Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy want to cut $2 trillion and make the government more efficient. It’s a high priority since the United States is barreling toward a fiscal crisis. Yet despite the mounting evidence of unsustainable spending and deficits, lots of people seem to believe that the goals of the Department of Government Efficiency,…
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“What time is it?” Cheryl Miller asks her husband, John. He wants to answer, but his wife has already asked him that question three times in the last few minutes. Frustrated, John yells at her to stop asking. He instantly regrets it. “I’m going into the bedroom for a minute,” John tells his wife of…
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Last week, we celebrated ChatGPT’s second birthday with a review of how it can be used in commercial real estate . Today, I’d like to zero in on some specific tools that we are using in the trade to make the day-to-day easier and more efficient. For industrial real estate, AI tools are tailored to…
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If you’re a list maker, the holidays can feel overwhelming. There are gifts to purchase and wrap, parties to arrange and travel arrangements to make. Have you identified the tasks on your list? Do you intend to buy gifts for your family, host holiday parties, give to your favorite charity, or travel to visit family…
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By Gretchen McKay, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Soup often comes to mind when summer gives way to sweater weather. It’s delicious, usually pretty easy to make, works well with whatever is lingering in your fridge and/or pantry, and warms both the body and soul as soon as a spoonful touches your lips. Remember how a big…
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By Jessica Haggard Cooking is a huge source of stress during the holidays – planning, buying and spending long hours in the kitchen can take the joy out of hosting. This year, enjoy a holiday feast without cooking a single dish. From buying pre-made dishes to hosting a potluck-style party, here are ways to prepare…
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — Mater Dei’s boys basketball team picked up its defensive effort in the second half in a 66-56 win over San Juan Hills in the semifinals of the San Juan Invitational Friday at San Juan Hills High. The Monarchs (6-2) led by just three points at halftime but held San Juan Hills…
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By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS — LeBron James was starring in Las Vegas at this time last year, the headline attraction while he and the Lakers were about to win the inaugural version of the event now known as the NBA Cup. It seems very different now. “Personal reasons … he’s taking…
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By MICHAEL KELLY The Associated Press DENVER — The Clippers’ bid for a third straight victory over the Denver Nuggets fizzled with a lopsided loss. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points in his return from a hamstring injury and the Nuggets beat the Clippers, 120-98, on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola…
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TUSTIN — In a game in which runs were infrequent and both teams kept to a half-court style of offense, the player who made the greatest impact was Danny Kennard, the 6-foot-11 center for the Foothill basketball team. Kennard scored 16 points, pulled down 14 rebounds, had four blocked shots, one assist and a steal…
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