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Movie Review: “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”

In this era of constant reboots and re-imaginings and the like, “Planet of the Apes” has had a pretty successful run. 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was such a …
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Vicki Ha Vy Tran is salutatorian of the Long Beach High School Class of 2024.

Hundreds gather to celebrate LBHS Class of 2024

Hundreds of people gathered in the Long Beach High School (LBHS) gym to celebrate the achievements of graduating seniors during LBHS’s Senior Day on Tuesday, May 7. This year’s Class of …

Coffee Time: “'YOU’RE GOOD AT IT,’ BUT IS THAT A GOOD THING?”

You are one talented and gifted person – no doubt. When He tucked you into your mom’s womb, your Creator handed you some abilities that are expressly yours. You may be one who …

CES adding Oxford University language programs

Coast Episcopal School (CES) in Long Beach is one of only sixteen schools in the United States that will be implementing LanguageScreen, a language program developed by Oxford University professors …

Information on PBMs from your local pharmacist

There is a dirty little secret in the healthcare system that most folks are unaware of, and it may impact your ability to go to the pharmacy of your choice. I am speaking of the reimbursement rates …

Kara's Sights & Bites: Lighten up! It's time to celebrate spring

Mother’s Day may have come and gone, along with a few college graduations, but there are still plenty of special occasions occurring from now until summer. High school graduations, bridal …

Kara Kimbrough
A delicous dinner of hamburger, potatoes and onions can be baked or grilled in a sturdy package of foil, eliminating the need for dishes, pans or anything else to wash.

Kara's Sights & Bites: No-pan dinners mean no dishes to wash; easy, delicious meals

Ordinarily, I will entertain an alternate train of thought...but on this topic, I stand first. One of – if not THE – worst parts of cooking is dealing with the pile of dirty pots and pans …

Kara's Sights & Bites: More than antebellum homes: 10 things to do in Natchez

Visitors from around the world flock to Natchez during all seasons, for every reason imaginable. It's true, the city's beautiful antebellum homes are a major tourism draw, but Natchez is much more …

Kara's Sights & Bites: Make your own meatballs and roasted chicken

    Saying anything negative about local supermarkets goes against my beliefs. The 12+ years I worked for a supermarket chain still rank near the top of best work experiences of all time …
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Coffee Time: “WHERE DO TODDLERS SPEND ETERNITY?”

Hmmm…evidently an often-thought-about and frequently asked question. Along with many other thought-provoking ones, like: If a baby dies, does that infant go to heaven automatically? And will …

Coffee Time: “LOCKED UP AND SECURE – OR SCARY?”

Do they bother you? Do walls and fences cause claustrophobia in you? How about locked doors and gates? Do they bring about a fierce need to find the key and escape? The obvious answer for most …

Coffee Time: “EXHAUSTED WINGS BRINGS ON CLIPPED WINGS”

If you work and work hard, you will understand this topic.  Exhaustion. Too much constant physical or mental work, with no relaxation for your body and brain can bring on serious …
Movie Reviews
There has been a push in recent years for the Oscars to add an award for stunt work. I’m all for it, sure, give some often-unrecognized professionals their moment in the sun. My guess is …
Since “Challengers” begins practically at the end of its story, I think I’ll begin this review by talking about the movie’s ending. It ends, as we see in early scenes and is …
          After last week’s heavy, serious, ultraviolent “Civil War,” I needed a movie like the lighter, sillier, also ultraviolent “Abigail.” …
   “Civil War” presents one of the most intriguing premises of the year, maybe of the last several years: what if Texas and California were to secede from the United States and …
Hudson's Journey
The word “audible” automatically makes us think American football; I can hear Peyton Manning yelling “Omaha” as I am typing. Actually, calling an “audible” can be …
It has been in the news a lot about promoting abortion for disabled babies, even in the State of the Union Address. A lady in Texas crossed the border to secure her abortion of her disabled daughter, …
March is here and the old saying, “out like a lion, in like a lamb” may be true about the weather; but it’s also about everything that was cold finding a new warmth. Blooming, …
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Arizona Voters Agree On Key Issues
(NAPSI)—There could be good news for many Arizonans concerned about the future of the country and their state in these contentious times. Center for the Future of Arizona’s (CFA) statewide survey …
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Better Health, Naturally
(NAPSI)—If you’re like most Americans, you take a dietary supplement every day, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).   Yet, adds the Cleveland Clinic, …
LG NOVA: Building New Ventures to Accomplish Mission for the Future
(BPT) - With an unwavering policy of open innovation with startups around the world, LG has been fostering businesses outside its own to better prepare for the future. These big-picture efforts are …
States with the biggest mental health care deserts
ADHD Advisor used data from the Health Resources & Services Administration to map and analyze mental health provider shortages across the U.S.