Wyeth Coulter Holds His Last Charity Pumpkin Sale
SAN FRANCISCO—Wyeth Coulter, 18, held his last charity pumpkin sale in San Francisco on Tuesday, October 27. Coulter had been growing pumpkins and holding fundraisers for the past 11 years to help local charities in the Bay Area.
Coulter was only 8 when he founded the project that united his love for autumn and Halloween to benefit the homeless community.
At the time,...
Taco Bell Now Delivers
SAN FRANCISCO—Taco Bell has announced on Wednesday, July 8 that the fast-food chain will now deliver to three major cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas.
Taco Bell CEO Brian Niccol said in a press release on their website that, “delivery is yet another example of how we’re using technology and innovation to respond to consumers’ wants and needs, further...
American Beverage Association Sues San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO—The American Beverage Association (ABA) sued the city of San Francisco in federal court on Friday, July 24, in an effort to stop the implementation of the city's new ordinances that will require health risk warnings to be labeled on sugary beverage advertisements, including sodas, energy drinks, and sports drinks ads.
According to San Francisco officials, on June 9 lawmakers unanimously...
Anna Nalick Rocks The Fold
LOS ANGELES—The Fold is a lively little club on 2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057. It’s not situated in the best of areas. In fact, the last time I ventured to this part of town, I was seeking a fake ID. No one does that anymore, right?
However, on December 5, 2014, two very important artists were playing at...
Only arborists specialize in trees.
Just as most problems in landscapes are caused by maintenance gardeners hired to maintain the landscapes, many of the problems with trees are caused by those hired to fix such problems. Arboriculture, which is the horticulture of trees, really should be performed, or at least directed, by professional arborists. It is too specialized to expect it to be done...
Pumpkin Pie Vs. Sweet Potato Pie
UNITED STATES—For many of us our mouths are already salivating as the impending holiday months are upon us. Bonding with family, joking and sharing a few laughs are a few things on the list. The one thing we can’t forget about is the big family feast, full of great foods and delicious desserts.
For many pumpkin pie is a stable...
Sasha Crossman Transforms Tragedy Into Triumph
LOS ANGELES—There are two ways to carry yourself when tragedy strikes, you can wallow in your sorrows, or utilize them to become the person you've always envisioned for yourself. That's exactly what twenty-four-year-old Sasha Crossman faced earlier this year, when she unexpectedly lost her father after one of the most memorable holiday celebrations she had with her family and longtime girlfriend, Kat. "She...
Cross Country Race
UNITED STATES—It’s not often that one finds inspiration in a movie that most would consider a flop. Last week, The Cannonball Run made our short list of movies for car lovers. This week, the generally substance-less flick serves as impetus for our topic of discussion. Said topic can be summed up with the following question: If you were going...
Pietro’s Fight Celebrates FDA Approval Of Muscular Dystrophy Drug
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK—In 2011, just before Dayna and Manni Scarso’s son, Pietro, turned three, they discovered his body was deteriorating from the inside out.
The Scarsos began suspecting problems when they noticed Pietro’s younger brother, Nico, running up and down stairs while Pietro made slow, valiant attempts, but would then get stuck. Looking back, Manni remembered initially thinking, “maybe Pietro’s just...
Where Are The Classic Video Games?
UNITED STATES—Man do I remember my glory days. As a kid, I just had an innate ability when it came to playing video games. I can’t describe the skill, but I just knew it was something I was good at. I received my first gaming system at the age of 5. It was a NES. Some of you might...