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Slipstream

Fri, 02/28/2025

A little bit of heart news

One sweet experience like this multiplied over and over would create a miracle that we desperately need. When given the opportunity, let's be…

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Sanatana

Fri, 02/28/2025

Gmail Scam

Today, I'd like to share a video talking about a new scam--a very sophisticated scam--attacking Gmail users. Please watch the video below so that…

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Evangel

Fri, 02/28/2025

Census Taker vs. Old Lady

On a day like today, we can only pray for wisdom and hope to laugh. This bit made me laugh. I hope it puts a smile on your face, too…

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Slipstream

Thu, 02/27/2025

Buy Nothing Day

Fri, 02/28/2025 - 12:00am to 11:30pm

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Slipstream

Thu, 02/27/2025

Our wallets have power

We’re all fed up with high prices, but it’s not just inflation pushing people to change their shopping habits—it’s corporate decisions, too. More…

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Wilsons Grave

Wed, 02/26/2025

Pledge: This needs to stop.

This dude's a Republican. He's not happy. Neither am I. I'm just gonna make a pledge to fight this. Anyone wanna join?…

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Tin Cup

Wed, 02/26/2025

Wish: I wish things were different...

...but they're not. This guy nails it on the head.…

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Well Street

Tue, 02/25/2025

The kitchen, a toxic metropolis

Listening to a podcast recently, I learned that many plastic cooking utensils are made from recycled electronics containing toxic chemicals…

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Evangel

Tue, 02/25/2025

The Purge of the Deep State

Our country is experiencing the aggressive launch of a historic disentanglement from democratic values and crumbling of the rule of law. We should…

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Sanatana

Tue, 02/25/2025

Wells Fargo Sends Out Letter!

Now the credit card companies want proof of your citizenship!…

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Slipstream

Mon, 02/24/2025

"Measure twice, cut once."

It’s a simple rule, a reminder to think before acting—to be sure a decision won’t cause more harm than good. But the current administration didn’t…

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Wilsons Grave

Sat, 02/22/2025

They traded Woke for Woes

This week was no picnic. So many folks I know got their heads in a boil over stuff coming down the pike from Washington. Some are just plain…

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youtropolis

Thu, 02/20/2025

Notable Quotable: Pope Francis On The Cult of Gold

Today, our prayers go out to Pope Francis who continues to battle pneumonia in both lungs.

His quote is especially notable as it echoes…

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Slipstream

Wed, 02/19/2025

Coffee house fun

It's a good thing my local coffee shop isn't as fun as this one, or I'd always be there!…

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Photography

Tue, 02/18/2025

How Teens Can Learn Aviation

Image caption: Civil Air Patrol cadets, teenage volunteer aviation group, receive many hours of education in different areas of aviation and…

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Fort Biblio

Tue, 02/18/2025

Thoughts To Ponder

At a recent meeting of the Quotidians, (the group of quote lovers who meet regularly to rekindle wisdom from past eras), it was decided to provide…

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Well Street

Mon, 02/17/2025

Pledge: Jet Fuel

I’ve written about a weekly fitness class I teach, Functional Boxing, at a neighborhood seniors center. I feel privileged to have students return…

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Sanatana

Sat, 02/15/2025

Cautionary Tale!

Always stay alert. Be aware of your surroundings. But most of all, pay attention to your intuitive feelings…

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Slipstream

Thu, 02/13/2025

Wish: Happy Valentine's Day Wish

Enjoy a purrrrrfect day of love for yourself and others…

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Well Street

Thu, 02/13/2025

Bad news for fans of protein smoothies?

Like many fitness enthusiasts, protein smoothies have been part of my diet for many years. Adequate protein intake helps to maintain and build…

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youtropolis

Thu, 02/13/2025

Notable Quotable: Confucius On The Superior Leader

Unsurprisingly, many American voters including Republicans are alarmed, stunned, and fearful of the draconian, unconstitutional steps the new…

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Slipstream

Wed, 02/12/2025

My heart treasures

I believe the Universe speaks to us in quiet, subtle ways. Sometimes it’s a nudge to take action, other times it’s intuition gently advising us to…

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Photography

Tue, 02/11/2025

Dollars For Scholars

Image caption: That's the purpose of the Signature Dance, Nov. 14, in Oakmont Country Club, sponsored by La Cadena Women's Club of Burbank…

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Evangel

Tue, 02/11/2025

The Bird Flu Is Spreading

Censorship is here. This is how it's going to go. Be forewarned. Be safe.…

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youtropolis

Tue, 02/11/2025

Liberator In History: Charity Adams & The 6888

Did you know that National Black History Month has been around since 1926? With the exception of its first two years, each year has focused on a…

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Sanatana

Mon, 02/10/2025

Are we on the Titanic?

So I ended up painting. Still a work in progress, but it served its purpose…

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Evangel

Sun, 02/09/2025

Will the January 6 grounds be declared holy?

It’s possible considering Trump’s pick to head up his White House Faith Office. I wonder what’s happened to separation between church and state?…

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youtropolis

Sat, 02/08/2025

Notable Quotable: Musk On Rockets Bursting In Air

Last month, one of Elon Musk’s rockets blew up minutes after launching, casting its debris across the Caribbean and creating mass chaos as air…

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Sanatana

Fri, 02/07/2025

You are worthy!

Remember ... your value does not decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth. You might not feel worthy, you might not think you are…

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Well Street

Thu, 02/06/2025

The surprise of "his" life

Imagine that you’re curious to learn more about your family tree, and as millions have done, send a saliva sample to an ancestry company. However…

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Well Street

Thu, 02/06/2025

Orange juice industry in crisis

Florida’s orange growers and the orange juice industry have a problem, and it’s called Huanglongbing, or HLB. An incurable bacterial disease…

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Sanatana

Thu, 02/06/2025

Notable Quotable: Thomas Jefferson on Friendship

No one is completely wrong all of the time. Nor is anyone entirely correct all of the time. Can anyone actually discern the whole truth and…

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Fort Biblio

Wed, 02/05/2025

Never, Never, Never!

Tonight the Quotidians, a group of like minded quote-lovers, took up the words of one of the world’s most prolific speakers—Winston Churchill, the…

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Sanatana

Tue, 02/04/2025

Too much stuff?

We often aim to accumulate more and more stuff thinking that it will make us happier, our lives more richer. But does it really? Or does it just…

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Well Street

Tue, 02/04/2025

Bubble Blowers Face-off

Image caption: Bruce Fossler, right, a 12-year-old champion bubble blower, shows Bobby Papenguth, 10, left, how an expert blows prize-…

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youtropolis

Mon, 02/03/2025

USAID: Does It Truly Belong In Musk's Woodchipper?

In his post on X about USAID, Elon Musk bragged about feeding the Agency into “the wood chipper” instead of using that time to go to “some great…

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Evangel

Sat, 02/01/2025

What Would Jesus Say About DEI?

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Recently, I’ve been stuck on these three simple words which are, according to our president, enemies of the state…

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Sanatana

Thu, 01/30/2025

They're Not Facts!

Acknowledge that the thoughts in your mind (about 60,000 per day) aren't facts. Just because you have a thought, doesn't make it true. Observe…

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youtropolis

Thu, 01/30/2025

Notable Quotable: Mahatma Gandhi

As Americans come to grips with the stunning change in ideals and values imposed on our nation, many despair what the future will bring.

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Wilsons Grave

Wed, 01/29/2025

Pity The Nation

Many people in our country are already suffering—before the budget slashing kicks them in the gut. The immigrants among them are now pushed onto…

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Sanatana

Wed, 01/29/2025

Hold On To Joy

It is naturally hard to let go of or give up something that feels good, that helps us tap into our inner joy. We want to hold on to it as long as…

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Evangel

Tue, 01/28/2025

Poll Request

Question: Should I call this a "democracy" when Republican leaders are coerced into complying with Trump 100%?

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Photography

Tue, 01/28/2025

Beatlemania!

Image caption: Exuberant Beatle enthusiasts proudly display souvenirs and art work.

Fans of The Beatles wait outside El Portal Theater in…

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Sanatana

Tue, 01/28/2025

Are you sure?

Have you ever been certain of something only to find out that you were wrong? Well, what if you were to ask yourself, "Am I sure?" Maybe if you…

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Slipstream

Mon, 01/27/2025

Love Pizza? February 9th is your day!

Sun, 02/09/2025 - 10:00am to 11:30pm

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youtropolis

Mon, 01/27/2025

Liberator In Action: Kathy Faith

Kathy Faith is the founder of Happy Harvesters, an organization that harvests backyard fruit trees and donates their bounty to food pantries…

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Happy Harvesters

Mon, 01/27/2025

How To Host Your Own Happy Harvester Event

Starting your own Happy Harvesters community is a fun way to bring family and friends together to put more joy into the world.

The…

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Slipstream

Fri, 01/24/2025

If at first you don't succeed...

These cute babies weren't discouraged by their lack of success on their first try. They just kept at it. See what happens…

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Slipstream

Fri, 01/24/2025

Loving his neighbors

Three months after Hurricane Helene tore through North Carolina, the destruction still weighs heavily on the small community of Bat Cave. The once…

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Sanatana

Fri, 01/24/2025

Be You!

Don't be afraid to be yourself. Be afraid not to. You don't deserve to be someone else's double!…

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Sanatana

Tue, 01/21/2025

Papi, Por Favor!

Hey guys!

This is the new video for my book! Enjoy! Oh ... and get yourself a copy!…

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Photography

Tue, 01/21/2025

Football Players Roar In Practice

Image caption: North Hollywood football players roar in practice. Linemen are Martin Goldhaber, left, Bill Cumpanas, John Gonska.

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youtropolis

Tue, 01/21/2025

Trump Firebombs American Civilization!

Yesterday, President Trump rescinded 76 of the Biden administration’s executive orders. According to the new order, “The previous administration…

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Sanatana

Mon, 01/20/2025

Sad Day!

I don't know about you all, but this has been an extremely sad and disappointing day for me.

The country is now in the hands of someone…

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Well Street

Sun, 01/19/2025

Take the off-ramp for goodwill

It was a typical Friday evening on Interstate 10 in Los Angeles. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper, moving intermittently at 5 miles per hour. I needed…

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Evangel

Sat, 01/18/2025

Wish: Kidnapped!

In the streets of Gaza, there’s a jubilant expectation of a return to normalcy. In Israel, as in the U.S., families of those kidnapped are on pins…

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Slipstream

Thu, 01/16/2025

Seals once again thriving near San Francisco

Seeing these babies frolic in their safe playground gave me a big smile. So darn cute! Here's the short article and video; enjoy!…

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Sanatana

Thu, 01/16/2025

Detectives Subdue Suspected Kidnapper

Image summary: Northridge youth reportedly menaced child with screwdriver, then kidnapped two women. The man held a screwdriver in the girl'…

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Sanatana

Tue, 01/14/2025

Swords or Shields!

This is an interesting article I read with regards to how our brain perceived information. Maybe it's not our fault, after all, but our brain's!…

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Slipstream

Mon, 01/13/2025

Pledge: A Reflection on tragedy

As a lifelong Californian, I’ve seen my fair share of wildfire seasons, but in recent years, the scale has been cataclysmic. Over the past few…

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youtropolis

Mon, 01/13/2025

Notable Quotable: A Bargain With The Devil

Today’s Notable Quotable is from Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Professor of History and Italian Studies at New York University. She writes about the threats to…

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Well Street

Sun, 01/12/2025

Sugary drinks' impact on lower income countries

Findings from a global analysis in Nature Medicine have found that sugary drink consumption is responsible for millions of new diabetes and heart…

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Sanatana

Sun, 01/12/2025

It's photo Friday

There’s something magical about wildlife photography—the way it brings the untamed beauty of nature right to our fingertips. Ayush Singh has…

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youtropolis

Fri, 01/10/2025

Liberators In Action: Slaying A Raging Dragon

We are in the midst of a climate war, though no one will call it that. Its battlefield is your backyard, the local church, a neighborhood school,…

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Slipstream

Thu, 01/09/2025

California cracks down on bank junk fees

This new California law builds on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent rule targeting “junk fees,” taking a step further to protect…

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Youngdannville

Thu, 01/09/2025

Pledge: Patience and hope

Today as I watched the funeral of Jimmy Carter I couldn’t help but wonder what the future will bring. DJT will be sworn in soon and has already…

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Well Street

Wed, 01/08/2025

Bye bye, BMI?

I’ve written previously about the Body Mass Index, or BMI, a measurement system healthcare providers use to assess risk for health conditions…

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Photography

Tue, 01/07/2025

Kids At The Playground

Image caption: Christie, 6, John, 3, and Paul Wilson, 8, from top, perform for photographer George Brich during playtime at Van Nuys-Sherman…

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Evangel

Tue, 01/07/2025

The Roads To Nowhere

In a democracy, we all have the privilege of choosing our path forward. Wealthy or not, each of us can choose between two opposite pathways. I…

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Well Street

Tue, 01/07/2025

Vitamin D and its potential impact on dementia

In 1919, it was discovered that Vitamin D cured rickets, a childhood bone disease that stunted growth and caused various orthopedic issues. In…

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Slipstream

Fri, 01/03/2025

Clicks from the trail

As someone who appreciates the power of photography to reveal the unseen, I find trail cameras fascinating. These devices are like nature’s hidden…

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Photography

Wed, 01/01/2025

Hecht Vault On The Long Horse

Image caption: Unusual photo by Valley Times TODAY photographer George Brich shows Polytechnic High School's brilliant gymnast Chuck Casey doing…

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Slipstream

Wed, 01/01/2025

I’m reposting my “Live drama-free” pledge from a couple of years ago after having some trying experiences this year that pulled me away from living “drama-free.” I’ve been reminded how happiness can be turned upside down if you let the dramas of life take over. So, I’m re-committing to this pledge and look forward to a happy, drama-free 2025, and I wish you all a drama-free 2025 as well. Happy New Year!

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