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Palm Springs Police Department Advisory:
Be Aware of Phone Scams
The Palm Springs Police Department would like to warn its residents about constant phone scams plaguing our community. Background: Some scammers exploit the desire of people looking to get something for nothing, some take advantage of honest people who are simply trying to conduct straightforward business transactions, and some — perhaps the worst of all — victimize people who are motivated only by a good-hearted desire to help out those in need. How the Scam Works: The basic set-up is that a scam artist gleans just enough information about a family (e.g., names, ages, addresses, phone numbers) to be able to impersonate one of them during a brief phone call to another family member. The scammer will place a call and claim to be in some form of distress (e.g., a victim of legal problems, theft, or fouledup travel arrangements) that has left him stranded far from home and in desperate need of someone to wire him some cash. In many cases eager-to-help relatives will promptly send money as instructed, not realizing until it’s too late that the person they’ve been talking to is an impersonator and not a genuine family member. (Grandparents are particularly common
targets of this scam: They may be easily fooled by an impersonator because they often have only sporadic contact with their grown grandchildren and therefore may not be very familiar with a particular grandchild’s adult voice and may not have current information about the grandchild’s whereabouts or activities that might give away the impersonation.) Such con artists use a variety of avenues through which they make contact — while some telephone
their intended victims, others send e-mails, while still others send text messages to cell phones. Some of those who have reported being taken advantage of say they were approached via instant messages through social networking sites such as Facebook. What to do: If you should receive such a call, text message, or email and can’t be sure whether it’s on the level, the best approach is to elicit as much information as possible from the caller, then con-
tact a direct relative (e.g., a parent, sibling, or child) of the person the caller is claiming to be and try to verify the information. (For example: “I just received a call from someone who identified himself as your brother, Bill, and he said his wallet was stolen in Calgary and he desperately needs some money to get back home. Do you know if Bill is traveling in Canada right now?”) Continued on page 9
Things To Do This Week!
March 24: Classical Mystery Tour with The Desert Symphony. 8 p.m. What would the Beatles have sounded like if they had a chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra? Find out when Classical Mystery Tour; A Tribute to the Beatles performs live with Your Desert Symphony. McCallum The-
atre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
Course, Mission Hills Country Club, Rancho Mirage. www.anainspiration.com.
March 25 - 27: Disney’s Beauty And The Beast. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest.” McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert. (760) 340-2782, www.mccallumtheatre.com.
March 29: American Documentary Film Festival Sneak Peek! 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Screening the film “In Search of Balance” which explores a new paradigm of health, science and medicine. Free event. Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. (760) 322-7323, www. palmspringslibrary.org.
March 28 - April 3: ANA Inspiration. The world’s best golfers tee it up at the LPGA’s first Major: world #1 Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Sei Young Kim, and defending champion Brittany Lincicome headline the field. Dinah Shore Tournament
March 30: Palm Springs Legend and Icon Tour. 6 p.m. A toast to the stars at the Rat Pack Hideaway. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, four course Italian dinner, and live entertainment. (760) 200-9483, www. fsatours.com/ratpack.
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Bighorn Institute Presents Bighorn Sheep in the Coachella Valley and Beyond The City of Rancho Mirage Public Library will host a presentation on bighorn sheep on Thursday, March 31 from 2 to 3 p.m., including the local Peninsular bighorn sheep. Bighorn sheep are indigenous to
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our local mountains and are well adapted to thrive in this harsh desert environment. This presentation will discuss the ecology, life history and recovery efforts for the iconic, yet endangered, Peninsular bighorn sheep, as well as look at bighorn beyond the
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Coachella Valley. Admission to this program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. Contact (760) 341-7323 to reserve your seat. City of Rancho Mirage Public Library, 71-100 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage.
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Did You Know? Deepest Voice... Tim Storms, the man with the world’s deepest voice, can hit notes so low that only animals as massive as elephants are able to hear them.
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El Paseo Exhibition Entry Deadline Approaching Time is running out for artists, galleries, museums, non-profit arts organizations, and private collectors who would like to participate in the 2017/2018 El Paseo Exhibition. The deadline for entries is Monday, March 28, at 4 p.m. (postmark/ email deadline). The City’s Art in Public Places Commission will select 18 sculptures and three alternates from submitted
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entries on April 13. The City Council will review the selections. Artists whose works have been approved for the exhibition will be notified beginning May 2. Installation will take place between October 17 and November 10 with` a dedication to take place in January 2017. Artists who participated in the 2015/2016 El Paseo exhibition are not eligible.
cased on the medians of Palm Desert’s world famous shopping thoroughfare, El Paseo, where they will be seen by thousands of residents and Palm Desert visitors. Interested parties can obtain submission guidelines and get more information by calling (760) 8371664 or by emailing publicart@ cityofpalmdesert.org.
Selected sculptures will be show-
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CVWD Workshops to Provide Information about Proposed Rate Changes Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) will hold a series of public workshops to present proposed domestic water rate structure changes and rate increases. Based on a comprehensive Cost of Service Study and national industry standards, staff is proposing a five year plan for domestic water rates and rate structure changes that are fair and reflect the true cost of service to promote financial stability. If approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting on June 14, the new
rates would go into effect on July 1 and would be the first rate increases for domestic water since 2010. The workshops will provide an overview of the proposed changes, answer questions and allow for public input. A Spanish-language translator will be available at each workshop.
10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, March 24 5:30 -7:30 p.m., Monday, May 2 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, May 11 These workshops are scheduled at the CVWD Coachella Office, 51501 Tyler Street in Coachella: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, March 28 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27
For an in-depth explanation of proposed water rate changes, information about upcoming public workshops and Board of Directors meetings, visit CVWD’s website at www.cvwd.org/ratechanges.
The following workshops are scheduled at the Steve Robbins Administration Building, 75-515 Hovley Lane East in Palm Desert:
BRAIN TEASER Question: Three builders are laying a brick wall.
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Fred can lay 1000 bricks in three hours, Jimmy can lay 1000 bricks in two hours and Kev can lay 1000 bricks in six hours. How long will it take Fred, Jimmy and Kev to lay 1000 bricks if they all work together? ANSWER ON PAGE 16
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When most of us think of beef, it’s usually a juicy steak or a thick hamburger. But when it comes to feeding a gang, flank steak is our go-to cut. Its thin, flat shape lends itself well to marinating—preferably in a zip-top plastic bag that you can easily wedged in the fridge. It’s an ideal size—2 to 3 pounds, comfortably feeding 4 to 6 with leftovers (always a boon). It’s not an inherently tender cut, which is why it takes so well to marinating—sometimes for days—after which it becomes super flavorful. And it’s durable. If you put off dinner for a day or two, no worries. It won’t get mushy the way fish will. When cut across the grain, it’s tender and easy to manage, with no messy bones to dispose of. Pile it in fajitas or tacos or next to grilled vegetables, or even skewer it. But whatever you do, leave enough for leftovers in our terrific sandwich.
Korean Grilled Flank Steak Buy an extra flank steak and double the marinade amount to make enough grilled beef for steak sandwiches. Wrap the extra steak tightly (without slicing) and store in the fridge.
Marinade: 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine) or sherry 3 green onions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon sriracha chili paste Beef: 2 pounds flank steak, 1-inch thick 1 teaspoon coarse salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. To prepare marinade, combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes 1 1/4cups. 2. To prepare beef, combine marinade and beef in a zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag and knead, rubbing marinade into beef. Refrigerate 2 to 24 hours. 3. Heat grill. Remove beef from marinade and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. When grill is ready, place beef on grill rack. Cook 3 to 4 minutes total, until desired doneness. Remove from grill and let rest 10 minutes. Slice steak thinly against the grain to serve immediately. Serves 6.
**Send your favorite recipe to the editor and if published, win a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. news@dmhnews.com
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Continued from cover Another approach to use if you can’t reach other relatives right away is the one employed in the example quoted above: Ask the caller a question that an impersonator would be unable to answer. Be careful to pose a question that requires more than knowledge of basic family information (e.g., names, birthdates, addresses), because that information is too easy for outsid-
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ers to look up — instead, ask about something like a detail of a family event that someone who was not present would be extremely unlikely to know about. These scams come and go and we believe many go unreported. We are asking our residents to be aware and verify the information before sending thousands of dollars to scam artists posing as family.
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Sunrise Service
One of the most breathtaking places to watch the sunrise on Easter morning is at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, elevation 8,516 feet. On Sunday, March 27, beginning at 6:10 a.m., celebrate sunrise service with songs of faith, love, hope and joy…along with a special inspirational Easter message. The first tram car up that morning is 5:15 a.m. and the last, for the service, is 6 a.m. Reduced Tram fares will be in effect until 7:30 a.m. with roundtrip $15.50 for adults and seniors, and $12.25 for children ages 3-12.
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Immediately following the program, breakfast will be served in Pines Café, The cost for the Ride ‘N’ Breakfast combination until 7:30 a.m., which includes round-trip Tram fare, is $24.95 for adults and seniors, and $16.95 for children ages 3-12. The breakfast menu will also be available separately until 10 a.m. Normal Tram fares will be in effect after 7:30 a.m. with admission $24.95 for adults, $22.95 seniors 65+ and $16.95 for children ages 3-12. Easter dinner will be available from 11 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. in Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant. Cost for the Ride ‘N’ Dine combination is $36 for adults and seniors, and $23.50 for children ages 3-12. Reservations are not taken and tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. For more information, please call (888) 515-TRAM or (760) 325-1391 and to view menus, please visit www. pstramway.com.
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ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference The world’s best golfers will not be the only champion female athletes at this year’s ANA Inspiration, as tournament officials last night announced the first-ever ANA Inspiring Women in Sports Conference, slated for Tuesday, March 29 at Mission Hills Country Club. Female sporting icons Missy Franklin, Annika Sorenstam, Lindsey Vonn, Abby Wambach and Kristi Yamaguchi will headline the inaugural conference, which will include a series of panels and discussions about the state of women’s sports, female athletes as role models, using sports as a platform to inspire women of all
ages, and what it takes to be a champion. ESPN analyst Julie Foudy, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, will serve as host and moderator. Arianna Huffington will deliver the keynote address. Conference will take place in advance of the season’s first major where defending champion Brittany Lincicome will seek to become the fourth player in LPGA history to win the ANA Inspiration three times. For more information on the ANA Inspiration, please visit www. ANAInspiration.com or call (760) 834-8857.
Slang Origins: “Skid Row” Now referring to the poor part of a city, skid row was originally attributed to the area in Seattle, Washington, where unemployed loggers
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would hang out. It was generally the road next to the skids (the planks used to rolls logs) where they would wait in hopes of finding work.
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This Week In History March 24: One of the worst oil spills in U.S. territory begins when the supertanker Exxon Valdez, owned and operated by the Exxon Corporation, runs aground on a reef in Prince William Sound in southern Alaska. March 25: In one of the darkest moments of America’s industrial history, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City burns down, killing 145 workers, on this day in 1911. The tragedy led to the development of a series of laws and regulations that better protected the safety of factory workers. March 26: In a ceremony at the White House, Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin sign a historic peace agreement, ending three decades of hostilities between Egypt and Israel and establishing diplomatic and commercial ties.
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March 27: On this day in 1998, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves use of the drug Viagra, an oral medication that treats impotence. March 28: At 4 a.m. on March 28, 1979, the worst accident in the history of the U.S. nuclear power industry begins when a pressure valve in the Unit-2 reactor at Three Mile Island fails to close. March 29: Two months after the signing of the Vietnam peace agreement, the last U.S. combat troops leave South Vietnam as Hanoi frees the remaining American prisoners of war held in North Vietnam. March 30: On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by a deranged drifter named John Hinckley Jr.
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PUZZLE PAGE
HOROSCOPE MARCH 24 -MARCH 30 ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be much more comfortable choosing from a handful of options than from the hundreds that are actually available to you around this time of year when you’re so popular. The special person who can help you see the smart choices in front of you will be an invaluable mentor and support to you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Goals make people happier; purpose is a natural antidepressant. The tricky thing this week will be in determining how your purpose can dovetail with the purpose of another. Your closest loved ones and you will be at odds on certain matters. A slight compromise from both parties will keep all on track.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20). No amount of rationalizing is going to solve an emotional journey. Which language do you need to speak to get through to yourself - the language of the heart or the language of logistics? Handling problems with the best tools for the job will be a theme all week. A fellow earth sign will be most helpful in this regard.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The poet suggests that if you turn toward what you deeply love, you’ll be saved. But what if what you deeply love is inappropriate, impossible, forbidden or maybe even fairly bad for you? Other water signs Cancer and Pisces will be of help as you soulfully grapple with these and other questions.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The reason many prefer taking a car over a bus is that it is possible to go just about anywhere instead of having to be a passive journeyman on a scheduled ride, stopping at only the pre-appointed places. You’re ready to break free. This week you’ll summon the strength to liberate yourself and go your own way.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You know how to live with people, comfortably - brilliantly even. That’s not a skill everyone possesses, you know. Because you’ve cultivated this for years, you no longer think of it as anything special, but rest assured, this is absolutely something that others need to learn. Maybe you could teach them.
CANCER (June 22-July 22). Good timing looks so cool and feels so accidental, but the masters of this are like other magicians — they work at it to make the “trick” seem seamless. You’ll be on both the giving and the receiving end of fortuitous, intentional and wonderful timing this week, and find it quite an amazing experience from either side.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). An opinion, bias or prejudice you hold may be keeping you from engaging your five senses to truly and fully comprehend the main situation. What if you didn’t know anything about it? What would you see and experience coming in with fresh eyes? Take yourself away; let go of preconception, and come back.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Remember that pocket of time when nothing seemed reciprocal? You were actually starting to think that mutual attraction just happened in the movies. You got through it: One magic connection was all it took to break the bad spell. Let this help you cherish what you have going this week. You love and are loved back.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). To concentrate completely on what you love to the exclusion of all else, including your consciousness of yourself, time or other realities of life: It’s heaven! Why should it be such a rare and unaffordable luxury? Ask to be left alone to your hobby! You deserve this! Stop putting up with obstruction and interruption.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). As you appreciate the beauty around you, you’re also nourishing a rich inner life. You’ll be emotionally moved by what you sense, especially what you touch and smell. It may feel selfish to pursue improving your own experience in this regard, so just know that you’ll be enlivening someone else’s world simultaneously.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Kindness is your calling card. You’ll embody the qualities of compassion, patience and love, and just when someone in your midst needs this influence most. Unfortunately, there are people who could take you for granted, but don’t worry. You’ll never be sorry you gave of yourself in this way.
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Sugar: A teaspoon of sugar swallowed dry can stop hiccups in minutes. The sugar is believed to modify the nerve muscle that would otherwise tell the muscle in the diaphragm to contract spasmodically and contribute to hiccups.
BRAIN TEASER ANSWER 1 hour. How many bricks are laid in six hours? In six hours Kev lays 1000 bricks, Fred lays 2000 bricks, and Jimmy lays 3000 bricks. So in six hours we have a total of 6000 bricks laid. Which means that it will take one hour to lay 1000 bricks.
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