That’s according to the University of Michigan. They analyzed scores on cognitive tests taken by thousands of people over a six-year study, and they found that the people who had owned a pet for the majority of the study scored […] The post Our pets can keep our minds sharp! appeared first on John Tesh.
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The easiest way to spot a Liar
You know the theory that a liar doesn’t look you in the eye? Not true, according to a study at the University of Hertfordshire in the UK. Researchers discovered that the TRUE sign of a lie is not where people […] The post The easiest way to spot a Liar appeared first on John Tesh.
Why we shouldn’t hide our scars
Normally when an injury leaves us with scars, especially on the face, we want to hide or minimize the scar. In fact, “scar revision” procedures are one of the most common reasons people seek plastic surgery! But if that describes […] The post Why we shouldn’t hide our scars appeared first on John Tesh.
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Memorial Day Weekend the beginning of 100 Deadliest Days
With the Memorial Day weekend, and the start of the summer driving season here, AAA is reminding drivers to stay safe behind the wheel. The 100 Deadliest Days, the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day when fatal crashes spike on Idaho roads each year, is cause for concern. According to preliminary data from the…
Boise property taxes set to go down
For the first time since the years after the Great Recession, city officials project that Boise homeowners will see decreases in their property taxes. Boise budget director Eric Bilimoria said during a presentation Tuesday, the proposed budget — which includes a 2% base tax increase, rather than the allowable 3% — would result in an…
Boise cemeteries open to all during Memorial Day Weekend
Cemetery staff will be available to help the public locate grave sites Saturday through Monday at Boise’s Morris Hill Cemetery in observance of Memorial Day. In honor of Memorial Day, the public will be able to place wreaths, flags and flowers at grave sites at Morris Hill Cemetery, Pioneer Cemetery, and Fort Boise Military Reserve…
Mike Masterson announces campaign for Boise Mayor
He was once the police chief in Boise. Now he wants to be mayor. Mike Masterson officially announced his campaign at the Boise Depot Tuesday joined by supporters. Among the most prominent was veteran city council member and retired Democratic State Senator Maryanne Jordan. Masterson retired as Boise Police Chief in 2015 after leading the…
Nevada bill to protect abortion patients from prosecution elsewhere heads to governor’s desk
COURTESY IDAHO CAPITAL SUN People traveling to Nevada for abortions may soon have an added layer of protection against attempts to prosecute them if a bill passed Monday by the Legislature is signed by Gov. Joe Lombardo. The first-term Republican governor now has five days to sign or veto Senate Bill 131, which would prohibit the…
Boise Police arrest “Scooter Looter” on burglary charges
Boise Police Department has taken down the man they are calling the “Scooter Looter.” BPD Organized Retail Crime Unit has recovered roughly $38,000 in stolen merchandise by a suspect on a scooter. Investigators worked with retail partners across the Treasure Valley after learning that the suspect had entered several stores on a motorized scooter, concealed…
AAA reminder about dangers children and pets in hot cars
With temperatures rising across the state, AAA is reminding drivers about the dangers of leaving children and pets in hot cars. On average, a child dies every seven days from being left in a hot car, with many more emergencies and hospitalizations in addition to that number. AAA Idaho spokesman Matthew Conde said a child’s…
Boise man sentenced for first-degree murder of four-month-old son
A Boise man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his four-month-old son. Thomas Rowley will be eligible for parole in 25 years. The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office says Rowley was found to have severely shaken his son Milo before dropping him face first in his crib, causing him to suffer…
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