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• When the Spanish Franciscan priest Father Have Started
Junipero Serra founded the San Juan
Capistrano Mission in 1776, he named it Fighting
in honor of Saint John of Capistrano, Italy,
a theologian who led a crusade against ---
Ottoman Empire invaders in 1456 at 70
years of age. By 1806, the mission sheltered DEAR PAW’S
1,000+ people, 10,000 head of cattle, and an
ornate mission church. Every year on March CORNER: My
19, the “Miracle of the Swallows” occurs
when migratory American cliff swallows two cats, Mitsy
finish a 6,000-mile (10,000-km) flight from
their winter home Goya, Argentina. The tiny Reconnecting With and Bitsy, got
birds, measuring just 5.1 inches (13 cm) in aYloonugr wSeenllifoorr Dneoagrly five years. Bitsy is
length, depart Goya every February 18 and DEA1R1 yPeAaWrs’SolCdO, RabNoEuRt: sMixyyears older than
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the swallows circle the city and begin their bhruaecnvaeniusitnsimeggeaoI’tivnonCeewgw.ba,oelbAkeunnlhsb,iinmcuaoe.qnsnBssuduuaemtnhrtdeoqhdibwusaewyrde,eiatlohNyr IeswtoMpeitx?ic-o- Cara
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Siena, an Italian priest who died in 1444. DEAjuRstDrOeUceGn: tlGyivsitnagrteHdatcahfetter years of tran-
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there in 1966 at the Swing Auditorium, an conditions can
establishment that was destroyed by an Bitsy irritable,
airplane crash on September 11, 1981. The
late president Lyndon B. Johnson worked maytitrireedmaornedeajusilsyt onnoytoiunr twhaelksmood to hang out
as an elevator doorman at the city’s Platt aans dsnmawpapiytihlynoMatsirhtesespydo.indLdwikthoeewncohimseemw,aanMsdasitsy could be de-
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selected to the NHL The winner will win a gift basket with gift as hundreds of movies have been filmed
All-Star Game the cerficates and products from around town. there, and it was home to the world’s largest
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2. Name “The Fight valued at over $300! 1910 and 1922. Ironically, the soap opera
Doctor” who served as Muhammad Ali’s phy- “Santa Barbara” was not filmed there, but
sician and cornerman from 1962-77. Name: _______________________________________ rather 89 miles (143 km) east in Burbank.
3. The Carolina Courage, Philadelphia PhNoanmeeN: u__m_b__e_r:______________________________________________________ Santa Barbara is also noteworthy as the
Charge and San Diego CyberRays were NaPmhoenfeorNtuhme bBeoro:_k__st_o_r_e_: _________________________ city where the Motel 6 chain was founded in
teams in what women’s soccer league that __N_a_m__e_f_o_r_th__e_B_o_o_k_s_t_o_re_:______________________________ 1962, offering rooms at $6 per night.
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4. What is the bowling term for a ball that ___________________________________________________ • The honor of the oldest state capital in the
crosses over to the other side of the head United States belongs to Santa Fe, New
pin opposite the side it was thrown? Contestants must be 21 or older. Entries must be submitted by 9/29/21 to Mexico, a city founded in 1610. It’s also the
5. Name the journalist/sportswriter whose the book store located at 322 State Street, Weiser. capital with the highest elevation at 7,199
column “Hey, Rube” appeared on ESPN.com feet (2,194 m) above sea level, and home
from 2000-05? The book store will retain ownership of all name enteries submitted. to the oldest surviving church, San Miguel
6. What sanctioning body for the motorsport Mission, built in the early 1600s. Before
of drag racing was founded by Wally Parks MISCELLANEOUS the Europeans came to North America, the
in 1951? natives called the area “White Shell Water
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Victor Kiam was principal owner of what NFL Call the Treasure Valley Villa Real de la Santa Fe de San Francisco
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“alamo.” In 1836, it was the site of the Battle
of the Alamo in the midst of the Texas fight
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SAN- CITIES (continued): U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states
for ratification. Ten were ratified and are known
Mexican general Santa Anna marched as the Bill of Rights.
1,500 troops into the area to reclaim
Texas and a 10-day battle ensued * On Sept. 21, 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of
against about 100 Texans. The 100 science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. In
soldiers were completely wiped out, 1895, he published his classic novel “The Time
including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie. Machine” about a man who journeys to the fu-
Before falling into great disrepair, the ture. The book was a success, as was “The War
chapel served as a grocery store. In of the Worlds” (1898).
1905, the state of Texas purchased what
was left of the compound and began * On Sept. 20, 1881, Chester Arthur is inaugu- WONDERFUL WORDS:
preservation. The site receives about rated, becoming the third person to serve as MEDICAL TERMS
2.5 million visitors annually president in that year. In March, President Ruth-
erford Hayes turned over the reins of govern- Follow along as Tidbits delves into the
• The city of San Fernando, California is ment to James Garfield, who was assassinated etymology of several medical terms.
completely surrounded by the city of Los July 2 by a crazed gunman. Arthur, the vice
Angeles. Other cities in the San Fernando president, was sworn in the next day. • Many medical terms are formed from a
Valley agreed to be annexed by Los prefix, root word, and suffix, Greek or Latin
Angeles in the 1910s to receive access * On Sept. 26, 1928, work begins at Chicago’s in origin. A prefix, such as “endo” (within),
to L.A.’s abundant water supply created new Galvin Manufacturing Corporation. In 1930, “trans” (across), or “peri” (surrounding) is
by a new aqueduct. San Fernando was Galvin would introduce the Motorola radio, the linked to the root word, for example, “cardio”
able to reject the annexation because first mass-produced car radio. (The name had (heart), “brachi” (arm), or “steth,” (chest),
of their own plentiful groundwater two parts: “motor,” evoking cars, and “ola” de- with the addition of a suffix such as “itis”
supply. The city is named for the nearby rived from “Victrola” record players.) (inflammation), “megaly” (enlargement),
mission that in turn was named for Saint or “oma” (tumor). “Pericarditis” means
Ferdinand of Spain, who was the King of * On Sept. 24, 1968, CBS airs the first episode “inflammation of the outer layer of the heart.”
Spain in the 13th century. of the pioneer newsmagazine show “60 Min-
utes,” which would become the longest-running • A gastroenterologist is a doctor who
prime-time show in American television history. specializes in treating the stomach (gastro)
The first episode featured coverage of the Rich- and intestines (entero).
ard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey presidential
campaigns. • The term encephalitis combines the
prefix “encephalo” and “itis” to describe
* On Sept. 23, 1992, Manon Rheaume becomes inflammation of the brain.
the first woman to play in men’s North American
pro sports leagues when she takes the ice for • The suffix –otomy or –tomy indicates a surgical
the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason procedure that has an incision, from the
game. Greek word “tomia,” which means “to cut.”
For example, a craniotomy requires the
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windpipe, in order to insert a tube to allow
airflow to the lungs. When a muscle is cut, it’s
known as a myotomy, while a thoracotomy
is an incision into the chest.

• Ancient physicians thought that the arteries
served as air ducts in the body rather than
as conveyors of blood. As a result, they
assigned the Greek word “arteria,” meaning
“air holder,” to these vessels.

• When the medical team says “STAT,” they
mean “act urgently or rush.” This term
comes from the Latin word “statum,” which
means “immediately.”

• We say “Cat Scan,” but this procedure is
really a CT scan, which is the acronym for a
computerized tomography scan. It combines
a series of X-rays taken from all different
angles around the body. The machine then
utilizes computer processing to create a
cross-sectional picture of the inside of the
body. (continued)

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1. TELEVISION: What is Yogi Bear’s home in MEDICAL TERMS
the animated “The Yogi Bear Show”?
2. GAMES: How many answers are possible in (continued):
the Magic 8-Ball game?
3. LITERATURE: What is the Grinch’s home in Each image, or “slice,” shows a two-
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”? dimensional scan of the body part, and the
4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is a penny computer stacks them on top of each other
mostly made of? to create a detailed image. The CT scan
5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country can locate a tumor, a blood clot, internal
that borders the United Kingdom? injuries and bleeding, fractures, nodules
6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What kind of crea- and masses, among many other ailments.
ture is a mandrill?
7. MOVIES: Which rock group does The Dude • An MRI also provides images of the inside
hate in “The Big Lebowski”? of the body, but by means of a magnetic
8. FOOD & DRINK: In which decade did the field and computer-generated radio waves.
first Taco Bell open? Magnetic Resonance Imaging realigns the
9. MUSIC: Which city is the setting for Emi- body’s water molecules, which radio waves
nem’s “8 Mile”? stimulate to produce signals that are used to
10. AD SLOGANS: What product is advertised create cross-sectional images. It’s different
as being “good to the last drop”? from a CT scan, because it doesn’t use
X-rays or radiation. MRI’s are frequently
(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. used to diagnose brain and spinal cord
ailments, but can also detect multiple
sclerosis, stroke, tumors, abnormalities of
the organs, and problems with bones and
joints.

• An EEG and an EKG both measure electrical
impulses in the body, but
they measure the activity
of different body parts. An
Electroencephalogram, or
EEG, detects the activity
in the brain, while the
Electrocardiogram, EKG,
measures the activity of the
heart. An EEG is one of the
main tests used to diagnose
epilepsy or other brain
disorder, while an EKG can
indicate if parts of the heart are
too large or are overworked.

• If you’re trying to understand the
instructions on a prescription,
the abbreviation b.i.d. means
“twice a day,” from the Latin
“bis in die.” If the scrip reads
q.d., that’s short for “once a
day,” translated from the Latin
“quaque die.” If you are to take
the medication three times a
day, the abbreviation is t.i.d.,
(Latin “ter in die”), and four
times a day will be written as
q.i.d., (Latin “quater in die.”).

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By Lucie Winborne SAN FRANCISCO
* Christopher Havens, a high school dropout and
convicted murderer, taught himself advanced • The name of the city of San Francisco is a
mathematics and solved a decades-old math tribute to Giovanni di Bernardone, better
puzzle involving “continued fractions” while in known as the Italian Catholic friar Saint
prison. He then published his findings in an inter- Francis of Assisi. The Bay there was
national advanced math journal in January 2020. discovered in 1769, but a fort wasn’t built
until 1776, followed by a mission in 1797.
* The Grand Canyon is so big that it creates its An official settlement wasn’t founded until
own weather. 1835, but it wasn’t called San Francisco
then, but rather Yerba Buena, named for a
* In August 1971, the Pittsburgh Pirates became native herb found in abundance in the area.
the first professional team to have all nine play- It remained Yerba Buena until 1847, when
ers in the lineup be of Black or Latino descent. the population was about 800. When gold
was discovered in the area in 1848, people
* World War II German interrogator Hanns flocked to San Francisco by the thousands,
Scharff’s unusual techniques for extracting and by 1849, the population had reached
information -- which included sharing his wife’s 25,000.
homemade baked goods, cracking jokes, unsu-
pervised nature walks and afternoon tea -- were • The discovery of silver in 1859 increased the
so successful that the U.S. military later incorpo- appeal of the area, along with the completion
rated them into their own interrogation schools. of the trans-continental railroad in 1869.

* The blood in that infamous “Psycho” shower • The first of San Francisco’s cable cars went
scene was actually chocolate syrup. into service in 1873 on Clay Street. By this
time, nearly 150,000 residents called the
* Because it turns yellow when fully ripe, the Per- city home, and by 1900, that number had
sian lime is not commonly found in markets, as doubled.
it gets confused for lemons, but is used for most
commercial purposes. • One of the worst natural disasters in U.S.
history occurred early on the morning
* Hungarian composer Franz Liszt received so of April 18, 1906, when an earthquake
many requests for locks of his hair that he bought measuring 8.25 on the Richter scale struck
a dog and sent fur clippings instead. San Francisco. Although the earthquake
caused widespread destruction, the fires
* The Bible is the most commonly stolen book in that came afterward were worse. With the
the world. tremors destroying the city’s water mains,
firefighters had no way to battle the blazes
* Pill bugs, also known as roly-polys, are not throughout the city. By the end of three days
insects but rather crustaceans. They breathe of out-of-control fires, 3,000 people had lost
through gills and are more closely related to their lives, and 250,000 of the city’s 400,000
shrimp and lobsters than other bugs. residents were homeless. More than 28,000
buildings covering nearly 500 city blocks
were destroyed, with damages estimated at
$500 million in 1906 dollars.

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* “To mark the end on a roll of
tape, save your bread tabs. Stick
one on the tape end and it will be
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Listen Up: Engage Your Brain Veterans Village Making
With Podcasts Progress

Have you ever listened to a podcast? A podcast The first customer to purchase one of the tiny homes was a town police officer who’d been
is a digital audio or video file that you can ac- sent to investigate a complaint about the parking lot being full of construction materials.
cess from the internet. They’re often in a series “I own the lot,” said Sarge.
that you can tune into one at a time, almost like The officer nodded. “Then do what you want.”
radio on demand. They’re usually associated He stepped over to the first tiny home and peeked in. Within a half hour, the officer had cho-
with a website where you can find out what’s sen his flooring and exterior cladding, signed a purchase agreement and put down a cash
available and a schedule for new ones. You deposit, the $17 he had in his pocket.
can listen or watch on your computer, phone or David, the homeless veteran foreman of the Veterans Village project, stood gripping the $17
after the officer left.
tablet, but you’ll need an app (application) if you “I’ve just sold my first tiny home,” he said to Sarge, amazed and stunned. “He’ll be back to-
want to download and take it with you, unless morrow with a cashier’s check for the whole thing.”
your phone has one pre-installed. Sarge patted him on the shoulder and headed into the coffee shop, where he pulled out his
One way to find entertaining podcasts is to plug phone and punched in some numbers.
By 10 o’clock the next morning, the second tiny home was also sold, full of custom extras.
one of your areas of interest into a web browser By noon, David was at the counter in the coffee shop, Sarge at his elbow, while he tapped
and add “podcast” to see what comes up. Or as frantically at a calculator and consulted a notebook of costs.
a place to start, look at AARP’s website (www. “Can this be right? Is this possibly be right?”
aarp.org/podcasts) and see what it offers. Right Sarge checked the math, tapping the calculator: sales prices minus cost of materials, minus
now, there are podcasts about various scams, carpenter wages, minus, minus, minus, until he hit grand total.
“That’s right.”
protecting your finances and high prescrip- David slumped onto a stool. “Sell two more tiny homes and I’ll be able to put something down
tion-drug prices, all worth a listen. Scroll to the on that land,” he said, “before it’s gone.”
Sarge ran a hand down his jaw, considering the secret he’d been keeping. Then he pulled a
bottom of the page for instructions. much-folded savings bank statement from his back pocket and handed it to David.
If you search the internet for podcasts, you’ll “This is from the old vets here,” Sarge said, “plus their families, plus many others, plus a state
find vintage radio programs, celebrities, financial grant, to help you get Veterans Village started. For you to buy the land and pay cash. You’ll
information, stories from history, news, brain own it outright.”
stretchers, sports themes, stress reduction and
so much more. There must be hundreds of thou- (c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.
sands of podcasts out there to choose from. Try
a search for “podcasts for seniors” to see what

surprises pop up.
Another way to keep your brain stretched is with
online classes, called MOOCs, which stands for
massive open online courses. There are thou-
sands you can audit for free, attending remotely

without ever leaving home. You don’t receive
credit for audited classes. Coursera (www.cour-
sera.org) is your go-to source for online learn-

ing. (At this writing, it lists 1,782 free courses
from 200 universities.) Or see Edx (www.edx.
org), co-founded by Harvard and MIT, for infor-
mation on their 3,000 classes to audit for free.
For more listings, see MOOCs at www.mooc.

org.

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Trivia Answers Sports Quiz Answers
1. Pelle Lindbergh.
1. Jellystone Park 2. Ferdie Pacheco.
2. 20 3. Women’s United Soccer Association
3. Mount Crumpit (WUSA).
4. Zinc coated with copper 4. Brooklyn.
5. Ireland 5. Hunter S. Thompson.
6. A monkey 6. National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
7. The Eagles 7. The New England Patriots.
8. 1960s (1962)
9. Detroit
10. Maxwell House coffee

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SAN FRANCISCO (continued): ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Mars, your ruling
planet, helps you deal with career challenges
• San Francisco suffered two outbreaks of bubonic plague in the early 1900s, with the first in a way that reflects some of your own hid-
claiming 122 lives between 1900 and 1904, and another 190 between 1907 and 1909. The den strengths. This impresses some important
1906 earthquake not only rendered people homeless, but thousands of rats as well, which led decision-makers.
to rat infestations in refugee camps established for the homeless, contributing to the spread TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your strong
of the plague. Bovine will, combined with your romantic
nature (you are ruled by Venus), helps turn a
• Construction on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge began in 1933, when 3.25 million cubic feet of romance with a potential for problems into one
dirt were excavated to seat the bridge’s 12-story-tall anchorages. The structure spans 1.7 with more-positive possibilities.
miles (2.74 km) across the narrow strait where San Francisco Bay opens up to the Pacific GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Mercury’s influ-
Ocean. Engineers suspended a safety net under the bridge during construction, 10 feet (3.05 ence creates some unsettling moments, but
m) wider than the bridge, an action that saved the lives of 19 men who fell off the bridge nothing that you can’t live with. You’ll soon
while building trusses. However, even with the safety precaution, 11 men were killed during learn more about that major change that is
the construction while moving a catwalk. The bridge was originally to be painted in blue and about to be revealed.
yellow stripes, but when the architect saw the steel pieces primered in an orange color, the CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Opportunities
decision was changed to what is officially called “international orange.” In the 1930s, long for you are like the phases of the Moon: con-
before the danger of lead-based paint was known, the bridge was coated with it. In 1965, the stantly appearing and reappearing. So, cheer
colossal task of removing all the lead-based paint began, a project that would take 30 years. up. The opportunity you think you let slip by
will be replaced by another.
• The Presidio of San Francisco was built in 1776 as a Spanish fort, but was taken over by the LEO (July 23 to August 22) An opportunity
U.S. military in 1846 at the start of the Mexican-American War. It remained an American military that you hoped would open up for you re-
fortress until 1994. Now a National Historic landmark, the site is home to 350 historically- mains closed. Stop wasting time scratching at
significant buildings. it. Something else you’ll like will soon make
itself apparent and accessible.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Con-
gratulations. You’ll soon hear some positive
feedback for all the hard work you recently put
into a project. A Pisces could soon swim into
your personal life.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Some-
one whose friendship you felt you had to write
off will try to revive it. What you do is up to
you. But don’t do it without giving it consider-
able thought.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A
job-related plan might need to be reworked to
allow for changes. Lucky for you that Saturn
remains a strong influence that can help you
focus on getting it done right.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December
21) This is a good time to move into areas of
self-discovery. You might be surprised about
who you really are and how you really relate
to those around you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
Expect to confront someone who will make an
unwelcome request. Stand by your resolve to
do the right thing no matter what “persuasion”
might be offered.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
A friendly competition could become more
contentious than you expected. Take time out
to discuss the reasons behind this unexpected
change, and act accordingly.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You have
a wonderful mind for solving mysteries, so
you should feel confident about solving the
one developing very close to you. An unlikely
source offers help.
BORN THIS WEEK: You’re a great host or
hostess. You love being with people, and
you’re very good about planning all sorts of
social events that bring folks together.

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1. Is the book of Joel in the Old Testa- BIBLE TRIVIA Tomato and Basil Onion Soup
ment or New Testament or neither? ANSWERS: 1) Old; 2) 70 times seven; 3)
2. What was the Lord’s answer when Esther; 4) Samson; 5) Damascus; 6) 12 Homegrown tomatoes soon will be nothing but
Peter asked, “How oft shall my broth- a pleasant memory. But before they are, why
er sin against me, and I forgive him”? not stir up a pot of this wonderful soup? It’s
Once, Thrice, Seven, 70 times seven perfect for all of us tomato and basil fans!
3. What’s the only book of the Bible
(KJV) in which the name of God is not 1 cup finely chopped onion
mentioned? Ruth, Ezra, Esther, Amos 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can reduced-fat tomato soup
4. From Judges 14, what man offered 30 1 cup water
changes of garments for solving a rid- 3 cups peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes
dle? Moses, Samson, Peter, Solomon 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 2 tea-
5. To what city was Saul traveling near spoons dried basil
when he heard the voice of Jesus? An-
tioch, Damascus, Paphos, Rome In a large saucepan sprayed with butter-fla-
6. From 1 Kings 4, how many governors vored cooking spray, saute onion for 6-8
did King Solomon have? 12, 61, 100, minutes. Stir in tomato soup and water. Bring
192 mixture to a boil. Stir in tomatoes and basil.
Lower heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes,
Comments? More Trivia? Gift ideas? stirring occasionally. Makes 4 (1 1/4 cup)
Visit www.TriviaGuy.com servings.

(c) 2021 King Features Synd., Inc. TIP: 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes can be
used in place of fresh tomatoes.

* Each serving equals: 109 calories, 1g fat, 2g
protein, 23g carb., 300mg sodium, 3g fiber;
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Starch.

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Photo Credit: Disney+
Photo Caption: Peyton Elizabeth Lee in
“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.”

“Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.” (TV-PG) -- As the trend of TV reboots contin-
ues, we now have this updated version of the early ‘90s sitcom “Doogie
Howser, M.D.” This time around the teenaged physician is a girl who’s bal-
ancing hospital rounds with time off surfing with friends in her home state
of Hawaii. The 10-episode series stars 17-year-old Peyton Elizabeth Lee (who isn’t actually Hawaiian, so slight casting fail there). The original
theme song now played on ukulele is a nice nostalgic touch. (Disney+)

“Sweet Girl” (R) -- In a very timely plot, Jason Momoa plays Ray Cooper, a Pittsburgh blue-collar worker who loses his young wife to cancer.
Blaming a pharmaceutical company’s CEO for his wife’s death after the company pulls a life-saving medication from the market, Ray vows
vengeance against him. His teenaged daughter, Rachel, insinuates herself into Ray’s violent attacks, and the two soon find themselves fleeing
authorities. Fair warning, there are lots of graphic fight scenes that are painful to watch. But a plot twist changes the whole dynamic of the film,
so you may end up watching it twice. (Netflix)

“9/11: Inside the President’s War Room” (NR)-- With all the previous documentaries that have come out over nearly 20 years, it’s hard to
imagine there is still unseen footage, but such is the claim by the BBC production team bringing this doc just prior to the anniversary of 9/11.
Narrated by Jeff Daniels, the film centers on the vantage points of President George Bush’s main advisers in the 12 hours following the Twin
Tower strikes, from Vice President Dick Cheney and national security adviser Condoleezza Rice, to the president’s Secret Sservice detail, his
press secretary and the pilot of Air Force One. Hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and archived film give a new insight into the deci-
sion-makers on that horrific day. (Apple TV+)

“First Wives Club” (TV-14) -- This BET original series isn’t really a reboot of the hugely successful 1996 movie, it’s more like a reinterpretation of
it in episodic form. It still focuses on three long-time friends who all find themselves divorcing their cheating or otherwise dubious husbands at
the same time, but that’s where the similarities end. The jokes fall flat and the writing is uninspiring. Singer Jill Scott is dynamic, but her talents
are underutilized here. (BET+)

In Case You Missed It
“I Don’t Like Mondays” (NR) -- This 2006 documentary tells the story of 16-year-old Brenda Spencer, who perpetrated America’s first mass
school shooting. The 1979 tragedy inspired the pop song “I Don’t Like Mondays” by the Boomtown Rats, written for Spencer’s stated reason
for why she began shooting that morning in San Diego. The film covers events up to and including her 2005 parole hearing, mostly through
interviews with childhood survivors of the event, family members of those killed, police on scene and her own parents. What is unexpected is
the shocking number of times that Spencer was repeatedly failed by adults who could have changed the course of her life, and how the public’s
focus on her statement overshadowed the full story. (Prime Video)

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DIVAS ON A DIME
By Patti Diamond

Photo Credit: www.JasonCoblentz.com
Photo Caption: Bean dips like this healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Dip can be kept in the fridge until needed.

Bean Dips Make Easy After-School Snacking

As the new school year kicks into high gear, we’ve got so much on our plates that we hardly have time to put food on them. Such times call for effortless snacky noshes, and not
just for the kiddies, but for hungry adults, too.
Having these no-cook dips stashed in the fridge means you’re always ready for your afternoon snack attack. Extra points because they’re healthy, loaded with protein, glu-
ten-free and vegan. Forget the heavy, sticky refried bean dips from our collective past. These dips are light, elegant and refreshing.
A delectable dip is the best way to get everyone on board to eat more veggies. When choosing dippers remember these late summer specialties -- cherry tomatoes, bell pep-
pers, snap peas, zucchini and cucumbers.
Chips and dip go together like “rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong” (musical theater fans totally got that), but consider pita bread, naan, tortillas or hearty chunks of artisan
breads when picking your dippers.
If you decide to cook up some dried beans, here are helpful equivalents: One-half cup of dried beans, after cooking, equals 1 1/2 cups or one (14.5 ounce) can of beans. Thus,
1 cup of dried beans, cooked, equals 3 cups, or two cans of beans, which just happens to be perfect for the recipes below.

LEMONY WHITE BEAN DIP

What You’ll Need:
2 (14.5 ounce) cans white beans, cannellini or great northern
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped,
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh is best, but reconstituted is absolutely fine)
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Here’s How:
Drain and rinse the cans of beans and process in a food processor to desired consistency with the remainingl ingredients.

IN-A-HURRY HUMMUS

What You’ll Need:
2 (14.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Here’s How:
Drain and rinse the cans of beans and process in a food processor to desired consistency with the remaining ingredients. To serve, place in a bowl, use a spoon to make a swirl
in the hummus and drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of additional sweet paprika.

BLACK BEAN DIP WITH A KICK

What You’ll Need:
2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans
1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Season to taste with salt and pepper
Garnish: 1 small tomato and 2 green onions

Here’s How:
Drain and rinse the cans of beans and process in a food processor with the additional ingredients to desired consistency. After processing to your satisfaction, stir in the tomato,
finely chopped, and green onions, sliced.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA DIP (pictured)

What You’ll Need:
2 (14.5 ounce) cans garbanzos, divided
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 cup parsley or basil leaves
1 tablespoon cold water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Garnish: 1 small tomato, 1/4 cup kalamata or black olives

Here’s How:
Drain and rinse the cans of beans, reserving 1/2 cup beans for garnish. Process in a food processor with additional ingredients. (This dip is better when it’s not completely
smooth, so leave some chunky bits.) After blending and plating, garnish the dip with 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped, and 1/4 cup chopped kalamata or black olives, re-
served beans and a generous drizzle of olive oil.
NOTE: Kalamata olives are significantly more expensive than black olives. I’ve made this recipe using both kinds of olives, and both are delicious. But here’s a perfect example
of a small amount of an expensive ingredient used sparingly to serve a lot of people. If you have an antipasto bar in your grocery store, purchase a small quantity of kalamata
olives for this dip, and it’ll be appreciated by a bunch of people.

Next time someone tells you “You’re full of beans,” say “Yes, I am, thank you!” because with these frugal and fabulous recipes, you’re only two cans of beans away from a par-
ty-worthy appetizer or hearty snack anytime. Happy snacking!
***
Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website “Divas On A Dime -- Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous!”
Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at [email protected]

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