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The secret to Netflix’s success includes a “secret sauce” of Silicon Valley knowledge Expanding LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Video-streaming services may have the glitter of Hollywood, but Netflix remains rooted in Silicon Valley and stays one step ahead of traditional TV and movie studios. The company, based in Los Gatos, California, more than 300 miles from Hollywood, often taps into its technology toolbox without viewers even noticing: Just tweaking the knobs on its viewer recommendations a few times is enough to keep its 270 million subscribers around the world happy at a time when most streaming rivals are facing…

New business… The Yeadon Chamber of Commerce held a grand opening ceremony for the Wellness Huddle on Thursday, June 6. The chamber is officially gearing up to start a new chapter and is excited to offer new things for the community to participate in beyond chiropractic care. These changes include a cafe and farm stop. Pictured at the ceremony are (from left) Chamber Treasurer Daniel Tanner, Jennifer Masters, Heather Burger, Dr. Michael Miller, Angelia Keith Flegal, Kristin Haag, Chamber Vice President Cody Best and Chamber President Jim Whitman. (Photo by Jenna Frisbie / The Village Reporter) Author: Jenna FrisbieVillage Reporterpublisher@thevillagereporter.com…

Unity Burbank, Spiritual Awareness Center, 637 S. Victory Blvd. at West Cedar Avenue in Burbank. (Google Street View) Here are some of our upcoming faith gatherings and community service events. June 8 Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. There will also be a traditional service at 10 a.m. on June 9. The church’s June “Oakleave” newsletter: tinyurl.com/8raemhfe. The Rev. Titus A. Utech will officiate the service. Location: 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215 ​​www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org June 9 Third Sunday after Pentecost, at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services are 8 and 10 a.m. Worship announcements: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location: 5700…

Inside the Creative House // Shutterstock 9 indicators of children’s mental health The biggest concern facing parents today isn’t their children’s safety. It’s not the worry that their kids will become addicted to drugs or alcohol, or that they’ll become teenage pregnancies. According to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in late 2022, the biggest concern for American parents today is that their children will experience anxiety or depression. Two in five parents with children under 18 are “extremely” or “very worried” about their child’s mental health, which comes against a backdrop of a growing children’s mental health crisis. According…

If you’re planning any adventures this summer, you probably don’t want to have to worry about your refined sugar intake. An ideal diet has less than 10% of calories from added sugar, which equates to 12 teaspoons per average 2,000-calorie intake. But that doesn’t mean your summer desserts have to be boring.Natural sugar alternatives are a great way to not only sweeten your summer treats, but also add health benefits. Check out six options below to try today — you might be surprised at how many options you already have in your pantry. What are sugar substitutes?Before we talk about…

Bernadette Peters It provides a whole lot of nostalgia for dessert lovers all over the world.The 76-year-old Broadway legend first appeared in a series of captivating television commercials for Breyers Ice Cream in 1992. Now, more than three decades later, she’s partnering with the brand again for a bold follow-up campaign. The new ads reimagine Breyers Curve Smart as the anti-aging (ice cream) because enjoying life’s pleasures is key to staying young at heart.Good Housekeeping We went behind the scenes of the photo shoot and spoke exclusively to Bernadette about her fitness tips and what it’s like being an animal…

Preparing for a job interviewDear Reader: Experts recommend practicing in front of a mirror before going to an interview so you know what your face looks like. You should have a positive facial expression. Frowning doesn’t make a good impression, so see how it affects your face. The interviewer will interpret your facial expressions as answers to the questions. — EloiseRecipes are stored in the photo albumDear Heloise: A few years ago I bought two mini photo albums at the dollar store and I use them as thematic holders for recipes.One has everything you need for Christmas. Another has all…

Bethenny Frankel Cheeky ex The Real Housewives of New York A star that’s hard not to love. Over the past few years, she’s earned a reputation as a beauty expert, sharing all of her favorite products with her social media followers on TikTok, Instagram, and more. One favorite that she’s featured time and time again is Bliss Bright Idea Vitamin C + Tri-Peptide Facial Serum, an anti-aging and blemish-reducing wonder product. It’s almost 40% off on Amazon, so you can buy it for just $18 a bottle and try it for yourself. Don’t delay, though; this serum often sells out,…

Of the many challenges facing America today, racism is arguably the most problematic for many reasons. Is it “free speech”? Is it human nature? Some believe it’s ordained by God! And Juneteenth is the perfect time to explore how (not if) racism has affected you. (PS: I used to think racism wasn’t my problem either…)What is racism? It is “prejudice, discrimination, or hostility held by an individual, community, or organization against a person or people because of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically a minority or marginalized group.” (Wikipedia)More importantly, it is an affront to human…

With the school year drawing to a close and summer vacation fast approaching, a group of eighth-graders at Halsted Middle School in Newton spent part of their Monday morning reflecting on why “the road to success is paved with failure.”The most iconic public figures had a series of epic failures before they had successes, behavioral health educator Taisha Mathews told the class. Abraham Lincoln lost eight elections before becoming president. NBA great Michael Jordan wasn’t even selected to his high school varsity team. Peanuts creator Charles Schulz couldn’t get his cartoons featured in his high school yearbook.So, you want to…