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BNP Paribas Open announces players for first-ever fall event

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he BNP Paribas Open, to be held October 4 – 17, at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, released its player entry lists, which are highlighted by the current World No. 1s on both tours as well as a star-studded lineup of top players, past champions, and teenage phenoms looking to make a statement in Tennis Paradise.

On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic is in the midst of one of the most impressive seasons in history, having already claimed the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles. He currently sits only three wins away from completing the calendaryear Grand Slam at the US Open.

Whether or not Djokovic is able to accomplish the incredible feat, he’ll have eyes on a record-setting sixth BNP Paribas Open title.

Ash Barty has solidified her status as the WTA World No. 1 with an impressive 2021 season and will arrive in hopes of capturing her firstcareer title in the desert. Having already captured five singles titles year-to-date including a spectacular run to the Wimbledon title, Barty will look to put an exclamation point on her season with a strong performance in Tennis Paradise.

An exciting lineup of ATP Top 10 players will join Djokovic in looking to make waves in Tennis Paradise. 2021 Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev (World

In This Issue

Rec Centers Shuttered Again...............2 Win A Vegas Vacation...........................4 Pear Cobler Recipe...............................5 Senior Games Returns.........................8

1. TELEVISION: What was the name of Tim Taylor’s friend and sidekick on the “Home Improvement” sitcom?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which U.S. city has the nickname “Big D”?

3. LITERATURE: Which novel begins with the line, “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again”?

No. 2), 2021 French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas (World No. 3), 2020 US Open finalist and Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev (World No. 4), 2021 Monte Carlo finalist Andrey Rublev (World No. 7) and 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini (World No. 8) will be in search of their maiden BNP Paribas Open title this October.

On the women’s side, 2021 Madrid Open champion and defending BNP Paribas Open doubles champion Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 2), 2021 Wimbledon finalist Karolina Pliskova (World No. 4), Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Elina Svitolina (World No. 5), 2020 Australian Open Champion Sofia Kenin

(World No. 6) and 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova (World No. 9) will have their sights set on a first-career singles victory in the desert.

Defending Champion Bianca Andreescu (World No. 7) will make her long-awaited return to the desert on the heels of an impressive run to the Round of 16 in New York. In 2019, Andreescu captured the attention of the tennis world by becoming the firstever female wild card to win in Indian Wells. Four other former BNP Paribas Open champions are also entered: Naomi Osaka (2018), Elena Vesnina (2017), Simona Halep (2015), and Victoria Azarenka (2012, 2016).

• A man named Ronald MacDonald robbed a Wendy’s in 2005.

• Per capita, the happiest countries in the world also rank highest in terms of consumers of antidepressants.

• Baritone Leonard Warren died on stage at The Met in 1960 just as he finished singing Verdi’s “Morir, Tremenda Cosi” (“To Die, a Momentous Thing”).

• In the early 2000s, when hackers were not that rampant, a survey showed that 70% of London commuters would reveal their computer password in exchange for a chocolate bar, while 30% of the respondents admitted they would give their password even without said candy.

• While shedding, geckos will eat their skin in order to prevent predators from finding and eating them more easily.

• The sequel to the 1953 film titled “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” was called “Gentlemen Marry Brunettes.”

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• The term “plastic surgery” was coined in 1839, 70 years before plastic was even invented.

It comes from the Greek word “plastike,” which means “the art of modeling” of malleable flesh.

• Abibliophobia is the fear of running out of material to read. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

4. MEDICAL: What usually causes rickets in children?

5. MUSIC: Which novel is referenced in The Police’s song “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”?

6. FOOD & DRINK: Cafe du Monde is a famous restaurant in what city?

7. ENTERTAINERS: Which famous actor was born Maurice Micklewhite?

8. MEASUREMENTS: What scientific unit of measurement also is the name of a mammal?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a thalassophile?

10. ANATOMY: What is the colored part of the eye called? © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6

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WORD SEARCH Recreation Center Shuttered Again

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Well, that certainly didn’t last long. My town’s recreation center opened last week for indoor walking only — no classes, no basketball, no anything else — then shut down again just as quickly.

It seemed like it would be safe: only a certain number allowed into the building at one time, no walking with a buddy, walking by yourself in one lane on the track, enter the building at your designated time and leave when your time is up. What could go wrong? What went wrong was the mask police.

We’re supposed to be able to exercise without a mask. Except, cried the Mask Police, we would be exercising indoors. Indoors equals need for masks.

I hear it was a very heated board meeting, with those on opposing

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sides quite vocal in presenting their cases. The anti-mask contingent was adamant that it was dangerous to ask us to mask up while exercising. The Mask Police insisted that COVID-positive people would be exhaling germs all over the rec center. They even brought charts and graphs. In the end, the rec center supervisor threw his hands in the air and declared the center closed for the foreseeable future.

Meanwhile, there’s a bright spot on the horizon for this winter. The local senior center is once again hosting the Senior Health Fair. The purpose of the annual event is to link seniors with resources in the area. Companies and providers sign up to showcase their wares and offerings, including housing, products aimed at seniors, fitness, legal help, the fire department, seniorliving retirement communities, the YMCA, medical services, at-home nurse visits and much more.

This year, however, like last year, it will all be online. Each exhibitor will have videos and “live” online events that seniors can “visit” via computer. There will be entertainment, but unfortunately, no snack tables. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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BNP Paribas Open player entry lists announced STORY CONTINUES ON PAGE 1

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Making their inaugural appearances at the BNP Paribas Open will be a trio of teenage phenoms: 18-yearold Carlos Alcaraz, 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez and 17-year-old Coco Gauff. Alcaraz and Fernandez catapulted onto the scene with historic performances at this year’s US Open, both defeating Top 10 players to reach the second week in Flushing Meadows.

Gauff, the current World No. 23, has captivated tennis fans around the globe with incredible performances this season including a Wimbledon Round of 16 appearance and a run to the quarterfinals of the French Open. She will be joined in Indian Wells by other top Americans including John Isner (World No. 22), Reilly

Novak Djokovic. Photo courtesy of sportskeeda.com

Opelka (World No. 24) and Jessica Pegula (World No. 25).

The remaining spots in the draws will be filled by the winners of the Qualifying Tournament (October 4 – 6) and wild card recipients, who will be announced in the coming weeks.

The BNP Paribas Open will be held Monday, October 4 through Sunday, October 17. For tickets, packages, and up-to-date information, visit bnpparibasopen.com. kids also use their basket to hold anything they need for school the next day -- backpack, coats and outerwear, even boots. We stack the baskets by the door, and nothing gets left behind.” — P.W. in Missouri

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• If you need to pick up small shards of glass, use a cotton ball that’s been moistened, or a slice of white bread (insides only) wadded up.

• “Purchase colorful laundry baskets for each child in your home.

In the evening, you can have the child find all his or her stray items, put them in the basket and then put them away. In our house, the

• When you are frying up ground beef, add a tablespoon or two of water. It will help the excess grease to pull away from the meat, making it easier to drain off.

• “To speed the healing of bruises, try eating pineapple. Drink lots of water, too. I play contact sports, and this has always helped me.”

— R.E. in Missouri

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SUDOKU

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Brain Teaser

Is the capital of Kentucky pronounced Louisville or Luee-ville?

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Palm Springs International Airport announces Vegas vacation promotion Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) announced their next promotion today, and they’re giving area residents the chance to win the Ultimate Vegas Vacation!

The promotion, aimed at increasing awareness about PSP, will run from now thorugh September 26, 2021, and the lucky winner will receive two round trip tickets from Palm Springs to Las Vegas on Southwest Airlines, a three-night hotel stay at the winner’s choice of one of five Caesars Entertainment properties on the Las Vegas Strip, a nighttime helicopter tour of the Las Vegas Strip from Maverick Helicopters, and a $500 gift card that is valid at 150+ shops and the live theaters located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood on the Las Vegas Strip!

Entering is easy – area residents watch for Ultimate Vegas Vacation posts on Palm Springs International Airport’s Facebook (@flyPSP), click the link to enter, and fill out the entry form! The promotion is open to California residents of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties that are at least 21 years old at the time of entry. Residents may also visit flyPSP.com to enter and view the official promotion rules.

“We’re excited to offer another

promotion to area residents,” said Ulises Aguirre, Executive Director of Aviation. “These types of promotions are part of our strategy to keep people informed about Palm Springs International Airport, how easy it is to fly from Palm Springs, and the more than 30 nonstop routes and 11 airlines that serve Palm Springs in season.”

The promotion winner will be announced via PSP’s Facebook page (@flyPSP) on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Round-trip airline tickets are being provided

by Southwest Airlines, hotel stay is provided by Caesar’s Entertainment, helicopter tour is provided

by Maverick Helicopters, and the $500 gift card is provided by Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood in cooperation with the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority.

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Pear Cobbler

1. Prepare pear filling: Preheat oven to 425 F. In large bowl, stir sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Add pears, raisins and lemon juice; with rubber spatula, toss to coat well.

Sweet, juicy and half the fat of a typical cobbler! This easy-to-assemble warm pear dessert is topped with a simple no-roll biscuit-like crust.

2. Spoon pear mixture into shallow 1 1/2-quart ceramic casserole or 8-inch by 8-inch glass baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake 15 min.

1 Pear Filling: • 1/3 cup sugar • 2 tablespoons cornstarch • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 3 pounds firm but ripe Bartlett pears; peeled, cored and each cut into 12 wedges • 1/4 cup dark seedless raisins • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Crust: • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 3 tablespoons sugar • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter; cold, cut up • 2/3 cup low-fat (1%) milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3. Meanwhile, prepare crust: In medium bowl, stir flour, baking powder, salt and 2 tablespoons sugar. With pastry blender or 2 knives used scissor-fashion, cut in margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In cup, combine milk and vanilla. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture just until blended. In cup, mix cinnamon and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.

4. Spoon batter evenly over hot pears (batter may not cover pears completely); sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake, uncovered, 30 min longer or until crust is golden and pear mixture is hot and bubbly. Cool cobbler on wire rack 1 hour to serve warm. Serves 6.

Each serving: About 340 calories, 7g total fat (1g saturated), 1mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 68g total carbohydrate, 4g dietary fiber, 4g protein. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved

Catch of a lifetime It took former NHL goalie Pete Peeters an hour and a half to reel in his potentially record breaking catch when he went fishing recently in the Fraser River in British Columbia. The Association of Mature American Citizens reports that a fishing guide verified that the sturgeon he caught weighed in at 890 pound and measured elev-

en-and-a-half feet in size. The fish is said to have been approximately 100 years old and its stats are being submitted to the folks at the Guinness World Records.

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

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Crossword Answer

The runner usually goes fairly slowly, but he has begun sprinting. He wants a change of pace.

Stickelers Answer Figure 5 can’t be folded into a cube.

Inspirational Quote Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.

Sudoku Answer

—Mary Kay Ash—

Go Figure Answer 1. Al Borland

Trivia Answers

7. Michael Caine

2. Dallas

8. Mole, which is used to measure

3. “Rebecca”

particles in a substance

4. Lack of vitamin D

9. A lover of seas and oceans

5. “Lolita”

10. Iris

6. New Orleans

Hitori Answer

(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

Brain Teaser Answer Neither. The capital is Frankfurt

Are You Getting All Your VA Benefits?

Are you taking advantage of all your veterans’ benefits? The Department of Veterans Affairs recently launched a program to bring awareness of the benefits that elderly veterans might be missing. Per the VA’s notice, only 189,800 wartime veterans and 139,800 surviving spouses are using all the pension benefits they could receive. Here are a few benefits, available through the Pension and Fiduciary Service: • The Survivors Pension is a monthly payment to qualified surviving spouses and unmarried

dependent children of wartime veterans, but only those who meet certain income and net-worth limits. There’s an additional benefit for surviving spouses who are housebound or need aid and attendance from someone else.

• The VA Pension is for wartime veterans who are permanently and totally disabled because of nonservice disability, or those who are over age 65 and meet income and net-worth limits.

• The Special Monthly Pension is an additional payment for qualified veterans who are housebound, need aid and attendance for daily activities, have limited sight or are in a nursing home.

• Surviving Spouses of Blue Water Veterans (who served between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975) might be eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, even if they were previously denied.

• Funeral and Burial Benefits are

available whether the death was service or nonservice related. Additionally, there are benefits such as the burial flag, a headstone or marker and Presidential Memorial Certificate. See the National Cemetery website for much more information [www.cem.va.gov/burial_benefits] and to check eligibility in advance.

For details about benefits, go to benefits.va.gov/benefits. Click on Apply to find instructions and forms.

Those seeking help in filing claims need to beware. Be sure who you’re trusting with your information. Look for a VA-accredited Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative -- they are characterchecked and have to pass an exam.

Search for accredited representatives at www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation by filling in the information, or call 1-800-827-1000 to ask for someone in your area. (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Teacher Aide - Extra Help (Joshua Tree) $14.99 Hourly Special Districts Joshua Tree Park and Recreation is recruiting for an Extra-Help Teacher Aide who will be responsible for assisting with the planning and implementation of the daily operations of a preschool.

Duties include ensuring the safety and well-being of children, assisting with learning experiences, interacting with parents, and assuming the duties of the lead teacher as needed to cover absences. This position will work in County Service Area (CSA) 20 in Joshua Tree.

For more details, please review the announcement at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Application can be made on-line – apply ASAP. (909) 387-8304 - EEO/ADA Job Posting Notice Position: Hourly Rate:

Laborer Minimum $23.98 – Maximum $33.13

Under the general supervision of the Construction Supervisor, performs general labor work in the construction of District facilities and pipelines, vehicle and equipment maintenance, various construction tasks as necessary, safety, and other duties as assigned.

Position: Hourly Rate:

Pipelayer Minimum $26.82 – Maximum $37.05

Under the general supervision of the Capital Replacement Program Lead. Responsibilities include assembly and installation of pipe; inspect, clean, maintain and repair the District’s water lines; vehicle and equipment maintenance, various construction tasks as necessary, and safety, and other duties as assigned.

A Hi-Desert Water District Employment Application must be submitted by no later than Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 5:30 p.m.

Mail: FAX: Email:

Hi-Desert Water District 55439 29 Palms Highway Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 365-9637 ameliaa@hdwd.com

A Cover Letter and/or Resume can be attached to the HDWD Employment Application. Please refer to: www.hdwd.com to download the Employment Application and for the full job description of both positions.

HELP WANTED

OPEN HOUSES

Gubler Orchids in Landers now hiring. Greenhouse and Team Lead positions avail.

Starting $14/hr. Full-time.

Apply in person, phone or email: 760-364-2282. info@gublers.com or

Saturday 12PM to 3PM 6924 El Sol Ave. 29 Palms.

3,000sq,ft pool home. Listing by eXp Realty, more info, contact Diane Kohnen 760-636-2724 (DRE 02067881)

Carpenters and Laborers Needed.

Apply with Dion at DCB Unlimited Phone: 760-907-5373 Email: dcbunlimited05@gmail.com NOW HIRING! Housekeeper Experience Preferred $14-$17 per hour.

Part time & full time available.

442-234-4494 NOW HIRING! The Roost Cafe Experienced Cook and a Dishwasher. Send resume to cmelland@hidesertstar. com or call 760 217 0133

WEEKS PLUMBING is hiring plumbers.

10 year experience preferred with good references.

Please submit all Resumes too :kweeksplumbing @peoplepc.com GARAGE SALE Fairway Mobile Estates 55524 Yucca Tail.

Out front where sign is.

Huge hall full of stuff Sept. 16th-19th. 7- 3 Moving Sale Home decor, plants, antique toys, fish tanks, much more.

Fri 9/17 & Sat 9/18 9am-3pm 7604 Aster Ave, YV

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MOTORCYCLES 08 Suzuki GZ250 Street Bike 65 mpg. Fine condition. Much Chrome.

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MISC 4 SALE Anything Goes Lots for sale. Antique lamps, Pots & pans, knickknacks.

8082 Grand Avenue, YV

PETS & SUPPLIES 2 Miniature Schnauzer Both White, 1 Female & 1 male. 9 wks old $1300 firm/ Oceanside 619-341-6305

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APARTMENTS Apts/ Mobilehomes In 29Palms 1 Bdrm $725 includes backyard 2 Bdrms Avail $800 1 Studio $490 (760) 699-4488

IN HOME CARE F/T Sitter available for elderly and dementia patients in Pioneertown and YV area.

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Home Health Care Services Provided. Pvt. Pay, 12yrs. exp. personal care, light housekeeping, errands & cooking. Days only. Deborah Perryman 760-223-5630

CARS 1992 Honda Accord Runs Good, Tags up to date. $1500 760-498-9373

760-365-3315 SERVICES HANDYMAN- Roof Repair, Swap coolers, Painting, Yard & Rental Clean-Ups, Hauling, Refurbishing. Call TOM WHITE. 760-780-2540 LANDSCAPING - Turf-Sod, Landscape curbing, irrigation, decorative gravel, cleanups.

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DesertMobileHomeNews.com pieces to friends, relatives and neighbors. Hundreds of people were eventually poisoned by radiation, and 40 contaminated homes had to be demolished.

On Sept. 16, 1932, in his cell near Bombay, Mohandas Gandhi begins a hunger strike in protest of the British government’s decision to separate India’s electoral system by caste. Gandhi worked all his life to spread his own brand of passive resistance.

On Sept. 17, 1796, President George Washington prepares a final draft of his farewell address.

Two days later, his words appeared in Claypoole’s American Daily Advertiser, officially notifying the American public that he would voluntarily step down as the nation’s first president. Rarely in the history of Western civilization has a national leader voluntarily relinquished his title.

On Sept. 18, 1893, New Zealand becomes the world’s first country to grant national voting rights to women. The United States granted women the right to vote in 1920, and Great Britain followed in 1928.

On Sept. 18, 1987, cesium-137 is removed from an abandoned cancer-therapy machine in Brazil. Junk yard workers, fascinated by the glowing blue stone inside and unaware of its dangers, gave

On Sept. 20, 1881, Chester Arthur is inaugurated, becoming the third person to serve as president in that year. In March, President Rutherford Hayes turned over the reins of government to James Garfield, who was assassinated July 2 by a crazed gunman.

Arthur, the vice president, was sworn in the next day.

On Sept. 21, 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. In 1895, he published his classic novel “The Time Machine” about a man who journeys to the future. The book was a success, as was “The War of the Worlds” (1898).

On Sept. 22, 1598, 26-year-old playwright Ben Jonson is indicted for manslaughter after a duel.

He was very nearly hanged, but his ability to read and write saved him. He claimed “benefit of clergy,” which allowed him to be sentenced by the lenient ecclesiastical courts. In his time, Jonson was as famous as Shakespeare. (c) 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Palm Desert Senior Games and International Sports Festival Registration is now open for the 21st annual Palm Desert Senior Games and International Sports Festival, February 1-6, 2022. The Palm Desert Community Center will host the festival headquar-

ters, events will take place at various locations in Palm Desert.

To register or for more information, visit myrecreationdistrict. com, desertseniorgames.org or call 760-568-2560.

The pup had her feet on wrong The poor puppy was born with her paws upside-down, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. But veterinarian Dr. Erik Clary, who corrected nature’s mistake, says that actually the problem was in the pup’s elbows. As he described it: “these patients’ elbows come out of joint early in life and the result is severe rotation of the lower front limbs and an inability to walk. At

most, they might muster a crawl that seems most uncomfortable and is poorly suited for a dog’s life.” Fear not, Siggi the pup is on the mend. He says Siggi’s already walking and chasing a ball around during the rehabilitation process.

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

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Website for seniors seeking information on cannabis launches Senior-High, Inc., a womanowned health and wellness company that advocates for safe and effective cannabis products for seniors, has officially opened their website at www.senior-high.com.

The site, which incorporates larger fonts and easy navigability for its audience, provides information that enables seniors to confidently choose the right cannabis products to help relieve sleeplessness, aches and pains, anxiety,

and other ailments common to seniors.

The site offers a free downloadable “Quick Start Guide” to help seniors make informed purchasing decisions, articles on the difference between strains, onset and duration times for delivery systems including gummies and tinctures, blogs, product reviews, podcasts, and a “Student Store” that enables the purchase of select CBD products.

Odd, strange, weird Congratulations go to the proud winners of A Nobel Prize — not THE Nobel Prize — the Ig Nobel Prize, awarded by the science magazine Annals of Improbable Research. It’s sort of a spoof that for 31 years has presented awards for odd, strange and weird accomplishments, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. For example, this year’s honorees include the researchers from Spain and Iran for their study of the germs found in chewing gum scraped from streets and sidewalks in different countries. They won the Ecology Prize.

The winner of the Economics Prize, Dr. Pavlo Blavatskyy, whose study

suggests that you can measure the corruption in a country by how fat its politicians are. And then there is the Transportation Prize that went to a multi-national team who sought to determine whether it is safer to airlift a rhinoceros upside down or right side up.

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