The link between digital content consumption and poor mental health continues to strengthen with alarming survey results.
A recent poll…
Image caption: Dave Wright explains game strategy to Jan and Bruce Carpenter, and wife Wendy.
Valley Times article summary:…
Based on consumer taste tests, tap water frequently scores higher than bottled water, and many brands, including Dasani and Aquafina (owned by…
Long touted as a healthy alternative to sitting at a computer, stand-up desks have grown in popularity in offices and schools worldwide. However,…
The notoriety surrounding The Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025” has been around topics like abortion rights, immigration, energy, and education…
Image caption: Dressed in her Easter outfit, Mrs. Wood displays plaque from the Millinery Institute of America Inc. and the Valley Times…
We all love comedy, and there’s nothing better than getting some smiles from nature’s critters. Enjoy these fun photos!…
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…
Whether you love cats or prefer dogs, these images make a point about who the alpha is.…
Have you seen a square cat? How about a round cat? Here's a collection of geometrical kitties that's fascinating and fun!…
I found this NPR article both timely and informative, especially with the growing concerns surrounding ballot privacy in today's political climate…
School attendance numbers in the US have never been stellar, and the Pandemic made the situation far worse. To this day, absenteeism remains…
The number of female physicians in the US has steadily grown over the last 50 years. The Women Physicians Congress of the American Medical…
I have a simple wish.
I believe in my country. Nitpick at the flaws all you like, but if the world were a dance club, I’d want to dance…
Recently, a guest on a podcast said, “Acts of kindness are valid only if performed without conditions or expectations,” bringing to mind a brief…
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…
Narcissistic personality disorder is one of the most difficult disorders there is to deal with.
Living with a narcissist is like living in…
Conversations with people are inevitable. That is unless you live off the grid, in the middle of the woods somewhere. But most of us don't. We…
Image caption: Speeding ambulance rushes to scene of Newhall-Placerita fire to lend assistance as Mrs. Leo Campbell, who fled her endangered…
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…
Glenda has taken over, and there's no escape. Her "hostage" has run out of options…
Losing a loved one is never easy. In fact, it can be right down devastating. So, if someone you know has lost a special person, what do you say?…
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 facing criticism for using user data to train AI models without users’ explicit consent. The platform is collecting information such…
Gilda and Chevy—two of the best…
Image caption: Can-Can. That's Diane Morris—or comedian "Hootenanny Annie'"—in the center with twins Vicki and Judi Denton. They're doing a…
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…
“The passage of this bill could cost schools and families money, limit choice and access, and create consumer confusion.” This was a stereotypical…
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…
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…
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…
Same, Kitty. Same.
Being in the middle of an argument and maintaining your cool isn't always easy. If fact, when something triggers us, we can go from being a pretty…
The Neighborhood Congregational Church in Laguna Beach, CA, hopes to spread love by creating affordable housing, thanks to a new state law called…
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…
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…
My client, Kate, was standing on one leg, palms pressed together with arms extended and “sweeping” them side to side. This exercise improves…
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…
UnBearable difficulty…
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…
Image caption: Prospectors guild hat symbolizes annual 'Bucks for Bonnets' benefit.
Committee members from left are Mmes. Windeguth…
It's 100 degrees here today so these “chilling” photos of Sierra de Guadarrama National Park in Spain were very refreshing as well as…
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…
Image caption: Valley youngsters this summer are able to go to their elementary schools for some very painless 'education'—puppet and…
Recently, I've received text messages like, "Hi, this is Vivian from Dynamic Job Recruiting. Are you looking for high-paying work?" and the…
Are you a chaser? Not a chaser of goals and dreams, but a chaser of people?
I want to take this time to remind you that you are unique and…
Now that both parties enjoyed their convention, undecideds are faced with an existential choice. If they believe there’s a purpose to life, their…
Image caption: On its way to a new home, Chatsworth Community Church is being moved from 10051 Topanga Canyon Blvd. to Oakwood Memorial Park…
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…
The results may not be what you'd hoped for...
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…
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…
Image caption: Seen here are Lew R. Wasserman, MCA president, left, and Ernest Henderson III, president of Sheraton Corp., at a press…
When a news report mentions "closed-door negotiations in Washington," images of nefarious dealings between monolithic corporations and…
Image caption: The line-up—this is the scene outside the Granada Theater in Granada Hills on a typical Saturday as moppets from the…
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…
The comedian flight attendant in the background got this trip off to a hilarious start…
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…
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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…
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…
There are currently over 103,000 people on the National Transplant Waitlist. "Directed donation" is when a family knows a person on the Waitlist…
Image caption: "Bucks for Bonnets" hat auction and brunch March 16 to be sponsored by the Prospectors Guild of Valley Presbyterian Hospital…
Samantha Figueroa, food operations manager for Caroline County Public Schools in Virginia, oversees an expanded summer meal program, distributing…
In the Netflix movie, Work It, senior high schooler Quinn, is obsessed. Obsessed with attending Duke University! There is no other option. Period…
A 2013 study found that mechanics quoted women higher prices if they appeared uninformed about their cars. Smog shop owner and mechanic Angie…
A 15-year study has revealed that portions of our brains grow larger during the warm summer months. Scientists theorize barometric pressure (the…
This is a question researchers have been trying to answer since the days of ancient Greece. As someone who rarely remembers dreams, I envied…
Facebook’s parent company Meta will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using facial recognition technology…
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…
We often recognize an insult when we hear it, right? When they are blatant, yes we do. For example, someone says, "You're a terrible singer. Don't…
In elementary school, we were taught how the moon's gravitational pull impacts our oceans' tides. Many scientists are now investigating if and how…
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…
I ran across this bit of advice from an anonymous writer and thought I'd share it.
There are two kinds of persons in the world: those who…
"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…
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…
Does anyone else feel like we've stepped into a time warp?
Recently, I watched a movie called Mine on Netflix. The film is about two soldiers on a mission in the desert. A very hot, hot desert where…
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...
Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the political and social unrest around us. The surge in hate language and violence among opposing…
