The average labor length for a third child is about 5 hours. That's how long it took the Angels to squeeze out a win in Game 3 of the ALDS last night in Boston. It was their first postseason win against the Red Sox in 11 straight attempts. The Halos avoid the sweep and now trail in the series 2-1.

Powered by two monster home runs by catcher Mike Napoli in the 3rd and 5th innings off of starter Josh Beckett, the Angels offense looked sharp. The posted 16 hits in 12 innings of play, so why was it so close? Well, the defense looked like a Three Stooges revival at times. Center fielder Torii Hunter ($90 mil/5yrs.) failed to call off a routine fly ball to shallow center, causing confusion and resulting in a three-run single for Jacoby Ellsbury. Take away that play, and the Angels most likely win in 9 innings.

The ABC Family newbie The Secret Life of the American Teenager has garnered massive success in terms of ratings in its freshman run and the series was immediately renewed for season 2, which fans hope to see early next year. While not all critics agree to the success the show has experiencing, the viewers have expressed their love for the new show that has brought the issue of teenage pregnancy to the forefront of primetime viewing.

As the unemployment rate hit 7.1 percent for Ventura County in August (State of California EDD), the Human Services Agency and Workforce Investment Board of Ventura County are focusing their efforts on informing the community about the free job seeker and employer services available at the Job & Career Centers throughout Ventura County.

"Thousands of people use center services every month," says Cheryl Moore, WIB executive director. "Whether people are entering the job market, re-entering after a layoff, or looking to change careers, they have convenient access to thousands of current local jobs. Free Internet access, computers, printers, and fax machines are available. Many Job & Career Centers offer monthly workshops on topics such as interview tactics, resume writing, and online job search techniques. As businesses downsize, employers are able to offer free workshops that provide guidance and hope to workers making career transitions.

The Environmental Protection Agency has decided there's no need to rid drinking water of a toxic rocket fuel ingredient that has fouled water around the country, including at a former rocket testing and nuclear reactor site in Simi Valley.

The ingredient, perchlorate, has been found on at least 395 sites in 35 states at high levels that some scientists say could interfere with thyroid function and pose developmental health risks, particularly for babies and fetuses.