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at the 34th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival • A Cornish milkman named Steve Leech was making his rounds when he saw a shop on fire. Using 320 pints of milk, he not only extinguished the flames, but saved seven other stores in the process, earning a “Hero Milkman of the Millennium” award from the National Dairymen’s Association.

1. HISTORY: What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected the East and West?

2. LITERATURE: What was playwright Anton Chekhov’s other profession?

3. TELEVISION: Who are the next-door neighbors in TV’s sitcom “Laverne & Shirley”?

• An albatross typically spends the first six years of its life flying over the ocean without ever setting foot on the ground.

• In the 1990s, a mysterious soda vending machine dispensing rare and discontinued drinks appeared in Seattle. No one knew who filled it, but sadly, in 2018, it vanished as suddenly as it came, with an explanatory note saying it “went for a walk.”

• “Ergophobia” is the fear of work or the workplace. Psychologists attribute the condition to a combination of concerns about failing at tasks, public speaking and social anxiety.

• A 59-year-old man with no previous criminal record held up a bank for the measly sum of just $1. So what was he actually after?

A prison sentence, so he could get free health care.

• Red is the first color a baby sees.

• There are more historic artifacts under the sea than in all of the world’s museums. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

4. GEOGRAPHY: Which continent has the most countries?

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he world-famous Palm Springs International Film Festival returns for its 34th year from January 5-16. The festival will screen 134 films from 64 countries, including 27 premieres (2 World, 12 North American, 1 International and 13 U.S.). The line-up includes 35 of the International Feature Film Oscar® Submissions along with Talking Pictures, New Voices New Visions, Modern Masters, Queer Cinema, Cine Latino, True Stories, World Cinema Now, and more.

Juried awards for films in-competition will be announced Sunday, January 15 for seven categories, including the FIPRESCI Prize for films in the International Feature Film Oscar® Submissions program; New Voices New Visions Award for unique viewpoints from first- and second-time directors; and Best Documentary Award for compelling non-fiction filmmaking.

The festival will open with the Paramount Pictures film “80 For Brady” on Friday, January 6 at the Richards Center for the Arts. The festival will close with “The Lost King” on Sunday, January 15.

Highlights for this year includes the World Premiere of documentary Shot in the Arm with director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and subject Neil deGrasse Tyson scheduled to attend, and Brendan Fraser being honored with the Spotlight Award.

Among this year’s film selections, “Nelly & Nadine” recreates a remarkable love story that offers a rare glimpse into LGBTQ+ history. Through the weaving of masterful storytelling, meticulous research and archival footage, “Nelly & Nadine” reveals a profound story of the power of love. It’s just the type of film audiences want to see.

“Since winning the Teddy Jury award at Berlinale, the highest honor for a LGBTQ+ film and showing at festivals across the globe, I have been particularly excited to share “Nelly & Nadine” with the Palm Springs audience,” shared Kathy Wolfe, CEO & Founder of Wolfe Video, Distributor of Nelly & Nadine.

Other films with guests include “Alice, Darling” with Anna Kendrick; “The Banshees of Inisherin” with Colin Farrell; and “Chevalier” with director Stephen Williams.

To see a complete list of films selected for the festival or to purchase tickets, visit psfilmfest.org.

5. MUSIC: What does the shortened term K-pop stand for?

6. FOOD & DRINK: What is another name for a kiwi?

7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: From which Roman god did the month of January get its name?

8. MEDICAL TERMS: If you suffer from medial tibial stress syndrome, what is the condition commonly called?

9. PSYCHOLOGY: What irrational fear is represented in the condition called ablutophobia?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby turkey called? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. Answer on page 6

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Calendar of events Weekly Coachella Valley Firebirds The 32nd team of the American Hockey League and an affiliate of the NHL Seattle Kraken take the ice at home against San Jose Barracuda (1/7, 1/10) and Ontario Reign (1/8). Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert.

(888) 695-8778, acrisurearena.com January 5 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 Pino Noir Quartet. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-9991995, sparesortcasino.com January 6 Peter Cincotti Singer-songwriter-pianist performs his slick, jazz-influenced originals including “Some Kind of Wonderful,” Sway,” “Comes Love,” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert.

760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com January 6 El Paseo Art Walk Join the Art Galleries along with El Paseo Cruise Night and extended shopping hours in participating shops, from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be exhibit openings, artist receptions and more.

73956 El Paseo, Palm Desert. thepaseo.org

January 7 One Vision of Queen Marc Martel was handpicked by original members Roger Taylor and Brian May to take on the lead vocals of their tribute tour. Martel embodies the heart and soul Mercury poured into every song. 8 p.m. The Show, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com January 11 Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Tommy Peacock. 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs.

888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com January 11-12 Sesame Street Live!

Make Your Magic The famous cast bring fabulous original music and contagious movement to the stage as Elmo learns a magic trick, Cookie Monster and Gonger uncover the science of baking, Big Bird learns about shadow puppetry, and more!

Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. (888) 695-8778, acrisurearena.com

January 7 Art on Main Street at Old Town La Quinta Featuring over 100 artists showing and selling their paintings, jewelry, mixed media, photography, ceramics, glass, woodwork, and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. 78100 Main Street, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com January 7 Agua Caliente Jukebox Dance to all of your favorite 50s and 60s tunes under the desert stars as The Dreamboats take the stage at this free concert. 8 p.m. Agua Caliente Cathedral City, 68960 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City. 888-9991995, aguacalientecasinos.com January 7 Brian Stokes Mitchell He’s enjoyed a rich and varied career on Broadway, television and film, along with appearances in the great American concert

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ACROSS 1. Basics 4. Swiss river 7. Constrictor snake 8. Building occupied by monks 10. Discount 12. Deal a blow to 13. Relating to the ear 14. Thyrotropin 16. Loud, unpleasant noise 17. Large intestines 19. Move with a curving trajectory 20. Witnesses

21. You need both to live 25. Dash 26. Network 27. Dig 29. C. European river 30. Supplement with difficulty 31. Corporate executive 32. Carroll O’Connor’s onscreen wife 39. No variation 41. Airborne (abbr.)

42. “Heidi” author 43. Affirmative 44. Pie _ __ mode

45. W. Asian country 46. Grotesque or bizarre 48. Delicacy (archaic) 49. Textile 50. Denial 51. Electronic data processing

DOWN 1. Engulf 2. Waterside hotel 3. Printed cotton fabric 4. Defensive nuclear weapon 5. One who follows the rules

6. Lace up once more 8. Fire byproduct 9. Hankerings 11. Outer 14. One-time aerospace firm 15. Seafood 18. Commercial 19. Epoxy hardener (abbr.)

20. Samoan monetary unit 22. Type of gland 23. Arrest 24. Check 27. Past participle of be 28. Alias 29. A major division of geological time 31. Kids programming channel (abbr.)

32. Joked 33. Helps little firms 34. Roman numeral 50 35. Impressive in size or scope 36. Domineering leader 37. A person who delivers a speech 38. One after 89 39. Young hawk 40. The scene of any event or action 44. A team’s best pitcher 47. Integrated data processing Answers on page 6

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Braille Institute offers 200 free classes and workshops Braille Institute Coachella Valley will offer more than 200 free classes and workshops for the 2023 winter semester. Classes will be offered in-person at the Braille Institute Center in Palm Desert and can also be accessed virtually for those who prefer to participate from their home. Students preferring to attend classes remotely can attend “live and online” classes and workshops from the comfort of their home and engage in real-time with an instructor and other students. Braille Institute utilizes the Microsoft Teams platform for distance learning classes which can be attended using a computer, tablet, smartphone or traditional phone.

More than 130 classes are offered remotely and many classes are offered in Spanish.

New students must complete a low vision assessment or have been on-boarded by a Braille Institute Intake Specialist. To register for classes at Coachella Valley, contact the Administrator at 760-321-1111 or visit brailleinstitute.org/classes-events.

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Veterans Post Get your money faster with direct deposit If you’ve ever had anything stolen out of your mailbox, or if a check has just failed to show up, you know the angst, trouble and problems that follow because of that missing money.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a way to safeguard the benefit money that comes to you. The Veterans Benefits Banking Program, for veterans and beneficiaries, will do a direct deposit into your account.

According to the VA, if receiving a paper check, you’re 16 times more likely to have it lost or stolen. You’re 22 times more likely to have it go missing altogether and need to file a claim for it, which of course takes time. They say that since many veterans are using direct deposit, fraud has gone down by 93%.

And with direct deposit, you’ll get your money faster. It suddenly just appears in your account, on time, every time, not making its way through the postal system.

Through the banking program, there are 43 banking institutions that have signed up to provide low or no-cost checking and savings accounts. You can find those banks here: veteransbenefitsbanking.org/ financial-institutions. (Don’t miss the FAQ. A lot of questions are an-

swered.) Scroll down to the list of banks. (I’m a fan of USAA.) If you already have a bank account (or credit union) and you like them, you can set up a direct deposit right into your account. Call the VA at 800-8271000 and find more information at www.va.gov/change-direct-deposit.

It can take a little while to think about this kind of change if you’ve never had direct deposit. But it can be rather disconcerting to have a neighbor from a block away show up at your door with a check that was mistakenly delivered to them.

You can eliminate a big source of worry and potential problems if you consider signing up for direct deposit for your benefit payment. (c) 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The time has come to study the labels of foods you buy, even if you’ve used those same products for a long time.

Not only are manufacturers changing the size of the containers, they’re changing the ingredients. At this point we need to take a very close look at what we’re actually eating.

Changes to the ingredients in products we’ve always trusted might well be blamed on supply chain problems.

If a manufacturer can’t easily get one ingredient, they might substitute something else.

But it means that what you assumed you were getting might no longer be true.

If, for example, you have to keep an eye on your sodium levels, you might discover that the amount of salt in a particular food has increased. You might have to adjust how much you eat or look for a different product.

We can no longer grab a dozen eggs and assume all will be well. If you’re baking, too-small eggs won’t work in your baked goods recipes. You need to open the carton and look at them. If you’re watching your cholesterol, you need to squint and read the fine print on the nutrition panel.

However, a warning: At the beginning of the pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration issued a temporary respite to food manufacturers. To help them keep producing food, the FDA said manufacturers didn’t have to put certain new information on labels when “minor formulation changes” were made to food. The policy, started in January 2020, was intended to remain in effect only for the duration of the Covid pandemic and has been renewed every 90 days. It was to expire January 2023. Since they have to give 60 days notice to end the designation, it’s not likely that it will end until April, if that.

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A Christmas story And then there was the holiday home invasion that occurred in Waxhaw, NC, the invader being a cute little squirrel. The homeowner, Taylor Stading, suspects it found its way into the house via a loose roof shingle.

The squirrel led Stading and her family on a merry chase as it sought to settle in the branches of the family Christmas tree. Eventually she used a dust mop to help the critter exit the premises via an open window. It was all caught on video, providing the family with their own, very funny version of the classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

A Hanukkah menorah of biblical proportions While Christians celebrated Christmas this year, the Jewish population of the U.S. observed the seven day festival of Hanukkah lighting the seven candles of their menorahs. Rabbi Yonaton Nuszen and 425 Jewish teens in Denver, CO celebrated the festival by creating a potentially record breaking menorah. They built it using 25,000 LEGO pieces. It stood 24 and a half feet tall. But Rabbi Yonaton said “It’s not about the height - it’s about the unity it created. Our entire Jewish community came together to build this mammoth of a LEGO menorah.”

This is no tall story Colombian Edward Hernandez recently surrendered his Guinness World Record title to Azerbeijanian Afshin Ghaderzadeh. What is the title, you ask? It turns out that Ghaderzadeh is 2.7 inches shorter than the former record holder. He recently measured in as the shortest man on the planet at a height of 2 feet, 1.6 inches compared to Hernandez’ 2 feet, 4 inches. Ghaderzadeh was one and a half pounds when he was born; he’s 20 years old now and weighs in at 14.3 pounds.

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‘A Bright New Boise’ set to open Dezart Performs 15th season Palm Springs: Acclaimed playwright Samuel D. Hunter’s “humorous and touching exploration of faith and family” (NYTheatre. com) “A Bright New Boise” continues the historic 15th season for Dezart Performs of Palm Springs. “This clear-eyed comedy (that) will lift your heart” (Time Out New York) runs January 13 – 22 at the Pearl McManus Theatre in downtown Palm Springs.

“This is a play that I’ve long wanted to bring to the Valley and now felt like the right time,” said Dezart Performs founding artistic director Michael Shaw who is directing “A Bright New Boise” which runs

for 90 minutes without intermission. “It deals with playwright Hunter’s recurring themes of familiar alienation, physical challenge, and how faith is exposed in the secular, corporate world.”

Performance take place at the Pearl McManus Theater (at the historic Palm Springs Woman’s Club) 314 S Cahuilla Road, Downtown Palm Springs. Ticket prices are $39 – $50. Tickets may be purchased online at www.dezartperforms.org, or by calling 760-322-0179. Showtimes are Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.

One-man show on stage at Theatre 29 Theatre 29 rings in the new year with a special one-man show by local actor, writer, director, musician, and artist Kevin Bone.

Company policies. They exist to help a business maintain a safe and efficient working environment, and better achieve its goals. But what happens when company policy seems to stand in the way of basic, decent humanity? When compassion seems to get pushed aside “because there’s a business to run”? In his new solo-performance play, “Kate’s Last Dance”, Kevin

Bone navigates through this tug-of-war with personal experiences that might bring up the question, “what would YOU do?”

This special production will play at Theatre 29, 73637 Sullivan Road in Twentynine Palms, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 7:00PM and Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 7:00PM. Tickets are $15.00 for Regular Admission, $12.50 for Seniors and. Tickets are available now at theatre29.org/tickets or by calling the Theatre 29 Box Office at 760-361-4151.

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Hot tea is widely consumed across the globe, and that could be paying healthy dividends for the billions of people who look forward to their daily cup each day. A small study published in the Journal of Hypertension found that drinking black tea could improve cardiovascular function. A separate study also found that drinking black tea and green tea could decrease risk of stroke and coronary heart disease. Black tea drinkers should keep in mind that, unlike most teas, black tea is caffeinated, so moderation is best to ensure the benefits of black tea are not offset by the overconsumption of caffeine.

According to a study published in the journal Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry, in a given year about 5 percent of the population of the United States experiences seasonal depression, a condition also known as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. A separate study published in the journal BMC Psychiatry in 2021 found that 12.7 percent of students attending higher education or vocational schools who responded to a survey showed SAD. The organization Mental Health America notes that SAD is a subtype of depression or bipolar disorder that occurs and ends around the same time every year, typically beginning in fall and continuing into the winter.

Curiously, the study published in Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry found that the main age of onset of seasonal depression is between 20 and 30.

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

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ence, from employers covered by the Age Discrimination Act, or knowingly accept ads expressing a preference of sex, where no bona fide occupational qualification exists under the Fair Employment Act from employ- ers covered by that act. Nor, do we in any way condone employment that discriminates on a basis of race, religion, ancestry or national ori- gin. For further information regarding occu- pational qualifications and employers covered, contact the Fair Employment Practice Commission.

Notice to Readers California law requires that contractors taking jobs that total $500 or more (labor or mate- rials) must be licensed by the Contractors State License Board. State law also requires that contractors include their license number on all advertising.

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California State law requires that contractors, builders, and landscapers who perform work for $500 or more, including materials and labor, must be licensed. License numbers should be so indicated in their advertising.

Family child care providers are required by state law to be licensed, and facility license numbers must be indicated in all advertising. Unlicensed contractors should also be indi- cated in their advertising.

Please refer questions to Contractors State License Board, 1250 E. Cooley Drive, Suite 200, Colton, CA 92324.

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Dried beans are power packed for pennies In January we’re filled with fresh resolve to make the new year better than the last. For many people, that means reigning in both our waistlines and our wallets. If I told you I have one solution to both problems, and you said, “You’re full of beans,” you’d be right.

Ah, the humble bean. Here we have a budget-friendly vegetable protein with great fiber, loaded with vitamins and minerals, free of cholesterol and saturated fats, with a low glycemic index. Mix them with grains, and you have a complete protein that can replace the protein in meats. At a mere 25 cents per serving, dried beans are economical enough to feed the masses.

I recommend dried beans because they’re about one-third the cost of canned beans. Dried beans, properly prepared, taste much better, have better nutrition and less sodium. How many other times do you get a superior product for less money?

So, keep some canned beans in your pantry for when you need convenience above all else. But for beans that taste so good you won’t want to share them, read on.

It takes minimal active time to prepare beans, and it’s easy work. It’s mindless stuff you can do while you’re on the phone with your sister.

As dried beans cook, they absorb the cooking liquid and triple in size. So 2 cups (1 pound) of dried beans will yield 6 cups

only take about 30 minutes to cook.

Place 1 pound of cleaned beans in a large pot. For an overnight soak, add 8 cups of water and place in the fridge for eight to 24 hours. For a short soak, add 12 cups of water and bring to a boil on the stovetop for 5 minutes. Remove pot from the heat and let the beans soak in hot water for an hour.

When finished, drain and rinse the beans in a colander.

Finally, we cook. To cook on the stovetop, cover the beans with fresh water by 2 inches, optionally adding one minced onion and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring them to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer for 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the variety of bean (follow package of cooked beans. Incidentally, many recipes call for 15-ounce cans of beans, which is 1 3/4 cups of cooked beans.

Beans are prepared in three steps -- clean, soak and cook. Unless you’re using a pressure cooker, then you can skip the soak.

First, inspect the beans, discarding any discolored or cracked beans and removing any rocks or debris. Beans are an agricultural product, and grit happens.

Next, we soak. Soaking beans allows them to rehydrate before cooking. Another benefit is that soaking reduces the phytic acid that can cause gassiness. You don’t need to soak split peas or lentils. These speedy beans

directions), or until the beans are tender.

To test for tenderness, mash a bean against the side of the pot with a spoon.

To cook in a pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot, place 1 pound beans, 8 cups water, one minced onion, two bay leaves and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the inner pot of a pressure cooker. Secure lid on Instant Pot and close valve to “seal.”

Cook on high pressure for the following times: black beans, 30 minutes; chickpeas, 40 minutes; kidney beans, 35 minutes; pinto beans or navy beans, 25 minutes. Allow the pot to naturally release 20 minutes before doing a quick release.

Wishing you an abundant New Year and cool beans!