Month: April 2022

Thousands of local papers have shuttered their doors in recent years, and those surviving are facing unprecedented challenges in remaining both economically viable and as the lifeblood of their communities. All the while, Big Tech monopolies like Alphabet and Meta – through sites like Google News and Facebook News – have come to dominate the…

The first-round playoff schedule is set for the sixth-seeded Chicago Bulls versus the third-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks lead the series 2-1 after their 30-point victory Friday at the United Center. Game 4 is at noon Sunday on ABC-7. Here are the results and schedule for the series, with times and TV (all times Central):…

“I’m pissed. I’m pissed.” And, with that, Kyle Lowry made clear where he stood Saturday with his mental state, after being forced to retreat to the locker room and miss the balance of Friday night’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. As for where the Miami Heat’s floor leader stands from a physical standpoint with his…

Last week, we talked book covers, and this time we’ll be slipping under those covers. As in, what’s going on in that unseen space between the dust jacket and the book? Turns out, a lot in some cases. I stopped in at the Hastings Ranch branch of Vroman’s bookstore recently and came across a display of…

How can you tell when an NFL draft lacks the same talent as past years? When most teams in possession of a top-five pick would rather trade down, but they can’t find a willing partner — it’s not a very good draft class. That’s how underwhelming the crop of talent for the 2022 NFL draft…

Somehow Bam Adebayo is back where he was in last year’s playoffs, a nominal contributor with minimal offensive impact. The difference is that last year, the Milwaukee Bucks were whole, while also wholly unconcerned about merely packing the paint against the Miami Heat center. The result was Adebayo averaging a middling 15.5 points per game…

This past month has been a hoot at our house since daughter Sara unexpectedly became cozy with the sidewalk while walking my neighbor’s dog. Considering how much she loves fashionable high heels (Sara not the dog), it is ironic that she was wearing flip flops when the 60-pound pup lunged toward a baby carriage. Sara…

Thousands of local papers have shuttered their doors in recent years, and those surviving are facing unprecedented challenges in remaining both economically viable and as the lifeblood of their communities. All the while, Big Tech monopolies like Alphabet and Meta – through sites like Google News and Facebook News – have come to dominate the…

Forty-five years later, singer Michael Des Barres listens to the self-titled debut of Detective and hears the a tantalizing potential for greatness in its grooves.. A bluesy hard rock band, it found its way to Swan Song Records thanks to Des Barres’ friendship with guitarist Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, the band behind the label.…

This past month has been a hoot at our house since daughter Sara unexpectedly became cozy with the sidewalk while walking my neighbor’s dog. Considering how much she loves fashionable high heels (Sara not the dog), it is ironic that she was wearing flip flops when the 60-pound pup lunged toward a baby carriage. Sara…

Last week, we talked book covers, and this time we’ll be slipping under those covers. As in, what’s going on in that unseen space between the dust jacket and the book? Turns out, a lot in some cases. I stopped in at the Hastings Ranch branch of Vroman’s bookstore recently and came across a display of…

How can you tell when an NFL draft lacks the same talent as past years? When most teams in possession of a top-five pick would rather trade down, but they can’t find a willing partner — it’s not a very good draft class. That’s how underwhelming the crop of talent for the 2022 NFL draft…

Sorry, Gov. Gavin Newsom. Sorry, California Air Resources Board. Your mandates to force a zero-emission vehicle mandate on California by 2035 just were electrocuted by the sanctions on Russia. Especially affected was nickel production, 11% under the control of Moscow. That might not seem like a lot, but as we saw with the sanctions on…

On any given day, the Yankees feel like they have 11 capable position players for nine spots. Marwin Gonzalez and Tim Locastro are the only true bench players, in that they typically come to the ballpark expecting to be on the bench. The catchers, Kyle Higashioka and Jose Trevino, are being treated more as a…

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for “his inappropriate actions toward fans” during Game 1 of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, Major League Baseball announced Friday. The All-Star apologized after a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins on Friday night at Target Field.…

If you’re attempting to download an app from the Google Play Store on your Android device but have been running into errors, then you don’t need to worry. This issue is actually quite common, and it’s easy to fix. In this article, I will walk you through the steps necessary to get your Google Play…

Baby Keem brought out a very special guest to his Sahara Tent set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 15. Speculation began when the Instagram account for Kendrick Lamar’s company pgLang posted several photos of Baby Keem, Lamar and Tanna Leone about 30 minutes before Baby Keem’s performance with the…

Windows 11 is the latest release from the Windows operating system and is available as a free update for existing Windows users. It’s got all the features you know and love about Windows 10, along with some amazing new additions. However, if you’re running the new Windows 11 on an older laptop, you may feel…

When a pipeline break in October leaked thousands of gallons of oil into the waters off of Huntington Beach, the visible harm to local wildlife was almost immediate, as crude-covered birds and fish began appearing on beaches. But what about below the surface? Did the spill that closed beaches and fisheries for weeks impact the…

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts, right, celebrates with third baseman Max Muncy after the Dodgers defeated the Padres, 6-1, on Friday night in San Diego. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Padres on Friday night in San…