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• Competitive swimmer Tim Duncan grew up in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where he trained for the 1992 Olympics, until Hurricane Hugo destroyed his island’s only Olympic-size pool. Since the only alternative was to swim in the ocean, and he was afraid of sharks, he decided to play basketball instead.

• Georg Gartner, a German POW, escaped his American prison camp near the end of World War II and lived in America for 40 years under a fake name before finally confessing his true identity on “The Today Show.”

• Johnny Depp dropped out of high school to become a rock musician. When he attempted to return two weeks later, the principal told him to follow his dream of being a musician.

• A shopping center in Zimbabwe uses an air conditioning system inspired by African termite hills. Ventilated and cooled by natural means, it uses less than 10% of the energy of a conventional building its size.

• The largest-known bird nest belonged to a pair of bald eagles and measured 9 feet wide by 20 feet deep, with an estimated weight of 4,400 pounds.

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The Friends of the Palm Springs Library announce that the next Palm Springs Speaks speaker will feature an appearance by Pulitzer Prizewinning columnist, bestselling author, and humorist Dave Barry. The talk will take place at the Palm Springs Cultural Center located at 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. A VIP Reception, which begins at 6 PM, will enable a limited number of attendees to have an exclusive photo opportunity with Barry on the stage and receive a copy of his “Swamp Stories” book that he will autograph.

The talk is expected to run for an hour and will be followed by a short Q&A session. His book will be for sale at the event courtesy of Follet Books, and Barry

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will sign copies following the talk. Tickets are $35 rear reserved (ADA spaces available), $50 general admission, $75 premium reserved, and $125 VIP (includes a copy of his book and the cocktail reception and photo opportunity with Barry). More information about the speaker series may be found at palmspringsspeaks.org.

“We are delighted to add the much-beloved humorist Dave Barry to our roster of important speakers,” said Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services. “Barry’s new novel comes out May 2, so this talk will be an opportunity for people to hear him speak about his first new novel in a decade. Our presenting sponsor, The Friends of Palm Springs Public Library, enables us to bring a truly dynamic line up of thoughtprovoking speakers to the Coachella Valley.

Fascinating facts about Nursing

• The first nursing school dates back as far as 250 B.C.E. in India and consisted of only men. Today, nursing is one of the fastest growing professional fields in the U.S. and women comprise nearly 90 percent of the demographic.

• One of the most famous nurses was a British woman, Florence Nightingale. Her duties as a nurse during the Crimean War saved many soldiers’ lives. Nightingale changed the way hospitals were sanitized, how food was prepared and served and how to treat wounded patients to prevent the spread of infection.

• Opened in 1873, New York City’s Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing offered a one-year program based on the teachings of Florence Nightingale. Shortly

after Bellevue opened, the New England Hospital for Women and Massachusetts General Hospital opened nursing schools of their own.

• The iconic nursing cap and early nursing uniforms were modeled after a nun’s habit, as a way to pay homage to the role nuns played in caring for the sick before professionalized nursing was reformed.

• Today, the total number of professional nurses in the U.S. is almost equal to the entire population of Los Angeles—nearly 4 million—and nearly 90 percent are women.

• On average, nurses walk nearly four to five miles every 12-hour shift, double the distance of most other professions.

1. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states border Canada?

2. THEATER: The musical “My Fair Lady” is based on which play?

3. SCIENCE: Who was the first person to win Nobel prizes in two different sciences?

4. MOVIES: Which 1997 movie featured a character named Jack Dawson?

5. TELEVISION: What is the name of Ross’s pet monkey in “Friends”?

6. LANGUAGE: How many languages exist worldwide?

7. FOOD & DRINK: Which country produces Manchego cheese?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: How many track and field events are in a decathlon?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had the most children?

10. MUSIC: What is the title of Britney Spears’ first album?

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Calendar of events

May 4 Free Concerts in the Park Pack your picnic basket or enjoy a variety of food trucks every Thursday as the stage features Upstream. 7 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave, Palm Desert. 760568-1441, discoverpalmdesert.com

May 4 Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair, 7 to 10 p.m., shuts down Palm Canyon Drive. Stroll through the vendors selling art, crafts, and food, and enjoy live entertainment. Downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Drive. villagefest.org

May 4 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 Tony Guerrero Quintet with Lia Booth. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. jazzvillepalmsprings.com

May 5 Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians that includes Peter Loaiza. 7 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com

May 4-6 Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias One of America’s most successful stand-up comedians brings his “Back on Tour” to the Coachella for three nights of laughs. 8 p.m. The Show 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com

May 5 Randy Roberts Randy brings his sharp wit, stunning costumes, and big voice with a new show, “One of the Girls!” an old-school, classic drag show with a modern twist. 6 p.m. Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-3224422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

May 6 Kentucky Derby Party Featuring a live streaming of the race, pre-race activi-

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ties, silent and live auction, best-dressed contest, traditional Kentucky Derby luncheon, mint juleps, and more. Mission Hills Country Club, 34600 Mission Hills Drive, Rancho Mirage. ranchomiragerotary.org

May 6 Tina Turner Tribute World-renowned vocalist Debby Holiday brings you the timeless music of Tina Turner like you never imagined! 6 p.m. Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

May 6 Viva La Lucha! Experience Lucha Libre Mexicana in the Coachella Valley. 7 p.m. Agua Caliente Terraza, at Agua Caliente Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 888-999-1995, aguacalientecasinos.com

May 7 Palm Springs Vintage Market

Come experience a diverse gathering of merchants selling vintage, retro, and midcentury modern merchandise. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palm Springs Culture Center, 2300 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs. palmspringsvintagemarket.com

May 9 Palm Springs Speaks PulitzerPrize-winning columnist, bestselling author and humorist Dave Barry. Short Q & A session and book signing to follow the talk. 7:30 p.m. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-8365253, palmspringsspeaks.org

May 12 Lady A The Grammy Award-winning country trio takes the stage to perform their hits “Need You Now,” “American Honey,” and “Just a Kiss.” 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com

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Palm Canyon Theatre presents ‘She Loves Me’

Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, “She Loves Me” is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of oldworld elegance.

Amalia and Georg, shop clerks in a 1930s European perfumery, don’t see eye to eye. After they each respond to a “lonely hearts advertisement” in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters they exchange, although their admirers remain unknown. When Amalia and Georg discover the identity of their true loves, the twists and turns begin! This love story inspired the hit ‘90s romantic comedy movie “You’ve Got Mail.”

PCT’s production stars Se Layne (Amalia Balash) and Ben Reece (Georg Nowak).

Also in the cast are Neil Badham, Demetria Clemons, Jackson Enzler, Adam Hieter, Denise Rooney, Sheldon Safir, Eric Stein-Steele, Lisa Walters, Tom Warrick, Nick Wass and Sanai Wright. The show is directed by Derik Shopinski with set and lighting design by JW Layne and projections by Nick Edwards.

“She Loves Me” runs May 5-14. Show times are 7 p.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $38 for adults; $34 for seniors; $17 for students.

For tickets and info, call the PCT Box Office at 760-323-5123 or order online at palmcanyontheatre.org. Palm Canyon Theatre is located at 538 North Palm Canyon Drive.

The sky’s the limit for these seniors It was a sight to behold at Skydive Perris in Orange County California when 101 freefalling 60-year-old senior citizens jumped from five airplanes in a record-breaking snowflake formation. The next day 95 of them broke another record when they leaped from their planes in a “sequential” formation. The organizers of these events are seeking recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records for these daring old men.

Arnold is back The former “Governator” of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is still ready to do what is needed to serve the state’s citizens. Most recently, the actor-turned-politician took it upon himself to roll up his sleeves, grab a shovel and fill in a pothole on a road near his home in Los Angeles. And it was all caught on film. As he put it in a Twitter post, “Today, after the whole neighborhood has been upset about this giant pothole that’s been screwing up cars and bicycles for weeks, I went out with my team and fixed it. I always say, let’s not complain, let’s do something about it. Here you go.”

The Heavy Lifting of Pet Ownership

For seniors, there are several questions that arise when we consider whether we should adopt another pet after the death of a long-loved companion. There’s the scary thought of potential veterinary bills or whether we should own a dog that needs to be walked every day. Or maybe we think of adopting a young cat who will likely outlive us or an elderly cat who probably won’t.

I firmly believe, however, that when it comes to deciding about adopting a pet that the biggest potential problem comes down to heavy lifting.

The rule of four, I call it: There are four likely scenarios wherein, without intervention or assistance, heavy lifting is required.

For the economical 40-pound bag of dog chow, I would need to lift it into the shopping cart, put it on the conveyor belt at checkout, get it into the car and once home, get it into the house. That’s four liftings. This applies to even the 20-pound

jug of cat litter. I do the math: 4 times 20 equals 80 pounds I’d be lifting without interventions.

Interventions can take the shape of a strong teenage boy angel who happens to walk by in the pet supplies aisle; a store clerk who gets down cat litter from a very high shelf; checkouts with a radar gun on a stretchy cord that will reach to the cart to scan the bar code; and big neighbors who happen to be strolling by just as I’m pulling in my driveway.

Without luck, however, there have been too many times when all four liftings have been required. I suffer the next day.

I have decided to cut my pet-related lifting down to none. I have signed up for home delivery at two stores, never mind the expense. It’s worth every penny to see other people walk up my driveway carrying the heavy items, fully appreciative of the fact that I don’t have to do any lifting whatsoever.

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2. Evil Dead Rise (R) Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley

3. The Covenant (R) Jake Gyllenhaal, Dar Salim

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

5. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez

6. Air (R) Matt Damon, Jason Bateman

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8. Renfield (R) Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage

9. Beau Is Afraid (R) Joaquin Phoenix, Patti LuPone

10. Suzume (PG) Nanoka Hara, Hokuto Matsumura

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Salad Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed

• 6 oz. feta, cubed

• 1 English cucumber, cut into half moons

• 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 orange bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 avocados, cubed

• 1 c. chopped Italian parsley

• 1/2 c. torn basil

Salad Dressing

• 1/3 c. olive oil

• 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

• 1 grated garlic clove

• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

Directions

1. For the salad: In a large bowl, fold together the chickpeas, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, parsley, and basil.

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On May 4, 1987, the U.S. House and Senate Committee began three months of hearings into the Iran-Contra affair, which involved the secret sale of American arms to Iran with some of the proceeds going to Contra rebels seeking to overthrow the Nicaraguan government.

On May 5, 1865, Decoration Day was first observed in the U.S., with the tradition of decorating Civil War soldiers’ graves with flowers. Later the date was moved to May 30 and included American graves from the first and second World Wars, eventually becoming better known as Memorial Day.

On May 6, 1527, the Renaissance ended with the Sack of Rome by German troops as part of an ongoing conflict between the Habsburg Empire and the French Monarchy. German troops killed over 4,000 Romans, imprisoned the pope, and looted works of art and libraries. An entire year passed before order was restored.

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On May 8, 1912, Adolph Zukor founded the Famous Players Film Company, now known as Paramount Pictures. With partners Daniel and Charles Frohman, he planned to offer feature-length films that would appeal to the middle class. The company’s first film was “Les Amours de la Reine Elisabeth,” and starred Sarah Bernhardt.

On May 9, 1926, Commander Richard E. Byrd announced that he and his copilot, Floyd Bennett, had made the first flight over the North Pole in Byrd’s Fokker trimotor airplane, the Josephine Ford. While Byrd’s navigational records were verified by the U.S. Navy and a committee of the National Geographic Society, some skepticism still remains about the claim.

On May 10, 1994, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer was baptized by Roy Ratcliff while in prison at Columbia Correctional Institution in Wisconsin, in a whirlpool type of tub normally used for inmates with back issues. Ratcliff continued to meet weekly with Dahmer until the latter’s death at the hands of another prisoner.