Rest assured, your vote is secret.
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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…

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein
1y ago

Notable Quotable: Albert Einstein

Today’s notable quotable includes four statements from Albert Einstein, who as one of the most eminent scientists of the twentieth century brought…

How Will It End?
1y 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...
1y 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
1y 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?
1y ago

A dangerous hostage situation... or is it?

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

Notable Quotable: Anomymous
1y ago

Notable Quotable: Anomymous

This interesting quote was found scribbled on the inside cover of an old textbook. Who penned it remains a mystery. 

As we approach another…

I'm not looking at you...
1y ago

I'm not looking at you...

My friend's mom took him to the groomer, and now he's giving her the cold shoulder. She knows he hates going to the groomer and yet she insists on…

One man’s trash…
1y 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
1y 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…

Exhausted mama dog lets kitty take over
1y ago

Exhausted mama dog lets kitty take over

Nice kitty cat pal takes over the whining pup while Mama dog takes a break. Now that's a real friend…

Soaking in the sky
1y 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…

Discover the Magic of Your Browser's Reader Mode
1y ago

Discover the Magic of Your Browser's Reader Mode

Youtropolis is always on the lookout for ways to make life easier for us all. One simple tool we'd like to share with you is Reader Mode. 

Para La Cultura
1y 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?
1y 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…

The One Secret To A Happy Career
1y ago

The One Secret To A Happy Career

They call her Amazing Grace and compare her to the energizer bunny, and at 97 she has drive and cherishes her purpose in life. What keeps her…

Be on alert: A new QR code scam is here!
1y 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 thank you letter to Trump from an immigrant
1y ago

A thank you letter to Trump from an immigrant

The following is a letter to the editor written by an immigrant and published in the LA Times:

“Former President Trump, you are right. Vice…

Forget The Swifties, What Fuels MAGAmania?
1y ago

Forget The Swifties, What Fuels MAGAmania?

When I read this story, I wasn’t sure if I should post it as a Newsflash, though it is newsworthy, or as useful knowledge we can all use. It…

Amusement
1y ago
A controversial plan for affordable housing
1y 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
1y 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…

Pawsitive delight!
1y ago

Pawsitive delight!

Meet Eric and Flo, the most lovable staff members at Tewkesbury Abbey—who just happen to be dogs! These black Labradors brighten up the historic…

Silent Walking: Something Old Becoming New Again
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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…

Doggie Dip Days
1y ago

Doggie Dip Days

For dogs like me, there's nothing more cooling than a swim on hot summer days. Doggie dip days are so much fun, I'd like to go every day. You can…

Foto Friday
1y 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
1y 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…

Are the clothes you’re wearing killing you?
1y ago

Are the clothes you’re wearing killing you?

Did you know that 60% of our clothes are made of plastic? Fabrics made of plastic, such as acrylic, polyester, and nylon, are ubiquitous in our…

How to make your smartphone more secure
1y 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…

Notable Quotable: Free Market Economy
1y ago

Notable Quotable: Free Market Economy

A strong social safety net is the lifeblood of every thriving economy. Those who enjoy the most basic financial stability also create market…

Yes, there is a purpose to life, if you choose it.
1y ago

Yes, there is a purpose to life, if you choose it.

Now that both parties enjoyed their convention, undecideds are faced with an existential choice. If they believe there’s a purpose to life, their…

Dolphin mega-pod—truly amazing!
1y 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...
1y ago

A warning for quilters...

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

Eyes on the Road Exhibit
1y 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
VP Debate: Sarah Palin and Joe Biden - SNL
1y ago

VP Debate: Sarah Palin and Joe Biden - SNL

Politics is a ferris wheel. Whether you're high up or down low in this cycle, here's an old SNL opening that's an entertaining throwback to what…

Make the Promise of America a Practice for America
1y ago

Make the Promise of America a Practice for America

I believe in prayer.

Some of us aren’t powerful or moneyed enough to change the outcome of an election. Some of us aren’t influential…

Time for tea
1y ago

Time for tea

Oh dear, trouble in the kitchen and elsewhere…

Super Blue Moon
1y ago

Super Blue Moon

Mon, 08/19/2024 - 8:30pm
Great news for prescription drug customers
1y 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
1y 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…

Can Undocumented Migrants Vote In Our Elections?
1y ago

Can Undocumented Migrants Vote In Our Elections?

Lots of claims and accusations about this lately. Here's what you need to know…

Laughter on takeoff
1y 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
1y 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…

Liberation In History: Pioneer June Alameida
1y ago

Liberation In History: Pioneer June Alameida

The CDC is reporting very high levels of COVID-19 in over half of the United States. According to their report, the pandemic is now endemic year-…

Where the closed heart leads
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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.
1y 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
1y 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
1y 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…

My name is Cosmo, what's yours?
2y ago

My name is Cosmo, what's yours?

Cosmo isn't any ordinary bird. She chats, shares her feelings, and even fakes illness when being ignored. She's like a human with feathers. Cosmo…

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…

Accountability At Last
2y ago

Accountability At Last

Facebook’s parent company Meta will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using facial recognition technology…

Ukrainian Skateboarders Reclaim Their Streets
2y ago

Ukrainian Skateboarders Reclaim Their Streets

A photo essay by French photographer Robin Tutenges takes us on a journey through war torn Ukrainian communities where youth find solidarity and…

Watch Out For This Text Scam!
2y ago

Watch Out For This Text Scam!

I’ve received two of these texts so far. Since I don’t live in the Bay Area, I knew it was fake and deleted it. But for those who may have…

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…

CarScapes: A New Postcard Series by George Brich
2y ago

CarScapes: A New Postcard Series by George Brich

Pioneering photojournalist, George Brich, captured many of the most iconic moments of the 20th century for the Associated Press. Establishing his…

Archie gets a friend
2y ago

Archie gets a friend

Archie was curious about cats, so his parents decided to add a new member to their family. See what happens…

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…

Knowledge
2y ago

Great article by Steve Lopez on the perks of aging

https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid…

Dissent is our right. But kindness wins the day.
2y ago

Dissent is our right. But kindness wins the day.

Whether you’re outspoken or not, you are a dissenter. Even if you politely bite your tongue as all the loudmouths in the room battle it out, your…

Equal Opportunity Employer
2y ago

Equal Opportunity Employer

Does anyone else feel like we've stepped into a time warp?

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…

Kindness at the zoo
2y ago

Kindness at the zoo

Watch as this kind old elephant recues a dropped shoe. Goodness and kindness are everywhere; even among the animals at the zoo. Humans take a…

How Benevolent Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.
2y ago

How Benevolent Are You? Take Our Quiz To Find Out.

There’s no shortage of benevolence in this world. Whether you see it in the man who rescues a hummingbird, a six-year-old who sells lemonade to…

Navigating the world together
2y ago

Navigating the world together

A blind penguin named Squid and her guide, Penguin, share an extraordinary bond of empathy and understanding. Penguin leads Squid with unwavering…

Bedtime stories and endless love
2y ago

Wish: Bedtime stories and endless love

Watching this beaten down, retired greyhound linger in a child's love and bedtime stories felt so heartwarming, but my heart really soared when…

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…

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