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The Broadway musical scheduled at Palm Canyon Theatre • In 2009, six geologists were convicted of manslaughter for failing to predict a deadly earthquake in Italy. Though exonerated, they faced high levels of shame from the general public afterward. • Compared to average shoppers, chefs are more likely to buy generic store brands for sugar, baking soda and other common kitchen staples. • Lacrosse descends from a version played by Native Americans in the 17th century. Matches could last several days with as many as 1,000 players per team, on a field with goals up to six miles apart. Game sticks were so treasured that they were often buried with the athletes after death. • Thomas Edison attempted to create ghost-hunting equipment, and an assistant died while testing it. • Measles can deplete previously acquired immune memory for up to two years in adults. • The state of Texas keeps a database of more than 500 executed inmates’ last words, going back to the 1980s. • After plagiarizing work for his directorial debut, actor Shia LaBeouf plagiarized a public apology from a Yahoo! answers question about ... plagiarism. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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n April 7 - 23, “Little Women” the Broadway musical, is set to be performed at the Palm Canyon Theatre. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters: Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but no one is interested. Meanwhile, a friend encourages Jo to write more about personal experience. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters growing up in Civil War America into an exciting musical journey. Friday performances will be held on April 7, April 14, and April 21 at 8 p.m. Saturday performances will take place on April 8, April 15, and April 22 at 8 p.m. Sunday performances will be on April 9, April 16, and April 23 at 2 p.m. And Thursday performances will be on April 13 and April 20 at 7 p.m.

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The “Little Women” book was written by Allan Knee, with music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Since opening Palm Canyon Theatre 26 years ago, audiences have remained loyal, while at the same time growing. Donations from the public are accepted for operating this nonprofit for over two decades and can be made through the Palm Canyon Theatre website. Palm Canyon Theatre also offers its Summer Kids Camp for young artists, ages 6-17-years-old, for six weeks, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants will be divided into age-specific groups to learn different components of theatre. To learn more about the Palm Canyon Theatre, or to purchase tickets to Little Women, visit palmcanyontheatre.net.

Fascinating facts about Easter • Historically, most early Easter celebrants would have eaten lamb for this special occasion since the holiday has its roots in Jewish Passover. But these days, many American Easter dinners now feature ham instead, because of the timing of the holiday. Years ago, hams cured over the winter months would have been ready to serve in the early spring. • Old superstition held that if you wore new clothes on Easter, you would have good luck for the rest of the year. • Scholars believe that Easter was named after a festival celebrating Eostre and the coming of spring. Her

2. TELEVISION: Which TV show spawned the spinoff sitcom “Mama’s Family”? 3. U.S. CITIES: In which city would you find the USS Arizona Memorial? 4. ANATOMY: What are the bones that make up the spine known as? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the lowest point in the United States? 6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the traditional material in a 40th anniversary gift? 7. MOVIES: What is the name of the tow truck in the animated movie “Cars”?

sacred symbols are thought to have been the hare and the egg, which is why they fetaure prominently in Easter symbolism.

8. CURRENCY: Which former president is depicted on the U.S. $50 bill?

• The idea of the Easter bunny delivering candy and eggs originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, with the first written mention of this tradition dating back to the 16th century. Dutch settlers in Pennsylvania brought the bunny to the United States in the 1700s.

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• Americans eat about 1.5 million Peeps during Easter. • More than 1.5 Million Cadbury Creme Eggs are made every day.

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Calendar of events April 6 Golden Boy Boxing Special headlining event featuring former World Champion Angel “Tito” Acosta who will participate in a 12-round flyweight bout against ”Huracan” Cordova. 5 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com April 6 John Mayer Known for an effortless blend of mind-blowing guitar playing, soulful voice, and impeccable songwriting abilities, Mayer brings his solo acoustic tour to the desert. 7 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com April 7 Michael Carbonaro Known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, “The Carbonaro Effect” on trTV where Michael performs inventive tricks on unsuspecting members of the public who are unaware that he is a magician. 8 p.m. The Show, Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-5143849, aguacalientecasinos.com April 8 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes The hilarious comedian brings her latest tour to the desert. 8 p.m. Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio. 800-827-2946, fantasyspringsresort.com April 8 Captain Sandy Yawn The world-renowned captain in the yachting industry with over 30 years of experience. She is currently the captain on Bravo TV’s reality show Below Deck Mediterranean. 8 p.m. Cahuilla Ballroom, Agua Caliente Casino, 32250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 800-514-3849, aguacalientecasinos.com April 8 Second Saturday This free community concert series for all ages features activities, local food vendors, craft beer, and live music. This month’s concert features 50s rock and roll music by The Dreamboats. 6 to 9 p.m. 82868 Miles Ave., Indio. eventspalmsprings.com/indiocenterstage

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April 8 Wonder Valley Music Festival The free event features performances by Ben Vaughn, Casey Litter, Ted Savarese, JJ Rev & the Needs, The Sibley’s, The Ben Vaughn Ensemble, and The Desert Dames Off-Broadway. The Palms Restaurant, 83131 Amboy Road, Twentynine Palms. facebook.com/events/palms-restaurant/wonder-valley-music-festival/220381012170519 April 11 Eaglemania They have been thrilling audiences with their stunning five-part harmony and ability to emulate the unmistakable sound of The Eagles along with the Desert Symphony. 8 p.m. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com April 14-15 Kinsey Sick: Drag Queen Story Time Gone Wild! Featuring a cavalcade of classics and new parodies to ruin your childhood favorites. You’ll never be able to hear nursery rhymes and other classic children’s songs the same way again. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com April 14-16 Riverdance Celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. Various times. McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. 760-340-2787, mccallumtheatre.com

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Palm Springs Public Library hosts Family Fun Fest Join the Palm Springs Public Library for the tenth Family Fun Fest on Wednesday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the field of the Palm Springs Stadium, 1901 E. Baristo Rd. This FREE library festival has become a staple of spring programming where families can come and learn about the resources available from partner organizations and have fun! Every child who attends will receive a free book, courtesy of the Palm Springs Public Library. There will be crafts, games, and activities at the festival, including a bounce house and free baseball game tickets to each kid courtesy of Palm Springs Power Baseball, an appearance by ‘Sparky’ the Fire Dog and more! Attendees have a chance to win a prize bag full of gift cards, toys, and unique merchandise together valued at several hundred dollars! Participating organizations include: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (ACCM),

Animal Samaritans, Boy Scouts, PS Boys & Girls Club, The LGBTQ Center, Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert (CDMOD), City of Palm Springs Parks & Recreation, City of Palm Springs Fire, City of Palm Springs Sustainability, CERT-Community Emergency Response Team, Coachella Valley Mosquito & Vector Control, Desert Composting, Desert Water Agency (DWA), E & E Pels Lemonade, Find Food Bank, First Tee of Coachella Valley, Friends of the Palm Springs Library, Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio, Joshua Tree National Park, LifeStream Blood Bank & Bloodmobile, Mix 100.5 LIVE broadcast from the event, Mizell Center, Palm Springs Animal Shelter, Palm Springs Cultural Center, Palm Springs Disposal Services, Palm Springs Public Library Foundation, Palm Springs Mounted Police and Search & Rescue, Palm Springs Power Baseball, Palm Springs Public Library, Palm Springs Unified School

Cheeky bristles Lots of men prefer short, little goatee facial hair. Yet there are those who let their whiskers grow to more substantial lengths. Take Mr. Sarwan Singh who resides in Surrey, British Columbia.

He’s been found by the Guinness World Record checkers to have grown the longest beard on the planet. It measures an amazing 8 feet and 3 inches long and it breaks the record that Mr. Singh has held when was only measured 7 feet and 8 inches long back in 2008. As he put it, “I’m blessed that I was chosen to be the person with the longest beard. As Sikhs, we all keep the beard and we grow it and comb it and go through the daily routines, but I feel lucky that I’m

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District (PSUSD) Early Childhood Education, and SunLine Transit. Everyone is welcome at Family Fun Fest; it is FREE to attend. Family Fun Fest takes place the second week of Spring Break for Palm Springs Unified School District, which also happens to be Spring Break for Desert Sands Unified School District. the one that has the longest beard.” Frisky fingers How long does it take you to complete a Rubik’s Cube puzzle? Nineyear-old Yiheng Wang who hails from China can do it faster than anyone else on the planet, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. In a recent playoff in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia he set a new record averaging an awesome 4.69 seconds in five attempts at solving a 3x3x3 cube.

“We love presenting this festival to our community., More than 500 people attended last year” said Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services. “Local organizations come together, and families have fun. That’s what Family Fun Fest is all about!” For more information visit the library’s web site at pslibrary.org.

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When I got my home insurance bill and it showed a massive payment for my policy renewal, I actually laughed. I flipped the page over, believing I’d received someone else’s mail by mistake ... probably a neighbor down the street. But when I saw my own name, I wasn’t laughing anymore when I grabbed my calculator and discovered that the new amount was a 45% increase over last year. Still, ever hopeful, I called my insurance company, wondering if someone else’s home had been plugged into my account. No, it hadn’t. The amount listed was indeed for my home, as were the numbers for out buildings, personal property and temporary living expenses. I called several neighbors: Has your insurance gone up?

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No, they all said. I discovered the likely reason for that during a call to a friendly local insurance agent. They’re no doubt in the middle of a policy period, he said. Their bad surprise will come when it’s time to renew that policy and all the price increases hit them. There are several reasons why a policy can increase, such as material and labor (which is the big one right now), additions to the house, number of prior claims, your deductible, your credit score and the breed of dog you own. After several calls to different insurance companies, it’s not looking good. What I get so far is that if I decide to gamble and lower my coverage level, I run a risk that something will happen and I’ll be stuck for mammoth amounts of money that insurance won’t cover. The only thing that’s going to save a few dollars is to pay the whole year upfront and not have to pay the monthly budget fees with every payment. Take a deep breath before you open your next policy renewal envelope. Good luck.

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Lavish Easter brunch at Renaissance Esmeralda With spectacular views of the Santa Rosa Mountains, Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa welcomes guests to Cava – its bistrostyle eatery with a relaxing terrace and farmto-table California ingredient-focused culinary offerings for Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 9, with seatings from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This lavish Easter Buffet offers a spring soup of Creamy Carrot with hints of orange and ginger to begin the celebration. There’s a selection of oven and hearth-baked leavened and flatbreads and many salad selections, including Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad, Fingerling Potato Salad, Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad, and others. Favorite seafoods include Snow Crab Legs, Jonah Crab Claws, Poached Shrimp, Oysters, Ahi Tuna Poke and Ceviche. In addition, are a Pancake and Waffle Station, Omelet Station and Hand-Crafted Sushi. The Carving

Station delights with Garlic and Herb Prime Rib, Bourbon Glazed Salmon and Roasted Chicken. The Grana Padano Wheel comes with rabbit ragout, orecchiette pasta and spinach. For hungry kids, they’ll be offering Mac & Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Uncrustables, French Fries and Fruit Cups. For a splendid, sweet ending, there is much deliciousness: Carrot, Coconut andGerman Chocolate cakes, Mini Banana Cream Pie, the restaurant’s famous Donut Wall, Easter Cookies, Sundaes and more! $105 for guests ages 11 and older, $45 for children five to 10; complimentary for children four and under with adult brunch purchase. Reservations are available by calling Sofia at 760-836-1276. Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is located at 44400 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells. Visit renesmeralda.com for more details.

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Creamy penne with sausage and sun-dried tomatoes

detain and interrogate terrorism suspects, sometimes with “torturous” methods. CIA Director Leon Panetta added that any remaining sites would be decommissioned. President Barack Obama had promised to shut the facilities down shortly after taking office.

Ingredients • Kosher salt • 3/4 c. oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes,

On April 6, 1896, the first modern Olympic Games opened in Athens more than 1,500 years after the last Games, which originated in Olympia in southwestern Greece. Two hundred and forty-one athletes from 14 countries took part.

2 tbsp. oil reserved, tomatoes drained and sliced crosswise • 1 lb. bulk sweet Italian sausage • 1 lb. penne • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

On April 7, 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to uphold a 50-year-old Virginia law making it a crime to burn a cross as an act of intimidation. The practice is widely associated with the Ku Klux Klan and is still protected by the First Amendment at Klan rallies.

• 2 c. heavy cream • 5 oz. baby spinach • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan (about 1 oz.), plus more for serving • 1/2 c. fresh parsley or basil leaves, chopped Directions 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. 2. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, heat tomato oil. Cook sausage, stirring and breaking up with a wooden spoon into bite-size pieces, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. 3. Cook penne in boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until tender but still firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. 4. Add onion and garlic to skillet; season with 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in

tomatoes and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in spinach until slightly wilted. Stir in Parmesan. 5. Drain pasta and add to sauce. Toss to combine, then top with parsley and more Parmesan.

On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron, aka “Hammerin’ Hank,” of the Atlanta Braves struck his 715th career home run, smashing Babe Ruth’s legendary record of 714 homers. Over the preceding winter, Aaron had endured death threats and hate mail from people who didn’t want to see that record broken by a Black man. n April 9, 2009, the U.S. stopped running its global network of secret prisons used to

On April 10, 1971, a U.S. table tennis team began a week-long visit to the People’s Republic of China at the invitation of China’s communist government as part of an effort to build better relations between the two countries. On April 11, 2006, the Amsterdam Historical Museum presented an exhibition of Anne Frank’s private letters. One of them, which was disapproved of by her father, Otto Frank, talked about her friendship with the boy who shared her family’s hiding place. Most of the letters were sent to Anne’s relatives in Switzerland. On April 12, 1954, Bill Haley and the Comets recorded the rollicking “Rock Around the Clock.” While the song was released in May, it didn’t hit No. 1 on the pop charts until July 1955, after being used as the theme song for the movie “Blackboard Jungle.”

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Celebrate Easter Sunday at 8,516 feet

On Sunday, April 9, celebrate Easter Sunrise Service with songs of faith, hope, and joy by the Perkins Brothers, and an inspirational message by Pastor Robert Sneed. The service will begin at 5:30 a.m., with the first tram car up at 4:45 a.m. Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 4:15 a.m. with reduced tram fares until 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $19.95 for adults and seniors, and $12.95 for children ages 3-10. Beginning at 6:30 a.m., breakfast will be served in Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant, until 10 a.m. Ride ‘N’ Breakfast combination tickets, which include tram fare and breakfast, will be available for purchase from 4:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for $29.95 for adults and seniors, and $17.95 for children ages 3-10. The breakfast menu is also avail-

able separately until 10 a.m. for $18.95. Normal tram fares will be in effect after 7:30 a.m. Regular Tram admission is $29.95 for adults, $27.95 for seniors 65+, and $17.95 for children ages 3-10. (Note: These prices do not include breakfast, only tram fare.) Easter dinner will be available from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. in Pines Café. Cost for the Easter Ride ‘N’ Dine combination is $38.00 for adults and seniors, and $24.50 for children ages 3-10. Reservations are not taken, and tickets go on sale at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. Peaks Restaurant will serve regular lunch and dinner menus during normal operating hours. To view the Pines Café Easter menus, as well as Peaks Restaurant menus, please visit pstramway.com/dining.

The significance of various symbols of Easter Easter Sunday is a day when Christians across the globe celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Data from the Pew Research Center indicates there are approximately 2.4 billion Christians across the globe, which accounts for nearly one-third of the global population. Though certain Christians groups do not celebrate Easter, many consider it the holiest day of the year. Given that significance, it’s no surprise Easter is steeped in symbolism. The following are some of the many symbols of Easter and what they represent to faithful Christians across the globe. Eggs Eggs might now be more instantly associated with Easter egg hunts for children, but the American Bible Society notes that eggs are symbolic of more than just fun for kids. Eggs represent the new life that’s symbolic of spring, which is when Easter occurs in the northern hemisphere. Christians view eggs as a reminder of the resurrection of Jesus. Interestingly, though colored eggs are often seen as a fun Easter activity for kids, the ABS notes that the tradition dates back to the early days of Christianity, when red-colored eggs were used to represent the resurrection. Crucifix The crucifix, which is a distinct representation of a cross with Jesus Christ on it, is symbolic of the crucifixion and subsequent resurrection of Jesus. The ABS notes that the resurrection of Jesus symbolizes his victory over the power of sin and death. The Lamb Jesus is referred to in the Bible as the “Lamb of God” (Revelation 5:6-14), so the lamb is another important Easter symbol for Christians. In addition,

in John (1:29), Jesus is referred to by John the Baptist as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” Easter Bunny Another symbol, like Easter eggs, that people could be forgiven for mistaking as purely secular, the Easter Bunny is not entirely separate from the spiritual meaning of the holiday. As noted, Easter, even though it’s a moveable feast, takes place in spring in the northern hemisphere each year. Spring is symbolic of rebirth, and the hare was a symbol of fertility among the ancient pagans. The spirit of rebirth associated with rabbits, particularly in spring, also is reminiscent of the resurrection of Jesus from his tomb. Easter is celebrated across the globe. Those celebrations feature many significant religious symbols that have withstood the test of time.

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

Employees Banned From Working at VA After all the instances of fraud unearthed by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General over the years, I was not surprised to see this special report of something else they uncovered: “Stronger Controls Help Ensure People Barred from Paid Federal Healthcare Jobs Do Not Work for VHA.”

www.DesertMobileHomeNews.com Those who are excluded from getting a VA health-care job are those who previously committed “healthcare fraud, patient abuse, controlled substance violations, or acts subject to license revocation,” among other things such as Medicare fraud. The Health and Human Services OIG keeps a list of those excluded people, but the VA OIG recently ran a test sample of a single pay period, and yes, they found people on that list employed by the VA. What apparently happened was that the human resources (hiring) staff didn’t correctly do as they were required by federal law, which is run the names of potential new hires through the list to make sure they hadn’t been excluded from employment. In instances of surname changes, the previous last names weren’t checked even though they were noted on the hiring documents. But that wasn’t the only error. The VA’s

Office of Integrity and Compliance was also required to do a monthly computer check of all Social Security numbers of people being paid to make sure excluded people hadn’t slipped through the employment cracks. They pointed to a computer coding error as the reason they weren’t. Enter the OIG, who made recommendations so it doesn’t happen in the future. One of those recommendations is to do a comprehensive audit of the Social Security numbers of all VA employees to see if any additional names show up. There will be new training, of course, of the people who didn’t follow policy, plus written guidelines, plus redundancies with multiple eyes looking at data and processes. You have to love the VA OIG and the people who work there. Surely they have the highest satisfaction level of any who work in government.

Desert Oasis Healthcare launches new podcast series Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD and Associate VP of Population Health Integration joined Brian Hodgkins, PharmD and Executive VP of Clinical Operations to take a look back with a half-hour conversation about “COVID-19: Three Years Later.” As they have been doing weekly on the popular Joey English radio show almost since the start of the pandemic, Dr. Valenzuela and Dr. Hodgkins shared their personal experiences about what has happened, while offering valuable insights on some of the

actions being taken right now on dealing with COVID-19. Desert Oasis Healthcare believes in the power of education and information to promote good health and well-being. The aim of Studio DOHC is to keep DOHC patients and the community informed about the latest developments in the field of healthcare, and practices at DOHC. Subcribe to the podcast at youtube. com/@DOHCChannel for upcoming episodes, some featuring guest speakers, to

1. John Wick: Chapter 4 (R) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne 2. Creed III (PG-13) Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson 3. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (PG-13) Zachary Levi, Asher Angel 4. Scream VI (R) Courteney Cox, Melissa Barrera 5. 65 (PG-13) Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt 6. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (PG-13) Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly 7. Cocaine Bear (R) Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich 8. Jesus Revolution (PG-13) Kelsey Grammer, Kimberly Williams-Paisley 9. Champions (PG-13) Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson

take a look at different topics to help you stay healthy and informed. For more information about Desert Oasis Healthcare visit mydohc.com.