Santa Barbara, California - Statistics show there has never been a better time to be a woman. As of 2014, there were almost 9.1 million female-owned businesses in the United States, generating more than $1.4 trillion (yes, with a "T") in revenue. The percentage of women who are household breadwinners is rising. Young American women are 33 percent more likely than their male peers to have earned a college degree by age 27. And around the world, women hold several of the highest offices in the land.

San Diego, California - What is it about yoga that makes it such a healthful practice? Is it adding mindfulness to movement that does a body good, or adding movement to mindfulness?

Berkeley, California - A meritocracy holds that if you work hard enough, you can succeed in life, regardless of race, religion, gender or social status. But a new study from UC Berkeley suggests that, despite egalitarian efforts to downplay class as a forecaster for intelligence and achievement, many people still believe their destiny is tied to their station in life.

Imperial, California - Small business is the engine that drives the American economy, providing the majority of jobs and the latest in innovation, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens.  The owners and operators of these enterprises can also lead the way when it comes to caring for the neediest in their communities.

Imperial, California - In Consumer Reports’ new supermarket survey, Wegmans, Publix, and Trader Joe’s remain at the top of the Ratings of 68 of stores nationwide.  Also earning high overall satisfaction scores were Fareway Stores, Market Basket (Northeast), Costco, and Raley’s.  Once again, America’s largest grocer, Walmart Supercenter, landed at the bottom, along with A & P and Waldbaums, two smaller regional chains.

Imperial, California - Bowing your head in prayer is a good thing to do, but be careful not to bow too low.  A New Jersey man did just that at a local restaurant over a steak fajita skillet and, boy, did he get burned, reports the Association of Mature American Citizens.