War is always about power and spoils. It is never about you or me, or who we lose. It is about them, and what they gain. If you need to reconnect…
You never know when you’ve hurt someone’s feelings. Unless you’re mean-spirited, you’d likely be horrified to know your words were a gut punch to…
Life expresses itself in beautiful ways. In this exhibit, you’ll be convinced that the intelligence that shapes life is the greatest artist of all…
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…
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day…
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!…
Exciting news: In a 3D model of the human nasal passage, a new drug-free nasal spray blocked and neutralized nearly 100 percent…
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…
Today’s notable quotable includes four statements from Albert Einstein, who as one of the most eminent scientists of the twentieth century brought…
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…
This interesting quote was found scribbled on the inside cover of an old textbook. Who penned it remains a mystery.
As we approach another…
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…
Let's all get on board with this wish...
Lately, I’ve given a lot of thought to what future history books might say about us, we the people of America, flag-waving leaders of the free…
Gilda and Chevy—two of the best…
I find Jay’Aina “Jay Jay” Patton’s story incredibly inspiring. At just 16, she’s already empowering people to embrace coding and technology,…
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…
It warms my heart to see young people stepping up to make a real difference in their communities, and Simon Starnes is a shining example. At just…
We've all been there at one time or another. Sitting in a waiting room for an appointment with someone. Some appointments are initiated by us…
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.
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“The passage of this bill could cost schools and families money, limit choice and access, and create consumer confusion.” This was a stereotypical…
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…
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…
Teaching is often hailed as one of the most noble professions, yet the reality for many educators is far from ideal. Overworked, underpaid, and…
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…
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…
A strong social safety net is the lifeblood of every thriving economy. Those who enjoy the most basic financial stability also create market…
Maximina Hernández Reyes, an immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, found herself struggling to adjust to life in Oregon. Her world changed when she…
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…
Victoria Ou and Justin Huang, two 17-year-olds from Woodlands, Texas, created an innovative device that uses ultrasonic waves to remove…
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…
Cool as a cucumber interviewing the biggest names in football, 11-year-old Jeremiah Fennell stole the show at 2024's Super Bowl LVIII…
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…
Lots of claims and accusations about this lately. Here's what you need to know…
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…
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-…
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…
A Denzel Washington classic.
Creative, simple, and cheap; how cool is that! These mover and shaker teens have devised an idea for auto and wildlife safety that Audi is…
I'm guessing I am not the only one right now who has at least one friend experiencing challenges from physical, mental, emotional, financial,…
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…
