Arts Entertainments

Some rappers turned actors get a bad rap

Rappers-turned-actors are creating a lot of buzz, box office, and bombast in Hollywood. In the latter’s case, no one has been more vocal than Samuel L. Jackson, who has turned down various roles in movies co-starring rappers. His most recent dislike was 50 Cent on last year’s “Get Rich Or Die Trying.” Jackson opined: “‘It’s…

Arts Entertainments

Healthy Aging: Centenarians and Seniors Can Live Healthy, Active, and Fulfilling Lives – And So Can You

Centennial and supercentennial studies have taught us more than we ever knew before about the aging process and what keeps us alive. Four Blue Zones, regions of the world with the oldest inhabitants, have been identified. These four areas are: Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Loma Linda, California. And the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. o…