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Beyond Van Gogh
The Immersive Experience transports you to a 3D version of swirling landscapes
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he larger-than-life exhibit you’ve heard so much about which celebrates one of our greatest world-wide artistic influences, Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, is setting up a shingle for two months in the Coachella Valley, giving the public the chance of a lifetime to dazzle the senses and develop a deeper understanding of the tortured artist’s life and work. Patrons will be completely surrounded by more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. The father of expressionism used color to express his personal feelings, mood, and symbolism rather than using the object’s real color, rendering his paintings more abstract and influencing many other artists. Through the use of cuttingedge 3D projection technology and music, Van Gogh’s genius is illuminated, removing all limitations. Guests will have the chance to see recognizable classics such as “The Starry Night,” “Sunflowers,” and “Café Terrace at Night,” as well as many revealing self-portraits. An exclusively designed space comprised of three areas segue fluidly into each other. The Education Room leads into the unique Waterfall Room which flows into the Immersive Experience Room. Standing free from their frames,
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James Bond Concert............................3 Open Studio Art Tour............................4 Calendar of Events...............................5 Unique Baseball Moments....................9
1. TELEVISION: Which TV cartoon show featured a Great Dane as part of the mystery-solving team? 2. MOVIES: Which 1970s movie’s tagline is, “You’ll never go in the water again”?
Van Gogh’s paintings appear on projection-swathed walls offering an in-depth study of the detail of his work while becoming part of the ever-shifting, swirling and colorful flowers, cafés and stunning landscapes. Visitors will hear the artist’s own dreams, thoughts and words set to a symphonic score. The multimedia artistic adventure was produced by Paquin Entertainment Group and created by French-Canadian creative director Mathieu St-Arnaud and his team at Montreal’s world-renowned Normal Studio. The exhibit has sold over three million tickets globally, making it one of the most popular current traveling exhibitions. The innovative production is a way to bring art to many people who find they are empowered to develop a closer re-
3. HISTORY: What was the nickname for American soldiers in WWI? 4. MEDICAL TERMS: What is dysphonia? 5. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many state capitals are named after U.S. presidents?
lationship to culture and painting, eliminating barriers and pretense. Guests can expect for the tour to take about one hour, with final entry allowed one hour before closing, every day except for Monday. The experience is held TuesdayThursday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Forum Tent at Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Avenue, Indio. Tickets are $39.99 adults and $23 for children 5-15. For more information visit vangoghpalmsprings.com
6. ANATOMY: What part of the brain controls language and hearing? 7. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in metathesiophobia? 8. GEOGRAPHY: How many countries are in the United Kingdom? 9. FOOD & DRINK: What are the two main ingredients in a meringue? 10. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to General Sherman, a sequoia more than 2,000 years old? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
• In 1962, former MLB catcher Harry Chiti was traded from the Cleveland Indians to the New York Mets for “a player to be named later.” After a poor showing, Chiti became that very player, making him the first ever to be traded for himself. • The average person will grow 590 miles of hair (including nose hair) in their lifetime.
• Speaking of hair, prior to L’Oreal’s launch of the first mass market hairspray in 1960, women had to choose between slicking their hair down with a greasy brilliantine or using a mechanical sprayer to coat it with shellac dissolved in a solution of water and alcohol. Thank you, L’Oreal. • When it comes to landing an effective punch, boxers have nothing on the mantis shrimp, the strike of which has been clocked at about 50 mph and described by Science as accelerating faster than a .22-caliber bullet. Take that, Mike Tyson!
• Forks were once considered a sacrilegious tool by the church. • In an effort to limit the Dalai Lama’s power, China has banned Tibetan Buddhist monks from reincarnating without government permission. • David Wayne Oliver, “the Santa Claus Bank Robber,” walked into a Colorado Springs bank claiming to be armed, stole an undisclosed amount of money, and took the bag out to the street, tossing cash into the air while shouting “Merry Christmas.” He then proceeded to a Starbucks to watch the resulting commotion while waiting for his arrest. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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WORD SEARCH Storing Food When There’s No Space
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ABDUCTION
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DYNAMIC EXTENSION FLEXION GROSS MOTOR HAMSTRINGS aHYPOTONIC INSTABILITY
PRONE PROXIMAL RANGE REFLEX ROTATION VERTEBRAE
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During the past two years when I stocked up on grocery staples, I ended up with canned foods and dry goods stored in three different places around the house. I’d have to check all three places to be sure I grabbed the green beans with the nearest expiration date. Pasta was the same. Worse was when I discovered that I wasn’t having spaghetti for dinner after all because I’d used the last of the pasta and only thought I had one more tucked away somewhere. Enter the internet and the wide selection of kitchen storage products available. I wish I’d known of this two years ago: a metal stacking unit
that holds 36 cans. I put it on the buffet in the dining room, all cans in easy reach around the corner from the kitchen. Not having a pantry, I’ve pulled the hall coat closet into service, moving the hangar bar close to the ceiling and opening up the whole bottom half of the space for four rows of wire shelving and baskets for dry goods and envelopes. And when all seems lost, when you have no pantry and no basement, when your coat closet can’t be reconfigured, there are still handy places you can store food. A small bookcase will hold cans. Slide a few baskets under an end table. Cereal keepers are smaller than boxes. A row of clear canisters for envelopes will let you see what you have at a glance. The immediate benefit of having alternate storage places is that it opens up space in your cupboards for currently used items. The box of instant rice and the jar of peanut butter will all be right in front of you. For more ideas to organize your food, search online (especially Amazon and the big-box hardware store near you) for food storage for small spaces. Remember to get a black marker to write expiration dates in big letters! (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
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ACROSS 1. Bay Area humorist 5. Hurt 10. Icelandic poems 14. A taro corm 15. Metaphorical use of a word 16. It fears the hammer 17. Excessively quaint (British) 18. Laid-back California county 19. Cook in a microwave oven 20. Not late 22. Go from one place to another 23. Peoples living in the Congo 24. Popular pasta 27. Available engine power (abbr.) 30. Popular musician Charles 31. Angry 32. Spelling is one type
35. One who makes a living 37. Indicates location 38. Imperial Chinese dynasty 39. Small water buffaloes 40. Hungarian city 41. Fabric 42. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 43. Precursor to the EU 44. Philly footballers 45. Female sibling 46. “When Harry Met Sally” actress 47. Magnetic tape of high quality 48. Insecticide 49. Apparatus to record and transmit 52. Some is considered “dog”
55. Israeli city __ Aviv 56. Fencing sword 60. Ottoman military title 61. Wise people 63. Cold wind 64. Popular type of shoe 65. Administrative district 66. A way to reveal 67. Cooked meat cut into small pieces 68. Actress Zellweger 69. Romanian city
DOWN 1. Small town in Portugal 2. Site of famed Ethiopian battle 3. German river 4. Christmas carols 5. Cash machine 6. Rough and uneven 7. Rumanian round dance 8. Widespread occurrence of disease
9. A place to relax 10. Feeling of listlessness 11. Coat or smear a substance 12. Wild mango 13. Brews 21. Belgian city 23. Confined condition (abbr.) 25. Swiss river 26. Small amount 27. Part of buildings 28. Vietnamese capital 29. Sailboats 32. Shelter 33. Terminated 34. Discharge 36. Snag 37. Partner to cheese 38. A container for coffee 40. Spend time dully 41. Satisfies 43. Snakelike fish 44. Consume 46. Type of student 47. Erase 49. Instruct 50. Girl’s given name 51. Jewish spiritual leader 52. “To __ his own” 53. North-central Indian city 54. Greek alphabet characters 57. Weapon 58. Amounts of time 59. American Nobel physicist vital to MRIs 61. Soviet Socialist Republic 62. Witness Answers on page 10
What’s full of holes but can still hold water?
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All-male choral ensemble to perform theme songs from 007 films To coincide with the 60th anniversary of the first James Bond film -the talented all-male ensemble A Cabbello (acabbello.org), will perform theme songs from some of the classic 007 films in an evening entitled “Bond. James Bond” at CV Rep (68510 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City) as the kick-off to their 2023 Season. Joining the “Bello Gents” is Special Guest Artist, Sheila Ellis, a wonderful jazz performer and actress from Los Angeles with acclaimed performances in New York,
off Broadway, London and Europe. “Along with our men, Sheila brings a fun, sultry element of the elusive Bond Girl,” says Linda Moran, Artistic Director for A Cabbello. “Sheila is a stunning vocalist, composer, actress and as she puts it...an arranger of all-things cinematic.” Performances of are Friday, October 7 (7 p.m.), Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9 (4 p.m.). Tickets are $40 and may purchased at shorturl.at/bPWXY
Living life to the fullest Cyril Derreumaux of Marin County, CA woke up one morning back in June, got into his kayak and paddled his way to Hawaii; he made the trip in a mere 91 days. Derreumaux told ABC News it was a personal, spiritual journey, “I wanted to do this to enjoy life,” he said. He had modified his 22-foot kayak for the trip by adding “pedals and a small
sleeping cabin but no motor or sail.” Derreumaux paddled a total of 10 hours a day, four hours in the morning, two in the afternoon and four more in the evening. He said he hoped that “People outside of the kayaking world, outside of the ultra-endurance adventure, connected with the message of living life to the fullest.”
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Hwy 62 Open Studio Art Tours Visit 192 artists at 134 studios throughout the high desert gateway communities of the Joshua Tree National Park Saturdays and Sundays October 8-9, 15-16 and 22-23, with studios open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. HWY 62 Open Studio Art Tours allows visitors to enjoy the beauty of the high desert, immerse themselves in its creative community and the opportunity to acquire art directly from local artists and makers. The event is free and open to everyone. With the influx of many new artists to the high desert, this year promises a wide diversity of mediums, styles and prices.
Featuring artwork by: Adrian Field, Alane Levinsohn, alex maceda studio, Andrea Jungert, Anna Stump, AnyaSF, Artfool, Audrey Green, Austin Hart, Beth Abaravich, Bill Leigh Brewer, Jen Shakti, Jessie Keylon, John Henson Nail Art, Judy Lichtman, Judy Wold Studio, k. Flint, Kalachuchi22, The Stamping Mill, Rose Cefalu Photo, Sandi Burnett, and many others. Don’t forget to pick up a catalog so you can plan your tour stops. Visit mbcac.org/pages/ hwy-62-open-studio-art-tour for catalog locations and additional information including a full list of featured artists.
Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market finds new home Rancho Mirage Community Park is the place to be every Friday. It is the new and permanent home of the Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market. This well-situated green space will host approximately 40+ local artisans, chefs, food vendors, and farmers each week between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. “It’s an absolute dream to be able to partner with the City of Rancho Mirage and have access to a long-term home to continue to grow the Market,” says owner and operator Christiana Green. All the offerings are quality items
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because vendors must have a Certified Producer’s Certificate (CPC), a regulation process of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Certified Farmers Market Program. Live music will be featured each week between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. plus a yoga instructor will lead a free class starting at 10 a.m. Marketgoers can find parking along both sides of San Jacinto Drive or in the Community Park’s west parking lot. Rancho Mirage Community Park is located at 71560 Sam Jacinto Drive in Rancho Mirage.
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• “To keep pants on a hanger from creasing, I slit a paper towel cardboard roll and slip it over the hanger. I tape it together and then put the pants over it. This has worked for me for many years.” -- I.R. in Nebraska
• Got a grease stain on your shirt? Cover it with baking soda right away. The baking soda will absorb oil. Repeat several times and launder as quickly as you can.
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• “Hang a bag of clothespins near the laundry basket. Then if something has a stain that needs to be addressed, put a clip on it before adding it to the basket. This way, you’ll know what to pretreat on wash day.” -- D.W. in Washington
• To remove stubborn contact paper from kitchen shelves, use a hair dryer set on low to loosen the adhesive. Peel away slowly. • Here’s a trick for removing hardwater stains on windows or glass doors: Apply full-strength fabric softener to surface. Let dry, then use a wet cloth to remove, rinsing the cloth frequently. • A Tip From JoAnn: I like bottled water, but it’s expensive and creates a lot of waste. I have plenty of
reusable bottles, but bottled water always seemed more convenient and, frankly, better. I found that what I really like is to take a bottle of very cold water out of the fridge and drink it, so instead of storing those reusable bottles in the cabinet, I fill them straight from the dishwasher and put them in the fridge. Now I have the convenience of bottled water without spending the money, and I happily am not creating waste. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
Upcoming events in the desert October 6 Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair, 7 to 10 p.m., shuts down Palm Canyon Drive. Stroll through the vendors selling art, crafts, food, and enjoy live entertainment. Downtown Palm Springs on Palm Canyon Dr. villagefest.org October 6 Jazzville Step back in time to when all the cool cats came to play. Experience the hip vintage vibes that put Palm Springs on the map. Featuring Amber Weekes Quartet. Agua Caliente Casino, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. 888-999-1995, sparesortcasino.com October 6 Palm Springs Rewind A film retrospective featur-
ing the early classics of director Tim Burton; featuring “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure.” 8 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org/pscc October 6 Palm Desert Concerts in the Park Featuring a tribuet to Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo by We Belong, 6 p.m. Palm Desert Civic Center Park, 43900 San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert. 760-5681441, discoverpalmdesert.com October 7 The Rocky Horror Picture Show Join the original Brad Majors – Barry Bostwick for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast
and audience participation. Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more. 8 p.m. The Show, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com October 8 Paint El Paseo Pink A beloved community walk that helps raise awarness for breast cancer and to raise much needed funds for the Desert Cancer Foundation. Your support helps provide residents who need financial assistance with cancer care and treatmet. 7:30 a.m. 73545 El Paseo, Palm Desert. desertcancerfoundation.org October 8 Jason Bonham He has carried on the musical legacy of his late father — legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham — with grace, power and precision for nearly four decades. Now the Grammy Award-nominated artist
is bringing his Led Zeppelin Evening to the desert. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-8272946, fantasyspringsresort.com October 12 Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Bill Magee Blues. 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. 888-9991995, sparesortcasino.com October 13 Lewis Black Known as the King of Rants, Black uses his trademarck style of comedic yelling and finger pointing to expose the absurdities of life. His comedic brilliance makes people laugh at life’s hypocrisies and the insnity he sees in the world. 7 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your ideas earn the respect of your colleagues. But, you’ll have to present some hard facts and figures if you hope to persuade those who make the big decisions to support you. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Keep those bright Bull’s eyes focused on the project at hand. Avoid distractions. There’ll be lots of time for fun and games later. Expect to get welcome news this weekend. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You soon might have to decide about moving a relationship from its
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You finally can get off that emotional roller coaster and get back to focusing on your goals without interruptions through the rest of the week. A nice change is due by the weekend. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Trying to make an impression on some people runs into a bit of a snag at first, but it all works out. An old and almost forgotten personal matter once again needs attention. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A rise in your energy level helps you finish an especially demanding task. Take some time now to
spend with family and friends before starting a new project. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good time to re-establish contact with trusted former associates who might be able to offer good advice regarding that career change you’ve been contemplating. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your resourcefulness combined with a calm, cool approach help you work your way out of a knotty situation, and avoid a potentially serious misunderstanding. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calm, quiet period allows you to recharge your energies. But, you’ll soon be ready to saddle up and gallop off in pursuit of your goals.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Family matters need your attention. Check things out carefully. There still might be unresolved tensions that could hinder your efforts to repair damaged relationships. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It’s a good time to take a stand and show as much passion on your own behalf as you do when arguing for the rights of others. You might be happily surprised by the reaction. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You bring sense and sensitivity to a confusing situation. Things soon settle down, leaving you free to enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation with friends and family. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
A fixer upper When the U.S. Government put the Hooper Island Lighthouse in Chesapeake Bay up for auction the opening bid was set at a mere $15,000. After all, said the Associated Press, it was in pretty bad shape. The AP wrote that, “The rusting lighthouse known locally as the ‘sparkplug’ has an outer ladder but no nearby dock for a boat to moor. A 2019 inspection also found lead-based paint, asbestos, benzene and other dangerous substances inside, where there is no water, electricity or other utilities.” Nonetheless, in less than two months five bidders drove the selling price up to $192,000, not to mention that the new owners will have to spend quite a sum of cash on renovations and upkeep. However, “there are people out there that love lighthouses,” says General Services Administration spokesman Will Powell.
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Call All the Fall Flavors With This Dessert Thank you, summer. It’s been a blast, but we’re ready for that wonderful feeling when the leaves begin to change, temperatures drop, and the smell of woodsmoke and autumnal bliss fill the air. As I contemplate the beginning of fall, I think of apple season, which means I have a burning desire to eat apple strudel. Which means I need to make one. Or maybe two. Are you with me? Apple strudel, or apfelstrudel, is a tender, flakey pastry shell with an apple filling oozing with warm baking spices. It’s a traditional Viennese pastry popular in Austria and in many countries in Europe. To make a truly authentic strudel, you would need to roll strudel dough so thin you can literally read the newspaper through it. But we’ve got stuff to do, so we’re taking a shortcut using frozen puff pastry. Puff pastry is handy dandy stuff. If you’re not familiar, you find it in the frozen dessert sec-
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EASY APPLE STRUDEL Total Time: 90 minutes Yield: 6 servings each • 1 (17.3 ounce) package of puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed in the fridge • 6 apples, any variety • 4 tablespoons butter • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon clove • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 cup brown sugar • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup raisins -- golden, dark or a mix • 1 cup chopped nuts -- walnuts, almonds, or pecans • 1 egg to make egg wash • 1/2 cup demerara sugar for coating
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Peel, core and slice about 4 cups apples total. Heat a large saute pan on medium heat. Melt the butter and add the apples. Cook the apples until they begin to soften. Add the cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, sugar, salt and raisins and combine. When the apples are softened but not falling apart (about 15 minutes), remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be done the night before and the apples refrigerated until ready for use. If you’re in a hurry, spread the apples on a baking sheet and place in the fridge. To assemble the strudel: Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Lightly flour a second piece of parchment and roll one sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle approximately 16 inches by 12 inches.
With the short edge facing you, leaving a 2-inch border, place half of the cooled apples on the pastry. Top with half the chopped nuts. Using the parchment to assist, lift the edge of the pastry and carefully roll it like a jelly roll. Pinch the ends so the apples can’t escape and lay, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Mix the egg with a splash of water and brush the roll. Sprinkle all over with sugar. Cut several slits in the pastry to allow the steam to escape. Repeat with the second pastry. Bake for 30-35 minutes. For a variation, try Pear and Cranberry Strudel. Substitute pears and dried cranberries for the apples and raisins in this recipe. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
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On Oct. 6, 1866, the Reno gang carries out the first robbery of a moving train, making off with $13,000 from a train in Indiana. This new method of sticking up moving trains in remote locations that were low on law enforcement, instead of trains sitting in depots, soon became popular in the American West. On Oct. 7, 1983, Sean Connery stars in “Never Say Never Again” as the British secret service agent James Bond, a role he last played in 1971. The film’s title referenced the fact that the Scottish-born actor had previously remarked that he would never play Agent 007 again.
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Guevara, age 39, is captured and executed by the Bolivian army. In 1997, Guevara’s remains were found and sent back to Cuba, where they were reburied in a ceremony attended by President Fidel Castro and thousands of Cubans. On Oct. 10, 1845, the United States Naval Academy opens in Annapolis, Maryland. The curriculum for the 50 midshipmen students included French, English, gunnery and steam and chemistry. In 1850, the name was changed from the Naval School to the U.S. Naval Academy, and students were required to serve on ships during summers for four years. On Oct. 11, 1925, novelist Elmore Leonard is born in New Orleans. After publishing numerous Western novels (including “Hombre”), Leonard turned to suspense and crime fiction. Best known of these are “Get Shorty” and “The Big Bounce.”
On Oct. 8, 1956, New York Yankees right-hander Don Larsen pitches the first no-hitter in the history of the World Series. It was a perfect game that no one matched until Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay in 2010.
On Oct. 12, 1915, British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad for helping Allied soldiers escape from Germanoccupied Belgium during World War I. Cavell was honored with a statue in St. Martin’s Place, just off London’s Trafalgar Square.
On Oct. 9, 1967, socialist revolutionary and guerrilla leader Che
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Unique moments in baseball history Few sports cherish their histories as much as baseball. Avid fans of America’s pastime are seemingly born with some knowledge of the game’s extensive history, which is an undeniable testament to the popularity of baseball over the last century and a half. As Major League Baseball prepares for yet another exciting postseason, here are some unique moments in the history of America’s pastime. Jackie Robinson breaks the color barrier (1947): Jackie Robinson forever changed the landscape of American professional sports
when he started at first base for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15. In so doing, Robinson broke the color barrier, becoming the first African American to play in an MLB game. The end of racial segregation within professional baseball was a moment so significant that MLB continues to celebrate it and honor Robinson every April 15. Babe Ruth is sold to the New York Yankees (1920): In a trade that some baseball fans insist resonated into the 21st century, cashpoor Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sold George Herman “Babe” Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000. Now remembered largely for his prowess as a home run-hitting slugger, Ruth also was a dominant pitcher during his
days with the Red Sox, winning 20 games in both 1916 and 1917. The sale of Ruth is still considered the worst trade in professional baseball history and might have contributed to Boston’s lengthy World Series title drought, which lasted from 1918 until 2004. Joe Dimaggio’s streak begins (1941): Though the game would end in a 13-1 defeat for Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio and his teammates, a first-inning, run-scoring single by DiMaggio on May 15 marked the beginning of one of the greatest accomplishments in MLB history. That single was DiMaggio’s first hit in what would become a 56-game hitting streak. It was a record at the time and remains so today. Tommy John goes under the knife (1974): Though it didn’t happen on the field, in hindsight Tommy John’s then-revolutionary surgery would be one of the game’s more impactful events, forever changing the game of baseball. John, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1974, was 13-3 when he was forced to leave a game against the Montreal Expos with an apparent elbow inju-
ry. Doctors soon discovered John had a torn ulnar collateral ligament, a potentially devastating outcome for John, as the injury had effectively ended the careers of countless pitchers before him. However, John ultimately gave the go-ahead to Dr. Frank Jobe to perform a revolutionary operation on his arm. Though his recovery was long and slow, John eventually found his way back onto the mound, pitching into the late 1980s and ending his career with 288 wins. “Tommy John Surgery” is routinely performed today and pitchers typically are back on the mound within 12 to 15 months of their surgeries. The Cubs win the World Series (2016): A ttem p t ing to capture their first World Series title since 1908, the Chicago Cubs didn’t make it easy on themselves. Or their fans. In winning the deciding seventh game 8-7 in 10 innings, the Cubs became just the sixth team in MLB history to come back from a 3-1 series deficit to win a best-of-seven World Series. The game 7 victory ended the longest championship drought in North American professional sports history.
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Trivia Answers 1.“Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?”
6. Temporal lobe.
2. “Jaws.”
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3. Doughboys.
8. Four: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
4. Having a hoarse or raspy voice. 5. Four (Jackson, Mississippi; Lincoln, Nebraska, Madison, Wisconsin, and Jefferson City, Missouri).
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VA to Tackle Care for Long Covid The Department of Veterans Affairs has just published “Whole Health System Approach to Long Covid,” a holistic guidebook for the treatment of veterans suffering with long Covid. It’s estimated that 2% of the U.S. population will develop long Covid, which equates to 24,000 to 42,000 veterans. The VA was the first to realize that recovering from Covid didn’t mean it was gone, that a long version was emerging, bringing with it extended illnesses. They
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opened 20 long Covid programs and dug into research where they looked at those who still had vascular and heart disease a year after the original Covid. The program is a multipronged whole-health approach, with an individual plan at the heart of each patient’s treatment wherein medical staff can assess and manage the symptoms and direct treatment as the patient needs. In the guidebook there are guides for each facet, from signs and symptoms to treatment recommendations (tinyurl. com/3r8xvthf). There is also an assessment with 31 questions. To read more about the VA’s approach, check their Covid page at tinyurl.com/4kyrhv6y. A factsheet can be found at tinyurl. com/bdfm8ha2. In addition, the government has the National Research Action Plan on Long COVID (www.
covid.gov/longcovid). Scroll through the 85-page document to see what the government is doing and click on the study links to see what researchers are doing and have discovered. You’ll see that when it comes to an actual definition, the Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization and the VA have differing opinions about just what constitutes long Covid. To make matters more complicated, not everyone calls it by the same name. Mostly it’s patients, some researchers and Wikipedia that call it “long Covid.” NIH, for example, calls it “Post-acute Sequelae of SARS CoV-2 infection.” Remember: It’s not over yet. Keep up the hand-washing. Ignore the 20-second rule and scrub for a full minute or more. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc
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dog, such as disposition, energy level, age, and size, but to describe the overall household dynamic,” advises Toni Diamond, founder of Diamond Dogs Rescue, Inc. (diamonddogsrescueinc.com), a foster-based rescue with resources in New Jersey and Massachusetts. “This way the rescue can match your needs with the dogs they have available to ensure the best opportunity the placed pet will remain in your home.” Here are some other tips to consider if you’re thinking of adopting a pet. • Think about fostering first. If you’re on the fence about whether to take in a dog right now, fostering offers a way to gauge how life can change with a dog in the household. Fostering a dog can
free up resources and enable rescues to help other dogs. Many “foster fails” are dogs that foster families adopted themselves because they couldn’t bear to give the dogs up. • Expect to be vetted. Rescue groups generally do some type of adopter check, which includes an application questionnaire, and may want to visit your home to be sure that it is safe and comfortable for the dog. Expect an adoption fee, as this helps defray the cost of sheltering animals. • Don’t feel limited by geography. Rescues handle dogs from across the country. Some may even be willing to facilitate travel from one area to another.
If you see a dog online that seems to be a perfect fit but is a good distance away, contact the rescue to see what can be done. • Be patient and open-minded. Rescued animals often have been jostled around a bit, moving from place to place. Expect a transition period for the shell-shocked animal to settle down before judging his or her true personality. It’s possible for rescued dogs to have accidents in a home, act out or be hesitant around people while they learn to trust their new owners. Adopting a dog can be a great way to add to the family and provide a loving animal with new beginnings.