Arachnophobia And Other Fears
By Edward Mills We had a little excitement this morning at home. My wife came out of the bathroom and said, quite calmly, “Ed, there’s a big black spider in…
A Brief History of Hanukkah
(Hebrew: הכונח , alt. Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of…
Christmas Tree Lot In Glendale Going Strong For Over 30 Years By Julie Castro
GLENDALE, CA — If you want to buy a beautiful Christmas Tree this year, then head out to 1252 Central Avenue in Glendale, California. They are not only beautiful, they…
How to Stop the Secret Santa!
By George Christopher Thomas Do you have to holiday shop for someone you don’t like? Are there co-workers in your office organizing a “Secret Santa,” just to be annoying? Are…
Family Vacations Are Possible, Even If Your Child Has Asthma
A successful family vacation offers activities for everyone. Popular destinations include family camps, all-inclusive beach resorts, water parks, family- oriented cruises, theme parks or even cross-country road trips to visit…
Car Care Advice for College-Bound Students
College-bound students have one more task to add to their checklist of things to do before classes begin: car care. A well-maintained vehicle is safer and more economical to operate…
Business and Family: Moms Can Have It All
Stay-at-home mom? How about stay-at-home CEO? “Mompreneurs” are part of a trend that’s becoming more and more prevalent, as millions of business-minded mothers are starting online companies and operating them…
New Survey Reveals The Route To Burger Bliss
Whether it’s American, Swiss or cheddar, many believe cheese makes a burger better. In fact, that’s the opinion of seven out of 10 Americans who like to say “cheese!” when…
Tips to Strengthen Your Child’s Performance in School
How are your children doing in school? Are you pleased with their performance, or do you think there is room for improvement? No matter what letters appeared on their report…
New Program Helps Residents Prepare for Earthquake
Los Angeles, CA — The City of Los Angeles Emergency Preparedness Department launched a program to help qualified residents make their homes and living space more earthquake secure. The program…