Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Known for her many successful entrepreneurial endeavors Mercedes Ganon has hit the bullseye again with the release of her brilliant book 'How To Survive A Knockout'. Ganon's book is an uplifting and inspired collection of her life experiences, good and bad, happy and sad, winning and personal loss. No matter what, her attitude and positive outlook deals with life's punches and she takes them on the chin - which supports her smiling infectious grin! Ganon's life in the entertai...
Mental health conditions affect millions of people worldwide, but harmful stereotypes—like the idea that people with mental illness are dangerous or weak—still shape how these conditions are understood and treated despite growing awareness and education. Mental health stigma can have serious consequences. A 2016 report shows that stigmatization of mental illness not only fuels social exclusion but also prevents people from seeking help when they need it most. And mental hea...
While inflation metrics may show broad trends across the U.S., costs of individual necessities like housing, groceries, utilities, transportation and medical expenses may see wider price volatility from city to city. Many dynamics may help influence price differentials across the country, such as geographical location—which may impact the availability and import cost of raw materials—and demographics, which often influences demand for goods and services as well as the sup...
While measuring individual happiness is challenging due to its subjectivity, broader trends may be able to provide insight into whether a local community is more or less happy than its peers. For instance, research ties higher incomes and lower poverty rates to higher levels of happiness. Similarly, life expectancy and marriage rates can be revealing indicators about a community's propensity for happiness. With this in mind, SmartAsset ranked 90 of the largest U.S. cities...
Shoreside, the chic new ocean-adjacent restaurant and bar with sweeping views, now open at the reimagined Shore Hotel, has officially opened its doors-ushering in a fresh era of elevated seaside dining in Santa Monica. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of California and the effortless elegance of SoCal living, Shoreside is where refined cuisine meets relaxed coastal charm. Perched along Ocean Avenue with sweeping views of the beach, Shore Hotel blends eco-friendly vibes with eas...
One key benefit that many people overlook when trying to maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social Security benefits based on the work history of their spouse. Social Security spousal benefits are granted to individuals who performed the important work of raising families and maintaining the family home, by allowing them to claim benefits based on their spouse's work history, Ryan...
This summer, a wave of new graduates are embarking on finding their first jobs and entering the workforce. Amidst a competitive job landscape, it's also an exciting time that's marked by a flurry of hallmark learnings like navigating a new professional network and making a positive impression with colleagues. These young professionals are also grappling with an increasingly daunting consideration: How might generative AI affect their roles over the coming years? While there...
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect millions of people across the country. Yet stigma, misinformation, and outdated stereotypes continue to cloud public understanding of who develops eating disorders, when symptoms begin, and what recovery looks like. In reality, conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are life-threatening and often co-occur with other mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression. Recent data points to...
Insurance is an important part of financial planning. It can help you protect yourself from unexpected financial losses due to accidents, illnesses, or other events. However, insurance can also be expensive. This is where insurance discounts come in. Insurance discounts are offered by insurance companies to lower the cost of your insurance policy. There are many different types of insurance discounts available, depending on your individual circumstances. By taking advantage...
This month marks the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration that COVID-19 was a pandemic. That announcement shuttered school buildings and launched millions of students into remote learning. While the immediate health crisis is over, the long-term impact on students is not, The 74 reports. The latest Nation's Report Card underscores that academic recovery remains elusive, with many students needing months of additional instructional time to close...
Welcome to Torrance, California-Where Coastal Beach Vibe Meets City Energy Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, just 20 minutes south of the Westside, Torrance is a hidden gem blending breezy beach vibes with vibrant city life. Whether you're planning a quick day trip or a full weekend getaway, Torrance delivers the best of both worlds-mid-century charm, a rich cultural history, and a laid-back California feel that's perfect for families. Many SoCal...
Welcome to Torrance, California—Where Coastal Beach Vibe Meets City Energy Located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, just 20 minutes south of the Westside, Torrance is a hidden gem blending breezy beach vibes with vibrant city life. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip or a full weekend getaway, Torrance delivers the best of both worlds—mid-century charm, a rich cultural history, and a laid-back California feel that’s perfect for families. Many SoCal residen...
Albany If anyone could sell you a $2 million school bus, it's Karina Butler. The 17-year-old spent last fall learning about hydrogen fuel cells—New York school districts must stop buying conventional diesel buses by 2027, and by 2035, Butler explained, all school buses in the state must operate electrically. The new buses are clean, she said, but at $2 million apiece they're also "very pricey," she told The 74. That's a tough sell for cash-strapped districts in the state's c...
LJ Wilde always felt he one day would use his background in mechanical engineering to enrich his daughter Luci's life. "I didn't know what for," Wilde said. "I just felt it." What he didn't know was just how many lives he eventually would change. Two years after she was born, doctors told the Hyrum, Utah, resident that Luci would likely never be able to walk on her own due to a rare genetic disorder, The Salt Lake Tribune reports. When he learned this, his mind immediately...
COVID had already killed thousands of people in other countries and was spreading in the United States when a top federal health official said schools should prepare to offer "internet-based teleschooling" in case they had to close for a period of time. "We are asking the American public to work with us to prepare for the expectation that this could be bad," Dr. Nancy Messonnier, then a leader in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's pandemic response, told reporter...
With airfares expected to remain elevated throughout 2025, according to online travel marketplace Hopper, finding the cheapest days to fly could save you a lot of money. The cheapest days of the week to fly are typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays. However, this isn't always the case, so Experian says comparing your options and being flexible are the keys to finding the lowest fares. The Cheapest and Most Expensive Days of the Week to Fly While Tuesdays and Wednesdays are...
Understanding how people perceive their mental well-being—especially in such a rapidly changing world—is vital to Rula's mission to connect people with the mental healthcare they need. In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Rula released the State of Mental Health Report: Mental Well-being in a Changing World. Surveying over 2,000 U.S. consumers, the report was designed to illuminate: - People's relationship with their mental health - How people feel about men...
As of March 2025, the median listing price for condos in Santa Monica is approximately $1.25 million to $1.4 million, based on recent data from platforms like Redfin and Zillow. The median sale price for condos in Santa Monica was around $1.15 million in February 2025, slightly down from $1.2 million a year earlier, reflecting a modest cooling. Condos average $900–$1,100 per square foot, with luxury units near the beach or downtown reaching $1,500+. A 2-bedroom, 2-bath c...
Pickup trucks with trailers and cars with yawning trunks pulled up onto untended lawns in front of buildings from which people lugged books, furniture, mattresses, trophy cases and artwork. Anything else of value had already been sold by a company that specializes in auctioning off the leftover assets of failed businesses. At least one of the buildings was soon to be demolished altogether, its red-brick walls dumped into its 1921 foundation. This was the unceremonious end of...
The number of people purchasing and using electric vehicles in the United States reached record levels in 2024, thanks to a combination of federal, state, and local incentives and growing awareness about the impact of greenhouse gases on climate change. However, recent moves by the Trump administration to curb incentives to buy EVs, such as tax credits, pause federal fleets' adoption of EVs, and implement tariffs on EV parts is threatening continued growth. EVs occupied...
Gerardo Valerio had been looking for a bathroom in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood for 20 minutes when he stumbled across a blue and white trailer with "FREE BATHROOM" at the top. At first, he was hesitant to enter the bathroom, which had been installed by the Washington, D.C.-based portable toilet startup Throne. To get in, he had to scan a QR code which pre-loaded a text onto his phone. After sending the text, the door would automatically slide open. "What do I text,...
Everyone from grade school students to proud pet owners quotes the statistic that one dog year equals seven human years. It's considered axiomatic, but, as it turns out, that's not accurate. Really, experts say it's more accurate to compare the first year of a dog's life to 15 years of a human's, the second year to nine human years, and every year after that to five human years. The math gets even more complicated when factoring in the dog's size: Bigger dogs start to age...
In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a quiet revolution in end-of-life practices is underway. At Ramsey Creek Preserve near Westminster, South Carolina, the deceased do not rest under rows of cold marble, but beneath meadows and oaks, their presence woven into the natural world, Reasons to be Cheerful says. The first body Billy Campbell buried on his land was the stillborn child of friends. Then a colleague who died suddenly in a car accident "solidified the...
KaTiedra Argro has been on a mission: restore her school's reputation as a premier Philadelphia educational institution where young women hone their skills, excel as leaders, and find their voices. The principal of the Philadelphia High School for Girls spent last fall visiting 48 elementary and middle schools to recruit students. She went all over the city, from Northeast to Southwest, to sell kids on an historic all-girls school that was founded 13 years before the Civil War...
Ask Rusty –Please Clear Up Our Confusion about Our Social Security Payments? Dear Rusty: I am thoroughly confused. What do I need to do to continue receiving automatic Social Security deposits to my bank account, and maintain our Medicare and Supplement health insurance? My wife has received her SS deposit regularly on the 3rd Wednesday each month with automatic bank deposit for many years. I have received my SS deposit regularly the 4th Wednesday each month with automatic ban...
