By Sharon Rhodes Thoughtful gifts for friends and family are a Christmas tradition, showing loved ones that you’re thinking of them this holiday season. But a long shopping list can be pricey. If you are concerned about the cost of …
Gifting on a budget: 5 secrets to being generous without going broke Read MoreThe marketing value of rolling into the public eye as part of the Tournament of Roses Parade has motivated at least two different state tourism agencies to participate with themed floats. For the Louisiana Office of Tourism, the organization’s 2025 …
What do Elvis, BB King and a ‘Louisiana Saturday Night’ have in common? Savvy Rose Parade marketing Read MoreAs the leaves fall, the heat goes on, the temperatures drop and the sweaters and jackets are pulled from storage, it’s also a great time to think about making a pot of soup. Related Articles Restaurants Food and Drink | …
Fall is the best time to think about cooking soup. Here’s 5 recipes you’ll want to try Read MoreDon Lindich | Tribune News Service Home entertainment holiday specials: These offers are readily available, not a “limited quantity doorbuster.” I do not know how long the various promotions run, but the industry buzz is we will see repeats between …
Home entertainment holiday gift ideas at a discount Read MoreBy JESSICA DAMIANO A neighbor texted me this week asking for advice about controlling carpenter bees. She was hoping for an exterminator recommendation, but I gave her a simple, do-it-yourself solution that is easier on the wallet and environment, and …
Views on garden insects are changing. Why many former ‘pests’ are now valued Read MoreDENVER — For years, Airbnb gave travelers access to reasonably priced, home-like stays. From staying in a Victorian home to a charming downtown loft, users of the popular short-term rental app were loyal and happy to shun corporate-owned chain hotels. …
Crazy cleaning fees have pushed once-loyal Airbnb travelers back to hotels Read MoreThe San Francisco 49ers are making changes to their WR group ahead of an important road trip to face the Buffalo Bills. On November 29, the 49ers announced that they were waiving second-year WR Ronnie Bell via an online press …
49ers Release Young WR After Early Career Struggles Read MoreIt’s hard to imagine how terrifying it must be to be a trans person, or the parent of one, in America right now. Donald Trump and his party, having triumphed in an election in which they demonized trans people, seem …
Goldberg: Democrats lack nuanced answer to transgender attacks Read MoreA week before Halloween, during a virtual town hall event, Elon Musk told the audience “we have to reduce spending to live within our means.” He said this would involve “some temporary hardship, but it will ensure long-term prosperity.” Less than two …
Granderson: Trump’s billionaire cost-cutters are dangerously out of touch Read MoreBUFFALO, N.Y. – Deebo Samuel epitomizes the state of the 49ers as they unconvincingly strut into Sunday night’s game against the touchdown-favorite Bills. A former All-Pro, he seemingly takes one step forward, two steps back, and never the needed stride …
49ers at Bills: 5 keys to an upset in first Buffalo visit since 2016 Read MoreCAL at No. 9 SMU Records: Cal 6-5, 2-5 ACC; SMU 10-1, 7-0 ACC Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Ford Stadium, University Park, Texas TV: ESPN2 Radio: 810 AM Series history: SMU won the only previous meeting, beating a one-win Cal team 13-7 …
What to know before Cal kicks off against No. 9 SMU Read MoreWatching Matt Eberflus make Nathaniel Hackett look like Vince Lombardi on Thursday reinforced how bad NFL teams are at identifying head coaches. Ten were hired in the 2022 cycle. Five have been canned — Hackett was axed during his first …
Renck & File: Why is it so hard to hire an NFL head coach? From Hackett to Eberflus, 2022 class defined by incompetence Read MoreIt was bad enough that her second-grade teacher didn’t like her because she refused to sit on his lap to go over test grades. But when she had trouble learning to spell, he shamed her in front of the class, …
Neurodivergent rocket scientist from Colorado has climbed the highest peak on every continent Read MorePresident-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them, surveillance and artificial intelligence technology that the …
Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump’s promised crackdown on immigration Read MoreLosing a smartphone or tablet stuffed with your life’s details can be a nightmare, but your privacy may also be at risk in less obvious situations — like if you leave your unlocked phone unattended or if the children know …
How to add extra security layers to your phone or tablet Read MoreBUFFALO, N.Y. – Deebo Samuel epitomizes the state of the 49ers as they unconvincingly strut into Sunday night’s game against the touchdown-favorite Bills. A former All-Pro, he seemingly takes one step forward, two steps back, and never the needed stride …
49ers at Bills: 5 keys to an upset in first Buffalo visit since 2016 Read MoreCAL at No. 9 SMU Records: Cal 6-5, 2-5 ACC; SMU 10-1, 7-0 ACC Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Ford Stadium, University Park, Texas TV: ESPN2 Radio: 810 AM Series history: SMU won the only previous meeting, beating a one-win Cal team 13-7 …
What to know before Cal kicks off against No. 9 SMU Read MoreKody Brown has finally arrived at a realization: It is the end of an era. Or, as a number of his former spouses might say at this point, it is the end of a romantic error. Kody Brown is no …
Kody Brown Declares “End of Family” in Explosive Sister Wives Trailer Read MoreBalance in a market — or lack thereof — can dictate how offers are made or received. Think about it this way. If you’re an occupant in a buyer’s market, you have myriad choices. Conversely, try to transact in an …
How to make sense of multiple proposals for your property Read MoreFor people with debilitating long COVID, the new year heralds a cruel anniversary: Some are experiencing their fifth year with the agonizing illness. And despite the roughly $1.6 billion that the National Institutes of Health has received for long COVID …
Opinion: Long COVID patients are researching their own cures Read MoreBears defensive coordinator Eric Washington has a big job on his hands after head coach Matt Eberflus was fired Friday. But it also could be a big opportunity. The defense that was Eberflus’ baby still ranks ninth in the NFL …
Bears’ defense on auto-pilot without Matt Eberflus Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. I didn’t want her to, but I allowed …
Dear Abby: Now that they’ve spoiled my daughter rotten, her grandparents want to give her back to me Read MoreTODAY’S WORD — KITTIWAKES KITTIWAKES: KIT-ee-wakes: Cliff-nesting gulls that winter on the open ocean. Average mark 32 words Time limit 40 minutes Can you find 43 or more words in KITTIWAKES? The list will be published Monday. YESTERDAY’S WORD — …
Word Game: Nov. 30, 2024 Read MoreCELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 39; Elisha Cuthbert, 42; Ben Stiller, 59; Billy Idol, 69. Happy Birthday: Change what’s out of date and replace it with something magical. Spend more time doing what puts a smile on your …
Horoscopes Nov. 30, 2024: Ben Stiller, commit to what matters to you and forge ahead Read MoreDear Eric: My husband of six months and I do pretty much everything together. I recommended we watch a Netflix series together, and we are both deeply engrossed. The other night, I was tired from my workday, and he suggested …
Asking Eric: Husband “cheated” by watching TV show without wife Read MorePublic policy is ideally decided through reasoned discussions, not threats of violence. The spate of reported threats in recent days — first against some of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees and other appointees and then against Democratic lawmakers — takes …
Anonymous bomb threats and ‘swatting’ threaten free exchange of ideas Read MoreThe Heisman Memorial Trophy is awarded annually in New York City by the Heisman Trust. The 2024 winner will be announced Dec. 14 on national television. Interestingly, the first Heisman was awarded in 1935 to Jay Berwanger, a senior running …
College football’s Heisman Trophy should once again require ‘integrity’ by players Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: When I got pregnant later than expected, people started asking why it took my husband and me so long to have a baby. Soon, many began offering their opinions, suggesting that we should have more children. Related Articles …
Harriette Cole: They seem to think my baby is their business Read MoreDear Eric: My husband of six months and I do pretty much everything together. I recommended we watch a Netflix series together, and we are both deeply engrossed. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Not everyone who pees in the …
Asking Eric: He says I’m being petty about his Netflix misdeed Read MoreDEAR HARRIETTE: When I got pregnant later than expected, people started asking why it took my husband and me so long to have a baby. Soon, many began offering their opinions, suggesting that we should have more children. Related Articles …
Harriette Cole: They seem to think my baby is their business Read MoreDear Eric: My husband of six months and I do pretty much everything together. I recommended we watch a Netflix series together, and we are both deeply engrossed. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Not everyone who pees in the …
Asking Eric: He says I’m being petty about his Netflix misdeed Read MoreToday is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization …
Today in History: November 30, WTO protesters and police clash in Seattle Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: He insists …
Dear Abby: My parents ruined my teen, and now they say I have to take her back Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: We have fairly nice neighbors on either side of our fence. Our outdoor seating area is approximately 20 meters from that of each of our neighbors. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I won’t go to the …
Miss Manners: Must I whisper in my own yard because of the neighbor? Read MoreToday is Saturday, Nov. 30, the 335th day of 2024. There are 31 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization …
Today in History: November 30, WTO protesters and police clash in Seattle Read MoreMoon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions from 1:30 a.m. until 7 a.m. EST today (midnight until 4 a.m. PST today). After that, the Moon moves from Scorpio into Sagittarius. (The New Moon occurs at 10:21 p.m. PST.) Happy Birthday …
Daily horoscope for Nov. 30, 2024 Read MoreDEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of a 16-year-old girl, “Leia.” She has been living with my parents since she was 10 because that’s what she and my folks wanted at the time. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: He insists …
Dear Abby: My parents ruined my teen, and now they say I have to take her back Read MoreDEAR MISS MANNERS: We have fairly nice neighbors on either side of our fence. Our outdoor seating area is approximately 20 meters from that of each of our neighbors. Related Articles Advice | Miss Manners: I won’t go to the …
Miss Manners: Must I whisper in my own yard because of the neighbor? Read MoreDUBLIN — The temperature at Dublin High School hovered in the low-40s for all of Friday night — not quite freezing, far from comfortable. By the middle of the game, a slight layer of fog hovered over the field. It …
Amador Valley wins first NCS title with rout of Bishop O’Dowd Read MoreSAN JOSE — The wait is over. St. Francis, the most storied football program in the history of the Central Coast Section, is again its champion. And it only took 10 more years. The Lancers, steered to greatness decades ago …
Lancer Legends: St. Francis snaps decade-long drought with CCS Division I championship win over Los Gatos Read More