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Nov 20 2024LIFESTYLE

San Ramon Unveils Sunrise Ridge Park: A New Playground for All!

San Ramon, CA, recently welcomed a new addition to its green spaces with the grand opening of Sunrise Ridge Park. Situated at 7500 Faria Preserve Parkway, this 12-acre park offers a variety of amenities. Young kids will love the playgrounds designed just for them, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Synchrotron Radiation: A 30-Year Journey with the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation

In October 1994, the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation (JSR) kicked off its journey with a 100-page inaugural issue featuring 15 articles. Over the past three decades, JSR has grown alongside significant achievements, including multiple Nobel Prizes awarded for research conducted using synchrotron ra

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Life Lessons from the Open-Source World

Open-source technology isn't just about code—it's about sharing, caring, and building communities. Ever since I started using Linux decades ago, I've picked up valuable life lessons that go way beyond computers. One big takeaway is that sharing is key. Open-source giants like Linux wouldn't exist wi

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Voters Say No to Soft-on-Crime Policies in Oakland

In California's Bay Area, a big change is happening. Voters in Oakland have voted to remove Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from their jobs. People are upset about rising crime rates, homelessness, and feeling unsafe. Thao lost her job with 62% of the vote, while Price lost with

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Nov 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Uncle Luke Thinks Black Stars Are Made Out to Be Bad Guys

Uncle Luke, a well-known figure in hip-hop, recently shared his thoughts on social media about how successful Black people are often portrayed as villains. He believes there are systems in place that make it seem like these individuals are bad guys. He used examples like LeBron James, who has all-Bl

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Nov 17 2024HEALTH

Healing Together: Rwanda's Community Approach to Mental Health

Imagine a world where people come together to heal from traumatic experiences. This is what's happening in Rwanda, thanks to a unique model called Community-Based Social Healing (CBSH). Created by the Ubuntu Centre for Peace, this approach combines therapies that focus on breath, body, and mind, alo

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

90 Years of Fun: Community Favorite Party Supply Store Closes Doors

Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby

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Nov 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Adventure Awaits in Temecula: Explore Portals Entertainment

Are you looking for a fun spot for the whole family in Temecula? Portals Entertainment just opened its doors, offering all sorts of fun stuff inside! Chad and Alfred Williams, the owners, wanted to make a place where everyone can have a blast, no matter their age. They started thinking about this in

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Heart Health Awareness: What Indian Communities Know and Do

You've probably heard about heart diseases, but do you really know how to prevent them? In India, not everyone might be in the loop about these critical facts. That's why it's essential to find out what people in communities know, think, and do about heart diseases and their risks. Surprisingly, the

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Nov 15 2024RELIGION

Researching Religion and Non-Religion with Albert Piette

Albert Piette's views on religion, as detailed in his 1999 book, La Religion de près , offer valuable insights into how religion is experienced in daily life. While he critiques existing sociological perspectives, his ideas align with the current focus on 'lived religion' by contemporary sociolog

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