These days, when an accident happens, a lot of people reach for their phones to record and post, but keep driving, not wanting to get involved…
Some good news today. NPR received a combined gift of $113 million.…
Every day the world seems to lose a little bit more of the light that once kept it in balance. A majority of people wish for a better world, a…
High school can be a tough time for teens. Many have self-image issues that cause them to disconnect and isolate from schoolmates who were once…
A lot of people in our country are wishing for an easier life. They're wishing for a little relief instead of having to face higher prices on…
Liquid Blenz is a company that sells a variety of herbal tonics advertised to reduce belly fat, boost libido, detox the liver, and increase…
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A small crew of fire fighters today continued to mop up a brush fire that blackened 150 acres of Griffith Park…
"If you're a journalist and you don't believe in interviewing all of the major players in a story, then you're not engaged in journalism. You're…
We’re told a simple story in America: work hard, and you’ll be okay. But for millions of people, that promise has not been delivered.
This…
Back in the day, hula hoops were all the rage. Now, it looks like they're making a comeback in cardio training. So, head to your basement or attic…
We may not recognize liberators at first sight. They don’t wear capes or carry signs announcing who they are. Most of the time, they look like…
Such a cute video. The horse wants to play, but the elk has a kiss he wants to deliver to the horse. Definitely, love at first sight. Nature has a…
We humans think we're superior, but we have strayed far off the mark of humanity. Too many have traded their goodness for the high of power and…
This story grabbed my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Under the most difficult circumstances, people can be amazing when they put their hearts…
I'm making a pledge today to accept the entirety of my past, good or bad or bland, and bless it every day since it brought me to where I am today…
On a recent visit to Trader Joe’s Market, I rounded the corner to the canned food aisle, where I saw an employee on his knees, hunched over. I…
Try these when you need to let off some steam…
This is a story that made me feel so good, I just had to share it. At Moss Haven Elementary in North Texas, everyone knows Ms. Trecia Crawford…
I continue to look for solace, sanity and something sacred to comfort and sustain me during these times. Maybe you do too.
This piece…
As I pulled into the Whole Foods parking lot a couple of days ago, I saw an older woman with a cane struggling with a misbehaving shopping cart…
"Gaze" is an award-winning Short Film by Farnoosh Samadi which has garnered an impressive 27 international film awards.
Samadi is an…
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Children from the Haskell's Raskells Day Camp in North Hollywood decided to have their own 'Rights March' to support…
Me, personally, I wish you all a beautiful Easter filled with joy, peace, and happiness.
May you enjoy time with your family and friends…
As people around the world celebrate their Easter and Passover traditions and festivities, we must ask how one easily rises to the occasion…
Most of us have known that insurance companies have been screwing us. They have made us believe a lie--that socialized medicine, that universal…
This is a simple idea, but a smart one—bringing people from different generations together to talk, share stories, and learn from each other…
It’s been a mess in my neighborhood for over three months. But now, the long-awaited street replacement has finally been completed, and the…
The Hua brothers' organization HOPE helps keep outgrown clothes out of landfills while providing badly needed school uniforms to growing kids…
This month kicked me in the butt. But it also gave me something to ponder.
People can be rude, mindless, and undisciplined. It's just a…
In the video, the content creator explains why people are dehumanized and why. When this happens, images of the dehumanized are seen in horrible,…
In his homily on Palm Sunday, Pope Leo presented Christ as "The King of Peace," and reminded the world that God “does not listen to the prayers of…
Louis has no boundaries. He illegally crosses the U.S./Canadian border daily with no remorse…
It's easy to fantasize about winning a war, especially when the war room spins news in that direction. But those in the know see a very different…
Wanting more feels like an addiction. The more you get, the more you want. It's an empty void that never gets filled.
But what if what we…
This young boy fascinates me. He's determined to prove something amazing about a butterfly's memory. Can it be passed on through DNA to future…
In the mid-1700s, American Revolutionaries were opposed to the idea of being ruled by a king. The great orators of that time evoked those passions…
Photograph caption: In class he gets oriented on orbital paths around the Earth that a future satellite will make.
Edward Joseph…
Starting a business is no cake walk, but teen UK Harrison Nott is already building something many people only talk about. What started in his…
Jane Addams was an anomaly in a man's world. She was one of those independent, college-educated women who historians referred to as “New Women…
With over two decades in the fitness industry, I’ve seen lots of wellness trends burst onto the scene and fade just as quickly. One of these…
This is one of those stories I had to share. Just a few days ago, the Greek government arranged a special flight to the Middle East to airlift…
Elizabeth Jane Chochran didn’t set out to be a liberator. But her disdain of injustice drove her into the darker, hidden corners of life that were…
Some sketchbook practice that I'm really happy with.
The bill proposes to track every pregnancy from beginning to end, bringing us closer to the surveillance state depicted in Margaret Atwood's “The…
Apparently, if you click the "Buy Now," button on Amanzon, versus adding it to your basket, then seeing the breakdown when you're ready to buy,…
For generations, women have made contributions that shaped the world we live in; advancing medicine, building technologies we rely on every day,…
Since becoming part of everyday life, Artificial Intelligence evokes a variety of opinions and emotions. Some are enthused about AI for many…
Reforestation work is carried on in Bouquet Canyon, near Newhall, in the Angeles National Forest by Valley scouting…
In contrast to his staged, glorified descent down the golden elevator, our president signaled who he really was when he said, "I don't even wait…
AI is showing up in the news almost every day now, and it’s quickly becoming part of how we live. It can help us write, learn, organize our homes…
Folks, what gives? Have we completely lost our marbles? Did the goose drink wine? Maybe the monkey chewed tobacco on the streetcar line? Could…
If you feel your pain is too painful, and you ignore it hoping it will vanish, think again. Any pain that isn't faced becomes more painful and…
I once worked for a marketing firm that prided itself on creating exciting brand messages for corporate clients. The firm believed its marketing…
It was just a couple of months ago that the ICE invasion of Minnesota shocked our country and the world. Fear swept through the Twin Cities as…
Change is often difficult. Often we want to make changes to our live, but find it quite challenging, afraid of the discomfort. If you want change…
An event called the “Shield of the Americas” Summit was hosted by the White House in Miami on Saturday. During the event, Trump vowed to “…
Russians get a glimpse of life in the San Fernando Valley - Magazine distributed in Soviet Union features pictures of…
In today's America, we can't tell whether we are being bamboozled by AI or if it's actually real. Take a look at the following short video about…
We become the people with whom we associate on a regular basis. That's why it's important to understand whether we need to spend more or less time…
Zlatko is clearly in charge of the family's piano practice sessions, which ensures he gets his musically accompanied catnaps…
Last week, I had a late-afternoon break between client sessions and decided to have an early dinner at a new Mediterranean restaurant.
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Last fall, Jonathan Gavalas, 36, fell in love…
Mistakes are part of life. They're going to happen. Sometimes more than you want. But it's important to remember that the mistakes are learning…
Thirteen-year-old Ryan Hulance has the right idea when it comes to spending his time wisely. Ryan has recycled over a million aluminum cans from…
Few people have the backbone to stand up to our president. Those who do will suffer rebukes and severe consequences along with unconstitutional…
Now and then, we read about someone’s actions that are so courageous it’s almost hard to believe. This incident occurred recently in Chicago, the…
Solution for screen addiction: Being kept busy doing more productive things…
On Saturday, an air strike hit the Shajare Tayyiba all-girls elementary school in Iran, killing 168 young girls.
The joint U.S.-Israel air…
Lately, I've been feeling out of sorts with the world. It's not unhappiness, it's more of a discomposure that won't lift.
Despite daily…
Mrs. Robert McConnell and son Robert Jr. peer into strange 14-foot cave-in in backyard of their home at 216 N. Lincoln…
I think we might all need some jumping time!…
These predictions reveal a lot about Trump's motives for launching his own chaotic war in Iran.
There was also one more false prediction,…
With the way things are going, the US is seriously at risk of not having any mid-terms elections. Should that happen, we will be in even more…
Nobody likes to be fooled…but it happens every day. There are lots of bad actors online who use AI to get you to believe anything but the truth…
Are you involved with a narcissist? Have you encountered one in your life? If the answer is yes, listen to this video. The creator explains the…
We should all be asking ourselves some important questions today.
Why did American leaders feel the need to “obliterate” Iran again? Didn'…
This fun mug will put a smile on your face any time of day. Perfect for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
Social media has a lot of benefits. But perhaps it's a double-edged sword. I found short video quite interesting…
Taryn Smith did something no other American woman has done. She rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
In a time when women's…
Early on in my weight-lifting days, I was an avid reader of bodybuilding magazines. In an issue of Muscle and Fitness, an article discussed an…
I saw this colorful piece of street art in my neighborhood and wanted to share its joyful message with all of you.
Have a good day, and…
The real truth and nothing but the truth.
If you believe that human kindness is waning, rest assured it’s still thrusting itself into life’s most difficult situations and showing up where…
Photograph caption: Unidentified fireman carries smoke victim, Lois Clark, 14, to waiting vehicle that took her to Valley Receiving Hospital…
Sing high, sing low, or don't sing at all…
If you’re like me, there are people you love who have a tattoo, or maybe several. That’s why I felt concerned about studies showing a link between…
“Every lawyer knows that hundreds of arrests are made for no other purpose than to worry, harass, annoy, disgrace socially and bring financial…
Signs of spring are popping up everywhere. In my yard, these cute little birds are a welcome sign that the season is changing and more birds and…
We all go through struggles. At the time, they feel insurmountable, but one day we realize it's over and that we made it. Keep the faith!…
