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Palm Springs Public Library Offers Temporary Digital Library Card
Customers can access eResources from home, including eBooks, movie streaming, magazines and more
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ue to COVID-19 precautions, the Palm Springs Public Library is currently closed to the public until further notice. Customers can return materials to the Library any time 24/7 utilizing our automated return system outside the library. However, a due date grace-period will be extended for borrowed materials and since we are ‘fine free’ no late fines will be assessed. To make access to all of the Library’s digital resources more easily available to Palm Springs and Coachella Valley residents, including those who do not currently have a library card, the Library is offering a temporary digital card, valid for 90 days. To sign up for a temporary digital card, residents can visit PalmSpringsLibrary.org/MyAccount and click on the link at the top of the screen that says ‘click here to register now’. The digital card provides users access to all of the Library’s digital offerings, including eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, TV, music, homework help, online classes, and more, including but not limited to: OverDrive and Libby: Place holds on and borrow up to 10 eBooks and audiobooks. No need to worry about returns – eBooks automatically expire at the end of the lending period.
Freegal: Free and legal music downloading service. There are about 15 million songs, including the entire Sony catalog.
Kanopy: Stream independent, international, classic, and documentary films, with 10 play credits per month. Enjoy temporary unlimited access (through midApril) to Kanopy for Kids with educational content like Sesame Street and Arthur. AcornTV video streaming: Access British TV and films, Great Courses, ACT/SAT test prep. Brain POP & Brain POP Jr.: Educational resources for students. Brainfuse: Get online tutors daily from 1 – 10 p.m. for K to college students and adult learners. From math to science, resume to essay review, and GED to citizenship prep, there’s a tutor for you! RB Digital: Download popular magazines including US Weekly, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Wired, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and more.
the morale of defeated, starving citizens. German translations soon followed, with a similar goal.
• Laura Ingalls Wilder’s “Little House” books were once used as post-World War II propaganda. Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s occupation headquarters chose “The Long Winter” as one of the first American books to be translated into Japanese, in an effort to boost
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• During the mid-1970s, author Anne Fine walked by a shop selling jewelry and old furs, the proprietor of which was a Madame Doubtfire. Fine recalled the name in 1986 when she wrote her novel “Madame Doubtfire.” Her one request to makers of the film starring Robin Williams and Sally Field was that they “not make the children bratty, and they did indulge me in that.”
New York Times online: Funded through a grant from the California State Library, every library in California has access to The New York Times for all their patrons. This is full access to their digital edition and you avoid all pay walls. Click the link on our library website’s eBooks, Movies, Music, Audiobooks & eMagazines page for your daily access code. Mango Languages: Learn over 70 languages with free, self-paced classes, plus ESL courses in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and more. After completing the online library card registration staff will then activate the library card and PIN number within one business day and email the card information. These credentials can be used to access all the library eResources noted above plus more. The card enables checkouts of and access to digital materials only; customers will not be able to borrow physical materials or place them on hold. For more information about Coronavirus and other City information and resources, visit palmspringsca.gov.
• Believing he had been cursed for killing two canines, a man in India married a third as an act of atonement. • Ever wondered why those athletic lace-ups on your feet are called sneakers? The moniker came about in the late 1800s, from their rubber soles that allowed people to walk or “sneak” around without a sound. • Michelangelo, renowned painter of the Sistine Chapel and
1. TELEVISION: Which show was a spinoff of the 1970s show “The Six Million Dollar Man”? 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president had a personal retreat at Warm Springs, Georgia? 3. GEOGRAPHY: Which river runs through the city of Paris, France? 4. MOVIES: Who was the young female star of the movie “Firestarter”? 5. SCIENCE: What is the largest living structure on Earth? 6. FIRSTS: Who is the first (and only so far) football player to win the Heisman Trophy twice? 7. HISTORY: How many people were officially executed in the Reign of Terror after the French Revolution? 8. BIBLE: How many proverbs did King Solomon compose? 9. BUSINESS: What is the unit of currency used in South Africa? 10. U.S. STATES: Which three states have four-letter names? © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6
brilliant sculptor to boot, was surprisingly averse to personal hygiene. He also rarely changed his clothes. One of his servants remarked that the artist would spend so much time in his shoes that when he finally did take them off, “the skin came away, like a snake’s, with the boots.” • Zebras are responsible for more injuries to U.S. zookeepers than any other animal. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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A show of hands, please: How many of us are getting nervous since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that seniors and those with medical conditions should stay at home as much as possible due to the coronavirus? (Those medical conditions include heart disease, diabetes and lung disease.) I’ve spent several days wondering whether I actually have to go out as often to get the things I need. I’ve learned: • Petco, PetSmart and Chewy, the pet food and pet supplies companies, will deliver. If you get on a repeat delivery schedule, the prices are lower than at the stores, and the heavy packages come right to your door. • Instead of standing in line at the always-crowded post office, I can order stamps online at usps.
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com. Call 1-800-782-6724 to learn more. • My grocery store still doesn’t deliver, but if I order online they will at least bring my purchases out to the car.
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Is a Raw Food Diet Better for Pets? DEAR PAW’S CORNER Do you recommend feeding pets a raw food diet? A friend of mine who also is a pet owner told me that my dog would be much healthier eating raw meat than eating kibble. What’s your take? -– Confused in Seattle DEAR CONFUSED I try not to endorse one pet diet over another, but I do encourage owners to research different ways to feed their pets. Many owners are justifiably concerned over the ingredients contained in commercial “kibble” type pet foods. Feeding pets a raw food diet needs to be done mindfully. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention both (unsurprisingly) recommend against feeding raw meat or poultry to pets, saying that bacteria like salmonella or listeria can contaminate uncooked foods. So there is
• CVS, however, does deliver, and as of now, it’s free. In my area, either the post office or a courier will make the delivery. I decided to have my prescriptions sent by mail. • I made a few calls and two restaurants in my area will now deliver when they didn’t before. • There’s even a mobile oilchange company that will come to my house to service my car. So, what will I do with all my nonshopping spare time, now that I don’t need to go out as often? My list looks like this: order puzzles and paperbacks from Amazon, start spring cleaning, begin outlining a novel to write this summer, sign up on Duolingo [www. duolingo.com] for free language lessons on the computer, and order seeds (and all the supplies) to get a head start on growing a few vegetables on the porch this year. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
a risk of pets getting ill. If you’re careful about preparing their food, this risk can be minimized. There’s also an increasing amount of raw pet food available to purchase, making prep a lot easier and less time-consuming. Another concern whether pets get the right amount of critical nutrients on a raw food diet. Dry kibble is often fortified with a mix of nutrients so that dogs and cats don’t suffer from nutrient deficiencies. You might consider continuing to feed your dog kibble at least some of the time, in addition to a raw food diet, if time or fresh ingredients are scarce. Ask your dog’s veterinarian about the pros and cons of a raw food diet, and if they have any recommendations for foods to give your dog to ensure good health. Readers, do you feed your pet a raw food diet? Tell your story by emailing ask@pawscorner.com. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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takes place in a seaside town and will star Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters, along with Culkin. It’s set to air later this year on FX.
Q: I read that Macaulay Culkin will be in the next season of “American Horror Story.” I hope he’s doing well and that we’ll see him in more roles. — U.D.
Q: What will happen to my daytime soaps in the wake of the coronavirus? I keep reading about movies stopping production, but will soaps still go on? — P.E.
A: Since the four daytime soaps that air on the big three networks tape episodes months in advance, you shouldn’t Macaulay Culkin experience any interPhoto coutesy of Depositphotos. A: It’s hard to believe ruptions unless the that the cute little blond boy who news cuts in for a special report. outwitted two burglars in the “General Hospital” was the first blockbuster film “Home Alone” is to announce it was suspending now 39 years old. He was recently production until April 10, but on the cover of “GQ” magazine, a representative from the show although in the interview he stat- stated, “We don’t anticipate an ed how much he disliked doing interruption in the broadcast of photoshoots. original episodes.” “Mack,” as he’s now called, has Primetime shows might expeslowly been easing back into act- rience more of a broadcast hiaing. A couple years ago, he played tus since they don’t tape as far himself on a few episodes of “The in advance. Fortunately, though, Jim Gaffigan Show” and most re- between cable and the numercently generated a lot of critical ous streaming services out there, acclaim in the independent film we viewers have plenty to watch. “Changeland,” written and di- Disney+ even began streaming rected by good friend Seth Green. the hit sequel “Frozen 2” three That film might be what got months earlier than planned as a him noticed by Ryan Murphy, gift to subscribers of their service.. the creator of “American Horror Story.” The next installment (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
Spring Stir-Fry
Grandma Jo’s Stew • 16 ounces lean round steak, cut into 36 pieces • 2 cups sliced carrots • 1 cup chopped onion • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery • 2 cups diced raw potatoes • 1 cup frozen peas • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup • 1 (8-ounce) can cream-style corn • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1. Spray a slow-cooker container with butter-flavored cooking spray. In prepared container, combine meat, carrots, onion, celery, potatoes and peas. 2. In a small bowl, combine tomato soup, corn, parsley flakes and black pepper. Stir soup mixture into meat mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Mix well just before serving. Makes 6 (1 1/2 cup) servings. Each serving equals 237 calories, 5g fat, 20g protein, 28g carb., 336mg sodium, 4g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Meat, 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Vegetable. (c) 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken-breast halves, cut on the diagonal into 1/8-inch-thick slices • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced • 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 3-inch pieces • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper • 8-ounce sliced mushrooms • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced • 1 lime, cut into wedges 1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken, garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until chicken loses its pink color throughout, stirring constantly. Transfer chicken to bowl. 2. To same skillet, add asparagus, salt, pepper, remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons water, and cook 3 minutes or until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and cook 1 minute. Return chicken to skillet; add green onions and remaining ginger and cook 1 minute. Serve with lime wedges. Serves 4. Each serving About 195 calories, 9g total fat (1g saturated), 49mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 24g protein. (c) 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. All rights reserved
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Brain Teaser I am white when I am dirty, and black when I am clean. What am I? SEE ANSWER ON PAGE 9
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Create Fake Spills for April Fool’s Day “A mess is the sign of a good time” is one of my mantras in life. That is, as in disorder after a party or craft project. But spills? Not that kind of mess. Grape juice on white carpet, chocolate milk on a child’s party dress, coffee spilled on my lap during a flight. No one likes to accidentally spill or be spilled on. Except on April Fool’s Day! This fun caper of placing “fake” spills around the house, office or school, fools, surprises and, above all, creates spontaneous laughter. We all know, you can’t have too much of that in your life! Fool friends and family into thinking that ketchup really spilled on the kitchen floor, or that fingernail polish is dripping down the side of an upholstered chair. The ingredients are basic for this clean “messy” prank: household glue, acrylic paint and props appropriate to enhance the spill.
Here’s how: 1. Choose an empty container, cup or jar as the prop for your spill. For example, an empty juice box, a coffee mug or a mustard jar works well. Wash it thoroughly. 2. In a small paper cup, stir food coloring (for translucent spills) or acrylic paint (for opaque spills) into 1/2 cup of white household glue. Or, if you have a wide-
mouth prop, combine directly in it. When adding the paint or food coloring, try to imitate the color of the product that was previously in the container. Mix colors to get an authentic effect. 3. Place plastic wrap or parchment paper on a flat surface. Set the prop you have chosen on its side on plastic wrap or parchment paper. Carefully pour the glue mixture onto the plastic wrap or paper next to the spout or edge of the prop in such a way that it simulates a real spill. If you stirred the glue mixture in the prop, slowly pour it out and set the prop on its side next to the spill. Add realistic touches as part of the spill, such as mini marshmallows for a spilled mug of hot chocolate, or a wooden stick for an ice-cream bar. 4. Keep out of reach until completely dry, up to 24-36 hours. Remove the “spill” from the plastic wrap or paper. Check to make sure it is dry underneath. You don’t want a real spill on your hands! Finally, it’s time place your fake spill in the perfect spot to surprise your friends, family, or even a teacher on Wednesday, April 1. (c) 2020 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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Crossword Answer
WordSearch Answer
Sudoku Answer
Inspirational Quote of the Week
Brain Teaser Answer
“Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” — Amy Poehler
blackboard.
Weeky Joke
Q: How many tickles does it take to make an Octopus laugh? A: Ten-tickles..
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TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. “The Bionic Woman” 2. Franklin Roosevelt 3. The Seine River 4. Drew Barrymore
New VA Patient Advocate System The Department of Veterans Affairs has trained 8,300 employees to serve as patient advocates. The Patient Advocate Tracking System Replacement (PATS-R) program is now up and running in all facilities around the country. It replaces the old Patient Representative System that had patient reps with limited powers. What this new more hands-on system offers veterans is more immediate care and
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sometimes immediate answers. In the past, either you or someone on your medical team would speak to your advocate, who would research the problem, sending emails to the various departments involved. Eventually an answer would come back. Now, after a lot of research into what is really needed, you’ll talk to one of the 8,300 medical staff who have been trained to get a faster resolution to your problem. Even better, this advocate can often solve your problem right then and there, without even asking anyone else. And it’s not just your individual issue that gets noticed. The PATS-R program will track and spot problems that are reported by others at any medical facility. If there’s a trend at your facility or any other in the country, it will
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get attention across all the departments in all facilities. If you want to give a big thumbs-up to someone on the medical staff or about an experience you’ve had, that will be noticed as well. The PATS-R program is one of the VA secretary’s priorities. The others are implementing the MISSION Act; hooking the VA up to civilian health care providers and pharmacies, as well as making timely payments to those; improving hiring, IT, procurement and financial transactions; and suicide prevention. To keep your finger on the pulse of what’s going on at VA, watch its blog: www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage. Put any topic of interest in the search box and there’s sure to be a blog about it. (c) 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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