Gardening is a positive activity with many health benefits. Picking up pots, digging holes for seeds, lifting bags of soil, and holding a watering can all involve physical activity. You’ll burn calories, feel healthier, and decrease your risk of developing serious diseases like diabetes and heart disease. Pulling weeds and working with shears and hoes […]

  A coyote found the body first as it lay at the base of a pagoda in Thailand Plaza. Driven by the fires that had consumed Griffith Park moving her natural food sources away, the scrawny coyote took off a chunk of thigh before the flashing lights and sirens of the first officers to arrive […]

She was lucky to have escaped with her life when the intruders came for her that cold and snowy night. She had been ready and had a plan, but as often happens with plans, things went sideways from the point her door crashed inward. She fled into the night and by sheer luck survived and […]

Every business needs to focus on customer satisfaction in order to be successful. For a small business, even if you can’t offer the lowest prices or fastest delivery, the way you treat your customers can still be the deciding factor in your favor. In fact, 96% of customers list customer service as an important part […]

It’s summer — which usually means time off, family vacations, and iced treats. You’ve probably been looking forward to ditching your hot tub for a dip in a refreshing swimming pool. However, the season also has its downsides. Summer months see a spike in humidity, which can lead to dehydration and low blood pressure. It […]

Stress, fatigue, and depression can prompt you to head for the couch instead of the gym. This year, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on people’s physical and mental health. Gyms have been shut down, sporting leagues aren’t able to operate, and it can be hard to find spaces where you can exercise safely. […]

Living with a condition like tinnitus can be challenging, to say the least. Tinnitus, or ringing, humming, or buzzing in the ears, can have different causes and can affect people differently — but no matter the cause, it’s important to learn what you can do to live with this condition. So to help you get […]

Racism has existed for centuries. We have been witnesses to its suppressed re-emergence because of the coronavirus and the murders of black citizens. Not only have black people and those of color been stigmatized because of race, but so have the Indigenous people. Over the years, sports teams have been named after terms that Native […]

Marilea C. Rabasa is a retired high school teacher who moved west from Virginia eleven years ago. Before that, she traveled around the world with her former husband in the Foreign Service. She has been published in a variety of publications. Writing as Maggie C. Romero, Rabasa won the International Book Award, was named a […]

Creating a more natural lifestyle can help you to reduce your carbon footprint while helping you to be healthier, live simply, and feel good about your impact on the environment and the world around you. But, for the uninitiated, it might seem overwhelming to create a natural lifestyle from scratch, much less commit to it […]

Many individuals purchase health insurance policies with the simple goal of covering the next medical bill or checkup. Since minimum coverage is specified by the Affordable Care Act, it’s easy to pick an insurer and never think twice about the level of coverage. However, if you’re savvy, you’ll consider bundling both health insurance and life […]

Many people struggle with financial problems at some point in their lives. Thankfully, there are effective ways to deal with the stress caused by common money problems, such as debt, being unable to cover monthly bills, and paying for your child’s education. Here are a few tips to help you cope with financial stress and […]

As a security guard, overseeing the security and safety of your clients and client’s property, your presence should be enough to make them feel safe. Clients/security agencies know that they will be giving you such crucial responsibilities, you need to give them a reason as to why they should choose you. So, you need to […]

For the most part, running a start-up can be a tremendous headache for even the most experienced business owner. The reason why it is often ironic is due to the fact that most start-ups are run by inexperienced owners. The result is that many businesses end up falling flat before they can build a proper […]

Facing a hurricane is very scary, but being adequately prepared can increase your odds of coming out of the storm unscathed. From what to prep ahead of time to what to do afterward, here are the hurricane preparedness tips that could save your life. Think Ahead and Prep Accordingly Preparing ahead of time is the […]

Ice Hunter: A Woods Cop Mystery by Joseph Heywood begins a series built around Grady Service. A former marine who served in Vietnam, these days he is a conservation officer working in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Specifically, an area known as the “Mosquito Tract” that his father also patrolled before he was killed. Like his father […]

Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch is in Florida due to a background check on a new hire and a little more when he gets a phone call from Ora Stevens. She is very concerned as her husband, Charles Stevens, has not been in contact with her for over 41 hours. The legendary Game Warden is […]

Humans and there ever advancing technology have always had an impact on the West. Often in unintended ways with major consequences. One of those who has noted those changes have been Author C. J. Box. He has done so in a variety of series, especially those that feature Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett. The same […]

It has been a little over two years since the events in Charlie-316 happened as Never The Crime: A Charlie-316 Novel begins. Spokane Police Officer Gary Stone works on the seventh floor of city hall in a job that easily could be more dangerous to his long-term survival than being on a high-risk weapons team […]

According to Online Trading, so many people get married again when they are older especially the retired ones who obtained their riches through trading online. When you are in love and you have reached 50 years together, there is nothing wrong with getting married again. Well if you are that couple that is seeking to […]

David Armstrong was born and raised in Natchez, Mississippi. He is an attorney, former mayor, and candidate for the U.S. Congress. Currently, he serves as the COO for the city of Columbus, MS. David received both an undergraduate and master’s degree in political science from Mississippi State University, where he taught American and local government. […]

We may think that beaches may not be the best place that kids should be allowed to play at. This might be because we perceive that the water waves at the beach might be too dangerous for the little ones. But that’s not always the case. There are many games that kids can enjoy playing […]

The online gambling industry has brought the enticing world of online casinos on your electronic devices. Overall, the industry is one of the most profitable sectors, and it’s expected the market to reach $102.97 billion by 2025. This is a good indicator that you’ll find a lot of casino sites online, as there’s obviously a […]

Change is a process of life that some people are unable to deal with. Along with an adjustment in routine, the coronavirus has forced society to pay more attention to situations around the world, including social justice. When people witnessed the murder of George Floyd, change slowly began to take shape once again, even in […]

Detroit Police are searching for a 42 year old woman that they believe to have been assaulted and abducted in Detroit. Reports are that Krista Daniel was last seen Wednesday around 7:45 p.m. on Detroit’s east side. Family members claim they last spoke to Daniel on the phone. Wednesday, around 7:20 p.m. her mother was […]

An Amber Alert was issued for a 3 month old baby who was abducted Monday night. Lyrik Brown is from an area north of Dallas, in the Gainesville area. The police in Gainesville claim that they suspect the man they think abducted the baby girl is identified as Jeremy Brown, who is 30 years old. […]

Throwing Off Sparks: A Riley Reeves Mystery by Michael Pool is the first book in what promises to be a highly entertaining series. There are numerous references to an earlier case which was the focus of the story, “Weathering The Storm,” in The Eyes of Texas: Private Eyes From The Panhandle To The Piney Woods […]

The Case of the Nameless Diablo, Cowboy Crooner: A Nameless, Texas Mystery introducing Rory Rogers, P. I. by Bobbi A. Chukran has a lot going on in this short story that is also a very good cozy style read. Aurora “Rory” Rogers is in her 50s, widowed, and is the only private investigator for miles […]

The Imposter: A Mike Bowditch Short Mystery is set many years ago when Maine Game Warden Mike Bowditch was new to Down East Maine. In those early days, he had a bit of a reputation and his new boss is less than friendly. As the short story opens, Bowditch is on the dock at Roque […]

Sordid: Five Crime Stories by Harry Hunsicker is a collection of five previously published tales. As made clear early on, these are “Five Crime Stories about Amputee Strippers, Drifters, Meth Heads, and Other Lost Souls.” The read is exactly as advertised. This is not a cozy style read. This is graphic, often violent, and is […]