Many of the questions I receive from our readers deal with a fundamental issue: ageism. Their emails and letters express frustration and annoyance with ageism as the core of their issue. Here are a few examples: “The job interviewer seemed to be surprised the way I looked when I entered the office for an interview.…
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Don’t you just love it, Boomers, that sarcastic inflection in the voice of the young people who call you “boss”? You’re at the store, perhaps the nursery, asking the young man whether that shipment of tarragon came in yet for spring planting, and his answer is along the lines of: “Yeah, sure thing, boss —…
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Q: Ira, Duncan Robinson looks so lost on the floor. If he scores 15, the other team gets 40 from targeting him. Caleb Martin adds so much more to this team. — Juan, Miami Beach. A: I’m not sure about the 40 part, but I cannot recall many weeks like this past one, where seemingly…
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Most analysts expect that volatility in the stock market will continue amid concerns about inflation, rising interest rates, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the effect of possible virus variants. However, even when markets fluctuate, there can be an opportunity. Now is an excellent time to review and, perhaps change, your retirement plan. Here are some…
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INDIAN WELLS — Rattled by a derogatory shout from a spectator, Naomi Osaka went on to lose, 6-0, 6-4, to Veronika Kudermetova of Russia in the second round of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday night. Osaka trailed in the first set when a woman in the stands shouted, “Osaka, you suck.” The Japanese star…
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Sydney Somerndike fired a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts and Kalia Espere hit a home run as Villa Park’s softball team defeated Murrieta Mesa 3-1 to capture the Dave Kops Tournament of Champions for first time in Bullhead City, Ariz. on Saturday. Claire Duckworth also had a double in the final for the Spartans (11-0), ranked…
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The 2022 NCAA DI men’s basketball bracket will be announced Sunday evening after the final set of conference tournament title games conclude. The 68 teams competing for the national championship will be seeded and listed on the bracket. The Selection Sunday show will begin at 3 p.m. PT. Complete schedule, dates, location Conference Champions: Cal State…
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Cal State Fullerton forward E.J. Anosike shields the ball from Long Beach State guard Jadon Jones during the first half of the Big West Tournament title game on Saturday night in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/Ronda Churchill) Long Beach State guard Joel Murray lines up a shot during the first half of the Big West Tournament…
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Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now SACRAMENTO — Centennial’s trek to the CIF State Open Division boys basketball final produced such dominance a popular question leading into the Huskies’ last challenge Saturday night was whether they deserved to be held in Southern California royalty with say, Chino Hills’…
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San Jose Sharks defenseman Nicolas Meloche (53) battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings right wing Arthur Kaliyev (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, March 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe) Los Angeles Kings center Blake Lizotte (46) battles against San Jose Sharks defenseman Brent Burns…
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