Montgomery, AL…Today in 1955 Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public to a white man. “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” Rosa Parks
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Wednesday, November 27, 2013 – Thanksgiving is all about loved ones getting together and enjoying a delicious holiday dinner. Since cooking is the number one cause of home fires, the American Red Cross announces the top ten ways to avoid a fire while preparing the holiday meal this year: 1. Don’t wear […]
San Carlos, CA…Experts in the dermatology field have agreed that it is difficult for dermatologists to read biopsy slides. If this is true, then why do some dermatologists still insist on doing so, resulting in patient compromise? It’s frightening for me to think of how trusting I was with my family dermatologist of about 20 […]
Help people affected by the Pacific typhoon. Typhoon Haiyan swept across the central Philippines on Friday leaving a trail of massive destruction in its wake. With sustained winds reported at over 145 miles per hour, and significantly stronger gusts, Haiyan was the second category 5 typhoon to strike the Philippines this year. The typhoon affected […]
Washington, DC…The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its preliminary determination that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not “generally recognized as safe” for use in food. The FDA’s preliminary determination is based on available scientific evidence and the findings of expert scientific panels. The […]
Washington, DC…If you have a dog or cat that became ill after eating jerky pet treats, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would like to hear from you or your veterinarian. The agency has repeatedly issued alerts to consumers about reports it has received concerning jerky pet treat-related illnesses involving 3,600 dogs and 10 cats […]
Reno, NV… was born on January 20, 1968, in Birmingham, Ala. He attended McQueen High School in Reno and graduated in 1986. He lettered four consecutive years in swimming, soccer and cross country. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Landsberry received his associate’s degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement in 1996 from Truckee Meadows […]
Pebble Beach, CA…Pebble Beach Resorts has been named one of the “Top 25 Golf Resorts of the World” by LINKS Magazine. The feature, appearing in the Fall 2013 issue of LINKS, is part of the magazine’s 25th Anniversary Edition, which highlights significant people, places and moments in golf past and present. The famous par-3 17th […]
Monterey, CA…In need of a great date night idea? Get tickets to see Romance performed by the Monterey Symphony! This show features works from Wagner, Strauss and Brahms and premieres at Salinas‘ Sherwood Hall on Friday at 7:30pm and at Carmel-by-the-Sea‘s Sunset Center on Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 3pm. $20-$78. Prepare to get spooked at the Monterey Mirror Maze! The family friendly Mirror Maze […]
Carmel, CA…The weather has remained relatively unaffected by the development of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Routinely, in the 100 years since its inception, the sun has risen over the verdant Carmel Valley, tracing its way along an arc toward the sea and burning off the veil of fog to reveal the coastal village where, like Brigadoon, its inhabitants […]
