THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022 Page 15 GBL | FROM Page 4 1. On March 11, 1927, the Roxy Theatre opened with the silent fi lm “The Love of Sunya,” which starred what actress whose name includes a bird’s name? 2. What brainy AngloScottish dog breed has a two-word name? 3. What was Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s fi rst perfume launch? 4. On March 12, 1857, in Concord, Mass., what abolitionist spoke who would later be memorialized in a marching song? 5. What 1973 dystopian fi lm with a name including a color is set in the year 2022? 6. Do toads migrate? 7. What sport is focused on in the 1944 fi lm “National Velvet”? 8. On March 13, 2020, what sports event was postponed from April 20 to September 14? 9. Where was St. Patrick born: Roman Britain, Ireland or Burgundy, France? 10. On March 14, 1794, what Massachusetts native patented the cotAnswers ton gin? 11. Do sloths move slowly because they prefer sleeping? 12. What is known as “The Emerald Isle”? 13. On March 15, 1820, Massachusetts offi cially lost what state? 14. What U.S. government electoral process involves 538 people? 15. What word meaning clothes made of denim is derived from the Hindi language? 16. On March 16, 1621, reportedly, Samoset befriended the Plymouth Colony pilgrims; why was he able to speak English? 17. The world’s fastest public train, the Shanghai Maglev, is powered by what? 18. What is the smallest known animal with a backbone: bird, frog or mouse? 19. What country earned the most medals at the 2022 Winter Olympics? 20. Why does Suffolk County in Massachusetts celebrate Evacuation Day on March 17? Super Cheap Smartphone Plans for Scrimping Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you direct me to some really cheap wireless smartphone plans for seniors who don’t use much data? I use my smartphone primarily for texting and talking but need some data for checking my email and a few other things when I’m away from Wi-Fi. Right now, I pay $30 per month but am looking for a better deal. Senior Scrimper Dear Scrimper, There are several super cheap wirelesses providers I can recommend for older smartphone users who are looking to save money by paring down their cell phone plan. Here are three of the cheapest options available that you can switch to without sacrifi cing the quality of your service. Cheapest Wireless Plans For extremely light smartphone data users, the very cheapest wireless plan available today is through Tello (Tello. com), which lets you build your own plan based on your needs or budget. For as little as $6 per month you can get unlimited texting, 100 minutes of talk time and 500 megabytes (MB) of high-speed data. Increases in talk time or data can be added in $1 increments. Tello uses the T-Mobile network and gives you the option to bring your existing phone or purchase a new device, while keeping your same phone number if you wish. If you want to keep your phone, it must be unlocked. Just enter your phone’s ID (press *#06# on your keypad to get it) on Tello’s website to make sure that it’s compatible with the network. Another super cheap plan to consider is the annual prepaid plan offered through Boost Mobile (BoostMobile.com). For only $100 per year (or $8.33 per month) this plan provides unlimited talk, text and 1 gigabyte (GB) of 5G or 4G data each month. If you need more data, their $150 annual plan (or $12.50/month) gets you 5 GB. Boost Mobile uses the T-Mobile and AT&T networks and lets you use your existing phone (if compatible) or buy a new one. And a third option to look into is Mint Mobile (MintMobile.com), which is recommended by Consumer Reports and has one of the best values for a cheap plan. Mint off ers a $15 per month plan (plus taxes & fees) that provides unlimited talk and text, and 4 GB of 5G/4G data each month. They too use the T-Mobile network and will let you use your existing phone (if compatible) or buy a new one. Lifeline Program If your income is low enough, another option you should check into is the Lifeline Assistance Program. This is a federal program that provides a $9.25 monthly subsidy that could go towards your phone or internet service. To qualify, you’ll need to show that you’re receiving certain types of government benefi ts such as Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), SSI, public housing assistance, veterans’ pension and survivors’ benefi t, or live on federally recognized Tribal lands. Or, if your annual household income is at or below 135 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines – $17,388 for one person, or $23,517 for two – you’re also eligible. To check your eligibility or apply, visit LifelineSupport.org. If you do qualify, contact a wireless provider in your area that participates in the Lifeline program and sign up for service with them. You can also ask your current company to apply your Lifeline benefi t to a service you are already getting, if it off ers the benefi t. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. High, Revere High, Chelsea High and Lynn. The coach was Malden High Head Coach Rin Van. With the latest State Championship by McNulty, Coach Van has now coached THREE State Champions. Two of the State Titles were captured by the same wrestler, Yohani Costa, in 2018 and 2019 ion the 158 lb. weight classes. "It's a great accomplishment and Corynne deserves all that comes her way," Coach Van said. "She is a very hard worker." Corynne, accompanied by her family, was honored at Malden City Hall recently, when Mayor Gary Christenson presented her an offi cial city citation, commemorating her State Championship. "It is so impressive to win a State Championship as an individual or as a team," said Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness and Athletics Charlie Conefrey, who was in Framingham to witness the State Title Match, "but to accomplish what Corynne has done at such a young age is simply amazing. We can't wait to see what she will be able to achieve in the future in the Golden Tornado program." LEGISLATION | FROM Page 7 proactively upgrade the transmission and distribution grid to improve reliability and resilience and accommodate the anticipated signifi cant shift to renewable forms of energy. • Invests in long-term energy storage to help the Commonwealth’s transition to renewable energy. • Provides thousands of good-paying jobs with a focus on ensuring access and opportunity for everyone. • Creates a Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) high school off shore wind credential training pilot program through which DESE would reimburse school districts for each student that obtains the credential. The legislation creates parity between electric and natural gas, imposing a charge for natural gas consumers to support renewable energy, similar to the charge electric customers currently pay. At a little over $1 a month for the average customer, this is estimated to collect $23 million a year over the next 10 years to support the Commonwealth’s transition to clean energy. By diversifying the Commonwealth’s energy portfolio, Massachusetts will become more energy independent and less reliant on imported natural gas that is susceptible to volatile price spikes, thereby helping to stabilize ratepayer bills in the long term. 1. Gloria Swanson 2. Border collie 3. Chanel No. 5 4. John Brown (“John Brown’s Body”) 5. “Soylent Green” 6. Yes; in spring they come out of hibernation and head for their breeding pond. 7. Steeplechase (horse racing) 8. The Boston Marathon 9. Roman Britain 10. Eli Whitney 11. No; because they have a very low-calorie diet, making for a slow metabolic rate 12. Ireland 13. Maine 14. The Electoral College 15. Dungarees 16. He had learned it from English ship captains trading in his home area of Maine. 17. Magnetic levitation 18. Frog (paedophryne amanuensis) 19. Norway 20. On that day in 1776 the British had to evacuate Boston.
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