Point of View

UNITED STATES—Has your data ever been breached? Well, mine has and I can tell you it is NOT a great feeling, not in the least. It was so bad that someone tried to file a tax return using my social security number. As a result, it caused a massive delay in a refund I was expecting from the government...

UNITED STATES—It is no secret that I have trouble sleeping at night despite me doing everything in my power to try to make things better. I work too much, I do too much, I’m always busy to some degree, I don’t drink caffeine, and if I’m lucky to get four solid hours of sleep I can function, but it's...

UNITED STATES—In the past four months, I’m not sure if I should be surprised or not when it comes to the growing interest rate on my credit cards. Nope. I have not missed any payments due on my credit cards, but you’re talking about interest rates that were 24 percent that has shot up almost 10 percent. With one...

UNITED STATES—From September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit is being celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme 'Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration', this event commemorates global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade, with an eye towards future strategies to...

UNITED STATES—Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? For me I do. I can recall it so vividly and that entire day in detail I don’t think my memory could be sharper. It has been teased time and time again it was the day that changed the United States of America forever and for my generation,...

UNITED STATES—The pervasive presence of tobacco in our society has long been linked to a myriad of health problems, from chronic diseases to premature death. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, the grip of tobacco remains strong. However, the emergence of tobacco-free products offers a beacon of hope for those looking to transition away from traditional tobacco use. In this...

UNITED STATES— Reader Alert:  A recent “Social Security Data Breach” which has affected 2.9 billion people worldwide. Be cautious if you believe this event could have affected you. Hello Toni:  I was watching the news and discovered that my Social Security number and personal information could have been stolen through the Social Security Data Breach. This situation makes me concerned...

UNITED STATES—There is a bit of a trend in my family where there have been members who have suffered from a debilitating disease: Dementia. Yes, you think it only happens to those who are ‘old’ or ‘elderly’ and that would be a major mischaracterization. How can I make that assertion? My stepfather who is in his mid-60s has early...

UNITED STATES—It is only August and I’m already tired of watching TV. Why? Well, the political ads are just relentless and annoying as hell. Every time I turn on the television to watch local news, I’m inundated with political ads from both the right and left and 90 percent of them are negative. I was once told by a...

UNITED STATES—The time has come America. Yes, the kids are heading back to school and with them heading back to school that means parents have to start school lunches. Preparing those lunches for children is not always fun. Why? Purchasing those items are not cheap America, and it's going to take a bite out of the budget for many...