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If you’ve ever driven through Levittown, Long Island, you’ve seen the epitome of post-World War II housing. Designed for young parents birthing the baby boomer generation, the Levittown homes were built on the principles of manufactured housing built for the military, but incorporated the “must haves” of postwar life: large patios. , modern appliances, television antenna and other amenities. Promotional […]

Santa Ana came to visit me one night

One night I dreamed of Santa Ana and immediately realized that this dream was completely significant and premonitory. I can usually recognize a premonition dream because it seems more real than reality and many times while dreaming I think that it is not a dream even though I know at the same time that I am dreaming. It’s hard to […]

You Got Your PSAT Scores Back, Now What?

Now that PSAT scores are out, some of you may be wondering, “what was the point?” Colleges aren’t going to look at your PSAT scores, so why did you take it? Well, the PSAT is actually quite an important test for a number of reasons. Now that you’ve got your scores back, there are several things you should be doing. […]

Breast Cancer Awareness and GMOs

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to explore the widely ignored and rarely discussed link between GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and women’s most feared diagnosis. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women ages 40 to 55, and about 80 percent of those diagnosed have no family history of the disease. One in […]

10 good reasons to visit Malta

There is nowhere more typically Mediterranean than this small but fascinating country made up of three tiny islands: Malta itself, its sleepy neighbor Gozo, and tiny Comino. Malta is a place of sunshine, easy living, and surprisingly hidden depths. It is a place that the British have cherished for centuries, and although the colonial days are long gone, there is […]