Amusement
1y ago

Throwback SNL

Gilda and Chevy—two of the best…

Coding to make a difference
1y ago

Coding to make a difference

I find Jay’Aina “Jay Jay” Patton’s story incredibly inspiring. At just 16, she’s already empowering people to embrace coding and technology,…

Anyone Remember the Ice Follies?
1y ago

Anyone Remember the Ice Follies?

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…

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…

A hammer and saw and the will to help
1y ago

A hammer and saw and the will to help

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…

The Waiting Room

The Waiting Room

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…

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
The Roadblocks!
1y ago

The Roadblocks!

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…

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…

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…

Lazy days can be a pain
1y ago

Lazy days can be a pain

UnBearable difficulty…

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…

Prospectors Hit Pay Dirt!
1y ago

Prospectors Hit Pay Dirt!

Image caption: Prospectors guild hat symbolizes annual 'Bucks for Bonnets' benefit.

Committee members from left are Mmes. Windeguth…

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…

From the classroom to Costco. What happened?
1y ago

From the classroom to Costco. What happened?

Teaching is often hailed as one of the most noble professions, yet the reality for many educators is far from ideal. Overworked, underpaid, and…

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…

What are they looking at?
1y ago

What are they looking at?

Image caption: Valley youngsters this summer are able to go to their elementary schools for some very painless 'education'—puppet and…

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…

Don't Be a Chaser!
1y ago

Don't Be a Chaser!

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…

City Event
1y ago

Bring your favorite quote!

Tue, 08/27/2024 - 8:30pm to Mon, 09/02/2024 - 8:30pm
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…

Dream. Ambition. Action. Connections. Success!
1y ago

Dream. Ambition. Action. Connections. Success!

Maximina Hernández Reyes, an immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, found herself struggling to adjust to life in Oregon. Her world changed when she…

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…

Slow Mover Lands Safely
1y ago

Slow Mover Lands Safely

Image caption: On its way to a new home, Chatsworth Community Church is being moved from 10051 Topanga Canyon Blvd. to Oakwood Memorial Park…

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…

Teens win $50,000 for their brilliant invention
1y ago

Teens win $50,000 for their brilliant invention

Victoria Ou and Justin Huang, two 17-year-olds from Woodlands, Texas, created an innovative device that uses ultrasonic waves to remove…

Announcing New Sheraton-Universal Hotel
1y ago

Announcing New Sheraton-Universal Hotel

Image caption: Seen here are Lew R. Wasserman, MCA president, left, and Ernest Henderson III, president of Sheraton Corp., at a press…

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…

Young sports reporter asks the hard questions
1y ago

Young sports reporter asks the hard questions

Cool as a cucumber interviewing the biggest names in football, 11-year-old Jeremiah Fennell stole the show at 2024's Super Bowl LVIII…

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…

Training Day DVD
1y ago

Free: Training Day DVD

A Denzel Washington classic.

Teens invent remarkable device
1y ago

Teens invent remarkable device

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…

Circle of Influence

Circle of Influence

I'm guessing I am not the only one right now who has at least one friend experiencing challenges from physical, mental, emotional, financial,…

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…

The Benefit of Shifting Your Focus!
1y ago

The Benefit of Shifting Your Focus!

In the Netflix movie, Work It, senior high schooler Quinn, is obsessed. Obsessed with attending Duke University! There is no other option. Period…

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…

What is the stuff dreams are made of?
1y 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…

Repost
1y ago

Appreciate the moment (repost)

7/30/24

In that moment, I saw a little miracle drop of water that gave me love...

Appreciate the moment
3y ago

Appreciate the moment

I pledge to pay attention to the moment. Too often I find my mind rehashing things from the past; woulda, shoulda, coulda. Or jumping to the…

Accountability At Last
1y 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
1y 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!
1y 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…

The Subtle Insult!
1y ago

The Subtle Insult!

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…

Can the moon influence human health?
1y 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
1y 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…

Get the job done!
1y ago

Wish: Get the job done!

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…

CarScapes: A New Postcard Series by George Brich
1y 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…

Air pollution impacts independent living
1y 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
1y 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…

Genius ideas from around the world
1y ago

Genius ideas from around the world

Here are some brilliant, innovative ideas from cities around the world. Have you seen a genius idea, or better yet, had a genius idea of your own…

ED RUSCHA/NOW THEN
1y 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
1y 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…

You don't have to be rich to be a philanthropist.
1y ago

You don't have to be rich to be a philanthropist.

When I hear the term philanthropist, giving money to worthy causes comes to my mind. However, since most of us don't have bundles of money to gift…

Dissent is our right. But kindness wins the day.
1y 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
1y ago

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

The Mine
1y ago

The Mine

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…

Destination—Mexico!
1y 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...

Generosity in action
1y ago

Generosity in action

We're all getting an earful of everything that's wrong with far too little being said about what's right. People are still being good, kind, and…

Beautiful things happen...
1y 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"
1y 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
1y 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
1y ago

The latest addition to Olympics competition

This will be hard to beat...

Common US foods banned in other countries
1y 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
1y 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

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