Breed: Maine coon mix Age: 2-3 years Gender: Neutered male Spencer’s story: Spencer is the sweetest, most loving Maine coon mix cat you’re likely to meet. He’s super affectionate and outgoing. Recently rescued, Spencer is so happy to be inside a home that he showers his foster mom with love. In addition to those gorgeous…
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The Miami Dolphins’ run game will be a critical component of the team’s success offensively, and it still remains somewhat of a mystery how coach Mike McDaniel will split touches with his running backs. McDaniel has one of the league’s deeper backfields that will figure to play out like a committee. The Dolphins signed running…
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Today’s story begins in a crowded marketplace in New Delhi, India, in the mid-’60s. Martha Ramsay had just bought three round, handcrafted brass trays and a basket of peaches. “I was walking through the market carrying these heavy trays along with the fruit, when I heard a hiss in my ear,” she wrote in an…
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At long last, housing prices in Southern California are coming down. According to recent data, home prices fell by $10,000 between May and June. But with median home prices skyrocketing from $679,000 to $760,000 between June 2021 and 2022, the news likely came as cold comfort for those unable to afford a home. Even with…
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This month, Women, Money and Mindset articles have focused on the overwhelming nature of financial planning and related situations that can keep us confused, frustrated and perhaps making poor decisions. This week, I’d like to invite you to take an inventory of those areas in your life, such as money and finances, health and wellness,…
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There will be a south-of-the-border element for the Miami Heat when the NBA schedule is released in coming days. The Heat, under current NBA plans, are scheduled for a Dec. 17 game in Mexico City, one that will count against the San Antonio Spurs’ home schedule. It will be the Heat’s first regular-season game outside…
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Q: What is more important: Trading Duncan Robinson now for a strong power forward like Jae Crowder, or keeping him as a trade piece for a big fish down the road? – Bob, Davie. A: Which is why I downplayed Duncan Robinson (if the Suns even would want to take on such a long-term contract)…
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Q: As for all the supposed upgrades other teams made in free agency, they were almost all just journeymen players and not really difference makers. – Rolando, Borrego Springs, Calif. A: I’m not sure I would go that far (or that lack of far) when it comes to Malcolm Brogdon with the Celtics or Dejounte…
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Where the NBA free-agent list stands: Best available: Miles Bridges (R), Colin Sexton (R), Montrzel Harrell, Dennis Schroder, Eric Bledsoe, Hassan Whiteside, Rodney Hood, Kent Bazemore, Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo, Dwight Howard, Markieff Morris, Elfrid Payton, Paul Millsap, Wayne Ellington, Blake Griffin, Tristan Thompson, Kemba Walker. Agreed to terms: Kyle Anderson (Timberwolves), Deandre Ayton (Suns),…
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Q: Seeing summer video clips of Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo jacking up jumpers hints that they got the message of being able to space the floor to some extent. – Leonard, Cornelius, N.C. A: Which is all well and good. But converting jumpers and 3-pointers in an empty gym or during pick-up scrimmates…
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