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Choosing The Right Retirement Strategy in an Uncertain Economy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

You already know the importance of saving for retirement throughout your working years. But if you’re not sure exactly how to do that, you aren’t alone.Most people would advise you to set aside a specific sum of money while making strategic investments. But where do you keep that sum? How do you create an investment strategy and invest without losing too much money? How do you make your hard-earned money grow over time?It’s Never Too EarlyRetirement planning might sound complex, but once you’ve set your retirement goals and developed a sound strategy for pursuing them, you can focus on putting away more money while giving your investments time to grow. It’s never too early to start!If you want to maximize your chances of creating a solid retirement fund to support you through your golden years, a qualified financial advisor can help you every step of the way.Your advisor will help you develop an investment strategy and set up annuities, IRAs, and other retirement accounts. With a co...

Lion’s Mane Vs Cordyceps

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Mushrooms are definitely something not all of us are used to consuming. But did you know these little fungal organisms can provide several health benefits? Two of the most popular varieties are Lion’s Mane mushrooms and Cordyceps, both of which have gained a lot of attention due to their potential medicinal effects.According to research (1) findings, Medicinal Mushrooms (MMs), like these two varieties, contain bioactive compounds that can positively influence our body’s systems. From providing anti-inflammatory benefits to enhancing cognitive function and even supporting our immune systems – it’s no surprise why more and more people are turning to MMs. But with all the buzz about Medicinal Mushrooms, how do you know which ones to choose? This article will explore Lion’s Mane vs Cordyceps and compare their potential benefits, effects, and uses. We’ll also talk about when it makes sense to stack these two mushrooms together for maximum benefits. Let’...

Lion’s Mane Nootropic For ADHD : Does It Work?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

ADHD is a common mental disorder that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 9.8 percent of children aged 3-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in the U.S. For many, these symptoms can have a major impact on their daily lives.Many people with ADHD take medication to manage their symptoms, but there’s also a growing interest in non-drug treatments. Lion’s mane nootropic (also known as Lion’s Mane Mushroom extract) is one such natural remedy that has been gaining popularity in recent years.But does it really work? What does the research say?In this article, we’ll:explain what Lion’s Mane is and how it worksoutline the health benefits of this mushroom supplementdiscuss the symptoms and treatments for ADHDlook at whether Lion’s Mane can be taken for ADHDprovide dosing guidelines for those who want to try Lion’s Maneand answer common questions about taking this nootropic for ADHDLet’s di...

Valley Fair in San Jose adds merchants, hits record sales and visits

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

SAN JOSE — Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose has begun to attract visitors and retail activity at levels that top the big shopping mall’s trends prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus.The retail center is also going through a stretch where it is attracting merchants at a brisk pace, according to Sue Newsom, senior general manager with Westfield Valley Fair.After the opening of the popular Eataly Italian food hall at Valley Fair, the retail complex is preparing for the openings of other high-profile merchants.Plus, Valley Fair has achieved key benchmarks lately, the center’s officials say.Customers visit Eataly, an Italian food hall located at Westfield Valley Fair mall in San Jose, June 2022. (Dai Sugano/Bay Area News Group)“Our foot traffic has been exceptional,” Newsom said. “We now are way beyond our pre-COVID retail sales and foot traffic.”Valley Fair also climbed to a fresh pinnacle for visitors, as measured by foot traffic.̶...

Trial begins for Colorado stepmom accused of killing missing 11-year-old Gannon Stauch, dumping body in Florida

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Gannon Stauch Jury selection began Monday in the murder trial of the Colorado Springs woman accused of killing her 11-year-old stepson and then driving across the country to dump his body in Florida.Letecia Stauch, 39, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Gannon Stauch, who disappeared from the family’s Colorado Springs home on Jan. 27, 2020, prompting extensive searches for the boy. Letecia Stauch was the last person to see Gannon alive, and investigators believe she killed the boy in his bedroom while the two were home alone that afternoon.Gannon’s body was found in March 2020, inside a suitcase under a bridge near Pensacola, Florida. He had been shot in the jaw, stabbed in the chest and back, and suffered a skull fracture, authorities said. His body was wrapped in bedding from the family’s home, and bullets found in the suitcase appeared to have been fired from a gun kept in the family’s home, investigators previously testified.Stauch pleaded not guilty by rea...

Single family residence sells in Fremont for $1.5 million

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

4839 Sterling Drive – Google Street ViewA house located in the 4800 block of Sterling Drive in Fremont has a new owner. The 1,132-square-foot property, built in 1953, was sold on Feb. 9, 2023, for $1,500,000, or $1,325 per square foot. The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage. The unit sits on a 9,298-square-foot lot.These nearby houses have also recently been sold:In December 2022, a 1,900-square-foot home on Mattos Drive in Fremont sold for $1,610,000, a price per square foot of $847. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.A 1,492-square-foot home on the 4900 block of Sterling Drive in Fremont sold in July 2022, for $1,700,000, a price per square foot of $1,139. The home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.On Mattos Drive, Fremont, in August 2022, a 1,497-square-foot home was sold for $2,150,000, a price per square foot of $1,436. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. 

Two vacationing teens killed sledding down half-pipe at Colorado ski Resort

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Two teenagers on spring break from Illinois were killed at Colorado’s Copper Mountain Ski Resort on Sunday evening after sledding down a half-pipe together and launching off a snowbank into the air.The teens, aged 17 and 18, “came down hard on the hard ice” below the half-pipe, according to a Summit County Sheriff’s Office statement, which said they experienced “blunt-force trauma.”They received immediate medical attention but could not be revived and were pronounced dead at the scene, the statement said.Summit County authorities on Monday weren’t able to say whether the half-pipe was closed. Sheriff’s deputies responded around 8:36 p.m., agency officials said.The two teens “were sliding on some sort of article together,” Sgt. Wanda Wilkerson said.Copper Mountain representatives said they were unable to comment.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Collision in San Jose injures two pedestrians Crime and Public Safety | 2 skiers killed in large late-win...

How Zach Braff got through a bad time to make ‘A Good Person’

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Characters who never fall down, never have to crawl and struggle to regain their emotional footing, hold little interest for Zach Braff.The “Scrubs” TV alum’s four feature films — 2004’s “Garden State,” which he wrote when he was 25, 2014’s “Wish I Was Here,” 2017’s “Going in Style” and now “A Good Person,” in theaters March 24 — all reflect his preference for flawed individuals, ordinary people who get pitched a curveball that dramatically changes the game of life.His protagonists don’t necessarily do the right or rational thing, but their actions ache with an authenticity often overlooked in major studio productions. It’s a calling card of Braff’s to highlight the unpredictable nature of people, a tradition he used to joke about when he was on the celebrated hospital sitcom, which ran for nine seasons.“We would say that a lot on ‘Scrubs,’” recalls the 47-year-old South Orange, New Jersey, during a recent interview in San Francisco. “We would say, ‘Don’t do that …...

Bay Area music: Here are 3 intriguing local artists worth hearing today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

Here are three Bay Area musicians worth listening to this month:Kimberlye GoldThe San Francisco native is an acclaimed singer-songwriter who handles a number of different genres, from pop to country to R&B, and has drawn comparisons to such platinum-selling artists as Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt and Carole King. She recently released a new EP, “Soliloquy,” which features contributions from members of Tower Of Power and Pacific Mambo Orchestra. Listen on Spotify and other streaming services. For more information, visit kimberlyegold.com.Aki KumarThe San Jose bluesman has so much good music to enjoy on his website, akikumar.com, as well as on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and other sites. Yet, the specific tune we’ve been grooving to lately is his (comparatively) recent single, “Tonight with a Fool,” a cover of the Little Walter Jacobs classic that Kumar did with blues piano great Henry Gray.Varsha SaxenaThe Palo Alto-based artist makes enchanting, soot...

All lanes open after car fire on Bay Bridge blocked eastbound lanes: Video

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:09:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A car caught fire this morning on the Bay Bridge and temporarily blocked two left eastbound lanes. Video of the incident showed the car engulfed in flames on the eastbound lanes of the bridge just past Treasure Island.The left lanes of traffic that had been blocked have now reopened, according to the CHP. Drivers had earlier been advised to expect delays, use alternate routes and avoid the area. All lanes are now open, although residual delays are expected. Another storm hits Bay Area: Flood Advisory in effect Flames from the car had also spread to a nearby emergency call box. The car appeared to be blocking traffic in the far left lane and two emergency vehicles appeared to be on scene. It's not known if anyone was injured in the fire.Bridge cam video from another angle showed that the blaze had been extinguished and several firefighters were inspecting the burned-out vehicle.