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• Seventy-five percent of all sesame seeds grown in Mexico wind up on McDonald’s hamburger buns.

• In 1998, a British man faked his own death by leaving his clothes on the beach and hiding to make his wife realize how much she missed him. Unfortunately, the prank backfired, as she divorced him after learning about it.

• Former First Lady Hillary Clinton served on the boards of TCBY and Walmart.

• Earthworms in the northern part of North America are a non-native, invasive species and a major factor in forest deterioration.

• The last duel in Canada wasn’t much of a fight at all, being between two men who were so terrified that one fainted and the other was seized by horror. As if that weren’t enough, their guns were loaded with blanks.

• Ever wonder why garlic is so anathema to vampires? One theory goes that it’s an antibiotic, and since vampirism was often thought to be a disease, it was harmful to them. Another holds that it was believed to repel mosquitoes, and since they’re both bloodsuckers, vampires would be repelled as well.

• Brazil has the largest Japanese community outside of Japan.

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Dining Out for Life

Help end HIV at the Coachella Valley’s top restaurants

The concept is simple: restaurants, bars, and coffee shops donate a generous percentage of their sales to DAP Health (Desert AIDS Project), and diners then visit those locations to support the mission of ending HIV. Over two dozen restaurants throughout the Coachella Valley take part, including 1501 Uptown Gastropub, Tac/Quila, Juniper Table, The Tropicale, Farm, El Mirasol (two locations), Coachella Valley Coffee, Eight4Nine and others.

Dining Out For Life Greater Palm Springs has grown to become the second-most-successful market in the country. In 2022, 68 desert eateries, bars, bakeries, and coffee shops raised $207,000, which was more than San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago and other large urban centers.

DAP Health is committed to limiting the spread of HIV in the Coachella Valley where the rate of infection is 400 percent greater than the national average. Free and confidential testing is provided seven days a week, and the majority of clients is comprised

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1. TELEVISION: Which drama focuses on the inhabitants of Wisteria Lane?

2. GEOGRAPHY: The Aswan Dam is located on which river?

of low-income, medically underserved community members.

All funds raised in the Coachella Valley remain local. You have to eat, right? Might as well improve community health in the process.

Dining Out for Life is held on Thursday, April 27. Visit diningoutforlife.com for a list of participating restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.

Fascinating facts about Coachella music festival

• The first Coachella music festival was in 1999. Its 1999 headliners included Beck and Tool, headlining with 70 other acts. Both bands have played again since.

• It all started with Pearl Jam. Lead singer Eddie Vedder was not happy with what Ticketmaster was charging their fans to see them in concert. They decided to boycott any venues that were controlled by Ticketmaster and performed at the Empire Polo Club grounds in 1993. Rick Van Santen and Paul Tollett saw how successful the sold-out show and they decided to throw a huge festival, becoming the founders of Coachella.

• The festival wasn’t financially stable until its third festival At $50 a day, the festival actually lost $850,000 in 1999. They raised the price by $10 in 2001 but still lost money. It wasn’t until the third fes-

tival in 2002 that the finances stabilized with tickets ruching $74 a day or $125 to see all 75 bands over two days.

• The festival has happened every year since 1999, except for one. In 2000, organizers cancelled the festival, citing an over-saturation of music festivals in the Southern California area that year. There was a festival every year after until the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to cancel it in 2020 and 2021.

• Stagecoach is Coachella’s cousin. Stagecoach is a country music festival, and it’s always scheduled for the weekend after Coachella’s last show. The festival was started by Goldenvoice in 2007, after the owner of the Empire Polo Club considered redeveloping the land unless Goldenvoice could come up with another revenue-earning event in addition to Coachella.

3. LANGUAGE: What is the only word in the English language that ends in “mt”?

4. MOVIES: What is the name of Ryan Reynolds’ Alaskan hometown in “The Proposal”?

5. U.S. CITIES: How many buildings in New York City have their own ZIP codes, including the Empire State Building?

6. SCIENCE: Entomology is the scientific study of what?

7. CHEMISTRY: Which natural element is the most unstable?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is the condiment tahini made of?

9. LITERATURE: What is the setting for John Kennedy Toole’s novel “A Confederacy of Dunces”?

10. ANATOMY: How many lobes are in the human brain?

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April 20 Palm Springs Rewind A film retrospective featuring the early classics of director Terry Gilliam; featuring “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” 7 p.m. Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. 760-325-6565, psculturalcenter.org/pscc

April 21 Caliente Comedy Each show is 90 minutes and features a roster of comedians that include Tatanka Means. 7 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Road, Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com

April 21-22 Lee Squared Liberace and Miss Peggy Lee have joined forces for a comeback tour! David Malocco and Chuck Sweeney envision these music legends finding their way in the Instagram era. Purple Room Supper Club, 1900 E. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 760-322-4422, purpleroompalmsprings.com

April 21-23 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Thousands of music lovers flock to one of the most renowned music festivals in the world featuring headline artists: Bad Bunny, Gorillaz, Becky G, BlackPink, Rosalía, Frank Ocean, Björk, Kali Uchis, Porter Robinson, A Boogie, Latto, GloRilla, and many others. Empire Polo Club, 81800 51st Avenue, Indio. coachella.com

April 22-23 Manilow! Songs that Make the Whole World Sing

The genius of Barry Manilow is on full display in this concert by Modern Men. The Coachella Valley Men’s Chorus brings his songs “Mandy,” “I Can’t Smile Without You,” and “Copacabana” to “Jump Shout Boogie” to life. Palm Springs Cultural Center, 2300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs. modernmen.org

April 23 Certified Farmer’s Market This family fun and friendly experience has something for everyone to enjoy, from the freshest

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locally grown flowers, fruits, eggs, honey, and vegetables to gourmet chef-prepared foods and one-of-a-kind Artisan goods. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Old Town La Quinta, 78100 Main Stree, La Quinta. oldtownlaquinta.com

April 25 Journey The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers bring their chart-topping hits “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” and more will be joined by special guest TOTO. 7:30 p.m. Acrisure Arena, 75702 Varner Road, Palm Desert. 888-695-8778, acrisurearena.com

April 26 Desert Blues Revival Enjoy authentic blues, soul, R&B, and rock from all over the globe, featuring Darnell Cole and the Vibe. 6 p.m. This is a 21+ show. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 E. Amado Rd., Palm Springs. eventspalmsprings.com/blues

April 26 Movies in the Park Moviegoers will have the unique opportunity to enjoy classic comedies of the 50s and 60s on screen in an outdoor setting. Featuring “Barefoot in the Park” (4/26). 7 p.m. Downtown Palm Springs Park, Museum Way, Palm Springs. psculturalcenter.org

April 27 Dining Out For Life The annual fundraising event features restaurants, bars, and coffee shops across Greater Palm Springs teaming up to donate a percentage of their sales to DAP Health, whose mission is to end HIV. diningoutforlife.com

April 27 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 Sean Hicke Quartet. Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs, 401 East Amado Road, Palm Springs. jazzvillepalmsprings.com

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Coachella Valley Filipino Festival preview event

The Palm Springs Cultural Center is excited to announce a preview event for the first-ever Coachella Valley Filipino Festival (CVFF) on Sunday, April 30 at 5 p.m. The preview event will feature a free screening of the documentary “Ulam: Main Dish,” and will be hosted by Manny the Movie Guy.

“Ulam: Main Dish” is a documentary by Filipino-American filmmaker Alexandra Cuerdo which explores the rise of Filipino food in America through the experiences of award-winning Filipino-American chefs. The film celebrates the cultural significance of Filipino cuisine and identity, while also confronting the challenges of representing both Filipino and American culture.

Free tickets for the April 30 CVFF Preview

Event can be reserved at https://tinyurl. com/mr27w5pe.

The preview event is a prelude to the Coachella Valley Filipino Festival, which will take place on Sunday, October 8, at the Palm Springs Cultural Center. This free and family-friendly festival will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the local Fil-Am community through food, arts, music, and more.

The Palm Springs Cultural Center invites everyone to attend the preview event on April 30, and to mark their calendars for the Coachella Valley Filipino Festival on October 8. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture of our local Fil-Am community in the Coachella Valley. For more information, please contact CVFilipinoFest@gmail.com.

DHS mural unveiling and block party

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The City of Desert Hot Springs celebrates a tremendous ddition to the valley’s art scene on Saturday, April 22 with a free block party and unveiling of a multi-story immersive art installation and mural by Travis (“TRAV”). TRAV is an American artist best known for dynamic, vivid, and colorful collage paintings and monumental wall pieces. TRAV began his artistic journey in the late 90’s by transforming public spaces through graffiti. He has since compleyed pieces across the global as well as corporate partnerships with Google, Intel,

Budweiser, LifeWater, and others.

The community is invited to enjoy cuisine from local food truck favorites 760 Teppanyaki and Barely Cooks, while enjoying the beats of LDSG.

The Kreatr team will also be on site conducting a free student workshop to teach artists how to sell their creations online.

The block party and unveiling takes place at 11940 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs on Saturday, April 22 from 11 to 2 p.m. Visit cityofdhs.org for more details.

Is AARP Membership Worth Having?

I remember feeling uneasy when the first AARP envelope showed up in my mail box. It was one thing to quietly hit the Big Five-O, and it was another thing to realize that I was then eligible for membership in a group for seniors.

It took a little while, but I did sign up. Over the years I’ve stayed. The benefits are worth it. Here are a few: I get a discount on my cellphone plan for having an AARP membership.

The list of benefits and discounts keeps growing, many of them local. Rental cars and travel, insurance of all kinds, flowers and groceries, transmissions and tires, paint ... and pizza.

There’s the Smart Driver online safety course that, once you pass it, could save you money on your auto insurance.

The monthly newspaper, the AARP Bulletin, is worth reading for the information it contains: money, investing, senior news and events in my state, government affairs, Social Security and health. Then there’s the bi-monthly AARP magazine, with a wide variety of articles, from dieting and money management to tests that predict cancer, places to retire and much more. The two publications are worth the $16 price of membership by themselves because of the information they present.

AARP has an app now with good instructions on how to install it.

If you sign up for AARP membership (the first year is reduced to $12), it will likely take a few months for your publications to start up. If you change your address, the same thing might happen, depending on where in the publishing cycle your change occurs. If you suspect something has gone astray, call them at 888-687-2277. Meanwhile, you can read both of them online at the AARP website: aarp.org.

What interests me the most today is the 25% off discount on a first order from Silver Cuisine by bistroMD, especially the low sodium meals.

1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy

2. John Wick: Chapter 4 (R) Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne

3. Air (R) Ben Affleck, Matt Damon

4 Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez

5. Scream VI (R) Courteney Cox, Melissa Barrera

6. His Only Son (PG-13) Nicolas Mouawad, Sara Seyed

7. Creed III (PG-13) Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson

8. Shazam! Fury of the Gods (PG-13) Zachary Levi, Asher Angel

9. A Thousand and One (R) Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola

10. Paint (PG-13)

Owen Wilson, Elisabeth Henry

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Spicy sweet shrimp with pineapple salsa

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice

• 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

• 2 teaspoons canola oil

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

• 1-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon Sriracha chili sauce

• 3 cups cubed fresh pineapple

• 1 medium sweet red pepper, diced

• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined shrimp (31-40 per pound)

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in beans; cover and keep warm.

2. While rice cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pineapple

juice, brown sugar and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, on high until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes.

3. For salsa, toss pineapple with red pepper, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper.

4. Once sauce has reduced, stir in shrimp and return just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice mixture and salsa.

Riverside County community needs survey

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On April 20, 1957, the Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower that transported Pilgrims to the New World, set out to re-create that voyage from Brixton, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts. The journey took 55 days, and the ship is currently docked at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum.

On April 21, 2014, Kraft Foods recalled 96,000 pounds of Oscar-Meyer hot dogs that had been mislabeled. The company stated that some of their “Classic Cheese Dogs” had been placed in regular hot dog

packaging, posing a threat to consumers with dairy allergies.

On April 22, 1993, the Holocaust Memorial Museum opened in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to documenting, studying and interpreting the history of the Holocaust, it serves as the official American memorial to the millions of Jews and others who lost their lives under the directives of Hitler’s Nazi Germany.

On April 23, 1940, a fire broke out in the Rhythm Club in Natchez, Mississippi, causing the deaths of more than 200 African Americans due to boarded up windows and a padlocked back door. At the time, it was the second deadliest building fire in American history.

On April 24, 1895, merchant captain

Joshua Slocum, the first person to solo circumnavigate the globe, began his groundbreaking voyage out of Boston on the sloop Spray. His return to the States three years later went almost unnoticed, due to the earlier outbreak of the Spanish-American War, but the trip was immortalized in his 1900 book “Sailing Alone Around the World.”

On April 25, 1792, French highwayman Nicholas Jacques Pelletier became the first person to be executed by guillotine after stealing a man’s wallet and killing him. The anticipated large crowd that witnessed his death was dissatisfied with the process, feeling it was too swift, even calling out, “Bring back our wood gallows!”

On April 26, 2010, “Boobquake,” a rally inspired by blogger Jennifer McCreight that aimed to protest news reports of controver-

sial beliefs blaming “immodestly dressed” women for causing earthquakes, took place with an estimated 200,000 people participating worldwide.