Have you ever walked into a room with some purpose in mind, only to completely forget what it was when you got there? There is a reason, and it’s not mental decline. In 2011, researchers did a study in crossing thresholds and found out it’s those darn doors! When people were tested, it was discovered…
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LOS ANGELES — There’s no question about all the ways Robert Covington is finding to contribute, and let Tyronn Lue count ’em: “Taking charges, deflections, rebounding, blocked shots, his size, he can catch and go and put the ball on the floor …” But what does the new Clipper have more of – on-court attributes…
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After two investigations and months devising new rules and procedures to prevent another deadly training accident with its amphibious forces, the Marine Corps is now deciding whether six men in various command roles should keep their military careers. The men each made decisions in the training and preparations for a 2020 deployment, including the planning…
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fourteen people were shot before dawn Saturday morning at a hookah parlor and police said one man died and that two of those hit by gunfire suffered critical injuries. The shooting happened at about 3:15 a.m. and preliminary information indicated there was a party during which two people got into an…
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On Saturday morning Alex Bowman joined the Auto Club Speedway Walk of Fame, and he is now an indelible part of the Fontana track’s history. He’s the last guy to win a NASCAR Cup Series race there, his triumph on March 1, 2020, coming before COVID-19 upended all of our lives. NASCAR’s schedule last…
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Emblem Road rallied with a wide, sweeping move on the outside to win the $20 million Saudi Cup at 99-1 odds Saturday, beating Bob Baffert-trained Country Grammar by a half-length. Ridden by Wiggy Ramos, Emblem Road ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.52 in the world’s richest horse race at King Abdulaziz…
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This season’s roster makeover for the Galaxy wasn’t as extensive as last season. The Galaxy signed nearly 20 players before and during the 2021 season, trying to accelerate a rebuild and turnaround in Greg Vanney’s first year. However, a draw in the final game of the regular season, paired with a late goal by Real…
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Saquon Barkley would be better off on another team. The Giants need to cut their losses on inefficient investments and spend differently in order to clean up their salary cap and build a winning, sustainable product. Some candidates for the Giants’ head coaching vacancy actually viewed a Barkley trade as a necessary early move if…
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The Miami Dolphins’ new offensive scheme under coach Mike McDaniel could be a key factor in determining what they do with their two impending free agent tight ends. Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe have been joined at the hip since they entered the NFL together as members of Miami’s 2018 draft class, the last one…
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Gardening is a perpetual adventure. You never know what you might discover. A seedling that you have never seen before suddenly appears. Is it friend or foe? Will it bear interesting flowers or be nothing but a nuisance? Fig tree seedlings are common garden volunteers. As a fig seedling becomes more robust and is on…
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