Kings’ offense dries up, point streak ends in loss to Flyers - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
LOS ANGELES –– With elusive wins over two top teams in their rearview mirror, the Kings found their hands full Saturday afternoon with one of the NHL’s worst teams, the Philadelphia Flyers, who snapped the Kings’ seven-game point streak by handing them a 4-2 loss at Crypto.com Arena. Winger Adrian
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Changes in petroleum prices for January 2023 - Barbados Today
Consumers will be paying less for some petroleum products, effective midnight Sunday, January 1. The price of gasoline will decrease by 39 cents and will be sold at $3.90 per litre, while the price of diesel will be $3.54, a reduction of 49 cents. The cost of kerosene will drop by 30 cents and
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Eastside LA residents say they, not activists, should decide Kevin de León’s fate - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
Carlos Heredia has been volunteering with various organizations in L.A.’s Eastside for years. But in the weeks following the leaked recording of Los Angeles City Council members making racist comments, he witnessed protesters blocking exits at community events in Lincoln Heights and yelling at
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USC hoping for a Domani Jackson breakout at Cotton Bowl - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
ARLINGTON, Texas — One of the benefits of bowl season for a college football program is the opportunity for younger players to get extra practices. The hope is that experience, as well as earning some playing time in the bowl game, propels the player forward with confidence into the next
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UCLA rallies but loses Sun Bowl on late Pitt field goal - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
EL PASO, Texas — In a thrilling finish, Pitt’s Ben Sauls kicked his Sun Bowl-record fifth field goal with 4 seconds left to drive the Panthers to a 37-35 upset over No. 18 UCLA on Friday. After a stellar first half in which the Bruins led 21-14, senior quarterback Dorian
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Stanford University’s anti-‘American’ wokeness - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
Stanford University put out a new list of words it considers to be “harmful language.” The 13-page “Elimination of Harmful Language Initiative” includes words like “immigrant,” which should be replaced by “person who has immigrated.” It advises against saying “walk-in hours” in favor of “open
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EXV Track Club shows they care with Christmas community outreach - Barbados Today
Extreme Velocity Track Club 246, sister club of Canadian based Extreme Velocity Track Club had their inaugural Christmas Community Outreach programme recently. The club donated several hampers to five elderly care homes and to the Marina Brewster Centre (Farr's Children's Home). A visit to the
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5 Simple Tips to Conquer Your Fitness and Wellness Goals This Year
Unfortunately, the average person stops following their game plan after 2 weeks and has totally given up by February. So what are you going to do?
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Sort of secret, slow but still spectacular, ‘Rose Parade Jr.’ rolls anew from Irwindale to Pasadena - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
Floats are rolled out near the float-making barns in Irwindale, before making their trek to Pasadena on Jan. 1, 2022 (Photo by Anissa Rivera) There was a parade on New Year’s Day after all. And for some lucky folks, it was just like having your own personal, private Rose
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Rams RB Cam Akers continues late-season surge with another 100-yard performance - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
INGLEWOOD — Cam Akers continued his hot streak by doing something no Rams running back had done in four years. Akers had 19 carries for 123 yards during the Rams’ 31-10 loss to the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on New Year’s Day. It was Akers’ second consecutive game with at
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Extreme Weather in The Caribbean Part 1: Seismic Events
It is well-known that the Caribbean Region is prone to extreme weather events, most notably tropical cyclones. However, the Caribbean experiences other severe weather incidents besides hurricanes that can severely impact the USVI and nearby islands. Preparing for extreme weather events such as
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New Year’s food traditions around the world - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
By Amanda Kludt | Special to CNN New Year’s Day is meant for fresh starts. But maybe even more, it’s meant for food. As the new year arrives around the world, special cakes and breads abound, as do long noodles (representing long life), field peas (representing coins), herring (representing
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Another Electrical Substation Vandalized
This crime is no stranfer to the news cycle. A fourth electrical substation was vandalized late on Christmas Day in Washington state. The post Another Electrical Substation Vandalized appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
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WAPA Board OKs Contract Extensions, Gets Propane Supply Update
The V.I. Water and Power Authority governing board approved contract extensions and cost increases for several of its undergrounding projects on Thursday, mostly due to disruptions in supply chains that have plagued manufacturers since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Gun-accused plumber stuck on remand - Barbados Today
St Michael plumber Shane Rasheed Omar Browne has been remanded to prison in connection with gun and ammunition charges. The 37-year-old of Odessa McClean Avenue, My Lord's Hill is charged with possession of an illegal firearm and 13 rounds of ammunition on December 22. He could not plead to the
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Two murdered in Maloney
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday News Stock photo TWO MORE murders – this time in Maloney – have raised the toll to four in the first two days of this year. The latest victims are 27-year-old Christopher “One Foot” Williams and a man identified only as Ezekiel, both
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Santa Anita horse racing consensus picks, Saturday, December 31, 2022 - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
The consensus box of Santa Anita picks comes from handicappers Bob Mieszerski, Art Wilson, Terry Turrell and Eddie Wilson. Here are the picks for thoroughbred races on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Trouble viewing on mobile device? See consensus picks Enjoy the consensus horse racing picks
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Kim Kardashian Gets Emotional While Revealing The Struggles Of Co-Parenting With Kanye West
Kim Kardashian gets emotional while revealing the struggles of co-parenting with Kanye West, "Co-parenting is really f-cking hard."
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Volkswagen recalls Beetles to replace Takata air bags - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 42,000 Beetles in the U.S. and Canada because they have potentially dangerous Takata airbag inflators. The recall covers Beetles from the 2015 and 2016 model years. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Friday that the inflators
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2022: Well, it could’ve been worse - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
As the Legislature gavels in for another session of taxpayer abuse, we can look back at the last session and cheerfully report, it could have been worse. The Legislature sent Gov. Gavin Newsom 1,166 bills last year. He signed 997 and vetoed 169. Fortunately, the upcoming midterm elections served to
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Year 2022 in Review: Disasters Averted; Repair, Recovery Advanced
From near-miss storms and frightening viruses to the threat of disastrous chemical accidents, environmental hazards hung like a huge cloud over the Virgin Islands in 2022. But there were bright interludes, too, with hotel and restaurant openings and real, live festivals signaling a return of the
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Alexander: Could healthy Williams and Allen make Chargers a legitimate threat? - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
INGLEWOOD – Players and coaches won’t bite when asked such questions, as creatures who live in the moment and prefer not to dwell on the past. But this one is intriguing enough that it has to be asked: As well as the Chargers are playing now, and as much as
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Op Ed: New Year’s Intentions (Not Resolutions)
It happens every year and I still don’t understand it. One minute I’m shouting Happy New Year and then next minute it’s February. This is why I don’t do traditional New Year’s resolutions. I set intentions.
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Bandfest brings international twist to beloved pre-Rose Parade musical celebration - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
Pasadena’s gray skies couldn’t stop the eclectic energy and international flavor on display Friday, Dec. 30, at Pasadena City College, where thousands united for the Tournament of Roses’ annual celebration of bands. The 2023 Bandfest, a musical affair hosted by the Tournament of Roses to celebrate
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Year 2022 in Review: Disasters Averted; Repair, Recovery Advanced
From near-miss storms and frightening viruses to the threat of disastrous chemical accidents, environmental hazards hung like a huge cloud over the Virgin Islands in 2022. But there were bright interludes, too, with hotel and restaurant openings and real, live festivals signaling a return of the
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Chargers dispatch Rams easily, extend winning streak to 4 in a row - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
INGLEWOOD — Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes in the second half after Austin Ekeler ran for two scores in the first, and the playoff-bound Chargers defeated the Rams 31-10 on Sunday at SoFi Stadium for their fourth consecutive victory in only the 13th game between the teams since
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Chamber of Commerce optimistic about 2023 - Barbados Today
The Barbados Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) in its 197th year continued its mission of being the trusted voice for the business community in Barbados. We sought to influence through advocacy and the vigorous participation in policy development and implementation that enhanced the
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Fed Cites Faulty Asbestos Removal From Donoe Reconstuction Site
Improper testing of soil around a St. Thomas construction site and its disposal at a municipal landfill has been under scrutiny by the federal government. But a spokesman for the Environmental Protection Agency says while the agency can identify what went wrong at the Donoe Housing Community
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Flash flood warnings in place across Southern California as New Year’s Eve storm approaches - L.A. FOCUS NEWSPAPER
A series of winter storms have prompted flash flood and evacuation warnings across Southern California that could dampen New Year’s Eve celebrations. Voluntary evacuation warnings were issued for homes located within Silverado and Williams canyons Saturday, Dec. 31, by the Orange County
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‘Not enough’ - Barbados Today
A former murder accused who spent a decade on remand although there was evidence that could prove his innocence, said on Thursday that justice had not been fully served despite a High Court awarding him $1.8 million for the state’s breach of his constitutional rights.Frank Gibson asserted there was
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