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• Do you like to shop at IKEA? You might be interested to know that the “IKEA bias” makes you place a disproportionately high value on things you partially assemble yourself, regardless of the end result’s quality.

• Upon hearing of the 9/11 attacks, the Maasai tribe in Africa gifted 14 cows to America.

• In 1987, a 93-gram radioactive device was stolen from an abandoned hospital in Brazil. After it was passed around, four people died, 112,000 people had to be examined, and several houses had to be destroyed.

• Elevator operator Betty Oliver survived a 75-story fall from the Empire State Building in 1945 when a B-25 crashed into it due to fog. Three crewman and 11 people in the building died, but Betty, who died in 1999, still holds the Guinness World Record for longest survived elevator fall.

• While John and Clarence Anglin, two of the only three men who ever escaped from Alcatraz, were officially reported to have drowned in the bay, their mother received flowers anonymously every Mother’s Day until she died, and two very tall, unknown women were said to have attended her funeral.

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Aaron Lewis

Musician finds success as a country music star, moving audiences with powerful tunes

Country fans should get their boots out of the closet in preparation for Aaron Lewis, who will soon hit the stage. In 2010, Lewis made the leap from nu metal band founding member of Staind to a solo career in country music, showcasing his talent as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist. His debut EP, “Town Line,” was released in 2011. Lewis’s first full-length solo release, “The Road,” was released by Blaster Records in 2012.

Fans can likely expect to hear some of his country chart toppers, including “Country Boy” (which he recorded with George Jones and Charlie Daniels), “Endless Summer,” “Forever,” “Granddaddy’s Gun,” “That Ain’t Country,” and “Am I the Only One,” this last track which is off his fourth solo album, “Frayed at Both Ends,” released in early 2022.

Lewis was born in a log cabin. He said in a July 2011 interview that he was introduced to country music as a child by his grandfather, but his interest was rekindled when he toured with fellow rock turned occasional country singer Kid Rock. His music often focuses on social themes and perspectives.

Aaron Lewis takes the stage on Thursday, May 18 at 8 p.m. Spotlight 29 Casino is located at 46200 Harrison Place in Coachella. Tickets range from $55-$90, call 760-775-5566 or visit spotlight29.com for more info.

Fascinating facts about The Twilight Zone

• TOnly one episode has a sequel. Despite hav ing two reboots in 1985 and 2002, The Twilight Zone only has one episode with a second part. The original series’ season three episode “It’s A Good Life” was turned into a sequel in the 21st-century reboot. Cloris Leachman and Bill Mumy reprised their respective roles of the mother and her mindcontrolling son, making them the only two actors to appear in both the original and 2002 series.

• Only one actor appeared in all five seasons. Many actors have appeared multiple times on the program, but only one has the distinction of appearing in all five seasons. In total, Robert McCord appeared in 67

episodes, most of them as an extra.

• Serling’s on-camera introductions started in season two. Serling’s famous on-camera introductions didn’t start in earnest until the second season. During the first season, Serling only appeared on camera during the promotions for the next week’s episode.

• ‘Star Trek’ actors appeared on the series. William Shatner appeared in two episodes, “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet” and “Nick of Time.” Leonard Nimoy appeared as a soldier in the Philippines during WWII in the episode “A Quality of Mercy.” George Takei played a Japanese-American man in the infamously banned episode “The Encounter.”

1. MOVIES: Which animated movie includes the line, “Fish are friends, not food”?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the “Sesame Street” Muppet who lives in a trashcan?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country geographically in Africa?

4. ANATOMY: What is complete heterochromia?

5. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t recognize Daylight Savings Time?

6. LITERATURE: Which bestselling novel (1989) is set in Clanton, Mississippi?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the national dish of Spain?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of leopards called?

9. HISTORY: Which two Greek city-states fought the Peloponnesian War?

10. AD SLOGANS: Which company once urged customers to “reach out and touch someone” by telephone?

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Calendar of events

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

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

activities, local food vendors, craft beer, and live music. This month’s concert features funk, top 40s, dance, and R&B music by Forward Motion. 6 to 9 p.m. 82868 Miles Ave., Indio. eventspalmsprings.com/indiocenterstage

May 13 Star Party at the Monument Join members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, 51500 Highway 74, Palm Desert. desertmountains.org

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6. Cease to exist

7. General’s assistant (abbr.)

8. Shaking of the earth

9. Strong winds

10. For each one

11. A bog

12. The creation of beautiful or significant things

13. Affirmative

19. Pie _ __ mode

21. Nonclerical

May 12-13 John Lloyd Young

The Grammy award-winner celebrates the classic hits from the 50s and 60s presented in the authentic acoustic style of original rock ‘n’ roll, doo-wop, and R&B standards. 6 p.m. Purple Room, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

May 12-13 White Party Palm Springs

The largest LGBTQ+ dance party in the world, the event features DJs Jeremy Dava, Marti Frieson, Dan Slater, Tom Stephan, Lisa Rodriquez, Jace M, Shane Marcus, Mor Avahami, GSP, DJ Nick Stacener, Dawna Montel, Manny Lehman, Tony Moran, Phil Romano, and Micky Friedman, live performances by Kevin Aviance, Vincint, Cece Peniston, Robin S., Inaya Day, and Crystal Waters, pool parties, and more. whitepartyglobal.com

May 13 The Fab Four Want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever? The Emmy Award-winning Fab Four performs with uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of “Can’t Buy Me, Love,” “Yesterday,” “Twist and Shout,” and Hey Jude.” 8 p.m. The Show 32250 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage. 800-5143849, aguacalientecasinos.com

May 13 Second Saturday This free community concert series for all ages features

May 15-17 Pucks in Paradise The One Hockey Adult hockey tournament for players and fans comes to the Coachella Valley. See which team celebrates on the ice with the OneHockey Cup. 9 a.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. 888-6958778, acrisurearena.com

May 17 Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Jessica Kaczmarek Band. 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com/blues

May 17 Movies in the Park Moviegoers will enjoy classic comedies of the 50s and 60s on screen in an outdoor setting. Featuring films “The Girl Can’t Help It” starring Jayne Mansfield and Tom Ewell. 7 p.m. Downtown Palm Springs Park, Museum Way, Palm Springs. psculturalcenter.org

May 18 Aaron Lewis Spend a special evening with the founder of the multiplatinum band Stained as he returns to his acoustic roots as he performs “Country Boy,” “Am I The Only One,” and “Someone,” along with other hits. 8 p.m. Spotlight

29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Place, Coachella. 760-775-5566, spotlight29.com

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4. Fathers

9. Wine grape

14. Al Bundy’s wife

15. Organic compound

16. Venezuelan state

17. Interest term

18. Experts

20. Central cores of stems

22. Smooth and glossy

23. One-time S. Korean city

24. One from Damascus

28. Short message at the end of an email

29. It cools your home

30. Oh, God!

31. Intestinal pouches

33. Men

37. Popular English soccer team (abbr.)

38. Former CIA

39. Arrange in steps

41. A baglike structure in a plant or animal

42. The Great Lake State

43. Dog-__: to mark a page

44. Stop moving

46. Ancient Dead Sea region

49. Of I

50. Clerical vestment

51. Songs sung to a lover

55. Charges

58. Popular design program manufacturer

59. Where to park a boat

60. One who values reason

64. Slang for cigarette

65. Sailboats

66. Actress Zellweger

67. Screen material

68. Country music legend Haggard

69. Puts together in time

70. When you hope to arrive

DOWN

1. An involuntary and abnormal muscular contraction

2. Philly’s rail service

3. Leaves a place

4. No longer be a part in

5. Guitar players use them

24. Inspirational football player Hamlin

25. Learning environment

26. Khoikhoi peoples

27. Bring out or develop

31. Shows up

32. Theatrical device

34. Loads

35. Popular Hollywood alien

36. Distinguishes

40. College dorm worker

41. Secondary or explanatory title

45. Resembling wings

47. One who delivers a speech

48. In the middle

52. Loop with a running knot

53. Airborne (abbr.)

54. Beloveds

56. Ordain

57. Breed of small cattle

59. Very small period of time (abbr.)

60. Revolutions per minute

61. They __

62. Longtime ESPN anchor Bob

63. A place to stay

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Mini Arts Festival at Renaissance Esmeralda

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa presents a one-day Mini Arts Fest on Thursday, May 18, in conjunction with Renaissance Hotels’ worldwide “Global Day of Discovery,” when Renaissance hotels around the globe will present locally inspired experiences.

Starting at 3 p.m., visitors are welcomed to the resort’s large atrium, which is being turned into an open air gallery featuring the oil paintings of local artist Kathleen Strukoff. Strukoff’s work is often inspired by Coachella landmarks such as the historic home of Elvis Presley and the breathtakingly beautiful mountains that surround the valley.

At 6 p.m., the event moves to The Place lobby bar, where guests can experience Bar Ritual, sipping and savoring specialty cocktails created to vividly relate the story of the

Coachella Valley through beverages – the Golden Hollywood Days and the Rat Pack Era and also the year-round natural desert gardens that characterize the area.

The arts tribute continues with an intimate mini-concert from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Stir meeting area. Fun With Dick And Jane Band – are multi-talented singer/songwriters who will end this day with a memorable performance that embraces the spirit of the desert.

Admission and selected bites are complimentary; additional food and beverage are available for purchase at The Place lobby bar or Cava Restaurant.

Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is located at 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. For more info call 760-773-4444 or visit renesmeralda.com.

Covid ... Still Here

As of this writing, there are still between 1,500 and 2,000 Covid deaths per week in the U.S. alone.

Pause a moment to consider that number.

Various charts, graphics and statistics for a recent period show a startling fact: We have more Covid deaths per capita than most of the rest of the world. Charts that show deaths per million people rank us three times higher than Brazil, more than 24% higher than France, 75% higher than Italy, nearly three times higher than Germany.

In the U.S., hospital admissions in 14 states are rising over the past week. Only five states showed no

cases of Covid in the past week -- because they did not upload their data. No states showed zero Covid deaths, except for the ones that didn’t provide information.

For hospital admissions by age, those over age 70 are admitted three times more often than those in the 60-69 age group, and 10 times more often than those under 60.

It’s been a long three years and, unfortunately, Covid has not vanished. At this point, we have a new subvariant, XBB.1.16, nicknamed “Arcturus.” Keep an ear out for mention of this one in the news; it’s the most infectious of all the variants so far, and the most resistant to vaccine. One in 10 cases of Covid are this new variant. It’s the one that’s causing conjunctivitis, also known as pinkeye, plus other symptoms. At this point it has shown up in over 30 states. If you have symptoms of this variant and believe it’s probably seasonal allergies, consider taking a Covid test just to be sure.

And meanwhile, inquiring minds want to know: Where are our masks? Have you noticed that you (and possibly one or two others) are the only ones in stores still wearing a mask?

While the two largest hospital systems near me have now done away with the mask requirement, I have not.

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

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

3. Are You There God?

It’s Me Margaret (PG-13) Abb Ryder Fortson, Rachel McAdams

4. Star Wars: Episode VIReturn of the Jedi (PG) Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher

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

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

7. Air (R) Matt Damon, Jason Bateman

8. Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two (NR) Vikram, Karthi

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

10. Sisu (R) Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie

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Garlicky feta eggplant pasta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. eggplant, cut into 1” cubes

• 1/2 c. plus 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

• 4 cloves garlic, 2 smashed, 2 grated or finely minced, divided

• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano

• Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Pinch red pepper flakes

• 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil, plus more for serving

• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

• 1/3 c. panko bread crumbs

• 4 oz. feta, crumbled (about ½ c.)

• 1/2 lb. medium-sized pasta, like rigatoni

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Combine eggplant,

half cup oil, smashed garlic cloves, and oregano in a 9”-x-13” baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes and bake until eggplant is extremely tender and golden, stirring every 10 min, for about 40 min.

2. Meanwhile, make topping: In a medium bowl, combine panko, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and ¼ of the crumbled feta.

3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Drain.

4. When eggplant is cooked, stir in sliced basil, lemon juice, and grated garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Switch oven to broil. Transfer cooked pasta and remaining crumbled feta to baking dish with eggplant and stir to combine. Top with panko mixture and broil until golden. Top with basil and serve.

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The worth of knowledge As the end of the school year approaches, high school seniors look forward to the challenges of college life. Many of them may be concerned with the high cost of the next phase of their academic lives. But not Dennis Barnes, a senior at International High School of New Orleans with a cumulative grade point average of 4.98. He applied to 200 colleges and has been accepted by 125 of them, thus far. In addition, much to the delight of his parents, he has been offered more than $9 million in scholarships.

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Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival returns

The annual Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival returns May 11-14, with an exciting lineup of classic film screenings and special guests. Founded in 2000 by the late mystery author and Palm Springs community leader, Arthur Lyons, the popular Film Noir festival includes an eclectic mixture of prestigious and obscure black and white “B” movies from the classic film noir period. The Festival is known for unearthing and screening rare films, restored classics, and for the special appearances of the stars who were in them

Festival curator Alan K. Rode will be once again joined by TCM “Noir Alley” host Eddie Muller and other special guests including producer and director James B. Harris, cinematographer and educator Nicholas Von Sternberg, actor and producer David Ladd, and songstress Victoria Mature (daughter of actor Victor Mature). The festival kicks off on Thursday, May 11, with a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s “The Killing” (1956), followed by a live discussion with the film’s producer, James B. Harris. Festival pass holders will enjoy a chance to mingle with Rode and his special guests at an opening night gala reception following the film.

Throughout the weekend, the festival will showcase a wide range of classic noir films, including “The Shanghai Gesture” (1942), “This Gun For Hire” (1942), “Blood on the Moon” (1948), and “The Naked

City” (1948). Several titles will be presented on 35mm film - a format that movie buffs rarely get the chance to enjoy outside of major metropolitan cities. On Saturday, May 13, the festival will present an exclusive early bird screening for all access pass holders only of a recently restored 35mm print of “The Devil Thumbs a Ride” (1947), courtesy of the Library of Congress and the Film Noir Foundation.

The 2023 Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival comes to a close on Sunday, May 14, with a screening of the quintessential film noir classic “Double Indemnity” (1944), directed by Billy Wilder. An extraordinary celebration of classic film noir awaits both long-time enthusiasts and newcomers alike: 2023 Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival Tickets, passes, and full schedule are available by visiting https://tinyurl.com/4x67ya3s

On May 11, 1978, Margaret A. Brewer became the first female general in the U.S. Marine Corps. Because the Marines did not allow women to achieve such a rank at the time, President Jimmy Carter made a special nomination on her behalf to the grade of brigadier general, which was approved by both houses of Congress.

On May 12, 1921, National Hospital Day was first observed on what would have been Florence Nightingale’s 101st birthday. Originally a one-day holiday, it turned into a week-long event to educate the public about medical care.

On May 13, 1983, right fielder Reggie Jackson became the first major league baseball player to strike out 2,000 times. He would eventually retire with a total of 2,597 strikeouts and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.

On May 14, 1796, Edward Jenner, an English country doctor, gave the first vaccination against smallpox to 8-year-old James Phipps. While he did not discover vaccination, he was the first person to confer

scientific status on the procedure and to pursue its scientific investigation. His work is widely considered the foundation of immunology.

On May 15, 1990, the “Portrait of Dr. Gachet” by Vincent van Gogh was sold for $82.5 million in just three minutes, becoming the most expensive painting ever sold at an auction. The artist had lived with Gachet following a spell in an asylum, and Gachet cared for van Gogh during the last months of his life.

On May 16, 1947, singer Billie Holiday was arrested at her New York apartment on the charge of narcotics possession. When it came time to appear in court, her attorney advised her to plead guilty, thinking she’d likely be placed on probation and taken to a hospital for addiction treatment. She was instead sentenced to a year and a day in prison.

On May 17, 1861, the first color photo, of a tartan ribbon, was taken by Thomas Sutton and Scottish mathematical physicist James Clerk Maxwell, by photographing it three times through red, blue and yellow filters before combining the images into a single color composite.

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