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Bazaart Nights Continue

Greater Joshua Tree’s largest summer arts fair and market features new vendor through September 3

ith nearly 50 vendors, the Hi-Desert Cultural Center launched the region’s largest summer fair and market, Bazaart Nights, bringing a massive crowd and lots of smiles to the desert this past Friday. Fine artists, crafters, boutique fooderies, jewelers, clothiers, and more came together under one air-conditioned roof in a celebratory environment as they marketed their creations, classes, and offerings to locals and world travelers alike. In an epic, indoor, festival-like space that attracted both the casual customer, the tourist, and the aficionado, fairgoers were treated to an eclectic silent film series, reasonably-priced cold spirits at the bar, a misted “relaxation station,” classic and exotic cars, and outdoor food vendors featuring mouth-watering BBQ, ice cream, and other fun treats to satisfy everyone’s on-site food cravings.

1. LITERATURE: In which novel did the character Sherlock Holmes first appear? 2. GEOGRAPHY: Where is Area 51 located in the United States? Mitch and Kathy Miller display their artworks during the Hi-Desert Cultural Center’s Bazaart Nights arts fair. Photo by Rudi Weislein.

Kix Hot Country FM, a media sponsor of the fair, will continue its LIVE remote broadcasts from the event each night, and will be having give-a-ways. These summer bazaar events are held every Friday night from 6 to 10 p.m. through September 3 at the expansive state-of-the-art

Yucca Valley Visual & Performing Arts Center located at 58325 Hwy 62, in Yucca Valley. For more information go to YVArts.org. Interested vendors may send an email to info@yvarts.org for more information or to be placed on the waiting list.

The fingerprint proves it was Michelangelo Forensics technology has come a long way if it can prove that a 500 year old fingerprint belonged to Renaissance artist and sculptor Michelangelo. The Association of Mature American Citizens reports that experts at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum spot-

• Prior to becoming America’s 38th president, Gerald Ford had a side gig as a model. In 1942, shortly after joining the Navy, he landed an uncredited spot on the cover of Cosmopolitan in his uniform. • Scotland has 421 words for snow. • Coca-Cola can remove blood stains. Pour a whole can into

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ted what could be his thumbprint on a small, wax figurine — a prototype for what would have been a life-size marble statue, one of many to adorn the elaborate tomb of Pope Julius II. A senior curator at the museum called it “an exciting prospect that one

of Michelangelo’s prints could have survived in the wax. Such marks would suggest the physical presence of the creative process of an artist.”

your wash, along with the bloodstained clothing and your usual detergent, then run a normal cycle. The laundry will come out stain-free.

• “Prison Inside Me” is a hotel of sorts in South Korea where people pay to be locked away in solitary confinement for 24 hours. “Jail mates” wear matching uniforms, sleep on the floor in 54-square-foot cells and are forbidden to speak to each other. Meals are minimal -- a steamed sweet potato and banana shake for dinner and rice porridge for breakfast. Like any good getaway, the prison stay comes with a souvenir: a certificate of parole upon completing one’s stint in solitary confinement!

• “Albert Einstein” is an anagram for “ten elite brains.” Hmm, seems fitting to us. • Sales data gathered by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council indicates a strong link between the number of hot dogs and sausages sold at Major League Baseball stadiums and their team’s ability to win games.

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3. SCIENCE: How long does it take for light from the sun to reach Earth? 4. ENTERTAINERS: Which actor and comedian’s original name was Joseph Levitch? 5. GAMES: What is the sum of all numbers on a roulette wheel? 6. AD SLOGANS: What product was advertised with the slogan “Let your fingers do the walking ...”? 7. FOOD & DRINK: What grain is used to make sake? 8. U.S. STATES: Which state has used the slogan “Heart of Dixie” on its license plates? 9. MYTHOLOGY: Who was the Greek god of time? 10. GAMES: How many players are on each side in a polo game? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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Most scams keep repeating year after year. After all, the scammers are making big money doing those Nigerian grandson/auto-warranty scams, so why would they drop them? However, new ones keep popping up. If you shop online, beware of accidentally typing in the wrong name. Scammers have created websites with actual information from real store websites, but with a slightly different name. If you shop at a fake store and put in your credit card, the scammers will have immediate access to it. If you learned how to do Zoom or other online conferences to talk to your family, beware any emails or messages you get about your Zoom. Scammers have set up thousands of Zoom-related internet

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links for the sole purpose of getting you to click on one they send you. The instant you do, malware (malicious software) is loaded into your computer. From that point all your personal data is at risk. Ignore those emails or messages. If there’s a problem with your Zoom, go straight to the Zoom site and check it from there. In a sign of the times, there are fake COVID contact tracers that ask for personal information and Social Security numbers. Hang up if they call you. A big problem is that often we don’t report the scams. We’re embarrassed, or we’re afraid the scammers will retaliate, or we just don’t know where to report it. If nothing else, you can call the police. If the scam happened on the Internet, contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov). The center has logged over 6 million complaint calls -- a big portion from those over age 60. Scammers are everywhere, and it’s up to us to stop them in their tracks by being wary of phone calls, emails and the internet.

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3 roll.” The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star” was the first music video on the new cable TV channel.

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On July 29, 1967, a fire on the USS Forrestal stationed off the coast of Vietnam kills 134 service members. The deadly fire on the Navy carrier began with the accidental launch of an F-4 Phantomjet rocket, which hit a parked A-4 Skyhawk jet.

On August 2, 1776, members of Congress affix their signatures to an enlarged copy of the Declaration of Independence. Fifty-six congressional delegates in total signed the document. John Dickinson of Pennsylvania and James Duane, Robert Livingston and John Jay of New York refused to sign.

On July 30, 1619, in Jamestown, Virginia, the first elected legislative assembly in the New World -- the House of Burgesses -- convenes in the choir of the town’s church. Its first laws included prohibitions against gambling, drunkenness and idleness. Sabbath observance was made mandatory.

On August 3, 1861, the last entry of Charles Dickens’ serialized novel “Great Expectations” is published in his literary circular, “All the Year Round.” The novel tells the story of young Pip, a poor orphan who believes he will inherit a fortune.

On July 31, 1937, Charles Martine, an Apache scout who played an important role in the surrender of Geronimo, dies on the Mescalero Reservation in New Mexico.

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On August 1, 1981, “MTV: Music Television” goes on the air for the first time, with the words “Ladies and gentlemen, rock and

On August 4, 1936, American Jesse Owens wins gold in the long jump at the Summer Olympics in Germany. It was the second of four gold medals Owens won in Berlin. Owens would win his third gold medal in the 200 meters the next day. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Multi-platinum-selling country artist, Sam Hunt coming to The Show Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage, home to Southern California’s premier entertainment venue, The Show, has announced Sam Hunt, the multi-Platinum-selling country artist will be performing Friday, October 1. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30. Hailing from rural Cedartown, Georgia, Hunt is quickly establishing a name for himself and becoming one of Nashville’s most talked-about young talents. Shortly after settling into the Nashville scene, Hunt was signed to a publishing deal and started working with some of the top writers in the business, quickly gaining recognition as a gifted singer-songwriter. Hunt’s own eclectic style and soulful sound owe its roots to country music with influences in pop, folk, and

A COVID baby boom had been expected but it never happened-at least not on a nationwide scale, says the Association of Mature American Citizens. But Andrews Women’s Hospital in Fort Worth, TX experienced a mini boom recently, delivering 107 newborns in the space of just 91 hours. It’s what can happen when you’re

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cooped up at home under isolation with a lot of time on your hands such as what has been a fact of life for nearly one and a half years. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50 hair around a plastic straw and secure the ends with a bobby pin. Dry in the sun or use a hair dryer on low heat. Remove and spritz with hair spray.

• Remove all of the air from a plastic storage bag with a drinking straw. Slip the straw into the bag and close as much as possible. Then suck any air out through the straw, and quickly pull out and close in a single motion. Your leftovers will stay fresh longer, and foods may stack better in the freezer.

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R&B music. Hunt’s latest album, “Southside,” was released in April 2020, achieving platinum-selling status largely due to singles like the classic-country ballad “Hard to Forget,” and the wildly popular 2017 hits “Body Like A Back Road,” and “Breaking Up Was Easy In The ’90s.” Southside is the first full album since Hunt’s critically acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut, Montevallo, which was released in 2014.

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• And speaking of straws, did you know you can use them to curl your hair? Wind sections of damp

• Here’s an oldie but a goodie! Iced coffee is at its best when brewed with twice the usual amount of ground coffee, because the coffee is diluted by the melting ice cubes. Or use regular-strength brewed ice coffee and serve over coffee ice cubes. They’re easy to prepare: Pour cool brewed coffee into ice-cube trays and freeze. • Lemon juice can bring out the flavor of mushrooms. I keep a little spray bottle to keep lemon juice accessible in the kitchen. I find it’s good for all kinds of things, like avocadoes and apples. I spray the cut side to keep them from browning. It’s also great for salad greens. — T.T. in New Jersey (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Pork Tenderloin with Peach Glaze Pork tenderloin is as lean as skinless chicken breast, with only 3 grams of fat and 120 calories per 3-ounce serving. Grill with fresh peaches to add health-boosting fiber, carbs and vitamins A and C. • 1 lime • 1/2 cup peach preserves • 1 (1 1/4 pounds) pork tenderloin • 2 bunches green onions • 1 teaspoon olive oil • 4 medium peaches, each cut in half and pitted 1. Prepare outdoor grill for cooking over medium heat. From lime, grate 1 teaspoon zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon juice. 2. Make Peach Glaze: In medium bowl, stir preserves, lime peel and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper until blended. Spoon 1/4 cup glaze into small bowl. 3. Cut pork tenderloin crosswise in half, then cut each piece lengthwise in half. Place pork on hot grill rack; cover and cook 5 minutes. Turn pork over; brush with glaze from medium bowl. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes longer or until pork is browned

on the outside and still slightly pink on the inside, brushing several times with remaining glaze. Transfer pork to cutting board. 4. Meanwhile, toss green onions with oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper. Place green onions and peaches, cut-sides down, on same grill rack; cook 3 minutes, turning green onions over once. Transfer onions to platter. Turn peaches over and brush with glaze from small bowl; cook 3 minutes longer or until browned and tender. Transfer to platter with green onions. 5. Slice pork and serve with peaches and green onions. Serves 4. Each serving: About 330 calories, 5g total fat (2g saturated), 78mg cholesterol, 515mg sodium, 43g total carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 32g protein. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

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OIG Holds the VA Accountable The Office of Inspector General for the Department of Veterans Affairs has been busy. Despite COVID, the OIG managed to keep working, and it has checked in with its congressionally required six-month report. The eye automatically zips to the bottom line: The dollar impact from its efforts during the past six months amounts to $1,923,417,054. You don’t need to count the

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commas; that’s 1.9 billion dollars it identified in one way or another. For every dollar in the OIG budget, it got back $21 in return. During the six months, the OIG made 109 arrests, issued 652 administrative sanctions, put out 124 publications, talked to 14,129 hotline contacts and made 389 recommendations to the VA. The biggest category in that $1.9 billion is “Fines, Penalties, Forfeitures, Restitution and Civil Judgments,” which brought in a cool $755 million. The OIG put out some excellent reports during that time as well. Here are two: • The VBA (Veterans Benefits Admin) didn’t test the skills of claims processors from 2016 to 2019, even though it’s a congressionally mandated requirement. Not only did the VBA not provide

additional training to many of those who failed the tests, it didn’t even bother to give skills tests to 4,700 of the 10,800 people who are processing claims. • VA health care had no way to track patients who had received various medical implants, such as cornea or dental. That means if there was a problem or a recall, there was no system in place to find those veterans. Of 10,000 purchases of implant material, 2,900 purchases were either miscategorized or not even put in the system, making them impossible to track. For 18 months, 45% weren’t tracked and $1.1 million in material (714 items) could not be located. Nearly 300 unrecorded items were found in storage. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Grieving Cats Unite After Losing Brothers Dear Paw’s Corner: I wanted to share a tale of two cats. One is “Bean,” a chocolate Burmese. Bean had a brother, “Coco.” I purchased the two of them when they were kittens. Sadly, Coco passed away at age 3 from cancer. Bean grieved for a very long time. A few months ago, I met someone in an online group who also had two Burmese cats, and one of them passed away. The surviving cat, “Storm,” was inconsolable. Like Bean, she roamed her house day and night, meowing for her brother to reappear. Storm’s owner had health issues and was looking to place her in a

new home. I had a feeling that together we could help both of these grieving cats. But cats, especially adult cats, often do not get along -especially when one is introduced into the other’s home. However, both cats were fixed, which helps reduce territorialism and aggression, among other problems. We both agreed to a two-week trial; if the cats were too stressed out or fought, then it was a no-go. Fortunately, after a cautious sniffing-out period during their introduction, Bean and Storm snuggled right up together. They have been buddies ever since. Neither of them goes meowing around at night. Bean and Storm are a new family, and they couldn’t be happier. — Dana A., via email Dear Dana: A Thank you for a heartwarming story! You did the right thing by setting up a trial period, because cats that don’t like each other may escalate aggression with each encounter, and the trauma is bad for both. But it sounds like Bean and Storm have settled in nicely. Congratulations! (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc

Who knew? Whatever prompted it in the first place, a law making it illegal for barber shops to cut hair in New York on Sunday has been repealed, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens. The law, which had been on the books for more than a century, called for a $5 fine for a first offense, the equivalent of about $75 in 2021 dollars. And a two-time loser would have been fined up to $25 and/or imprisoned for up to 25 days. No one seems to know what prompted the law in the first

place, but Republican state Senator Joe Griffo, who introduced the bill to repeal it points out that “Barbershops and salons, like all small businesses, have faced significant, unprecedented and strenuous challenges during the coronavirus pandemic.” It’s unlikely a barber would be cited by police if caught plying his trade on Sunday. The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] provides the Filler Files as a service on issues of concern to Americans over 50

Golf can benefit your health Golfers can rest assured that their time on the course is as healthy as it is fun. A recent experiment from Dr. Steve Otto, director of research and testing at The R&A, found that the average distance golfers walked during a round

of 18 holes at the Royal County Down Golf Club in Northern Ireland was 6.6 miles. That’s great news, as walking has been linked to a host of health benefits, including improved cardiovascular fitness.

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