Page 22 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, June 10, 2022 SCAMS | FROM PAGE 6 • If you decide to make a purchase, pay with a credit card, PayPal or other method that offers purchase protections. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken recent Wildlife Control and Tree Service 24-Hour Service 1. On June 10, 1898, the U.S. Marines landed where in Cuba? 2. In the early 1900’s what was nicknamed the “Beaneaters,” “Pilgrims” and “Plymouth Rocks”? 3. Legally, Queen Elizabeth II owns every one of what type of bird in the UK? 4. According to Guinness World Records, who are the two country artists with over five decades on the Hot Country Songs chart? 5. June 11 is National Corn on the Cob Day; which country produces the most corn: Brazil, China or USA? 6. Goldfish belong in what fish family? 7. What common English word is a loanword from Finland? 8. On June 12, 1931, gangster Al Capone was charged with conspiracy to violate what laws? 9. In what Massachusetts city is the International Volleyball Hall of Fame? 10. Queen Elizabeth II was the first British royal family member to send an email – in what year: 1976, 1984 or 1997? 11. In what building would you find a bailey, a bastion and a bulwark? 12. On June 13, 1898, what territory was formed that now has Whitehorse as its capital? 13. The noodle soup pho is what country’s unofficial national dish? 14. On June 14, 1777, what group stated, “Resolved, that the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation”? 15. What was the “Curse of the Bambino”? 16. On June 15, 1994, what country and city-state (both in the Mediterranean area) started full diplomatic relations? 17. In what would you find spindrift, a curl and a trough? 18. Which monarch reigned longer, Queen Elizabeth II or Queen Victoria? 19. What shortstop from California had over 200 hits in 1997? 20. On June 16, 1893, what treat containing molasses, peanuts and popcorn was invented? ANSWERS ADVERTISEMENT MHA MK#TO061819r-3 A8GB9 The Malden Housing Authority, the Awarding Authority, invites sealed bids from General Contractors for the Fire Restoration Project in building units #170 consisting of one-bedroom single family unit and #172 consisting of one four-bedroom single family unit, at 170-176 Newland Street Malden, MA 02148, in accordance with the documents prepared by MKA Architecture, LLC, 1 Holden Street, Brookline, MA 02445. The Project consists of the restoration of two units in building #39 as shown on the Drawings and described in the Specifications. The Work, including all alternates for the project, is estimated to cost $280,000. Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J and to minimum wage rates as required M.G.L. c.l49 §§26 to 27H and Davis-Bacon. Electronic Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 7, 2022. All bids shall be submitted electronically online at www.Projectdog.com no later than the date and time specified above. Hard copy bids will not be accepted by the Awarding Authority. Tutorials, instructions and videos on how to complete the electronic bid documents are available online as well as in the Instructions to Bidders. For assistance, call Projectdog, Inc at 978-499-9014 (M - F 8:30AM - 5PM). General bids shall be accompanied by a bid deposit that is not less than five (5%) of the greatest possible bid amount (considering all alternates), and made payable to Malden Housing Authority. Bid forms and contract documents will be available on 6/8/2022 for download at www.Projectdog.com or for pick-up at: Projectdog, Inc, 18 Graf Road, Suite 8 Newburyport, MA 978-499-9014 (M-F 8:30AM - 5PM). Go to www.Projectdog.com and click Sign Up for free, or login with your existing account. Enter Project Code #850567 in the project locator box. Select “Acquire Documents” to download documents, review a hard copy at Projectdog’s physical location, or request a free project CD. A pre-bid conference and site visit will be held at 10:00 A.M, June 21, 2022 beginning at the Malden Housing Authority property located at 275 Newland St, Malden, MA 02148 and the site address above. Fully Insured 781-269-0914 action against these scams, stopping the operators of a scheme that preyed on families and friends of incarcerated individuals who rely on phone calls to stay in touch with their incarcerated loved ones – particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person visitations were suspended. A settlement was also reached by the FTC and the Florida Attorney General’s Office with a company that scammed prisoners and their families by charging them for magazine subscriptions that either showed up late or not at all. Any consumers who feel they may have been scammed by these deceptive practices are encouraged to file a complaint online with the Attorney General’s Office. 1. Guantánamo Bay 2. The Boston American League team 3. Swans 4. George Jones and Dolly Parton 5. USA 6. Carp 7. Sauna 8. Prohibition 9. Holyoke 10. 1976 11. A castle 12. Yukon 13. Viet Nam 14. The Continental Congress 15. After Babe Ruth left Boston in 1918, the Red Sox did not win a World Series until 2004. 16. Israel and Vatican City 17. A wave 18. Queen Elizabeth II (Victoria reigned for 63 years, whereas Elizabeth has reigned for over 70 years.) 19. Nomar Garciaparra 20. Cracker Jack (introduced at Chicago’s first World’s Fair)
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