On New Years’ Day, another species fell prey to the global travesty of extinction – Lonely George, the tree snail, was the last of its kind.   According to National Geographic, the loss of any...

On a 45-degree, mid-January morning, the prospect of wading in a river and spending all day outdoors braving the elements is not exactly tempting.   Nonetheless, I, as well as more than 100 fellow...

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans spent nearly $692 billion during November and December in 2017 for the holidays, and that leads us to an important and pressing question: why?  Is...

Opioids need to be more regulated and supervised. The drugs are quite different from others because of their easy accessibility. The drugs are given to help patients with pain, although this can cause...

Recently there was a devasting wildfire in Northern California, resulting in many lives lost. There needs to be action to help all the victims that are suffering economically and emotionally.   According...

Hanging bulbs dot the open ventilated ceiling, contributing to the rustic vibe of the open brick wall and reused garden hose appliance lights. Upon entering the newly opened restaurant The Local, I was...

Undoubtedly, one of the most important aspects of a person’s life is their health – be it mental or physical. While perfect health is ideal, this is not the case for many. For countless individuals,...

The years 2017 and 2018 were not a good time for the reputation of male actors. The legacy of major award-winning shows was ruined from sexual assault allegations made on actors, causing many shows to...

Holiday season has arrived, which means America’s popular coffee brand has come out with their festive drinks. The three featured drinks on the Starbucks website for this holiday season are caramel brulée latte,...

For many years, obesity has been a severe issue in the United States. The numbers of weight gain have increased tremendously; according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, an estimated...

Rather than being in Tampa this past weekend, I was at an Israel Advocacy program in Atlanta, and suddenly everyone's phones go off with thousands of messages from their parents and the news regarding...