Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Update, 8.5.24: "U.S. stocks fell sharply on Monday as part of a global market sell-off centered around U.S. recession fears. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 951 points, or 2.4%. The Nasdaq Composite lost 3.1%, and the S&P 500 slid 2.7%. The blue-chip Dow earlier fell as much as 1,200 points. "Fears of a U.S. recession were the main culprit for the global market meltdown after Friday’s disappointing July jobs report. Investors are also concerned that the Federal Reserve is behind in c...
August 1, 2024 - It's been almost three years since Santa Monica's Chief of Police Ramon Batista said he would provide Santa Monica with "unparalleled public safety." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ups05Sdpv3U&ab_channel=CityofSantaMonica But I get yelled at by drug addicts almost every day. I'll be walking down Montana Avenue – Ocean, 7th Street, Idaho, 2nd Street, Santa Monica, Wilshire, 4th Street, Main Street, The Promenade, The Beach Strand – and some crazy drug addict yells at me agg...
Many have been quick to label this athlete as male use this Olympic women's boxing controversy against the inclusion of transgender athletes in women's sports. As a doctor and scientist, I want to clarify a crucial point: this athlete is not a "transgender person." Instead, she likely has a condition such as Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS) or Swyer Syndrome, which makes her situation very different. The difference between transgender athletes and athletes with disorders of sexual...
Ask Rusty – Does Congress Pay Into Social Security? Dear Rusty: I've been told that members of Congress do not have Social Security deducted from their pay; Additionally, that their retirement dollars come from the Social Security Administration purse even if they only serve as a member of Congress for a short number of terms. Also, if this is true, are there other individuals that enjoy these advantages? Thank you in advance for your service as a Social Security Advisor. Signed: Concerned S...
At the recent Hollywood premiere of Award winning short movie 'The Soul Trader' guests were left wanting more and gave a well deserved standing ovation after being treated to a sneak peak viewing of the extraordinary new project, helmed by award winning director Susan Dynner. The talented cast and crew were in attendance as well as a full house of Hollywood creatives. Legendary actress Donna Mills graced the red carpet and wowed guests with her youthful timeless beauty. Lead actress and...
July 26, 2024 - Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath is lying About Santa Monica. She recently said in an emailed statement: "County partners with Venice Family Clinic to provide harm reduction services for up to three hours each week in Santa Monica. Through harm reduction and other efforts, deaths among people experiencing homelessness held steady for the first time since 2015, as opposed to continual increases the County had historically seen." Horvath added that since the County...
July 20, 2024 Ocean Water Closure Due to Sewage Release Avoid Water Contact and Wet Sand The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued an ocean water closure for the following area due to the release of approximately 15,000 gallons of untreated sewage: One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek. Public Health officials are advising residents or visitors planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to avoid contact with ocean water and wet sand in the areas noted above. Ac...
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake was felt as a rolling motion in Santa Monica, CA around 9:10 pm PST. The earthquake was centered 99 kilomers (about 61 miles) West of Mettler, California. It was at a depth of 6 miles. "I felt this quake for a change. A M5.2 located at the southern end of the Central Valley. It is near the White Wolf fault that produced a M7.5 in 1952 but does not appear to be on that fault." Tweeted Caltech's Dr. Lucy Jones. There were six aftershocks greater than Magnitude 3, within...
Ask Rusty – Will My Wife Get a Spousal Benefit from Me? Dear Rusty: I will be turning 70 (yikes) this coming November. I will begin taking my Social Security benefit at that time. My age 70 SS benefit will be approximately $4,500 per month. My spouse (who is currently 74) began receiving her SS benefits about 10 years ago - before her FRA. She receives approximately $1,900 per month. My question is, based on my expected SS monthly benefit of approximately $4,500, would my spouse be eligible f...
