These days, unless we’re eating only organic, we’re eating GMOs. Today, Genetically Modified Organisms, also referred to as Genetically Engineered, can be found in 80 percent of all processed foods. Some 30,000 products, including frozen, in jars, cans, bags and boxes, contain one or more GE additives. Soy and corn are the most prevalent, coming to us in the form of flours, pastes, oils, sweeteners, binders and fillers.
Q. I’ve got a large bald spot that I see when the barber gives me a mirror to look at the back of my head. How can I get rid of it? Louis, Santa Monica A. Bald spots are caused by barbers. I used to have a bald spot, too. Tell your barber to stop…
Americans are the most charitable people in the world, as evidenced by records of our annual donations of giving. Congress has been very generous in passing laws regulating deductions for charitable giving. You should consult IRS Publication 526 for the regulations governing the many aspects of charitable giving and the required documentation. In order to…
Am I just preaching to the town choir when I say that reading social media postings proves many people believe anything they hear or read? We routinely discuss that at the office lately —with more and more local social media pages popping up — rumors around town are way up and facts seem way down….
We appreciate the article recapping the results of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s recent Eye of the Artist event. In one part of the article, writer Marshall Smith correctly quoted me as saying that gross profits had surpassed last year’s event. I incorrectly used the word “profit” when I should have said (and actually meant)…
These days, I’m often asked, “What’s going on with the Art Alliance?” Truth be told, I admire the organization’s mission to keep art alive in schools. That’s why I chaired numerous events over the last two years, including the first public art exhibit. Through my involvement though, I saw and experienced things that caused concern….
Meet Sydney, Syd for short. He is about a year old, and a true Lab. Bring out the water hose and you have a friend. Throw a tennis ball or two and Syd will retrieve. Easy release. He knows sit and shake, and is working on stay. Sydney is good with dogs and cats, but…
65 years ago – 1950 The Idyllwild Inn was host to 56 students from all over the world. They were members of the Visiting International Students Association sponsored by Rotary International. 60 years ago – 1955 The Rustic Theatre was showing “White Christmas,” starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. 55 years ago –…
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department/County Office of Emergency Services is committed to providing the best public protection possible and to always work to improve community life and property safety. We will analyze what is best to reduce risks for a community, report what is best, and work hard to implement what is best for life and property risk reduction. This is just what we have always done and will continue to do for the San Jacinto/Santa Rosa mountains area.
The annual nationwide Sunshine Week is celebrated this year from March 15 to 21. USA newspapers publish stories about public records and the difficulty in obtaining some of them. “Public records” are generally defined as records regardless of their physical form (so email would be included), made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any government agency.
