Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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The article about income tax return extensions is misleading: the IRS and CA Franchise Tax Board POSTPONED for every resident of LA County all income tax returns and all income tax payments due between January 7 and October 15 until October 15. While an extension request may be advisable in some circumstances, it is simply not required (for LA County Residents), and there will be no penalty or interest assessed for the postponed filing and payment.--Kip Dellinger, CPA With...
Many ominous ills are likely curable, especially if you have insurance. Without it, patients can find themselves facing life-threatening consequences, as physician Ricardo Nuila, an associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, told Public Health Watch. Nuila had a stage 1 cancer patient who lost his insurance just as he was to receive treatment. "Without insurance, [my patient] was given the run-around for months by his doctors," Nuila said. By...
Life can get incredibly busy, and keeping up often hinges on having enough energy. But energy isn't always in high supply, leaving many wondering how to boost their energy. Recent data from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) revealed that 13.5 percent of U.S. adults feel exhausted most days—and among women, it's closer to 20 percent. While it might be comforting to know others are struggling, persistent feelings of fatigue can be frustrating. So, what g...
As the awareness of environmental issues grows, more homeowners are prioritizing eco-friendly renovations and designs. Located in essential parts of the home, including kitchens, bathrooms, home offices and laundry rooms, cabinets are a fantastic place to start when making a home more sustainable. Cabinetry offers numerous opportunities for incorporating green practices, allowing homeowners to reduce their environmental impact without compromising style or functionality....
Tipping culture in the U.S. has undergone a dramatic transformation. What was once a voluntary gesture of appreciation has evolved into an expectation, often leaving customers frustrated, employees financially uncertain, and businesses struggling to manage the implications. As tipping practices expand into new industries and digital payment platforms increase gratuity prompts, consumers must adapt to a new norm. The phenomenon known as "tipflation"—or "tip creep"—has cre...
Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disorders. As medical professionals and researchers continue searching for effective treatments, a drug called Ozempic (semaglutide) has emerged as a potential therapy. Originally approved for type 2 diabetes management, Ozempic has shown promising results in improving...
As workplaces become more complex, companies have tried to improve employee retention through higher salaries, better benefits, and flexible work arrangements. But despite these efforts, turnover remains a significant challenge. A 2024 Gallup report found that only 23% of employees worldwide feel engaged at work, with U.S. businesses losing an estimated $1 trillion annually due to voluntary turnover. Meanwhile, workplace stress has reached record highs—41% of employees say t...
As more Americans become aware of the importance of mental health, work-life balance has become a priority for many working individuals. This makes sense, considering Americans working a traditional 40-hour workweek spend nearly 2,000 hours at work annually. Technological advances like smartphones, email, and work-messaging platforms have allowed for near-constant contact between bosses and employees. At the same time, the rise of remote work and working with colleagues...
Ask people who rent out rooms in their homes what they call themselves, and you're unlikely to hear the term "landlord." That's because many people who rent rooms think of their tenants as "roommates." For room renters and house hackers (those who intentionally rent out one or more rooms to cover expenses), the arrangement doesn't feel like a traditional landlord-tenant relationship where the landlord lives in a separate residence. The two share the same property, TurboTenant...
Managing business expenses used to mean shuffling paper receipts, chasing down employees for documentation, and discovering budget issues weeks after they occurred. But modern companies are discovering a better way to handle spending through business expense cards—specialized tools that put real control and visibility right at their fingertips. Think about your current expense process. Maybe you're still dealing with expense reports that take hours to process, or perhaps y...
Republican lawmakers in at least five states are seeking to block undocumented children from attending public school for free or to inquire about students' immigration status in ways that courts have held violate children's educational rights, Chalkbeat reports. The rationale often centers around cost: Proponents say states and local school districts are spending too much to educate undocumented immigrants and that their parents should bear the financial responsibility for...
In the Nov. 5, 2024, elections, Republicans gained 55 state legislative seats, Democrats lost 54, and Independents and minor party officeholders lost one, Ballotpedia reports. That means the overall partisan composition across all 50 state legislatures changed by 0.7% in favor of Republicans. In 2022, the partisan composition changed 0.4% toward Republicans, with Democrats losing four seats, Republicans gaining 27 seats, and Independents and minor party officeholders losing...
As you approach middle age, you may notice that it's getting harder to zip up your jeans and your clothes are feeling a little too tight, especially around your belly. Unfortunately, this is normal. Studies show that women gain an average of 1.5 pounds per year during the menopause transition, largely due to a decline in estrogen levels. Decreasing estrogen levels changes how your body stores fat, typically moving away from the hips and thighs to accumulate around the...
Twelve years ago, Vincenzo Amata stumbled upon a plot of flowering trees while wandering the Sicilian countryside. Before long, he found a farmer tending the grove. As Amata asked one question after another, the stranger tugged a mango off a tree and offered it to him. He didn't know it, but his first bite of the bright yellow fruit would change his life. "I can still taste it to this day," Amata said in Italian. The burst of sweet flavor, coupled with its smooth, velvety...
If you wait until tax season to think about taxes, you are already behind. The number one mistake Ramp sees small business owners make when it comes to taxes is failing to plan. Most small business owners treat taxes as a once-a-year obligation. They meet with their accountant in March or April, hand over a stack of documents, and hope for the best. By that point, most opportunities to reduce taxes are long gone. Tax savings happen before the year ends, not when filing a...
The question of how to rent out your house might arise due to a move, financial reasons, or an emotional attachment to the property that keeps you from selling it. The process can be daunting, though. There are legal elements to understand, tenants to screen, and home improvements to ensure your rental is competitive and attractive to applicants. Don't let fear of the unknown stop you. There are tricks and tools available that make home rental a breeze. Below, TurboTenant...
Kambria Siyuja always felt like the smartest kid in Supai, Arizona. Raised by educators in this tribal village at the base of the Grand Canyon, she started kindergarten a little ahead of her peers. Her teachers at Havasupai Elementary School often asked Siyuja to tutor younger students and sometimes even let her run their classrooms. She graduated valedictorian of her class. But once she left the K-8 school at the top of her grade, Siyuja stopped feeling so smart. "I didn't...
On a damp and grimly grey winter day in Paris, Bill François is a beacon of positivity. After a brief stroll along the River Seine, he comes to a halt at the Henri IV Dock with Notre Dame Cathedral just about visible through the mist. Here, François flicks his wrist back and then gently launches a fishing line out into the choppy waters. "The Seine is a wild place in the heart of Paris," enthuses François, who has come prepared in an all-weather outfit that includes a cap, su...
At more than 5,000 feet elevation, Lotspeich Family Farm in rural Deeth, Nevada, boasts a surprising variety of produce for the middle of winter. In their greenhouse, fruits like peppers and lemons are growing, and out under the hoop houses—large, cylindrical structures that offer the plants some protection from the cold—swiss chard and the remainder of last year's spinach grow despite the sub-zero temperatures winter in the high desert brings. Come spring and summer, the amo...
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a relatively rare personality disorder, but it's entered the cultural zeitgeist as a catch-all term for self-absorbed, manipulative behavior. So, it's no surprise that many characters in pop culture are described as narcissistic, even though not all of them meet the criteria for the disorder. While the term "narcissism" is often overused, it offers a lens through which to examine the dynamics of power, control, and emotional...
Microplastics in single-use water bottles, phthalates in nail polish, and BPA in canned food containers—it's hard to avoid questionable chemicals in today's world. With so many potential dangers in everyday objects, consumers may feel rightfully overwhelmed. And it certainly doesn't help that some companies have chosen to tout their supposedly environmentally safe products and processes, even as other parts of their business harm the environment—a practice called "gr...
While educating America's youth should not be a political issue, the statistics tell a different story. The partisan divide over the value of public education has become increasingly potent. Approximately 3 in 4 Democratic-leaning Americans view K-12 public education positively, as opposed to just a third of Republicans. These stats are according to a Pew Research Center national survey conducted in January 2024, which Stacker used to analyze partisan divides on public...
Since his reelection, President Trump has followed through on campaign promises to impose tariffs on America's biggest trading partners—Canada, China, and Mexico—in an attempt to further his terms on trade, borders, and drug trafficking crackdowns. But the tariff threats, reversals, deals, and reprisals are leaving consumers, businesses, and economists experiencing whiplash about what's going to happen next. Tariffs are import taxes on foreign goods, but it's not foreign com...
If the developer building a six-story apartment complex in Salt Lake City out of shipping containers had it to do over again, he says he probably wouldn't. Box 500 Apartments, the blocky blue-and-silver structure at 543 S. 500 West, might be one of the most creative multistory housing experiments to get underway in Utah's capital. The idea: Stack a series of rectangular steel containers to create affordable units, at a time when the Beehive State really needs them. While the...
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared an American epidemic of loneliness and isolation, releasing an extensive advisory on the danger that a lack of social connection causes to health. Loneliness affects more Americans than diabetes or obesity. Being lonely can be more dangerous, too. It increases the risk of premature mortality by 26%, according to researchers cited in the surgeon general's report, and is as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The problem of...
