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How to Make Work More Productive
Worker productivity has fallen, and experts are puzzled. I'm not. We're all just tired of watching our industries and economies bleed away the human and physical resources we need to fulfill our daily needs....
health
The three parcels of land in Santa Barbara County are approved for conservation
Coveted oceanfront land in Ventura County will become a nature preserve, as well as a home site for the county's largest-ever preserve, according to the Ventura County Planning Department. The three parcels of land,...
entertainment
The Leader Who Changed Her Life
Jake Wood Was Once a Warrior, Then a Nonprofit Leader. Now He's an Entrepreneur. A photo of Jake Wood's first meeting with a donor. (Courtesy of Jake Wood) On one of the hottest days...
health
Irving Was Not a Good Lawyer
John Irving, who warned you about Roe vs. Wade, hopes to die at his desk. I don't know what else to say about him. I suppose you could say, "He was a lawyer." I...
asia
The 2018 Midterms Will Be a Check on the President
Op-Ed: No matter what happens in the midterms, pundits will trot out familiar narratives - and ignore the facts. The 2018 midterm elections, as Donald Trump and his supporters would have it, are just...
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Will Farrell’s Fyre Festival: A documentary about poverty
‘It was an absolute Fyre Festival.’ Before Miami contestants were enlisted to save the world, another group signed up in Montreal. But where were the cameras? A group of self-styled filmmakers had come to...
world
Smino’s “Luv 4 Rent” is a love letter to his adopted hometown
Rent is too high in L.A. On Smino's new album 'Luv 4 Rent,' it's on the house 'There is no place like home' For L.A. rapper Smino, the place is LA. As his next...
national
The DeSantis/Crist Republican Primary: Four Takeaways
Four Takeaways From the DeSantis-Crist Debate in Florida’s Governor Race The DeSantis/Crist Republican primary matchup is underway this Tuesday, with the winner poised to become Florida’s next governor. While both candidates are strong and...
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The hottest streak in California history continues into a new week
Heat wave reaches 'the tail end' in Southern California The hottest streak on record in the Southern California area stretched into a new week Tuesday, the National Weather Service said, despite forecasts of more...
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“Logan’s Run” is a classic example of how actors approach character building
Viola Davis leads the way in a different kind of battle: one between the art of acting and the art of creating characters. As is the case with any great performance, acting is nothing...