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‘Songs for a New World’ Auditions Theatre 29 to hold open audition through January 31

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heatre 29 and Director Scott Clinkscales are holding open auditions for an online presentation of “Songs for a New World” through January 31.

This will be Clinkscales’ second time directing for Theatre 29 having recently directed the smash hit musical comedy “Sister Act” in early 2020. Clinkscales is no stranger to adapting theatre during these times, having recently helped put together the “Home Edition” and “Home for the Holidays” virtual concerts for Theatre 29 with “Songs for a New World” assistant director Lisa Goldberg.

“Songs for a New World” is a contemporary song cycle that weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery. Written by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown, the show is about that one moment. It is about hitting the wall and having to make a choice…or take a stand… or turn around and go back. The show transports the audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to a ledge, 57

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the longest river in Asia?

stories above Fifth Avenue, to meet a startling array of characters that range from a young man who has determined that basketball is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich nabs her the man of her dreams… and a soulless marriage.

Clinkscales is looking for a powerhouse cast of 6 to 8 performers ages 18 and older of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders to take on this incredible show.

With the show written as a song cycle, there are no specific characters. Those auditioning should submit a one-minute, self-taped contemporary pop/rock musical theatre song in the style of the

show along with their acting resumé and headshot to Director Scott Clinkscales by email at scott. clinkscales96@gmail.com. All auditions must be submitted by January 31, 2021 to be considered.

With in-person performances not allowed because of Covid-19 protocols, this production will be filmed and presented online for audiences to stream from home.

Streaming is tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2021 with filming to take place in mid to late March.

For more information, contact Director Scott Clinkscales at 760-4645353 or by e-mail at scott.clinkscales96@gmail.com.

UCR Osher at Home to offer new classes soon UCR Osher offers intellectually stimulating educational experiences that are robust, interactive, complex, intimate, and healing for lifelong learners.

Classes beginning soon include The Men of Ballet, Advanced

• The most leaves ever found on a clover is 56.

• In 2012, General Mills sent professional basketball player Jeremy Lin a special jersey made entirely out of Fruit Roll-Ups after he tweeted about his love for the snack.

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Wine and Wine Tasting, Classic Films About the Media, America’s Greek Tragedy, and so much more.

Because member safety is our priority, sessions will be continue to be held online via Zoom,

which has proven to be a rewarding way to stay connected.

• The southern polar region of Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, contains cryovolcanoes, an exotic type of geyser that spews ice instead of magma.

ex-wife and her attorney, whom he desired to meet “on the field of battle” in order to “rend their souls from their corporeal bodies.”

• Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, with nearly 75% of all aluminum ever produced still in use today.

• The first footprints on the moon will remain there for a million years.

• A Kansas man requested that an Iowa court grant his motion for trial by combat. His opponents? His

For more information, visit extension.ucr.edu/osher/whatyouneedtoknow. For a list of classes, visit tinyurl.com/yxdxaqa9

• Similar to how human babies suck their thumbs for comfort, baby elephants suck on their trunks.

• In the Middle Ages, a man’s wealth was measured by his stockpile of pepper.

• Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin brought a chalice, bread and wine to the moon to take communion. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the trashcan dweller in PBS’ “Sesame Street”?

3. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nuts are used to make marzipan?

4. MOVIES: What incantation did the fairy godmother use to transform the character in Disney’s animated “Cinderella”?

5. MEDICAL: What is a more common name for onychocryptosis?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a male goose called?

7. LITERATURE: In which famous work did the phrase “eat, drink and be merry” appear?

8. MUSIC: What is the most watched video on YouTube?

9. CHEMISTRY: What is the chemical symbol of potassium?

10. AD SLOGANS: Which company sells its popular clothing with the slogan, “Quality never goes out of style”? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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For years we’ve been able to get one free credit report per year from each of the three credit bureaus. Right now, we’re able to get a free one each week until the middle of April.

Why? Their generosity is likely due to the astronomical number of scams coming out of the COVID crisis. The number of unemployed crooks has surely gone up, making your good credit too enticing to pass up.

This is one time when constantly monitoring our credit is a good idea. Besides ordering your credit reports, one additional big step is to freeze your account, making it impossible for someone to apply for credit in your name.

All three credit bureaus (TransUnion, Equifax and Experian) can be accessed in the government clearinghouse website www.annualcreditreport.com ... theoretically, that is. In 2015, 2017 and today, I was only able to access TransUnion. For the other two I had to go to the individual

website. One I had to call, as the website was down.

If you decide to order your credit reports by phone, allot several hours to the task and turn down any background noise so you’ll be able to hear clearly.

Go to www.usa.gov/credit-reports to learn more about credit reports, scores, freezes and errors.

If you want to try to get all three reports at once, call 1-877-3228228 at the Annual Credit Report location. The others are: Equifax: 1-888-548-7878 or 1-800-685-1111; equifax.com.

Experian: 1-888-397-3742; experian.com.

TransUnion: 1-800-916-8800 or 888-909-8872; transunion.com.

Once you get your report, either online or in the mail, study it carefully. Look for accounts that you never opened and the names of people you don’t know. Be sure all the information is correct. If you need to file a complaint, go to ftc. gov/complaint or call 1-877-FTCHELP (1-877-382-4357). (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc

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Show off Some people have taken a devil-may-care attitude when it comes to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic; they’ll take public transportation and risk infection. But most of us are taking the coronavirus seriously. And then there are those who are “super paranoid.” Take, for example, Richard Muljadi and his wife, Shalvynne Chang, a very wealthy couple who reside in Jakarta, Indonesia. They recently took a Batik Airline flight to the island of Bali, purchasing each and every seat – a total of 162 business class

and economy class seats – in order to eliminate the risk of exposure, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Apparently, they were so proud that they took such an expensive precaution, they took pictures during the flight to show that they were the only passengers on the plane and posted them on social media.

The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50.

ter day can foster bacteria growth — meaning your sneaks will be really stinky.

• “To get sheets and towels to dry faster, try adding a tennis ball to the dryer. It bounces around inside while the cycle is going, and breaks up large items that tend to crumple into a ball.” — C.L. in Illinois • “If you have a bunch of picture frames that don’t match or ones that are nicked or have small cosmetic damages, just paint them.

Choose a matching color for all, and you have a collection.” — T.L. in Florida • Kitchen tip: You can slice mushrooms in an egg slicer.

• If your sneakers are smelly, try this: Stick a sheet of fabric softener in each one. Let them set overnight, and most of them time, the smell will be gone by morning.

Of course, you should rotate your tennies to help them “breathe,” since wearing your shoes day af-

• When you get near the end of a roll of paper towels, save it to put in your car. Pull together a kit to keep in the car with the following items: a small bottle of glass cleaner, a squeeze bottle of water, some wet wipes and the short roll of paper towels. You will always be ready for a quick on-the-road cleanup.

• The kitchen and the bathroom are the worst places in the house to store medicines and vitamins.

Humidity and heat can damage the properties of the compounds. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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“Parasite” (R) — South Korea’s sleeper hit is a black comedy that effortlessly tackles social aspirations and class conflict. The Kim family lives in a squalid basement of a basement, with no prospects and no resources. Son Ki-woo fakes some credentials and takes a job as a tutor to the daughter of the filthy rich Park family, living the good life by association. Getting there was only part of the battle, though. The ends inevitably begin to unravel, with macabre consequences. Written and directed by acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho. “Jojo Rabbit” (PG-13) — Young Jojo is a Hitler Youth believer. He believes so hard that Adolf Hitler is his imaginary friend (played hilariously by Taika Waititi, who also writes and directs), the one who gives him a bucking up when the boys at camp come down on him. He has a perennially positive and optimistic single mother (Scarlett Johansson) with a secret. Its discovery leads Jojo to reflect on his own nationalistic beliefs and racism while the makeshift family confronts the final days of World War II. “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG-13) — Spencer Gilpin, home on a college break, jumps right back into Jumanji -- forcing his gang (Bethany, Fridge and Martha) to follow suit. For good measure, Spencer’s grandpa Eddie (Danny DeVito) and Eddie’s estranged business partner Milo (Danny Glover) are sucked into the game, too. With mixed-up avatars and some fun new additions (Awkwafina joins as a new avatar, Ming Fleetfoot), this fantasy comedy delivers a racing pace, some rollicking good laughs and a surprisingly sweet ending.

“Just Mercy” (PG-13) — Michael B. Jordan plays a young, morally ambitious Harvard law graduate who goes to Alabama to seek justice on behalf of povertyand racism-stricken death row inmates. He starts with Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), wrongfully convicted of murder and overcome by hopelessness. It’s uplifting and tugs at your heartstrings, plus it’s filled with top-notch actors and is based on a true story.

“1917” (R) — A riveting firstperson war story by celebrated director Sam Mendes, “1917” centers around two British lance corporals, Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and Schofield (George MacKay), who are sent across enemy territory to stop a division of British soldiers from advancing into a deadly German ambush. In the thick of war, through the dead of night and with almost no time in which to complete this impossible feat, the two soldiers set out with singular, unwavering focus. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Brain Teaser

They fill me up and you empty me, almost everyday; if you raise my arm, I work the opposite way. What am I? See Answer on page 6

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A beloved staple with a sweet twist

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Sweet potatoes are a beloved side dish come the holiday season, as they make for the perfect complement to turkey and roasts.

Despite the popularity of sweet potatoes, some misconceptions about them have prevailed. The terms “sweet potato” and “yam” often are used interchangeably, but they actually are two different plants. Sweet potatoes, according to the cooking resource Epicurious, are in the morning glory family. Yams are related to palms and grasses. Yams are native to Africa, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean, and Central America. Sweet potatoes are grown primarily in the United States, although they were likely brought from Central or South America. One similarity of sweet potatoes and yams are that they are not potatoes at all.

Sweet potatoes range in color from yellow to dark orange.

There also are purple varieties.

Yams have brown or black, scaly skin. They can produce off-white, purple or red flesh that is more starchy and dry than sweet potatoes. Most North American stores do not sell genuine yams.

Sweet potatoes can be prepared in both sweet and savory ways, making them equally at home on the dinner table or for dessert.

Sweet potato fries are one of the tastier ways to enjoy sweet potatoes. This recipe for “Baked Sweet

Potato Fries” courtesy of the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission can make for the perfect side when serving steak or burgers.

Baked Sweet Potato Fries Serves 8 • 7 medium sweet potatoes • 1⁄3 cup olive oil • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line two baking sheets with foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. For crispier results, place a metal rack on each baking sheet.

2. Peel the sweet potatoes, if desired, and cut into 1⁄4-inch strips.

3. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, oil and salt; with your hands, toss to coat.

4. Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer on racks or foil without crowding; set aside remaining sweet potatoes.

5. Bake until crisp, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Repeat until all the sweet potatoes are baked.

Joslyn Center to host ‘Golden Age of Musicals’ virtual seminar More great original movie musicals were made during the 1950s than any other decade. Join The Joslyn Center via Zoom to view and dissect musical scenes from “Singing in the Rain,” “Royal Wedding” and “Gigi” to name just a few. What can be better than

spending the morning with Gene Kelly, Judy Garland, and Fred Astaire? This lecture promise to leave your toes tapping and a song in your heart.

To register for the January 22 virtual lecture call 760-340-3220 ext. 102 or email rebeccar@joslyncenter.org

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Crossword Answer

When some very valuable item gets shattered, I take it you’d have breaking news.

Stickelers Answer Here are some of the words we found: nastier, antsier, ratines, restaie, retsina, stainer and stcarin.

Inspirational Quote “They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”

Sudoku Answer

Tom Bodett

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Trivia Answers 1. Yangtze River 2. Oscar the Grouch 3. Almonds 4. “Bibbidi bobbidi boo” 5. Ingrown toenail 6. A gander

7. The Bible 8. “Baby Shark Dance” 9. K 10. Levi’s

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Brain Teaser Answer A mailbox

Get the VA Welcome Kit It doesn’t matter if you’ve been out for years or are just now separating from the service, the Department of Veterans Affairs has a gift for you: the VA Welcome Kit. It’s something every veteran needs to have on hand for current information you need now or things that can come up over the years.

It’s all about your VA benefits and the services it offers for the veteran, families, survivors and caregivers.

Each kit has over a dozen quick-start guides for a wide array of topics,

including health services for women, accessing urgent care, mental health services, getting caregiver benefits, home loans, explanation of disability ratings, applying for burial in a VA cemetery and getting educational benefits. They give step-by-step instructions, as well as listing the documents you’ll need, links to specific web pages (put your cursor on one and click), telephone numbers and departments within the VA system.

Getting one of the kits is easy: Just download it (www.va.gov/ welcome-kit) as a .PDF file either in black and white or color.

If you only want one specific guide, scroll down the page and pick your topic. Further down are links to other topics such as housing assistance, careers, life insurance, pension and more.

I give this kit an A grade. The VA put a lot of thought into it,

and it’s well done. Take a look. So far there have been over 1 million downloads. Suggestion: Print it out (42 pages) and put it in a folder so it’s handy.

As a final note: Are you still doing the full minute hand washing?

Never mind the 20 second wash, go for the full minute. Keep your nails short and scrubbed. Wash often. It doesn’t matter that the vaccine is now being given. Don’t slack off.

For a long time we’ll still need to do the distancing and mask wearing ... and hand washing. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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The Living Desert invites students to predict when Mojave Maxine will make her 2021 debut

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ojave Maxine, a 43-year old desert tortoise that resides at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, helps determine the arrival of spring.

Each year, students in grades K-12 from nine counties throughout Southern California are invited to predict when Mojave Maxine will emerge from her brumation (hibernation for reptiles) and make her first appearance of 2021.

Maxine and other desert tortoises typically enter brumation in November around Thanksgiving.

Their bodies know when to go to sleep based on the outside temperatures and the change in daylight

On Jan. 21, 1950, former State Department official Alger Hiss is convicted of perjury in testimony about his alleged involvement in a Soviet spy ring before and during World War II. On Jan. 22, 1984, during Super Bowl XVIII, audiences first see a commercial now widely agreed

hours. Sometime in the coming months, she will awaken from her winter slumber and emerge from her subterranean burrow at The Living Desert, indicating longer, warmer days are on the way. The exact date of this annual occurrence is anyone’s guess.

The first contest entry received from each county that is closest to the exact day and time wins a virtual classroom visit from a desert tortoise and biologist, Mojave Maxine t-shirts for their entire class, and a tortoise book for their teacher’s library. Students from Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Dito be one of the most powerful and effective of all time. Apple’s “1984” spot featured a young woman throwing a sledgehammer through a screen on which a Big Brother-like figure preached about “the unification of thought.”

On Jan. 23, 1941, Charles Lindbergh, a national hero since his nonstop solo flight across the Atlantic, testifies before Congress and suggests that the U.S. negotiate a neutrality pact with Hitler. He publicly denounced “the British, the Jewish

ego and Ventura counties are invited to participate in the contest.

Last year’s contest drew more than 1,300 students submitting predictions prior to Maxine’s starstudded arrival on the morning of January 23, 2020.

The guessing contest is currently open and will run until Mojave Maxine emerges from her burrow.

A live video feed will be available online to watch for when Mojave Maxine appears. To enter visit livingdesert.org/mojave-maxine.

and the Roosevelt Administration.”

on Quebec on Dec. 31, 1775, one of the first generals of the American Revolution to lose his life on the battlefield.

On Jan. 24, 1972, after 28 years of hiding in the jungles of Guam, farmers discover Shoichi Yokoi, a Japanese sergeant who was unaware that World War II had ended. Yokoi went into hiding in 1944 rather than surrender.

On Jan. 25, 1776, the Continental Congress authorizes the first national Revolutionary War memorial in honor of Gen. Richard Montgomery, who had been killed during an assault

On Jan. 26, 1970, U.S. Navy Lt. Everett Alvarez Jr. spends his 2,000th day in captivity in Southeast Asia. First taken prisoner when his plane was shot down Aug. 5, 1964, during one of the first bombing raids over North Vietnam, he became the longestheld POW in U.S. history. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved