TONGUES are remarkable engineering wonders. They help us nourish ourselves and clean our teeth. They’re a vital part of our oral and whole body health. How do we keep them clean and healthy? Brush your tongue daily Your tongue hosts up to 10,000 taste buds. It also harbors billions of bacterium. That oral bacteria can contribute to tooth decay, gum…
The February 2015 Visa Bulletin provides more great news for Filipinos, as the priority dates in the various family and employment categories continue to move forward. In fact, the priority date for workers has moved forward to January 1, 2014!! Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the…
On November 20, 2014, President Obama announced that its administration will stop deporting certain undocumented parents of US citizens and parents of legal permanent residents. These individuals will also be allowed to get work permits to enable them to work and get a driver’s license. This program has been named as Deferred Action for Parental…
It wasn’t just Kris Aquino and Ai-Ai delas Alas who patched things up during the wedding of Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera last December 30. Unknown to some, sexy star Katrina Halili and beauty guru Dr. Vicki Belo have reconciled as well. Years ago, Katrina was one of the endorsers of the Belo Medical…
What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a Chinese method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and improve bodily functions by inserting super fine needles into precise acupuncture points in the body and/or applying heat or electrical stimulation at these specific points. How old is this modality? Acupuncture has been practiced for over 5000 years….
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, Jan. 13 unanimously ruled in favor of homeowners wanting to back out of their mortgages within a three-year period if lenders do not provide mandatory disclosures under the Truth in Lending Act. In 2007, Larry and Cheryle Jesinoski refinanced their home in Eagan, Minn. for $611,000 with Countrywide Home Loans…
United in their opposition to build California’s high-speed rail line through the Angeles National Forest, more than 1,000 residents rallied Tuesday night, Jan. 13, in Lake View Terrace, voicing their concerns about how building the rail would drive down property values, bisect the Sunland and Tujunga neighborhoods, and permanently affect the region’s way of life….
The families of two of the 20 children killed during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting are suing the town where the 2012 massacre occurred, as well as its board of education, alleging security measures at the school “weren’t adequate.” The wrongful-death lawsuit served on the town last week is being filed by the parents…
Greener fuels are taking a hit as a result of more affordable gas prices, which are at their lowest levels in five years. Makers of biodiesel, fuel made from animal fats or vegetable oil, have been cutting costs to compete with diesel, which costs 20 percent less compared to the previous year. “The producers have…
Facebook launched a new program on Tuesday, Jan. 13, that allows its users the ability to help find and returning missing children. The social media giant has partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to provide AMBER Alerts to specific users who are within the geographical vicinity of any ongoing search. “The chances of finding…
“In a family business, it’s the third generation that presents the big problems. The first generation founds the company and has the drive and the dedication to move it forward. The second generation rides that wave. The third generation wants to do their own thing. They’ve seen Broadway; they’ve had all the advantages. Gale Petronis…
IN a historic walk for solidarity, world leaders joined French Pres. Francois Hollande on Sunday, Jan. 11 to denounce acts of terrorism. This came days after 17 people were left dead following a string of deadly terror attacks in Paris, which began with the ghastly shooting at the offices of Charlie Hebdo, a satirical magazine,…
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THIRTY one years ago, my husband left me. He died, leaving a house fill of daughters, young and adorable, innocent, with the world on their side. In the face of adversity, we are permitted to ask, “why me?” You can ask, but you won’t get an answer. Through the years, I’ve learned the hard way….
CALIFORNIA Governor Jerry Brown on Friday, Jan. 9, released a proposed 2015-16 state budget, which calls for $113.3 billion in general fund spending. Brown has proposed an increase in spending on public schools and health and human services, but tightened funding in other departments. “We have a carefully balanced budget – more precarious than I…
THE measles outbreak that originated in Disneyland has spread to 22 cases statewide. One case arose from direct contact with an infected person, according to the California Department of Public Health. Additionally, two measles cases have been confirmed in Utah, and one case has been confirmed in both Colorado and Washington State, the department said,…
COVERED California teamed up with community partners on Monday, Jan. 12, including Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles, to announce a final push to get people enrolled for health insurance. “We stand shoulder to shoulder with our communities,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee, in his opening remarks. “Our job is to…
Charlie Hebdo returns with forgiving message BARELY a week after its deadliest terror attack in decades, France continued to mourn for the 17 victims who died during the three days of bloodshed in Paris, while its government led by President Francois Hollande promised to fortify the nation’s security against extremists and revitalize its people. France…
KAISER Permanente’s 2,600 mental health employees throughout California went on strike on Monday, Jan. 12 to protest what they deem a lack of staffing that, in turn, affects care. Therapists and social workers employed by the health care provider demonstrated to demand that Kaiser provide quality and timely mental health care at its psychiatry clinics…
PRESIDENT Obama met with the new Republican-led Congress for the first time this year on Tues, Jan. 13, staking out areas of compromise in big political issues, such as trade, tax reform, and cybersecurity. “I’m hopeful that with a spirit of cooperation and putting America first, we can be in a position where at the…
NISSAN North America and NASA’s Ames Research Center announced Thursday, Jan. 8, a five-year partnership to develop driverless vehicles that can navigate on Earth and Mars. Engineers from both groups will work together at the Nissan research facility in Silicon Valley to develop new technology that can be used in both cars and space rovers….
KAISER Permanente’s 2,600 mental health employees throughout California went on strike on Monday, Jan. 12 to protest what they deem a lack of staffing that, in turn, affects care. Therapists and social workers employed by the health care provider demonstrated to demand that Kaiser provide quality and timely mental health care at its psychiatry clinics…
The Philippines is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Francis on Thursday, January 15. Drivers, newscasters, government officials, street vendors, Catholics, non-Catholics and just about everyone in the country are talking about the madness of traffic during the Papal events due to the expected millions of people that will be participating. Manila Bulletin, the…
Among the executive actions on immigration announced by President Obama last 11/20/2014 is the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability or DAPA. DAPA is a form of a prosecutorial discretion program to be administered by the Department of Homeland Security, through the US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) which allows a qualified undocumented parent of a…
HUMAN feces may be part of the answer to addressing sanitation issues that cause thousands of deaths each year. A new system called the Omniprocessor, developed by Janicki Industries Inc. and funded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, converts human waste into drinkable water and elecricity. In a video posted on Gates’ blog, the Microsoft founder is…
IT was no surprise that over five million Filipino Catholic devotees joined the procession of the 408-year-old image of the Black Nazarene on Friday, Jan. 9. The image has been a celebrated icon ever since its arrival in 1606 from Acapulco, Mexico. The image depicting Christ with a dark complexion was a sculpture by an…
2015 marks the year when qualified undocumented immigrants are now given the privilege to have a state issued driver’s license and to drive freely in the Golden State, without any fear of being apprehended and deported just because of their immigration status. Such a liberating experience was owned by no less than the most known…
Statute of limitations CLIENT says that he owed about $50,000 of credit cards, which he stopped paying in 2007. But last month, he received a copy of a judgment for $21,000 for one credit card. I looked at the judgment, and it says that the judgment was entered on July 12, 2013. He says that…
(Part 1 of 3) BAN on Plastic Bags: New law requires that supermarkets and large pharmacies stop distributing plastic bags effective July 1, 2015. The ban will include convenience stores in 2016. The law does not apply to bags used for fruits, vegetables, or meats. Bike Trails: Local agencies, including cities and park districts, may propose…
CLASSIFYING workers as ‘independent contractors’ (ICs) allows businesses to pass on the costs of running the business to workers. This ploy, however, did not fool the federal Court of Appeal when it ruled against FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. (FedEx) in one of the most important cases to come out last year concerning the correct…
