Dero is the first cryptocurrency to integrate a Proof-of-Work blockchain with DAG block structure and completely anonymous transactions. DAG provides enhanced speed at the expense of security, whereas Proof-of-Work blockchains prioritize security at the expense of speed. Dero has created something really cool and useful by combining both of these consensus mechanisms. With this unique…
Month: May 2022
What’s next for baseball in Anaheim after Angel Stadium sale canceled?
The biggest question after Anaheim officials’ decision Tuesday night to void the Angel Stadium sale: Now what? Will the Angels move away? Will the city look for other ways to develop the stadium property? Will the two sides start talking again, at least after they sort out whether they’re going to sue each other? It’s…
Josh Donaldson, Tim Anderson have ‘mutual understanding’ of ‘Jackie’ incident in past and most recent, says Yankee third baseman
Josh Donaldson, who’s been in the limelight since Saturday after referring to Tim Anderson as Jackie Robinson, said he and the White Sox shortstop now have a “mutual understanding” over his “Jackie” comment. “First and foremost, I have the utmost respect for what Tim Anderson brings in the game of baseball,” Donaldson wrote in a…
Corporate’ ‘woke’ signaling won’t override profit motive
Many people on the right fear “woke capitalism” and the idea that corporate executives will bend to pressure to advance a vision of the world that replaces their values with progressive ones. To those who are worried, I say, be grateful for the profit motive. To the progressives pushing for such practices, I say, be…
Dave Hyde: Game 6 in Boston needs a Miami Heat miracle — can anyone play that role?
Don’t ask. No, really, don’t ask how the Miami Heat can get Game 6 on Friday night to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Denial isn’t a game plan. Hope isn’t a strategy. We just heard the Florida Panthers say on the way to their three-goals-in-four-games exit, “We’re getting our shots.” Now Miami Heat coach Erik…
What’s next for baseball in Anaheim after Angel Stadium sale canceled?
The biggest question after Anaheim officials’ decision Tuesday night to void the Angel Stadium sale: Now what? Will the Angels move away? Will the city look for other ways to develop the stadium property? Will the two sides start talking again, at least after they sort out whether they’re going to sue each other? It’s…
Jake Burger’s 3-run homer leads the Chicago White Sox to a 3-1 win against the Boston Red Sox
The Chicago White Sox recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday after center fielder Luis Robert went on the COVID-19-related injured list. Burger was in the lineup Wednesday and hit a go-ahead three-run homer to help the White Sox beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 in front of 21,075 at Guaranteed Rate Field. “Timing…
Colin Kaepernick scheduled to work out for Las Vegas Raiders: report
Colin Kaepernick is going from being blackballed to working out for the silver and black. Kaepernick, 34, a Black quarterback exiled from the NFL for his stance against police brutality and racial injustice, is scheduled to work out for the Las Vegas Raiders this week, according to ESPN. The Seattle Seahawks hosted Kaepernick on a…
North holds off South to win Orange County all-star softball game
Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now IRVINE — Kylee Magee appreciated the respect, along with the atmosphere. Brooklyn Carreon and Shannon Cunningham embraced the competition. And Makayla Medellin relished the victory. The North’s 9-7 triumph over the South in the Orange County Softball Coaches Senior All-Star Classic on Wednesday…
Gunman kills 19 children in Texas school rampage
By Acacia Coronado and Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Uvalde, Texas — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade and the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by…
Orioles shut out in rubber game, fall to Yankees, 2-0, in teams’ final meeting of first half of season
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been pleased with his team’s improved competitiveness against the teams atop the American League East. It hasn’t resulted in consistent wins. The Orioles dropped a rubber game for only the second time this season, losing a second straight game to the New York Yankees, 2-0, to drop a third consecutive…
Ethnic studies and civics need to be taught together, not separately
In a time of increased polarization and divisiveness, it is critically important for California’s young people to learn the essential components of a stable and successful democracy. That’s why our state’s public schools require our children to learn civics. In a time of increased hatred and intolerance, it is equally vital for young people to…
Yankee rookies JP Sears, Ron Marinaccio help Bombers get by Orioles
The theme of the Yankees’ day, and really the whole week, was injuries. Giancarlo Stanton went on the injured list on Wednesday with a right calf strain. DJ LeMahieu was held out yet again with discomfort in his left wrist. Jonathan Loaisiga was put on the shelf as well, joining Aroldis Chapman and Chad Green,…
Orioles shut out in rubber game, fall to Yankees, 2-0, in teams’ final meeting of first half of season
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde has been pleased with his team’s improved competitiveness against the teams atop the American League East. It hasn’t resulted in consistent wins. The Orioles dropped a rubber game for only the second time this season, losing a second straight game to the New York Yankees, 2-0, to drop a third consecutive…
Colin Kaepernick scheduled to work out for Las Vegas Raiders: report
Colin Kaepernick is going from being blackballed to working out for the silver and black. Kaepernick, 34, a Black quarterback exiled from the NFL for his stance against police brutality and racial injustice, is scheduled to work out for the Las Vegas Raiders this week, according to ESPN. The Seattle Seahawks hosted Kaepernick on a…
Gunman kills 19 children in Texas school rampage
By Acacia Coronado and Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Uvalde, Texas — An 18-year-old gunman opened fire Tuesday at a Texas elementary school, killing at least 19 children as he went from classroom to classroom, officials said, in the deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade and the latest gruesome moment for a country scarred by…
Yankee rookies JP Sears, Ron Marinaccio help Bombers get by Orioles
The theme of the Yankees’ day, and really the whole week, was injuries. Giancarlo Stanton went on the injured list on Wednesday with a right calf strain. DJ LeMahieu was held out yet again with discomfort in his left wrist. Jonathan Loaisiga was put on the shelf as well, joining Aroldis Chapman and Chad Green,…
What’s next for baseball in Anaheim after Angel Stadium sale canceled?
The biggest question after Anaheim officials’ decision Tuesday night to void the Angel Stadium sale: Now what? Will the Angels move away? Will the city look for other ways to develop the stadium property? Will the two sides start talking again, at least after they sort out whether they’re going to sue each other? It’s…
5 Websites to Track Live Bitcoin Exchange Rates
Bitcoin may have become relatively more stable as of late, even after numerous security scares, but it’s still far from being completely stable. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, unlike fiat currencies like the US Dollar, isn’t backed by governments and aren’t influenced by monetary policy. This makes it a lot more like gold than any other…
Four Orange County boys volleyball players receive top CIF-SS honors
James Eadie of Newport Harbor, Kaumana Carreira of Tesoro, Reed Wainwright of St. Margaret’s and Zachary Tan of Sunny Hills have received CIF Southern Section boys volleyball player of the year honors. Eadie, a senior middle blocker, was selected the CIF-SS Division 1 player of the year. Carreira, a sophomore outside hitter, is the Division…