Emma, the “grandad on the moon” author, created her story after losing her dad last year. Emma struggled to explain her dad's passing to her 3-year-old son. I started saying the generic “Grandads in the sky now”. His response was “is grandad on the moon”. I knew I had to create a book then, to help other young children. I wanted my book to be enjoyable for younger readers, so I tried to avoid being negative and sad. My son used to talk about the different adventures his grandad was having on the...
Are you a loser? Jim VandeHei, the founder of two successful media startups, has some advice: Don't be. Do you constantly fantasize about crushing your enemies? Don't do that, either. Unless they're a bunch of toxic jerks who really deserve it, which they totally are. These are just a few nuggets of wisdom from VandeHei's forthcoming self-help guide for humble geniuses with rippling abs who win at life.
"Mary Poppins" was Julie Andrews' first film. Her second film was "The Sound of Music." If she had never made another movie, she might still be one of Hollywood's most endearing and beloved stars and generation after generation would still be singing along. Though that was just the beginning of a career literally in its eighth decade, it's a very good place to start. Because now, Julie Andrews is a writer of children's books, with co-author, and daughter, Emma Walton Hamilton. Their latest is...
Authorities sought the public’s assistance Monday in locating a 35-year-old woman with an unspecified mental health disorder last seen in an unincorporated area near Watts. Mariya Alexandra Ioffe was last seen in the 1600 block of East 120th Street, near Compton Avenue and King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science in Willowbrook, around 10 […]
Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said they are seeking the public’s help in finding a pre-trial detainee who escaped from the Oahu Community Correctional Center on Friday.
The bridge synonymous with Kurt Cobain in North Aberdeen is reaching a point where there may not be any turning back, so an author from the other side of the country is trying to save it before it’s too late.
Sandstone Care analyzed data from the Institute of Education Sciences to see how American high schools are faring in providing mental health services.
ST. GEORGE — Utah offers numerous waterfall adventures, and an author is releasing an information guidebook naming the best hikes in June. “Hiking Waterfalls Utah: A Guide to the State’s Best Waterfall Hikes” by Stewart M. Green combines stunning photography with facts and locations. It’s user-friendly for all experience levels. Green has written books for […]
The Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority announced a new initiative to help tackle evictions and lease enforcement.
The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran's recent protests.
The French Iranian author and artist, best known for her graphic novel Persepolis, edited and contributed to a new graphic anthology titled Woman, Life, Freedom, inspired by Iran's recent protests.
Finding the best person to fill a position can be tough, from drafting a job ad to producing a shortlist of top interview candidates.