Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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On Dec. 6, 2024, Connecticut State Police arrested a 35-year-old man who had allegedly failed to report several of his guns as stolen. It wasn't a mundane arrest: His case appeared to be a classic example of gun trafficking fueled by straw purchasing, a term for when a person buys a gun with the intent of giving or selling it to someone prohibited from possessing it, like a person convicted of a felony. In all, the man had allegedly purchased more than 30 guns, including 16...
Why do we continue to collect data about the danger of kids playing on these synthetic turfs, while we continue to allow our children to be put in harm's way? I would normally find it appalling that parents aren't flooding our school board in outrage, demanding that they should be the firewall protecting our children. But I realize that parents must think that if the school board supports this turf, then things likely aren't dire enough to warrant their removal. But they would...
It's getting hard out there to be an everyday consumer. Prices are up, and so is unemployment. President Donald Trump's shifting positions on tariffs are contributing to a haze of economic uncertainty. Bracing for impact, shoppers are trimming their grocery runs and seeking discounts, and their confidence in the economy is plunging, according to The Conference Board. Wage growth has been slowing, and job seekers are heading into a job market downturn as businesses pause...
There are sneakers and then there are summer sneakers. Certain kicks beg to be worn as soon as the weather starts warming up, from Air Force 1s and Stan Smiths to Vans. But some occasions call for something a bit more breezy. Flip flops, pool slides, thongs, sandals—call them what you want—today the world's leading brands are placing more and more emphasis on this category of summer footwear. Put simply, summer slides have never been better. Classic sport styles like the Nik...
Since A&W Root Beer became the first American restaurant to franchise in 1925, the U.S.—not to mention the rest of the world—has been dominated by chains. Iconic establishments like the now-defunct Howard Johnson's trained customers to look toward its distinctive orange roofs for consistency and comfort, while McDonald's revolutionized the industry with its focus on speed and affordability. Over the years, chains have had a tremendous influence on American culture, from Lit...
Southern California Edison (SCE) announced plans to bury over 150 miles of power lines in response to the devastating Los Angeles County firestorms, specifically the Eaton and Palisades fires in January 2025. According to multiple sources, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and Reuters, SCE plans to underground 153 miles of power lines in fire-prone areas of Altadena and Malibu to reduce wildfire risk. The project, estimated to cost between $860 million and $925...
From Europe to North America, an energy revolution is breathing new life into empty, long-forgotten coal mine shafts—by repurposing them into places to store renewable energy. Using "gravity batteries," these underground facilities aim to tackle one of renewable energy's greatest challenges: storage. Reasons to be Cheerful reports that the method is simple: Excess renewable energy is used to power winches that lift heavy weights—such as containers filled with sand or rock — up...
With more than 350 million beloved cat companions in homes across the globe, the veterinary community has focused on research to keep them around for as long as possible. Cat owners today can expect their feline friends to live an average of 13 to 17 years. This is partially attributable to shifts in attitudes about indoor and outdoor domestic cats. In the United States, approximately 3 in 5 cats (63%) are indoors only. Indoor cats are known to live significantly longer than...
In a small recording studio near Nashville, Tennessee, conservative activist Kelly Schenkoske urged an online audience of parents to scour school district websites for contracts that mention social and emotional learning. "Social-emotional learning is far more than just kindness," Schenkoske said. "It is a bait and switch." The bait, according to Schenkoske and other panelists at the recent Moms for Liberty training event, is small shifts in the school day to introduce student...
The Trump administration announced on March 26 a 25% tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, aiming to bolster U.S. manufacturing and protect national security. Unsurprisingly, it sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and financial markets—consumers rushed to buy cars ahead of potential price hikes, and investors scrambled to assess the fallout. According to Finder data, there was plenty of fallout. To add to the uncertainty, on April 14, P...
In the treatment of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed as first-line treatments. Among the most popular SSRIs are Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram)—each with its own strengths, side effect profiles, and clinical indications. While both drugs are designed to regulate serotonin levels in the brain, understanding their nuanced differences can help patients and clinicians make infor...
ZJ Boarding House is closing at the end of April, after 37 years in Santa Monica. The shop was founded in 1988. Founding and History: ZJ Boarding House, a surf and skate shop located at 2619 Main Street, Santa Monica, was opened on December 16, 1988, by Mikke Pierson and Todd Roberts. Initially a small 2,000-square-foot store, it grew into a cultural hub for the local surf, skate, and snowboard community. Closure in 2025: ZJ Boarding House closed permanently in April 2025 due...
