The new year is already a month old now that January has come and gone. This means we are truly entering into tax season. Businesses are handing out tax forms to their employees, and people are gathering all of the paperwork that they are going to need. It’s time for everyone to sit down and […]
Author Archives: spiralmode
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Feb
Feb
Just over a year ago, the state of California banned grocery stores from giving away single use plastic bags. The goal was to reduce the amount of plastic that made it out into the environment. Now, California lawmakers are considering making it a crime for dine-in restaurant waiters to give out plastic straws. This new […]
14
Feb
Feb
The United States is an interesting place when it comes to politics. There are marches and rallies about various different political issues nearly every day. From college protests to riots in the street, Americans are exercising their First Amendment right. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution covers: • Freedom of religion • Freedom […]
14
Feb
Feb
In today’s world, the Internet consumes us. Most of us wake up in the morning and the first thing we do is roll over and grab our phone. This is an undeniable truth that we face as people of this nation. The problem is that with this new territory of the Internet we’re not quite […]
14
Feb
Feb
Have recent changes to California law gotten you down? Are you considering leaving the state in search of better prospects? If so, consider going to Italy. Recently, the small town of Candela, Italy decided to begin paying people to live there. If you ever imagined living in Italy, this could be your chance. Candela is […]
12
Feb
Feb
If you have been paying attention to the news lately, then you have probably heard something about Real IDs. This is a new type of identification card that is compliant with the federal Real ID Act, which was enacted in May of 2005. The new law was in response to the 9/11 terror attacks. These […]
12
Feb
Feb
As time goes on, dating apps and online dating are becoming increasingly more popular. While this has helped many people find the love of their life, it has also led to quite a bit of pain for some people. Unfortunately, not everyone online is who they say they are. This fact can lead to a […]
12
Feb
Feb
This is one of those many legal terms out there that worry people the moment they hear it. They have no idea what the term can mean, and that causes quite a bit of fear. When someone is facing a Watson Murder charge, they should be very concerned. A Watson Murder charge occurs when a […]
08
Feb
Feb
Most Californian’s know to be prepared for earthquakes and fires, but often overlook another common natural disaster within the state. We received a lot of rain in the early parts of 2017 in California. Then things dried up and we experienced plenty of fires as a result. Since we’ve had several large fires and winter […]
08
Feb
Feb
Staying awake during the day, or even the week is hard. We’re constantly bustling around, and staying on our toes. Sometimes making it to Wednesday seems to be the biggest challenge of the week, let alone making it to Friday. How can you keep your energy up? According to Maverick Health, an online health blog, […]
08
Feb
Feb
With the start of the new year, several new laws were put into place in California. One such law revolved around crosswalks. Something that many people may not have realized, was that it was illegal to enter a crosswalk once the signal began to flash or display “Don’t Walk.” Anyone who failed to follow this […]
07
Feb
Feb
It’s hard staying calm when the world seems to going to hell in a hand basket. Not to mention it’s difficult to be levelheaded when you have several deadlines due, but only so many hours left in a week. No one said life would be easy. However no one said life would be so stressful. […]
07
Feb
Feb
With temperatures finally dropping, some Californians are breathing a sigh of relief because they managed to survive yet another fire season. However, that’s not always the case. This past year, there were thousands of arcs burned, and hundreds of homes lost to fires. Once a fire gets too big, there is no controlling it, it […]
07
Feb
Feb
If there were anything California is famous for besides Hollywood, it would probably be earthquakes. Californians are used to the impending doom of earthquakes and knowing how to properly seek shelter in any room. Even though we know that the “Big One” will hit us any moment, how prepared are we really? It may seem […]
01
Feb
Feb
Anyone who has spent a stressed out night struggling to finish an important project the night before it is due knows how bad procrastination can be. They have likely experienced that situation several times throughout life and each incident is always followed by the promise to never procrastinate again. Unfortunately, the cycle typically repeats itself […]
01
Feb
Feb
Valentine’s Day, or Single Awareness Day, is coming up. It’s that frustrating time of year that all the couples get all “aw” with one another and meanwhile the single folk get a different kind of “aw”. It’s the time of year when all of your family asks you if there’s a “special someone” in your […]
01
Feb
Feb
It’s time to pull out the candies and red hearts because Valentine’s Day is here. Single bodies beware or go into hibernation since ridiculous grand gestures of love are here. Couples, be prepared for the stress that you’re about to endure because all eyes are on you this season. Why do we do this to […]
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Jan
We, as a society, are obsessed with love. Love is everything, and is connected to the meaning of life, yet how do we define it? Places all over the world have different descriptions for it. Even in languages there are different meanings for the simple word. According to Google, love is an intense feeling of […]