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• In a study to improve hospital design for children, researchers polled 250 kids about their opinions on clowns. The verdict was unanimous: Every single one reported disliking or fearing them. Well, so do some adults.

• A Texas woman named Verda Byrd, adopted by a Black family in the 1940s, only discovered she was white after finding her adoption papers in 2013.

• In 1987, a barge left New York for North Carolina with a whopping 3,168 tons of trash on board. North Carolina didn’t want it either, so the barge traveled for seven long months trying (and failing) to find someone to take it, launching a national conversation on the subject of landfills and recycling.

• The town of Dull in Scotland has been twinned with the town of Boring, Oregon, since 2012.

• Because goats can eat poison ivy with no ill effects, some farmers rent out the animals to clear parks, golf courses and historical sites without having to use chemicals or herbicides.

• A nuclear bomb is stuck somewhere in the ice on the coast of Greenland.

• Retired NFL wide receiver Steve Smith left his cleats on the field after every game to raise awareness of homeless people who don’t have shoes.

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Restaurant Week

Greater Palm Springs eateries offer tasty prix fixe menus at delicious prices

For 10 days, foodies can please their palates at dozens of Coachella Valley restaurants serving up special lunch and dinner menus, including prix fixe selections and exclusive offerings.

Whether relaxing al fresco during a poolside patio lunch or indulging in a sunset dinner, participating restaurants will include 4 Saints at Kimpton Rowan Palm Springs Hotel, Catalan, Copley’s on Palm Canyon, Cowboy Cantina, Daniel’s Table, El Patio (Palm Springs and La Quinta), Fuzion Five, Gigi’s Restaurant + Bar, J’s Deli, June Hill’s Table, Larkspur Grill, Maleza at Drift Hotel, The Pink Cabana, Pomme Frite, Si Bon, State Fare Bar & Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton, TRIO, Wildest Restaurant + Bar and over five dozen others that beckon to both visitors and residents alike.

Diners will also receive a Summer Eats Pass which provides mobile dining discounts. Prices and meal periods vary by restaurant and exclude beverages, tax, and gratuity. Most restaurants will also offer regular menu choices at regular prices. Guests are encouraged to make reservations in advance.

As summer begins, this is the chance to experience new eateries and support the local community.

Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week is held June 2-11. Breakfast, brunch, and lunch ranges from $35$15, dinner ranges from $59-$39. To view participating restaurants visit dinegps.com.

Fascinating facts about tea

• Not all teas are created equal. Most teas (black, green, oolong, and white) come from the plant Camellia sinensis and are naturally caffeinated. Herbal teas are infused by dried herbs, fruits, or flowers like chamomile or echinacea. Red tea, which derives from a South African plant, is in a separate category as well.

• The perfect water temp varies by tea variety. Green and white teas require water between 175 and 180 degrees Fahrenheit, while the strongest variety, black, needs boiling water of 212 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Cold brewing reduces bitterness. No tolerance for bitter tastes? Cold brewing is a slower pro-

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1. MOVIES: When was the first “Star Wars” movie released?

2. GEOGRAPHY: In which body of water is Bermuda located?

3. TELEVISION: Who was the first host of the game show “Jeopardy!”?

4. ANATOMY: Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?

5. LITERATURE: Which short story is described as the first modern detective story?

6. ANCIENT WORLD: Which two cities were destroyed by a volcano in 79 A.D.?

7. U.S. CITIES: What is the nickname of Albuquerque’s (New Mexico) minor league baseball team?

cess that lessens the risk of bitterness caused by oversteeping. It works for many loose leaf teas, including oolongs and herbals.

• Making iced tea is a different process. When brewing iced tea, double the amount of leaves you’d normally use. That way, the ice doesn’t dilute the flavor too much. Or, freeze cubes of iced tea to use instead of ice!

• Drinking a cup can boost your focus. Tea contains a special amino acid called L-theanine which, research suggests, may help you focus and relax your mind without making you feel drowsy.

8. FOOD & DRINK: What does “en croute” mean?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What kind of farm did Jimmy Carter have before he became president?

10. AD SLOGANS: Which restaurant urges customers to “Eat fresh”?

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Calendar of events

June 1 Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. Featuring SoCal Jazz Collective. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. jazzvillepalmsprings.com

June 1 Palm Springs Art Museum The museum offers free admission every Thursday night to view a myriad of diverse and eclectic art. Tickets must be reserved in advance online. 5 to 7 p.m. 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4800, psmuseum.org

June 2-10 Palm Springs Power Baseball Watch and cheer the home team as elite college athletes display their skills for fans and professional scouts under the largest misting system in the desert. The Power takes on the OC Legends (6/2-6/3), Long Beach Legends (6/6), So. Nevada Coyotes (6/7), Inland Valley Pirates (6/9-6/10). Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-7784487, palmspringspowerbaseball.com

June 2-11 Greater Palm Springs Restaurant Week The annual event returns offering residents and visitors 10 days of exquisite dining experiences throughout nine cities. Restaurants will feature prix fixe menus and exclusive offers. visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/restaurant-week

June 2 Lizzo The global sensation and professional flutist brings her “The Special 2our” with special guest Latto to the stage for an evening of hits, including “About Damn Time,” “Truth Hurts,” and “2 Be Loved.” 8 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

June 2 Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians that includes Michael Turner. 7 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com

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June 4 Michael Ray The country music singer and songwriter is set to perform his hits “Whiskey and Rain,” “Get to You,” and “Her World or Mine.” 5 p.m. Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon. 800-252-4499, morongocasinoresort.com

June 4 Screwball Sundays Take a hilarious journey through the greatest screwball comedies of Hollywood’s golden age, featuring wacky plots, witty dialogue, and zany characters. “His Girl Friday” starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Camelot Theatre, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org

June 4 Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival The annual festival showcases three winning plays written by local students as staged readings using professional actors and directors. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Rd, Palm Springs. psypf.org.

June 7 Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Deanna Bogart. 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com/blues

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Wanderlust Renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson put it this way in his book, Travels with a Donkey: “For my part I travel not to go anywhere, but to ... travel for travel’s sake.” For Randy Williams, a San Diego DJ known as Ramblin’ Randy, wanderlust motivated his goal of visiting every country on planet Earth and then some. It took him ten years but he finally achieved his ambition to visit all of the 193 nations recognized by the United Nations plus Vatican City, Palestine and the disputed lands of Kosovo, Western Sahara and Taiwan. Randy completed his bucket list just recently when he finally got to plant his feet on the ground of his final destination, Turkmenistan.

A very, very pricey taste The rare, fragrant, flavorful and extremely expensive white truffles that grow in Alba, Italy can put you back nearly $7,000 a pound. It’s the reason why Japanese company, Cellato, broke

the Guinness record for the world’s priciest ice cream, a brand called Byakuya that would set you back $6,696 per serving. According to the company, “It took us over 1.5 years to develop, with a lot of trials and errors to get the taste right. Achieving a Guinness World Records title made the effort all worth it.’

A scary dust devil “I couldn’t breathe ... so I held my breath,” said 7 year old Bauer Zoya, the catcher for the little league Ponte Vedra Sharks when a sudden whirlwind encircled him during a recent baseball game in a suburb of Jacksonville, FL. The unexpected dust devil sent the players running in all directions but Bauer was trapped in the cone. Umpire 17-year-old Aidan Wiles came to the boy’s rescue; he told reporters that he was “freaked out” at first but quickly “decided to run in there and grab him out of it.”

Who Is Stealing From Us?

We think we would know when we’re being scammed, but would we really? Financial exploitation of seniors can take many forms, and it’s one of many types of elder abuse.

The exploitation can be as simple as taking cash out of our purse or wallet when we aren’t looking, leaving us to wonder whether we actually had the money.

It can be outright theft of money from our accounts after we’ve given someone our personal information.

It’s fraud when someone forges our signature on documents, causing us to lose money or property, or when someone misuses a power of attorney.

Exploitation can come in the form of pressure, persuasion or coercion when someone talks us into making changes to our finances, a will or an estate plan, or when we’re pushed to pay their bills or buy them things.

The ones who do this to us aren’t necessarily foreigners who manage to get us on the phone and try to wheedle person-

al information out of us or convince us to buy something. Sometimes the ones who do these things to us are people we trust.

Sometimes it’s a relative, someone we’re dating or even a child or grandchild pretending to act in our best interests. Sometimes it’s a caregiver. The fact that they would steal from us can be shocking to even think about -- until they do. Cash, jewelry, income checks taken out of the mailbox, money taken out of our accounts when they discover our PIN ... the list is nearly endless.

One small step to help guard your finances: Do your banking inside the bank so tellers get to know you and your normal habits. Another small step: Make use of a shredder. But mostly, trust yourself. If you’re suspicious, trust that feeling. If you suspect you’re the victim of financial exploitation in any form, call the police. Don’t wait.

1. Fast X (PG-13)

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Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji

3. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy

4. Book Club: The Next Chapter (PG-13)

Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda

5. Evil Dead Rise (R) Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchleya

6. John Wick: Chapter 4 (R) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne

7. Are You There God?

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Abby Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams

8. Hypnotic (R)

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Chipotle corn salsa

Ingredients

• 1 poblano pepper

• 4 ears fresh white corn, shucked

• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

• 1/2 c. chopped red onion

• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro

• 3 tbsp. lime juice

• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

• Tortilla chips, for serving

Directions

1. Heat a burner of a gas stove over high heat. Place the poblano pepper directly over the flame. Using tongs, rotate 3 to 4 times until charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let rest for

10 minutes. Remove from the bowl and rub the pepper all over with a paper towel to remove as much of the charred skin as possible. Remove the stem and seeds and chop up the flesh. Transfer to a medium bowl.

2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat and season generously with salt. Add the ears of corn and boil for 3 minutes. Remove the corn from the pot and let it cool to room temperature. Slice the kernels off the cob and add them to the bowl with the poblano peppers.

3. Add the jalapeño, onion, cilantro, lime and lemon juice, kosher salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

•Natural peanut butter fan? Store your jar upside down. The oil will settle to the top, and when you flip it over, it will be less messy to stir. No peanut oil sloshing down the side of the jar!

• “When getting ready to entertain, I use sticky notes to organize my serv-

ing pieces. For each dish, I make two sticky notes. I label the dishes and set them out on the buffet. When I am satisfied with the arrangement, I remove one sticky note and attach it to the place the dish will remain, and the dish goes to the kitchen, still labeled until it’s filled.” — W. in Texas

• Lipstick on your linens?

Dab with petroleum jelly, then dish soap. Then launder as usual. Be sure the stain is removed before you dry the linens.

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3. Art Fleming.

4. Cerebellum.

5. “The Murders in the Rue

Morgue” by Edgar Allen Poe.

6. Pompeii and Herculaneum.

7. The Albuquerque Isotopes.

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertisement for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-424-8590.

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On June 1, 1843, antislavery activist Isabella Baumfree became a Methodist and adopted the memorable moniker “Sojourner Truth.” Born into slavery herself circa 1797, she chose the name after claiming that God had called her to leave the city for the countryside and testify “to the hope that was within her.’

On June 2, 1908, the song “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” was copyrighted. Now the unofficial anthem of North American baseball, it wasn’t inspired by personal experience, as the tune’s writers, Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer, had never actually attended a game when they penned it.

On June 3, 1989, following student unrest that was spreading to the rest of the country’s population, China began using troops armed with assault rifles and accompanied by tanks to subdue protesters in Tiananmen Square, Beijing. Estimates of the death toll ranged from several hundred to several thousand people, with thousands more wounded.

On June 4, 1411, France’s King Charles

VI granted a monopoly for the ripening of Roquefort cheese to the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon. The cheese’s origin more than three centuries earlier was humble indeed, after a shepherd left his noon meal in a cave by accident.

On June 5, 1981, a weekly Morbidity and Mortality Report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted five cases of a rare form of pneumonia in Los Angeles. Later, they would be recognized as the first incidences of the AIDS virus.

On June 6, 1884, philanthropist and businessman George Williams co-founded the Young Mens Christian Association, or YMCA, with the aim of creating a supportive community for men like himself to address societal challenges.

On June 7, 1939, George VI and Elizabeth I became the first king and queen of Great Britain to travel to the United States, where they met with President Franklin D. Roosevelt at his invitation. In a letter to her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth described the Roosevelts as “such a charming and united family and living so like English people when they come to their country house.”

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VA’s Office of Inspector General Strikes Again

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Inspector General was asked to review the response of facility leaders at a certain VA health location when there had been allegations of sexual harassment of a mental health patient. Specifically, the patient claimed to have been harassed via social media by a food service worker and reported this to several people, including a supervisor and an HR specialist. No one, it appeared, had done much of anything, and the patient was increasingly stressed and anxious.

It was only after the patient was admitted to a mental health ward that a nurse reported it to the VA’s police, with the social media posts as proof. Too little, too late. The

people who should have intervened tried to weasel out of responsibility during the investigation by saying they didn’t think they could take any action because the social media posts were done after working hours and off-site. Later, when someone else called for a welfare check at the patient’s home, the police found the patient dead by suicide.

Sexual harassment becomes sexual assault when it’s hands-on, and a VA physician was indicted on just that: sexual assault of at least four women during routine exams while working at a VA hospital. Authorities suspect there were additional women who were assaulted and ask that they come forward to add to the investigation. The doctor, meanwhile, has been assigned to a job with no patient interaction. If this isn’t bad enough, consider the VA employee who was sending out child pornography -- over the public Wi-Fi at a VA medical center. Not only did the perp send it out, but he had a collection at home, and the children involved were under the age of 12. Distribution could get him up to 20 years in prison, and the possession could get him an identical amount of time, including possible fines of up to $250,000 for each charge.

If you suspect wrongdoing at the VA, submit a complaint via the VA OIG Hotline at va.gov/oig/hotline or call them at 800-488-8244.

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Inspector General Michael J. Missal