The Project 2025 plan for ultra-processed foods
2y ago

The Project 2025 plan for ultra-processed foods

The notoriety surrounding The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” has been around topics like abortion rights, immigration, energy, and education…

Comical Critter Clicks
2y ago

Comical Critter Clicks

We all love comedy, and there’s nothing better than getting some smiles from nature’s critters. Enjoy these fun photos!…

The consequences of "Sell by" food labeling
2y ago

The consequences of "Sell by" food labeling

It's estimated that 3 million tons of food are thrown out annually which stems from confusion over "sell by" dates on food packaging. According to…

Amusement
2y ago

Alpha or beta?

Whether you love cats or prefer dogs, these images make a point about who the alpha is.…

Fascinating geometrical cats
2y ago

Fascinating geometrical cats

Have you seen a square cat? How about a round cat? Here's a collection of geometrical kitties that's fascinating and fun!…

Rest assured, your vote is secret.
2y ago

Rest assured, your vote is secret.

I found this NPR article both timely and informative, especially with the growing concerns surrounding ballot privacy in today's political climate…

Unique steps to reduce school absenteeism
2y ago

Unique steps to reduce school absenteeism

School attendance numbers in the US have never been stellar, and the Pandemic made the situation far worse. To this day, absenteeism remains…

The case for female physicians
2y ago

The case for female physicians

The number of female physicians in the US has steadily grown over the last 50 years. The Women Physicians Congress of the American Medical…

Without conditions or expectations
2y ago

Pledge: Without conditions or expectations

Recently, a guest on a podcast said, “Acts of kindness are valid only if performed without conditions or expectations,” bringing to mind a brief…

How Will It End?
2y ago

Wish: How Will It End?

Will she win? Will he? These seem to be the questions on everyone’s mind leading up to the election. Lots of nail biting happening.

But…

It's better to have loved and lost...
2y ago

It's better to have loved and lost...

It may be a loved one who passes on or an intimate partnership that ends, but grief invariably follows as it's part of the human experience…

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
2y ago

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 10:00am to Sat, 11/02/2024 - 10:00pm

Location

4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
United States
34° 7' 58.0872" N, 118° 16' 49.7964" W
California US
A dangerous hostage situation... or is it?
2y ago

A dangerous hostage situation... or is it?

Glenda has taken over, and there's no escape. Her "hostage" has run out of options…

These homeless people did some incredible things!

These homeless people did some incredible things!

This story touched us. It's about homeless people doing amazing things to help others.

Consider the lesson in this article: Never dismiss…

One man’s trash…
2y ago

One man’s trash…

A 500-year-old engraving by Northern Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer, once rescued from a garbage dump, is now up for auction, with an estimated…

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models
2y ago

LinkedIn is using your data to train AI models

LinkedIn is facing criticism for using user data to train AI models without users’ explicit consent. The platform is collecting information such…

Soaking in the sky
2y ago

Pledge: Soaking in the sky

During the COVID lockdown, several of my gym clients asked that I train them at their homes. One of them, Chris, enjoys the convenience of home…

Para La Cultura
2y ago

Para La Cultura

Fri, 09/20/2024 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Location

112 Plaza Drive
West Covina, CA 91790
United States
34° 4' 13.8468" N, 117° 55' 56.6472" W
California US
No Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies in schools?
2y ago

No Flamin' Hot Cheetos and Twinkies in schools?

“The passage of this bill could cost schools and families money, limit choice and access, and create consumer confusion.” This was a stereotypical…

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!
2y ago

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!

This image is a local post from Redondo Beach CA, but this new scam involving fake QR codes has emerged at parking lot payment kiosks all over the…

A controversial plan for affordable housing
2y ago

A controversial plan for affordable housing

The Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach, CA, hopes to spread love by creating affordable housing, thanks to a new state law called…

A dog I envy
2y ago

A dog I envy

One of the most popular exercises that uses nearly every muscle in the body is the squat. While it's a great exercise, many people, including…

Silent Walking: Something Old Becoming New Again
2y ago

Pledge: Silent Walking: Something Old Becoming New Again

We've often had the experience of something old becoming new again--think flared jeans or bedazzled clothing. That seems to be what’s happening in…

Expectations of perfection
2y ago

Wish: Expectations of perfection

My client, Kate, was standing on one leg, palms pressed together with arms extended and “sweeping” them side to side. This exercise improves…

Delay death with physical strength
2y ago

Delay death with physical strength

Improved brain, heart, and bone health, and a decreased risk of injury-related falls are just a few benefits of building physical strength. Here's…

For my fellow coffee enthusiasts
2y ago

For my fellow coffee enthusiasts

In all the years I've ordered coffee, never have I asked for a grande, venti, or trenta. Small, medium, and large work fine for me.

Call me…

Foto Friday
2y ago

Foto Friday

It's 100 degrees here today so these “chilling” photos of Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain were very refreshing as well as…

The Immortal Betty White hosts SNL
2y ago

The Immortal Betty White hosts SNL

In 2010, at 88, Betty White graced the set of Saturday Night Live with her comic genius.

Laughter is the best medicine and if you need a…

How to make your smartphone more secure
2y ago

How to make your smartphone more secure

Recently, I've received text messages like, "Hi, this is Vivian from Dynamic Job Recruiting. Are you looking for high-paying work?" and the…

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!
2y ago

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!

This mega-pod of at least 1,500 dolphins stretched out for almost a mile. It'll take your breath away in a way only nature can do. Read details…

A warning for quilters...
2y ago

A warning for quilters...

The results may not be what you'd hoped for...

Eyes on the Road Exhibit
2y ago

Eyes on the Road Exhibit

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 12:00pm to Fri, 11/01/2024 - 12:00am

Location

6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
34° 3' 43.2864" N, 118° 21' 40.9068" W
California US
Super Blue Moon
2y ago

Super Blue Moon

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:30pm
Great news for prescription drug customers
2y ago

Great news for prescription drug customers

When a news report mentions "closed-door negotiations in Washington," images of nefarious dealings between monolithic corporations and…

Wishful thinking
2y ago

Wish: Wishful thinking

We’ve all heard someone say, “They’re just wishful thinking” or “You’re just wishful thinking.” When it’s said, it’s not meant as an encouragement…

Laughter on takeoff
2y ago

Laughter on takeoff

The comedian flight attendant in the background got this trip off to a hilarious start…

Hit the breaks for energy, focus, and health
2y ago

Hit the breaks for energy, focus, and health

Who among us hasn’t experienced waves of drowsiness and low energy while sitting through a lecture or at a computer screen?

To keep their…

Where the closed heart leads
2y ago

Where the closed heart leads

Novelist and literary scholar C.S. Lewis on the risk of love:

"There is no safe investment. To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love…

The Road to El Dorado
2y ago

Free: The Road to El Dorado

Dust off your VHS machine and get your family together for a night of fun! From DreamWorks Pictures, this classic vhs is still in its original…

Family man donates heart to his brother-in-law
2y ago

Family man donates heart to his brother-in-law

There are currently over 103,000 people on the National Transplant Waitlist. "Directed donation" is when a family knows a person on the Waitlist…

Hunger doesn't take a summer break.
2y ago

Hunger doesn't take a summer break.

Samantha Figueroa, food operations manager for Caroline County Public Schools in Virginia, oversees an expanded summer meal program, distributing…

Women with Wrenches
2y ago

Women with Wrenches

A 2013 study found that mechanics quoted women higher prices if they appeared uninformed about their cars. Smog shop owner and mechanic Angie…

Summer brings bigger brains
2y ago

Summer brings bigger brains

A 15-year study has revealed that portions of our brains grow larger during the warm summer months. Scientists theorize barometric pressure (the…

What is the stuff dreams are made of?
2y ago

What is the stuff dreams are made of?

This is a question researchers have been trying to answer since the days of ancient Greece. As someone who rarely remembers dreams, I envied…

Can the moon influence human health?
2y ago

Can the moon influence human health?

In elementary school, we were taught how the moon's gravitational pull impacts our oceans' tides. Many scientists are now investigating if and how…

Urban Photography Awards 2024
2y ago

Urban Photography Awards 2024

Stunning photos from locations new to me. Faces, scenes, and life captured—telling a story with one click. All are winners. The above image is…

Air pollution impacts independent living
2y ago

Air pollution impacts independent living

When we hear about environmental factors that negatively affect our health, microplastics and PFAS (forever chemicals) get a lot of press…

Childless cat ladies and the weakening of the USA
2y ago

Childless cat ladies and the weakening of the USA

"Childless cat ladies" may not be the" real problem with the USA. It might just be those "crazy cat men" who choose to stay home and cuddle with…

ED RUSCHA/NOW THEN
2y ago

ED RUSCHA/NOW THEN

Wed, 07/24/2024 - 10:00am to Sun, 10/06/2024 - 6:00pm

Location

5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
34° 3' 50.1552" N, 118° 21' 33.2244" W
California US
Kids moving beyond their stutter
2y ago

Kids moving beyond their stutter

It's estimated about 1% of the world's population stutters, though about 5% of children go through a period of stuttering. A summer camp at…

Destination—Mexico!
2y ago

Destination—Mexico!

Bizarro creator, Dan Piraro, cracks me up with his sardonic humor. Not everyone appreciates that sort of wit, but for those of you who do, enjoy...

Beautiful things happen...
2y ago

Beautiful things happen...

This sign encourages us to take nothing for granted and feel grateful, making ourselves available to beauty and positivity.

Mass shootings and boys' "crisis of connection"
2y ago

Mass shootings and boys' "crisis of connection"

The assassination attempt on the former president is the latest high-profile shooting committed by a young man. The list of such incidents…

We’ll Get Through This
2y ago

We’ll Get Through This

Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the political and social unrest around us. The surge in hate language and violence among opposing…

The latest addition to Olympics competition
2y ago

The latest addition to Olympics competition

This will be hard to beat...

Common US foods banned in other countries
2y ago

Common US foods banned in other countries

Bromine, Red 40, propylparaben, and BHT are just a few of the common additives in popular foods in the US but are banned or highly restricted in…

Free outdoor summer concerts
2y ago

Free outdoor summer concerts

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 6:00pm to Sat, 08/24/2024 - 6:00pm

Location

1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049
United States
34° 4' 38.4384" N, 118° 28' 23.754" W
California US
Get over yourself!
2y ago

Get over yourself!

My client, Caleb, has recently been increasing his vegetable and water intake and told me he’s proud of those changes. I commended him and asked…

Black & White Landscapes That Will Amaze You
2y ago

Black & White Landscapes That Will Amaze You

Frank Tischer's black-and-white nature photography captures the essence of landscapes with rich contrasts and striking compositions. His images…

Wedding Ring Heroes
2y ago

Wedding Ring Heroes

When Melanie Harper lost her wedding ring in a bin at a local recycling center, she didn't expect to see it again. Finding it would be a classic "…

Dolly and Kenny?
2y ago

Dolly and Kenny?

Nope, take a closer look... and listen—you might be surprised…

Olive oil under threat
2y ago

Olive oil under threat

Aside from tasting great, consuming olive oil brings a host of well-documented health benefits. However, the health and production of olives…

Amazing drawings
2y ago

Amazing drawings

I had a chance yesterday morning to do some browsing for art and found these very cool ink drawings. The artist's name is Margo and she has…

Did you think your cat's weird?
2y ago

Did you think your cat's weird?

Well, take a look at this funny, crazy cat. She may be weird, but she's very loveable…

Art and more art in Santa Monica
2y ago

Art and more art in Santa Monica

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 12:00pm to Fri, 11/29/2024 - 6:00pm
Tips to cool your body this summer
2y ago

Tips to cool your body this summer

Hot In The City, Heat Wave, and Here Comes The Sun are just a few song titles that come to mind when I hear about the scorching temperatures much…

Think twice before taking Google AI Search advice
2y ago

Think twice before taking Google AI Search advice

The use of artificial intelligence is hotly debated, with some people and industries believing it will revolutionize our lives while others fear…

The one and only Jiminy Glick
2y ago

The one and only Jiminy Glick

He's definitely not everyone's cup of tea, but the controversial and strongly opinionated comedian and TV host, Bill Maher, is now a best-selling…

Rams are tackling Los Angeles schools' absenteeism
2y ago

Rams are tackling Los Angeles schools' absenteeism

When kids don’t have clean clothes to wear to school, many of them don’t go. That’s what’s been discovered as a contributing issue to the Los…

Summer Solstice & the Strawberry Moon
2y ago
A threat to indigenous tribes?
2y ago

A threat to indigenous tribes?

Starlink, a satellite company owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has brought high-speed internet service to the indigenous Marubo villages in the Amazon…

Painting in the River of Angels:
2y ago

Painting in the River of Angels:

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 10:00am to Sun, 07/21/2024 - 5:00pm

Location

5905 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
34° 3' 50.1552" N, 118° 21' 33.2244" W
California US
Playing next: Step Into Your Power
2y ago

Playing next: Step Into Your Power

We can all relate to getting a song stuck in our heads and I wanted to share the one that's been in my brain for a couple of days.

"Step…

The simple Truth
2y ago

The simple Truth

There’s art that hangs over your living room couch, and then there’s art that pokes and provokes our minds. This series from John Holcroft will…

The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration
2y ago

The Long Beach Juneteenth Celebration

Sat, 06/15/2024 - 10:30am to 8:00pm

Location

400 East Shoreline Drive
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States
33° 45' 46.4004" N, 118° 11' 15.486" W
California US
Juneteenth Family Hike
2y ago

Juneteenth Family Hike

Sat, 06/22/2024 - 9:00am to 11:00am

Location

1750 North Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
United States
34° 10' 37.5024" N, 118° 5' 49.524" W
California US
How to rewire the judge and jury inside your brain
2y ago

How to rewire the judge and jury inside your brain

When it comes to living healthy lifestyles, many people’s experience is like driving with the parking brake on—they may be doing some things that…

Manic Monday
2y ago

Manic Monday

Mondays can be hectic, even crazy. Here's a little something you can chill with and hopefully give you some smiles.…

Austin City Limits Music Festival
2y ago

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Fri, 10/04/2024 - 10:00am to Sun, 10/13/2024 - 11:00pm

Location

Austin, TX 78746
United States
30° 16' 1.1136" N, 97° 46' 22.692" W
Texas US
National Donut Day!
2y ago

National Donut Day!

If you didn't already know, today is National Donut Day. I chose chocolate glaze to celebrate. There's still time for some special Friday fun on…

What miracle am I?
2y ago

What miracle am I?

“The world is an incredible place. It's here for you and for you to enjoy, so show up as you. The world needs you as you are.”

To view life…

A genuine winner
2y ago

A genuine winner

Twelve-year-old Bruhat Somastood from St. Petersburg, Florida, made the news last week after winning the 96th Scripps National Spelling Bee…

You don't see that everyday
2y ago

You don't see that everyday

I drove through a part of Los Angeles called Silverlake a few days ago. It's an area with a lot of character but isn't immune to signs of economic…

Check out the wildlife
2y ago

Check out the wildlife

Add a little Mother Nature to your weekend by browsing these delightful…

Smarter than you think
2y ago

Smarter than you think

Crows have overtaken my yard this spring. I used to have lots of finches and hummingbirds hanging out at my fountain, but this year, the crows…

Archie Bunker learns she is a he.
2y ago

Archie Bunker learns she is a he.

As a kid, I remember my grandparents watching All In The Family on CBS. I was too young to grasp the humor, but I eventually learned how…

Long Beach Architecture Week
2y ago

Long Beach Architecture Week

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:00am to Sun, 06/09/2024 - 6:00pm

Location

455 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
United States
33° 46' 0.2028" N, 118° 11' 11.5404" W
California US
A wish for you…
2y ago

Wish: A wish for you…

Today, I pulled a little piece of paper from my grandma’s heart box that said, “Do something for somebody.” That simple statement could…

News Flash
2y ago

Dad’s on Duty

A Louisiana high school was in trouble. Fights were breaking out regularly. One fight was so out of control that local police had to respond. …

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