bottoms of the ‘70s probably won’t make a reappearance.

You thought you would like that magazine subscription you got two years ago. You read three issues and the other nine are in a stack that keep sliding off the coffee table. Out they go.

And what about that coffee table that you threatened to take to Goodwill ages ago because it’s just too big for the room? Is it time to let it go? Or the spare end table your daughter said she wanted? Give her one opportunity to come get it now. Otherwise, out it goes.

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What’s a Safe CBD Dosage for a Small Dog?

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Dear Paw’s Corner: When my 6-year-old, 16-pound Dachshund, “Sally,” hurt her back and couldn’t walk, a veterinarian recommended expensive surgery. I found another vet who was able to treat her without surgery and she is walking again. To manage her pain, I have been giving her 1,000 mg of CBD oil, five drops twice a day. Am I giving her too much or too little? Every product has a different option. -Wayne O., via email Dear Wayne: A twice-daily dose of 5 drops of a 1,000 mg formulation of CBD oil is an awful lot to give a dog of Sally’s size. By my ballpark estimate, she’s getting 6

Those treasured mementos your mother passed down to you (that you never really liked) have been taking up shelf space for many years. Is it time to let them go? Put them in a box in the closet and leave them there for a month. If you don’t miss them, you don’t need to keep them.

Have you collected dozens of coffee cups over the years and kept them all just in case you have a party with 27 people? Choose six to keep.

The idea is to make room. Over the course of one month, spend a little time every day gathering a few things to put in bags in a closet. If you’re feeling especially brave, don’t wait until the month is over. Take them to Goodwill right away. Eventually you’ll come to enjoy the extra space you have.

It’s being more realistic. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

mg to 8 mg of CBD in each dose.

That may be OK in the short term for treating severe pain, but high doses of CBD can cause temporary changes in eye pressure, which over time can permanently damage the eyes.

I understand your dilemma, though. Many charts for pets recommend 600 mg to 1,000 mg formulations for large dogs over 100 pounds, and much smaller formulations of 75 mg to 150 mg for small dogs like Sally.

But some formulations for pets go as high as 3,000 mg, and there is no set standard.

Even worse, the chart calculations for CDB products are confusing. Some charts list dosages in milliliters, others in milligrams. Who wants to do math when your pet is in pain?

I’d like you to work closely with Sally’s vet to find an effective CBD dosage to safely treat her pain. As she recovers, you should lower the dosage further, to below 4 mg per dose, to help manage any chronic pain from her injury. A lower dosage will also cost much less than what you’re paying right now. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• If you need to chop bacon for a garnish or slice chicken or beef for fajitas, freeze the meat before you chop. It will make it much easier to get the slices uniform because it doesn’t slide around.

• “If there is only a light snow on the ground, you can use your leaf blower to clear walkways or a deck.” -- D.E. in Minnesota • Cooking Tip: After you have rotisserie chicken for dinner, throw the carcass in a pot and make a quick stock. All you need are: a quartered onion; two carrots and two celery stalks, roughly chopped; a bay leaf and other spices you enjoy; a bit of salt; your rotisserie chicken carcass; and enough water to cover. Boil and let simmer for up to two hours.

Strain and store.

• “Look closely at extra-large size boxes of cereal. I was surprised to find that the bulk size of my favorite was actually costing me more per ounce. Now I always check the per-unit price, which is often found on the price tag.” -J.C. in Oklahoma • “If you get gum stuck in your hair, try massaging it with a little dab of butter. The fat breaks down the gum, and it’s easier to separate the strands. Just go slow and it will come out.” -- K.R. in Indiana (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Value of Love Online dating didn’t work out for Jeff Gebhart. The Prairie Village, KS bachelor was pushing 50 years of age when he came up with a new way to find the love of his life, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. He built a website offering a $25,000 reward for some lucky matchmaker who could set him up with a date with

a suitable companion -- a woman with whom he could build a relationship. It is the 21st Century, after all, so why not use technology to find the girl of his dreams.

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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Answer on page 9

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CROSSWORD

Answer to Puzzle on page 9

Across 1. Yields Manila hemp 6. A type of gin 10. Japanese ankle sock 14. Swiss city 15. Applied to 17. Achievements 19. Japanese title 20. Possesses 21. Belgian city 22. Child 23. Great delight 24. Petty quarrel 26. Gathered 29. Zoroastrian concept of holy fire 31. Path 32. Legendary hoops coach Riley 34. A citizen of Denmark

35. Flat 37. Upper-class young women 38. Payment (abbr.)

39. Distort 40. Affirmative! (slang) 41. One who has a child 43. Without 45. Workplace safety agency 46. Political action committee 47. Period of plant and animal life 49. Swiss river 50. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

53. State of being kept secret 57. Hobbies 58. One-time Korean ruler 59. Sudden attack 60. Born of

61. Assists

down 1. Ancient Greek sophist 2. Famed composer 3. Spore-bearing fungi cells 4. Chief executive officer 5. Defunct Syrian political party 6. Thin wood 7. Polynesian garlands 8. Fluid replacement (abbr.)

9. Flammable hydrocarbon gas 10. Multi-leveled 11. Influential diarist 12. Gambles 13. Many subconsciousnesses

16. Current unit 18. Illumination unit 22. Tantalum 23. Steps leading down to a river 24. Kids love him 25. Before 27. Fencing swords 28. Mountain range in China 29. Payroll company 30. A way to pack together 31. Business designation 33. Thyroidstimulating hormone (abbr.)

35. Forage fish 36. Greek temple pillars 37. Internet mgmt. company 39. Rouse oneself 42. In a way, covered 43. Elaborate silk garment 44. Cooling unit 46. Riley and O’Brien are two 47. __ fide: genuine 48. Ancient Incan sun god 49. Poker stake 50. Trigonometric function 51. Interesting tidbit 52. Adieus 53. U.S. Treasury position 54. Midway between east and southeast 55. Doctors’ group 56. Women’s __ movement

SUDOKU

Answer to SUDOKU on page 9

Brain Teaser I have a little house in which I live all alone. It has no doors or windows, and if I want to go out I must break through the wall. What am I? See Answer on page 9

Got Goat?

Animal protein staples in America have traditionally been beef, pork and poultry. Until now, that is! American consumers are warming up to goat meat. It’s a healthy protein choice that 75% of the world has been enjoying for a very long time.

Goat meat is a staple in Asia, Latin America, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the Middle East. Here in the U.S.A., the popularity of goat meat is growing by leaps and bounds.

Goat’s profile as a sustainable and lean meat choice is no doubt contributing to interest in this healthy protein. Since the molecular structure of goat meat is different from that of beef or chicken, it is easier to digest. Goat meat is leaner than beef and has just as many grams of protein per serving. It also is lower in saturated fat than chicken.

A 3-ounce portion of goat meat has 122 calories, considerably less than beef’s 179 and chicken’s 162. In terms of fat, goat is a much leaner and more readily available meat. It’s 2.6 grams of total fat per 3-ounce serving is about one-third of beef’s 7.9 grams and less than half of chicken’s 6.3 grams. A serving of goat meat represents just 4% of your daily value of total fat, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Goat meat also has more iron per serving than beef, pork, lamb or chicken.

“Consuming goat meat hasn’t been part of our culture, but its popularity is rising as people search for healthy, lean, hormonefree sources of protein,” said Lindsey Stevenson, a University of Missouri Extension nutrition and health education specialist.

Goat meat may sound exotic, but it can be prepared much like lamb.

The cuts are very similar: leg and leg cuts, sirloin, loin, rack of goat and shoulder cuts. Diced and ground goatmeat also may be available.

For consumers in the U.S. and Canada, look for goat meat at traditional grocers or in specialty markets. Goat meat also can be ordered online. Ethnic stores or specialty butchers may have goat on hand or be willing to order some for you.

You might be surprised to learn that much of the goat consumed here in the U.S. comes from Australia. Imports of goat meat to the U.S. have more than doubled in the past 10 years, and 98% of that imported

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goatmeat comes from Australia.

Because Australian goats are pasture-raised in a natural environment and are not given any additives or added hormones, Aussie goat meat is lean and healthy, and has a natural flavor. Much like its beef and lamb, Australian goat is a safe choice, as Australia is internationally recognized as free of all major livestock diseases. And because Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of goat meat, you can count on its longterm commitment to food safety.

Because it’s very lean and low in fat, goat meat is particularly wellsuited to slow cooking methods such as braising and stewing, and in flavorful, spicy dishes like this Australian recipe for goat chops.

GOAT CHOPS WITH TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS • 4 goat chops, bone-in • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground pepper • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground oregano • 1 onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, crushed • 1 (15-ounce) can chopped, peeled tomatoes • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/8 teaspoon cloves • 1/8 teaspoon sugar • 1/4 cup white wine or beef broth • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or butter beans, drained 1. Rinse and dry the chops on both sides. Sprinkle the chops on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1 teaspoon each of the salt, black pepper, paprika and the oregano.

Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown the chops, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

2. In the same pan, fry the onion until soft. Add the garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add the tomatoes, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt, pepper, paprika and oregano, along with the red pepper flakes, cloves and the sugar. Cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine or broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer 5 minutes.

4. Add the chops and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Add the chickpeas or butter beans, simmer 10 minutes. Serves 4. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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Q: Is it true that Krystal and that other villain from “The Bachelor/Bachelorette” are getting divorced already? Was the wedding just a publicity stunt? -- D.E. A: I don’t know what to believe anymore when it comes to ABC’s “The Bachelor” and its franchises.

I’m actually surprised at the number of successful marriages that have resulted so far. As for Krystal Nielson and Chris Randon, two of the most hated “characters” in the show’s history, I don’t know if the marriage itself was a publicity stunt or if they realized they weren’t a good match after the honeymoon period wore off. Only they know.

Two other members of the “Bachelor in Paradise” cast also have split, but at least they don’t have to worry about how to divide the wedding gifts. Kendall Long and “Grocery Store Joe” Amabile have called it quits, with Joe moving back to Chicago and Long staying in L.A. Who knows? Maybe one of these four will end up being the next “Bachelor” or “Bachelorette”?

Q: My mom was telling me there is a spinoff of “Grey’s Anatomy,” but she couldn’t remember the name of the show. Can you tell me when it’s on? -- O.S. A: Unlike “NCIS,” “Law & Order” and the “Chicago” groups of series, the “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff doesn’t have part of the original show’s title in its name.

“Station 19” follows the lives of first responders at a fire station in Seattle. Ana Lee Ortiz’s character Andy and Jason George’s Ben from “Grey’s” were chosen to

Krystal Nielson Photo by John Fleenor coutesy of ABC

headline the new project, which is now in its third season.

“Station 19” has generated good ratings, and there are several crossovers with “Grey’s” that are planned for this season.

In fact, the shows have swapped time slots, so you’ll see more instances where someone is rescued on “Station” and their story continued in the next hour when they’re treated at the hospital.

As Krista Vernoff, who now runs both shows, told “Deadline”: “I think it’s quite a different show [“Station 19”] this year. “It’s messier visually, and it’s messier emotionally than it’s ever been.”

“Station 19” airs on ABC Thursday nights at 8 p.m. ET, with “Grey’s Anatomy” airing right after at 9 p.m.

Q: Years ago I read a book about a male nurse who killed many patients by overdosing them on medication. I can’t remember the name of it, and Google hasn’t been any help. I wanted to read it again.

Do you know the title, and was it ever made into a movie? -- P.P. A: You’re probably referring to “The Good Nurse,” written by Charles Graeber and published in 2013. Sadly, it was a true story about a nurse who killed what some estimate to be hundreds of patients in his care until a colleague helped build a case against him. It’s actually being made into a movie soon with Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne playing the evil RN and Jessica Chastain as the whistleblower. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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No Screening Test for Bile Duct Cancer Dear Dr. Roach: A family friend has just been diagnosed with bile duct cancer. She is a breast cancer survivor and is 75 years old. The tumor is said to be the size of a quarter, and it was discovered after she complained of heartburn symptoms.

Are there screening tests that could have detected the condition before the heartburn symptoms? Are there things that she could have done to avoid the cancer? My family members are frightened and want to avoid her condition. -- Anon.

Answer: Cholangiocarcinoma, cancer of the bile ducts, is a rare cancer that is, unfortunately, associated with a high mortality rate. There are no symptoms in most people until it is advanced.

Since the cancer is in the bile ducts, the most common symptoms are caused by obstruction of the bile ducts: jaundice (yellow in skin/eyes), generalized itching, dark urine and light-colored stools. Abdominal pain, fever and

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (PG) -- Inspired by real life and written about a real-life inspiration, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a loving biopic of Fred Rogers (Tom Hanks). His story is told through the eyes of an emotional skeptic, Esquire magazine writer Lloyd (Matthew Rhys), who is assigned to write a short article on Rogers as a hero. His graciousness and empathy, kindness and love are on unapologetic display in everything he does, so it’s no surprise that interviewing Rogers -- who touched so many people’s hearts, both young and old -- changes Lloyd.

“Jojo Rabbit” (PG-13) -- Young Jojo is a Hitler Youth believer. He believes it so hard that Adolf Hitler is his imaginary friend (played hilariously by Taika Waititi, who also writes and directs), the one who gives him a bucking up when

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Cholangiocarcinoma is not a disease that’s amenable for screening; it is rare in North America (it is more common in East Asia, where there are screening programs). Further, the available screening tests, such as blood tests and imaging studies, are not very sensitive, meaning the tests will miss cases. And they are not very specific -- a positive result on the screening test does not necessarily mean cancer. For these reasons, screening is not currently recommended for people at average risk, although it may be considered in people at high risk, such as people with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver disease that puts people at high risk for cholangiocarcinoma.

Other risk factors for cholangiocarcinoma are mostly beyond a person’s control: other liver diseases, parasites and genetic conditions. There is some evidence that obesity and diabetes increase the risk of this cancer; however, it does no good for you or your friend to look backward. Never blame the victim. She should concentrate on getting treated. I don’t have enough information to comment on her prognosis, but the fact that it was diagnosed early -- apparently before obstruction of the bile ducts -- and with a tumor only the size of a quarter, are favorable. Treatment may include surgery and chemotherapy (before or after surgery). (c) 2020 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

the boys at camp come down on him. He has a perennially positive and optimistic single mother (Scarlett Johansson) who is hiding a Jewish former classmate of his late sister in the attic. His discovery of Elsa (Thomasin McKenzie) leads Jojo to reflect on his own nationalistic beliefs and racism while the makeshift family confronts the last days of World War II. Also stars Sam Rockwell and Rebel Wilson as youth camp administrators.

“Midway” (PG-13) -- Director Roland Emmerich revives an aerial World War II drama in his remake of the 1976 classic. It’s not the wartime story told in microcosm through the personal drama of a single soldier, it’s as sweeping as the sky and as vast as the Pacific. In fact, the story unfolds quickly and it’s rife with heroic and dramatic acts sandwiched between tense moments of furious contemplation. If all this seems like I’m laying it on thick, that’s the vibe. It’s a classic war story told by and about good-looking, clean-shaven men in uniform doing their best for America, and some of them tragically dying in service of our nation. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Overnight Beef Stew • 3 large celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices • 1 large onion, cut into 16 wedges • 1 bag (16 ounces) peeled baby carrots • 2 tablespoons ground coriander • 1 tablespoon ground ginger • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper • 4 pounds boneless beef chuck for stew, cut into 2-inch pieces • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1. Mix celery, onion and carrots in bottom of 5-1/2- to 6-1/2-quart slowcooker pot. In large bowl, combine coriander, ginger, salt, nutmeg, thyme and pepper; add beef and toss to coat well.

Transfer beef mixture to pot with vegetables. Pour stewed tomatoes over beef.

It’s not necessary to stir.

2. Cover pot with lid and cook on low setting as manufacturer directs, 8 to 10 hours or until beef is fork-tender.

3. When beef is tender and ready to serve, strain stew over 3-quart saucepan; return beef and vegetables to slow-cooker pot.

Skim and discard fat from liquid in saucepan. Heat liquid in saucepan to boiling over high heat. Meanwhile, in cup, with fork, mix flour with 1/4 cup water until smooth. Gradually whisk flour mixture into liquid; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, until gravy thickens slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour gravy over beef and vegetables in pot. Serves 12. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

Lin Manuel Miranda is one smart cookie. After creating “Hamilton” for Broadway in 2015 and winning a record 11 Tony Awards, he had the forethought to produce a 2 hour and 40 minute film, with his original cast, two weeks before they left the show.

Now, five years later, he’s sold the worldwide rights to the highest bidder, Disney, for a mere $75 million. Disney will release it in the fall of 2021. Disney launched its streaming service, Disney+, on Nov. 12, 2019, and had 10 million subscribers that day at $6.99 each. As of today, Disney+ has 30 million subscribers.

Prepare yourself for “The Matrix 4,” with Keanu Reeves, CarrieAnne Moss and Jada Pinkett Smith returning, joined by Priyanka Chopra and Neil Patrick Harris. It’s due in theaters May 21, 2021.

All anybody talks about at Hollywood parties is why “The Irishman” -- with its dream cast of Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, and top director Martin Scorsese -- has not picked up any awards from 10 Oscar nominations, five Golden Globes nominations and five Bafta nominations (the British Oscars). Critics called it a “masterpiece” and “clever and entertaining,” while Leonardo DiCaprio said, “It is absolutely breathtaking.” Even though it topped 23 No. 1 best film lists, it seems awards voters turned their backs on it. As some politicians have learned, be careful what you say for the record, it may come back to haunt you later.

Martin Scorsese went on rants, saying things like, “I suggest, if you want to see one of my pictures, or most films, please don’t look at it on a phone,” and about online streaming he offered, “Viewers

Lin Manuel Miranda Photo by Gage Skidmore coutesy of Wikimedia Commons

can also turn a picture off and go straight to the next piece of content. If there’s no sense of value tied to a given movie, of course, it can be sampled in bits and pieces and just forgotten. The horrible idea they reinforce is that every picture, every image is there to be instantly judged and dismissed without giving audiences time to see it. So the great 20th century art form is reduced to content.”

Scorsese must have thought he could create such “a masterpiece” that Netflix would want to release it in theaters, but the major chains -- AMC, Cinemark, Regal and Cineplex -- wanted nothing to do with a movie available for streaming just three weeks later. The film cost $159 million to make and took in $8 million in theaters. Its first day it was streamed by 3.9 million viewers and within five days it rose to 17.1 million viewers. The Oscars and most awards were created to add box-office power to films, but with that kind of viewer power ... who needs awards? (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

Valentine’s Day, the German Way Online dating didn’t work out for Jeff Gebhart. The Prairie Village, KS bachelor was pushing 50 years of age when he came up with a new way to find the love of his life, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. He built a website offering a $25,000 reward for some lucky matchmaker who could set him up with a date with a suitable companion -- a woman with whom he could build a relationship. It is the 21st Century, after all, so why not use technology to find the girl of his dreams.

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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Desert Theatreworks Presents ‘The Spaghetti Murders!’

A Murder Mystery Dinner at Indio Performing Arts Center

Dress in your best roaring 20’s attire and step inside a speakeasy run by a notorious Italian mob family.

Someone in the family is about to take down the Godfather, but who? Use your best detective skills in this interactive murder mystery dinner show featuring live music and a family style Italian dinner benefiting the Kidsworks Musical Theatre Education program.

Event will include a fun Silent auction and raffle.

The Spaghetti Murders takes place towards the end of the 1920’s and you have been invited to a private Party in the Speakeasy. Donato Brundizzi is the

Godfather and is throwing this party to welcome you, his new members into ‘The Family’. He has moved his operation to Indio following a threat on his life, but is he safe here? As the story unfolds around you, be on the lookout for suspicious characters, liars, and the whiff of betrayal as someone in this family is about to make a move on The Godfather.

Enjoy this live dinner theatre event from Desert Theatreworks as you dine with friends, take part in our silent auction and raffle and relax to live music. All proceeds go to support our Kidsworks program.

The action will unfold around you, someone may even die at your table! Will you solve the mystery before the evening is over?

“The Spaghetti Murders” is held on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 6 p.m. The Indio Performing Arts Center is located at 45175 Fargo Street, Indio. For more information, visit dtworks.org or call 760-980-1455.

‘The Three G’s’ to Perform at the Richards Center for the Arts The Three G’s are a gifted family of keyboard superstars. Kirill and Anna Gliadovsky studied at the most prestigious musical institutions in Russia. Before marrying, each had successful careers in the concert halls of Russia, Germany, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom and the United States. Daughter Sophia, age 12, joins them on stage in a six-hand repertoire which leaves audiences gasping with emotion.

The Three G’s take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on March 2. The Richards Cen-

ter for the Arts is located at 2248 Ramon Road in Palm Springs. Single performance tickets are $30. For more information, visit psconcerts.org or call 760-770-0774.

1. Heat oven to 375 F. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.

Almond Crunch Coffee Cake • 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix • Sugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup, suitable for baking • 2/3 cup fat-free milk • 2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream • 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute • 1 teaspoon almond extract • 1/4 cup chopped almonds

2. In a large bowl, combine baking mix and sugar substitute. Add milk, sour cream, egg and almond extract. Mix gently just to combine. Spread batter in prepared cake pan. Evenly sprinkle almonds over top. Lightly spray top with butter-flavored cooking spray.

3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake pan on a wire rack and let set for at least 15 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges.

4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Divide into 6 servings. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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K2: the Black Goo Were you stationed in Uzbekistan shortly after 9/11 until 2005?

The place, Karshi-Khanabad, was called K2 and the ground was covered in black goo. Signs warned of radiation hazard, and the area frequently flooded. Pond water glowed green. Were you there?

How’s your health?

Various sources peg the toxic goo as asbestos, uranium and chemicals left over from a former Soviet air base. So far 61 veterans have come down with cancer,

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and they point to working in that location as the cause. There are documents, from as early as 2001, showing that the military knew the place was toxic.

Many of the veterans with cancer, or the families of the ones who have already died, have had problems getting the Department of Veterans Affairs to cover medical costs, honor claims or to consider illness from serving at K2 as a presumptive.

If you were there or are the surviving family of a deceased veteran who served there and died from cancer, there is hope.

Senators on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform sent requests to the VA and Department of Defense demanding documents about hazardous substances. They cited a 2015 Army study that says the Army found that veterans who served in K2

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were five times as likely to develop cancer. The VA responded that there was no indication of increased cancer rate among those who served at K2.

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie has stated publicly that veterans at K2 may have been exposed, and they want you to come forward to get help. He specifically said, “File the claims. Come speak to us. This is not your grandfather’s VA where the paperwork is going to last 10 years.”

Take him at his word. It’s not a guarantee of K2 exposure being a called a presumptive, but it’s a start.

If you were affected, or are related to anyone who was, make noise.

Meanwhilelookonlineforscribd. com/document/440490525/K2Contamination-Documents. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

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