"Reel Reviews: ‘Prey’ injects new life into stagnant ‘Predator’ franchise" by: Jessica Shepard

Usually, I hear about a movie much earlier than the week before its initial release.    But, then again, that only happens to something slated for the big screen that’s usually been played up for several months in advance, too.

"Home Ignition Zone is key to Wildfire survival" By Matthew Ford

How can you make your home more likely to survive a wildfire?     Take a look at your Home Ignition Zone!    There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments.

"Reinforce cellphone etiquette with return to in-person ‘normalcy’" by: Jessica Shepard

From time to time, I think we all need a reminder of how distracting cellphones are.    Especially in settings where you’re expecting silence or a professional demeanor – like in a theater or at a meeting.

PSA: 529 plans: Underused but valuable

A 529 plan is a valuable education savings vehicle.    Have you considered using one?

"Just when you thought you had the stock market all figured out" by: John Sample

For all the talk about recession, the equities market had the best July since 1939 as reflected in the over 12% increase in the Standard & Poor’s 500 stock-index.     We did get the first report on Gross Domestic Product for the second quarter and it reflected an almost 1% drop.

"Your past does not determine your future" by: Caleb Gibson

The Apostle Paul told the Church in Philippi, “Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,     “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

"Reel Reviews: ‘Nope’ layers Sci-Fi, horror genres unexpectedly for a unique experience" by: Jessica Shepard

Every once in a while, you hear about a movie that blurs the lines of genre and includes a variety of cultural commentary – that’s just what writer-director Jordan Peele does with his films.

"A boyhood memory stumbles into climate truth " by: Mike Reddell

As I draw near my umpteenth birthday, I like to joke about what I long considered the cruelest celebration of my special day.

"Looking for respect, common courtesy as a journalist" by: Jessica Shepard

Some weeks I find myself struggling with finding what to write about to fill this space.     And I know it’s largely due to my ADHD and the jumbled half-formed thoughts that I try to nail down.     I mean, offhand I’ve got about four ideas of what to discuss out loud and share with you dear readers.

"This market is like driving with your kids, ‘Are we there yet?’" by: John Sample

This will be a week full of economic and earnings information. We will get the first report on GDP for the second quarter, then earnings from some of biggest tech companies and the Fed will be raising interest rates this week.